Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on the president's 2020 State Department budget request. He talked about several pressing diplomatic issues, including the increasing flow of refugees into countries like Colombia and Turkey, humanitarian assistance from the U.S., relations with North Korea, and China's global influence. Several Democratic members challenged Secretary Pompeo's position on Saudi Arabia, citing the handling of the Jamal Khashoggi...
Topics: china, venezuela, turkey, syria, u.n., colombia, russia, jordan, africa, israel, iran, isis, saudi...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held a hearing to examine the impact of the Chinese government on the U.S. education system. Witnesses from the State and Education departments testified on Chinese government investment in more than 100 Confucius Institutes located on campuses across the U.S., which promote Chinese language and culture abroad, but have been criticized for not adhering to western principles of academic freedom....
Topics: china, taiwan, portman, romney, vietnam, carver, peters, washington, ecc, walter douglas, iowa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A group of Senators held a news conference to discuss their support for the passage of a bipartisan proposal for a clean, three-week continuing resolution to reopen the government and a commitment to border security negotiations. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: murkowski, united states senate, schumer, mcconnell, washington
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Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) convened a hearing on how the U.S. can better aid international narcotics control efforts. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as well as a panel of experts, discussed the growing narcotics epidemic across the globe and how best to work together on a comprehensive strategy to combat the flow of illicit drugs into the United States. Sponsor: Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Topics: mexico, colombia, venezuela, feinstein, china, wayne, south america, cornyn, grassley, mr. noriega,...
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Four civil rights activists discussed their experiences as part of the 1960s black freedom movement. Panelists also talked about race relations in modern times and how lessons learned in the 1960s might be applied today. This was part of the Association of African American Museums annual conference. Sponsor: Association of African American Museums
Topics: mississippi, new york city, toni morrison, greenville, texas, hamer, washington, google, ericka,...
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Law enforcement and mental health officials testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about proposed legislation that would allow federal courts to either temporarily or permanently bar certain people from buying or owning guns. State so-called extreme risk laws were discussed as potential models for federal legislation, specifically laws in California, Florida, Washington, Vermont and Connecticut. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, florida, connecticut, washington, laura, mr. kopel, wyatt, feinstein, wilcox, colorado,...
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Hours after Pres. Trump announced via Twitter the resignation of National Security Adviser John Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin answered several questions from reporters about the resignation. The two officials said Mr. Bolton, who was earlier slated to attend the briefing, but did not do so, served at the pleasure of the president. While they both acknowledged foreign policy disagreements with Mr. Bolton, they said the president's "maximum...
Topics: bolton, trump, isis, white house, pompeo, c-span, cia, mnuchin, john bolton, stephen, treasury,...
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Following a vote break, members returned to the second half of a hearing on Google and censorship. Among the witnesses were Andy Parker, father of Alison Parker, who was killed during a live TV broadcast and Dennis Prager, a conservative commentator, who claimed that Google and YouTube sought to restrict or remove his video content. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution
Topics: google, amazon, hillary clinton, epstein, prager, hirono, mr. parker, israel, mr. prager, mark...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Socialist Party in America started in Milwaukee in 1897. Kevin Abing, Archivist at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, discussed why the movement took hold in the city and how Victor Berger became the first member of the Socialist party elected to Congress. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: milwaukee, berger, washington
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Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) spoke about national security and geopolitical challenges at the Hudson Institute. In a seated conversation with Walter Russell Mead from the Wall Street Journal, several topics were discussed, including the United States' approach in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations, the growing emergence of China, and the upcoming U.S. visit of President Erdogan of Turkey. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: nato, hudson, china, iran, yemen, indiana, erdogan, hudson institute, washington, iran, north...
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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, texas, trump, emily, natalie, gop, rob, house, schumer, healthcare, rowlett, robert mueller,...
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Facebook's David Marcus pledged to work with lawmakers to address concerns over the company's new proposed digital currency. Mr. Marcus, a co-creator of Libra, testified before the Senate Banking Committee. For more than two hours he took questions from lawmakers regarding a variety of concerns including the possibility of money laundering schemes, scams, terrorism financing and international sanctions violations. Mr. Marcus argued the lawmakers' concerns were why the U.S. needs to lead in this...
Topics: switzerland, powell, brown, libra association, marcus, irs, facebook, sec, zuckerberg, mr. marcus,...
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee about oversight of his federal agency. In opening remarks, Chairman Clayton discussed various SEC modernization initiatives along with enforcement efforts to protect investors. Committee members questioned the SEC chair about digital currency, shareholder protections and climate-related financial disclosures. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs...
