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Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, biden, kabul, pakistan, trump, china, nato, pentagon, iraq, white house,...
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Georgetown University Law professor Sheryll Cashin argued that U.S. housing policies have created an uneven "residential caste system" resulting in what she calls poverty-free havens and poverty-dense hoods. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Harvard Book Store
Topics: sheryll, sheryll cashin, cashin, washington, d.c., california, new york, cheryl, tomiko, tony...
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Physician and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb detailed the steps America needs to take to combat future pandemics. The American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: cdc, china, pfizer, fda, scott, biden, trump, cbs, white house, new york
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Sean Spicer, White House press secretary during the Trump administration, argued that President Biden is destroying the economic and social fabric of America and making the country less secure. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: biden, joe biden, virginia, sean spicer, newsmax, washington, maryland, verizon, white house,...
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Georgetown University hosted a discussion with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts). Topics included the president's social spending plan, the Senate's year-end to-do list and preventing an uneven economic recovery after the pandemic. Sponsor: Georgetown University
Topics: massachusetts, elizabeth warren, warren, amazon, ayanna, washington, texas, georgetown, rebecca...
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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke about Congress' war powers with the Cato Institute. He also touched on legislation he and others are working on to protect this authority and to avoid executive branch overreach. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: afghanistan, murphy, yemen, madison, syria, hamilton, iraq, biden, jordan, barack obama, trump, iran
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Former Senator Bob Dole gave his farewell address to the Senate on June 11, 1996. He talked about what he had learned from his years in the Senate and the legislation of which he was most proud, including the food stamps program and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The former Senate majority leader served in the United States Senate for 27 years. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: kansas, baker, washington
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Journalist Steven Roberts reflected on the life and journalism career of his late wife co*kie Roberts. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: co*kie, washington, george, cbs, nina, athens, cyprus, co*kie, new york, npr, new orleans, wellesley,...
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors held a session on infrastructure and public safety during their annual meeting in Washington, DC. Delivering remarks were House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D). They each individually addressed a variety of topics including infrastructure investment, job creation, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic terrorism, and public safety. Sponsor: U.S. Conference of Mayors
Topics: alejandro mayorkas, new york, new york city, miami, washington, biden, suarez, mayfield, adams,...
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Robert Malley, President Biden's special envoy for nuclear talks with Iran, told lawmakers the prospects for a return to a deal are "tenuous at best." He testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the impact of the 2015 nuclear agreement made during the Obama administration and former President Trump's decision to withdraw from it. After Mr. Malley's testimony, the committee heard from Iran scholars on the administration's efforts to negotiate a new agreement....
Topics: iran, biden, russia, iaea, israel, trump, jc poa, china, mr. malley, ukraine, donald trump, irani,...
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[LIVE] Small Business Administration Inspector General Hannibal Ware, Justice Department COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Director Kevin Chambers and others testify on pandemic relief fraud prevention before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Select Coronavirus Crisis
Topics: biden, sba, michigan, scalise, clyburn, washington, mr. horowitz, michael horowitz, ppp, oig, dotson
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Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) talked about his book, "Saving Nine," in which he argues against adding seats to the Supreme Court. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: biden, woodrow wilson, washington, owen roberts, nickelback, joe biden, franklin d roosevelt, joe...
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks about the legislative agenda and 2022 elections with Punchbowl News. Sponsor: Punchbowl News
Topics: ukraine, russia, nato, rick scott, israel, washington, mcconnell, breyer, new hampshire, nevada,...
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Sean Spicer, White House press secretary during the Trump administration, argued that President Biden is destroying the economic and social fabric of America and making the country less secure. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: biden, joe biden, washington, virginia, sean spicer, newsmax, maryland, verizon, white house,...
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Susan Eisenhower examined her grandfather Dwight Eisenhower's leadership style and the important decisions he made during his presidency. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: eisenhower, korea, churchville, california, susan, normandy, howard snyder, europe, soviet union,...
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) discussed school choice and education at the America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) summit in Washington, DC. Kellyanne Conway, former senior counselor to President Trump, who currently chairs the AFPI's Center for the American Child, moderated the conversation. AFPI was founded by former senior officials from the Trump administration. Sponsor: America First Policy Institute
Topics: florida, maine, texas, d.c., manchin, cruz, new york, heidi, russia, schumer, byron donalds,...
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Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Representatives Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Jason Smith (R-MO) discussed the economy, and energy and trade policy at the America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) summit in Washington, DC. Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer also joined the conversation. Larry Kudlow, former Trump White House National Economic Council director, who currently chairs the AFPI's Center for American Prosperity, moderated the conversation. AFPI...
