Harvard University's Calder Walton discusses developments in Russia and President Putin's future, and political historian Eli Merritt discusses his book on the political divisions among the country's founders during the American Revolution.
President Biden delivered remarks following the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down the constitutionality of affirmative action programs used for admissions at colleges and universities. He said he "strongly, strongly" disagreed with the decision, and said his administration would work to find ways for schools to still commit to serving diverse student populations.
The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights held a press conference on the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions. Leaders from Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), Latino Justice and the NAACP spoke alongside civil and human rights lawyers to overview what the Supreme Court decision means for the future of college admissions. One of the speakers, David Hinojosa, represented a group of current and former University of North Carolina students who were in favor of a race-conscious admissions policy.
Students for Fair Admissions, the group who challenged Harvard and the University of North Carolina's race-conscious admissions policies, react to the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action and ruling in their favor.
Admiral Mike Gilday, the U.S. chief of naval operations, and Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council Indo-Pacific coordinator discussed the trilateral military alliance between the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. They discussed the purpose of the agreement, referred to as AUKUS, and addressed future opportunities to partner with alliances, invest in the defense industrial base and build on artificial intelligence and unmanned systems technologies.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power was interviewed by journalist Jonathan Capehart about efforts to advance LGBTQ rights around the world. They discussed Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law and why it's important to promote LGBTQ rights in the context of foreign policy. The conversation was hosted by the Atlantic Council.
Rick Dearborn, the former deputy chief of staff for policy to former President Trump, joined the Bipartisan Policy Center for a discussion on making divided government work. Topics included the role of party leadership in unifying their caucuses, appropriations and avoiding a potential government shutdown
Scottish National Party Leader Stephen Flynn called Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a "near billionaire" and asked the prime minister when he last "struggled to pay a bill" during a debate about mortgage rates at the House of Commons weekly Question Time session. The Prime Minister fielded questions on a range of issues including healthcare, infrastructure investments, inflation, and the war in Ukraine.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides discussed relations with Israel during a virtual conversation hosted by the Jewish Democratic Council of America. Topics included the Abraham Accords brokered during the Trump administration, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and his legacy as ambassador.
Former World Bank President Robert Zoellick discussed rebuilding Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia during a virtual conversation with the Washington Post. Topics included the Wagner Group rebellion against President Vladimir Putin, proposal to use seized Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine and China's relations with Russia.