Topics: s.e.c., clayton, pcaob, brown, mr. clayton, crypto, finra, van holland, reed, adam newman, china,...
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Civil War scholar Patrick Hickey presented a program titled, "The Devil vs. the Hummingbird: The Midnight Confrontation on Capitol Hill that Determined the Fate of a Presidency and Ensured the Survival of Constitutional Government." Mr. Hickey's illustrated talk featured controversial Civil War General Daniel Sickles (The Devil), and 21 year-old sculptor Vinnie Ream (The Hummingbird), and described how the two were involved in the political fight over the 1868 impeachment of President...
Topics: vinnie, washington, johnson, new york, lincoln, france, iowa, d.c., patrick hickey, lincoln, spain,...
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The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to examine how technology companies use algorithms and machine learning to influence the public. Testifying before the committee were industry scholars and professionals who offered insight into companies, such as Google, Youtube, and Facebook. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet
Topics: google, mr. harris, schatz, richardson, harris, mr. wolfram, wolfram, donald trump, google,...
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reacted to a new acting Defense Secretary. Sponsor: U.S. Senate | Ohio Clock
Topics: trump, patrick shanahan, shanahan, mark esper, iran
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Since 1932 the Sheridan WYO Rodeo has been providing entertainment through bull riding, calf roping, and Indian relay race events. Tom Ringley, rodeo historian, and Nick Siddle, Sheridan WYO Rodeo President, shared the history and current state of the rodeo. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: sheridan, wyoming, sheridan, louisiana, washington, prca
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The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on combating money laundering and illicit financing by anonymous shell companies. Witnesses from the Treasury Department and FBI discussed the challenges of tracking illicit financing without a centralized database of beneficial ownership information, which would help identify who owns the assets. A handful of committee Democrats also inquired about a New York Times report that highlighted potential suspicious activity concerns with Deutsche Bank...
Topics: new york, blanco, brown, fbi, uk, jones, occ, mr. blanco, arizona, ohio, el chapo, c-span, trump,...
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) hinted at possible news regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA) soon. She talked in length regarding negotiations on Capitol Hill. The impeachment inquiry was also a focus during her one-on-one at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council Meeting. Sponsor: [Wall Street Journal] | CEO Council
Topics: nafta, mexico, trump, canada, china, jared kushner, california, goalposts, washington, bush
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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, guatemala, honduras, u.s. mexico, tijuana, wayne, ben gillman, colombia, roger,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) discussed legal and illegal immigration at an event hosted by the Center for Immigration Studies in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Center for Immigration Studies
Topics: guatemala, washington, barbara jordan, arkansas, mexico, trump, venezuela, europe, china, honduras,...
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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She also ran for president in 1972. Barbara Winslow, founder of the Shirley Chisholm Project, talked about her early life, political career, and legacy in this interview recorded at the American Historical Association annual meeting in Chicago. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: shirley chisholm, brooklyn, barbados, pelosi, new york city, barbara lee, orlando, richard nixon,...
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Senate Democratic leadership held a news conference following their closed-door strategy meeting with rank-and-file members. Sponsor: U.S. Senate | Ohio Clock
Topics: mitch mcconnell, trump, mcconnell, john bolton, dayton, oregon, feinstein, john jones, house,...
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discussed anti-trust laws and breaking up tech and pharmaceutical monopolies in a discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress Action Fund CEO Neera Tanden. The conversation served as a preview to a hearing later that day where Mr. Reich would testify on the same topic before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on which Sen. Klobuchar serves as ranking member. Ms. Klobuchar is running for president in 2020 and told the...
Topics: washington, google, klobuchar, reisch, grassley, amazon, at&t, granger, madison, washington...
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[LIVE] The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing to examine the various options for nuclear waste storage. Sponsor: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Topics: nevada, alexander, manchin, mexico, idaho, murkowski, wagner, washington, tennessee, epa,...
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New Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch outlined his priorities during remarks at his official installation ceremony. Several lawmakers and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who is also the chancellor of the Smithsonian, were all on hand for the ceremony. Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution
Topics: smithsonian, lonnie, smithsonian, charlie, steve, david, washington, james smithson, sony, harvard,...
