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Following a short break, the Senate Judiciary Committee continued their hearing with former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe concerning the review of the FBI Russia investigation. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: fbi, christopher steele, trump, cia, mr. mccabe, flynn, chris steele, russia, carter, peter strzok,...
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Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford discusses a variety of topics, including the future of the auto industry and sustainable transportation
Topics: donald trump, clinton, pennsylvania, barbara, virginia, indiana, minnesota, farmville virginia,...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frances Fitzgerald provided a history of evangelicalism in the United States. She was joined in conversation by Rev. David Gushee, director of the Center for Theology & Public Life at Mercer University. Sponsor: Atlanta History Center
Topics: billy graham, falwell, vietnam, donald trump, new york city, atlanta, virginia
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[LIVE] The United States Institute of Peace holds a discussion to discuss the future of Syria. Sponsor: U.S. Institute of Peace
Topics: syria, libya, colombia, isis, assad, damascus, iraq, ilan, kimberly kagan, istanbul, u.n., iran,...
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Former Representative Mickey Edwards (R-OK) and former Chief Assistant New York U.S. Attorney Andrew McCarthy talked about the constitutional war powers of the executive and legislative branches. The panelists outlined the constitutional war powers for each branch of government, the limitations of that power and whether Congress should be more involved in the authorization for use of military force. People: Mickey Edwards; Nathan Kaczmarek; Andrew C. McCarthy Sponsor: Federalist Society for Law...
Topics: syria, korea, libya, iraq, mr. mccarthy, trump, islam, sharia, iran, milos, texas, jackson,...
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Fred Kaplan talks about the past and future of cyber warfare and the place where it was first conceived - the United States. Sponsor: New America
Topics: nsa, fbi, washington, russia, boston, china
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frances Fitzgerald provided a history of evangelicalism in the United States. She was joined in conversation by Rev. David Gushee, director of the Center for Theology & Public Life at Mercer University. Sponsor: Atlanta History Center
Topics: billy graham, donald trump, new york city, frances fitzgerald, europe, england, vietnam, george w....
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Two House Energy & Commerce subcommittees held a joint hearing to examine the corporate average fuel economy program and greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles. Representatives from the groups Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Global Automakers, Union of Concerned Scientists and National Automobile Dealers Association testified on how these standards are impacting the industry. One of the challenges mentioned in testimony was that these standards are created and governed by two...
Topics: california, nhtsa, dr. cooke, epa, obama administration, houston, cooke, washington, new york, mr....
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[LIVE] Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S. Fareed Yasseen participates in a Hudson Institute panel discussion about the future of his country. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: iraq, isis, baghdad, mosul, iran, iran, abadi, syria, kuwait, nato, un, washington, lebanon,...
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing to examine options to make high octane fuels and high efficiency vehicles more available. Members heard from representatives from the oil, auto and agriculture industries. After the first hour and a half, the committee recessed for votes on the House Floor. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Topics: texas, mr. nicholson, columbus, california, gm, pruitt, illinois, europe, rfs, mr. thompson,...
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The House Armed Services Committee considered the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018 and several proposed amendments to the legislation. Sponsor: House Armed Services Committee
Topics: obama, pentagon, alabama, obama, china
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On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth, former President Barack Obama delivered the annual Mandela lecture in Johannesburg, South Africa to a crowd of almost 15,000 people. President Obama talked in great detail about the life and legacy of South Africa's first black president, affectionately known as "Madiba." The theme of the 2018 lecture was "Renewing the Mandela Legacy and Promoting Active Citizenship in a Changing World." Sponsor: Nelson Mandela...
Topics: south africa, nelson mandela, alaska, africa, mandiba, mandela, china, islam, uganda, kenya,...
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Former government officials serving different presidential administrations testified on the Afghanistan withdrawal before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. These officials, who served under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, gave their assessments of the 20-year U.S. war in Afghanistan and the subsequent withdrawal in August 2021. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, biden, nato, china, mcmaster, crocker, obama, iraq, al qaeda,...
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Former Israeli diplomat Yuval Rotem discussed the country's challenges in the Middle East with the Hudson Institute. Other topics included the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Iran and funding for the Iron Dome. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: iran, israel, china, australia, afghanistan, biden, india, washington, jerusalem, iraq, syria,...
