The Bulwark's Joe Perticone previews the House vote on foreign aid to Israel and Ukraine, Brookings's Ryan Hass discusses U.S. trade policy with China, and Harvard University's Ronald Sullivan discusses jury selection in the Trump "hush money" trial.
Harvard University law professor Ronald Sullivan discussed the jury selection process overall and specifically in the so-called "hush money" trial of former President Trump.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) holds a news conference following a vote to move forward on bills providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
The Senate will continue work on House-passed legislation to reauthorize FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance authority to 2026. Current authority expires tonight (Friday) at midnight.
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified on the president's 2025 budget request for the Justice Department during a public hearing before a House Appropriations subcommittee. He was questioned by subcommittee members on a variety of topics including holding China and Mexico accountable for their role in the fentanyl crisis, the Justice Department's new rule for firearm dealers, voter identification, and hiring additional police officers and attorneys. When specifically asked about the Justice Department's special counsel report into President Biden's handling of classified documents and accounts of President Biden's mental fitness, Attorney General Garland said, "I have watched him expertly guide meetings of staff and cabinet members on issues of foreign affairs and military strategy and policy in the incredibly complex world in which we now face." He continued to say, "I could not have more confidence in the president."
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) spoke on the Senate floor about a near miss incident at Reagan National Airport on Thursday involving a Southwest Airlines jet and a JetBlue Airways plane. They said, "Today's near crash at DCA is a horrifying example of why it's crucial that we beat back efforts to undermine slot and perimeter rules for our capital region airports."
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) spoke briefly to reporters following a procedural vote to move forward on aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as his speakership hangs in the balance as more Democrats than Republicans voted in favor of the bills.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) told reporters he was pleased the House was moving forward on bills providing military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, saying House Democrats had wanted action for weeks. He also answered questions on moves by some House Republicans to push a motion to vacate that would oust Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as House speaker, saying he wanted to get the bills past the finish line before deciding with his conference what they would do.
House passes debate rules on four foreign policy bills, including $61 billion for Ukraine, group of House Republicans threatening to remove Speaker Johnson say they have another co-sponsor, Senate faces midnight deadline to reauthorize FISA Section 702 spying power, Secretary of State Blinken says U.S. looks to deescalate Israel-Iran conflict, President Biden speaks to IBEW conference, Donald Trump complains about gag order at hush money criminal trial in NYC.
The House approved a rule for four foreign aid bills, three which provide funding to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The fourth bill is a package of national security measures including sanctions on Russia and Iran as well as forcing China to divest from TikTok or the app would face a ban in the U.S. Members also debated border security and immigration policy legislation. The vote was 316-94 with more Democrats (165) voted for the rule than Republicans (151). The bills are scheduled for floor debate and to be on voted on by the House on Saturday. The rule debate lasted 45 minutes.
Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University History, Race, & Public Policy Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad.
Craig Shirley talked about Ronald Reagan's conservatism and how he dealt with challenges during his presidency and in his personal life. He spoke at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, DC.
Authors Tim Alberta ("The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory"), Tina Nguyen ("The MAGA Diaries") and Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") discussed American political and social divides and the role of the Supreme Court. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books.
Columnist Rob Henderson talked about growing up in U.S. foster care system and lessons he learned about family and social class from his experiences. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC
Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University History, Race, & Public Policy Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad.
Journalist Abigail Shrier argued that children today are being incorrectly treated by mental health professionals. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City.
Craig Shirley talked about Ronald Reagan's conservatism and how he dealt with challenges during his presidency and in his personal life. He spoke at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, DC.
Authors Tim Alberta ("The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory"), Tina Nguyen ("The MAGA Diaries") and Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") discussed American political and social divides and the role of the Supreme Court. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books.
Columnist Rob Henderson talked about growing up in U.S. foster care system and lessons he learned about family and social class from his experiences. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC
Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University History, Race, & Public Policy Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad.
