Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Black leaders examine minority groups can protect civil rights in President-elect Donald Trump's administration. This is part of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century's conference in Newark, New Jersey
Topics: new jersey, north carolina, clinton, donald trump, brown, mr. trump, baraka, dr. daniels, dr. ron,...
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Following a vote break, the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who discussed her agency's border security actions and immigration enforcement policies. Secretary Nielsen expressed her condolences to the family of the 7-year-old migrant girl who died of dehydration and shock after being apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In addition, she announced new administration measures involving migrants seeking asylum in the United...
Topics: sec, mexico, san diego, dhs, nielsen, fbi, syria, california, washington, ma, jackie, florida,...
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Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Former President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) were among the other speakers. Sponsor: Democratic National Committee
Topics: joe biden, kamala harris, joe, donald trump, kamala, pelosi, washington, obama, biden, harris,...
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Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, spoke about police reform and the 2020 election during a virtual conversation with Jews United for Democracy and Justice. Rep. Bass discussed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which was written in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. She said she hoped police reform legislation could pass before the next inauguration. Rep. Bass, who was considered one of the front runners for Joe Biden's...
Topics: laurie, biden, california, obama, los angeles, white house, israel, harris, trump, rodney king,...
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A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled 2-1, to dismiss the House Judiciary Committee's request for judicial enforcement of a subpoena they issued to Donald McGahn to testify on the Mueller investigation. Mr. McGahn served as the president's White House counsel from the start of the administration until October 2018. Sponsor: U.S. Court of Appeals | District of Columbia Circuit
Topics: at&t, mcgahn, raynes, house, mr. mcgahn, white house, sec, ukraine, constitution, house...
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Radio Free Asia President Libby Liu discussed the impact of its news programming in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Radio Free Asia is a private, non-profit corporation and is mandated to broadcast to China, Tibet, North Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. The event was co-hosted by the Public Diplomacy Council, the Public Diplomacy Association of America and the USC Center on Communication Leadership & Policy. Sponsor: Public Diplomacy Council,University of Southern California |...
Topics: china, hong kong, vietnam, ccp, malaysia, europe, asia, washington, cambodia, africa, north korea,...
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Panelists at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) discuss the 2008 Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller ten years after the decision. The 5-4 ruling reversed a handgun ban and firearm storage requirements in Washington, DC. Sponsor: American Conservative Union,Conservative Political Action Conference
Topics: niger, heller, willis, graham, florida, texas, california, baltimore, new york city, chicago, karen
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Donna Brazile, former Democratic National Committee chair, and Mercedes Schlapp, former White House strategic communications director for President Trump, participated in a discussion at Shepherd University in West Virginia on how to restore civility in political discourse. Sponsor: Shepherd University | Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications
Topics: donna, nancy pelosi, washington, white house, donna brazile, donald trump, ivanka trump, nafta,...
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[LIVE] The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) hosts a discussion on the U.S. Postal Service and e-commerce at an event on Capitol Hill. Sponsor: Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Topics: usps, amazon, prc, china, california, ebay, rob, kate, maryland, maine, nebraska, white house,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. Witnesses included Homeland Security officials, immigration experts, and an undocumented medical student who shared her personal account. Questions covered a broad range of issues including changes to immigration policy, border security, a legal pathway for undocumented immigrants, and the impact on families of rescinding DACA....
Topics: daca, obama, durbin, graham, feinstein, texas, california, chicago, obama administration, florida,...
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Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and constitutional law scholars testified on DC statehood before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. "Prayerfully, I will be the last DC mayor who needs to sit here demanding on behalf of our 700,000 residents what is our birthright and what is owed to us as taxpayers, and that's full citizenship and democracy," Bowser stated in her opening remarks. She and the other witnesses responded to questions about the...
Topics: d.c., washington, columbia, maryland, peters, bowser, carper, joe lieberman, portman, columbia,...
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Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told a Senate committee that the Delta variant is responsible for 83% of all new COVID-19 cases. Dr. Anthony Fauci also testified and responded to questions about the National Institutes of Health funding research in Wuhan and the origins of the coronavirus. Officials also discussed the need to wear masks, tracking COVID outbreaks, booster shots, the strategic national stockpile, and filtering speech on Facebook. Sponsor: Senate Health,...
Topics: cdc, fda, fauci, walensky, asper, israel, nih, china, burr, white house, paul, cassidy, ms....
