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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up, the Pentagon is considering a major shake-up in U.S. military command, prompting the Republican chairmen of the Senate and House Armed Services committees to issue a rare joint statement warning the Trump administration the move risks undermining American deterrence around the globe. Later in the show, amid talks of a partial ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, Ukraine launched a major strike against a critical Russian strategic bomber airfield, dealing a blow to the Kremlin's aerial capabilities. Plus, protests erupt in Turkey after authorities arrested the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a move the opposition condemned as an undemocratic "coup attempt." In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, the U.S. State Department has issued a $15 million bounty for a Chinese national and three accomplices accused of smuggling sensitive military technology to Iran for nearly 20 years. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pat Schroeder (1940-2023) was a trailblazing force in American politics, known for her advocacy for women's rights and social justice. As the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado, she championed progressive causes from gender equality to reproductive rights to education throughout her 24-year tenure. For Further Reading: Patricia Schroeder, Feminist Force in Congress, Dies at 82 - The New York Times Feminists and Friends Reflect on Pat Schroeder's Legacy - Ms. Magazine Pat Schroeder, first woman on House Armed Services, dies at 82 This month we're talking about workers: Women who fought for labor rights and shaped the way we do business today. They advocated and innovated to make the “office” – wherever it is – a more equitable place. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Lauren Willams, and Adrien Behn. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NewsNight's Steve Mort talks with U.S. Representative Mike Waltz, who represents Volusia County, about the crisis in Haiti. Waltz, a Republican, is a staunch critic of the Biden administration, particularly on foreign affairs and America's military entanglements overseas. He sits on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees.
Congressman Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, member of the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, and US Marine Corp veteran, joined the Guy Benson Show to discuss his new bipartisan bill to ban TikTok if the company does not sever it's ties with the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Gallagher details the danger that TikTok brings while it is still tied to the CCP, and Benson and Gallagher discuss the support for the bill for both Republicans and Democrats. Benson also probes Rep. Gallagher on his decision to leave the House of Representatives and to head into the private sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump visited the U.S. southern border today The House passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded in a 320-99 vote earlier this afternoon Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin appeared before the House Armed Services […]
AlabamaGovernor Ivey appoints Bill Lewis to the AL Court of Civil AppealsThe AL House has passed bill that provides immunity to IVF clinics in the stateFour schools in Fairhope are being ravaged by a norovirus among students & staffMorgan county police will not issue charges re: unforeseen dog attack US senator Katie Britt to deliver rebuttal speech of Biden's "State of the Union"NationalJoe Biden visits US Mexico border and calls for more money for border agenciesDonald Trump visits US Mexico border and calls it an invasion aided by BidenThe US House passes a continuing resolution to avoid government shutdownThe AG for Missouri sues Planned Parenthood for trafficking girls to get abortionJames Comer reveals more about the Hunter Biden deposition on WednesdayDefSec Austin goes before House Armed Services committee over his absences
Tune in to Breaking Battlegrounds for a power-packed lineup! Congressman Rich McCormick discusses peace through strength and its implications for national security, covering our southern border, the Middle East, and concerns from China and Russia. Following that, Joe Setyon from the Goldwater Institute sheds light on Phoenix officials' unconventional trip to Portland to “learn” how to address the homelessness crisis. Then, Arizona State Senator Anthony Kern highlights the significance of the Ten Commandments bill, addressing objections from the left. Wrapping up the show, Dan McLaughlin from National Review delves into presidential primaries, third-party candidates, and recent political developments. Don't miss these insightful discussions on Breaking Battlegrounds!Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About our guestsDr. Rich McCormick is a decorated veteran and Emergency Room physician who proudly serves Georgia's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.Raised by a single mother, Rich was a paperboy in middle school and eventually worked his way through college, earning a degree from Oregon State University. A firm believer in service before self, McCormick joined the Marine Corps and became a helicopter pilot.During his two decades of service, Rich deployed to combat zones in Africa, the Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan. As a Marine, he flew helicopters, was Airborne and attached to Army and foreign forces, and taught at Georgia Tech and Morehouse College as the Marine Officer Instructor. In the Navy, Rich earned the rank of Commander and served as Department Head for the Emergency Medicine Department in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Between deployments, Rich earned his Master of Business Administration from National University and medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, where he was honored to serve as student body president. He completed residency in Emergency Medicine through Emory while training at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. Most recently, Dr. McCormick served as an Emergency Room physician at Northside Hospital.In Congress, Rich serves on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Science, Space, and Technology Committees, as well as the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. Rich lives in Suwanee, Georgia with his wife Debra, who is an oncologist, keeping busy as parents to seven amazing children. The McCormicks are members of Cross Pointe Church.-Joe Setyon is Senior Communications Manager at the Goldwater Institute. -Senator Anthony Kern was first elected to the State House of Representatives in November of 2014. Anthony is active within the Republican Party as a conservative precinct committeeman and state committeeman and he has worked on local, state, and national Republican campaigns for several years. When Anthony came of voting age, his very first vote was cast for President Ronald Reagan. Years later he made the trip to attend President Reagan's funeral in Washington D.C. in 2004. Anthony is passionate about job creation, limiting the size of government at all levels, government transparency, protecting Second Amendment rights, and tax reduction. He is pro-family, works diligently to promote individual liberty and freedom, and firmly believes in the United States Constitution. He enjoys meeting with people and looks for ways to serve and help them.-Dan McLaughlin is a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe
TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump visited the U.S. southern border todayThe House passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded in a 320-99 vote earlier this afternoonDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin appeared before the House Armed Services committee for a hearing earlier todayTyler O'Neil reports that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill today that will authorize the release of certain documents related to financier and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein: https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/02/29/ron-desantis-signs-legislation-release-epstein-docs/ Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey says the largest abortion provider in the United States is guilty of “trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.”Relevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a recent visit to the region, a local congress member, Navy veteran and House Armed Services committee member shares her thoughts on the situation in Gaza. On Today's Show:U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (D, NJ-11) talks about U.S. foreign policy
After a recent visit to the region, a local congress member, Navy veteran and House Armed Services committee member shares her thoughts on the situation in Gaza. On Today's Show:U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (D, NJ-11) talks about U.S. foreign policy
