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[LIVE] The Senate plans to begin debate on the nomination of President Biden's U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: ukraine, russia, jackson, biden, ketanji brown jackson, joe biden, mr. schumer, europe, putin,...
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What is the role of science in criminal justice? Innocence Project attorney M. Chris Fabricant argued that the scientific evidence brought by expert witnesses isn't as accurate as juries believe. This was part of the 2022 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: keith harward, jesse, newport, chris, teresa, ted bundy, fbi, new york, allison leotta, john...
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U. S. Naval Academy professor emeritus Craig Symonds talked about Civil War naval leadership, which included Union Admiral David Farragut, who he compared to World War II Admiral Chester Nimitz. This program was part of the annual Pamplin Historical Park Civil War Symposium. Sponsor: Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Topics: chester nimitz, naval academy, new orleans, david, navy, virginia, nemitz, porter, freeman,...
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John Porcari, the Biden administration's port envoy to the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, gave an update on efforts to move goods and supplies through U.S. ports. Following his remarks, Press Secretary Jen Psaki then discussed other issues, including COVID-19 testing and CDC guidelines, discussions with Russia, voting rights legislation, and a preview of the president's remarks on Jan. 6. Sponsor: White House
Topics: russia, biden, cdc, white house, chicago, ukraine, oakland, washington, jen psaki, georgia, new...
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[LIVE] The Senate will continue debate on the nomination of Alan Davidson to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: new york, biden, joe biden, georgia, schumer, russia, washington, delaware, mr. schumer, white...
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other GOP leaders spoke to the press about the legislative agenda. Sen. McConnell began by addressing the Democrat's push to end the filibuster, saying Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is "trying to break the Senate." Also discussed during the news conference was inflation, voting rights legislation, and COVID-19 testing. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: mcconnell, joe biden, new york
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The House Administration Committee held a hearing focused on the impact of climate change, specifically flooding, on the Smithsonian Institution's facilities and collections. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: smithsonian, washington, new york, d.c., maryland, davis, potomac, atkins north america, virginia,...
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Environmental experts testified about the need for more federal oversight of abandoned offshore oil platforms and pipelines before a House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee. Witnesses suggested more pressure from the federal government was needed requiring oil and gas companies to plug wells and dismantle platforms and pipelines no longer in use. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Topics: mexico, california, pacific, gao, biden, joe biden, opec, louisiana, atlantic
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President Joe Biden and Former President Barack Obama delivered remarks at the funeral service of the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) in Las Vegas. They each shared personal stories of the late senator, speaking of the impact Sen. Reid had in the Senate and the country, as well as how much his friendship meant to both presidents. Sponsor: Smith Center for the Performing Arts (Las Vegas, NV)
Topics: harry, harry reid, nevada, washington, biden, nancy pelosi, nancy, harry, anthony fauci, cdc,...
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From his perspective as a longtime Member of Congress and a political scientist, Rep. David Price (D-NC) discusses the rules and role of Congress, how its changed over time and how the legislative body can function better . He's interviewed by Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA). Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: north carolina, europe, donald trump, david, jerry, virginia, newt gingrich, roberts, mccain, bob...
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a Heritage Foundation event marking the 30th anniversary of Justice Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court. Senator McConnell spoke about the importance of the judiciary, while Justice Thomas thanked all those who helped and supported him along the way as he reflected on his time on the Supreme Court. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation,George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School | C. Boyden Gray...
Topics: silverman, kentucky, larry, mcconnell, don, washington, boyden, clarence, louisville, new york,...
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Viewer calls. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: california, washington, harvard, mexico, biden, eric huber, usa, ellicott city, maryland, jason...
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Author and historian Allen Guelzo joined Book TV to talk and take calls about the early intellectual history of the United States, the Civil War, the Reconstruction era, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and more. Mr. Guelzo, who has taught at Harvard and Princeton, serves as a board member of the Abraham Lincoln Association and as a senior research scholar at Princeton University. His many books include "Redeeming the Great Emancipator," "Gettysburg," and his latest...
Topics: robert e. lee, virginia, gettysburg, scott, allen guelzo, andrew johnson, johnson, abraham lincoln,...
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Historians Richard Norton Smith, Douglas Brinkley, Edna Greene Medford, and Amity Shlaes talked about the results of C-SPAN's fourth Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, trump, richard norton smith, obama, reagan, donald trump, new york, jefferson, george...
