Democratic strategist Martha McKenna and Republican strategist Mike Ricci discuss Campaign 2024 and Harvard University's Stephanie Ternullo discusses her book "How the Heartland Went Red."
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave an update on U.S. economy and monetary policy, saying the central bank won't wait until inflation is down to two percent to cut rates. He also said more progress is needed on reducing inflation, but the labor market has moved into better balance. Chairman Powell's remarks were part of a conversation with the Economic Club of Washington, DC.
Republican lawmakers Sen. Steve Daines (R-MN), Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) talked about Ohio Senator J.D. Vance being picked as former President Trump's vice president pick for the 2024 presidential election. They also discussed the shooting and attempted assassination of the former president during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Other topics included maternal health care, children education, inflation, energy policy and mental health.
Professors and academics discussed the impact of the Supreme Court striking down the "Chevron deference" doctrine, which held that courts defer to federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. They discussed the implications of the Court's ruling for the three branches of government, including the possibility of federal agencies hiring more lawyers for litigation. The Chevron doctrine, which was established by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council in 1984, was struck down by Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo in 2024. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and Brookings Institution co-hosted this event at AEI's headquarters in Washington, DC.
Analysts from the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution discussed the impact of the Supreme Court striking down the "Chevron deference" doctrine, which held that courts defer to federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. They discussed the implications of the Court's ruling for the three branches of government, including the possibility that Congress' authority may be enlarged and why Congress often makes laws to be open to interpretation. The Chevron doctrine, which was established by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council in 1984, was struck down by Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo in 2024. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and Brookings Institution co-hosted this event at AEI's headquarters in Washington, DC.
Republican lawmakers and policy advocates talked about Project 2025, the 2024 presidential campaign, defense policy, foreign policy, immigration and border security during the Heritage Foundation's policy symposium in Milwaukee where the Republican National Convention is happening.
"Absolutely, the hand of God was on President Trump," said Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) when asked about the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Rep. Cammack was joined by Reps. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) for a discussion on gun safety and Second Amendment rights hosted by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association from Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention. They discussed several topics, including voter engagement, responsible gun ownership, and recent Supreme Court decisions involving guns.
Harvard University's Stephanie Ternullo, author of the book "How the Heartland Went Red," discussed the role of so-called "working class" voters in Campaign 2024.
"My government will govern in service to the country," said King Charles III as he formally opened opens Parliament, announcing the government's agenda and priorities for the coming months. The king touched on several aspects of his agenda, which included economic stability, climate change and clean energy, National Health Service improvements, Middle East peace, and support for NATO and Ukraine. This was the second King's Speech in less than a year, which will usher in a new government led by newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
"My government will govern in service to the country," said King Charles III as he formally opened opens Parliament, announcing the government's agenda and priorities for the coming months. The king touched on several aspects of his agenda, which included economic stability, climate change and clean energy, National Health Service improvements, Middle East peace, and support for NATO and Ukraine. This was the second King's Speech in less than a year, which will usher in a new government led by newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
"We are deeply disappointed. This hits EPA extremely hard," said Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron deference during his testimony of EPA oversight before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. The administrator expressed concern that the Court's decision would hinder the EPA's ability to interpret law and implement rules. Several topics were addressed, including climate-related infrastructure investments, environmental justice, concerns over regulatory overreach, and climate/pollution-related illness concerns. Administrator Regan also answered question regarding electric vehicle regulations and meat processing plant standards.
Viewer reaction to President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Vice President Harris, and Cook Political Report's David Wasserman discusses the shakeup on the Democratic ticket and how it might impact downballot races.
The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules, including water resources development legislation (WRDA) authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct studies and construct infrastructure projects to improve U.S. waterways.
The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules, including water resources development legislation (WRDA) authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct studies and construct infrastructure projects to improve U.S. waterways.
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