Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman discusses President Biden's executive order related to the U.S.-Mexico border, and Reps. Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) discuss congressional news of the day.
Wall Street Journal immigration policy reporter Michelle Hackman discussed President Biden's executive order that limits the number of migrants who can claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Boeing Starliner launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, en route to the International Space Station (ISS). This historic test flight is Boeing's first-ever crewed mission into space. The spacecraft is carrying two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Ms. Williams is the first woman to pilot a new spacecraft on its first crewed flight to space. Both Wilmore and Williams will spend eight days in space at the ISS.
NASA holds a news conference after the launch of the Boeing Starliner test flight to the International Space Station. This is Boeing's first-ever crewed mission into space.
Assistant National Cyber Director Nicholas Leiserson and Government Accountability Office Cybersecurity Director Dave Hinchman testified on streamlining cybersecurity requirements for businesses and critical infrastructure before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. They discussed the need for a coordinated regulatory framework between state and federal governments, cyber workforce shortages, and how multiple cybersecurity reporting requirements can reduce cyber-attack readiness and preparedness.
Wall Street Journal immigration policy reporter Michelle Hackman discussed President Biden's executive order that limits the number of migrants who can claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Senate Aging Committee and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a joint hearing on improving governmental services for veterans and their caregivers. Witnesses included a veteran and a caregiver who shared their experiences of receiving benefits from the Veterans Affairs Department, as well as stakeholders from veteran advocacy organizations. All of the witnesses gave their recommendations on how VA programs can be improved, such as giving Social Security credit to caregivers and urging passage of the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act.
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov discussed democracy and lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine war at an event hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. Mr. Oleksii outlined numerous lessons that could help other European nations deal with Russian threats including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for disinformation campaigns in what he calls cognitive warfare, as well as cyber threats, and the weaponization of global migration. In addition, he reflected on day one of the invasion by Russia, his responsibilities thereafter, and how the announcement that Ukraine can use western weapons to attack Russia will benefit Ukraine on the battlefield.
Ethics and Public Policy Center senior fellow Ed Whelan discussed issues before the Supreme Court, including the flag controversies surrounding Justice Samuel Alito.
The Boeing Starliner launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, en route to the International Space Station (ISS). This historic test flight is Boeing's first-ever crewed mission into space. The spacecraft is carrying two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Ms. Williams is the first woman to pilot a new spacecraft on its first crewed flight to space. Both Wilmore and Williams will spend eight days in space at the ISS.
Boeing and NASA officials held a news conference after the successful launch of the Boeing Starliner test flight to the International Space Station. This is Boeing's first-ever crewed mission into space. The space craft is carrying two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Ms. Williams is the first woman to pilot a new space craft on its first crewed flight to space. Both Wilmore and Williams will spend eight days in space at the ISS.
Anti-abortion and abortion-rights advocates joined health care providers to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Topics included the impact abortion legislation has on patients and health care providers, alternative family planning options, reproductive autonomy,and late-term abortion care.
Assistant National Cyber Director Nicholas Leiserson and Government Accountability Office Cybersecurity Director Dave Hinchman testified on streamlining cybersecurity requirements for businesses and critical infrastructure before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. They discussed the need for a coordinated regulatory framework between state and federal governments, cyber workforce shortages, and how multiple cybersecurity reporting requirements can reduce cyber-attack readiness and preparedness.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned a current Congressman's recent statements about the state of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era.
The Boeing Starliner launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, en route to the International Space Station (ISS). This historic test flight is Boeing's first-ever crewed mission into space. The spacecraft is carrying two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Ms. Williams is the first woman to pilot a new spacecraft on its first crewed flight to space. Both Wilmore and Williams will spend eight days in space at the ISS.
Boeing and NASA officials held a news conference after the successful launch of the Boeing Starliner test flight to the International Space Station. This is Boeing's first-ever crewed mission into space. The space craft is carrying two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Ms. Williams is the first woman to pilot a new space craft on its first crewed flight to space. Both Wilmore and Williams will spend eight days in space at the ISS.
Shailen Bhatt, administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), testified on agency oversight and the president's 2025 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Several topics were discussed, including highway safety measures, electric vehicle (EV) charging station roll-out, transportation infrastructure, and wildlife conservation concerns along highways. Also discussed was the federal response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned a current Congressman's recent statements about the state of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era.
Wall Street Journal immigration policy reporter Michelle Hackman discussed President Biden's executive order that limits the number of migrants who can claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
"It's gonna be huge," Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley told members of the media as the committee unveiled the stage design for the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The chair for the Committee on Arrangements, Anne Hathaway, also joined Mr. Whatley and explained the overall set design. The stage will be comprised of nearly 1,200 high density LED panels and will span 60 feet wide and 26 feet tall. "Over the next 40 days we have a lot of work ahead of us, but we have the manpower to get it done," Ms. Hathaway told reporters. Former President Trump is expected to attend and accept the 2024 Republican nomination for president.
The Senate Aging Committee and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a joint hearing on improving governmental services for veterans and their caregivers. Witnesses included a veteran and a caregiver who shared their experiences of receiving benefits from the Veterans Affairs Department, as well as stakeholders from veteran advocacy organizations. All of the witnesses gave their recommendations on how VA programs can be improved, such as giving Social Security credit to caregivers and urging passage of the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act.
President Biden delivers a speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. Around 156,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history and marking a turning point in World War II.