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Understanding U.S. Action in Venezuela
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
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Please join Perry World House for a timely conversation examining the U.S. government policy and actions toward Venezuela, including strikes on Venezuelan boats and the people on board.
Over the recent weeks, Venezuela has surged back into global headlines amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The United States has conducted military strikes against Venezuelan boats in international waters, raising questions about the legality of the Trump administration’s actions. Our panel will explore why the United States has chosen to act now, what strategic objectives are shaping current policy, and how these decisions are being interpreted across Latin America and beyond. As the situation on the ground continues to shift, experts will assess potential endgames for U.S.–Venezuela relations, and the international law implications.

SPEAKERS
Samantha Vinograd leads Brunswick’s U.S. geopolitical practice. She has served under three bipartisan Administrations and in several key private sector roles.
Most recently, she served as the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism, Threat Prevention, and Law Enforcement Policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security where she developed, implemented and evaluated policies to identify and mitigate risks to the U.S. Prior to joining the Biden Administration, Samantha led global public policy at Stripe and worked for Goldman Sachs where she focused on building public-private sector partnerships. Samantha began her career in Baghdad under President Bush working for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and she subsequently served on President Obama’s National Security Council as the Director for Iraq, Director for International Economics and Energy and as the Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor. She is a CBS News contributor, a Senior Advisor at the Biden Institute, and a Trustee at Save the Children US.
She is fluent in French and studied advanced Arabic and Hebrew. She received her BA in Asian and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Pennsylvania and her MA in security studies from Georgetown University.
William Burke-White is a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School. Burke-White, an international lawyer and political scientist, is a leading expert on US foreign policy, multilateral institutions, and international law. He researches and writes on the relationships between law and politics in international affairs and has particular expertise on the design and implementation of complex global governance solutions that involve multiple countries, international institutions, and multilateral legal regimes. He has significant regional expertise on Russia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. His current research examines the role of sub-state actors in the international legal system and the impacts of changing global power dynamics on the norms and structures of international law. Professor Burke-White served as the Inaugural Director of Perry World House from 2014 to 2019. He holds both bachelor’s and law degrees from Harvard University, and a doctorate in international relations from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.

MODERATOR
Michael C. Horowitz is Director of Perry World House and Richard Perry Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also Senior Fellow in Innovation and Technology at the Council on Foreign Relations. From 2022 to 2024, Professor Horowitz served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development and Emerging Capabilities. He is the author of The Diffusion of Military Power: Causes and Consequences for International Politics, and the co-author of Why Leaders Fight. He won the Karl Deutsch Award given by the International Studies Association for early career contributions to the fields of international relations and peace research. He has published in a wide array of peer reviewed journals and popular outlets. His research interests include the intersection of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics with global politics, military innovation, the role of leaders in international politics, and geopolitical forecasting methodology. Professor Horowitz worked for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy as a Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow. He is a life member at the Council on Foreign Relations. Professor Horowitz received his Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University and his B.A. in political science from Emory University.

Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
2025-12-11 13:00 (America/New_York) | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
On Camera

In-Town Pool Call Time
2025-12-11 09:00, 2025-12-10 09:00, 2025-12-09 09:00, 2025-12-08 09:00 (America/New_York) | The White House

Producer Price Index
2025-12-11 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Year in Review
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Zingerman’s Greyline, 100 North Ashley Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join It’s Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark & Rick Pluta as they look back on this year in politics…and look forward to what’s on the horizon.

Zingerman’s Greyline – Ann Arbor100 N Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – 7:00 PMIn person and online
It’s been a year — it seems like longer. We’ve seen the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, and political games and gamesmanship in Lansing.
Join us at our next Issues & Ale, as we take a look back… and a look forward at what’s to come in Michigan in 2026 (hint: one of the largest elections in recent state history).
Join Michigan Public’s It’s Just Politics team of Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta, and their expert political panel, as they discuss what’s happened – and what’s on the horizon… and take your questions!
Zoe & Rick’s panel will include

Emily Lawler, Politics Editor, The Detroit Free Press
Colin Jackson, Capitol Reporter, Michigan Public Radio Network

Attend in person or watch online! Admission is free, but in-person space is limited so advance registration is needed.

You Are Democracy: Flourishing Community Meetings
2025-12-10 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Powerhouse Arts, 322 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
A civic imagination gathering for everyone who wants better public engagement and more input in actual decision-making spaces.