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Former U.S. special envoy for Haiti, Ambassador Daniel Foote, spoke about U.S. policy toward Haiti, conditions in the country and the U.S. deporting Haitian migrants at the southern border during a briefing with the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Mr. Foote resigned from the administration over the deportations, calling them "inhumane" and "counterproductive" in his resignation letter. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Topics: haiti, biden, henry, south america, port-au-prince, foote, mexico, daniel foote, dominican...
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The Finnish and Swedish ambassadors to the United States spoke with the Brookings Institution about their bids to become members of NATO. Since news of their applications, Turkey announced it opposes the two countries' potential memberships. The ambassadors said they are in discussion with Turkey over their concerns. Other topics discussed in this panel included Russian aggression, food insecurity and rebuilding Ukraine. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: nato, russia, finland, sweden, ukraine, baltics, putin, syria, afghanistan, moscow, germany,...
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Fiona Hill ("There is Nothing for You Here") and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) ("Midnight in Washington") offered their thoughts on Donald Trump's presidency. This was part of the 2022 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: putin, schiff, ukraine, russia, england, gaithersburg, nato, trump, washington, europe, donald...
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What's the impact of a first lady's words? Scholars considered the speeches of Barbara Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. The First Ladies Association for Research & Education hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: First Ladies Association for Research & Education
Topics: michelle obama, barbara bush, hillary clinton, laura bush, tammy, michelle, mrs. bush, beijing,...
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What's the impact of a first lady's words? Scholars considered the speeches of Barbara Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. The First Ladies Association for Research & Education hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: First Ladies Association for Research & Education
Topics: barbara bush, michelle obama, hillary clinton, laura bush, afghanistan, beijing, china, mrs. bush,...
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Former U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine, from the Clinton and through the Trump administrations, discussed the two-year mark of the Russia-Ukraine war during an event in Washington, DC. They discussed several topics, including the resilience of the Ukrainian people, the need to pass another Ukrainian aid package in Congress, and the China-Russia relationship. The ambassadors also addressed Ukraine's standing in the world and the hope that Ukraine will become an eventual member of NATO. This...
Topics: ukraine, russia, putin, moscow, john, china, europe, washington, yanukovych, crimea, steve, biden,...
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The Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy held a day-long conference to discuss free trade and the benefits for America as well as other countries. The European Union Ambassador to the United States David O'Sullivan was among the many experts who attended and offered up his thoughts on the U.S.-EU trade relationship. He also commented on the Trump administration's new tax reform law saying that it's too soon to tell what the impact will be on the EU. Sponsor: Georgetown...
Topics: europe, airbus, china, tpp, nafta, germany, south carolina, boeing, maybelline, arkansas, daimler,...
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The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted a discussion on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan with former American diplomats to the country. Panelists offered insight into the current Afghan political and economic structure and talked about the influence of regional partners, like Pakistan, China and India. Following their remarks, they took questions from the audience. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: afghanistan, pakistan, india, china, taliban, russia, olson, iran, india pakistan, colombia, iran
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French Defense Minister Florence Parly said scrapping the Iran nuclear agreement would be a "gift" to Iranian hardliners and a "first step towards future wars." This comes after President Trump's recent announcement to decertify the agreement and continued threats to ultimately pull out of the deal. She gave these remarks at a forum in Washington, DC where she also talked about her nation's defense and national security strategy, global terror threats and French President...
Topics: france, europe, nato, syria, eu, iran, iraq, macron, washington, mali, isis, uk, north korea
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held his first news conference as chair following the March 2018 board meeting. Mr. Powell announced an interest rate hike of 0.25 percent, which would bring the federal funds rate to a range of 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent. The Federal Reserve chair said that the rate hikes were consistent with the central bank's strategy of gradual interest rate increases over the past two years and would serve their goal of a two percent inflation rate. Sponsor: Federal...
Topic: china
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Outgoing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Ajit Pai spoke about advancements the U.S. has made in 5G technology during his tenure and addressed concerns about China's role in producing that technology. Chair Pai discussed national security threats China presents and how the Trump administration has worked to combat these threats. The discussion also touched upon the FCC's role in addressing Section 230 protections granted to social media companies and advancements in space...
Topics: china, fcc, fec, ftc, sec, india, csis, australia, dod
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Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined the Atlantic Council for a virtual discussion on U.S. foreign policy as President-elect Biden prepared to take office. The former secretary spoke about the importance of U.S. leadership on the global stage and said the Biden administration would have to work to repair the U.S.'s reputation around the world, particularly among allies. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: biden, china, atlantic, putin, russia, susan, trump, washington, obama, jim baker, egypt, madeleine...