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and other health officials testified on the Biden administration's coronavirus response efforts before the Senate Health Committee. Senators pressed the officials on topics including natural immunity vs. vaccine induced immunity, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, vaccine mandates, availability of and access to testing, and preparing for future pandemics. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Topics: fda, fauci, cdc, walensky, nih, burr, biden, wuhan, woodco*ck, paul, asper, china, new hampshire,...
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University of Chicago's Institute of Politics held a discussion on the 2021 election results and their impact on the 2022 midterm elections. Sponsor: University of Chicago Institute of Politics
Topics: john, karen, tony, virginia, biden, joe biden, donald trump, new jersey, north carolina,...
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Live coverage of day one of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Scheduled speakers include first lady Michelle Obama, Senator Bernie Sander (I-VT) and immigration advocate Astrid Silva.
Topics: clinton, donald trump, philadelphia, new york, maryland, pennsylvania, bernie sanders, oregon,...
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"Mother Jones" National Affairs Editor Mark Follman, medical and technology experts, and religious advocates examine gun violence as a public health issue and discuss ways to prevent gun violence in the U.S
Topics: dr. choi, mcbride, california, newtown, virginia, nra, margo hirsch, wyoming, lindsey graham,...
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Children of former presidents discuss their time in the White House and anecdotes of their fathers' tenures in office.
Topics: washington, kennedy, california, africa, pennsylvania, laura bush, australia, virginia, vietnam,...
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James Bennet, former New York Times editorial editor and senior editor at the Economist, joined Washington Free Beacon Editor in Chief Eliana Johnson, Washington Post Opinion Editor Charles Lane, and Thomas Williams, staff writer at the Atlantic, for a discussion on illiberalism, democracy, and truth in journalism. Topics included decreased trust in institutions, bias in media, and how social media and the decline of local news have impacted journalism. The American Enterprise Institute hosted...
Topics: new york, eliana, james, washington, thomas, lima, peru, sweden, atlantic, charles, white house,...
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Topics: reid, washington, mr. durbin, mr. dreier, mr. reid, boehner, mr. rubio, mr. mcconnell, mr....
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Bryan Stevenson talks about the death penalty and the U.S. criminal justice system.
Topics: obama, washington, helen prejean, bryan, bryan stevenson, new york, steve moore, louisiana, steve,...
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Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) holds a briefing on the legislative agenda in the House. He addressed a GOP-revolt against Republican leadership when nearly a dozen GOP lawmakers voted against a rule on proposed legislation and stalled legislative business. "So this week puts into clear focus the choices that the American people have in front of them .... on the one side, Team Reasonable .... on the other side, Republicans, Team Chaos," said the Democratic leader. Sponsor: U.S....
Topics: mr. jeffries, biden, house, national captioning institute, new york, china, jeffries, joe biden,...
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Americans affected by COVID-19, the economy, and racial discrimination addressed the 2020 Democratic National Convention. This 40-minute portion incudes remarks by small business owners, domestic violence survivors, climate activists, and gun violence prevention advocates. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: joe biden, donald trump, mr. biden, white house, pennsylvania, george, germany, nra
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Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on her department's fiscal year 2019 budget request along with other border security and immigration enforcement issues. Secretary Nielsen addressed the "caravan" of Central American migrants planning to cross the U.S-Mexico border saying, "If you illegally enter our country, you will be referred for prosecution." Other topics addressed included election security,...
Topics: mr. mccaul, ms. barragan, mr. thompson, ms. jackson lee, mr. correa, mr. perry, mr. keating,...
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House and Senate Democratic leaders held a press conference on Capitol Hill to unveil legislation aimed at restoring net neutrality rules. In December 2017, the FCC voted 3-2 to repeal the Obama-era open internet rules established in 2015. Among the speakers were Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell...
Topics: fcc, pelosi, wyden, markey, cantwell, schumer, c-span, clarke, frank pallone, nancy pelosi, doyle,...
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Congressman Emanuel Cleaver delivered the Weekly Democratic Address on the bipartisan disaster relief package. Sponsor: Democratic Party
Topics: china, missouri, white house, c-span
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[LIVE] Panelists discuss the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to uphold the FCC's repeal of the Obama administration's net neutrality rules and possible next steps by Congress. The Congressional Internet Caucus Academy hosts the event. Sponsor: Congressional Internet Caucus
Topics: fcc, matthew, california, d.c., amtrak, netflix, caitlin, kristine, virginia, matt, dayton,...
