Republican pollster Jim Hobart and Democratic pollster Nancy Zdunkewicz discuss the political news of the week and Will Creeley from the group Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression discusses the campus protests.
Republican pollster Jim Hobart and Democratic pollster Nancy Zdunkewicz discussed the political news of the week and Will Creeley from the group Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression discussed the campus protests.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty apologized for the chaos after cyber attackers targeted one of its companies, Change Healthcare, in February 2024. Mr. Witty's apology came as he testified during a public hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. UnitedHealth Group is the largest health care insurance company in the U.S., and one of the largest companies in the world. As he departed the more than two-hour long hearing, protesters confronted the CEO. Mr. Witty was also scheduled to testify before a House subcommittee on the same day.
"It is an honor to welcome Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. to the Capitol," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) during remarks at the Capitol where the late Korean War veteran was lying in honor. Others in attendance included Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).. Col. Puckett, who received the Medal of Honor from President Biden in 2021, passed away at the age of 97 on April 8, 2024, at his home in Columbus Georgia.
The families of Americans detained abroad in countries including China, Iran and Afghanistan urged U.S. lawmakers to bring them home immediately. They met with the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to discuss how Congress can help secure their release. Wall Street Journal Assistant Editor Paul Beckett also participated in the meeting. Evan Gershkovich, a reporter with the news outlet, has been detained in Russia since March 2023. Those who participated in this conversation included the families of Ryan Corbett, who has been detained in Afghanistan since 2022; Austin Tice in Syria since 2012; Majd Kamalmaz, also in Syria since 2018; Alsu Kurmasheva in Russia; and Jamshid Sharmahd in Iran since 2003.
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, highlights from Vice President Harris's trip to Florida on the first day of the state's six-week abortion ban, a rally with former President Trump in Michigan, and the latest on the U.S. Senate campaign to replace the retiring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I) in Arizona.
Former congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), co-author of "Profiles in Mental Health Courage," talked about Americans who have struggled with mental illness and the stigma and silence that he says still surrounds it.
"I know the thoughts of the whole House are with the people of Hainault in East London, following yesterday's appalling attack it's absolutely heartbreaking that a teenage boy has died," said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of an attack the day before by a man with a sword who stabbed multiple people on the streets which resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy. The prime minister's remarks came at the start of his weekly question time with members of the House of Commons. A variety of topics were addressed, including public safety, health care investment, illegal migration, support for Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas war.
Former President Trump was in Freeland, Michigan where he campaigned for his bid for a return to the White House. The presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee spoke about the New York hush money case against him, in which he called it the "Biden trial" and a "fake trial." He also said the judge in the case is "crooked and conflicted" and that the judge "unconstitutionally gaged" him. He also touted his administration's role in returning the issue of abortion back to the states and thanked the U.S. Supreme Court for their "wisdom and courage" following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Former congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), co-author of "Profiles in Mental Health Courage," talked about Americans who have struggled with mental illness and the stigma and silence that he says still surrounds it.
"I know the thoughts of the whole House are with the people of Hainault in East London, following yesterday's appalling attack it's absolutely heartbreaking that a teenage boy has died," said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of an attack the day before by a man with a sword who stabbed multiple people on the streets which resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy. The prime minister's remarks came at the start of his weekly question time with members of the House of Commons. A variety of topics were addressed, including public safety, health care investment, illegal migration, support for Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas war.
The Atlantic Council held a series of discussions focusing on the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington, DC. In this session U.S., British and German diplomats spoke about each of their countries defense priorities, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and other global security challenges on the horizon. The summit will occur July 9 to 11.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and retired U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit Judge Michael Luttig sat down for a conversation on the state of democracy hosted by the American Bar Association. Judge Luttig was outspoken about the January 6 Capitol attack's negative impact on democracy, having testified before the House select committee tasked with investigating January 6. This discussion was a part of the bar association's annual conference in Washington, DC.
The Arizona Senate voted to repeal an 1864 law banning nearly all abortions in the state. Two Republicans joined 14 Democrats to repeal it. This 1864 law came into the limelight after the state Supreme Court ruled in April 2024 the law was still applicable and outlawed nearly all abortions. Members from both parties described the impacts of miscarriages, played recorded audio of heartbeats from the womb, and raised concerns about the age of the law as they passionately expressed the reason for their vote and, at times, criticized the votes of their colleagues. In addition, visitors in the gallery could be heard interrupting members.
President Biden delivered remarks on infrastructure and jobs at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. He explained how his administration was investing in these endeavors by creating jobs to replace lead pipes as well as to remove "forever chemicals" in water known as PFAS. The president also promoted his record on the economy, health care, and other issues. At the beginning of his remarks, he paid tribute to four officers who were recently killed during a shootout in Charlotte. President Biden was introduced by a local second-grade teacher, Paris Pugh.
Former congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), co-author of "Profiles in Mental Health Courage," talked about Americans who have struggled with mental illness and the stigma and silence that he says still surrounds it.
Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews previews the week ahead in Congress and Jared Alper of the group Good Party discusses his group's role in supporting non-partisan, independent and third-party candidates.
AmbassadorDennis Francis, United Nations General Assembly president and representative for Trinidad and Tobago, discusses humanitarian aid and U.N. priorities at an event hosted by the National Press Club.
The House will consider several bills including legislation to establish notification requirements for any National Security Council member that becomes medically incapacitated in response to Defense Sec. Austin's lack of notification while hospitalized.
The House will consider several bills including legislation to establish notification requirements for any National Security Council member that becomes medically incapacitated in response to Defense Sec. Austin's lack of notification while hospitalized.
Ambassador Dennis Francis, United Nations General Assembly president and representative for Trinidad and Tobago, discussed humanitarian aid and U.N. priorities at an event hosted by the National Press Club.
Ambassador Dennis Francis, United Nations General Assembly president and representative for Trinidad and Tobago, discussed humanitarian aid and U.N. priorities at an event hosted by the National Press Club.
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