Working together, Bard College’s Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities, The Assembly Project, People’s Creative Institute , Columbia World Projects, and The Civic Engagement Commission in collaboration with Powerhouse Arts are excited to present “You Are Democracy: A Series on Collective Power,” a three-part event series focused on democracy beyond elections. This series will include a film screening, model civic assembly, and a celebratory reimagining of a public meeting.
Join us for an evening that reimagines what civic life can feel like. Flourishing Community Meetings is a warm, art-infused gathering where neighbors, organizers, and dreamers come together to imagine the futures our city deserves. Over good food, live music, and guided creative exercises, participants will listen to visionary storytellers, reflect in small groups, and co-create bold civic ideas through fun and creative means. Together we’ll build a living “Manifesto of Possible Futures” — a collective snapshot of what becomes possible when creativity, community, and belonging shape public life. Come ready to dream, play, and co-author new possibilities for New York City.
The event will be hosted by artist Yazmany Arboleda (The People’s Institute) with guest speakers Caron Atlas (Arts & Democracy), Sulu LeoNimm (Theatre of the Oppressed NYC), and Johnny Thornton (Arts Gowanus) and a special musical performance by Púyaloahí. Come dance with our giant puppet twins Civic & Engagement! Catering provided by Eat Off Beat. Children welcome! Spanish interpretation provided!

Vehicle directions(please note there is no parking onsite):
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Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Public Transit directions:
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Join us for "The Wheelhouse" LIVE at Connecticut Public!
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 1049 Asylum Ave, 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
Join us for a special taping of “The Wheelhouse” LIVE at our Hartford studio Wednesday night, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.

If free press is the cornerstone of American Democracy, what do the Trump administration’s attacks on late night TV hosts – and Congress’ claw back of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting – tell us about the future of American politics and pop culture?
Panelists include:

Bilal Sekou, Associate professor of political science, University of Hartford
Liz Kurantowicz, Republican analyst and owner, The Drury Group
Amanda J. Crawford, Journalist and professor of media law, press history, and writing and reporting classes, University of Connecticut

Light refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.!

This event will be recorded, filmed and photographed. By registering for and attending this event, you give Connecticut Public authorization to use your image with any reproduction, distribution and broadcast of the event and for marketing purposes.

The President greets Pastors
2025-12-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
Closed Press

2025 BizFed Political Forecast
2025-12-10 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 10201 W Pico Blvd, 10201 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90064, United States
Join BizFed’s Political Forecast to gain insider insights on California politics, policy, and power in 2026.

FOX STUDIOS LOT – Zanuck Theater
Join BizFed’s 2025 Political Forecast – a powerhouse event where politics, policy, and power collide to shape California’s future.
This year’s Forecast brings together business leaders, policymakers, and campaign strategists to break down the forces influencing 2026 — from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. — and what they mean for the future of advocacy, regulation, and economic growth.
What to Expect

Expert Policy Insights from leading political analysts and insiders
Legislative & Election Forecasts on statewide and local dynamics
Networking with California’s Power Leaders across business, government, and civic sectors

2025 Speakers Lineup (To Be Announced)
Stay tuned for our full speaker lineup — featuring voices from both sides of the aisle, top communications strategists, and media insiders who help shape the narrative of California politics.
Keynote: Mike Madrid, Co-Founder & Principal, GrassrootslabModertor: Elex Michaelson, CNN Host “The Story is with Elex Michaelson”Panel: – Marva Diaz, CA Target Book and Marva Diaz Strategies
– Melanie Mason, Policito Senior Political Reporter,
– Paul Mitchell, Data Consultant, Redistricting Partners
Event Details
Political Forecast: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Members: $125 Early Bird | $150 RegularNon-Members: $150 Early Bird | $175 Regular (includes Holiday Party ticket)
Holiday Party Immediately Following: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM(Ticket included with Forecast purchase. BizFed members only.)
Always a wildly popular event, attended by key business decision-makers across the greater Los Angeles region, the Political Forecast is BizFed’s premier forum to hear from insiders on both sides of the aisle and learn what to expect at the local, state, and federal levels.
Parking Information
On the day of the program, please park at:Fox Studios Lot – Gate 4, Galaxy Way Parking Structure📍 Address: 10200 W. Galaxy Way, Los Angeles, CA 90067

The President partcipates in a Roundtable
2025-12-10 14:00 (America/New_York) | Roosevelt Room

The Euro-Pacific Nexus – U.S.-German collaboration in the Indo-Pacific
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | East-West Center (John A. Burns Hall), 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI, 96848, United States
Germany and the U.S. stand to gain from working together in the Indo-Pacific – as does the region on the whole.

