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.
Tennessee State Representative (D) Justin Jones and Minnesota Attorney General (D) Keith Ellison joined Tim Wise, an activist and writer best known for his writings on the topic of race, and Kimberle Crenshaw, executive director of the African American Policy Forum, for a discussion on racial justice at the Netroots conference in Baltimore. Topics included criticism surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), proposed changes to African American history courses, and how "Project 2025" policies are being enacted by state legislatures.
"I'm in the entertainment business. Our leadership and leaders don't need to be in the entertainment business," said actor and author Matthew McConaughey during a discussion on political civility with National Governors Association Chair Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Vice Chair Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) at the NGA summer meeting in Salt Lake City. Several topics were addressed, including his family and Hollywood career, finding common ground in politics, the willingness to debate ideas with one another, and the role of celebrities in politics.
The Public Knowledge nonprofit hosted an event at the U.S. Capitol on the latest technologies and their impact on society. In this portion of the event, Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) discussed what Congress can do to address the promises and perils of artificial intelligence, such as passing laws that protect consumers, promote competition, mitigate misinformation, and protect national security. Rep. Eshoo is retiring after the 118th Congress ends and has served in the U.S. House since 1993.
Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week, remarks from the campaign trail with Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator JD Vance of Ohio, the newly minted 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee.
Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen.
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA), Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Steve Scalise (R-LA), and Sen. John Thune (R-SD) discussed the political landscape in conversation with Politico. Topics included the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump, political violence and rhetoric, the naming of JD Vance to be the Republican vice presidential candidate and legislative issues.
Health care providers and policy researchers testified on ending medical debt during a public hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Topics addressed included the high cost for health care in the United States, the impact of government regulations, price transparency in medical billing, threats posed by debt collectors, and the role of insurance providers.
Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise & defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen.
Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week, remarks from the campaign trail with Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator JD Vance of Ohio, the newly minted 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee.
"I'm in the entertainment business. Our leadership and leaders don't need to be in the entertainment business," said actor and author Matthew McConaughey during a discussion on political civility with National Governors Association Chair Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Vice Chair Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) at the NGA summer meeting in Salt Lake City. Several topics were addressed, including his family and Hollywood career, finding common ground in politics, the willingness to debate ideas with one another, and the role of celebrities in politics.
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA), Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Steve Scalise (R-LA), and Sen. John Thune (R-SD) discussed the political landscape in conversation with Politico. Topics included the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump, political violence and rhetoric, the naming of JD Vance to be the Republican vice presidential candidate and legislative issues.
Outgoing National Governors Association Chair Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) spoke about his hope for the future as he passed the gavel on to incoming Chair Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) at the closing session of NGA's summer meeting in Salt Lake City. Gov. Polis announced his "Let's Get Ready" initiative, which focuses on education and preparing students for success in the future. After his remarks, the governor sat down with Indiana Education Secretary Katie Jenner and former U.S. Education Secretary John King (Obama administration, 2016-17) for a discussion on innovation and best practices in education.
"Absolutely, the hand of God was on President Trump," said Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) when asked about the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Rep. Cammack was joined by Reps. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) for a discussion on gun safety and Second Amendment rights hosted by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association from Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention. They discussed several topics, including voter engagement, responsible gun ownership, and recent Supreme Court decisions involving guns.
2024 GOP vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance (R-OH) participated in his first campaign event since becoming former President Donald Trump's running mate. In his remarks, he talked about the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Senator Vance was introduced by Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) at a campaign fundraiser in Milwaukee.