Thomas Zeitzoff, author of "Nasty Politics: The Logic of Insults, Threats, and Incitement," discusses the lack of civility on U.S. politics and Ms. Magazine executive editor Katherine Spillar discusses feminism in the U.S.
Kemba Walden, the acting national cyber director, discussed the Biden administration's cyber workforce and education strategy at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council. Following her remarks, panelists from the Biden administration, education sector, and private industry discussed efforts to work collaboratively to train and grow the cybersecurity workforce.
Panelists including a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director, a former immigration judge, and a parent whose son was killed by an undocumented immigrant discussed challenges at the southern border. Topics included border detention policies, changes policies from the Trump to the Biden administration, and national security concerns.
Officials from the State and Labor departments and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) discussed policy toward Central America during an event hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue. They described their work on the "Root Causes Strategy," an executive order intended to address irregular migration in the region. According to the officials, slow economic growth, democratic backsliding, gender-based violence, and other human rights violations were major factors contributing to the migration. Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the implementation of the strategy.
Special Counsel Jack Smith delivered a statement reacting to former President Trump's second federal indictment, this one concerns his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Former President Trump called his recent indictments election interference and "an act of desperation" during his remarks at the Alabama Republican Party Summer Dinner in Montgomery. He said despite his legal problems, he seems to go up in the polls every time he is indicted, and he needs one more indictment to close out this election. Former President Trump repeated his previous claims the 2020 election was stolen, touched on his agenda for his next administration, and vowed to investigate the Biden family when he wins the election.
Professor Thomas Zeitzoff, author of "Nasty Politics: The Logic of Insults, Threats, and Incitement," discusses the effect of inflammatory rhetoric and lack of civility on U.S. politics.
Resources for the Future (RFF) held a discussion on the new green hydrogen tax credit program made possible through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act law. The program aims to provide incentives to companies to jump start the hydrogen-fuel industry in the U.S. Panelists focused their discussion on potential program rules and the need for flexibility with implementation. The Treasury Department is tasked with developing rules and implementing the program.
Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee held a discussion with abortion rights advocates on the impact of Republican efforts to tighten abortion restrictions in certain states. Topics included fear of legal ramifications following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision limitting abortion access, how restrictions can disproportionately impact black and brown communities, and hesitancy around distribution of an FDA approved abortion pill, mifepristone.
A panel featuring former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and officials from Google and the White House discussed opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence amid breakthroughs in the technology. The risks of AI, according to White House Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar, fall into four categories: truth, trust and democracy; safety and security; privacy, civil rights and liberties; jobs and the economy. Also, panelists discussed global competition, especially with China, as the United States continues to develop and regulate AI. This event was part of the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colorado.
Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast, talked to George Washington University history professor Denver Brunsman about the Declaration of Independence. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast.
Calvin Coolidge picked up the tax-cutting baton from Warren Harding after his sudden death, and made it a moral as well as financial hallmark of his White House years. The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of Mr. Coolidge's presidency.
Elizabeth Cobbs talked about the history of women's rights through the stories of different women from the colonial era to the 21st century. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast, talked to George Washington University history professor Denver Brunsman about the Declaration of Independence. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast.
Calvin Coolidge picked up the tax-cutting baton from Warren Harding after his sudden death, and made it a moral as well as financial hallmark of his White House years. The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of Mr. Coolidge's presidency.
Elizabeth Cobbs talked about the history of women's rights through the stories of different women from the colonial era to the 21st century. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
Princeton history professors Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer addressed myths about American history. Labyrinth Books in Princeton, New Jersey, hosted this event.
