Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology has raised concerns about its impact on the labor force. A recent Bipartisan Policy Center discussion contends that the issue may not be just in job function, but also at the intersection of technology and labor mobility... Read More

WASHINGTON — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, were among those in attendance to honor America’s women veterans and recognize 75 years of women’s integration into the U.S. Armed Forces at a “Women Veterans Recognition Day” event at the Military Women’s Memorial... Read More

WASHINGTON — When an oil and gas pipeline was disrupted by a ransomware attack just two years ago, other vital industries took notice. Now, the administration is seeking to secure the nation’s infrastructure from cyberthreats through mandatory minimum standards. “The Colonial Pipeline hack was a transformative... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Agency for International Development is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that has, since 1961, administered civilian aid to help with extreme poverty, health crises, food insecurity and climate change in more than a hundred countries around the world. USAID... Read More

WASHINGTON — When it comes to energy permitting reform, it sounds like even the president is looking to Sen. Joe Manchin’s, D-W.Va., proposal as a starting place for discussion.  As the United States looks to build infrastructure projects and other efforts for optimal environmental and social... Read More

WASHINGTON — Every so often the idea of imposing work requirements in Medicaid comes through Congress. Well, the concept is making headway again, and this time at the state level.  Currently, Arkansas is the only state to have implemented work and reporting requirements in Medicaid, requiring... Read More

WASHINGTON — In her last public event before taking on her new role as CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, Monica Medina told the Wilson Center she’s confident in the world’s ability to meet its global sustainability challenges thanks to environmental diplomacy, private sector partnerships and... Read More

WASHINGTON — Music superstar Sir Elton John testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday morning. Appearing remotely from the United Kingdom at the “PEPFAR at 20: Achieving and Sustaining Epidemic Control” hearing, he urged the committee to continue to fund President George W. Bush’s 2003... Read More

WASHINGTON — American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental organization, published its most recent annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers, highlighting 10 rivers in the United States where climate change and adverse industrial and human activity have put water supplies and ecosystems at risk.  While many of... Read More