Actors and "A Starting Point" co-founders Chris Evans and Mark Kassen hosted a conversation with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and former Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) on Generation Z voters and bridging the political divide. Mr. Krishnamoorthi and Mr. Roskam shared their advice on how younger generations of Americans can engage with others with whom they disagree, such as forming relationships and avoiding a cynical attitude about politics. Rep. Krishnamoorthi relayed his own experience of developing a relationship with former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) in the U.S. House gym that eventually resulted in legislation getting passed. This event was also co-hosted by The HiIl newspaper and occurred during the BridgeUSA National Summit in Chicago.
Middle East policy researchers and analysts discussed the findings from the Arab Barometer's 2024 report on women's rights and gender equality in the Middle East. Several topics were discussed, including women in the workforce, political leadership, gender roles and societal norms, and impacts of education. The Wilson Center and Arab Barometer co-hosted the event.
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), chair of the Intelligence Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and others discussed foreign interference in elections at an event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, DC. Topics included disinformation campaigns, election security, artificial intelligence, and how threat actors are using social media to influence.
White House on Israel-Hamas ceasefire & hostage release talks, Donald Trump campaigns in MT, Kamala Harris/Tim Walz campaigns in AZ, 50th Anniv of Pres Nixon's resignation
White House spokesperson John Kirby says "extremists', including those in Israel's government. will not succeed in undermining U.S.-led efforts to get a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that will include the release of hostages, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says police will remain on high alert after a week of riots, Donald Trump campaigns in Montana, while Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are in Arizona, today is the 50th Annivesrary of the resignation of President Richard Nixon, White House celebrates second anniversary of the signing of the CHIPS & Science Act, Smokey Bear turns 80 years old.
White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby in an online, audio-only news conference says 'extremists', including those in Israel's government, will not succeed in undermining U.S.-led efforts to get a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that will include the release of hostages. Talks resume next week. He also took reporters' questions on the war between Russia and Ukraine.
USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton.
Author and former Washington Post reporter Michael Dobbs focused on the Nixon administration's reactions during the 100 days after the Watergate break-in in June 1972. This was part of the 2022 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland.
Historian Garrett Graff provided a comprehensive history of the Watergate scandal, from the 1972 break-in at the DNC to President Nixon's resignation two years later. The Palm Beach Book Festival in Florida hosted this event.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke about her life, leadership, and her journey in politics. Michigan State University in East Lansing hosted this event.
Former U.S. Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat considered American diplomatic history over the last half-century, and the role of the United States on the global stage. The Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Former D.C. appellate judge David Tatel spoke about the impact of his blindness on his personal and professional life. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton.
Yangyang Cheng and Helen Lewis discussed book reviewing and winning the 2024 Kukula Award, the only journalism prize dedicated recognizing non-fiction book reviews and public affairs book criticism. About Books also reported on new releases and the current books featured on BookTV.
Historian Garrett Graff provided a comprehensive history of the Watergate scandal, from the 1972 break-in at the DNC to President Nixon's resignation two years later. The Palm Beach Book Festival in Florida hosted this event.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke about her life, leadership, and her journey in politics. Michigan State University in East Lansing hosted this event.
Former D.C. appellate judge David Tatel spoke about the impact of his blindness on his personal and professional life. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Former U.S. Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat considered American diplomatic history over the last half-century, and the role of the United States on the global stage. The Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton.
Axios Energy Reporter Ben Geman discusses energy policy and Campaign 2024 and Middle East Institute's Paul Salem discusses his Substack newsletter "Thinking Middle East" and related news of the day.