Pollsters Spencer Kimball from Emerson College and Don Levy from Siena College discuss public opinion and Campaign 2024 and Wilson Center's Jennifer Wistrand discusses Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia and what it means to the broader conflict.
2024 Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump visited the border in Cochise County, Arizona. There criticized the Biden Administration's border security and immigration policies. He talked about his border security, immigration, crime and law enforcement polices. We also heard from victims of crimes allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants.
For political history lovers, this August has been something special. What happened in the 2024 presidential campaign this month won't soon be forgotten. But we also remember what happened in August 50 years ago. Richard Nixon's resignation as president - and Gerald Ford becoming president. This week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" is all about Gerald Ford. And his two big public appearances after becoming president. Both in August 1974. His first address to Congress as president. And his first press conference as president. What did he say about Richard Nixon? What did he say about a pardon and presidential immunity? And did he tell jokes? Well, yes - to Congress: "Only 8 months ago, when I last stood here, I told you I was a Ford, not a Lincoln. Tonight I say I am still a Ford, but I am not a Model T." What are the parallels between a Vice President replacing a president in August 1974 - and a Vice President re
2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the suspension--though not termination--of his campaign during remarks in Phoenix. He explained he would remove his name from the ballot in battleground states in order to not be a "spoiler" for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, whom he said he would support against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Mr. Kennedy then described the process that led him to meet and endorse Mr. Trump, saying they agreed on certain issues such as ending "forever wars," eradicating childhood disease, and promoting free speech. Moreover, he said he unsuccessfully tried to reach out to Vice President Harris about possibly working with her, but she declined to meet with him. He did not take questions from reporters.
Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk talked about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958, the restaurant has long been a hangout for activists, politicians, and celebrities.
"The time has come to adjust policy," said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signaling that interest rate cuts were to come during remarks at a policy symposium hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Wyoming. He went on to say there was "good reason to think that the economy will get back to 2% inflation while maintaining a strong labor market."
Vivek Ramaswamy, former 2024 Republican presidential candidate, sat down for a discussion on limiting federal regulatory power at an event hosted by the Cato Institute. He spoke about eliminating the "administrative state," which he referred to as the "fourth branch of government." Other topics addressed included the role of Congress and government spending.
Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk talked about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958, the restaurant has long been a hangout for activists, politicians, and celebrities.
Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk talked about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958, the restaurant has long been a hangout for activists, politicians, and celebrities.