The U.S. should take a lesson from Ukraine to innovate and deploy technology fast or potentially miss the boat, according to several witnesses at a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing on the Defense Department's Replicator program, which aims to scale drones within the next two years. Replicator pulls on lessons from Ukraine, who uses large numbers of cheap drones to deter Russia and inform its decisions. The panelists agreed that using this technique could help the Defense Department create operational dilemmas for adversaries. The witnesses agreed that Ukraine is a good example of what can be done when quickly deploying commercial drones and other technologies, but they questioned Replicator's ability to copy this success in part because of red tape. “What we're seeing there is that the proliferation of commercial technology is influencing an agile acquirer and the Ukrainians are being very agile in this and pulling together various commercial technologies to achieve military significant means,” Bill Greenwalt, nonresident senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute, said. “The lessons learned that we should be taking from there is that the commercial marketplace is maybe lightyears ahead of where the Department of Defense is and we need to figure out how to be agile and bring that in and then bring the unique military knowledge that we have to bear on that commercial attack. And that is going to be a process that moves against the Department of Defense's culture.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. should take a lesson from Ukraine to innovate and deploy technology fast or potentially miss the boat, according to several witnesses at a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing on the Defense Department's Replicator program, which aims to scale drones within the next two years.Replicator pulls on lessons from Ukraine, who uses large numbers of cheap drones to deter Russia and inform its decisions. The panelists agreed that using this technique could help the Defense Department create operational dilemmas for adversaries. The witnesses agreed that Ukraine is a good example of what can be done when quickly deploying commercial drones and other technologies, but they questioned Replicator's ability to copy this success in part because of red tape.“What we're seeing there is that the proliferation of commercial technology is influencing an agile acquirer and the Ukrainians are being very agile in this and pulling together various commercial technologies to achieve military significant means,” Bill Greenwalt, nonresident senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute, said. “The lessons learned that we should be taking from there is that the commercial marketplace is maybe lightyears ahead of where the Department of Defense is and we need to figure out how to be agile and bring that in and then bring the unique military knowledge that we have to bear on that commercial attack. And that is going to be a process that moves against the Department of Defense's culture.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The second Republican presidential debate is set for Wednesday night, and if Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, were the debate's moderator, he knows what he would ask the candidates relating to China.“Maybe the most obvious question is perhaps the most important, which is: ‘Why should an average American care about the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party?'” he says.“It may be obvious to those of us who work in D.C. or people who work at think tanks in D.C., but at times I fear it can seem like a distant “over-there” threat, when my view is very much that it's a “right-here-at-home-threat” and a threat to American sovereignty,” says Gallagher, who is also chairman of the House Armed Services subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation. Gallagher, also member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, adds:Perhaps the most important policy question, though, is: “What is your plan for rebuilding American military power in order to deter a war with China over Taiwan?”And then, if they want to stoke debate, they can ask questions about TikTok, because candidates have different opinions about whether we should ban TikTok, force a sale, or do nothing at all.Gallagher joins today's episode of “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss some key issues relating to China that he thinks candidates should be focused on and address while campaigning, along with his pitch to young voters who are on TikTok about why the Chinese app should be banned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam Smith, the ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services committee, sits down with Major in his Capitol Hill office to talk about a potential government shutdown, Republican efforts to launch an impeachment inquiry against President Biden and the impact of Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R-LA) hold on military promotions. Plus, Smith explains his years long struggle with chronic pain, crippling anxiety and the healthcare system. Join us for an enlightening conversation about how he overcame a challenge millions of Americans face. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this re-release episode:Jennie tells us her story after her husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan in November 2018 and how she chose strength and resiliency after tragedy. She and Sean discuss military families and spouses, why we need to take care of the individuals who put their life on the line, and the importance of stability in military families. Learn more at LSIWINS.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Learn more about the Major Brent Taylor Foundation HERE.Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast HERE.
Lost and Broken; My Journey Back from Chronic Pain and Crippling Anxiety - and Eliminating the Stigma of Mental Illness with Congressman Adam Smith, 9th Congressional District, Washington Adam Smith offers acandid memoir about his years-long struggle with anxiety and chronic pain, and the winding path to find the right diagnosis and treatment. He discovered the severe limitations of our nation's health care system, and brought him face to face with the cost of the stigma our country has against admitting to, and dealing with, mental health issues. He learned that life isn't about finding that quick fix or clear-cut mental and physical program to stop worrying and struggling. It's about learning who you are, understanding your body and mind well enough to face those struggles that we will all inevitably face, and then being able to enjoy your life even when those struggles come. Congressman Adam Smith ran in and won his first congressional race in 1996, and has been reelected 11 times. From 2019-2023 he chaired the House Armed Services committee. He is also a member of the New Democratic Coalition and the Congressional Progressive Caucus. For more information visit: https://adamsmith.house.gov/ *************************************************** For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html To view the photography of Robert at: rpsharpe.picfair.com
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House Armed Services committees at last voted out their bills for 2024 last week. The Senate Armed Services Committee released a statement of intent. For one view of how things are shaping up, the Federal Drive turned to the president and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Armed Services committees at last voted out their bills for 2024 last week. The Senate Armed Services Committee released a statement of intent. For one view of how things are shaping up, the Federal Drive turned to the president and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(6/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The House Armed Services Committee sends an $874 billion defense bill to the House floor. The GAO says the military health care system still needs to complete Congressionally-mandated reforms. And the Senior Executives Association has a new president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(6/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The House Armed Services Committee sends an $874 billion defense bill to the House floor. The GAO says the military health care system still needs to complete Congressionally-mandated reforms. And the Senior Executives Association has a new president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend now with the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join host Vago Muradian to GOP floor antics as politically unpalatable new budget levels are set, House Armed Services and Defense Appropriations markups, Sen. Tommy Tuberville's, R-Ala., continued hold on 250 military promotions, the global implications of former President Trump's federal indictment for taking top secret documents including nuclear and war plans then misleading investigators, Ukraine's counteroffensive and whether Washington and the West's incremental approach to arming Kyiv is leaving the country without what it needs to mount a successful offensive, Russia's claim it deployed nuclear weapons to Belarus, Germany's new national security strategy, France scuppers NATO's plan to open a liaison office in Tokyo to better coordinate alliance activities with Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, White House messaging on China's spy base in Cuba, whether Turkey will allow Sweden to join the alliance, update on Israel's chaotic political scene and White House outreach to Iran.
