We had to rebuild the military didnt have a choice. Welcome to hudson wide big crowd in the middle of summer. But the topic is very interesting and i appreciate you being here. Today we will talk about the intersection of economics and National Security thinking about competition as you know across the domain and on the economic side of things. The ad jumped secret fellow and a former associate director for capability and the chief Technology Officer National Geospatial intelligence agency. In that capacity responsible for technology r d and the strategy of the Agency Overall responsible to bring ai into the agency and to adopt it more effectively and ceo of two technology startups. With the phd and we need more of anthony and the government of economics of National Security with his whole career and then i will open this up to the audience. Thank you so much and to discuss this topic today. And then to spend some time and what that means for the American Military and intelligence in t
Witnesses who are leaders in our National Space program to join us here today. Before i introduce them, i want to take a moment to acknowledge that while i cant imagine there being a better place to work than for the Strategic Forces subcommittee, apparently somebody thinks theres a better job in washington, d. C. We this will be the last hearing that steve cotay will be in his current position. Hes leaving to go to work for the secretary of defense, to be the assistant secretary of defense for space policy. Our loss is the secretarys gain. Mr. Rogers i know hell do a great job for our country in his new capacity as well. Ood luck, buddy. Today we have some witnesses that are very familiar to this committee and do a great job for our country. General j. J. Raymond, lieutenant david buck, ms. Betty zap, director of National Reconnaissance office and robert cardillo, director of the National Intelligence space agency, mr. John hill, acting secretary of defense for space policy. After we
Sen. Imhoff we all have on our minds and in our prayers senator mccain. He is going through some recovery right now and will be able to come back this week. That will change the way we are doing business a little bit. Nonetheless, he will be back with us very soon. Committee this morning is considering the renomination of general sova for the appointment of vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We have already been through this trail that through this drill. Do you have any family you would like to introduce . I have an opening statement. Imhoff general selva, your time has been marked by great challenges in national , north koreas pursuit of nuclear and longrange missile capabilities, isis, and are young women and men continue to serve in the battlefield in afghanistan to ensure that that country never again serves as a safe haven for terrorists. Moving forward, new leadership at the department of defense and military services present renewed opportunities for armed forces as we
Sen. Imhoff we all have on our minds and in our prayers senator mccain. He is going through some recovery right now and will be able to come back this week. That will change the way we are doing business a little bit. Nonetheless, he will be back with us very soon. Committee this morning is considering the renomination of general sova for the appointment of vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We have already been through this trail that through this drill. Do you have any family you would like to introduce . I have an opening statement. Imhoff general selva, your time has been marked by great challenges in national , north koreas pursuit of nuclear and longrange missile capabilities, isis, and are young women and men continue to serve in the battlefield in afghanistan to ensure that that country never again serves as a safe haven for terrorists. Moving forward, new leadership at the department of defense and military services present renewed opportunities for armed forces as we
The world. Im isha sesay. Newsroom l. A. Starts right now. Controversial dash cam video shows a twhiet Police Officer shooting a black teen. Laquan mcdonald is seen running towards a patrol car. Authorities say the 17yearold was armed with a knife. The teen then walks away from the two Police Officers who have their guns drawn. Seconds later, an officer open fires and Mcdonald Falls to the ground. The teen was shot 16 times. The officer Jason Van Dyke has been charged with first degree murder. Protesters are blocking an interstate in chicago right now. We want to show you the pictures. Authorities had been preparing for possible protest ahead of the video release showing aerial images right now on the streets of chicago. Thats where we find cnns rosa flores. Set the scene for us. Whats happening . Let me set the scene for you. Behind you, its a major interstate, not only from chicago p. D. But from state police. Moments ago, hundreds of protesters were blocking this major intersection