Heritage Foundation's James Carafano and Center for American Progress' Mara Rudman discuss U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war and U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner Benjamin Hovland discusses election security.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed her life's work and advised others who aspire to go into public service during an event for first-year law students hosted by Georgetown Law Center in Washington, DC. She took questions on a variety of topics including the Constitution and Founding Fathers, democracy, areas that can be improved in Congress, and finding common ground. In addition, she discussed the House speaker election and Supreme Court ethics. This event was part of a lecture series named after former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Rep. Pelosi (D-CA) shared anecdotes on her relationship with the judge and reflected on her views of women's rights.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith join war journalists to discuss challenges reporting on Afghanistan and Ukraine at the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, D.C.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr discussed serving under President Trump, including his decision to accept the position as well as his decision to resign. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford moderated the discussion at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
Heritage Foundation's James Carafano and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress discussed the Biden administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war, the future of U.S. support for Ukraine and the Chinese foreign minister's visit to Washington this week.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith join war journalists to discuss challenges reporting on Afghanistan and Ukraine at the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, D.C.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith join war journalists to discuss challenges reporting on Afghanistan and Ukraine at the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, D.C.
Heritage Foundation's James Carafano and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress discussed the Biden administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war, the future of U.S. support for Ukraine and the Chinese foreign minister's visit to Washington this week.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith join war journalists to discuss challenges reporting on Afghanistan and Ukraine at the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, D.C.
Teachers' union presidents Randi Weingarten (American Federation of Teachers) and Becky Pringle (National Education Association) spoke at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. They said that the national debate about parental involvement in K-12 public education was a false narrative, explaining that parents play an integral role and that "extremists" were trying to cause division through culture war talking points. They also discussed the opportunities and practical skills associated with career and technical education. The Washington Post's Alexi McCammond moderated the conversation.
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) was the closing keynote speaker at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. Among the topics he discussed were "partisan and racial gerrymandering," and voting rights. He said, "all of us ought to be concerned about the ways in which there are those who are trying to turn our democracy on its head, so that rather than the people picking their representatives, the representatives get to pick their people."
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith join war journalists to discuss challenges reporting on Afghanistan and Ukraine at the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, D.C.
Interview with Politico's Nicholas Wu on Rep. Phillips (D-MN) challenge to POTUS for the Dem presidential nomination, Spkr Johnson (R-LA) on taking separate votes on aid to Israel & Ukraine, U.S. airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria.
Interview with Politico's Nicholas Wu on Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) challenge to President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on taking separate votes on aid to Israel and Ukraine, U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran-backed militant groups in Syria.
President Biden awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to multiple recipients during a ceremony at the White House. The National Medal of Science is the highest honor the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers. Individuals are nominated by the scientific community, and a committee of scientists and engineers is appointed by the U.S. president to evaluate the nominees. The National Medal of Technology and Innovation is awarded to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the nation's "competitiveness, standard of living, and quality of life through technological innovation," according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. For this award, an independent committee appointed by the secretary of commerce reviews candidates nominated through an open process. The committee makes recommendations to the secretary, who in turn makes recommendations to the president for final selection.
Sen, Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spoke on the Senate floor on Thursday about government spending. He noted the anniversary of a speech by former President Ronald Reagan, years before he was elected president.
Martin Baron spoke about leading the Washington Post as executive editor under the ownership ofJeff Bezos & during Donald Trump's presidency. He was interviewed by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
Jim Davis & Michael Graham looked at the decline in church attendance in the U.S by examining who's leaving, why & how to bring people back to church. This event was held at the Cathedral of St. Luke Church in Orlando, Florida
Director Jack Bender ("Lost," "The Sopranos," "Game of Thrones") discussed his book, 'I Am Sorry," a collection of his original paintings and writings on human frailty and the act of apologizing. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Comedian and filmmaker Jena Friedman talked about her book "Not Funny," a collection of essays on cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship, and other topics. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Keller discussed her book "Quitting," about the positive aspects of throwing in the towel. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Known as the Pope's astronomer, Vatican Observatory director and author Brother Guy Consolmagno considered how the art of storytelling can illuminate both astronomy and religious faith. Friends of the North Hollywood Library in Los Angeles hosted this program.
Jim Davis & Michael Graham looked at the decline in church attendance in the U.S by examining who's leaving, why & how to bring people back to church. This event was held at the Cathedral of St. Luke Church in Orlando, Florida
Director Jack Bender ("Lost," "The Sopranos," "Game of Thrones") discussed his book, 'I Am Sorry," a collection of his original paintings and writings on human frailty and the act of apologizing. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Comedian and filmmaker Jena Friedman talked about her book "Not Funny," a collection of essays on cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship, and other topics. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Keller discussed her book "Quitting," about the positive aspects of throwing in the towel. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Known as the Pope's astronomer, Vatican Observatory director and author Brother Guy Consolmagno considered how the art of storytelling can illuminate both astronomy and religious faith. Friends of the North Hollywood Library in Los Angeles hosted this program.
Martin Baron spoke about leading the Washington Post as executive editor under the ownership ofJeff Bezos & during Donald Trump's presidency. He was interviewed by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