Episode Summary: In Episode 127 of the Aerospace Advantage, A Conversation with Rep Rob Wittman (R-VA): Congressional Insights, John Baum and Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.), chat with one of the leading national authorities on defense. After three decades of sole superpower status, the United States finds itself stretched thin as it struggles to deal with the rapid rise of an assertive China and an increasingly aggressive Russia, along with a nuclear weapons ambitious Iran and North Korea. While not existential threats, non-state aggressors in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond demand attention too. This scope of concurrent security demands, ranging the full spectrum of the threat envelope, places an extremely heavy burden on the U.S. defense establishment. Decisions made by Congress are critical to addressing these factors—whether from a policy, budget, or oversight vantage. This episode will explore these challenges through the eyes of Rep Rob Wittman (R-VA), the Chairman of the House Armed Services subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and a member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee. These two committees collectively cover Air Force fighters, bombers, UAVs, airlifters, cargo aircraft, munitions, and much of the R&D portfolio. Credits: Host: John "Slick" Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Lt Gen David Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, The Mitchell Institute Guest: Representative Rob Wittman (R-01) Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #rendezvous #congress Thank you for your continued support!
Today on FIREBRAND: Congressman Matt Gaetz recaps an explosive day of hearings in the House Armed Services and Judiciary committees, where he blasted the ATF's assault on the Second Amendment, questioned the leader of AFRICOM General Michael E. Langley about African coup leaders who have received U.S. military training, and exposed the history of racist statements by a former chief diversity officer at the Department of Defense Education Activity. Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2ehauq-episode-93-live-committee-fireworks-firebrand-with-matt-gaetz.html
Biden addresses a Congress no longer under full control by Democrats. House Armed Services examines China's threat to U.S. national security. And McCarthy gave a "prebuttal" of sorts to Biden's State of the Union. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Feb. 7.
A top Democrat on the House Armed Services committee, Rep. Adam Smith, recently told FOX News Sunday's Shannon Bream that the state of American military readiness is "a huge problem." This comment comes on the heels of four-star Air Force General Mike Minihan suggesting on Friday that the US might face armed conflict with China as soon as 2024. America is heavily invested in helping Ukraine defend itself from Russian forces, but some are flagging the possibility that major investments must now be made in the US military as China menaces Taiwan and military experts see potential for conflict. National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby joins the podcast to explain how the Biden administration is addressing rising tensions with China, how the Pentagon is preparing for a range of potential threats, and why US support for Ukraine sends a key warning to ambitious autocrats around the globe. President Biden is supposed to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy today to discuss how both parties will approach raising the country's debt limit. While House Republicans have demanded spending cuts in order to remedy the economic issue at hand, President Biden has been adamant that he will not negotiate with the GOP in order to avoid a looming default in June. As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) runs the committee responsible for much of the government's tax, trade, and budget issues. He joins the Rundown to explain what is attached to the Republicans' plan to raise the debt limit, as well as what's on the Committee's agenda in the year ahead. Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A top Democrat on the House Armed Services committee, Rep. Adam Smith, recently told FOX News Sunday's Shannon Bream that the state of American military readiness is "a huge problem." This comment comes on the heels of four-star Air Force General Mike Minihan suggesting on Friday that the US might face armed conflict with China as soon as 2024. America is heavily invested in helping Ukraine defend itself from Russian forces, but some are flagging the possibility that major investments must now be made in the US military as China menaces Taiwan and military experts see potential for conflict. National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby joins the podcast to explain how the Biden administration is addressing rising tensions with China, how the Pentagon is preparing for a range of potential threats, and why US support for Ukraine sends a key warning to ambitious autocrats around the globe. President Biden is supposed to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy today to discuss how both parties will approach raising the country's debt limit. While House Republicans have demanded spending cuts in order to remedy the economic issue at hand, President Biden has been adamant that he will not negotiate with the GOP in order to avoid a looming default in June. As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) runs the committee responsible for much of the government's tax, trade, and budget issues. He joins the Rundown to explain what is attached to the Republicans' plan to raise the debt limit, as well as what's on the Committee's agenda in the year ahead. Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A top Democrat on the House Armed Services committee, Rep. Adam Smith, recently told FOX News Sunday's Shannon Bream that the state of American military readiness is "a huge problem." This comment comes on the heels of four-star Air Force General Mike Minihan suggesting on Friday that the US might face armed conflict with China as soon as 2024. America is heavily invested in helping Ukraine defend itself from Russian forces, but some are flagging the possibility that major investments must now be made in the US military as China menaces Taiwan and military experts see potential for conflict. National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby joins the podcast to explain how the Biden administration is addressing rising tensions with China, how the Pentagon is preparing for a range of potential threats, and why US support for Ukraine sends a key warning to ambitious autocrats around the globe. President Biden is supposed to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy today to discuss how both parties will approach raising the country's debt limit. While House Republicans have demanded spending cuts in order to remedy the economic issue at hand, President Biden has been adamant that he will not negotiate with the GOP in order to avoid a looming default in June. As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) runs the committee responsible for much of the government's tax, trade, and budget issues. He joins the Rundown to explain what is attached to the Republicans' plan to raise the debt limit, as well as what's on the Committee's agenda in the year ahead. Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special episode, we are joined by Congressman Seth Moulton. Congressman Moulton is a Democrat representing Massachusetts' 6 Congressional District. He's a Marine Corps Veteran who served four tours in Iraq, including two tours as a Platoon Commander and two tours as a Special Assistant to General David Petraeus. He ran for Congress in 2014 and today, sits on House Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure and Budget Committees. This episode covers: The Congressman's 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline BillHow the state can hold big pharma accountableHow to enforce the border and deter the influx of fentanyl and its precursor chemicalsTo make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the website, or your favorite podcast player. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for The Opioid Matrix in your favorite podcast player.
