The Lunch Hour with Federal Newswire

Tim Jackson, a visionary leader with a multifaceted career, has made significant contributions in both the automotive and independent business sectors. Born and raised in Colorado, Jackson developed an early passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. This passion drove him to pursue a career that would see him excel in various leadership roles, ultimately impacting both state and national levels.Tim Jackson's career took a notable turn when he became the President of the Colorado Auto Dealers Association (CADA). In this role, he was instrumental in advocating for the rights and interests of auto dealers across the state. His tenure at CADA was marked by strategic initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable growth within the automotive industry. Jackson's leadership was characterized by his ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and foster a collaborative environment among dealers, manufacturers, and policymakers.

Carl Szabo is Vice President and General Counsel at Net Choice where he analyzes, advocates, and testifies on tech-related legislative and regulatory initiatives relevant to online companies. Carl is also an adjunct professor of internet law at the George Mason Antonin Scalia Law School.Before joining NetChoice, Carl was an intellectual property attorney at the lawfirm of Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon where he advised clients on privacy, Internet, e-commerce, and contractual matters. He also worked at the lawfirms of Venable and Arnold & Porter.Carl also worked on copyright, trademark, and anti-piracy both for Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).

James "Jim" P. Pinkerton (born March 11, 1958) is an American columnist, author, and political analyst. A graduate of Evanston Township High School (1975) and Stanford University (1980), he served on the White House staff under both Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush and on each of their presidential campaigns from 1980 to 1992. In January 2008, he became a senior adviser to the Mike Huckabee 2008 presidential campaign.Since his time in government Pinkerton has become a columnist for Newsday and a Fox News Channel Contributor (1996 to present). He is a former panelist (1998-2013) on the Fox News program Fox News Watch, and a frequent contributor to Breitbart as well as an occasional contributor to The Huffington Post, National Review, and other publications. In the past, he was a senior fellow at both the Free Enterprise Fund and the New America Foundation, a lecturer at the Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University, a member of the Board of Advisors at the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, and a contributing editor of The American Conservative and USA Today. He frequently appears on Bloggingheads.tv, often in video discussions with journalist David Corn and other media personalities. He is now the editor of CureStrategy.org.In 2011, he became the co-chair of the RATE Coalition, a bi-partisan group of 35 companies and associations dedicated to corporate tax reform.

David Dunmoyer is the campaign director for Better Tech for Tomorrow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In this role, he publishes research and commentary, provides expert testimony, and advocates for responsible technology policy in the Texas legislature. His portfolio includes data privacy, cybersecurity, kids’ online safety, AI, broadband, and other emerging technology issues. Prior to this role, he served as Chief of Staff to the executive team at TPPF after spending several years working in public affairs and digital marketing. David received undergraduate degrees at Texas Christian University and graduated with a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Zachary Marschall received a PhD from George Mason University and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky. "Academically Speaking," his series for Campus Reform, reveals how radical ideas originating in academia impact Americans’ daily lives. Zachary is a member of the National Association of Scholars.

Stacy Washington is a Christian, wife, mom, author, radio host and political commentator.  Stacy's first book "Eternally Cancel Proof" (March, 2022) is available where ever books are sold. Stacy is the host of Stacy on the Right on SiriusXM the Patriot Channel 125 airing week nights from 9p to midnight EST. Stacy is an Ambassador for the America First Policy Institute and served as Co-Chair of Black Voices For Trump during the 2020 presidential campaign. Stacy served as Co-Chair of the Project 21 National Advisory Council of the National Center for Public Policy Research. Stacy is an Emmy Nominated TV personality and Air Force Veteran and has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, The Blaze, PBS, RT TV, Al Jazeera, HuffPost Live, and a host of network tv stations.  

Chuck DeVore is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010 when he lived in Irvine and represented the 70th District, which includes portions of Orange County. Chuck is currently the Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He writes about the economy, energy, and national security. During session, the Texas Legislature frequently invites him to testify on election integrity and other topics. He guides the Foundation’s national work in border security, election integrity, energy, and conservative criminal justice reform. He authored three books: Crisis of the House Never United – A Novel of Early America, The Texas Model: Prosperity in the Lone Star State and Lessons for America, and China Attacks. He regularly appears on Fox News and is a senior contributor at The Federalist.

Ben Lieberman is a senior fellow who specializes in environmental policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Lieberman has returned to CEI after serving seven years as a senior counsel on the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a congressional staffer, he worked on a number of issues related to fuels and vehicles, including the Renewable Fuel Standard and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. He also worked on energy infrastructure permitting reform, home appliance energy efficiency standards, and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.Previously in his career, Lieberman completed a decade-long stint at CEI as well as five years at the Heritage Foundation. He will continue to work on energy and environmental policy issues in his latest position at CEI, with an emphasis on reforming the federal permitting process for projects that are subject to it.

Pedro Israel Orta is a CIA and Intelligence whistleblower, an ordained minister, and an award winning photographer. He served seven years in conflict zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yemen. Earning eight Exceptional Performance Awards for his contributions to US National Security. Mr. Orta served from 2015 to 2017 as an Inspector for the Office of the Inspector General for the Intelligence Community.   Post-US Government service, Mr. Orta moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has launched an Evangelistic and teaching ministry. 

Frank Gaffney is the founder and president of the Center for Security Policy. The Center works with multiple partners to highlight the threats to America and to build solutions through research, ideas, and coalition-building.