University of Virginia's "Sabato's Crystal Ball" managing editor Kyle Kondik discusses Campaign 2024 and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies' Matthew Frakes discusses the history of U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that the Fed was keeping its interest rate policy unchanged at present. He said the current rate of 5.25% to 5.5% was likely at its peak and that it would probably be lowered later this year if the economy continued to evolve as expected. Though he celebrated the overall state of the U.S. economy, Mr. Powell cautioned that the economic outlook remains uncertain as the Fed aims to lower inflation to a target rate of 2%. The Federal Open Market Committee, the body that decides interest rate policy, meets next on March 19-20.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris addressed campaign staff, supporters, and volunteers at the 2024 Biden-Harris campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. They were accompanied by first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff, and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez delivered introductory remarks. "We cannot, we cannot, we cannot lose this campaign, for the good of the country," said President Biden. This event happened on the same day as South Carolina's Democratic primary.
2024 GOP presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump spoke to reporters following a meeting with Teamsters president Sean O'Brien. When asked about the potential bipartisan border deal working its way through Congress, the former president said he hopes "the Republicans and the Democrats don't make a bad border deal because a bad border deal would be worse than no deal at all". The former president said he had a "good shot" at getting the union's official endorsement following the meeting. Mr. Trump's Democratic rival President Biden got the union's endorsement in 2020, and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton got it in 2016.
"We've got a long way to go before we make a decision" says International Brotherhood of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien following a meeting with former president and current GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. O'Brien says his organization has not been in contact with former Governor and Ambassador Nikki Haley which O'Brien says isn't surprising given the candidates stance on unions. The meeting between the former president and the leader of the Teamster organization comes just a week before Nevada's primary election and caucuses.
Mike Johnson delivered his first floor speech as Speaker of the House. He focused on immigration and border security, and criticized Biden Administration policies.
In last week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly," we brought you 14 facts about Sandra Day O'Connor you might not have known. This week's podcast is Sandra Day O'Connor, part 2: What other Justices said about her. -Who mentioned her when they were nominated? -Who mentioned her in their confirmation hearings? -And what are some stories about her you won't want to miss? Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly."
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testified on China's relations with Iran and Russia before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. The two discussed how global threats and U.S. relations with China cam impact everyday Americans. In addition, they covered a variety of topics including strengthening global partnerships, building energy and supply-chain security, and conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East. Democracy, the 2020 election, and the impact political division can have on U.S. national security was also addressed.
During a virtual event hosted by The Washington Post, Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) talked about the Democratic Party's messaging for 2024. He highlighted the Biden administration's efforts to curb inflation and also discussed the role of South Carolina in the Democratic presidential nominating process.
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies fellow Matthew Frakes discussed the evolution of U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and its proxies since the 1983 Beirut Bombing.
Tech entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun (rhymes with "run") talked about his work in Silicon Valley and the future of artificial intelligence. Thrun, formerly a vice president at Google, is the founder of Google X, Waymo, Google Brain and other projects.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke on the progress made in negotiations between the Democratic Unionist party in Northern Ireland and Great Britain to restore the parliament in Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as the Stormont executive. He said the agreement will strengthen the relationship between the two countries. The prime minister also responded to criticism of his handling of the economy and its impact on the cost of living. Other topics addressed included public safety, the Israel-Hamas war, and mortgage rate increases.
Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky discussed Afghan women's rights at the Wilson Center. She said Afghan women had suffered "very draconian measures" relating to education, civil liberties, health care, and work since the Taliban had taken over in August 2021. She also spoke out against normalizing diplomatic relations with the Taliban, saying she did not believe this would produce results.
Tech entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun (rhymes with "run") talked about his work in Silicon Valley and the future of artificial intelligence. Thrun, formerly a vice president at Google, is the founder of Google X, Waymo, Google Brain and other projects.
Tech entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun (rhymes with "run") talked about his work in Silicon Valley and the future of artificial intelligence. Thrun, formerly a vice president at Google, is the founder of Google X, Waymo, Google Brain and other projects.