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The Brennan Center for Justice hosted a virtual discussion on reimagining the rule of law. Legal experts discussed the rule of law and how its protections have eroded over the last few years from its original intent of protecting the public from abuses of power. They addressed several issues including the use of the military and law enforcement against peaceful protestors, government supported voter intimidation tactics at the polls, and the politicization of various government agencies, such...
Topics: whitman, brennan, mr. weiner, white house, pennsylvania, nyu, bill barr, wendy, cdc, fda, trump,...
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[LIVE] Defense Secretary Mark Esper holds a news conference days after the U.S. killed an Iranian general in Iraq. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: esper, iran, iraq, isis, soleimani, baghdad, nato, house, pentagon, p.m. eastern on c-span, d.c.,...
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[LIVE] Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) accepts the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Former President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are among the other speakers. Sponsor: Democratic National Committee
Topics: joe biden, kamala harris, joe, donald trump, kamala, obama, harris, trump, kerry, white house,...
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Defense Department authorities related to civilian law enforcement. They discussed the role of the military, the rights of citizens to protest, and military's involvement during the protests around the country, stressing that no active duty U.S. military or National Guard had laid hands or threw tear gas on protesters. When asked about military bases named for...
Topics: esper, milley, d.c., sec, afghanistan, washington, smith, russia, white house, florida, mccarthy,...
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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks discussed challenges facing the U.S. military during a virtual event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Topics discussed included the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, preventing future terror attacks, combating China, Space security and using technology to prevent attacks on the U.S. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: kathleen, nina, afghanistan, pentagon, china, australia, isis, hicks, citi, nina, kabul, al qaeda,...
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University of Chicago's Institute of Politics held a discussion on the 2021 election results and their impact on the 2022 midterm elections. Sponsor: University of Chicago Institute of Politics
Topics: john, karen, tony, virginia, biden, joe biden, donald trump, new jersey, north carolina,...
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Donna Edwards gives a keynote address before a panel discussion held by the Center for American Progress.
Topics: ebola, texas, maryland, georgia, donna, dallas, north carolina, dr. leahy, south dakota, iowa,...
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During the daily White House press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director, announced the first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in the United States. Dr. Fauci said the person is self-quarantining with mild COVID-19 symptoms at home in California after arriving in the county from South Africa on Nov. 22. Sponsor: White House
Topics: fauci, california, biden, white house, san francisco, j&j, south africa, trump
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The University of Southern California's Center for the Political Future hosted a virtual discussion on the process of redrawing congressional districts. A panel of experts and academics discussed the history and process of Congressional redistricting and the impact it can have on future elections. Sponsor: University of Southern California
Topics: california, texas, florida, south carolina, pennsylvania, ohio, michigan, michael, gloria, usc,...
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Jews United for Democracy and Justice and Community Advocates, Inc., co-hosted a virtual discussion focused on young voters. Topics included the 26th Amendment, demographic trends and political beliefs and issues. Sponsor: Jews United for Democracy and Justice,Community Advocates, Inc.
Topics: mike, florida, california, david, new york, charlottesville, andrew goodman, etc., nixon, joe...
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Tech and legal experts debated the pros and cons of social media and its role in democracy. The discussion was a part of the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit's judiciary conference in Big Sky, Montana. Sponsor: U.S. Court of Appeals | Ninth Circuit
Topics: new york, trump, donald trump, florida, paul, google, eric, biden, rick, russia, china, jamil,...
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Political policy and election reform advocates discussed the history of the election primary system and its impact on American politics. The conversation was part of a discussion on the effectiveness of the primary system hosted by the American Enterprise Institute. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: henry, kevin, henry olsen, donald trump, washington, georgia, pennsylvania, ohio, j. d. vance,...
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Rick Dearborn, the former deputy chief of staff for policy to former President Trump, joined the Bipartisan Policy Center for a discussion on making divided government work. Topics included the role of party leadership in unifying their caucuses, appropriations and avoiding a potential government shutdown. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: mccarthy, ms. nellenbach, schumer, white house, biden, mr. dearborn, rick, china, obama, house,...
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Conservative scholars and policy advocates discuss presidential powers during a virtual conversation hosted by the Federalist Society.