European and Indo-Pacific security are inextricably linked. Indeed, Germany’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific has been growing for years – a reflection of the region’s importance for Germany’s trading partners and shipping routes – and as laid out in its 2020 “Indo-Pacific Guidelines”. But with the war in Ukraine ushering in a new era of German and European defense policy, the Indo-Pacific’s role in European security has increased significantly as well. Whether it is in protecting freedom of navigation, strengthening resilience of Pacific Island States, working with countries in the Indo-Pacific on their defense industrial base, or confronting strategic competition in the region, Germany and the U.S. stand to gain from working together – as does the region on the whole. Drawing on his diplomatic experience from serving in China, Berlin and Washington D.C., Alex will discuss how the U.S. and Germany can align their strategic interests in the region – and where they might diverge.
Alex Taylor-Fowles has worked on Indo-Pacific Affairs for the German Embassy in Washington D.C. since July 2024. Before joining the Embassy, Alex served for one year as the Transatlantic Diplomatic Fellow in the U.S. Department of State, first in the Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs, and then in China House, where he supported the expansion of the Strategic Communications team. Prior to his posting in Washington D.C., Alex served as Chief of Staff to the German government’s Commissioner for Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance between 2020 and 2023, in the foreign office’s headquarters in Berlin. Between 2017 and 2020, he served as German’s Deputy Consul General in Chengdu, China, where he led the Consulate’s public diplomacy work, as well as trade and economic affairs. From 2014-16, he covered science diplomacy, environmental and cyber issues at the Embassy in London. Alex holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Warwick and a master’s in environmental technology from Imperial College London, where he won the award for best thesis. Before entering the foreign service, he worked for several years in the private sector, in business development, communications and sustainability consulting. He is a 2023 Young Leader of the American Council on Germany.”

Capitol Hill Luncheon: Eating Ourselves Sick? (December 10)
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 902 Hart Senate Office Bldg, 902 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Join Tufts and Food Tank on Capitol Hill for a bipartisan look at how ultra-processed foods shape U.S. health and what we can do.

On Wednesday, December 10th, we invite you to join the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University and Food Tank on Capitol Hill for a timely luncheon conversation about one of the biggest public health challenges of our time: ultra-processed foods.
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) now make up more than half of the calories consumed in the United States. Mounting evidence links UPF to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even premature death. At the same time, these foods are deeply embedded in school meals, federal nutrition programs, and the daily diets of millions of Americans.
This bipartisan gathering will explore what UPF really are, what the science tells us about their health impacts, and how state and federal policymakers are beginning to respond. This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with leaders shaping the future of food and health in the United States.
DetailsCapitol Hill LuncheonEating Ourselves Sick? Ultra-Processed Foods and U.S. Health PolicyWednesday, December 10, 2025.
Doors at 11:30AM. Program 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET.902 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC
Speakers Include (in alphabetical order):

U.S. Member of Congress Vern Buchanan Confirmed
Anuraag Chigurupati, Operating Officer, Devoted Medical Confirmed
U.S. Member of Congress Maxine Dexter, M.D. Confirmed
Kyle Diamantas, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, FDA Confirmed
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Confirmed
Dariush Mozaffarian, Director, Food is Medicine Institute Confirmed
Radha Muthiah, President and CEO, Capital Area Food Bank Confirmed
Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank Confirmed
Robert Paarlberg, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College Confirmed
Jennifer Pomeranz, Associate Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at New York University Confirmed
Arvin Singh, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health Confirmed
U.S. Member of Congress Shri Thanedar Confirmed
More to be annouced soon!

Note this event will also be available via livestream at FoodTank.com

Generational Perspectives on Georgian Politics
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | CA
Join us for a webinar on the disruptive political patterns apparent since independence, and what this means for Georgia today.

Tedo Japaridze and Gabriel Chubinidze discuss Georgia’s changing generational values and their impact on almost thirty-five years of Georgian independence. Is the deep political polarization in Georgia today generational? In what ways do evaluations of the Georgian revolutions of the last three and a half decades differ among Georgia’s youth and the country’s older generations? To what degree do the legacies of protest, conflict, and power continue to impact public debate today? This webinar brings together Ambassador Tedo Japaridze, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and National Security Advisor to President Eduard Shevardnadze with Gabriel Chubinidze, graduate student, historian and political commentator, for a conversation on the disruptive political patterns apparent in Georgian politics since independence, and what this means for Georgia’s leaders and citizenry today. Can democratic citizenship survive in a time of such moral and institutional fatigue? Is there a new generation waiting in the wings? Can it shape politics differently?
The webinar will conclude with a moderated Q&A session inviting reflections on the future of political life in Georgia.