Topics: china, biden, trump, larry, obama, joe biden, reagan, europe, taiwan, mexico, larry kudlow, jason...
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Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) talked about his book, "Saving Nine," in which he argues against adding seats to the Supreme Court. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: wilson, washington, joe biden, fdr, owen roberts, harris, biden
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money to gain control of federal court system. Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island, hosted this event. Sponsor: Charter Books
Topics: kavanaugh, white house, mitch mcconnell, arizona, fbi, putin, amy coney barrett, harriet miers,...
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Former Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, who was court-martialed for publicly criticizing the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, argued that America's generals and politicians are leading the country astray. This event was hosted by Gourmeltz in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Sponsor: Gourmeltz
Topics: ukraine, afghanistan, mackenzie, donald trump, biden, taliban, stuart scheller, billy graham,...
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money to gain control of federal court system. Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island, hosted this event. Sponsor: Charter Books
Topics: brett kavanaugh, mitch mcconnell, arizona, kavanaugh, fbi, white house, washington, putin,...
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Scott Horton, director of the Libertarian Institute, argued that the war on terror has been counterproductive and is too costly to continue. Sponsor: FreedomFest
Topics: afghanistan, al qaeda, obama, iraq, cia, russia, barack obama, scott horton, bush, sierra, saudi...
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The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library convened a conference to focus on national security, classified material, transparency, and the role of the National Archives in presidential record-keeping. During this conversation, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the declassification process, public access to important documents, and national and global security challenges. Sponsor: Johnson (Lyndon Baines) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: ukraine, taiwan, china, texas, russia, putin, john cornyn, washington, reagan, india, prc, haynes,...
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Newly appointed Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was sworn-in as a member of the 118th Congress during a Senate ceremonial swearing-in. The freshman senator was appointed to replace former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE), who resigned to become president of the University of Florida. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Old Senate Chamber
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Law professor Stephen Vladeck argued that the Supreme Court increasingly uses obscure rulings to change the law with no accountability to the public. BookPeople in Austin, Texas, hosted this event. Sponsor: BookPeople (Austin, TX)
Topics: texas, roberts, alito, barrett, new york, navy, washington, durbin, ken paxton, amarillo, kagan,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill along party lines that aims to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court. Throughout the markup Republican members voiced their opposition and offered up amendments. Only one of them passed with bipartisan support, which condemns racist comments against the justices. Supreme Court ethics became a hot topic after recent news reports revealed ethics concerns with Justices Clarence Thomas' and Samuel Alito's trips and Justice Sonia Sotomayor's...
Topics: whitehouse, kennedy, biden, united states senate, graham, blumenthal, ruth bader ginsburg, brett...
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Book TV is live from the 2016 Savannah Book Festival, which is being held in Telfair, Wright, and Chippewa Squares in Savannah, Georgia. Speakers include authors David Greenberg, Gail Lumet, Steve Osborne, Travis Mills, Dana Perino, and Rinker Buck
Topics: savannah, maine, georgia, michigan, walter reed, new york, miami, washington, george w. bush,...
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Officials discuss the upcoming spectrum allocation and its impact on national security.
Topics: north korea, wheeler, ntia, fcc, amy klobuchar, washington, julius, obama, china, europe, db,...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Scott Shane recounted the life of Thomas Smallwood, a slave who bought his freedom & helped hundreds to escape slavery. The Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore hosted this event. Sponsor: Enoch Pratt Free Library
Topics: smallwood, baltimore, washington, canada, scott, d.c., boston, slatter, albany, maryland, new york,...
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Foreign Affairs magazine executive editor Stuart Reid recounted the ouster and assassination of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960-61. This event was hosted by the Africa Center in New York City. Sponsor: Africa Center
Topics: congo, lumumba, mobutu, cia, belgium, u.n., katanga, eisenhower, united nations, mumbai, larry...
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) highlighted the state's successes and challenges during his State of the State address before a joint session of the legislature in Columbia. Topics included the budget surplus, fiscal policy, education investments, teacher pay raises and mental health services. Gov. McMaster has been governor since 2017. Prior, he was lieutenant governor under Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: south carolina, fraser, charleston, general assembly, boston, lance corporal fraser, washington
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) took a critical look at former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This event was hosted by Hillsdale College at their Washington, DC, campus. Sponsor: Hillsdale College
Topics: anthony fauci, wuhan, fauci, china, fbi, ralph baric, washington, anthony, darpa, peter daszak,...
