Vox Senior Politics Reporter Christian Paz discusses moderate voters and Campaign 2024 and Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer discusses her podcast, "Court Watch" about the Supreme Court and legal issues in the news.
Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK), chair of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, sat down with the Hudson Institute for a discussion on the threat China poses to U.S. economic interests and Taiwan's democracy. Several topics were addressed, including safeguarding U.S. technological innovation, Chinese influence in American universities, China's economy, and protecting Taiwan's sovereignty.
Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi (D-IL), ranking member on the Select Committee on U.S.-China Competition, said the House could take action against or potentially ban the popular app TikTok this year. The congressman spoke about the topic and relations with China during an event hosted by Semafor News. Other topics discussed included Taiwan's security and the potential of a China invasion or blockade, China's dominance in the electric vehicle supply chain industry, and U.S.-China negotiations to address the fentanyl crisis.
Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) sat down with the Heritage Foundation for a discussion on maritime security and the challenges posed by adversaries, particularly China. Several topics were discussed, including the need to increase U.S. ship building capacity, control of ports around the world, shipping and the economy, supply chain security, and the role U.S. allies and partners in maintaining maritime security.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument for more than two hours in a case on whether Colorado can exclude former President Donald Trump from its 2024 presidential primary ballot after the state's Supreme Court ruled him ineligible, citing that he violated the Constitution for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This case began after a group of Colorado voters from both parties filed a suit seeking to keep him off the ballot. They argued that he engaged in insurrection on the Capitol and therefore was not qualified to be president under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court is expected to rule quickly on this case amid Colorado's upcoming primary election on March 5, 2024.
In Palm Beach, Florida, 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump spoke to reporters after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case considering his eligibility to be placed on Colorado's primary ballot. Mr. Trump, while at his Mar-a-Lago home, said he considers the process to be more "election interference by the Democrats." This is the first time in U.S. history the Court heard a case involving a presidential candidate and the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment in the U.S. Constitution, which was implemented following the Civil War. The last case the justices decided involving a presidential candidate was in the year 2000 in Bush v. Gore.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan was interviewed by federal Judge Jeffrey Sutton as part of the 2024 Supreme Court Fellows Program, at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. She discussed her life and career, including other career options she considered before deciding on law, what it was like to clerk under first-ever Black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and her approach to writing opinions.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker reiterated to lawmakers during a public hearing that air safety is a top priority for the agency and they've taken immediate action to address the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug mishap. He added the agency is still reviewing Boeing's manufacturing procedures and processes to determine corrective action and accountability. This Boeing issue came to light after an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane's door plug failed midair January 5, 2024. After the incident the FAA temporarily grounded more than 150 of these planes and ordered inspections. A United Airlines inspection revealed loose bolts on many of their 737 Max 9 planes. This isn't the first time Boeing's 737 Max aircraft has come under scrutiny. In 2018 and 2019, two 737 Max 8 planes crashed abroad killing more than 300 people due to a flight-control system issue. Other topics during this hearing included FAA reauthorization, migrants being housed at airports, and the pil
Former Senator John Edwards held a campaign rally at the Henderson Convention Center in advance of the January 19 Nevada caucuses. He spoke about his plans to help middle- and lower-class Americans through tax, trade, and health care reform. After speaking, he took questions from the audience and then spoke with the press. Jerri Strasser, SEIU Local 1107 member, spoke before Senator Edwards.
What is the Monroe Doctrine, and why does it define President James Monroe's legacy? The National Archives hosted a conversation about Monroe's 1823 annual message to Congress and its influence on American policy in the Western Hemisphere over the last 200 years.
Foreign Affairs magazine executive editor Stuart Reid recounted the ouster and assassination of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960-61. This event was hosted by the Africa Center in New York City.
Former Senator John Edwards held a campaign rally at the Henderson Convention Center in advance of the January 19 Nevada caucuses. He spoke about his plans to help middle- and lower-class Americans through tax, trade, and health care reform. After speaking, he took questions from the audience and then spoke with the press. Jerri Strasser, SEIU Local 1107 member, spoke before Senator Edwards.
What is the Monroe Doctrine, and why does it define President James Monroe's legacy? The National Archives hosted a conversation about Monroe's 1823 annual message to Congress and its influence on American policy in the Western Hemisphere over the last 200 years.
Foreign Affairs magazine executive editor Stuart Reid recounted the ouster and assassination of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960-61. This event was hosted by the Africa Center in New York City.
Former Senator John Edwards held a campaign rally at the Henderson Convention Center in advance of the January 19 Nevada caucuses. He spoke about his plans to help middle- and lower-class Americans through tax, trade, and health care reform. After speaking, he took questions from the audience and then spoke with the press. Jerri Strasser, SEIU Local 1107 member, spoke before Senator Edwards.