Legislative Kickoff
2025-12-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall Street, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
One County. One Voice.

Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for our 2025 Legislative Kickoff, an annual event that brings together business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that support the success of Snohomish County’s economy. As the largest business advocacy organization in the region, EASC represents the diverse needs of our local industries in Olympia.

Presented by Boeing and Puget Sound Energy, in partnership with Herald Media, North Sound Media, Astound and Washington State University Everett, this event provides an essential platform for the business community to engage directly with legislators before the legislative session begins. We will discuss critical issues impacting Snohomish County, such as workforce development, infrastructure, business regulations, and emerging economic opportunities.

This is your chance to connect with policymakers, share your perspective, and ensure that Snohomish County’s economic priorities are heard. Don’t miss the opportunity to shape the legislative agenda for the future of our region.

Breakfast will be provided as part of your admission.

Pictured above from left to right:

Senator Marko Liias (D – 21st District)
Senator Marko Liias represents Washington’s 21st Legislative District, which includes the communities of Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood and Mukilteo.
A lifelong Washingtonian, he was born and raised in the neighborhoods he now serves. He began his legislative career in the State House in 2008, was appointed to the State Senate in 2014 and is currently serving his third term.
Senator Liias chairs the Senate Transportation Committee and is known for his work on major transportation investment, digital-safety and media-literacy education, environmental policy, and equity issues.

Representative Carolyn Eslick (R – 39th District, Position 2)
Representative Carolyn Eslick represents the 39th Legislative District in the Washington State House.
She previously served as mayor of Sultan, Washington, becoming the first woman to hold that office.
Her legislative priorities include child care, early learning, mental-health services and community and economic development.

Representative April Berg (D – 44th District)
Representative April Berg serves Washington’s 44th Legislative District, which includes parts of Snohomish and King counties.
She is the first Black woman to represent the 44th District and has deep roots in Snohomish County, where her family has lived for over two decades.
Her work focuses on advancing equity, youth and higher-education access, and policies that connect communities with opportunity.

Representative Sam Low (R – 39th District, Position 1)
Representative Sam Low serves Washington’s 39th Legislative District in the House of Representatives.
Born and raised in Snohomish County, he graduated from Everett High School and holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership.
Prior to the legislature, he was a small-business owner, teacher, coach and instructor, and served local government on the Lake Stevens City Council.

Have a question for our legislators?
Click here to submit your questions. The deadline for submissions is November 26, 2025. The moderator will relay submitted questions to the panel (time permitting).

Consumer Price Index
2025-12-10 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

Real Earnings
2025-12-10 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

The President delivers Remarks on the Economy
2025-12-09 18:10 (America/New_York) | Mount Airy Casino Resort, 2 Pocono Rd, Mount Pocono, PA, United States
Pre-Credentialed Media

The President attends the Vice President's Christmas Reception
2025-12-09 15:15 (America/New_York) | U.S. Naval Observatory

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time
2025-12-09 15:00 (America/New_York) | The White House
Out-of-Town Travel Pool

A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheraton Grand Sacramento, Grand Nave Ballroom, 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Join us in Sacramento on 12/9 for lunch and a discussion about California’s future.

A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek
Join PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye for a timely and wide-ranging conversation with California’s legislative analyst Gabriel Petek about the state budget and California’s economic outlook for the coming year. The conversation will follow a brief presentation of PPIC’s latest survey findings.
The event will be livestreamed on the PPIC website here.
The event will also be livestreamed to PPIC’s YouTube Page.
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Indy Chamber's Pancakes & Politics
2025-12-09 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Join the Indy Chamber Advocacy team as they discuss the anticipated hot-button issues facing the Indy region.

