All articles tagged with #news conference
Originally Published 4 months ago — by C-SPAN
Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie held a news conference advocating for Congress to vote on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Senator Alex Padilla was unexpectedly handcuffed and detained during a news conference, an incident that surprised him and he is reflecting on afterward.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News
Senator Alex Padilla became emotional on the Senate floor recounting his forcible removal and handcuffing at a news conference led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, warning about the dangerous precedent it sets for political and civil rights.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed by authorities during a news conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles after attempting to ask a question, sparking controversy amid ongoing immigration enforcement issues.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC News
Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and detained during a Los Angeles news conference held by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, after attempting to question her about immigration protests, prompting widespread condemnation from political leaders and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
Elon Musk explained that his black eye was caused by his 5-year-old son X, whom he encouraged to punch him during a playful moment at a White House news conference with President Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
A news conference promoting the July 6 boxing match between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal erupted into a brawl between their teams after Diaz abruptly left before faceoffs. Tensions were high due to their previous UFC encounter, and the situation escalated when a member of Diaz's team threw a punch at Masvidal, leading to a fight between both teams. Security eventually restored order, and neither Diaz nor Masvidal appeared to be injured.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The UFC has postponed a news conference in Dublin featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, originally scheduled to promote their June 29 fight at UFC 303. No reason was provided for the postponement. McGregor, who has not fought since a leg injury in 2021, is set to make his return in what he calls "the greatest comeback in sports history."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Star Tribune
Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel drew attention to himself at the news conference for WNBA No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark by mimicking a heart sign she makes to her family after games, sparking an uncomfortable exchange captured on video and shared on social media.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WDSU New Orleans
The Hammond Police Department is holding a news conference to address the overdose of a Southeastern Louisiana University student, with details about the drug involved remaining unclear. The Fentanyl Overdose Response Team will be present at the conference, and the student's condition has not been disclosed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
China has announced the elimination of the annual news conference by Premier Li Qiang, a rare opportunity for top Chinese leaders to take questions from the media, with the spokesperson for the National People's Congress stating that the premier's press conference will not be held in the next few years without further explanation. The move comes ahead of the opening of the weeklong meeting of the largely ceremonial congress, which is being closely watched for indications of steps the government will take to boost the struggling economy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
French President Emmanuel Macron showcased his leadership during a lengthy news conference, outlining plans for economic reforms, strengthening France's health and education systems, and addressing global crises. Despite lacking a parliamentary majority, he pledged to implement changes and emphasized the need to combat far-right influence in European politics. Macron also addressed controversies surrounding newly appointed ministers and expressed regret for not emphasizing the importance of supporting victims of abuse.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation in a news conference and call-in show, declaring that the war in Ukraine will continue until Russia achieves its goals of "de-Nazification" and "demilitarization" of the country. Putin ruled out another conscription wave, claiming success in recruiting contract soldiers, and expressed confidence in Russia's military advancement in Ukraine. He repeated false claims about Ukraine's leadership and accused the United States and Europe of facilitating the conflict. The combined media event served as a platform for Putin's reelection campaign and highlighted his authoritarian rule. Families of mobilized Russian soldiers expressed growing discontent and demanded the demobilization of their loved ones.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ForexLive
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will be holding a news conference soon, which may impact foreign exchange trading. Traders are advised to carefully consider the risks involved and seek advice from financial or tax advisors. FOREXLIVE™ provides educational services and does not endorse opinions or recommendations from external sources. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze and went silent during a news conference, prompting concern from his Republican colleagues. McConnell was escorted away by Sen. John Barrasso before returning a few minutes later and stating that he was fine. A McConnell aide explained that he had felt lightheaded and needed a moment. McConnell had previously suffered a fall in March, resulting in a concussion and rib fracture, and had only returned to the Senate in mid-April.