Time magazine's Eric Cortellessa discusses his interview with former President Trump, Semafor's Shelby Talcott discusses the Trump campaign's VP selection process, and war crimes expert Michael Newton discusses the International Criminal Court.
Journalists and advocates discuss freedom of the press and the safety and security of journalists covering conflict abroad; The Washington Post hosts this event.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing to examine the rising shortage of minority health care professionals and the maternal mortality crisis among minority women. Appearing before the committee was Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) who spoke on their experiences and advocacy in addressing minority health care concerns and mitigating maternal mortality. The committee also heard from medical professionals, including National Medical Association President Yolanda Lawson, who discussed the impact of health inequities, pathways to careers in medicine and health care, financial burdens of education, and how ethnic representation in health care can foster trust among minority communities.
Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control Mallory Stewart discusses reports that Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon to destroy satellites. The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts this discussion.
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.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, joined stakeholders from NASA, Boeing, Space Force, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) for a pre-launch news conference on Boeing's first crewed spacecraft, the Boeing Starliner. They overviewed Starliner's mission to transport crew to the International Space Stationand answered audience questions on topics including the launch forecast, safety concerns, and international space station research.
Rep. Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife are indicted for alleging accepting bribes, May jobs report, former DHS Sec Johnson on campus protests, NASA Admin Bill Nelson on upcoming launch of crewed Boeing Starliner, President Biden awards Medals of Freedom.
Rep. Heny Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife are indicted for alleging accepting bribes, May jobs report, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on campus protests, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on upcoming launch of crewed Boeing Starliner, President Biden awards Presidential Medals of Freedom.
President Biden hosted a ceremony honoring 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom who include former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and former Vice President Al Gore. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor awarded to individuals who made significant societal contributions to the United States. The award was established as the Medal of Freedom in 1945 by President Truman to recognize notable World War II service members. Then re-established by President Kennedy as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and expanded to include those who made cultural achievements. President Johnson awarded the first class of recipients in 1963 who were selected by President Kennedy. The ceremony was hosted in the East Room of the White House with Vice President Harris also in attendance.
Project Censored director Mickey Huff discussed his organization's book on the state of the free press which highlights stories that have been ignored or minimized by mainstream new outlets. This event was hosted by Avid Reader Bookstore in Sacramento.
Project Censored director Mickey Huff discussed his organization's book on the state of the free press which highlights stories that have been ignored or minimized by mainstream new outlets. This event was hosted by Avid Reader Bookstore in Sacramento.