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a news conference one day after appointing House managers for the Senate impeachment trial against President Trump. She called on the Senate to include witnesses and new evidence in the trial and also reacted to a Government Accountability Office report that found the president violated the law by freezing congressional authorized military aid for Ukraine. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: trump, new hampshire, canada, white house, alexander hamilton, ukraine
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: barrett, trump, notre dame
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The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nation's cybersecurity and defense capabilities against cyber attacks. Witnesses included representatives from the Defense Department, FBI and Homeland Security Department. They were asked by senators about interagency coordination and when to expect a strategy, which at the time of the hearing was six months past due. Members also pressed the witnesses on efforts to better protect the nation's election systems infrastructure based on...
Topics: fbi, mr. krebs, cyberspace, mr. rapuano, north korea, russia, mccain, dhs, mr. smith, reed, mr....
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In remarks to the National Association of Manufacturers' annual conference, House Speaker Paul Ryan promised to get tax reform through Congress and on the president's desk in 2017. People: Paul D. Ryan; Jay Timmons Sponsor: National Association of Manufacturers
Topics: mister, wisconsin, washington
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Senate Democrats argued against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: delaware, wisconsin, randy, hawaii, united states senate, maine, john, joel, aca, sheilah, nicole,...
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered an address on Middle East policy at the American University in Cairo. In his remarks, titled, "A Force for Good: America's Reinvigorated Role in the Middle East", he criticized the previous administration's policy, saying the "age of self-inflicted American shame is over," and later added that under the Trump administration, the U.S. had re-asserted its role and had learned from their mistakes. On Iran, Secretary Pompeo said the...
Topics: egypt, isis, israel, iran, iraq, syria, iran, cairo, lebanon, yemen, trump, hezbollah, the united...
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Dilbert creator Scott Adams offered his thoughts on how to avoid what he calls "loser think." Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: bernie, biden, un, china, scott, elizabeth warren, norman vincent peale, california, donald trump,...
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NPR's Steve Inskeep recounted the lives of Jessie and John Fremont, a 19th century political power couple, who promoted western settlement, women's rights, and abolition. John Fremont was one of California's first U.S. Senators and was the first nominee of the Republican Party in 1856. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: california, jesse, fremont, san francisco, washington, new york, los angeles, john charles fremont,...
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talked about a number of topics, including Iran, Egypt, China, Hong Kong, and Ukraine, in a press briefing at the State Department. The secretary called out China on a number of human rights abuses outlined in leaked documents regarding China's crackdown on Muslim minorities in the Xingjiang region. Secretary Pompeo was also asked whether or not there should be investigations into allegations that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election. "Anytime...
Topics: hong kong, ukraine, iran, turkey, cuba, venezuela, trump, cia, islamic republic of iran, david...
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Retired General Stanley McChrystal profiled 13 leaders and the lessons learned from each. Sponsor: Hudson Union Society
Topics: robert e. lee, afghanistan, iraq, mcchrystal, islam, martin luther, abu musab, paul davis, margaret...
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Book TV looked at several programs with award-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: wilson, white house, woodrow wilson, johnson, washington, boston, roosevelt, dodgers, europe,...
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The Senate Banking Committee held an oversight hearing with the nation's financial regulators. The heads of the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Administration all testified. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee
Topics: brown, otting, crapo, fdic, mr. quarles, occ, cra, moran, california, washington, ms. mcwilliams,...
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The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration held a hearing on drug cartels and border security. The first panel featured administration and Homeland Security officials, including U.S. Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost who talked about the work of her agents and the challenges of patrolling and securing the borders and ports of entry. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
Topics: mexico, durbin, china, colombia, mr. chester, tco, new york, arizona, washington, gao, mr....
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Democratic Senator Kamala Harris of California recalled her upbringing and how it informed her governing style in a talk promoting her new book, "The Truths We Hold," hosted by George Washington University. Local bookstore owner and former Hillary Clinton adviser Lissa Muscatine introduced Senator Harris, who talked about her upbringing in California's Bay Area, her time studying at Howard University in Washington, DC, and her entry into politics. She also talked about a partial...
Topics: harris, san francisco, california, berkeley, jamaica, washington, india, united states senate,...
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[LIVE] Secretary of State Mike Pompeo participates in a conversation on foreign policy at the Economic Club of Washington, DC. Sponsor: Economic Club of Washington
Topics: cia, afghanistan, iran, russia, china, north korea, kansas, ukraine, putin, trump, hong kong,...