U.S. Rep.-Elect Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) will be sworn-in to office in January on Capitol Hill. He's calling for securing the U-S border with Mexico and for finishing the wall. During a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", Congresswoman-Elect Alford also called for the removal of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. He also says he's been in touch with outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), and praises her staff. Congressman-Elect Alford is hopeful that he will land positions on the U.S. House Armed Services and Agriculture committees:
On this week's Cyber Report, sponsored by Fortress Information Security, in one of his last interviews before retiring from Congress, Rep. Jim Langevin, D-RI, the chairman of the House Armed Services subcommittee on intelligence, emerging threats and capabilities as well as the Homeland Security subcommittee on cybersecurity, infrastructure protection and innovation, discusses progress in improving the nation's cyber defenses and what more needs to be done, lessons from Russia's war on Ukraine that can help deter China from moving on Taiwan, the cost of addressing software and hardware vulnerabilities across US weapons systems, emerging threats, ways to more quickly acquire innovative technologies at scale, the need to improve America's nuclear weapons production capabilities, and how to get things done despite increasing partisanship in Washington, and what's next after more than two decades in Congress with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
Tulsi Gabbard reveals the sobering truth about the existential threat of facing a nuclear apocalypse. The former Hawaii Congresswoman who served on the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees exposes America's role in escalating this new Cold War with Russia. Tulsi is joined by world-renowned economics professor and foreign policy expert, Jeffrey Sachs, to discuss how we arrived at the doorstep of nuclear war and what the Biden administration has done to make matters worse.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The House Armed Services committee spent time last week marking up the defense authorization bill for 2023. As always, the NDAA has a lot to say about procurement and contractors. But it doesn't say anything about whether they're compensated for inflation. Here with what the services contractor community is watching closely, Professional Services Council president David Berteau.
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Work on the 2023 National Defense Authorization bill is underway in the House. A few of the House Armed Services subcommittees released their markups this week. Highlights include new oversight of the Joint Domain Command and Control program and a big pay raise for service members. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more.
Today on The Doug Collins Show, I am joined by a good friend Mike Rogers, Congressman from Alabama who is the lead Republican on the House Armed Services comm. We have an in depth look at our military that you do not want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3:05pm: Flashback: Afghanistan withdrawal 3:20pm: Flashback: Afghanistan withdrawal 3:35pm: Guest: General Jack Keane is a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst 3:50pm: Hunter Biden frequently covered family expenses, texts reveal 4:05pm: The mounted Border Patrol agents falsely accused of "whipping" illegal migrants in Del Rio have been cleared! 4:20pm: Elon Musk Offers to Buy Rest of Twitter 4:35pm: Guest: Jason Chaffetz, Fox News Contributor & Former Chairman, House Oversight Committee 4:50pm: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks 5:05pm: Guest: Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI/8) serves on the House Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees 5:20pm: Kamala: "I acknowledge one must acknowledge that prices are going up” 5:35pm: (Replay Keane) 5:50pm: Homestretch: I'm a professional baby namer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week in Congress, top military officials are testifying on what went wrong in the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Will anyone in the government be held accountable? Read more:Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie are on Capitol Hill testifying in front of the Senate and House Armed Services committees on the fall of Kabul and the disastrous U.S. exit from Afghanistan. As lawmakers press for answers, Alex Horton reports on whether this hearing will result in accountability for the years of government missteps in handling the end of America's longest war.
(Sep 29, 2021) Dairy farm workers have struggled to get COVID-19 vaccines. That issue is exposing the challenge farmworkers face in getting access to health care, even when it's not a pandemic. Also: Congresswoman Stefanik asked military leaders questions about the withdrawal from Afghanistan at a House Armed Services hearing today.
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners, Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute. Topics: — Update on bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure package and Jan. 6 commission — House Armed Services subcommittee mark ups and appropriations bills — Analysis of Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Gen. John Hyten's statement that Pentagon must reconsider warfighting approaches and capabilities in the wake of October wargame where US forces fared poorly in defending Taiwan from Chinese attack — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's first overseas trip to Asia and IISS Fullerton Lecture in Singapore — Chinese role in Afghanistan as the United States and its allies withdraw from the country — Life and legacy of former Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Carl Levin who passed away this week at age 87
Rep. Don Bacon, retired Brigadier General and member of House Armed Services, weighs in on the Biden administration's approach to foreign policy, national security, immigration, and border security. George Barna, FRC's Senior Research Fellow with the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares what inspired him to get into the research field and how his faith inspires his work. David Closson, FRC's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses what it means to have a biblical worldview and celebrates the launch of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
On today's show, guest hosted by Joseph Backholm: Rep. Don Bacon, retired Brigadier General and member of House Armed Services, weighs in on the Biden administration's approach to foreign policy, national security, immigration, and border security;
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill joins host Ken Harbaugh to talk about representing Picatinny Arsenal in Congress and serving on the House Armed Services and Science, Space, and Technology Committees. Rep. Sherrill is a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor and current representative for New Jersey's 11th district. Learn more about her legislative priorities at sherrill.house.gov and find her on Twitter at @RepSherrill.
First elected in 2016, Congressman Mike Gallagher represents Wisconsin’s 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mike is a 7th generation Wisconsin native, born and raised in Green Bay.Mike joined the United States Marine Corps the day he graduated from college and served for seven years on active duty as a Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Officer and Regional Affairs Officer for the Middle East/North Africa, eventually earning the rank of Captain. He deployed twice to Al Anbar Province, Iraq as a commander of intelligence teams, served on General Petraeus’s Central Command Assessment Team in the Middle East, and worked for three years in the intelligence community, including tours at the National Counterterrorism Center and the Drug Enforcement Agency. Mike also served as the lead Republican staffer for Middle East, North Africa and Counterterrorism on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Prior to taking office, Mike worked in the private sector at a global energy and supply chain management company in Green Bay.After earning his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, Mike went on to earn a master’s degree in Security Studies from Georgetown University, a second in Strategic Intelligence from National Intelligence University, and his PhD in International Relations from Georgetown.Mike currently serves on the House Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.