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The Senate Armed Services Committee hosted the commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea to discuss their missions and operations. They discussed U.S. interests in Asia and the Pacific, as well as their assessments of the postures of several countries including North Korea, China, and Russia. Both stressed the need for continued vigilance and support of our allies in the region, specifically Japan and South Korea. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: china, korea, north korea, abrams, davidson, pacific, russia, south china, south korea, australia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Stacey Abrams, former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate, delivered remarks on voting rights at the National Press Club in Washington DC. She spoke about Fair Fight Action's work to combat voter suppression, and promote fair election policies across the country. Ms. Abrams also answered audience questions on the 2020 presidential election. Sponsor: National Press Club | Luncheon Speech
Topics: georgia, stacey abrams, new hampshire, kentucky, texas, mississippi, michigan, florida, arizona,...
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[LIVE] The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee holds a hearing with rail industry representatives, including Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Ronald Batory, on train safety technology implementation. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Topics: chicago, amtrak, cantwell, new york, washington, faa, nsf, ms. fleming, batori, jim, siemens,...
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Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) sat down for a conversation on bipartisanship and policy making at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The senators spoke candidly about the state of politics, the impact social media plays in political discourse, the importance in building trust with the other side thru open communication and the ability to find common ground. The two also spoke about the impeachment inquiry. Sponsor:...
Topics: china, virginia, russia, richard, washington, kentucky, burr, uk, warner, north carolina, mark,...
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The New School history professor Claire Potter talked about the 1969 Stonewall Riots and rise of the gay rights movement. She described the uprising and reflected on the legacy of the Stonewall Inn, now a national monument in New York City. We recorded the interview in Chicago at the annual American Historical Association meeting. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: new york, claire potter, dwight eisenhower, stonewall
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified on the agency's 2020 budget before the House Appropriations State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee. Members pressed Secretary Pompeo over steep cuts to several areas, including funding for refugee resettlement and global health care. Some members also commented on the Secretary's announcement that the Trump administration would withhold funding from any non-governmental organizations which provided funding for or lobbied in favor of...
Topics: china, syria, venezuela, iran, russia, europe, israel, honduras, egypt, columbia, guatemala, un,...
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Export-Import Bank President and Chair Kimberly Reed testified before the Senate Banking Committee regarding the bank's reauthorization, which will expire September 30, 2019. Some senators questioned the necessity of the bank's operations, competition with China, and how the bank supports small business owners. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee
Topics: china, boeing, reed, arizona, exim, brown, louisiana, xm, usa, mexico, trump, kennedy, virginia,...
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Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) spoke about national security and geopolitical challenges at the Hudson Institute. In a seated conversation with Walter Russell Mead from the Wall Street Journal, several topics were discussed, including the United States' approach in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations, the growing emergence of China, and the upcoming U.S. visit of President Erdogan of Turkey. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: nato, hudson, yemen, china, iran, erdogan, indiana, hudson institute, washington, saudi arabia,...
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The Senate Armed Services Committee hosted the commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea to discuss their missions and operations. They discussed U.S. interests in Asia and the Pacific, as well as their assessments of the postures of several countries including North Korea, China, and Russia. Both stressed the need for continued vigilance and support of our allies in the region, specifically Japan and South Korea. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: china, korea, davidson, north korea, abrams, russia, south china sea, ma, australia, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing to examine what improvements are needed for the nation's air traffic control system. Officials from various air traffic controller advocacy groups testified on the benefits and challenges in modernizing the system. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and Space
Topics: faa, baker, gilbert, washington, mr. baker, cruz, canada, nevada, clinton, kansas, singleton,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist testified on the full financial audit of the Pentagon before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee. Mr. Norquist touched on the importance of an audit and how future audits will proceed. Senators questioned Mr. Norquist on the Defense Department's policies regarding employees testifying before Congress. He also warned about the negative impact a continuing resolution could have on the department. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: pentagon, navy, cain, gao, norquist, cooper, laura cooper, omb, esper, james stewart, alex vindman,...
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Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) delivered her first state of the state address from the South Dakota state capital of Pierre. The new governor spoke about her goals for her term in office, including expanding broadband access, boosting agricultural production, improving workforce development, and funding drug prevention and rehabilitation programs. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: south dakota, ag, south dakotans, washington, dakotans, sioux, south dakota, minnesota, d.c.,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee met to consider Neomi Rao, President Trump's nominee to serve on the DC Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, as well as two nominees to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). Ms. Rao answered questions about past articles and writing she had done on topics including rape and sexual assault, discrimination, and gay rights. She also explained why she thought she would be a successful judge despite not having previously argued or presided over...
Topics: feinstein, india, chevron, brown, lee, rao, blumenthal, harris, blackburn, leahy, graham, cornyn,...