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Senate Republican leaders held a news conference to discuss the week's legislative agenda. Topics included the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), reports Russia offered bounties for the lives of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, and the next coronavirus economic relief legislation, which Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said he expected by the end of July. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: russia, afghanistan, inhofe, obama administration
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The Senate Rules and Administration Committee voted along party lines 10-9 to favorably report out of committee a resolution to change procedures for the consideration of presidential nominations. Members considered other committee business as well, however the majority of the debate focused on this resolution. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell also took part in the vote and debate. S. Res 50, as it's formally known, is co-sponsored by the chair, Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Sen. James...
Topics: lankford, klobuchar, schumer, obama, mcconnell, merrick garland, joe biden, obama, reid, illinois,...
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The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration held a hearing on drug cartels and border security. After a break for votes on the Senate floor, members heard from a second panel featuring former U.S. diplomats and State Department officials, as well as the Tucson, Arizona chief of police. They discussed the last few decades of U.S. efforts to confront these issues, and made recommendations for how current law enforcement agencies and Trump administration officials should...
Topics: mexico, tucson, wayne, venezuela, durbin, russia, china, cornyn, narco state, narco, colombia, ben...
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Andrew Maraniss, author of "Strong Inside", and Ansley Erickson, author of "Making the Unequal Metropolis", speak at the 28th annual Southern Festival of Books in Nashville
Topics: nashville, nashville, martin luther, jackie robinson, washington, charlotte
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), along with several Democratic lawmakers, gathered on the Senate steps to defend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the same day a circuit court was hearing a challenge to the law. A three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court was hearing oral arguments in Texas v. United States and would determine whether to affirm or reverse a district court decision that declared the entire ACA invalid. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: elsie, trump, schumer, emily, gop, house, healthcare, jacky rosen, pelosi, new york, donald trump,...
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The American Bar Association hosted its annual meeting in San Francisco. In this portion, a panel of appellate attorneys and legal experts discussed the Supreme Court's recent and upcoming cases. They also talked about the impact the president has had on the Supreme Court, and the lower courts as well. Due to technical difficulties we are joining this discussion in progress. Sponsor: American Bar Association
Topics: kennedy, wilbur ross, wisconsin, kagan, montana, blaine, kannon, california, louisiana, trump,...
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Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) was one of several lawmakers who spoke at the 41st annual National Conservative Student Conference hosted by the Young America's Foundation in Washington, DC. He focused his remarks on his book, "Sacred Duty: A Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery" and the history behind the land where more than 400,000 soldiers are buried. Sponsor: Young America's Foundation
Topics: washington, arlington, mary, martha, vernon, robert e lee, robert, blair, abraham lincoln, patty,...
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After the Senate Impeachment Trial finished for the day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stopped by to speak with the press on Capitol Hill. Sen. Schumer said that if the president is not held accountable, "then this grand experiment we call democracy will be fatally, fatally eroded." Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | News Media Stakeout
Topics: hunter biden, trump
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Historian Susan Ronald recounted the life of publishing magnate Conde Nast, who's magazine empire included Vogue and Vanity Fair. Sponsor: General Society Library
Topics: vogue, leslie, new york, europe, paris, bob collier, conde, england, frank, clarice, condÉ,...
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Former Obama administration National Security Advisor & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. Sponsor: Miami Book Fair
Topics: obama, russia, china, columbia, ukraine, syria, miami, susan, obama administration, joe biden,...
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Sonia Shah looked at the science and history of migration in plants, animals, and humans and argued that it is a biological imperative that should be embraced around the world today. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: europe, polynesia, polynesia, north america, india, asia, australia, china, middle east, new york
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference to discuss his proposal for how President Trump's impeachment trial in the new year should be conducted. One of his recommendations included live testimony from Mick Mulvaney, the president's acting chief of staff and John Bolton, the president's former national security adviser. They did not testify during the public House impeachment hearings. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: mcconnell, house, giuliani, goleta, lita mcconnell, ukraine, trump
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Suketu Mehta talked about the global backlash against immigrants and argued that the West would be better off if they accepted more of them. Sponsor: Astoria Bookshop
Topics: india, africa, pennsylvania, europe, britain, ramadan, new york, trump, italy, guinea, steve...
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Former New York Times correspondent and editor Steven Weisman provided a history of Judaism in America. He was joined in conversation by founding editor of On Faith, Sally Quinn. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: judaism, israel, steve, new york, judaism, mexico, europe, south carolina, sally, charleston,...
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) talked to reporters about the legislative agenda, as well as the killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Sponsor: U.S. Senate | Ohio Clock
Topics: isis, syria, mcconnell, trump, russia, vladimir putin, menendez, turkey
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Former USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing to which he was subpoenaed to appear regarding the sexual abuse of dozens of Olympic gymnasts who were under the care of former team doctor, now convicted child molester, Larry Nassar. Nassar also abused athletes while employed by Michigan State University where he was a sports medicine physician. The university's former president and the USA Women's Gymnastics program director did testify and...