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Journalist Tom Roston provided a history of Kurt Vonnegut's writing of his novel about World War II, 'Slaughterhouse Five," and questioned if Vonnegut's own PTSD from the war was reflected in the writing. This was a virtual program hosted by Word Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Sponsor: Word Bookstore
Topics: suzanne, vonnegut, kurt vonnegut, billy, kurt, matt molina, vietnam, matt, morris, brooklyn, new...
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Civil War author and historian Gordon Rhea talked about Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's mortal wounding in May 1864 at Yellow Tavern, part of a skirmish on the outskirts of Richmond, Virginia. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: sheridan, stuart, stewart, virginia, jeb stuart, richmond, spotsylvania, calvary, flora, john...
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President Biden attended part of a roundtable discussion with the heads of energy utilities from around the country at the White House. The president talked about technological advances in renewable energy and growing demand for electric vehicles. Several of the utility leaders spoke about how government investments have expanded access, improved the electric grid and reduced opposition to projects including wind and solar farms. Sponsor: White House
Topics: pennsylvania, mexico, texas, michigan, oklahoma, johnson
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Historian Allen Guelzo and other scholars addressed a fundamental question about American democracy: Do we really need a president? The Heritage Foundation hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: washington, florida, allen guelzo, guelzo, afghanistan, sabrina, elizabeth spaulding, pepperdine,...
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki answered questions on the resignation of Eric Lander, director of the Office of Science and Technology, during a briefing with reporters. She said it is a priority of the administration to foster a safe and respectful workplace. She added Mr. Lander resigned on his own after an internal investigation found he demeaned and bullied staff. Other topics discussed included Russia and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, supply chain bottlenecks, truck driver shortages,...
Topics: white house, putin, ukraine, russia, biden, virginia, washington, cdc, nato, pentagon, china,...
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) delivered the 2022 State of the State address. The speech was delayed two weeks after Gov. Justice tested positive for COVID-19. During his address, Gov. Justice highlighted the elimination of the state's budget deficit and economic growth. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: virginia, kathy, chris, charleston, jill, jimmy, chelsea, mitch carmichael, john hutchinson,...
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Civil War author Kevin Pawlak recounted the career of Union General Fitz John Porter. Gen. Porter was court-martialed after the Battle of Second Manassas, fought August 29-30, 1862, but the ruling was later overturned and he was reinstated in the United States Army. This program was part of the "Emerging Civil War" blog's annual symposium. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: porter, fitz john porter, burnside, jackson, mcclellan, john porter, virginia, washington, george...
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Media reports of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement dominated the White House press briefing. Press Secretary Jen Psaki repeatedly said there would be no announcements about a vacancy until one is formally announced by the court or Justice Breyer. Ms. Psaki said the president stands by his campaign pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the nation's highest court. She also answered reporters' questions on Russia and Ukraine, the future of the president's social spending...
Topics: white house, ukraine, russia, china, canada, haiti, biden, chuck schumer, stephen breyer, moscow
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Geoff Shepard was the youngest lawyer on President Nixon's White House staff and is the author of "The Nixon Conspiracy: Watergate and the Plot to Remove the President." He gave his account of the scandal that led to the 37th president's 1974 resignation. This event was held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. Sponsor: Nixon (Richard) Foundation
Topics: nixon, mitchell, john dean, gordon, white house, richard nixon, geoff shepard, washington, nixon,...
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National Guard officials testified on prosecuting sexual misconduct within the branch before a House Armed Services subcommittee. They answered questions about the process for investigating claims and how to improve accountability. Sponsor: House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Topics: hokanson, oci, walker, wisconsin, pennsylvania, texas, virginia, gallagher, gao, daniel, james,...
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The House Administration Committee held a hearing on the status of "flash reports" issued by the U.S. Capitol Police inspector general since the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: bolton, gao, pelosi, house, mr. shuman, shuman, comcast, michael bolten, mr. davis, mr. bolton,...
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A Louisiana local government official joined other climate advocates to discuss ways the federal government can address climate change through adaptation and mitigation efforts. They testified before the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis. Topics included federal funding for communities most at risk from extreme weather events, taking a proactive approach to address climate change, and following the scientific research.
Topics: louisiana, ukraine, fema, biden, putin, hansen, mexico, russia, vladimir putin, augustine,...
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American History TV looked back at former Senator Joe Biden's questioning of Supreme Court nominees -- including Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia and Robert Bork. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: biden, brown, ginsburg, joe biden, dolan, griswold, marshall, iran, lucas, john roberts, epa,...
