Political Jar

The President participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
2025-04-18 12:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
Closed Press

Can Media Literacy Combat Misinformation?
2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | American University School of International Service, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20016, United States
Misinformation poses significant risks to democracy, public health, and social stability. Find out more from Dr. Badrinathan’s Research!

Misinformation poses significant risks to democracy, public health, and social stability. Since 2016, numerous media literacy initiatives have been introduced in classrooms worldwide, with substantial investments aimed at improving misinformation outcomes. But how effective are these efforts? To address this question, Dr. Badrinathan presents research from a large-scale media literacy initiative in India, conducted in partnership with a state government agency. A field experiment across 600 classrooms in 583 villages, involving 13,500 students, tested the impact of a four-month curriculum designed to build critical thinking skills, shift norms, and improve knowledge about health misinformation among the most vulnerable. As governments seek long-term strategies to combat misinformation, these findings underscore the potential of sustained, classroom-based education.

Join Professor Badrinathan and CAS professor Tom Costello to discuss this important topic!
April 18th at 12:00pm
Room SIS 300
Lunch provided

Professor Badrinathan works on misinformation, media, and politics, with a regional focus on South Asia. Her research spans three substantive areas. (1) Countering misinformation: How can we make citizens more resilient to falsehoods? (2) Accountability for misinformation: How do we hold elites responsible for spreading false information? (3) Impacts of misinformation: What are the political and societal consequences of misinformation on violence, prejudice, and quality of democracy?Methodologically, she relies on field experiments, original surveys, and primary data collection. She often collaborate with civil society organizations and government institutions to design projects that evaluate policy impacts and produce actionable evidence. Her latest project involves a long-term randomized controlled trial providing education on misinformation to over 13,000 schoolchildren across nearly 600 villages in India.
Her work has appeared in academic journals such as the American Political Science Review (x2) as well as popular press such as The Washington Post. It has also been featured on podcasts such as Scope Conditions and Grand Tamasha, as well as Indian media outlets like The Hindu, Scroll, and Hindustan Times.Prior to SIS, Professor Badrinathan earned a PhD in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and was a postdoc fellow at the University of Oxford.

Thomas Costello is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at American University. He studies where political and social beliefs come from, how they differ from person to person–and, ultimately, why they change–using AI and the tools of personality, cognitive, clinical, and political science. During his doctoral training in clinical psychology at Emory University (2016-2022) and postdoctoral fellowship at MIT (2022-2024), he has published dozens of research papers in peer-reviewed outlets, including Science, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Bulletin, and Trends in Cognitive Sciences. He has been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, CBC/Radio-Canada, and Scientific American, among many others, and his work has accumulated millions of views and comments on social media. Thomas has garnered extramural grant support (totaling > $500,000) from organizations including Effective Ventures, Reset, and Google. He was awarded the Heritage Dissertation Research Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the JS Tanaka Dissertation Award from the Association for Research in Personality, and the Klarman Fellowship from Cornell University.

In-Town Pool Call Time
2025-04-19 07:30, 2025-04-20 09:00, 2025-04-21 09:00, 2025-04-22 09:00, 2025-04-23 09:00, 2025-04-24 09:00 (America/New_York)
In-Town Pool

Camp United Nations for Girls Toronto 2025
2025-04-19 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 475 Yonge St, 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1X7, Canada
Girls step on the world stage to study global affairs and diplomacy then hone their decision making skills at Camp United Nations for Girls.

Camp United Nations for Girls Toronto 2025 introduces girls to the work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the organization’s purpose. This is followed by a study of the structure, leadership, and the rules of procedure of the United Nations. Each student will be given an assignment to serve as a delegate for a UN Member State. When the General Assembly convenes delegates will propose a resolution. The resolution will be subject to negotiation and amendment by the UN Delegates before a vote on a final version of the resolution. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides qualify to earn a Global Action Award or World Thinking badge for participating in Camp United Nations for Girls; badges and awards not provided.
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staff are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.

Easter Sunday
2025-04-20 00:00 - 23:59 (Etc/GMT) | United States
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The President and The First Lady participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll
2025-04-21 10:30 (America/New_York)
Pre-Credentialed Media

Baker Briefing Live: The Ramifications of Trump’s Mass Deportations
2025-04-21 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join us at Baker Briefing Live to discuss the impact of Trump’s mass deportation campaign

Since entering office nearly three months ago, President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to ramp up immigration enforcement and deport undocumented immigrants. He and his supporters have frequently portrayed irregular migration as a threat to national security and the economy, while critics point to the range of negative social and economic impacts of Trump’s expansive crackdown — and the many immigrants with legal status also being detained and deported.

This episode of the “Baker Briefing” podcast, featuring guests Tony Payan and Luz Garcini and recorded in front of a live studio audience, will explore how the Trump administration is reshaping U.S. immigration policy, the broader impacts on American life and society, and the questions at stake in the courts.

