The Hill's national political reporter Al Weaver discusses Campaign 2024 and the battle for the Senate, and author and political scientist Lee Drutman discusses his proposal to expand the number of political parties in the U.S.
PGA Tour executives Ron Price and Jimmy Dunne testify on the group's controversial partnership with Saudi LIV Golf during a hearing before a Senate subcommittee.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan briefed reporters and took their questions at the start of the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Mr. Sullivan previewed President Biden's intended agenda for summit, and highlighted a recently announced agreement from Turkey that would allow unanimous approval for Sweden to join the military alliance. He also said Turkey would be getting F-16 fighter jets from the U.S.
President Biden and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausda briefly spoke to reporters before an official meeting at the presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, the host city for the 2023 NATO Summit.
President Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan briefly delivered remarks to reporters on the sidelines of the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. President Biden thanked his Turkish counterpart for working with the U.S. to assure Sweden's accession to the NATO military alliance, and said he looked forward to working with Turkey and other NATO members during the summit.
Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown Jr., nominee to be joint chiefs of staff chair, highlighted his military career and said he "is mindful of the security challenges" facing the nation as he testified at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Several topics were discussed, including military readiness and recruitment, modernization efforts, diversity and equity policies, munitions shortages, and threats posed by adversaries, such as China, Russia and Iran. When asked about the recent blockade of military leadership promotions and assignments, the general said it not only creates uncertainty with leadership and readiness, but it also impacts military families, recruitment and retention efforts, and the career potential for junior officers.
POTUS at NATO leaders' summit on Sweden & Ukraine joining. JCS Chair nominee, Gen. CQ Brown, on DEI and Sen. Tuberville's hold on military nominations, interview with Washington Post's Rick Maese on Senate hearing on proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger.
President Biden at NATO leaders' summit in Lithuania on Sweden & Ukraine joining. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair nominee, Gen. CQ Brown, on DEI and Sen. Tuberville's hold on military nominations, interview with Washington Post's Rick Maese on Senate hearing on proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger.
PGA Tour executives Ron Price and Jimmy Dunne testified on the controversial merger with Saudi-owned LIV Golf during a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations. Both told lawmakers the two sports leagues are currently in a framework deal that sets parameters for ongoing negotiations for a finalized partnership. LIV Golf is funded by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), a state-owned fund controlled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The partnership has garnered much criticism from the public as well as lawmakers because of Saudi Arabia's long standing issues with human rights violations.
President Biden at NATO leaders' summit in Lithuania on Sweden & Ukraine joining. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair nominee, Gen. CQ Brown, on DEI and Sen. Tuberville's hold on military nominations, interview with Washington Post's Rick Maese on Senate hearing on proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger.
President Biden at NATO leaders' summit in Lithuania on Sweden & Ukraine joining. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair nominee, Gen. CQ Brown, on DEI and Sen. Tuberville's hold on military nominations, interview with Washington Post's Rick Maese on Senate hearing on proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger.