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Martin DiCaro, host of the "History As It Happens" podcast, talked to Georgetown University professor Michael Kazin about the history of the Democratic Party. Mr. Kazin described how the Democratic Party's politics, ideas, and coalitions mirrored larger themes in American history. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast. Sponsor: [Washington Times]
Topics: jackson, jefferson, washington, johnson, vietnam, virginia, europe, new york city, donald trump,...
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The House Education & Labor subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing focused on creating a more supportive learning environment for children. Topics included mental health, behavioral resources, and discipline practices. Sponsor: House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
Topics: ms. harper, harper, scott, owens, cooper, california, michigan, foxx, brown, washington, maryland,...
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Forest Service Chief Randy Moore testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the president's 2023 budget request. Senators expressed concerns about a decrease in funding requests for maintenance backlogs and pay for firefighters. Chief Moore spoke about the challenges in fighting fires with rising temperatures and drier conditions. Sponsor: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Topics: hawaii, mexico, biden, arizona, oregon, king, california, burns, new mexico, alaska, wyoming,...
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[LIVE] The Senate will continue work on legislation to expand access to VA health care and disability benefits for toxic-exposed veterans, mainly from military burn pits, during their military service. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: ukraine, russia, biden, mr. schumer, illinois, texas, uvalde, washington, chicago, westwood, ms....
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The Senate continues work on legislation to expand access to Veterans Affairs health care and disability benefits for toxic-exposed veterans, mainly from military burn pits, during their military service.
Topics: ukraine, china, washington, biden, usaid, google, nevada, russia, donald trump, moran, california,...
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Author Tara Nurin talked about how women have been involved in making beer throughout history, from village brewer to brewery CEOs. This virtual program was part of the Virginia Festival of the Book. Sponsor: Virginia Festival of the Book
Topics: virginia, chicago, germany, monticello, martha, doris, charlottesville, evanston, libby, sarah,...
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Fox News host Brian Kilmeade discussed his book "The President and the Freedom Fighter," about the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass and their accomplishments together. This event was part of the Kentucky Book Festival held in Lexington. Sponsor: Kentucky Humanities Council
Topics: frederick douglass, abraham lincoln, douglas, washington, jefferson, kentucky, yale, long island,...
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New Mexico Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich spoke on the Senate floor in support of the bipartisan anti-gun violence bill. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mexico, new mexico, uvalde, buffalo, connecticut, texas
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Andrew O'Shaughnessy, Vice President of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, talked about Jefferson's post-politics life, including his vision for what became the University of Virginia. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: jefferson, virginia, england, massachusetts, missouri, maryland, britain, william, andrew,...
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Playwright and screenwriter David Mamet discussed his book of essays on free speech, the culture wars, religion, and other topics. This event was held at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
Topics: david, ronald reagan, reagan, germany, milton friedman, william lloyd, shelby steele, new york,...
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"Our Heritage" is a 1966 episode from the U.S. Army's "Big Picture" series marking the July 4th holiday by telling the story of the Declaration of Independence. Hosted by Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Frank Baxter, the half-hour program visits historic sites in Philadelphia and Washington, DC and uses animated sequences to illustrate several key moments in the American Revolution. Sponsor: U.S. Army
Topics: jefferson, adams, thomas jefferson, john adams, england, washington, philadelphia, pennsylvania,...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon Wood examined the political debates that surrounded the creation of the U.S. Constitution. He was joined in discussion by other panelists who explored the legacy of the American Revolution and the relevance of the Founding Fathers in the 21st century. The Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this program. Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Topics: washington, virginia, gordon, england, scotland, jefferson, wilson, franklin, philadelphia, emily,...
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Princeton University African American studies professor and native Alabaman Imani Perry provided a history of America through her travels in the South. The Palm Beach Book Festival in Florida hosted this event. Sponsor: Palm Beach Book Festival
Topics: florida, virginia, alabama, georgia, caribbean, honduras
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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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Historian Lorien Foote talked about how both sides during the Civil War accused the other of being uncivilized and employing retaliatory tactics. This virtual program was sponsored by the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia Center for Civil War Studies
Topics: sherman, south carolina, georgia, charleston, massachusetts, kilpatrick, florida, wheeler, hampton,...
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Editors of "Buying and Selling Civil War Memory in Gilded Age America" explored the ways advertisers and others used Civil War imagery to sell items after the war. This program was part of Gettysburg College's annual Civil War Institute conference. Sponsor: Gettysburg College | Civil War Institute
Topics: chicago, reynolds, brian, carrie, philadelphia, richmond, mccormick, gettysburg, europe, new york,...
