The National Urban League held a discussion on civil rights during its Empowerment Summit in Washington, DC. Topics included youth civic participation and mobilizing the Black community to vote in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Members of the Republican National Committee are expected to vote on new leadership for the group at its 2024 spring meeting in Houston, where current chair Ronna McDaniel is expected to step down.
"Smokin' Joe Biden was on fire He was lit," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) during his weekly press conference of President Biden's State of the Union Address the night before. When asked about the appearance at the State of the Union of former Republican Rep. George Santos (NY), who was expelled from Congress in December 2023, he said, "It's kind of an extraordinary thing that this guy won't go away." Leader Jeffries took question on a variety of topics, including on the recently announced port in Gaza for humanitarian assistance and funding for Ukraine.
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), Chair of the Republican Study Committee, joined the Hudson Institute for a discussion on U.S.-China relations and the committee's proposed legislation, the Countering Communist China Act. He began his remarks discussing additional bipartisan legislation surrounding TikTok before pivoting to topics including China's economic influence, border security, and conflicts in the Middles East and Ukraine.
The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing on law enforcement's use of financial surveillance. They examined how the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies have used their authorities to surveil the financial data of Americans in criminal investigations. Republicans argued this surveillance infringes on the Fourth Amendment rights of Americans and allege conservative groups have been disproportionately targeted by surveillance of this type. Meanwhile, Democrats argued law enforcement has the authorities for financial surveillance granted to them by law when there is a credible threat, and that Republicans are attempting to downplay the seriousness of the events from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by attempts to discredit lawful FBI investigations.
Members of the Republican National Committee are expected to vote on new leadership for the group at its 2024 spring meeting in Houston, where current chair Ronna McDaniel is expected to step down.
President Biden said, "if they pass it, I'll sign it," when asked if he would support a bill banning TikTok. President Biden took reporters' questions as he arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, before his flight to Philadelphia. In addition, he answered questions on a variety of topics following his State of the Union address, including securing a port for Gaza aid, using the term "illegal" to describe immigrants, the Republican response to his address, and debating former President Donald Trump.
"Smokin' Joe Biden was on fire He was lit," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) during his weekly press conference of President Biden's State of the Union Address the night before. When asked about the appearance at the State of the Union of former Republican Rep. George Santos (NY), who was expelled from Congress in December 2023, he said, "It's kind of an extraordinary thing that this guy won't go away." Leader Jeffries took question on a variety of topics, including on the recently announced port in Gaza for humanitarian assistance and funding for Ukraine.
President Biden campaigns in PA after his State of the Union address, RNC elect new leaders backed by Donald Trump, Senate works on a gov't funding ahead of tonight's shutdown deadline, Pentagon report on Unidentified Anamalous Phenomena.
President Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania the day after his State of the Union address, RNC elects new leadership backed by Donald Trump, Senate works on a government funding package ahead of tonight's shutdown deadline, Pentagon report on Unidentified Anamalous Phenomena.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a campaign event at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb, joined by First Lady Jill Biden.
Dr. Elizabeth Comen looked at the medical history of women's health & discussed how the narrative around women's bodies was shaped mostly by men. She was interviewed by Muhlenberg College Medical Humanities Program Director Jacqueline Antonovich.
Philip Howard, attorney and chair of Common Good, talked about what he considers to be the root causes of government failures and addressed how to turn things around. This event was held at the offices of Covington & Burling in New York City.
Journalist Garrett Graff discussed research by government agencies and the scientific community into UFOs and the potential for alien life. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event.
Author Leila Philip described the role the beaver played in America's environmental and cultural development. Barnes and Noble - Upper West Side in New York City hosted this conversation.
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and playwright Jon Robin Baitz talked about the art of storytelling. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
Former presidential adviser and political analyst David Gergen discussed the art of leadership. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
Political adviser Karl Rove ("Courage and Consequence"), former Trump chief of staff Reince Priebus, and former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois ("Renegade") talked about the GOP and the 2024 election cycle. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
Philip Howard, attorney and chair of Common Good, talked about what he considers to be the root causes of government failures and addressed how to turn things around. This event was held at the offices of Covington & Burling in New York City.
Journalist Garrett Graff discussed research by government agencies and the scientific community into UFOs and the potential for alien life. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event.
Author Leila Philip described the role the beaver played in America's environmental and cultural development. Barnes and Noble - Upper West Side in New York City hosted this conversation.
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and playwright Jon Robin Baitz talked about the art of storytelling. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
Former presidential adviser and political analyst David Gergen discussed the art of leadership. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
Political adviser Karl Rove ("Courage and Consequence"), former Trump chief of staff Reince Priebus, and former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois ("Renegade") talked about the GOP and the 2024 election cycle. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
Dr. Elizabeth Comen looked at the medical history of women's health & discussed how the narrative around women's bodies was shaped mostly by men. She was interviewed by Muhlenberg College Medical Humanities Program Director Jacqueline Antonovich.