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A Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee held a hearing to examine ways to increase water storage and conservation, specifically in Western states. Among the witnesses testifying were Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman along with water resources experts from Colorado, Idaho and Arizona. The committee also considered several pieces of legislation aimed to improve water supply infrastructure and create drought-proof water supplies. Sponsor: Senate Energy and Natural...
Topics: colorado, aurora, idaho, arizona, california, risch, hipke, mexico, kassen, burman, pacific,...
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Senate Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA), former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, and others discussed prescription drug prices at an event hosted by Axios in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Axios
Topics: fda, grassley, pfizer, scott gottlieb, c-span, humira, cms, julie, gettysburg, debby stabenow, bio...
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The Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee examined U.S. wireless security infrastructure, 5G technology & cybersecurity, and global competitiveness with China in this arena. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Topics: china, fcc, huawei, peters, ntia, trump, south korea, mr. krebs, ms. rosenworcel, einstein,...
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Scholars at the Center for Strategic and International Studies discussed findings from a new survey on public perceptions of U.S.-Russia relations. The study was conducted over two years by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Center in Russia and covered topics like the 2016 presidential election, perceptions of the U.S.-Russia summit in Helsinki, China's influence, and misconceptions about each country. The study also showed most Russians believed there was no interference in...
Topics: russia, crimea, syria, china, putin, ukraine, chicago, moscow, washington, european union, germany
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Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist testifies on the second-ever full financial audit of the Pentagon before the Senate Armed Services subcommittee. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: pentagon, navy, cain, gao, cooper, omb, esper, fbi, james stewart, laura cooper, nda, china, alex...
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Five Spanish missions make up the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Texas A & M Humanities Librarian Joel Kitchens spoke about their history and the process of preserving missions that are all about 300 years old. American History TV recorded the interview at the Western History Association's annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Sponsor: Western History Association
Topics: san antonio, alamo, texas, mexico, unesco, davy crockett, viacom, california, houston
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[LIVE] The Senate Armed Services Committee hosts the commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea to discuss their missions and operations. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: china, korea, north korea, davidson, abrams, russia, south china sea, ma, south korea, south china,...
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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: klobuchar, langford, schumer, mcconnell, merrick garland, obama, joe biden, illinois, alexander,...
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Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the president's 2020 defense budget request. The Pentagon's $718 billion budget, a 5 percent increase from fiscal year 2019 levels, includes $9.2 billion for emergency construction and $164 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). Throughout the hearing, lawmakers questioned the top military officials about potential cuts to...
Topics: china, shanahan, iraq, russia, joseph dunford, pentagon, patrick shanahan, navy, isis, afghanistan,...
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held a hearing to examine the impact of the Chinese government on the U.S. education system. Witnesses from the State and Education departments testified on Chinese government investment in more than 100 Confucius Institutes located on campuses across the U.S., which promote Chinese language and culture abroad, but have been criticized for not adhering to western principles of academic freedom....
Topics: china, portman, taiwan, romney, vietnam, peters, carver, fbi, ecc, washington, munich, white house,...
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Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald recalled his experiences as a young boy after the Nazis occupied his hometown in Czechoslovakia, about his family's deportation to Auschwitz concentration camp, his friendship with fellow prisoner - Auschwitz painter Dina Babbitt, and and a last-minute maneuver by a man who spared his life. This event was part of the Greensburg Community High School Chautauqua program in Greensburg, Indiana. Sponsor: Decatur County Chautauqua
Topics: auschwitz, mauthausen, prague, willie brockman, austria, barrick, europe, czechoslovakia, willie,...
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[LIVE] Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) delivers remarks on foreign policy and national security at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. Sen. Murphy currently serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: china, russia, europe, israel, north korea, hudson, south korea, obama, venezuela, cuba, albania,...
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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a confirmation hearing for Interior secretary nominee David Bernhardt, who had been serving as acting secretary since Ryan Zinke stepped down in January 2019. Committee members pressed the nominee on his ties to the fossil fuel industry and his tenure under Secretary Zinke, who resigned amid a number of ethics complaints. Other topics included protection of natural resources, implementation of the Endangered Species Act, oil and gas...
Topics: colorado, mr. bernhardt, bernhardt, zinke, manchin, gardner, montana, virginia, washington,...
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Co-authors Charles Holden and Zach Messitte talked about their book, "Republican Populist: Spiro Agnew and the Origins of Donald Trump's America." The two analyzed the former vice president's political tactics and appeal to working class white Americans, which they compare to President Donald Trump. The Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary's College of Maryland hosted this event. Sponsor: St. Mary's College of Maryland | Center for the Study of Democracy
Topics: agnew, maryland, baltimore, nixon, spiro agnew, chuck, donald trump, st. mary, richard nixon,...
