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CNN: Jen Psaki says she talked with the Biden transition team about a roughly one-year term

Psaki was also interviewed on Wednesday during a virtual symposium held by the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service and the White House Correspondents'.…

May 10, 2021

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The Hoya: White House Press Secretary Aims To Rebuild Trust With Press, Confront Problems of Social Media

The event, titled “Where Do We Go From Here?” was hosted by the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service and the White House Correspondents’ Association on May. …

May 10, 2021

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Black Enterprise: VP Kamala Harris, Speaker Nancy Pelosi Make History as First Women to Lead the House and Senate During Presidential Address

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain also commented on the historic moment last week during a conversation with Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public. …

May 3, 2021

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The Hoya: Biden Administration Chiefs of Staff Recall Student Experiences at Georgetown, Discuss Challenges Facing Nation

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain (CAS ’83) and Chief of Staff to the Vice President Hartina Flournoy (CAS ’78, LAW ’84) reflected on President Joe Biden’s first 100…

April 30, 2021

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CNN: Harris and Pelosi make history as the first women to lead Senate and House during presidential address to Congress

"For the first time in American history, behind the President when he speaks, will be two women..." Klain said during a conversation with Georgetown University's Institute of…

April 29, 2021

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Washington Blade: Press symposium explores role of media in covering presidency

The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service and the White House Correspondents’ Association host “The Press, The Presidency and Trust,” on Wednesday, May 5,…

April 28, 2021

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Deseret News: How social media and ‘attention economy’ politics are redefining power in Washington

“We’re in this era of celebrity on Twitter and social media across the board,” Cheney said during a livestream with the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service…

April 27, 2021

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Talking Points Memo: Cheney- GOP Can Turn Corner From Trump By Rejecting Extremism Behind Capitol Attack

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) on Monday argued that the Republican Party can “turn a corner” from former President Trump by outright condemning symbols of extremism that were on…

April 13, 2021

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Combating Hate and Extremism Online

The panelists discussed how well American democracy has adjusted to the digital age and how hate speech, conspiracy theories, and extremist groups have proliferated on the…

April 9, 2021

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The Hoya: Female Trailblazers in Politics Reflect On Barriers Broken And Challenges Remaining

Despite a recent surge in the elections of female politicians nationwide, social barriers that prevent women from becoming involved with politics remain pervasive, panelists said…

March 26, 2021