This event is free and open to the public.

Livestream—Baker Briefing:The Ramifications of Trump’s Mass Deportations
2025-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a livestream event discussing the impact of Trump’s mass deportations.

Since entering office nearly three months ago, President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to ramp up immigration enforcement and deport undocumented immigrants. He and his supporters have frequently portrayed irregular migration as a threat to national security and the economy, while critics point to the range of negative social and economic impacts of Trump’s expansive crackdown — and the many immigrants with legal status also being detained and deported.

This episode of the “Baker Briefing” podcast, featuring guests Tony Payan and Luz Garcini and recorded in front of a live studio audience, will explore how the Trump administration is reshaping U.S. immigration policy, the broader impacts on American life and society, and the questions at stake in the courts.

College Enrollment and Work Activity of High School Graduates
2025-04-22 10:00 UTC | Washington, DC

Sustainability Summit: Resilient Energy and Materials Future
2025-04-22 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join us at the Sustainability Summit to learn about building a resilient future with sustainable energy and materials

As global sustainability challenges become increasingly complex, finding solutions at the intersection of energy, policy, and society requires innovative thinking and collaboration. The Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies will host the inaugural Sustainability Summit, bringing together thought leaders, industry experts, policymakers, and students to explore innovative solutions through a systems-level approach.

The summit will examine sustainability’s three core dimensions — environment, economy, and society — highlighting cutting-edge research, policy insights, and emerging technologies. Discussions will focus on advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and developing actionable strategies that balance ambition with real-world feasibility. This event underscores the Center for Energy Studies’ leadership in sustainability and the vital role of student-driven initiatives in addressing today’s most pressing multidisciplinary challenges. The event will feature posters of graduate student research, where students will engage with participants on the practical application of their research.

GRADUATE STUDENTS: If you are interested in participating in the student poster session, please complete the online registration form. Once registered, you will receive more information regarding the session.

It is free and open to the public; Lunch will be provided.

Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
2025-04-22 13:00 (America/New_York) | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
On Camera

The President participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission
2025-04-22 16:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office

Employment Characteristics of Families
2025-04-23 10:00 UTC | Washington, DC

The President receives his Intelligence Briefing
2025-04-23 11:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office

The President signs Executive Orders
2025-04-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
White House Press Pool

The Electoral College & How Other Republics Elect Heads of Government
2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Mr. Michael C. Maibach is a Distinguished Fellow at Save Our States and will speak on the topic of the Electoral College

About the Lecture:
The American Constitution is the world’s oldest. It was designed by our Founders to withstand the storms of faction, geographic expansion, war – and even Civil War. The Founders studied history. They knew that democracies always fail. Plato writes in The Republic that “democracies always become tyrannies.” How is it that our 235-year-old Constitution still governs our land? In a phrase – “checks and balances.” The Constitution has internal mechanisms that, while imperfect, were created because men are quite imperfect. Just as a sailor must tack back and forth to reach his destination, the Constitution forces us to share and exchange the levers of power to keep the ship of state from floundering and on course. When someone says, “The Electoral College is undemocratic,” a fair reply may be – “Of course it is. We are a republic, not a democracy.” Even so, America is much more democratic than most republics in choosing a head of state. Was Mr. Churchill’s name on the ballots of all Englishmen? Was Mr. Trudeau’s name on the votes of all Canadians? Decidedly not. We will explore why virtually all sustained republics embrace “checks and balances” and a “two-step” electoral process – not a simple majority rule. There is nothing simple about self-government.

About the Speaker:
Mr. Michael C. Maibach is a seasoned professional in global business diplomacy. From 2003 to 2012, he was the President & CEO of the European-American Business Council after serving for 18 years as the Vice President of Global Government Affairs for the Intel Corporation. Today, he is a Trustee and Managing Director of the James Wilson Institute, and a Distinguished Fellow on American Federalism at Save Our States. Mr. Maibach has earned M.A. degrees from Northern Illinois University, Georgetown University, Ashland University, and The Institute of World Politics, where he also serves as a member of our Honorary Board of Advisors. He frequently speaks at schools and civic groups to discuss and defend the Founders’ Constitution and their Electoral College design.
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City of Science: Van Gogh and the End of Nature
2025-04-23 18:30 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Elebash Recital Hall, The Graduate Center, 365 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Michael Lobel in Conversation with Peter Groffman

Vincent van Gogh is usually thought of as a painter of nature (sunflowers, fields, stars) portraying his direct encounters with a world unspoiled by technology. Michael Lobel challenges this view by showing how Van Gogh’s work is inseparable from the age of industrialization in which he lived — from its factories and polluted skies to its coal mines and gasworks — even drawing on industrial waste for materials. He reveals how Van Gogh engaged with the environmental realities of his time, forewarning of the threats of climate change and ecological destruction we face today. Lobel, a professor of Art History at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center, speaks about this alternative look at Van Gogh with Peter Groffman, a professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center and at Brooklyn College.