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Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for a new Scottish independence referendum in 2020 at her party's annual conference in Aberdeen, Scotland. Back in 2014, Scotland voted in a referendum to stay in the U.K. Ms. Sturgeon told members, "I am utterly sick of Westminster. I'm sick of Brexit." She also warned that her party would not sit back while Prime Minister Boris Johnson made decisions that could have consequences for Scotland. She went on to criticize the...
Topics: scotland, boris johnson, europe, uk, ireland, snp, syria, johnson, donald trump, wales
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) was the featured speaker at a discussion on foreign policy and national security hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. He addressed national security threats from Russia, China, and Iran, as well as his belief that the "deep state" is actively working against President Trump, specifically in the State and Treasury Departments, to interfere with the president's Iran foreign policy. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: reagan, iran, trump, russia, israel, obama, china, europe, gorbachev, white house, steven mnuchin,...
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The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing with cybersecurity experts on data security and breaches. In the hearing, concerns were expressed about the Chinese social media app TikTok as well as Apple's cooperation with the Chinese government, particularly regarding storing Chinese customers' iCloud data and encryption keys in China. Representatives from both TikTok and Apple declined invitations to appear before the committee at this hearing. Sponsor: Senate...
Topics: china, microsoft, beijing, russia, tiktok, whitehouse, north korea, marsh, singapore, google,...
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a news conference on the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019. They urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to bring up the House passed bill on the floor for a vote. Other notable speakers included Dayton, Ohio Mayor Nan Whaley (D) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D), who represents El Paso, Texas. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: mcconnell, mitch mcconnell, schumer, dayton, whaley, pelosi, trump, thompson, odessa, washington,...
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discussed anti-trust laws and breaking up tech and pharmaceutical monopolies in a discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress Action Fund CEO Neera Tanden. The conversation served as a preview to a hearing later that day where Mr. Reich would testify on the same topic before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on which Sen. Klobuchar serves as ranking member. Ms. Klobuchar is running for president in 2020 and told the...
Topics: washington, google, klobuchar, reisch, grassley, amazon, at&t, granger, madison, washington...
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) held a news conference on an inspector general report into the origins of the FBI's investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign and Russian interference. Following opening remarks, Sen. Graham took a handful of questions on the report. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: fbi, carter, trump, horowitz, cia, steele, john mccain, russia, england, mr. horowitz
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[LIVE] Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rick Scott (R-FL) deliver remarks at the 41st annual National Conservative Student Conference hosted by the Young America's Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Young America's Foundation
Topics: bernie, cruz, washington, katherine, caroline, cuba, heidi, usa, venezuela, donald trump, beto...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine the deadly effects of fentanyl knockoffs and efforts to permanently place the powerful synthetic opioid into the same class of addictive drugs as heroin. The federal government did this back in 2018 but this temporary two-year order will expire if Congress does not act. Lawmakers heard testimony from the associate director of the National Drug Control Policy as well as officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Justice...
Topics: china, dea, mexico, feinstein, iowa, missouri, normandy, doj, ernst, graham, mr. chester, trump,...
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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on how television and delivery of video content has evolved over time and if the laws and regulations governing those marketplaces need to be reviewed. Discussion largely focused on whether or not to renew the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR), which governed the retransmission of broadcast television content by satellite providers and was set to expire at the end of 2019. Sponsor:...
Topics: cantwell, powell, smith, mr. smith, mr. aaron, fcc, netflix, at&t, nielsen, mr. powell,...
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During the 2019 Steamboat Institute Freedom Conference in Steamboat, Colorado, Stephen Moore, former Trump campaign economic adviser, and Bhaskar Sunkara, "Jacobin Magazine" publisher, participated in a debate on conservatism vs. socialism. Sponsor: Steamboat Institute
Topics: washington, china, steve moore, finland, donald trump, russia, barack obama, walter williams,...
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Speaker Pelosi at Polico Playbook Breakfast responds to President Trump's threat to shut down the southern border and implications of that on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal. Sponsor: Politico.com
Topics: mexico, white house, washington, trump
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The Senate Armed Services Committee heard from the commanders of U.S. European Command and U.S. Transportation Command on their operations. Russian aggression was one of several issues raised by members of the committee, and General Mike Scaparrotti, commander of U.S. European Command and the NATO supreme allied commander, said despite progress in terms additional forces and readiness, of he was "not comfortable yet" with the deterrent posture in Europe against potential Russian...
