National Review editor Rich Lowry and Katrina vanden Heuvel, editorial director & publisher of The Nation, discuss Campaign 2024 and political news of the week.
Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to reporters on Captiol Hill after the passage of legislation to lift the nation's debt ceiling and avoid default. The bill, which was approved by a vote of 63 to 36, now heads to President Biden's desk, where he is expected to sign it.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and others discuss nuclear deterrence during the Arms Control Association's annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Brett Holmgren discussed foreign surveillance and intelligence gathering and its impact on U.S. diplomacy abroad during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Much of the conversation focused on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which authorizes the intelligence community to access the communications of non-U.S. persons outside of the United States. Mr. Holmgren touched on the importance of Section 702 as an integral tool in intelligence gathering, privacy protections, and how Section 702 enhances diplomatic relations with friends and allies. He also urged Congress to renew Section 702, which is set to expire on December 31, 2023.
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke at a campaign kick-off event in Clive, Iowa. It was his first campaign event since announcing his candidacy in a Twitter Spaces conversation. He was introduced by local GOP leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA). During his remarks, he talked about his agenda as Florida governor, including efforts to ban gender-affirming care for trans youths and changes in the state's regulation of public schools. His wife, Casey, also spoke briefly. This event was a part of a multi-day swing through early primary and caucus states, including Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.
Biden administration officials discussed cyber plans for protecting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, rails, and aviation. Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger said the Colonial Pipeline hack was a "transformative moment" for cybersecurity in the United States. According to the FBI, the criminal hacking group DarkSide was responsible for the attack on the oil pipeline, which occurred May of 2021. The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted this event.
Rachel Maddow, a political commentator, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., speak about challenges facing America during a discussion hosted by the Truman Center.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a briefing following passage in Congress of the Fiscal Responsibility Act--a bill negotiated by House Republicans & the White House that raises the debt ceiling & limits discretionary spending.
More than a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a speech in Helsinki, Finland on the implications of the ongoing conflict. Secretary Blinken outlined Russia's failures as well as criteria for a peaceful solution. The secretary repeated the Biden administration's pledge to help Ukraine defend itself. Since the war began in 2022, the U.S. has given multiple military aid packages to Ukraine totaling billions of dollars.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan addressed nuclear deterrence during his remarks at the Arms Control Association's annual meeting in Washington, DC. He said, "some of the major cracks in our nuclear foundation have come from Russia," pointing to several areas of concern, including Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine and the suspension of their implementation of the New START Treaty. Mr. Sullivan also addressed challenges posed by China, reducing nuclear risk around the globe, and the modernization of the U.S. nuclear program.
President to sign debt ceiling on spending cut bill, White House asked about President's stumble and fall, Secretary of State Blinken on Russia's war in Ukraine, VP Harris on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
President Joe Biden gives prime-time Oval Office speech on Congress' passage of a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling to avoid a default and cut spending, Thursday night Senate amendment debate on debt ceiling bill, White House asked about President's stumble and fall, Secretary of State Blinken says a strong Ukraine is a 'prerequisite' for diplomacy to end war with Russia, VP Harris on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Rachel Maddow, a political commentator, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., speak about challenges facing America during a discussion hosted by the Truman Center.
President Biden addresses the nation on a bipartisan bill to raise the debt limit and avoid a default. The president's remarks follow passage of the agreement in the House and Senate.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison offered his thoughts on how to stop the cycle of police violence. He was interviewed by CNN's legal analyst Laura Coates.
Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Erika Bachiochi ("The Rights of Women") and UnHerd contributing editor Mary Harrington ("Feminism Against Progress") took a critical look at the feminist movement in the United States. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia.
Journalist Kate Zernike recounted the efforts of women MIT faculty to expose discrimination against them at the university. Symphony Space in New York City hosted this conversation.
DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the lack of accountability by men in preventing unwanted pregnancies. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison offered his thoughts on how to stop the cycle of police violence. He was interviewed by CNN's legal analyst Laura Coates.
Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Erika Bachiochi ("The Rights of Women") and UnHerd contributing editor Mary Harrington ("Feminism Against Progress") took a critical look at the feminist movement in the United States. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Fox News columnist Bethany Mandel argued that leftist ideology is passed along to today's young people through education, entertainment, and culture. This event was hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia.
Journalist Kate Zernike recounted the efforts of women MIT faculty to expose discrimination against them at the university. Symphony Space in New York City hosted this conversation.
DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the lack of accountability by men in preventing unwanted pregnancies. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
Author and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career in politics to starting a podcast focusing on her love of books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison offered his thoughts on how to stop the cycle of police violence. He was interviewed by CNN's legal analyst Laura Coates.
