Jillian Peterson of The Violence Project discusses the recent mass shootings in California and San Diego State University history professor Peter Asselin discusses the 50th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords, which led to end of the Vietnam War.
Jillian Peterson of The Violence Project discussed the recent mass shootings in California and San Diego State University history professor Peter Asselin discussed the 50th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords, which led to end of the Vietnam War.
The nine candidates running in Chicago's 2023 mayoral election, including incumbent Democrat Lori Lightfoot and Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL), participated in a debate hosted by ABC7 Chicago and the League of Women Voters. Among the topics debated were public safety, the reliability of the city's public transit, and the waning availability of affordable housing.
Bob Bauer, former White House lawyer for the Obama administration, discussed democracy and presidential elections at an event hosted by American University in Washington, DC. Topics included curbing executive authority, the role of the Supreme Court, and bipartisan options for change around administering elections and campaign finance laws.
2024 Republican presidential candidate & fmr. President Donald Trump announces the leadership of his South Carolina campaign team during remarks at the Capitol in Columbia. He's joined by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) & Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC).
"Investing in our children is no different than investing in defense--both protect our tomorrow," said Education Secretary Miguel Cardona at an event hosted by the Department of Education. His remarks on the Biden administration's education priorities focused on the theme of "raising the bar" and covered a variety of topics including promoting global competitiveness, mental health in schools, creating a competitive teacher salary and multilingual development.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) delivered the State of the State address from the capitol building in Salt Lake City. He addressed his remarks to the youth of Utah and focused on a variety of topics including having faith in a better future, preserving the Great Salt Lake, tax cuts, education, and youth data collection by social media companies. Gov. Cox has since announced he plans to pursue legal action against social media companies to "protect our kids", but has not specified which platforms.
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and Lina Alathari, chief of the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), held a press conference to highlight the latest NTAC Report, "Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020." The report examined more than 170 violent attacks from the last five years and identified behaviors and trends to help equip communities in identifying potential threats. This report came as California experienced two mass shootings leaving nearly 20 people dead.
Larry Summers, a former director of the White House National Economic Council under the Obama administration, spoke about the continued need to address inflation despite recent data showing a decline. His comments came as he participated in a panel discussion on the global economic outlook at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Others participating in this discussion included the International Monetary Fund (IMF) director, European Central Bank president, a Bank of Japan governor and the French minister of economy, finance and recovery.
Journalists joined the News Literacy Project for a discussion on media accountability and public trust. Topics included variations in the news coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story, diversity in the newsroom, journalism ethics, credible sourcing, the role of social media, and building trust with media consumers. This discussion was held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) discussed current events in politics and government with the Washington Post. He weighed in on the debt-ceiling crisis and federal spending, the controversy surrounding falsehoods told by Rep. George Santos (R-NY), and the recent election of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as House speaker. He also gave his thoughts on the modern Republican Party, the 2024 presidential election, how January 6 should be viewed from a historical perspective, recent mass shootings, and other current issues.
Victoria Woodard, mayor of Tacoma, Washington (D), discussed how cities can address local challenges through partnerships with other organizations. Her remarks occurred at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, DC.
The nine candidates running in Chicago's 2023 mayoral election, including incumbent Democrat Lori Lightfoot and Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL), participated in a debate hosted by ABC7 Chicago and the League of Women Voters. Among the topics debated were public safety, the reliability of the city's public transit, and the waning availability of affordable housing.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge discussed racial biases in housing appraisals at an event co-hosted by the Brookings Institution and the National Fair Housing Alliance. The secretary announced reforms focused on advancing racial equity in the home appraisal process and finding solutions to combat discrimination. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) could not join in person due to a family emergency, but gave remarks via prerecorded video about racial disparities in home ownership rates and discussed legislation that will help mitigate ongoing bias and discrimination.
The nine candidates running in Chicago's 2023 mayoral election, including incumbent Democrat Lori Lightfoot and Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL), participated in a debate hosted by ABC7 Chicago and the League of Women Voters. Among the topics debated were public safety, the reliability of the city's public transit, and the waning availability of affordable housing.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) delivered his first State of the State address in Honolulu. One of his first actions as the new governor was declaring a housing crisis via emergency proclamation. He promised to address affordable housing and cost of living issues for Hawaiians. Other topics he touched on included climate change, economic development, and government transparency and accountability.
Journalists joined the News Literacy Project for a discussion on media accountability and public trust. Topics included variations in the news coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story, diversity in the newsroom, journalism ethics, credible sourcing, the role of social media, and building trust with media consumers. This discussion was held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed military readiness as the U.S. faces increased challenges from China and Russia during a conversation hosted by the American Enterprise Institute. Several topics were discussed, including defense spending, support for Ukraine, Russia's nuclear capability, China's military growth, and the conflict between China and Taiwan.