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A panel of legal experts debated the president's efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census and the Supreme Court decision that halted those efforts. The Federalist Society hosted this discussion. Sponsor: Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Topics: ross, new york, california, louisiana, trump, david, john, roberts, washington, harvard, stuart...
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[LIVE] The Arab Center in Washington, DC hosts a discussion on the future of Saudi Arabia following Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ordering of the arrest and detention of at least 200 mid- and lower-level leaders in the capital of Riyadh. Sponsor: Arab Center Washington DC
Topics: mohammed bin salman, lebanon, hariri, jamal, yemen, riyadh, iran, syria, hezbollah, king salman,...
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A panel of legal experts debated the president's efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census and the Supreme Court decision that halted those efforts. The Federalist Society hosted this discussion. Sponsor: Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Topics: california, david, new york, louisiana, ross, roberts, john, trump, washington, alabama, china,...
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Former Obama administration education secretary Arne Duncan participated in a Brookings Institution panel discussion about what to expect from the Trump administration in terms of federal education policy. The panel considered the merits of significant education policy changes since the mid-20th century, and specifically what President Obama's agenda tried to achieve. They also discussed what they thought should be the goals of President-elect Trump and his nominee for education secretary,...
Topics: marty, chicago, brown, duncan, california, florida, virginia, donald trump, alexander, betsy, trump...
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FBI Director James Comey testifies at a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on his agency's $8.48 billion budget request for fiscal year 2017
Topics: fbi, san bernardino, apple, china, isis, honda, nra, california, south carolina, gsa, ios,...
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department co-hosted a summit on enforcing antitrust laws and consumer protection. In this session, FTC Chair Lina Khan and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter are featured. Sponsor: Department of Justice,Federal Trade Commission
Topics: ftc, d.c., brown, doj, texas, vilsack, kanter, fidelity, biden, maryland, comcast
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The Regional Reporters Association and the National Press Club Journalism Institute co-hosted a discussion on the future of regional political and policy reporting, as well as the public trust in media. Former U.S. Reps. Ryan Costello (R-PA) and Jim Moran (D-VA) were among the speakers. The conversation focused on the changing landscape of regional news reporting and its impact on local communities. Sponsor: Regional Reporters Association,National Press Club Journalism Institute
Topics: washington, trump, philadelphia, julie, new york, jerry, lexington, buffalo, texas, mitch...
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf testified on oversight matters before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. For more than three hours he answered lawmakers' questions on many topics. They included the prescription drug approval process, vaccine safety and effectiveness, abortion pill mifepristone's authorization, the dangers of teens vaping, and imported seafood safety. Sponsor: House Oversight and Accountability Committee
Topics: china, califf, biden, raskin, israel
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France 24 reacted to the inauguration of President Donald Trump. This is a portion of the network's broadcast. Sponsor: France 24
Topics: donald trump, washington, canada, europe, china, clinton, barack obama, browns, trump, mexico, cia,...
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FBI Director Chris Wray, outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and other officials testified on countering global threats before the House Homeland Security Committee. This was part two of a hearing examining this issue. Several members asked about domestic terrorism, the president's immigration policy, election security in 2020, and the death of of ISIS leader Al Baghdadi. Members also stressed the need to fill key department roles with permanent leaders. They also thanked...
Topics: fbi, isis, mexico, russia, china, europe, texas, al qaeda, syria, iran, north korea, thompson,...
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Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice discussed her experiences in the Obama administration. Ms. Rice also talked about her book and early life. Sponsor: Women's Foreign Policy Group
Topics: obama, trump, yemen, donald trump, clinton, white house, susan, washington
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FCC Chair Ajit Pai sat down for a conversation about 5G technology and competition at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. He discussed the need for the United States to lead the world in the development of 5G technology, the importance to think about security now before a secure system is established, and how the implementation of 5g will impact the way we view the world. He was interviewed by the president and CEO of the Wilson Center, former Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman. Following...
Topics: china, huawei, cia, washington, fcc, wilson, beijing, melissa, uk, daniel, california, nokia,...
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee on the semiannual monetary policy report. In his opening remarks, he reported to the committee the economy was a "long way" from meeting the Fed's employment and inflation goals. "It is likely to take some time for substantial further progress to be achieved," he added and later remarked how the recent drop in coronavirus cases and vaccine rollout offered hope for a return to normalcy. Members...