Presented with the Advanced Science Research Center, the Ph.D. Program in Art History, and the Center for the Humanities.

True False Hot Cold Screening
2025-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ray Stark Family Theatre, 900 West 34th Street, #108, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, United States
Join CPF for a screening of True False Hot Cold, an award-winning documentary centered around climate change, empathy, and civil discourse.

The USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, Bridge Entertainment Labs, and the USC Dornsife Wrigley Institute of Environment and Sustainability invite you to join a screening of True False Hot Cold on Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Ray Stark Family Theatre (SCA 108). This award-winning documentary is centered around climate change, empathy, and civil discourse. It was filmed in Utah over the course of one summer in a county where many residents don’t believe in climate change. Instead of focusing on the obvious divisions, the documentary offers ideas about building bridges with people who have very different identities and beliefs.

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Steven Olikara, the President of Bridge Entertainment Labs, will moderate a discussion with Ben Stillerman, the documentary’s Director and Producer. The discussion will be intertwined with various clips. You can find more information and the trailer for the film on the True False Hot Cold website: https://www.truefalsehotcold.com
This event is held in partnership with Bridge Entertainment Labs, the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability, and The USC Schwarzenegger Institute. Partner USC student organizations include the USC Political Union (a chapter of BridgeUSA).

ZOOM LINK COMING SOON

The President greets the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway
2025-04-24 12:00 (America/New_York) | Stakeout Location
Open Press

The President participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway
2025-04-24 12:05 (America/New_York) | Cabinet Room

Latin America and the Origins and Development of the Nuclear Order
2025-04-24 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Room, 121 Bay State Road, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Join us for a talk with J. Luis Rodriguez on Latin America’s role in nuclear-weapon-free zones and reshaping global nuclear governance.

In this talk, J. Luis Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of International Security and Law at George Mason University’s Schar School for Policy and Government, will explore how Latin American countries have influenced nuclear politics. He will highlight their role in creating a nuclear-weapon-free zone and shaping the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Drawing on his extensive research into the Global South’s agency in international security, Dr. Rodriguez will discuss the concept of ’embedded ordering,’ showcasing how these states have leveraged existing institutions to reform global governance in nuclear risk reduction.
J. Luis Rodriguez is an assistant professor of international security and law at George Mason University’s Schar School for Policy and Government. He analyzes and compares how developing countries design norms of humanitarian intervention, nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament mechanisms, and regulations on emerging technologies with security applications. Dr. Rodriguez is an adjunct non-resident fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and an affiliate of Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation, where he was a Stanton Nuclear Security Postdoctoral Fellow and a Social Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow with funding from the MacArthur Foundation. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in International Relations from El Colegio de Mexico.

The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway
2025-04-24 13:05 (America/New_York) | Oval Office

Pathways to Peace in the Middle East? A Conversation with Rhodes and Boot
2025-04-24 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | USC Davidson Conference Center, 3409 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States
Join CPF for a discussion on the challenges and solutions for achieving lasting peace in the Middle East with two expert guests.

From the war in Gaza to the post-Assad government in Syria, new challenges have emerged in the path toward achieving peace in the Middle East. Is a 2-state solution currently viable or fantasy? Is the status quo tenable? Which version of a single state has promise? What does the US support and what do major regional players support? Given where we are, what are the most viable pathways to peace between Israel and its neighbors?
Join CPF Director Bob Shrum and renowned foreign policy experts Ben Rhodes and Max Boot for an insightful discussion on April 24 at 4:30pm at the USC Davidson Center Vineyard Room. Arrive early for check in. Reception to follow.

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WHERE:The Vineyard Room at the USC Davidson Conference Center

WHEN:
Doors open at 3:00 PM; full itinerary coming soon

WHO:
Ben Rhodes – former Deputy National Security Advisor; co-founder and co-chair of National Security Action; host of Crooked Media’s “Pod Save the World”; author of “After the Fall: Being American in the World We’ve Made”
Max Boot – Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow in National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations; author of New York Times Bestsellers “The Road Not Taken” and “Reagan: His Life and Legend”
Bob Shrum – Director, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future; Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics; Author of “Concessions of a Serial Campaigner”

FREE copies of the Ben Rhodes book “After the Fall” and the Max Boot book “Reagan: His Life and Legend” will be made available on a first come first served basis. Supplies are limited.
This discussion is part of the CPF “Combating Antisemitism and Other Forms of Hatred” series. Thank you to our sponsor the Nir family. See videos from prior events in this series.Oct. 15, 2024 “Experiencing Hatred: True Stories to End Hate and Educate“Oct. 23, 2023 “Conversation with Bret Stephens and Zev Yaroslavsky“

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The President signs Executive Orders
2025-04-24 16:30 (America/New_York) | Oval Office

The President departs The White House en route Leesburg Executive Airport Landing Zone
2025-04-24 18:35 (America/New_York) | South Lawn
