Former VA Undersecretary for Health, retired Major General Richard Stone, discusses mental health care challenges facing current and former members of the U.S. military.
President Biden delivers Memorial Day remarksat Arlington National Cemetery. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin also speak.
"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." - Calvin Coolidge Observed on the last Monday in the month of May, Memorial Day is a time of reflection in which we honor all of those who have served and died in the U.S. military. For this week's episode, the team is joined by Dr. Steve Carney, Command Historian with Arlington National Cemetery, to discuss the history of this national site, highlight the significance of Memorial Day, and discover the educational resources available at the Cemetery.
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.
Daniel Weiss, president & CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talked about the life of poet and musician Michael O'Donnell, who went missing in action during the Vietnam War after the helicopter he was piloting was shot down over Cambodia.
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.
President Biden delivered Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin also spoke.
"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." - Calvin Coolidge Observed on the last Monday in the month of May, Memorial Day is a time of reflection in which we honor all of those who have served and died in the U.S. military. For this week's episode, the team is joined by Dr. Steve Carney, Command Historian with Arlington National Cemetery, to discuss the history of this national site, highlight the significance of Memorial Day, and discover the educational resources available at the Cemetery.
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.
President Biden delivered Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin also spoke.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed foreign policy and combating discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She served as the keynote speaker. Following her remarks, a panel further discussed the topic and explored solutions. This event was in May, which is AAPI Heritage month.
Social Security Administration (SSA) officials testified on identity fraud and what they're doing to combat it during a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing. Margaret Hayward, one of the witnesses testifying, spoke about the troubles she's experienced in trying to obtain her nine-month-old baby's social security number and card since she was born. According to experts, children are often targets for identity theft and use of their social security numbers for fraud often goes undetected because unlike adults who can check their credit reports, parents do not do the same with their children's social security number.
Former VA Undersecretary for Health, retired Major General Richard Stone, discussed mental health care challenges facing current and former members of the U.S. military.
President Biden delivered Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin also spoke.