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Director Tom Inglesby and J. Stephen Morrison, Senior Vice President and Director for the CSIS Global Health Policy Center, authored a report on the Center for Disease Control and health security. The authors discussed pandemic preparedness and actionable ways on how the CDC can improve messaging, better collaborate with state and local entities, and work with congress to prevent public health emergencies.
President Biden met with Democratic congressional leaders at the White House. While addressing reporters, the president vowed to not let Republicans wreck the economy, calling their polices "extreme." He also expressed condolences for the lives lost in the mass shootings in California and announced Vice President Kamala Harris would be traveling to the state.
Republican strategist John Feehery and Democratic strategist Brad Woodhouse discuss the week in politics, and former CIA case officer Kevin Carroll discusses Russian influence efforts inside the U.S.
Senate Judiciary Committee members questioned and criticized Joe Berchtold, president of Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation Entertainment, for his company's failed rollout of a Taylor Swift concert tour. Mr. Berchhold apologized to Taylor Swift and her fans during his opening testimony, saying "they will do better," but blamed an influx of "bots" on their website. Among the other industry stakeholders and policy advocates who appeared before the committee was SeatGeek CEO Jack Groetzinger who said, "the only way to restore competition in this industry is to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation." Several topics were discussed, including monopolistic behavior and the lack of industry competition, hidden fees passed on to artists and consumers, ticket resales and scalping, and antitrust legislation.
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Director Tom Inglesby and J. Stephen Morrison, Senior Vice President and Director for the CSIS Global Health Policy Center, authored a report on the Center for Disease Control and health security. The authors discussed pandemic preparedness and actionable ways on how the CDC can improve messaging, better collaborate with state and local entities, and work with congress to prevent public health emergencies.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge, along with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra, joined other federal officials to examine bias in the home appraisal process. The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's Appraisal Subcommittee held a public hearing on this topic, especially in regard to its impact on minorities. Witnesses included two Black homeowners who detailed their experiences with getting different appraisals on their California homes.
Republican pollster Frank Luntz was one of many speakers at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, DC. He outlined what people think about politics and what they want from their government and lawmakers.
Attorney Philip K. Howard, author of "Not Accountable," provided a critique of public employee unions and their impact in the U.S. He argued that these unions have usurped decision-making power from elected officials and are arguably unconstitutional.
Attorney Philip K. Howard, author of "Not Accountable," provided a critique of public employee unions and their impact in the U.S. He argued that these unions have usurped decision-making power from elected officials and are arguably unconstitutional.
Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) delivered individual remarks on women in leadership during the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting. They each highlighted the efforts the administration and Congress have made to support communities and small businesses, especially women and minority-owned businesses. Also appearing were Tacoma, Washington Mayor Victoria Woodards (D), Anaheim, California Mayor Ashleigh Aitken (D), Cedar Rapids, Iowa Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell (R), and Boise, Idaho Mayor Lauren McLean (D) who discussed the role of women in positions of power and the challenges they have faced in their careers.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said there is "no question that it is in all of our interests to support Ukraine as much as possible." DNI Haines' joined world leaders to discuss the global impact of the war in Ukraine during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Other participants included Polish President Andrzej Duda and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who said, "this is a fight for our values, this is a fight for democracy, and we just have to prove that democracy wins over tyranny and oppression."
Senate Judiciary Committee members questioned and criticized Joe Berchtold, president of Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation Entertainment, for his company's failed rollout of a Taylor Swift concert tour. Mr. Berchhold apologized to Taylor Swift and her fans during his opening testimony, saying "they will do better," but blamed an influx of "bots" on their website. Among the other industry stakeholders and policy advocates who appeared before the committee was SeatGeek CEO Jack Groetzinger who said, "the only way to restore competition in this industry is to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation." Several topics were discussed, including monopolistic behavior and the lack of industry competition, hidden fees passed on to artists and consumers, ticket resales and scalping, and antitrust legislation.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell (D) and a Starbucks representative spoke about the importance of public-private partnerships during a discussion at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, DC. Both touched on the challenges as well as opportunities cities and businesses can address amid budget constraints and the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attorney Philip K. Howard, author of "Not Accountable," provided a critique of public employee unions and their impact in the U.S. He argued that these unions have usurped decision-making power from elected officials and are arguably unconstitutional.
Bloomberg congressional reporter Steven Dennis previews the week ahead in Congress, and Bipartisan Policy Center's Shai Akabas discusses the debt limit and his research into when the U.S. will run out of money to pay its bills.
Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, speaks about government waste, fraud and abuse at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
Georgetown Law Center and Wayne State University Law School held a discussion on the January 6 Committee's handling of the investigation into the Capitol attack and what it means for future government oversight.
Georgetown Law Center and Wayne State University Law School held a discussion on the January 6 Committee's handling of the investigation into the Capitol attack and what it means for future government oversight.