At the young age of 16, Jim Langevin was working with the Warwick, Rhode Island Police Department in the Boy Scout Explorer program. A gun accidentally went off and a bullet struck our guest, leaving him paralyzed. But something happened after that. The outpouring of support from his community inspired him to change the world by becoming a public servant. He attended Rhode Island college and earned a Master's degree in public administration from Harvard University. About eight years after his injury, he was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1988 and was elected in 1994 to be the youngest Secretary of State in the nation, serving Rhode Island in that capacity until 2000. In 2000, he successfully ran for a seat in the U S Congress becoming the first quadriplegic in history to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.20 years later, he is a senior member of the House of Representatives where he now serves in several leadership roles. He is a senior member of the House Armed Services committee through which he serves as chair of the emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee. He's also a senior member of the House committee on Homeland security and the co-founder and chair of the bipartisan congressional cybersecurity caucus. He's been a powerful advocate for inclusion and independence for people with disabilities. Co-chairing the bi-partisan disability caucus and for medical research in all its viable forms.
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) delivers her final speech to the U.S. House of Representatives on March 16, 2021. "I'm humbled to have spent the last two years in this chamber, where I proudly served New Mexico, alongside my colleagues past & present in the New Mexico delegation," said Haaland, a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna. "I love New Mexico. Not only is it my home where I raised my child, went to college, started a small business & started organizing--it's my ancestral homeland." "As a 35th generation New Mexican, & not unlike the other families with roots in our state, I have a deep connection to the land, air, & water that sustains our communities, My ancestors settled there because they were drawn to the once mighty Rio Grande & the sacred places that dot the sandstone mesas & granite mountains." "That's why I made the most of my time in Congress. I spent every opportunity meeting with families, listening to small business owners, learning about our tech industry, connecting with brave service members & veterans & working to deliver for the people." "When I was a little girl, none of this crossed my mind as a possibility for me. I wasn't one of the students picked out to apply for college. In fact, I didn't apply for college until I was 28. I was constantly struggling to make ends meet & raised my child as a single mom." "Growing up, Native women rarely held federal leadership positions & now, little girls everywhere will know that they can run for Congress & win & that this country holds promise for everyone." "I believe that it's the fact that I relied on food stamps to feed my family that makes me qualified to advocate for families like mine, it's the fact that I overcame addiction that makes me qualified to help people who are in their own struggles & it's the fact that I know what it's like to be Indigenous that makes me qualified to advocate for our country to meet its trust responsibility." "The beauty of this chamber is that each member of Congress brings their unique experiences to the table & advocates for the causes we know best." "With Speaker Nancy Pelosi's brilliant leadership, House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl Grijalva's wisdom & House Armed Services Committee Chair Adam Smith's guidance & all the leadership here in the House, I had the opportunity make a real difference for communities everywhere by addressing climate change, protecting voting rights, fighting for racial, environmental & economic justice & providing urgent COVID relief for millions of people." "I'm also thankful for the collaboration and mentorship of my colleagues across the aisle including Reps. Tom Cole & the Dean of the House, Don Young & my colleagues on the House Armed Services and Natural Resources Committees." "We worked in a bipartisan way to address issues including the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women crisis & ensuring that our servicemen and women & military families have the resources they need." "To my colleagues in the Tri-Caucus, thank you for embracing the issues facing Native Americans & working to address long standing disparities in our communities." "I'm proud that with the support of my colleagues, several of my bills became law: The Not Invisible Act; Rent the Camo, a pilot program for pregnant service members in the 2021 NDAA; The PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act; Provisions from my Military Housing Oversight & Service Member Protection Act in the 2020 NDAA; The Native American Business Incubators Act; & The Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act." "I thought I would have more time here, but we are called to service in different ways." "Though I am excited to become the first Native American cabinet secretary in history, I'm also sad to leave this chamber. As a twice elected member of Congress, it has been the pleasure & privilege to serve alongside you in our quest to improve the lives of the American people." Cover Photo: https://flic.kr/p/2heURWM
Ahead of tonight's pre-announced #antifa riot in Portland's Pearl District, the neighborhood association has sent out a warning to the community. It tells people to stay indoors after 7 p.m. #PortlandRiotsFox News reporter @ChadPergram needs to ask Nancy Pelosi during her next press conference if these agents are "Stormtroopers," which is what she called them under Trump. Footage of #antifa & BLM rioters being pushed back by federal officers after they tried to storm the Mark O. Hatfield US Courthouse in downtown Portland. They taunt the officers, telling them to shoot. “F— the United States!” Antifa try to break into the federal courthouse in Portland. Federal officials just removed the barricades protecting the building after months of #antifa attacks on the building. Now they're back again. #Antifa and other far-left rioters in Portland tried to break into the @Chase bank. A lone security guard tried holding them back. He pulled out a pistol during the mob attack. Dirt biker rider beats up Asian man in Philadelphia and nearly kills him with gun National Guard member deployed to Capitol dies after medical emergency Biden Admin Overruled National Guard General Who Wanted To Pull Troops Out Of D.C. House Armed Services leaders: Level of security at Capitol "not warranted at this time" The FBI still can't find the "pipe bomber" because they are too busy keeping America safe from Grandmas who illegally toured the Capitol Building @elijahschaffer Did You Know: During the Church Committee hearings the FBI admitted 2,000 members of the KKK were working for them Nationwide - @jackposobiec
Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Senators yesterday voted to proceed with the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump after watching dramatic videos of last month’s insurrection. Democrats will begin presenting formal arguments later today. Meanwhile, Lloyd Austin, the first black secretary of defense, is trying urgently to curtail right- wing extremism in the military ranks. But first the Pentagon needs to figure out how to track the problem. And lastly, a small group of Inuit hunters in remote northern Canada has blockaded an iron mine that threatens their food supply. It’s an inspirational story that should also make you feel relatively warmer this winter, wherever you are. