The Messenger's Lindsey McPherson discusses the status of border security talks in the Senate and Reps. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Haley Stevens (D-MI) discuss efforts to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) and other news of the day.
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) joins HIV/AIDS policy advocates at the World AIDS Day Conference in Washington, DC. The Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Disparities hosts this conference.
Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor died today at age 93 in Phoenix, Arizona. The first female Justice served on the Supreme Court Justice from 1981 to 2006. Arizona Representatives Greg Stanton and Debbie Lesko were joined by the state's bipartisan delegation on the House floor, where they paid tribute to Justice O'Connor and led the House in a moment of silence.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) reacted to the expulsion vote of former Rep. George Santos. The House voted to expel Mr. Santos from Congress with a total vote count of 311 yeas, 114 nays and 2 present.
Before returning to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a news conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, amid the Israel-Hamas war resuming after a seven-day truce. He said it came to an end because Hamas reneged on its commitments to refrain from attacking Israel and releasing certain hostages. During this pause in fighting, the U.S. worked with Israel, Qatar, and Egypt to make a deal with Hamas to release about 100 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. At the time of this event, about 140 hostages were still held captive by Hamas. This was Secretary Blinken's third trip to the Middle East since the war began on October 7. While on the trip, he also attended the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP28.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) spoke about the infighting in the Republican party over funding for Ukraine saying some are so "anti-Biden" and programmed to oppose the administration. Rep. Bacon and Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA) both discussed the importance of aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, arguing it is also in U.S. national security interest. The two lawmakers, both of whom serve on the House Armed Services Committee, participated in a conversation hosted by the Hudson Institute and the Progressive Policy Institute.
Lindsey McPherson, political reporter at The Messenger, discussed the latest on Senate efforts to strike a deal on border reforms in order to pass additional aid to Ukraine.
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor appeared on C-SPAN's Booknotes in 2003 to talk about her memoir, "Lazy B: Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest." She discussed her family and her life on the ranch.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at Spelman College, a private and historically Black, women's liberal arts college in Atlanta. He delivered remarks on the Fed's policies toward interest rates and inflation, saying the Federal Open Market Committee plans on "keeping policy restrictive" until they were confident inflation was on a path to 2% from the current rate of above 3%. "It would be premature to conclude with confidence that we have achieved a sufficiently restrictive stance, or to speculate on when policy might ease," he added. Moreover, he said "considerable progress" was made in reducing inflation while maintaining a strong labor market. After his prepared remarks, Mr. Powell took questions from Spelman President Helene Gayle and students on his personal background, the economy, and his role at the Fed.
Republican senators and members of the House Freedom Caucus discussed federal spending and funding for the border, Israel and Ukraine during a news conference on Capitol Hill.
House votes to expel Rep. Santos; Sec Blinken on end of Israel-Hamas war humanitarian pauses; Fed Chair Powell on economy & interest rates; interview with The Hill's Zach Schonfeld on SCOTUS case about federal agency power; Justice O'Connor (ret) dies.
House votes to expel Rep. Santos (R-NY); Secretary of State Blinken on end of Israel-Hamas war humanitarian pauses; Federal Reserve Chair Powell on economy and interest rates; interview with The Hill's Zach Schonfeld on SEC v. Jarkesy; a Supreme Court case about federal agency powers to issue fines; retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dies.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Rep. Byron Donald (R-FL) and Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS) react to the House vote to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY).
Before returning to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a news conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, amid the Israel-Hamas war resuming after a seven-day truce. He said it came to an end because Hamas reneged on its commitments to refrain from attacking Israel and releasing certain hostages. During this pause in fighting, the U.S. worked with Israel, Qatar, and Egypt to make a deal with Hamas to release about 100 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. At the time of this event, about 140 hostages were still held captive by Hamas. This was Secretary Blinken's third trip to the Middle East since the war began on October 7. While on the trip, he also attended the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP28.
Stanford University history professor Jennifer Burns discussed the life and career of economist Milton Friedman. She was interviewed by CATO Institute vice president for economic and social policy studies Alex Nowrasteh.
U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn provided his first-hand account of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The National Press Club in Washington, DC, hosted this event
Authors Nancy Pearcey ("The Toxic War on Masculinity") and Christina Hoff Sommers ("The War Against Boys") argued that males are falling behind in American society and discussed why this is happening. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Dan Senor, former Coalition Provisional Authority (Iraq) spokesperson and Republican political adviser, talked about Israel's social and economic success. This event was hosted by the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in New York City.
Duke University psychology professor Dan Ariely explored what causes rational people to believe misinformation. The Tribeca Barnes & Noble in New York City hosted this event.
Stanford University history professor Jennifer Burns discussed the life and career of economist Milton Friedman. She was interviewed by CATO Institute vice president for economic and social policy studies Alex Nowrasteh.
U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn provided his first-hand account of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The National Press Club in Washington, DC, hosted this event
Authors Nancy Pearcey ("The Toxic War on Masculinity") and Christina Hoff Sommers ("The War Against Boys") argued that males are falling behind in American society and discussed why this is happening. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Dan Senor, former Coalition Provisional Authority (Iraq) spokesperson and Republican political adviser, talked about Israel's social and economic success. This event was hosted by the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in New York City.
Duke University psychology professor Dan Ariely explored what causes rational people to believe misinformation. The Tribeca Barnes & Noble in New York City hosted this event.
U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn provided his first-hand account of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The National Press Club in Washington, DC, hosted this event
Stanford University history professor Jennifer Burns discussed the life and career of economist Milton Friedman. She was interviewed by CATO Institute vice president for economic and social policy studies Alex Nowrasteh.
