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9:00AM ET
Dr. Marty Makary, FDA Commissioner in conversation with Leland Vittert, Chief Washington Anchor, NewsNation
9:20 AM ET
Peter Navarro, White House Senior Counselor, Trade & Manufacturing in conversation with Blake Burman, Host "The Hill", NewsNation
9:40 AM ET
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), Chair, House Republican Policy Committee in conversation with Joe Khalil, Congressional Reporter, NewsNation
9:55 AM ET
Rep. John James (R-MI), Candidate for Michigan Governor in conversation with Mychael Schnell, Congressional Reporter, The Hill
10:10 AM ET
Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in conversation with Blake Burman, Chief Washington Correspondent, NewsNation
10:25AM ET
Fred Thiel, Chairman & CEO, MARA provides sponsor remarks before the networking break
Please join us for a short coffee/tea break proudly sponsored by MARA
10:45 AM ET
Kathy Warden, CEO, Northrop Grumman in conversation with Julia Manchester, National Political Reporter, The Hill
11:00 AM ET
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), Co-Chair, House Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in conversation with Raquel Martin, Washington DC Correspondent, Nexstar Media Group
11:15 AM ET
Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Vice Chair, House Ways & Means Committee in conversation with Kellie Meyer, Washington Correspondent, NewsNation
11:30 AM ET
Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Chair, House Budget Committee in conversation with Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief, NewsNation
12:00 PM ET
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senior Member, Senate Judiciary Committee in conversation with Alex Bolten, Senate Reporter, The Hill
12:50 PM ET
David Hogg, Gun Safety Advocate; Co-Founder & President, Leaders We Deserve & Co-Founder, March for Our Lives in conversation with Julia Manchester, National Political Reporter, The Hill
1:15 PM ET
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in conversation with Leland Vittert, Chief Washington Anchor, NewsNation
1:40 PM ET
Kevin McCarthy, Former Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives; Chair, ALFA Institute in conversation with Emily Brooks, Congressional Reporter, The Hill
1:55 PM ET
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chair, House Judiciary Committee in conversation with Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor, NewsNation
2:15 PM ET
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in conversation with Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor, NewsNation
2:40 PM ET
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Member, House Financial Services Committee in conversation with Mychael Schnell, Congressional Reporter, The Hill
3:00 PM ET
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Vice Chair, Congressional Progressive Caucus in conversation with Chris Cillizza, Contributor, NewsNation
3:15 PM ET
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Member, House Appropriations Committee in conversation with Kellie Meyer, Washington Correspondent, NewsNation
The Hill is thrilled to present the third annual “Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits.” This year’s event is expanded in scope beyond prescription drug plans to address the most common questions about Medicare during open enrollment, which runs from October 15th to December 7th.
Health care costs and affordability are among the top concerns driving Americans' money worries. For Medicare beneficiaries, and those who care for them, open enrollment is a good time to revisit plans to see whether coverage changed before the 2027 plan year kicks in.
New survey research of Medicare beneficiaries shows major gaps in awareness of newer cost-saving benefits. Results also show the impacts of Medicare negotiation on access and out-of-pocket costs in Part D. The news is mixed.
Additionally, Medicare added 15 Part B drugs to the third round of price negotiations in 2026 and took steps to formalize negotiation policies that could discourage the future development of biosimilars and alternative therapies with improved delivery methods.
Join The Hill, in partnership with the Alliance on Aging Research, for a timely discussion with policymakers, open enrollment experts, and advocates on the future of Medicare benefits, the impact of drug price negotiations, and what beneficiaries need to know for 2027.
