University of Virginia's Jennifer Lawless discusses the dynamics and history of women running for public office and Martin Di Caro of the Washington Times discusses his podcast "History as it Happens."
The DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee held their second virtual meeting ahead of the 2024 Democratic National Convention to vote on convention rules. Among the rules are how a candidate for president and vice president is recognized, required qualifications, and how the candidate for president and vice president is nominated. Committee members also discussed and voted on proposals. The 2024 Democratic National Convention is set to take place in August in Chicago.
Former President Donald Trump, 2024 Republican presidential candidate, held a teleconference to talk about immigration and border security issues and Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Also on the call was National Border Patrol Council president Paul Perez and immediate past president Brandon Judd.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified on the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump and oversight of the agency before the House Judiciary Committee. He answered lawmakers' questions on key areas of the investigation following the tragic incident in Butler, PA including details on the shooter's actions during the rally, his search history, and if there was evidence of a co-conspirator. In addition, Dir. Wray shared concerns about threats of violence, violence against police, threats of terrorism, and foreign influence. Following the hearing, former President Trump called for Dir. Wray to resign following an exchange between Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Dir. Wray on President Biden's cognitive ability.
Policy researchers discussed the implementation and enforcement of sanctions at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. Much of the discussion focused on how China has used Hong Kong to help certain countries - Russia, Iran, and North Korea - circumvent sanctions imposed on them.
During a press conference from the DSCC headquarters on Capitol Hill, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) praised President Joe Biden and his legacy and calling his decision to not seek reelection "selfless." He then went on to speak about Vice President Harris and officially endorse her presidential campaign, saying "I'm proud to strongly endorse Kamala Harris to be the 47th President of the United States of America."
The Federalist Society held an event focusing on the Supreme Court's 2023-24 term. Paul Clement, an appellate attorney and former solicitor general under President George W. Bush, was the headliner. He gave analysis on some of the most high-profile rulings including presidential immunity, emergency abortion care, the FDA's approval process of the abortion pill mifepristone, federal agency authority to interpret laws and the Trump-era bump stocks ban.
Former Nixon aide & media commentator Pat Buchanan spoke at the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston after losing the party's nomination to Vice President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Buchanan declared the country was in a "war for the soul of America" and endorsed Mr. Bush for re-election.
New York Senator Hillary Clinton spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver after losing the party's nomination to Illinois Senator Barack Obama. While endorsing Sen. Obama for president, Sen. Clinton told delegates that "the time is now to unite as a single party with a single purpose."
University of California, Davis, history Professor Kathryn Olmsted taught a class on how the 'Red Scare' evolved into a wide-ranging conspiracy theory in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s.
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted discussions on Native American citizenship and voting rights. This session focused on the rights of tribal nations and the complicated history of Native American voting rights.
Former Nixon aide & media commentator Pat Buchanan spoke at the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston after losing the party's nomination to Vice President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Buchanan declared the country was in a "war for the soul of America" and endorsed Mr. Bush for re-election.
New York Senator Hillary Clinton spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver after losing the party's nomination to Illinois Senator Barack Obama. While endorsing Sen. Obama for president, Sen. Clinton told delegates that "the time is now to unite as a single party with a single purpose."
University of California, Davis, history Professor Kathryn Olmsted taught a class on how the 'Red Scare' evolved into a wide-ranging conspiracy theory in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s.
University of California, Davis, history Professor Kathryn Olmsted taught a class on how the 'Red Scare' evolved into a wide-ranging conspiracy theory in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s.
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted discussions on Native American citizenship and voting rights. This session focused on the rights of tribal nations and the complicated history of Native American voting rights.
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted discussions on Native American citizenship and voting rights. This session focused on the rights of tribal nations and the complicated history of Native American voting rights.
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted discussions on Native American citizenship and voting rights. Speakers at this session included the U.S. Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and the executive director of the National Congress of American Indians.
Former Nixon aide & media commentator Pat Buchanan spoke at the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston after losing the party's nomination to Vice President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Buchanan declared the country was in a "war for the soul of America" and endorsed Mr. Bush for re-election.
New York Senator Hillary Clinton spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver after losing the party's nomination to Illinois Senator Barack Obama. While endorsing Sen. Obama for president, Sen. Clinton told delegates that "the time is now to unite as a single party with a single purpose."
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted discussions on Native American citizenship and voting rights. Speakers at this session included the U.S. Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and the executive director of the National Congress of American Indians.
Former Nixon aide & media commentator Pat Buchanan spoke at the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston after losing the party's nomination to Vice President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Buchanan declared the country was in a "war for the soul of America" and endorsed Mr. Bush for re-election.
