Former Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) discusses the creation of the new group Our Republican Legacy and Retired Navy Captain Gene Moran discusses how the U.S. military honors America's fallen soldiers.
Vice President Kamala Harris, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Kenyan President Wiliam Ruto and others participate in the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC.
Vice President Kamala Harris, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Kenyan President Wiliam Ruto and others participate in the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a state dinner honoring the President of Kenya, William Ruto. Highlights included President Ruto's arrival at the White House's North Portico, a preview of the evening's meal, arrivals of prominent guests, and the toasts offered by the two heads of state.
The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on the impact of water scarcity caused by climate change. Witnesses consisted of water professionals from the Western states of California, New Mexico, and Oregon, who testified about the droughts in their regions, as well as professors from Iowa State University and the University of Colorado Boulder. According to Adel Hagekhalil, general manager and CEO of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, his state experienced "unprecedented" swings in precipitation, saying 2019 and 2023 were "very wet," but 2020-22 was the driest period on record in California.
Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent discussed the creation of the group Our Republican Legacy - to facilitate what organizers call a "comeback" of the traditional principles of their party.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a state dinner honoring the President of Kenya, William Ruto. Highlights included President Ruto's arrival at the White House's North Portico, a preview of the evening's meal, arrivals of prominent guests, and the toasts offered by the two heads of state.
One of the candidates vying for the 2024 Libertarian vice presidential nomination, selected in real-time at the 2024 Libertarian Party Convention, debates former GOP presidential candidate and Trump campaign surrogate Vivek Ramaswamy.
NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
The Libertarian Party held its 2024 national convention in Washington, DC from May 23-26. During this session on May 24, delegates voted on bylaws, procedures, and the agenda ahead of the party choosing a presidential nominee on May 26. Also, some delegates voiced opposition to presidential candidate Donald Trump's (R) speech at the convention, which was scheduled for the evening of May 25, as well as opposition to Libertarian Party Chair Angela McArdle and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s (I) speech that was planned for later in the evening.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Kenyan President Wiliam Ruto sat down with U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman to discuss U.S.-Kenyan relations and investment in Kenya and Africa during the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. They discussed several topics, including the importance of private-public partnerships, the role of corporations, Africa's economic growth for the future, and the importance of investing in women, technology, and education.
Kenyan President Wiliam Ruto delivered remarks on economic and business investment in Africa during the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. He addressed several topics, including U.S.-Kenya relations, climate change, Kenya as a technology hub, and the importance of private-public partnerships, including investments from companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Mastercard.
2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to delegates at the 2024 Libertarian Party Convention in Washington, DC. His remarks focused on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, with an emphasis on limited government and individual rights. Since the launch of his campaign, he aimed to get on the ballot in all 50 states. At the time of this event, the Kennedy campaign claimed to have successfully petitioned to get on the ballot in 15 states with New Jersey being the latest.
The Libertarian Party held its national convention in Washington, DC from May 23-26. During this portion of the convention, candidates running for president and vice president participated in a vice-presidential debate. Among the topics discussed include ballot access, reaching voters with the party's message and immigration.
2024 Libertarian vice- presidential candidate Clint Russell was selected to debate former GOP presidential candidate and Trump campaign surrogate Vivek Ramaswamy. The two exchanged ideas on topics ranging from foreign aid, banning Tik-Tok, and former President Donald Trump. Prior to the debate, Mr. Ramaswamy spoke to the audience on his time as a candidate and his point of view on the American political system.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel discuss the civil rights movement during an event marking the 70th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. They discussed Judge Gergel's 2019 book, "Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of America," and its impact on the civil rights movement. The discussion was hosted by the Supreme Court Historical Society as part of their National Heritage Lecture series.
The Libertarian Party held its 2024 national convention in Washington, DC from May 23-26. During this session on May 24, delegates voted on bylaws, procedures, and the agenda ahead of the party choosing a presidential nominee on May 26. Also, some delegates voiced opposition to presidential candidate Donald Trump's (R) speech at the convention, which was scheduled for the evening of May 25, as well as opposition to Libertarian Party Chair Angela McArdle and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s (I) speech that was planned for later in the evening.
