Union of Concerned Scientists' Karen Perry Stillerm discusses how climate change is impacting farmers and ranchers and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Aaron David Miller discusses Biden administration's potential prisoner swap deal with Iran.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan briefs reporters at Camp David, where President Biden is meeting with the leaders of Japan and South Korea for a trilateral summit.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and Governor Ron DeSantis (FL) spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. He promoted his record as governor, including his handling of fiscal policy and the COVID-19 pandemic, and discussed his plans for the nation if elected president, such as expanding school choice and decreasing the size of federal government.
Justice Elena Kagan acknowledged the Senate's bill to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court saying, "we are not imperial" and added like other branches, the Court too, is subject to checks and balances. She said this topic is being discussed among the justices and there are a variety of views but so far no decision internally. Justice Kagan talked about the dilemma during an appearance at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Senate democratic bill was sparked after investigative news reports revealed potential ethics violations with the travels of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito and the book sales of Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
National defense researchers discussed China's global naval footprint at an event hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Topics included using financial data to predict potential locations for the next Chinese naval base, China's geopolitical relationships, and China's current naval capabilities.
Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, former Office of Naval Intelligence Commander (2022-23), joined a discussion on U.S. strategies to deter Chinese aggression during an event hosted by the Hudson Institute. Several topics were discussed, including support for Taiwan, China's growing influence around the world, and the role of American statecraft and diplomacy. Also addressed was the need for open communication with allies and partners regarding China, and the role technology can play in enhancing strategic intelligence.
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and Assistant Defense Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner joined the Brookings Institution for a discussion on the importance of U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific Region. Several topics were addressed, including the Australia, United Kingdom and United States security agreement (AUKUS), China, security concerns surrounding Taiwan, and India's role in the region. They also discussed various U.S. partnerships in the region, including with Japan, South Korea, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Philippines.
Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses U.S. policy toward Iran and the Biden administration's potential deal to free Americans wrongfully detained in Tehran.
President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol brief reporters before their trilateral summit at Camp David.
National security and health policy advocates discussed the possible use of the military to combat the illegal flow of fentanyl at the Southern Border during a conversation hosted by the Cato Institute. Several topics were addressed, including proposed Republican legislation in Congress that would authorize military force to target Mexican cartels and the consequences of such military intervention in Mexico. The panelists agreed the use of the military is misguided and would be perceived as a war on the Mexican people.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and Governor Ron DeSantis (FL) spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. He promoted his record as governor, including his handling of fiscal policy and the COVID-19 pandemic, and discussed his plans for the nation if elected president, such as expanding school choice and decreasing the size of federal government.
President Biden announced new trilateral cooperation and coordination between the U.S., Japan, and South Korea on several issues including North Korea. The three nations have agreed to joint annual military exercises and strengthening ballistic missile cooperation. President Biden stressed this summit was not about China. The trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was held at Camp David in Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland.
Former United Airlines CEO and chairman Oscar Munoz spoke about his efforts to revive the company and the future of aviation. He was interviewed by USA Today consumer travel Reporter Zach Wichter.
Former NBC News correspondent Luke Russert chronicled his travels across six continents and efforts to come to terms with the death of his father, former Meet the Press host Tim Russert. Kramers Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Investigative journalist Ioan Grillo talked about the black market for guns in the United States and its impact on gang and drug cartel violence. This event was held at the Junior League of Houston in Texas.
The American Institute for Economic Research's Samuel Gregg argued that a strong free market economy is America's only hope for a prosperous and secure future. This event was hosted by the Federalist Society in Montgomery, Alabama.
Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, talked about international diplomacy in the 21st century. This event was hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC.
