High the floodwaters went. Im surprised by that in what otherwise you would not assume could generate a Water Height that went up in some cases almost to the windows of the homes, literally over your head. That is pretty amazing. Meanwhile, as the president traveled to New Jersey the taliban overseas announcing the formation of a new government in afghanistan with several acting ministers. Were going to take a look at what this means. And also were going to talk with a afghan singer, Songwriter And Tv personality who was able to flee her homeland. Were also following two big stories from texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that puts sweeping new restrictions on voting despite democratic efforts to block that legislation. And the Justice Department vowing to protect people who seek or provide abortions and fight back against that new Texas Abortion Law which is the most restrictive in the nation. Were going to talk about all of this with texas democratic representative. We begin t
Means for the nation. Yesterday the United States ended its military presence in afghanistan, which raises critical questions about the changing threat environment, which are only compounded by the increased domestic radicalization that our nation is grappling with. And just delighted Susan Page will be leading a discussion with secretary Jay Johnson and Phil Zeliko who can share some thoughts about where the process takes us going forwards. The bipartisan Policy Centers efforts here really began over a decade ago when Tom Kane and lee hamilton, the chairs of the 9 11 commission came to bpc and led a series of discussion groups and recommendations and papers trying to advance the core findings of the 9 11 commission. And i am reminded by todays events that much of our work focused on the fact that there were really two types of recommendations in that commission report. The first were really focused on locating identifying and disrupting terrorist networks and people who wished us ill
Johnson. The Policy Center posted this one hour event. Jason well good afternoon. Im jason gourmet, the president of the bipartisan Policy Center. Real pleasure to welcome you to todays discussion, reflections on 9 11 and threats to the homeland. We find ourselves in a pretty profound Inflection Point at this moment, i think as most people are aware in 10 days, we will honor the 20th anniversary of the 9 11 tragedy which took the lives of 2997 americans and i think changed our nation in many significant ways and we are honored to have two bbc stalwarts, Tom Daschle and Trent Lott with us here today for an initial discussion, both thinking back to their own experiences but also what it means for the nation. Yesterday the United States ended its military presence in afghanistan, which raises critical questions about the changing threat environment, which are only compounded by the increased domestic radicalization that our nation is grappling with. And just delighted Susan Page will be l
Initial discussion, both thinking back to their own experiences but also what it means for the nation. Also, as everybody knows, yesterday the United States ended its military presence in afghanistan, which raises critical questions about the changing threat environment, which are only compounded by the increased domestic radicalization that our nation is grappling with. And just elated Susan Page will , be leading a discussion with senator Jeh Johnson Phil Zelikow and Phil Zelikow who can share some thoughts about where the process takes us going forwards. The bipartisan policy centers efforts here really began over a decade ago when Tom Kane and lee hamilton, the chairs of the 9 11 commission came to bpc and led a series of discussion groups and recommendations and papers trying to advance the core findings of the 9 11 commission. And i am reminded by todays events that much of our work focused on the fact that there were really two types of redmond dacians in that commission report.
Rep. Mccarthy thank you for joining us today. It has been a tragic week for this nation. At least 18 seriously injured. Earlier this week, we saw 13 Flag Draped Coffins arrived back home. These 13 soldiers gave their lives to make sure to bring americans home safely. Today on the floor we took a moment to honor them. We hope to have an opportunity to be recognized to move a bill by veteran mike gallagher. It is simple but we were requesting. We listened yesterday to general mckenzie say troops have left afghanistan, but we did not get everyone out that we wanted to get out. I heard the pentagon say the time just wasnt there to get more americans out. Let me be crystal clear. This is not the u. S. Governments timeline, this is the talibans timeline. The bill those four simple things. What is the plan to bring americans home safely . Not some, every single american. What about the list of weaponry . A sense in congress that the taliban should not be recognized, and the prohibition of any