Topics: colorado, trump, donald trump, jack smith, d.c., hunter biden, john, joe biden, biden, california,...
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A panel of urban planners and authors examine the state of infrastructure in the U.S. relating to transportation and the power grid. They also discuss how communities create their own power sources and encourage residents to walk and bike
Topics: orion, san francisco, h. emerson, harriet, california, washington, burlington, vermont, hud, san...
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2016 Democratic presidential candidates Lincoln Chaffee, Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders, and James Webb give remarks at the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting.
Topics: minnesota, bernie sanders, minneapolis, lincoln chafee, martin o'malley, clinton, iraq, katrina,...
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Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told a Senate committee that the Delta variant is responsible for 83% of all new COVID-19 cases. Dr. Anthony Fauci also testified and responded to questions about the National Institutes of Health funding research in Wuhan and the origins of the coronavirus. Officials also discussed the need to wear masks, tracking COVID outbreaks, booster shots, the strategic national stockpile, and filtering speech on Facebook. Sponsor: Senate Health,...
Topics: fauci, walensky, cdc, fda, burr, asper, woodco*ck, israel, paul, china, smith, romney, nih, ms....
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and other states' officials joined Heritage Foundation's panel discussions to voice their opposition against the Biden administration's new Title IX rules, which ban unequal treatment of transgender students in schools or school-sanctioned activities receiving federal funding. The new expanded rules were announced in April 2024 and were scheduled to take effect in August 2024. Several states, including Florida, filed lawsuits. A federal district court judge...
Topics: ms. perry, ms. burke, paula, comm, diaz, florida, ms. justice, biden, d.c., louisiana, texas, ms....
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Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), testified on his organization's 2022 strategy before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. He said overdoses claimed more than 1 million lives over the past two decades and that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the opioid crisis. The Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Triana McNeil also testified, explaining the ONDCP's role in tackling the drug epidemic. Sponsor: Senate Caucus on...
Topics: gupta, ondcp, grassley, whitehouse, ms. mcneil, gao, hassan, china, mexico, india, biden, rhode...
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Duke University law professor and author Joseph Blocher debated appellate attorney Erin Murphy on the constitutional right to bear arms at an event hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Sponsor: Dartmouth College
Topics: heller, new york, chicago, ms. murphy, columbia, erin, california, mr. blocher, mr. garvey, joseph,...
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The Institute of Politics, Policy and History at the University of the District of Columbia hosted a discussion that dissected the impeachment process, as well as the next steps moving past impeachment. Speaking at the event were U.S. House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), former RNC Chair Michael Steele, former deputy White House deputy chief of staff for President Clinton Karen Tramontano, and Georgetown University law professor Paul Butler. Moderating the discussion was...
Topics: ukraine, trump, donald trump, raskin, karen, russia, washington, white house, michael, pratt,...
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House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a virtual discussion on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on homeless veterans in America. Committee members asked National Coalition for Homeless Veterans CEO Kathryn Monet several questions on additional funding for transitional and short-term shelters, supporting homeless female veterans with children, and the best way to test and track the homeless veteran population across the country. Sponsor: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Topics: ms. monet, takano, california, brownley, hud, levin, washington, new york, pappas, ms. underwood,...
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The American Political Science Association held a panel discussion in Washington, DC, examining the relationship between the press and the Trump administration. White House Transition Project Director Martha Kumar provided a historical perspective on the relationship between the press and presidents. NPR's Tamara Keith and The Hill's Alexis Simendinger discussed covering the White House as members of the press corps. Mike McCurry, former press secretary for President Clinton, and Raj Shah,...
Topics: white house, trump, obama, george w. bush, martha, clinton, washington, reagan, george h.w. bush,...
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The group called New Democracy hosted a symposium to discuss how the Democratic Party can advance its agenda leading up to the 2018 and 2020 elections. This portion focused on economic issues including training Americans for the jobs of the future workforce. Speakers included former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) along with Democratic House members Jim Himes (CT), Ro Khanna (CA) and John Delaney (MD) who's announced his 2020 presidential candidacy. Sponsor: New Democracy
Topics: iowa, delaney, kansas city, washington, mackenzie, john delaney, louisiana, john f. kennedy,...
