U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa. speaks at Lehigh University

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Julie Wright, '26, past president of Lehigh College of Democrats asks U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., a question on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Julie Wright, ’26, past president of Lehigh College of Democrats asks U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., a question on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble, shown, speaks with U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., about the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble, shown, speaks with U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., about the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People listen as U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People listen as U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government's role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives program at the school's Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the government’s role in supporting artificial intelligence and innovation with Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during Lehigh University’s Compelling Perspectives program at the school’s Packard Laboratory Room in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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