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: Let’s get up to speed on Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, via the New York Times. Yesterday the Senate voted to proceed with the trial. The vote was a rejection of Trump’s defense team’s claim that it would be unconstitutional to prosecute a president after leaving office. But the final tally signaled that his Republican allies could muster enough support to potentially block the two-thirds necessary for conviction. The fifty six-to-forty four vote, with six Republicans joining all fifty Democrats, paved the way for House Democrats to formally open their arguments this afternoon. They are seeking to prove that Trump incited an insurrection by encouraging supporters who stormed the Capitol last month. According to the Times, yesterday’s vote came after House managers moved immediately to their most powerful evidence: the explicit visual record of the deadly Capitol siege, juxtaposed against Trump’s own words encouraging members of the mob at a rally beforehand. On the screens, senators saw extremists storming barricades, beating police officers, setting up a gallows and yelling, Take the building, Fight for Trump and Pence is a traitor! Traitor Pence! Representative Joe Neguse of Colorado, a House impeachment manager, told senators QUOTE Presidents can’t inflame insurrection in their final weeks and then walk away like nothing happened ENDQUOTE. Trump’s lawyers argued that his words at the rally on January 6th constituted free speech akin to typical political language and hardly incited the violence, the Times reports. They condemned the violence but rejected the suggestion that Trump was responsible for it. They maintained that the Constitution did not permit an impeachment trial of a former president because it was meant to lead to removal, which is now moot. If he committed a crime, they said, he could be prosecuted criminally. Excellent suggestion – let’s do that next. Pentagon Tackles Soldiers' Extremism How do we prevent the next insurrection? Among the one hundred and ninety people charged in the Capitol siege, at least thirty are veterans, the Washington Post reports. Now Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing an early test as he races to advance a major initiative targeting far-right extremism in the ranks. The military is slated to pause normal operations in coming weeks so troops can discuss internal support for extremist movements. Austin’s highly unusual order for a military-wide stand-down underscores the urgency of the task ahead. Even as they seek to get the effort off the ground, the Post says, Pentagon officials are grappling with legal and institutional issues. First among the challenges for Austin and his aides is the lack of centralized means of tracking incidence of extremism. Last month, Pentagon officials said the FBI had informed them about sixty-eight domestic extremism cases in 2020 involving current or former troops. Little other data exists. One reason for the military’s limited understanding of the problem is that current rules permit troops to join extremist organizations, so long as they don’t become active members who fundraise, recruit or take part in other prohibited activities. While the distinction is rooted in troops’ First Amendment rights, it means supporters of extremist causes can go undetected. What’s more, the Post reports, some extremism experts say the military’s screening procedures for recruits are insufficient. Lawmakers including California Democratic Congresswoman Jackie Speier are calling for stronger screening of social media for service members. Speier chairs the House Armed Services’ military personnel subcommittee. Under her proposal, recruits would be required to provide social media handles when they apply for security clearances. Wait, they don’t check those already? Crazy. Inuit Hunters Blockade Mine Here’s a remarkable tale of community organizing. A group of Inuit hunters have braved nearly a week of freezing temperatures to blockade a remote iron mine in northern Canada, the Guardian reports. The hunters are protesting an expansion plan they say will harm local wildlife. The blockade has prompted solidarity rallies in other Nunavut communities. Since February 5th, seven hunters have created a makeshift barrier of snowmobiles and sleds to block the airstrip and service road of the Mary River ore mine, halting operations. Temperatures in recent days have dipped to twenty degrees below zero, Farenheit. At issue are controversial plans drawn up by the mine’s operator, Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation, to double output, the Guardian reports. To bring twelve million tons of iron ore to market, the mine has said it needs to build a railway to a port near the community of Pond Inlet. But hunters have pushed back over fears that the expansion could threaten the populations of caribou and narwhal – two key sources of food – if approved. As the standoff entered its fifth day, seven hundred workers were stranded at the Mary River site, according to the Guardian. The company claims the blockade on the airstrip means food supplies cannot be delivered. Residents of Clyde River plan to bring supplies to the Mary River protesters in the coming days, a journey that could take three days by snowmobile and requires travellers to brave mountain valleys and perilous sections of ice. Jerry Natanine, mayor of Clyde River, said QUOTE We’ve been clearly and repeatedly telling the mine that their plans were unacceptable. And they haven’t listened to any of our suggestions. So now we’re left fighting for our culture and way of life ENDQUOTE. Solidarity with the Inuit hunters. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: Joe Biden, along with vice president Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, met with corporate executives at the White House yesterday. It was an attempt to rally support for Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. Those invited included Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, Tom Donohue of the US Chamber of Commerce, and Doug McMillon of Walmart. What a diverse crew. I guess the Monopoly Man wasn’t available. It is extremely unlikely that the coronavirus leaked from a lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where Covid-19 first emerged, NBC News reports. The new assessment comes from the head of a team of experts that yesterday released details of its fact-finding mission into the virus's origins. Doctor Peter Ben Embarek from the World Health Organization said it was more likely that the virus had jumped to humans from an animal – possibly bats. Take heed and don’t cuddle up with those those furry, winged fiends. The Biden administration yesterday asked the remaining US attorneys appointed by Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate to submit their resignations, the Washington Post reports. The request applies to fifty-five federal prosecutors and spared only two, who are conducting politically sensitive probes, including of President Biden’s son. One way or another, Hunter Biden is going to stay in the news. German prosecutors have charged a one hundred-year-old man with three thousand, five hundred and eighteen counts of accessory to murder, the Guardian reports. The man served during the second world war as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin. His name was not released. The prosecutor called him QUOTE part of the functioning of [a] machinery of death ENDQUOTE. Old fascists are still bound to lose. FEB 10, 2021 - AM QUICKIE HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn
On this special "Faith & Freedom" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Doug Lamborn, U.S. Representative for the 5th district of Colorado and Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee, and Vicky Hartzler, U.S. Representative for the 4th district of Missouri, Member of the House Armed Services and Agriculture Committees, and Chair of the House Values Action Team. Rep. Lamborn shares how his father, a World War II combat veteran and corrections officer, led by example, demonstrating for his son that leaders must exhibit humility, placing service before themselves. He shares his journey of faith, and how his biblical worldview has informed his values and policy decisions. Rep. Hartzler shares how her faith has instilled in her a passion for service. She discusses how her commitment to Christ has been her foundation in her various roles, from a wife and mother, small business owner, former public school teacher, and now, as a Congresswoman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests in segment one are Michael Bayer, the chairman of the Defense Business Board and the president of the Dumbarton Strategies consultancy, and Arnold Punaro, the chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association and CEO of the Punaro Group consultancy to discuss the ongoing presidential transition and how to best accomplish the monumental task of a peaceful transition of power. In segment two, our roundtable guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gordon Adams, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International, Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute. Topics: — What President-elect Biden’s cabinet picks say about the qualities he values in senior leaders — Update on National Defense Authorization Act, appropriations and latest coronavirus stimulus talks — New leaders at the House Armed Services, Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees — Candidates Biden is assessing as his defense secretary and implications for a delayed selection — Importance of diversity in leadership positions — How a Republican Senate will welcome Biden nominees — Trump administration’s Schedule F designation for civil servants and implications of mass firings on transition to Biden administration — Continuing opposition to sale of F-35 Lightning II fighters to UAE by Democratic senators
Adam Smith discusses his role as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and the need for the United States to address growing competition with China.