Topics: nato, russia, europe, scaparrotti, turkey, lyons, china, ukraine, poland, reid, munich, germany,...
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Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee regarding the president's 2020 budget request for the agency. Dr. Collins outlined NIH research, including ongoing - and so far successful - sickle cell anemia clinical trials. He also discussed the development of an artificial pancreas and brain mapping research. The directors of other institutes within NIH also testified. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee...
Topics: nih, alzheimer, collins, murray, donald trump, new hampshire, china, rogers, washington, frank,...
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified on her department's student loan debt forgiveness program before the House Education and Labor Committee. The hearing largely focused on the Education Department's implementation of a program aimed at helping highly indebted students who had taken out loans to pay for educations at institutions that misrepresented graduate outcomes, including job placements and potential salaries, leaving the students highly indebted, often with no way of paying back...
Topics: brown, itt, devos, obama, pennsylvania, obama administration, erica, manriquez, michigan, npr,...
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Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams testified on substance abuse treatment before the Senate Finance Committee. Dr. Adams outlined various strategies to combat the opioid epidemic including improving access to treatment, strengthening public health data collection, early intervention and acute pain management. The hearing also addressed methamphetamine abuse and addiction treatment center insurance fraud schemes. Other witnesses included government officials and addiction treatment nonprofit...
Topics: adams, montana, indiana, ohio, florida, grassley, maryland, massachusetts, gao, new york, cummings,...
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U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on human smuggling at the U.S.-Mexico border. One day earlier, in a briefing on migration trends, Mr. McAleenan announced that CBP had apprehended more than 76,000 migrants as they crossed the southern border in the month of February, a record number that he said was putting an added strain on the agency and border patrol agents. He added that many of the arrivals come from...
Topics: mexico, cbp, san diego, texas, durbin, cornyn, missouri, obama, cvp, flores, iowa, feinstein, hhs,...
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Co-authors Charles Holden and Zach Messitte talked about their book, "Republican Populist: Spiro Agnew and the Origins of Donald Trump's America." The two analyzed the former vice president's political tactics and appeal to working class white Americans, which they compare to President Donald Trump. The Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary's College of Maryland hosted this event. Sponsor: St. Mary's College of Maryland | Center for the Study of Democracy
Topics: agnew, maryland, nixon, baltimore, donald trump, spiro agnew, annapolis, chuck, zach, richard...
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In 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O'Connor to be the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. Panelists -- including one of Justice O'Connor's first law clerks and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden -- reflected on her legacy and historical impact. This was part of an all-day conference commemorating the 38th anniversary of Justice O'Connor's Senate confirmation and was hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Institute
Topics: ginsburg, reagan, o'connor, ronald reagan, china, mississippi, linda, scalia, stevens, virginia,...
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Law enforcement and mental health officials testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about proposed legislation that would allow federal courts to either temporarily or permanently bar certain people from buying or owning guns. State so-called extreme risk laws were discussed as potential models for federal legislation, specifically laws in California, Florida, Washington, Vermont and Connecticut. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, sutherland springs, washington, connecticut, ms. wyatt, hawley, graham, colorado,...
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The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower held a hearing to examine the Navy's various shipbuilding programs and funding needs. James Geurts, the Navy's assistant secretary for research, development and acquisition, fielded most of the questions from senators, and topics included fleet maintenance, submarine and aircraft carrier construction, workforce training programs, threats posed by China, and the potential impact of future budget sequestration due to caps from the Budget Control...
Topics: navy, china, columbia, russia, virginia, truman, rochester, bob dylan, harry truman, william merz,...
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Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams testified on substance abuse treatment before the Senate Finance Committee. Dr. Adams outlined various strategies to combat the opioid epidemic including improving access to treatment, strengthening public health data collection, early intervention and acute pain management. The hearing also addressed methamphetamine abuse and addiction treatment center insurance fraud schemes. Other witnesses included government officials and addiction treatment nonprofit...
Topics: adams, gao, montana, indiana, ohio, maryland, massachusetts, florida, cassidy, oig, wyden, hhs,...
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Space agency leaders from the United States, Russia, India, Europe and Japan participated in a press conference at the International Astronautical Congress held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The agency heads, including NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Johann-Dietrich Woerner, discussed how the international community is collaborating on a number of current and future space projects. They talked about long-term plans for...
Topics: nasa, china
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