Andrew Weissman, a former federal prosecutor, and FBI general counsel analyzed the indictments against former President Trump and the potential impact on democracy during a virtual conversation hosted by the Brennan Center for Justice. Former President Trump is facing two federal indictments and two from the states - New York and Georgia.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed the core target inflation range remains at two percent and said the Fed is prepared to increase the interest rate higher if needed to tackle high inflation. Chair Powell spoke about the economic outlook during a speech at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Federal Open Market Committee, an arm of the Federal Reserve tasked with setting monetary policy meets on September 19 and 20 to decide whether or not to hike rates.
Former Republican South Carolina governor and UN ambassador Nikki Haley talked about the women she has drawn inspiration from throughout her life. This event was held at the Richard Nixon Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, California.
"It is great to be here. Honestly. It's so great to be out of the tough backbiting world of Hollywood and into the benign and polite world of New York book publishing." That was comedian Steve Martin, appearing on a book panel on BookTV on September 27, 1998... It was just two weeks after BookTV started on C-SPAN, 25 years ago -- and it was one of the earliest programs seen on BookTV. Steve Martin made four more appearances on BookTV -- all hosting the National Book Awards.. Decades later, Steve Martin is now co-starring in the hit streaming series "Only Murders in the Building." We'd like to think we gave him his big break. Even if that's not entirely true... here's something that is: If you like Steve Martin, you'll love the latest episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly"... Because in this podcast, we mark the 25th anniversary of BookTV in a wild and crazy way: by presenting the best of Steve Martin on BookTV. Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chief Technology Officer Frank Indiviglio and others discussed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government agencies. Topics included using AI technology for extreme weather events, the public-sector investing in generative AI, and the role of technology companies in supporting the use of AI in the federal government.
The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission held a discussion on China's economy and its impact on global markets and supply chains. Topics included transparency with China's economic data, investing in Chinese markets, the impact pandemic-era policies and Chinese housing and private sector regulations have on the global economy, trade relations, China's electric vehicle industry, and supply-chain resiliency
"The Department of Defense and the nation are at a pivotal moment in biodefense, as we face an unprecedented number of complex threats," said Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs Deborah Rosenblum during brief remarks at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. The assistant secretary highlighted the findings and recommendations of the Defense Department's newly released biodefense posture review before joining a discussion with other officials from the department. Several topics were addressed, including mitigating biological threats, training and protecting military forces from biological threats in combat, collaboration and cooperation with allies and partners, and challenges posed by adversaries, such as China, Russia and Iran.
San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge discusses her book "Generations," about the differences between the six generations - The Silents, Baby Boomers, Gen. X, Millennials, Gen. Y and "The Polars" - currently living in the United States. She argues that technological advances shape generations more than anything else and talks about the impact this will have on the country in the future.
State Department Office of Korean and Mongolian Affairs Director Seth Bailey and U.S. Air Force Japan Country Director Lt. Col. Michael Deckard offered the government's perspective on the recent U.S.-Korea-Japan summit held at Camp David during a conversation co-hosted by the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) and the Mansfield Foundation. That was followed by a panel of Indo-Pacific and East Asia policy advocates. Several topics were discussed, including the impact the trilateral agreement among the three countries will have in the Indo-Pacific Region, military cooperation and coordination, and the economic impact of the agreement. They also addressed China's reaction to the summit and the challenges it may present in the region.
San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge discusses her book "Generations," about the differences between the six generations - The Silents, Baby Boomers, Gen. X, Millennials, Gen. Y and "The Polars" - currently living in the United States. She argues that technological advances shape generations more than anything else and talks about the impact this will have on the country in the future.
San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge discusses her book "Generations," about the differences between the six generations - The Silents, Baby Boomers, Gen. X, Millennials, Gen. Y and "The Polars" - currently living in the United States. She argues that technological advances shape generations more than anything else and talks about the impact this will have on the country in the future.
