Tag: Executive Branch

Fauci and Pfizer Lied to Trump About COVID-19 Vaccine, Claims Navarro

Former Trump administration adviser Peter Navarro revealed that the ex-president was allegedly deceived into believing that Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot was a “true vaccine” while blaming Antony Fauci for hiding sensitive information regarding the COVID origin. Fauci and Pfizer “didn’t disclose the side effects of that [vaccine]” to Trump, Navarro said in a May 4 podcast…


SEC Moves to Curb Stock Buybacks, Drawing Criticism From Companies and Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved to curtail the use of stock buybacks, drawing much criticism from corporate lobbyists. The regulator on May 3 announced changes to share-repurchase disclosure rules that would increase transparency, competition, and efficiency in the $25 trillion marketplace for hedge fund and private equity fund advisors. The new updates will amend Form…


Biden Clears Path for New Sanctions Amid Violence in Sudan

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on May 4 that opened the door to new Sudan-related sanctions amid the ongoing power struggle between rival military generals in the African nation. The order authorizes future sanctions against individuals who threaten the “peace, security, or stability” of Sudan, impede the country’s democratic transition, or commit acts…


LIVE 7 PM ET: National Security Adviser Sullivan Addresses the Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium

National security adviser Jake Sullivan addresses The Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 4. …


LIVE NOW: National Security Adviser Sullivan Addresses the Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium

National security adviser Jake Sullivan addresses The Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 4. …


National Security Adviser Sullivan Addresses the Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium

National security adviser Jake Sullivan addresses The Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 4. …


IN-DEPTH: Nuclear Power Plus Renewable Energy, ‘A Well-Balanced Grid’

The price of energy continues to skyrocket. Climate change activists are demanding the elimination of fossil fuels. How do you solve both problems and still have enough reliable power to meet America’s daily demand for energy? One expert suggests a combination of renewable energy sources and nuclear power. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration…


Biden Admin AI Announcements Tout ‘Racial Equity,’ Need for AI Safety

The Biden administration on May 4 announced a variety of artificial intelligence (AI) policies and programs, including news on government use of AI that comes on the heels of a February executive order to embed “racial equity” in government AI. Specifically, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be releasing draft guidance on government…


LIVE 10 AM ET: Senate Banking Committee’s Hearing to ‘Holding Executives Accountable’ on ‘Recent Bank Failures’

U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs holds a hearing on Holding Executives Accountable After Recent Bank Failures at 10:00 a.m. ET on May 4. Ms. Da Lin, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Richmond School of Law; Mr. Thomas Quaadman, Executive Vice President, Center for Capital Market Competitiveness, U.S. Chamber of Commerce;…


LIVE NOW: Senate Banking Committee’s Hearing to ‘Holding Executives Accountable’ on ‘Recent Bank Failures’

U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs holds a hearing on Holding Executives Accountable After Recent Bank Failures at 10:00 a.m. ET on May 4. Ms. Da Lin, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Richmond School of Law; Mr. Thomas Quaadman, Executive Vice President, Center for Capital Market Competitiveness, U.S. Chamber of Commerce;…