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A Conversation with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz

On Monday, April 14th, members of the Georgetown community packed the Lorfink Auditorium for a conversation on some of the most pressing questions in international affairs: what…

April 17, 2026

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Understanding Trump’s Trade Policies: A Conversation with Bob Lighthizer

On Wednesday, April 23, as part of the Institute of Politics and Public Service’s partnership with the Brunswick Group, GU Politics was proud to co-host an engaging…

April 28, 2025

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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

Past Events

Black in the White House

Marlon Marshall (MPM’19), who served as Special Assistant to the President during the Barack Obama Administration and a Spring 2017 GU Politics Fellow, talked about what…

March 1, 2021

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The Hoya: Former Black Staffers Advocate for Greater Diversity in the White House

The lack of diversity among senior White House staff has created a challenging environment for Black staffers, according to a panel of Black former White House staffers in an…

March 1, 2021

Past Events

Transition 2020

Building A New Administration The first conversation of Transition 2020 was moderated by Karen Travers (C’00, MA ’03), White House correspondent for ABC News, in conversation…

December 8, 2020

Press Releases and Announcements

Transition 2020: A Three-Part Event

With President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris assuming office next month, the federal government has begun its official transition of power. Join the…

December 3, 2020