Morning Sessions
Feeding America: The USDA's New Direction
Brooke Rollins, Secretary, Department of Agriculture in conversation with Katie Pavlich, NewsNation Anchor, Katie Pavlich Tonight
American Infrastructure & Well-being: Energy Permitting & Healthcare Priorities
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Chairman, Energy & Commerce Committee in conversation with Brie Jackson, Deputy DC Bureau Chief, NewsNation
The Battle for the Gavel: The Path to a Senate Majority
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee in conversation with Joe Khalil, Senior Congressional Reporter, NewsNation
Control of the House: The Democratic National Strategy
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Chair, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in conversation with Amie Parnes, Senior Political Correspondent, The Hill
The Next Frontline: Intelligence Priorities & Unseen Threats
Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair, House Intelligence Committee in conversation with Rebecca Beitsch, National Security & Legal Affairs Reporter, The Hill
Leading the Caucus: Immigration, Advocacy, & Party Strategy
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus in conversation with Libbey Dean, White House Correspondent, NewsNation
The Foundation of Innovation: Strengthening the U.S. Semiconductor Ecosystem
Mark Dougherty, President, Tokyo Electron U.S. in conversation with Kathleen Koch, Contributing Editor, The Hill
Mid-Morning Sessions
The AI Imperative: Balancing Innovation & Guardrails
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), Vice Chair, Democratic Caucus in conversation with Miranda Nazzaro, Senior Technology Reporter, The Hill
Breaking the Cycle: Federal Strategy & Economic Mobility in Rural Communities
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), Ranking Member, Transportation, HUD & Related Agencies Subcommittee in conversation with Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor, NewsNation
Building America’s Next Generation Networks & Modernizing America’s Digital Backbone
Brendan Carr, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission in conversation with Julia Manchester, White House Reporter, The Hill
The Strategic Horizon: Leadership & the Campaign Landscape
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Chair, National Republican Congressional Committee in conversation with Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief, NewsNation
The New Geopolitics of Health: Securing America’s Edge in a Volatile World
Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), MD, Ranking Member, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia & the Pacific & Co-Chair, Democratic Doctors Caucus in conversation with Laura Ingle, Anchor, NewsNation Live Weekend
Early Afternoon Sessions
The Decentralization Agenda: Redefining the Federal Role in K-12 Education
Linda McMahon, Education Secretary in conversation with Katie Pavlich, NewsNation Anchor, Katie Pavlich Tonight
Protecting the Heartland & the Homeland: The Legislative Outlook
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Chair, Homeland Security Committee in conversation with Rebecca Beitsch, National Security & Legal Affairs Reporter, The Hill
The Red Horizon: Inside the RNC Playbook
Joe Gruters, Chairman, Republican National Committee in conversation with Kellie Meyer, White House Correspondent, NewsNation
The Rules of the Grid: Setting New Standards for Data Infrastructure
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Member, House Committee on Oversight & Accountability in conversation with Julia Manchester, White House Reporter, The Hill
The Unified Front: Shaping the Platform for November
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), House Republican Conference Chair in conversation with Emily Brooks, Congressional Reporter, The Hill
The Affordable Frontier: Housing Affordability & Supply
Scott Turner, Secretary, Department of Housing & Urban Development in conversation with Judy Kurtz, Columnist, The Hill’s “In the Know” & Correspondent, DC News Now
An American Advantage: Why Biopharmaceutical Leadership Matters
Lori Reilly, Chief Operating Officer, PhRMA in conversation with Kathleen Koch, Contributing Editor, The Hill
Late Afternoon Sessions
Innovation vs. Regulation: Empowering Emerging Tech
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), Member, Energy & Commerce Committee in conversation with Connell McShane, Anchor, NewsNation Live with Connell McShane
Senate Snapshot: Agenda, Balance & Geopolitical Tensions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ranking Member, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, & Related Agencies in conversation with Alex Bolton, Senate Congressional Reporter, The Hill
Whistling Past the Graveyard: Debt, Oversight & The Fight for Accountability
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Chair, The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in conversation with Laura Ingle, Anchor, NewsNation Live Weekend
Eyes on the World: Intelligence Strategy in an Age of Global Instability
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in conversation with Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor, NewsNation
The Bipartisan Agenda: Manufacturing, Immigration & Common-Sense Coalitions
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), Member, Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in conversation with Alex Bolton, Senate Congressional Reporter, The Hill
The Fiscal Reset: Balancing Healthcare Innovation and Cost Controls
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in conversation with Connell McShane, Anchor, NewsNation “Live with Connell McShane”
Morning Sessions
8:45 AM ET
Protecting America’s Homeland
Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security in conversation with Leland Vittert, Chief Washington Anchor, NewsNation
9:00 AM ET
American Infrastructure & Well-being: Energy Permitting & Healthcare Priorities