Topics: powell, brown, scott, jerome powell, biden, tellis, van holland, daines, warnock, washington,...
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioners testified before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on efforts to expand broadband access and other technology related issues. The commissioners answered a wide array of questions regarding rural and urban broadband access during the coronavirus pandemic, bridging the digital divide, the impact natural disasters are having on U.S. telecommunications infrastructure, and the FCC's ongoing efforts to update maps, which designate areas...
Topics: fcc, vermont, sec, doyle, china, california, ohio, walden, europe, montana, oregon, washington,...
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Brian Montgomery, the commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development & Insurance about federal housing policy and homeownership. During this portion, several topics where discussed, including accessibility of affordable housing, disparities in minority homeownership, the modernization of FHA, and the administration's housing finance reform plan. Sponsor: House Financial Services...
Topics: fha, hud, carson, montgomery, china, tennessee, new fha, epa, george w. bush, mnuchin, iowa, texas,...
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Fred Hochberg, former chairman of the Export-Import Bank, talked about the benefits of trading with other countries. Sponsor: Betsy, The
Topics: china, nafta, miami, europe, jonathan, honda, cuba, new york, trump, lillian vernon, obama,...
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Author Flemming Rose and Reason Editor-in-Chief Nick Gillespie discuss the state of First Amendment protections following the 2016 presidential campaign, as well as the role social media platforms play in limiting free speech
Topics: donald trump, europe, islam, clinton, mohammed, facebook, new york, nick, flemming, china, google,...
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell announced interest rates would remain unchanged. "As always, we based our decision on how best to achieve our goals Congress has given us: maximum employment and economic stability," he said at the news conference. Sponsor: Federal Reserve | Board of Governors
Topics: china, washington, volker
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Kathleen Sawyer testified on the operations of her agency before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She was asked about the ongoing investigations involving the death of Jeffrey Epstein, a hedge fund manager who was charged with sex trafficking. Mr. Epstein died at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City while awaiting trial. Other topics discussed in the hearing included federal prison staff shortages, treatment of female prison guards and the...
Topics: jeffrey epstein, fbi, mr. epstein, epstein, blumenthal, durbin, sawyer, springfield, feinstein,...
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Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power delivered keynote remarks at an event hosted by the American Academy of Political and Social Science in Washington, DC. She discussed the current state of democracy around the world, the rise of China and U.S. efforts to promote democracy. Ms. Power is the recipient of the academy's 2019 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize. Sponsor: American Academy of Political and Social Science
Topics: china, moynihan, u.n., india, avril, samantha, united nations, obama, trump, hong kong, white...
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After a short lunch break, the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch continued before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Former law clerks and civil rights advocates testified on whether the judge is fit to be a Supreme Court justice. The next step in the process is a vote on his nomination in the Senate Judicary Committee followed by a full vote on the Senate floor. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: gorsuch, chevron, brown, colorado, neil gorsuch, grassley, antonin scalia, texas, kennedy, gore,...
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Panelists talked about trade deficits and whether they are good or bad for the U.S. economy. Robert Shapiro, former under secretary of Economic Affairs at the Commerce Department during the Clinton administration, was among the experts on the panel. Sponsor: Washington International Trade Association
Topics: china, mexico, greece, korea, europe, carolyn, asia, annapolis, pennsylvania, starbucks, caroline,...
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Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund testified on security failures related to the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 before the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight. Mr. Sund, who was chief when the attack happened, called the incident an "intelligence failure," saying no intel agencies adequately warned him. He also said he requested support from the National Guard on January 3, but was denied this by the House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving and Senate Sergeant...
Topics: pelosi, irving, trump, paul irving, pentagon, mccarthy, fbi, virginia, mr. irving, pittman, new...
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Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) joined a panel of policy stakeholders, including Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pekvur and former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic (2015-20), for a discussion on the impact of the war in Ukraine on military innovation during the annual Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia. Several topics were discussed, including the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), the need for regulation of AI, social media and disinformation, the use of...
Topics: ukraine, china, nato, russia, mexico, eu, amazon, europe, united kingdom, white house, canada,...
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair and four other commissioners testified on the Biden administration's broadband policy and oversight of the agency during a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Topics included the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), AM radio and public safety, net neutrality rules, and spectrum auction. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Topics: fcc, rosenworcel, carr, biden, gomez, starks, china, ntia, latta, matsui, florida, california,...