Topics: larry nasser, michigan, larry nassar, usoc, fbi, blumenthal, nassar, dr. nasser, minnesota, usa,...
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Seattle University professor Sonora Jha offered her thoughts on how to raise a feminist son in the U.S. This virtual event was hosted by Town Hall Seattle. Sponsor: Town Hall Seattle
Topics: seattle, sonora, braman, india, new york, washington, sweden, elliott
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A House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee discusses improving sports safety.
Topics: mr. miller, nfl, washington, chicago, fairfax, illinois, mr. daly, virginia, u.s.a., maryland, mr....
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Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) spoke about his vision for the Republican party during an event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. The junior Senator from Arkansas spoke about what he calls a failing education system, rising crime, immigration, and losing manufacturing jobs to China. Senator Cotton criticized the Biden administration for its withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and its handling of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sponsor: Ronald Reagan...
Topics: china, reagan, jackson, joe biden, biden, zelensky, calhoun, washington, andrew jackson, wto,...
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the administration's efforts to agree to a renewed nuclear deal with Iran during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. The Secretary of State responded to concerns regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities as well as its designation as a state sponsor of terror. Members of Congress also questioned Blinken about efforts to stop Russian aggression toward Ukraine and prevent China from invading Taiwan. He also spoke about efforts to bring home American...
Topics: ukraine, russia, iran, china, taiwan, biden, putin, nato, europe, afghanistan, israel, poland, sec,...
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The Supreme Court bar held a memorial for the late Justice John Paul Stevens who passed away July 16, 2019 in the Upper Great Hall of the nation's highest court. Supreme Court justices, family of Justice Stevens, the attorney general and former law clerks gathered to honor him. Delivering tributes included the late justice's granddaughter, the U.S. solicitor general and several former law clerks. Sponsor: Supreme Court Bar
Topics: stevens, chicago, scalia, john paul stevens, florida, illinois, joe biden, ada, teresa, david,...
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Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed U.S. support for Ukraine through the recently passed Ukrainian Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act during a virtual event hosted by the Atlantic Council. The Lend-Lease Act, passed with bipartisan support, will make it easier for the United States to provide further military support, including equipment and humanitarian aid to Ukraine in a more timely manner. The Lend-Lease Act was first used in 1941 in support of Great Britain's defense...
Topics: ukraine, putin, cornyn, cardin, russia, nato, biden, europe, atlantic, vladimir putin, ben cardin,...
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American History TV looked back to see what the 9 justices who currently sit on the Supreme Court had to say about abortion and the 1973 Roe v Wade case in their confirmation hearings. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: casey, griswold, brown, wade, alito, roberts, john roberts, carhart, white house, samuel alito,...
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Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced she would not be voting for Betsy DeVos as the next education secretary. She would, however, vote to proceed to the nomination that afternoon, but would vote "no" on the final vote. After her remarks, Education Committee Chair Lamar Alexander (R-TN) praised Senator Murkowski for not blocking the nomination, but allowing it to go through. But he said that he did not agree with her decision to vote no as he believed Betsy DeVos would be an...
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[LIVE] Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) discusses the future of democracy and voting rights in an interview hosted by Punchbowl News. Sponsor: Punchbowl News
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Bestselling author Salman Rushdie discussed a collection of his essays. This virtual program was part of the 2021 Miami Book Fair. Sponsor: Miami Book Fair
Topics: vietnam, washington, keith, new york, hanoi, biden, california, china, indonesia, orange, matt...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill along party lines that aims to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court. Throughout the markup Republican members voiced their opposition and offered up amendments. Only one of them passed with bipartisan support, which condemns racist comments against the justices. Supreme Court ethics became a hot topic after recent news reports revealed ethics concerns with Justices Clarence Thomas' and Samuel Alito's trips and Justice Sonia Sotomayor's...
Topics: biden, kennedy, clarence thomas, schumer, ruth bader ginsburg, minnesota, washington, kavanaugh,...
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Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler testified on oversight of his agency before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. Several of the committee's senators asked him about how emerging technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, affect the SEC's role in regulating markets. Also, in regard to cryptocurrency, Chair Gensler said, "I've been around finance for 44 years now...I've never seen a field that's so rife with misconduct...it's...
Topics: sec, crypto, china, scott, spac, gensler, scc, finra, warren, menendez, tillis, chair clayton,...
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