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Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY) delivered the weekly Democratic address highlighting a bill to impose sanctions on Turkey for its invasion of northern Syria. Sponsor: Democratic Party
Topics: turkey, trump, syria, c-span, isis, washington, jack dorsey, white house, mitch mcconnell,...
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"It is just another recurring pattern in Donald Trump's life," said journalist Maggie Haberman about news of Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel to investigate former President Trump for removal of classified documents and alleged interference in the transfer of power on January 6, 2021. She, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and other figures from the media and political realms joined Semafor News in Washington, DC,...
Topics: jason, maggie, new york, trump, white house, biden, donald trump, washington, simone, newsmax,...
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[LIVE] Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Director Tom Inglesby and panelists disuss the role of the CDC and ways to respond to outbreaks in the future. This event is hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: cdc, washington, indiana, the cdc, atlanta, julie, steve, walensky, susan, new york, alaska, csis,...
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The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted a virtual discussion on food security, the 2023 Farm Bill, and federal nutrition assistance programs. Co-chairs of the center's Food and Nutrition Task Force, including chef José Andrés and former Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, who served in the Clinton administration, highlighted recommendations to include in the Farm Bill in order to strengthen food security and improve various nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
Topics: jennifer, leslie, washington, ann veneman, agriculture, claire, catherine, dan glickman, house...
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"We will not be drawn into Putin's war of choice," said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a news conference at NATO's headquarters in Brussels following a meeting of allies on the Ukraine-Russia war. He added the U.S. will also "never waiver" on the country's NATO commitment to help defend allied territory. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: nato, ukraine, putin, washington, russia, c-span, google, white house, nader, europe, u.n., madrid
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testified on the president's 2023 budget request before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The Pentagon's top leaders responded to questions regarding inflation, providing defense capabilities to Ukraine, responding to Russian aggression, China's engagement with Taiwan, and the Iran nuclear negotiations. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: ukraine, russia, china, milley, austin, nato, putin, europe, taiwan, biden, hawaii, navy, pacific,...
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Former government officials and health advocates joined the Bipartisan Policy Center for a discussion on the impact the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has had over the last 20 years. Several topics were touched upon, including the millions of people PEPFAR saved, the role of faith-based organizations, innovation in HIV/AIDS treatments, and how it helped establish the framework for how other global health emergencies are responded to, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers...
Topics: pepfar, breyer, washington, gilead, betty, san francisco, pro tempore, texas, chiang, bush, africa,...
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Assistant Health & Human Services Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine was among those discussing equity issues in health care at an event hosted by the Washington Post. Speakers discussed the causes and effects of health care inequities in the U.S. -- including those facing Black mothers, in particular -- as well as potential solutions to ensure equal access to safe, affordable, and comprehensive health care. Sponsor: [Washington Post] | Live
Topics: washington, russia, louisiana, georgia, c-span, st. louis, new york, brown, morehouse, james,...
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[LIVE] Policy analysts and journalists discuss judicial reform, large protests, and democracy in Israel at an event hosted by Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA). Sponsor: Jewish Democratic Council of America
Topics: israel, netanyahu, biden, michael, halie, amir, washington, knesset, white house, california, tom,...
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A panel featuring former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and officials from Google and the White House discussed opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence amid breakthroughs in the technology. The risks of AI, according to White House Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar, fall into four categories: truth, trust, and democracy; safety and security; privacy, civil rights, and liberties; jobs and the economy. Also, panelists discussed global competition, especially with China, as the...
Topics: google, china, white house, washington, bulletin board, u.n.
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A panel featuring former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and officials from Google and the White House discussed opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence amid breakthroughs in the technology. The risks of AI, according to White House Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar, fall into four categories: truth, trust, and democracy; safety and security; privacy, civil rights, and liberties; jobs and the economy. Also, panelists discussed global competition, especially with China, as the...
Topics: google, china, white house, washington, bulletin board, u.n.
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Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel Fick discussed U.S. cyber policy and the role of the State Department's new Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy during an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. Several topics were discussed, including the new bureau's priorities, competition with China, mitigating cyber-attacks, and the importance of public-private partnerships to enhance innovation and security standards. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: ukraine, china, huawei, russia, nato, u.n., washington, europe, nokia, eu, white house, nathaniel...