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"You cannot be tough on China and weak on Ukraine," said Leon Panetta while discussing aid to Ukraine and emerging global threats during the 10th Annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. He along with former National Security Advisers Stephen Hadley and Robert O'Brien discussed the Israel-Hamas war, Russia-Ukraine war, the potential for conflict in Taiwan, and the biggest challenge for the incoming president in 2024. Bill Hemmer of...
Topics: ukraine, reagan, taiwan, russia, china, putin, ronald reagan, israel, hamas, iran, syria, panetta,...
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Federal officials from NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Defense Department testified before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on regulating the commercial space industry. Topics included technological risks and safety challenges with commercial space, environmental regulations, national security, and global competition in space. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Subcommittee...
Topics: nasa, faa, china, russia, white house, schmidt, coleman, smith, arizona, spacex, hicken looper,...
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on monetary policy and the economy before the Joint Economic Committee. He said that he expects the U.S. economy to continue growing at a steady pace with a strong labor market, though "the federal budget is on an unsustainable path with high and rising debt." Sponsor: Joint Economic Committee
Topics: china, powell, mr. powell, trump, ohio, white house, washington, new york, cbo, c-span
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Former Mexican President Vicente Fox discussed U.S.-Mexico relations at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, where he was a featured luncheon speaker. Most of his remarks focused on the shift in U.S.-Mexico relations under the Trump Administration, which he said had taken an unnecessarily adversarial approach to diplomacy between the North American neighbors. Mr. Fox also warned that President Trump's demands in renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) threatened to...
Topics: mexico, nafta, washington, canada, china, nafta, latin america, humankind, texas, europe, the...
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sat down for a discussion at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, with the president and founder of the Progressive Policy Institute, Will Marshall. They discussed several topics, including the rise of populism in the U.K. and the U.S., Brexit, the impact of the coronavirus, the future of progressive politics, and how the technological revolution will change the world. Sponsor: Progressive Policy Institute,Tony Blair Institute for Global...
Topics: britain, tony blair, china, boris johnson, uk, bernie sanders, europe, joe biden, jeremy corbin,...
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Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf joined a cyber expert to discuss the SolarWinds hack in a virtual event hosted by the Heritage Foundation. The two also discussed what can be done to prevent future cyber attacks and how information sharing between the public and private sectors could help. The 2020 cyber breach impacted multiple U.S. federal agencies. Officials indicated that hackers had access to U.S. data for several months. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: russia, dhs, cindy mccain, john mccain, china, biden, white house
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on monetary policy and the economy before the House Financial Services Committee. He answered questions on several topics, including the labor shortage, inflation, the rise in housing prices, community banking, the auto industry, and the impact of supply chain bottlenecks on the economy. Chairman Powell said once the economy begins to fully reopen, he suspects inflation will fall to pre-pandemic levels. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: powell, biden, china, fomc, crypto, williams, mchenry, massachusetts, south carolina, texas, soper,...
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House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation lawmakers, for more than two hours during a public hearing, pressed the FAA administrator on why the 5G rollout went so badly prompting Verizon and AT&T to turn off 5G towers near several major airports due to safety concerns over interference with a plane's landing equipment. Administrator Stephen Dickson said he did not want to point fingers at anyone but added the FCC's process "didn't serve anyone well." He reiterated both...
Topics: faa, mr. dickson, fcc, johnson, chair larsen, ntia, dickson, gimenez, chair larson, texas, alred,...
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Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Philip Breedlove (ret.) said Ukraine's "offensive can have a major effect on this war," if the U.S. and NATO provides Ukraine with what it needs to counter Russian aggression. His remarks came as he joined other international security and military policy experts, including former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk (2019-20), for a virtual discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council on Ukraine's military strategy. Several topics...
Topics: ukraine, russia, putin, breedlove, europe, nato, biden, china, taiwan, atlantic, vivian, white...
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Former acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal and Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig discussed the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home and the discovery of classified documents. The event was sponsored by America at a Crossroads, Jews United for Democracy & Justice and Community Advocates. Sponsor: Jews United for Democracy and Justice,Community Advocates, Inc.,America at a Crossroads
Topics: donald trump, fbi, washington, carol, barack obama, marco rubio, new york, georgia
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Former President George W. Bush talked about his book Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors. He spoke about his paintings of American veterans included in the book and why he chose the veterans as his subjects. He spoke with Frederick Ryan. People: George W. Bush; John D. Heubusch; Frederick J. Ryan Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: laura, vietnam, freddie, dallas, tina, george w. bush, fred, texas, john, mr. fred ryan, turner,...