Join the Indy Chamber’s Advocacy team at the final Pancakes & Politics of 2025 to get an exclusive first look into Indiana’s 2026 legislative priorities.
At this event, hear directly from legislators on how these priorities will impact your organization and the Indy region in the years ahead.
PLEASE NOTE: Networking starts at 8:30 a.m. and the program begins at 9 a.m.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds for the ticket price are available if a cancellation notice is submitted 4 days before the event; however, please note that the Eventbrite fee will not be included. No refunds are available within 96 hours of the event’s starting time. For cancellations or any questions, please contact (317) 464-2238 to speak with the event manager. Thank you.

Productivity and Costs
2025-12-09 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

Black Founders Table: Policy 101
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 25 W Fayette St, 25 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
In today’s market, founders need more than a strong product—they need a political strategy.

This workshop explores how understanding government policy, procurement processes, and legislative priorities can give founders a competitive edge. We’ll go beyond civics and into strategy, covering:

How to use political intelligence to strengthen your go-to-market (GTM) approach
Ways to engage legislators not just as advocates but as allies in your growth
What equitable procurement in Maryland means—and how to position your company for it
Key legislation passed this session and how it affects your businesses
Insights from BFT’s “MBE Day” in Annapolis and how those conversations are shaping statewide priorities

Whether you’re seeking contracts, capital, or policy alignment, this session will help you treat politics like a lever—not a barrier—in scaling your company.

The President participates in a Roundtable
2025-12-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cabinet Room
White House Press Pool

Livestream – 25 Years Since Bush v. Gore: Contested Elections Then & Now
2025-12-08 10:15 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | CA
Join us virtually for our annual Presidential Elections Conference as we discuss contested elections.

Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and The Carter Center will co-host their fifth annual elections conference, “25 Years After Bush v. Gore: Contested Elections Then and Now,” at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the landmark Bush v. Gore Supreme Court decision, the 2025 convening will examine the state of contested elections in the United States — then and now — through a series of timely, solutions-oriented discussions.

Building on the Baker-Carter partnership and the legacy of the 2005 bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform, this year’s program draws from recent joint publications — “The Carter Baker Commission: 16 Years Later” (2021) and “Guiding Principles for Election Administration” (2024). These reports anchor two major conference sessions: one assessing the implementation challenges of the Guiding Principles, and another unpacking the evolving legal and political implications of redistricting in a polarized electoral landscape.

The opening panel will explore actionable strategies for safeguarding the integrity of U.S. elections, featuring insights from leading policy experts from the Bipartisan Policy Center, Issue One, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, and the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. Over lunch, key legal voices — including Ben Ginsberg, a central figure in the Bush v. Gore litigation — will revisit the historic 2000 dispute, tracing its influence on public trust in election outcomes. The afternoon session will take a closer look at how recent redistricting decisions are reshaping electoral competition and representation heading into 2026.

As confidence in democratic institutions faces mounting threats, this conference will offer a critical forum for reflection, debate, and the advancement of bipartisan solutions to strengthen electoral credibility in the years ahead.

25 Years After Bush v. Gore: Contested Elections Then and Now Program
2025-12-08 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Rice University’s Baker Institute, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join us for our annual Presidential Elections Program conference as we discuss contested elections.

Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and The Carter Center will co-host their fifth annual elections conference, “25 Years After Bush v. Gore: Contested Elections Then and Now,” at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the landmark Bush v. Gore Supreme Court decision, the 2025 convening will examine the state of contested elections in the United States — then and now — through a series of timely, solutions-oriented discussions.

Building on the Baker-Carter partnership and the legacy of the 2005 bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform, this year’s program draws from recent joint publications — “The Carter Baker Commission: 16 Years Later” (2021) and “Guiding Principles for Election Administration” (2024). These reports anchor two major conference sessions: one assessing the implementation challenges of the Guiding Principles, and another unpacking the evolving legal and political implications of redistricting in a polarized electoral landscape.

The opening panel will explore actionable strategies for safeguarding the integrity of U.S. elections, featuring insights from leading policy experts from the Bipartisan Policy Center, Issue One, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, and the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. Over lunch, key legal voices — including Ben Ginsberg, a central figure in the Bush v. Gore litigation — will revisit the historic 2000 dispute, tracing its influence on public trust in election outcomes. The afternoon session will take a closer look at how recent redistricting decisions are reshaping electoral competition and representation heading into 2026.

As confidence in democratic institutions faces mounting threats, this conference will offer a critical forum for reflection, debate, and the advancement of bipartisan solutions to strengthen electoral credibility in the years ahead.

The President and The First Lady participate in the Kennedy Center Honors
2025-12-07 18:15 (America/New_York) | John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
In-Town Travel Pool