7.2.20 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump touts drop unexpected drop in unemploymemnt, but Black joblessness rate spikes; Catholic Priest suspended for comparing BLM activists to maggots; House Armed Services vote to rename bases; Blacks 45 to 54 years old are dying from COVID-19 at seven times the rate of whites; Discrimination against Black and low-income renters in a new study hits new high; Investors call on Nike, FedEx and PepsiCo to cut ties with the Redskins; Maya Moore, a star Minnesota Lynx player in the WNBA helped secure the release of Jonathan Irons #CROWNday kick off + special guest Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛https://www.paypal.me/rmartcinunfiltered #RolandMartinUnfiltered Partner: Ceek Be the first to own the world's first 4D, 360 Audio Headphones and mobile VR Headset. Check it out on www.ceek.com and use the promo code RMVIP2020 - The Roland S. Martin YouTube channel is a news reporting site covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
Governor Scott Walker sits down with Congressman Mike Gallagher to discuss the current Coronavirus pandemic. First elected in 2016, Congressman Mike Gallagher represents Wisconsin’s 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mike is a 7th generation Wisconsin native, born and raised in Green Bay. Mike joined the United States Marine Corps the day he graduated from college and served for seven years on active duty as a Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Officer and Regional Affairs Officer for the Middle East/North Africa, eventually earning the rank of Captain. He deployed twice to Al Anbar Province, Iraq as a commander of intelligence teams, served on General Petraeus’s Central Command Assessment Team in the Middle East, and worked for three years in the intelligence community, including tours at the National Counterterrorism Center and the Drug Enforcement Agency. Mike also served as the lead Republican staffer for Middle East, North Africa and Counterterrorism on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Prior to taking office, Mike worked in the private sector at a global energy and supply chain management company in Green Bay. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, Mike went on to earn a master’s degree in Security Studies from Georgetown University, a second in Strategic Intelligence from National Intelligence University, and his PhD in International Relations from Georgetown. Mike currently serves on the House Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scottwalker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scottwalker/support
The threats facing the United States and its allies are not static. They grow. They transform. America’s defense strategies and defense budgets need to respond with creativity and muscularity. In November, the U.S. Congress employed a legislative tool known as a Continuing Resolution (CR) to provide temporary funding for the U.S. Military. Now, in December, there is another funding deadline looming. But this kind of uncertainty puts America’s national security and our military personnel at heightened and unnecessary risk. The day the CR expired, FDD’s Brad Bowman discussed these and related issues with Congressman Jim Banks of Indiana. Representative Banks, a member of the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees, is himself a veteran who deployed to Afghanistan in 2014 and 2015 — experience that gives him an especially informed voice. Brad serves as Senior Director of FDD’s Center on Military and Political Power. Brad previously worked as a senior director in the U.S. Senate, as well as an army officer, pilot, and assistant professor at West Point.
The threats facing the United States and its allies are not static. They grow. They transform. America's defense strategies and defense budgets need to respond with creativity and muscularity. In November, the U.S. Congress employed a legislative tool known as a Continuing Resolution (CR) to provide temporary funding for the U.S. Military. Now, in December, there is another funding deadline looming. But this kind of uncertainty puts America's national security and our military personnel at heightened and unnecessary risk. The day the CR expired, FDD's Brad Bowman discussed these and related issues with Congressman Jim Banks of Indiana. Representative Banks, a member of the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees, is himself a veteran who deployed to Afghanistan in 2014 and 2015 — experience that gives him an especially informed voice. Brad serves as Senior Director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power. Brad previously worked as a senior director in the U.S. Senate, as well as an army officer, pilot, and assistant professor at West Point.
The Honorable Ryan Zinke was born and raised in Montana and attended the University of Oregon. He then attended US Navy Officers Candidate School and completed Navy SEAL Training in 1985 and was assigned to SEAL Team ONE. Highlights of Commander Zinke's 23-year career in Special Operations includes two tours of duty at SEAL Team SIX, Acting Commander of Special Forces in Iraq, Task Force Commander in Bosnia and Kosovo, and served as the "Dean" of Special Warfare training. He was awarded the Bronze Star for combat in Iraq. He retired from active duty in 2008 and was elected as a Montana State Senator and later twice elected as Montana's sole member of the US House of Representatives. He served on the House Armed Services and Natural Resources committees. In 2016, Congressman Zinke was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and later confirmed by the US Senate to serve as the 52nd US Secretary of the Interior. As Secretary, he was a champion of restoring the voice of state and local communities in land and wildlife management decisions, established and protected wildlife corridors, budgeted for the largest investment in our Nation's history for National Parks, increased public access for recreation and traditional use, and was the principle architect of the American Energy "Dominance" policy. After 31 years of public service, President Trump accepted his resignation in 2019. The Honorable Ryan Zinke serves on numerous boards. He holds an MBA in Finance, an MS in Global Leadership, and a BS in Geology. Currently Secretary Zinke serves as a director of and consultant to U.S. Gold Corp. (www.USGoldCorp.gold). The audio of Secretary Zinke used for this podcast episode comes from a Live Investor Summit Mining Stock Educators LLC hosted on May 14th, 2019. 0:05 Introduction 1:24 Why Secretary Zinke joined U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) 2:54 Comments on USA mining industry 5:59 With recent gold majors M&A, how does it affect USAU’s projects? 7:44 What will be Secretary Zinke’s role with USAU? 9:42 When you were Secretary of the Interior, was gold discussed as being a critical metal for the USA? 13:19 Can gold be considered a critical metal in an economic sense? 15:24 What would a democrat presidential win in 2020 mean for USAU and the USA’s mining sector? 17:18 What impact does the Barrick-Newmont Nevada JV have on USAU’s Keystone project? 19:14 At what stage would USAU consider a JV partner? 20:32 Legacy projects can carry significant liabilities 22:24 What can the mining industry do better to demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship? 25:49 Do you foresee increasing positive sentiment among Americans towards gold? 28:27 Do you see gold deposits being easier to find in the future? Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 The content found on MiningStockEducation.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered personal legal or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities or any other product. U.S. Gold Corp is an MSE sponsor.
