Washington Examiner magazine executive editor James Antle and MSNBC and Heatmap News columnist Paul Waldman discuss Campaign 2024 and recent Supreme Court decisions.
Following the Fourth of July holiday, President Biden campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, where he addressed growing calls to step down and concerns about his age. He told supporters he's "staying in the race," and that he will beat former President Trump in the upcoming general election. While highlighting accomplishments of his administration, he insisted he was running against "the biggest liar and biggest threat to our democracy in American history." He also commented on a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding presidential immunity.
It's the Fourth of July. Here at C-SPAN Radio, we hope you're enjoying the holiday ...and America's independence. In the mood for hearing patriotic songs? Then you won't want to miss this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." Because we're featuring patriotic songs sung by Bob Michel. Elected to the House in 1956, he served as House Republican leader from 1981 until his retirement on January 3, 1995. And he spent much of his time singing. Bob Michel - more than a Republican leader. A baritone.
German State Secretary Thomas Bagger joined the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, for a discussion on foreign policy and Germany's global outlook. Topics included the Russia-Ukraine war's impact on Germany's relationship with Russia, defense spending in Europe, Germany's trade and economic strategy with China, and the impact U.S. foreign policy has on Europe.
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) delivered brief remarks on support for the anti-abortion movement during the National Right to Life Conference in Arlington, Virginia. Others delivering remarks included National Right to Life President Carol Tobias and Government Affairs Director Jennifer Popik. Among the topics addressed were legislative alternatives to abortion, the role of pregnancy crisis centers, and the Supreme Court's recent dismissal of the Idaho v. United States case, which allows for emergency abortions to proceed in the state of Idaho.
"To the country, I would like to say, first and foremost, I am sorry I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss," said outgoing British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his final remarks as the country's leader about his loss to Labour Party leader Keir Starmer in the 2024 U.K. general election. Mr. Sunak addressed his government's accomplishments during his time in office and said he plans to step down as the Conservative Party leader once the process for selecting his successor begins. He also spoke about his opponent, Keir Starmer, saying, "in this job, his successes will be all our successes, and I wish him and his family well. Whatever our disagreements in this campaign, he is a decent, public-spirited man who I respect."
Real Clear Politics senior elections analyst Sean Trende discusses latest developments in Campaign 2024, and former Democratic Senator and Concord Coalition co-chair Bob Kerrey discusses Campaign 2024 and his concerns about the rising national debt.
