Last week, at a closed-door fundraiser hosted at California Governor Gavin Newsom’s home, Minnesota Governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz privately advocated for the elimination of the electoral college and stated the need for a national popular vote. Walz quickly tried to walk back these comments, saying that his “position is the campaign’s position,” Read More
The enforcement of immigration laws is constantly plagued with lack of prioritization and funding. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the federal law enforcement agency tasked with combatting transnational crime and enforcing immigration laws, has been transformed under the Biden Administration to a travel facilitation agency for illegal aliens and a grant making organization for sanctuary Read More
Brad Bishop joins the podcast this week to talk about his extensive experience in the executive branch of the U.S. government. Brad discusses his roles at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the White House, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He highlights the differences between these roles, emphasizing the importance… Read More
In this episode of "Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson," Dr. Carson hosts Peter Navarro, an economist and former Trump administration official, to discuss the multifaceted challenges posed by China. They delve into the impact of Chinese trade policies on American manufacturing and national security, discussing the importance of tariffs and "Buy American" initiatives. Navarro… Read More
In this episode of the "Heard on West Exec,”host Irv Dennis, CFO of the American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) and former CFO of HUD, discusses his experiences in the executive branch and the significance of understanding government operations. He is joined by HL McCullough, an intern at ACI and a student at Pepperdine University, who shares… Read More
The filibuster is a parliamentary procedure in the United States Senate that allows for prolonged debate on proposed legislation, in an attempt to delay or prevent a vote on a bill. The term "filibuster" comes from the Dutch word "vrijbuiter," meaning "pirate" or "freebooter," which evolved into the Spanish "filibustero." Colloquially, it refers to obstructionist Read More
Temporary protected status (TPS) is an immigration designation under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationalities Act (INA) that is determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security granting eligible individuals the right to “temporarily” stay in the United States. TPS is approved for countries where conditions in the country or region temporarily prevent the nationals Read More
Dr. Carson and the American Cornerstone Institute team are excited to present "Heard on West Exec," a brand-new weekly podcast dedicated to exploring the intricacies of working within the federal executive branch. In this episode of "Heard on West Exec,” host Evelyn Lim from the American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) speaks with Irv Dennis, former CFO… Read More
In this episode of "Heard on West Exec,” host Evelyn Lim from the American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) speaks with Irv Dennis, former CFO of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Irv, who spent 38 years at Ernst and Young, shares his experience addressing HUD's financial challenges. They discuss some of the themes… Read More