Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas and Nation magazine editor D.D. Guttenplan discuss former President Trump's RNC acceptance speech and building pressure on President Biden to leave the Democratic ticket.
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Chair of the Republican Congressional Committee, spoke at the Republican National Convention.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave an update on U.S. economy and monetary policy, saying the central bank won't wait until inflation is down to two percent to cut rates. He also said more progress is needed on reducing inflation, but the labor market has moved into better balance. Chairman Powell's remarks were part of a conversation with the Economic Club of Washington, DC.
"The U.S. government is going to bring both of them home. When we go into negotiations with the Russians, we are intent on something that brings both people home," said Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens when asked about negotiations with Russia over the release of detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. The special envoy joined NBC News' Courtney Kube for a conversation on the hostage negotiation process at the Aspen Institute's annual security forum in Colorado. Mr. Carstens provided insight into the negotiation process and the importance of diplomacy.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed the Russia-Ukraine War and ways the U.S. can support Ukraine. They also discussed national security threats from China and Iran. This discussion was hosted by the Aspen Security Forum.
Gen. CQ Brown, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, on global IT outage, Gov. Spencer Cox reverses and endorses Donald Trump for president, Biden campaign manager Jen Dillion O'Malley says President Biden is 'absolutely' staying the race for president, Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich is convicted by a court in Russia of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan previews the Israel Prime Minister's visit to Washington next week, first public hearing of the bipartisan Afghanistan War Commission.
Gen. CQ Brown, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, on global IT outage, Gov. Spencer Cox reverses and endorses Donald Trump for president, Biden campaign manager Jen Dillion O'Malley says President Biden is 'absolutely' staying the race for president, Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich is convicted by a court in Russia of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan previews the Israel Prime Minister's visit to Washington next week, first public hearing of the bipartisan Afghanistan War Commission.
"My government will govern in service to the country," said King Charles III as he formally opened opens Parliament, announcing the government's agenda and priorities for the coming months. The king touched on several aspects of his agenda, which included economic stability, climate change and clean energy, National Health Service improvements, Middle East peace, and support for NATO and Ukraine. This was the second King's Speech in less than a year, which will usher in a new government led by newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
George Mason University's Bryan Caplan argued that government regulation of the housing industry has caused housing prices to skyrocket. This event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
George Mason University's Bryan Caplan argued that government regulation of the housing industry has caused housing prices to skyrocket. This event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
Listen First Project Founder and CEO Pearce Godwin and political historian and author Eli Merritt, author of the book "Disunion Among Ourselves," discuss political polarization in the U.S. and ways to bridge the political divide.