Just a week removed from mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Representative Deb Haaland stopped by to discuss the dangerous rhetoric of President Trump and how it has fueled senseless violence in communities like El Paso--which is predominantly Latino and immigrant. She delivers sharp criticism of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's inaction on recent gun legislation, referring to the Senate as a "graveyard" for gun bills. She also shares her thoughts on the healthcare debate, the plight of murdered and missing indigenous women, universal childcare, and other significant issues facing Americans. Representative Deb Haaland is a 35th generation New Mexican who is an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna, and also has Jemez Pueblo heritage. After running for New Mexico Lieutenant Governor in 2014, Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected to lead a State Party. Along with Representative Sharice Davids, Haaland became the first Native American elected to congress. She serves on several committees, including Natural Resources and House Armed Services and is Co-Chair of the Native American Caucus. Follow her on the web for the latest news and updates:Official website: https://haaland.house.gov/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepDebHaaland/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Deb4CongressNMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/repdebhaaland/
The House Armed Services subcommittees released their recommendations for the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The suggestions put a big emphasis on technology and give 18,000 service members working in the medical field hope that they will keep their jobs. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more details.
Susanna Blume, senior fellow and deputy director of the defense program at CNAS, discusses the drafts for the 2020 NDAA, and why it might see a contentious conferencing. Deborah Lee James, former Secretary of the Air Force, details her views on the House version of the NDAA, and why it might be lacking some large programs. Brenda Farrell, director of DoD Strategic Human Capital Management at GAO, discusses a new report on racial and gender disparities in the DoD justice system, and why keeping detailed data on the subject is important.
James Langevin is The United States Representative for the 2nd Congressional District, a post he has held since 2001. Langevin served in several key roles in state government before his election to Congress, where he is a member of the House Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees. A legacy figure in Rhode Island, and beyond, Congressman Langevin is the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress, and became the first quadriplegic appointed Speaker Pro Tempore during the 116th congress. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true)
With the government still shut down, and politicians in seemingly intractable stalemate, President Donald Trump is looking for other ways to fund a border wall. One of those ways might be to tap military funds. But some prominent lawmakers including some Republicans are not happy about that idea. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione had more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
Daniel Gouré, senior vice president of the Lexington Institute, discusses Trump’s choice for the next head of the Joint Chiefs, and what’s on the horizon for the military leaders. Roger Zakheim, director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation & Institute, discusses goals and challenges for the new House Armed Services leadership, and why passing the 2020 Defense Authorization Act could be complicated. On the first Pentagon Beat of the year: Megan Eckstein, deputy editor of USNI News, and Patrick Tucker, technology editor at Defense One, discuss the Navy’s purchase of a second destroyer from General Dynamics in 2019, and the Justice Department’s indictment of Chinese hackers.
With Democrats soon to hold the House, Rhode Island Rep. Jim Langevin is set to take over as chairman of the House Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee. He's long been a proponent of scrupulous cybersecurity and he plans to bring that to his leadership role next year. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione spoke with Langevin about his plans for January and beyond on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
The Defense Department has survived the first protest of its JEDI Cloud contract. But there’s at least one more – and mostly likely several more – still to come. Lauren Brier, an associate attorney with The Federal Practice Group joins us to talk about the legal issues involved in the protest Oracle filed, and why losing bidders might have more luck challenging the procurement after an award is made. Later, Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), the presumptive incoming chairman of the House Armed Services subcommittee on emerging threats and capabilities joins us to discuss his oversight and legislative priorities for the new Congress.
Rep. Rob Wittman, chair of the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee sits down in his trophy fish-decked office on Capitol Hill with Colin Clark and discusses the Littoral Combat Ship’s eternally delayed Mine Countermeasure Module, the late and over-budget KC-46A which is stacking up on the runway while Boeing tries to get it ready, the Navy’s MQ-25 Drone Tanker and the expansion of unmanned systems. In these podcasts, Colin brings his dulcet tones and sharp wit to bear interviewing top Pentagon officials, members of Congress and defense experts. He'll bring the Farnborough and Paris air shows to your headphones, along with visits to bases and defense plants. Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://breakingdefense.com Connect with Colin Clark https://breakingdefense.com/author/colinclark https://twitter.com/colindefense https://twitter.com/breakingdefense https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Wittman Show Notes LCS mine Mine Countermeasure Module Need for Boeing to “Get it done” on the KC-46A Pegasus MQ-25 Drone Tanker The expansion of unmanned systems The B-21, B-52 and other long range strike capabilities The amphibious component of the Navy: go, Gator Navy! Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts
Things keep changing at the Defense Department, both big and small. Industry has sat up and taken notice of a proposal from Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), the chairman of the House Armed Services committee , to eliminate the Defense Information Systems Agency and move it into the Cyber Command. Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss how product contractors are reacting.
After years of cajoling by Congress, the Defense Department has finally begun a full audit of its financial statements. But lawmakers know the outcome of the first years audit wont be pretty, and its still unclear how long it will be before DoD can earn a clean opinion. Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas), former chairman of the House Armed Services panel on Defense financial management and a CPA, talked with Federal News Radios Jared Serbu on Federal Drive with Tom Temin about the challenges the department still faces.
When last we spoke with Nancy Boyda, she was waging a quixotic campaign to represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District-including Lawrence-as a grass-roots Democrat in a blood red state. In one of the biggest upsets during last November's upset-rich elections, Boyda managed to unseat entrenched Republican Congressman Jim Ryun and garner national attention for our sleepy little district. She's been assigned chairs on the powerful House Armed Services and Agriculture committees and, along with this heightened profile, is already being targeted for political reprisal by the Republican Party in '08. Representative Boyda took some time out of her busy schedule to give Punditocracy a follow-up report on her new gig in Washington. It's a politics and culture congressional update on everything from Iraq funding, escort services, and Stephen Colbert's belittling of Kansas' balls!
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