Miles Yu of the Hudson Institute discusses the increase in Chinese nationals entering the U.S. illegally and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid discusses her new book "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America."
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations holds a hearing on Russia using U.S.-made semiconductors in its invasion of Ukraine.
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo spoke about the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia as the Russia-Ukraine War hit the two-year mark. The Council on Foreign Relations in New York City hosted this conversation. Other topics the deputy secretary discussed included other sanctions programs against other countries, China's economy, and the Treasury Department's domestic priorities.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke with reporters ahead of planned meetings of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Sao Paulo. In addition to outlining her priorities for the meetings, Secretary Yellen said the U.S. had been successful in persuading the Israeli tax authority to resume its flow of funds to the Palestinian Authority government in the West Bank, and said she would continue to press for economic improvements and stability for Palestinian people.
Miles Yu of the Hudson Institute discussed the increase in Chinese nationals entering the U.S. illegally and China's hacking operations against the U.S.
Middle East officials testify on securing the Red Sea following strikes on ships by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee holds this hearing.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to the press on Capitol Hill after their party weekly caucus lunch meetings.
President Biden meets with House & Senate bipartisan leaders with three days until a partial government shutdown; State Dept is asked about possible Israel-Hamas ceasefire; Senate Democrats seek to pass federal IVF protection bill.
President Biden meets with House & Senate bipartisan leadership on government funding, border security and aid to Ukraine, with three days until a partial government shutdown; State Department is asked about President Biden saying he hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by Monday; Senate Democrats seek to pass federal IVF protection bill.
Pres. Biden briefed reporters before meeting with top Congressional leaders to discuss government funding. He emphasized the importance of funding aid to Ukraine and stressed the impact a government shutdown can have on the country.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY), briefed reporters after a White House meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris regarding a looming government funding deadline. The leaders characterized the meeting as "productive, intense and honest." House Speaker Johnson stated he is "optimistic" a shutdown will be avoided. Additional topics included Ukraine funding and border security.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to the press on Capitol Hill after their party weekly caucus lunch meetings.
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Timothy Lenderking and Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary for the Middle East Daniel Shapiro testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism. They discussed securing the Red Sea following strikes on ships by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels and answered questions on multiple topics including President Biden's legal authority to strike targets in Yemen, sanctions against Iran, and the redesignation of the Houthis as a global terrorist organization.
Pres. Biden briefed reporters before meeting with top Congressional leaders to discuss government funding. He emphasized the importance of funding aid to Ukraine and stressed the impact a government shutdown can have on the country.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY), briefed reporters after a White House meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris regarding a looming government funding deadline. The leaders characterized the meeting as "productive, intense and honest." House Speaker Johnson stated he is "optimistic" a shutdown will be avoided. Additional topics included Ukraine funding and border security.
President Biden meets with House & Senate bipartisan leadership on government funding, border security and aid to Ukraine, with three days until a partial government shutdown; State Department is asked about President Biden saying he hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by Monday; Senate Democrats seek to pass federal IVF protection bill.
President Biden meets with House & Senate bipartisan leadership on government funding, border security and aid to Ukraine, with three days until a partial government shutdown; State Department is asked about President Biden saying he hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by Monday; Senate Democrats seek to pass federal IVF protection bill.
Former U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine, from the Clinton administration through the Trump administration, discussed the two-year mark of the Russia-Ukraine war during an event in Washington, DC, co-hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Atlantic Council. They discussed several topics, including the resilience of the Ukrainian people, the need to pass the Ukrainian aid package in Congress, the China-Russia relationship, and the fallout if Russia falls. The ambassadors also addressed Ukraine's standing in the world and the hope that Ukraine will become an eventual member of NATO.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke with reporters ahead of planned meetings of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Sao Paulo. In addition to outlining her priorities for the meetings, Secretary Yellen said the U.S. had been successful in persuading the Israeli tax authority to resume its flow of funds to the Palestinian Authority government in the West Bank, and said she would continue to press for economic improvements and stability for Palestinian people.
Pres. Biden briefed reporters before meeting with top Congressional leaders to discuss government funding. He emphasized the importance of funding aid to Ukraine and stressed the impact a government shutdown can have on the country.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY), briefed reporters after a White House meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris regarding a looming government funding deadline. The leaders characterized the meeting as "productive, intense and honest." House Speaker Johnson stated he is "optimistic" a shutdown will be avoided. Additional topics included Ukraine funding and border security.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to the press on Capitol Hill after their party weekly caucus lunch meetings.
Former U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine, from the Clinton administration through the Trump administration, discussed the two-year mark of the Russia-Ukraine war during an event in Washington, DC, co-hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Atlantic Council. They discussed several topics, including the resilience of the Ukrainian people, the need to pass the Ukrainian aid package in Congress, the China-Russia relationship, and the fallout if Russia falls. The ambassadors also addressed Ukraine's standing in the world and the hope that Ukraine will become an eventual member of NATO.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held a hearing on Russia using U.S.-made semiconductors in its invasion of Ukraine. This technology has been found in a range of equipment and systems used by the Russian military, including drones, missiles, armored vehicles, and communications systems. The hearing identified which U.S. companies export the most semiconductors to Russia (Intel Corporation, Analog Devices Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, and Texas Instruments) and how Russia had evaded export controls.
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Timothy Lenderking and Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary for the Middle East Daniel Shapiro testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism. They discussed securing the Red Sea following strikes on ships by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels and answered questions on multiple topics including President Biden's legal authority to strike targets in Yemen, sanctions against Iran, and the redesignation of the Houthis as a global terrorist organization.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke with reporters ahead of planned meetings of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Sao Paulo. In addition to outlining her priorities for the meetings, Secretary Yellen said the U.S. had been successful in persuading the Israeli tax authority to resume its flow of funds to the Palestinian Authority government in the West Bank, and said she would continue to press for economic improvements and stability for Palestinian people.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to the press on Capitol Hill after their party weekly caucus lunch meetings.
Pres. Biden briefed reporters before meeting with top Congressional leaders to discuss government funding. He emphasized the importance of funding aid to Ukraine and stressed the impact a government shutdown can have on the country.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY), briefed reporters after a White House meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris regarding a looming government funding deadline. The leaders characterized the meeting as "productive, intense and honest." House Speaker Johnson stated he is "optimistic" a shutdown will be avoided. Additional topics included Ukraine funding and border security.