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[LIVE] Stephen Hadley, who served as the national security adviser during the George W. Bush administration, speaks about the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq during a conversation hosted by the American Enterprise Institute. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: iraq, bush, saddam hussein, iran, kuwait, rumsfeld, white house, george w. bush, afghanistan,...
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State banking regulators from California and New York testified on the failure of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks before a House Financial Services joint subcommittee hearing. They touched on mismanagement and poor governance of the banks as the primary drivers of their failures, pointing to the disregard bank management showed towards regulatory warnings issued to their banks, which required immediate attention. They also acknowledged the role of regulators, saying they should have been...
Topics: california, new york, silicon valley, harris, hewlett, silicon valley bank, fdic, san francisco,...
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, defense industry executives and other former senior defense officials discussed a recent report by the Atlantic Council on modernization and innovation in the Defense Department. They expressed a sense of urgency amid growing global challenges and discussed the partnership between government and the private sector, the timeline for approval of new technology, and leveraging funding to boost innovation. Sponsor:...
Topics: pentagon, china, dod, james, peter, ukraine, esper, atlantic, michele flournoy, taiwan, russia,...
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First lady Jill Biden hosted women who were impacted by the 2022 Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, which struck down the nationwide legal guarantee to abortion access once enshrined by the Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Each talked about their experiences having to cross state lines for health care as a result of abortion bans and related restrictions in their home states. A gynecologist from Texas also talked about how the Court's decision had...
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel (D) sat down for a conversation on 5G Spectrum and its implication on national security during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. She spoke on the importance of the U.S. leading the world in the development of 5G and how it will lend to technological innovation. She touched on several topics, including spectrum-related national security challenges posed by China, the need for...
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French, Singaporean, and Australian ambassadors to the United States discussed U.S.-China relations and its impact on the world during a conversation hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC. Several topics were addressed, including Taiwan, China's economy, the stabilization of tensions between the U.S. and China, supply chain challenges, and trade policy. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: china, taiwan, washington, biden, singapore, australia, france, washington d.c., san francisco,...
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker reiterated to lawmakers during a public hearing that air safety is a top priority for the agency and they've taken immediate action to address the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug mishap. He added the agency is still reviewing Boeing's manufacturing procedures and processes to determine corrective action and accountability. This Boeing issue came to light after an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane's door plug failed midair January 5,...
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Sally Yates, the former acting attorney general at the start of the Trump administration, testified on the Russia investigation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee is reviewing the origins of the investigation and the role of the FBI. Due to the coronavirus pandemic Ms. Yates and some of the lawmakers participated in the hearing virtually. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: flynn, yates, fbi, graham, comey, russia, obama, kislyak, white house, feinstein, obama...
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[LIVE] FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses young people smoking e-cigarettes at an Axios event in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Axios
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Authors Steven Levitsky ("Tyranny of the Minority") and Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") discussed the future of democracy and the role of the Supreme Court. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books. Sponsor: Tucson Festival of Books
Topics: steve, alito, stephen vladeck, texas, boston, roberts, barrett, trump, biden, mitch mcconnell,...
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Martin Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post, discussed covering former President Trump and the evolution of journalism during a virtual event hosted by Jews United for Democracy and Justice. Other topics included the importance of truth and objectivity, the decline of local news outlets and social media's impact on news. Sponsor: Jews United for Democracy and Justice
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the House Financial Services Committee about their respective agency's pandemic response and the outlook for economic recovery. They discussed the Payroll Protection Plan, economic racial disparities, and how a future stimulus package should be structured. While Secretary Mnuchin was confident the economy will "improve significantly" within the next few months, Chairman Powell was not as...
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Career diplomats and experts from the U.S. and Europe testified at a hearing Russian influence in democratic elections. The witnesses described observations and effects of past Russian activities and strategies to disrupt democratic systems, and made recommendations for how Western countries can best defend against and counter Russian cyberwarfare. Sponsor: Senate Select Intelligence Committee
Topics: russia, europe, nato, montenegro, obama, germany, moscow, france, kremlin, trump, ukraine, north...
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