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The American Enterprise Institute hosted a panel on the Supreme Court's upcoming decisions on the Biden administration's student loan debt relief program. The Court heard oral arguments about the matter in February 2023, which were Biden v. Nebraska and Department of Education v. Brown. In the respective cases, six states and two student loan borrowers challenged President Biden's program and its legality. The panel was in agreement that the conservative-majority Court would likely strike down...
Topics: michael, biden, russ, washington, emmanuel, d.c., white house, joe biden, john kline
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, who played a prominent role in the federal response to COVID-19, discussed lessons learned from the pandemic and preparing for the future during a conversation hosted by Georgetown University. Dr. Fauci highlighted ten lessons including how the spread of disinformation and misinformation was the "enemy of pandemic control" and resulted in many lives lost. Sponsor: Georgetown University | Science, Technology and International Affairs Program
Topics: fauci, immunogen, malloy, mrna, wuhan, peter, ronald reagan, white house, georgetown, gamma,...
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[LIVE] Former first lady Michelle Obama, Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) are among the featured speakers on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Sponsor: Democratic National Committee
Topics: joe biden, donald trump, biden, kamala harris, white house, ms. longoria, george floyd, united...
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Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen appeared at an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Before breaking for House floor votes, Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered opening statements on homeland security policy. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: sec, mexico, nielsen, dhs, california, san diego, fbi, washington, louisiana, obama administration,...
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Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) delivered the Democratic Weekly Address outlining the need for the Senate to vote on the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019. Sponsor: Democratic Party
Topics: washington, gilroy, daniel, el paso, peter, c-span, bob casey, dayton, mcconnell, pennsylvania,...
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Members of the DNC's voting rights commission held a news conference in response to the first public hearing of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity. The chair of the DNC commission, Jason Kander, called President Trump's voter fraud claims a lie and said the presidential commission is a "vehicle for voter suppression." Other speakers included Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Joaquin Castro (D-TX) as well as California Secretary of State Alex Padilla (D). They...
Topics: texas, california, jason, kansas, terri sewell, selma, alabama, russia, missouri, harris county,...
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley held a year-end news conference at the Pentagon. Topics discussed included the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), North Korea, Turkey and the Washington Post's Afghanistan Papers investigation. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: jason, trump, usmca, steve, nafta, laura, california, d.c., washington, c-span, google, lacey,...
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke to reporters shortly after she and several other Democratic leaders walked out of a meeting with the president. She told reporters the president had a "meltdown" during the meeting. Sponsor: White House | News Media Stakeout
Topics: isis, pelosi, syria, mr. schumer, mcconnell, new york, ms. pelosi, house, steny, mr. hoyer
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[LIVE] Dr. Robert Redfield and Dr. Anthony Fauci, along with other public health officials, testify on the coronavirus outbreak before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. This is the second day of the hearing. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: redfield, fauci, kadlec, ms. porter, mr. welch, mrs. maloney, ms. wasserman schultz, ms. pressley,...
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Panelists discussed the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to uphold the FCC's repeal of the Obama administration's net neutrality rules and possible next steps by Congress. The Congressional Internet Caucus Academy hosted the event. Sponsor: Congressional Internet Caucus
Topics: fcc, d.c., california, at&t, amtrak, matthew, telecom, pelosi, sarah, pennsylvania, trump, ifp,...
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Americans affected by COVID-19, the economy, and racial discrimination addressed the 2020 Democratic National Convention. This 40-minute portion incudes remarks by small business owners, domestic violence survivors, climate activists, and gun violence prevention advocates. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: joe biden, donald trump, michelle, deandre, pennsylvania, mr. nixon, germany, rick, white house,...
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The Clinton Foundation hosted a virtual discussion on access and equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines. The panels discussed the Biden administration's vaccine rollout, vaccine equity and dangers of vaccine misinformation. Sponsor: Clinton (Bill, Hillary & Chelsea) Foundation
Topics: choucair, chelsea, garcia, fda, j&j, ozawa, besser, cdc, chelsea, white house, new york, fema,...
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UCLA's Center for Immigration Law and Policy hosted a virtual discussion on immigration policy with DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Several topics were discussed, including sanctuary cities, the impact of the pandemic on immigration, unaccompanied minors at the border, and the need for immigration reform. They also discussed the use of private immigration detention centers, and the administration's intent to end the use of those facilities. Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles |...
Topics: mayorkas, sec, dhs, washington, california, obama, ucla, willie horton, biden
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