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Chairman, Energy & Commerce Committee in conversation with Brie Jackson, Deputy DC Bureau Chief, NewsNation
9:15 AM ET
The Republican Agenda & Whipping Votes
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), Majority Whip in conversation with Emily Brooks, Congressional Reporter, The Hill
9:30 AM ET
The Midterms Democratic Playbook
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Chair, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in conversation with Amie Parnes, Senior Political Correspondent, The Hill
9:45 AM ET
America's Hidden Security Threats
Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair, House Intelligence Committee in conversation with Rebecca Beitsch, National Security & Legal Affairs Reporter, The Hill
10:00AM ET
Immigration, Justice & The Democratic Party
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus in conversation with Libbey Dean, White House Correspondent, NewsNation
10:15 AM ET
Mark Dougherty, President, Tokyo Electron U.S. in conversation with Kathleen Koch, Contributing Editor, The Hill
Mid-Morning Sessions
10:50 AM ET
AI Regulation, Guardrails & Democratic Messaging
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), Vice Chair, Democratic Caucus in conversation with Miranda Nazzaro, Senior Technology Reporter, The Hill
11:05 AM ET
Fighting for Rural America
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), Ranking Member, Transportation,
HUD & Related Agencies Subcommittee in conversation with Kellie Meyer, Washington Correspondent, NewsNation
11:20 AM ET
GOP Leadership, Messaging & Midterms
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Chair, National Republican Congressional Committee in conversation with Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief, NewsNation
11:35 AM ET
Building America’s Next Generation Networks & Modernizing America’s Digital Backbone
Brendan Carr, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission in conversation with Julia Manchester, White House Reporter, The Hill
11:50 AM ET
Security, Health & America's Global Edge
Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), MD, Ranking Member, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia & the Pacific & Co-Chair, Democratic Doctors Caucus in conversation with Laura Ingle, Anchor, NewsNation Live Weekend
Early Afternoon Sessions
12:45 PM ET
Geopolitics, Affordability & The Democratic Divide
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL), Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs & Co-Chair, Abraham Accords Caucus in conversation with Lindsey Granger, Host, 'Rising' on The Hill
1:00 PM ET
Education Report Card
Linda McMahon, Education Secretary in conversation with Katie Pavlich, NewsNation Anchor, Katie Pavlich Tonight
1:20 PM ET
Securing America
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Chair, Homeland Security Committee in conversation with Rebecca Beitsch, National Security & Legal Affairs Reporter, The Hill
1:35 PM ET
GOP Goals, Midterms & Redistricting
Joe Gruters, Chairman, Republican National Committee in conversation with Kellie Meyer, White House Correspondent, NewsNation
1:50 PM ET
Lori Reilly, Chief Operating Officer, PhRMA in conversation with Kathleen Koch, Contributing Editor, The Hill
2:00 PM ET
The Unified Front: Shaping the Platform for November
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), House Republican Conference Chair in conversation with Emily Brooks, Congressional Reporter, The Hill
2:15 PM ET
The Affordable Frontier: Deregulation, Supply, & the Future of Housing
Scott Turner, Secretary, Department of Housing & Urban Development in conversation with Judy Kurtz, Columnist, The Hill’s “In the Know” & Correspondent, DC News Now
Late Afternoon Sessions
3:00 PM ET
Innovation vs. Regulation: Empowering Emerging Tech
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), Member, Energy & Commerce Committee in conversation with Connell McShane, Anchor, NewsNation Live with Connell McShane
3:15 PM ET
The Rules of the Grid: Setting New Standards for Data Infrastructure
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Member, Committee on Oversight & Accountability in conversation with Julia Manchester, White House Reporter, The Hill
3:30 PM ET
Whistling Past the Graveyard: Debt, Oversight & The Fight for Accountability
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Chair, The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in conversation with Laura Ingle, Anchor, NewsNation Live Weekend
3:45 PM ET
Eyes on the World: Intelligence Strategy in an Age of Global Instability
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in conversation with Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor, NewsNation & Bill Sammon, SVP of Content, The Hill & NewsNation
4:00 PM ET
Manufacturing, Immigration & Common-Sense Coalitions
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), Member, Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in conversation with Alex Bolton, Senate Congressional Reporter, The Hill
4:15 PM ET
Speaker to be announced.
4:30 PM ET
The Battle for the Gavel: The Path to a Senate Majority
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee in conversation with Joe Khalil, Senior Congressional Reporter, NewsNation
4:45 PM ET
Speaker to be announced.
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Capitol CNCT (“connect”) isn’t just another networking app —it’s a platform for building genuine relationships. Our mission is to unite the next generation of political leaders in Washington, D.C., through community building, networking opportunities, and bipartisan discussions that pave the way for a brighter future for our nation.
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The Alliance for Aging Research works with patients, federal agencies, elected officials, and partner organizations to advance policies that support research and healthy aging. Over the past 40 years, the Alliance has led efforts to increase investment in foundational research, introduce patient protections, and help address the affordability of healthcare.
