Former Trump OMB Director Russ Vought and Economic Policy Institute's Josh Bivens discusses the debt limit and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses Thursday's sentencing of Oath Keepers' founder Stewart Rhodes.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and veterans' groups testified on President Biden's 2024 budget request before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. Topics included Camp Lejeune lawsuits, expediting the claims filing process, and expanded women's health care.
Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota, 1987-2005) and Trent Lott (R- Mississippi, 1989-2007) discussed bipartisan cooperation and the state of leadership in Washington, DC, during an event hosted by the Dole Institute of Politics. They each touched on their experience working with the late Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kansas) and the components for successful bipartisanship - communication, camaraderie, and leadership. Several topics were discussed, including campaign finance reform, the filibuster, and finding common ground in a divided Congress.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) talked about ways his state had changed election laws and made efforts to boost voter confidence in elections following the 2020 election. The discussion was part of the 2024 Campaign Journalism Conference hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism, and included questions from a number of political journalists in attendance.
Two election law attorneys -- one who has worked for Republicans and one for Democrats -- talked about changes in election laws and safeguards that followed the 2020 election. The discussion was part of the 2024 Campaign Journalism Conference hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism, and included questions from a number of political journalists in attendance.
"You are ready" to lead, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to the 2023 U.S. Naval Academy's graduating class at the graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. He spoke on the challenges of the pandemic the graduating class faced, the Navy's and Marine's mission abroad, and the values learned during their time at the academy. Also delivering remarks was Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.
Chiefs of the six U.S. military service branches discussed defense priorities during an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC. When asked about the impact to the military if an agreement is not made over the looming debt ceiling, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan said, "it would have an immediate and dramatic impact on readiness." Other topics discussed including recruitment and retention challenges, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), modernization, the importance of allies, Ukraine, and challenges presented by adversaries, such as China and Russia.
Interviews with CQ/Roll Call's Lindsey McPherson on debt ceiling talks and The Hill's Zach Schonfeld the SCOTUS decision narrowing the definition of a wetland subject to EPA regulation, Defense Sec Austin speaks to the U.S. Naval Academy graduating class.
Interviews with CQ/Roll Call's Lindsey McPherson on debt ceiling talks and The Hill's Zach Schonfeld the Supreme Court decision narrowing the definition of a wetland subject to EPA regulation, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to the U.S. Naval Academy graduating class. **note: there will be no Washington Today on Monday, May29. Program returns Tuesday, May 30**
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses Thursday's sentencing of Oath Keepers' founder Stewart Rhodes and other members of his anti-government group for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
"You are ready" to lead, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to the 2023 U.S. Naval Academy's graduating class at the graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. He spoke on the challenges of the pandemic the graduating class faced, the Navy's and Marine's mission abroad, and the values learned during their time at the academy. Also delivering remarks was Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.
Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly.
Author and CNN Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic detailed the political and judicial transformation of the U.S. Supreme Court during and after the Trump Administration. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this virtual event.
James Lockhart, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (GW Bush Administration), talked about America's fiscal burden and how to address it. This event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Institute in Washington, DC.
Author and Townhall.com columnist Kurt Schlichter discussed his book "We'll be Back" and the ingredients of American greatness. This event took place at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Brian Wong, former Alibaba executive and special assistant to founder Jack Ma, talked about the Chinese multinational technology company and its impact. This virtual event was hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
Center for Strategic and International Studies senior vice president Daniel Runde talked about U.S. global strategy for the 21st century. This virtual event was hosted by CSIS in Washington, DC.
Author and CNN Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic detailed the political and judicial transformation of the U.S. Supreme Court during and after the Trump Administration. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this virtual event.
James Lockhart, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (GW Bush Administration), talked about America's fiscal burden and how to address it. This event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Institute in Washington, DC.
Author and Townhall.com columnist Kurt Schlichter discussed his book "We'll be Back" and the ingredients of American greatness. This event took place at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Brian Wong, former Alibaba executive and special assistant to founder Jack Ma, talked about the Chinese multinational technology company and its impact. This virtual event was hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
Center for Strategic and International Studies senior vice president Daniel Runde talked about U.S. global strategy for the 21st century. This virtual event was hosted by CSIS in Washington, DC.
Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly.