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[LIVE] Congressional Democrats renew efforts to expand the Supreme Court during a news conference on Capitol Hill. Sponsor: League of Conservation Voters,Stand Up America PAC,Center for Popular Democracy,Indivisible
Topics: epa, jones, johnson, hank johnson, clarence thomas, markey, texas, roe v. wade, mitch mcconnell,...
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Bradford Pearson told the story of the Japanese Americans held at an internment camp in Wyoming during World War ll and how their sons, during their incarceration, played for an undefeated high school football team. The Savannah Book Festival in Georgia hosted this program. Sponsor: Savannah Book Festival
Topics: wyoming, los angeles, california, pearl harbor, new york, la, seattle, franklin delano roosevelt,...
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[LIVE] The Senate will debate the nomination of Shalanda Young to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mr. schumer, ukraine, biden, russia, california, undersigned, putin, europe, illinois, mexico,...
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Author and Emory University professor Carol Anderson joined Book TV to talk and take calls about voting rights, gun regulation, and race in America. Her books include "White Rage" and "The Second," about the history and impact of the Second Amendment. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: anderson, naacp, carol anderson, florida, georgia, alabama, emory, obama, virginia, nra, san...
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Newsweek deputy opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon argued that journalism, once a blue-collar profession, is now largely a profession for elites who push radical ideas and are out of touch with mainstream Americans. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: batya, virginia, new york, hayes, newsweek, aei, jordan peterson, atlantic, paraguay, peter, batya...
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[LIVE] House and Senate Republicans address the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda Summit in Washington, DC. Sponsor: America First Policy Institute
Topics: florida, new york, virginia, maine, ken blackwell, cruz, louisiana, new york city, russia, texas,...
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[LIVE] The Senate will debate House-passed legislation expanding access to VA benefits for veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. Senators will later vote to limit debate on a bill providing grants to the U.S. computer chip industry. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: ukraine, russia, texas, ohio, intel, biden, china, romney, taiwan, mr. schumer, burma, trump, nato,...
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The Virginia Bar Association held a discussion on the January 6 Committee's work and the events surrounding the attack on the U.S. Capitol.. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) who serves on the committee, as well as the committee's chief investigative counsel spoke about the investigation and responded to critics. Retired federal judge, Michael Luttig, who testified before the committee, and a Politico reporter also participated in the conversation. Sponsor: Virginia Bar Association
Topics: raskin, virginia, betsy, charlottesville, jefferson, washington, luttig, joe biden, biden, france,...
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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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Service members and military health care providers testified about their experiences in getting abortions, providing abortions, and their concerns about reproductive care access for military members and their families. The witnesses appeared before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Miliary Personnel. They expressed their concerns about disparate care for female service members in states that ban abortion, and explained the professional, financial and emotional costs associated with...
Topics: texas, california, ms. arana, navy, ms. mozzillo, washington, gallagher, united states air force,...
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The Senate may begin work on the Democrats' bill on tax policy, health care and climate change.
Topics: washington, schumer, manchin, biden, murray, mr. schumer, nato, kentucky, irs, virginia, fema,...
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Former U.S. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) discussed the decline of bipartisanship in the Senate and offered recommendations to restore it in the chamber. He was interviewed by Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE). Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: nebraska, harry reid, biden, ben nelson, columbia, washington, joe biden, john mccain, kennedy,...
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Playwright and screenwriter David Mamet discussed his book of essays on free speech, the culture wars, religion, and other topics. This event was held at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
Topics: ronald reagan, reagan, germany, david, william lloyd, shelby steele, new york, biden, england,...
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Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan opposed limits on civil liberties and dissented in the 1896 "separate but equal" Plessy v. Ferguson case. Former Politico executive editor Peter Canellos looked at the Justice's career in his book. This was a virtual event hosted by the Boston Athenaeum. Sponsor: Boston Athenaeum
Topics: kentucky, robert, boston, peter, frederick douglass, washington, robert harland, virginia, james,...
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Historian and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates provided a history of religion and the importance of the church in Black communities. This was a virtual event hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York City. Sponsor: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Topics: frederick douglass, washington, south carolina, virginia, louisiana, mississippi, charleston,...
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Presidential historian Jon Meacham reconsidered Abraham Lincoln's life and the influences that shaped how he governed a divided country. The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago, Illinois, hosted this discussion. Sponsor: Abraham Lincoln Book Shop
Topics: jefferson, lincoln, jackson, smithsonian, washington, gardner, john, abraham lincoln, spielberg,...
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[LIVE] The Senate will continue work on President Biden's judicial nominations for U.S. District Courts. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: biden, mr. schumer, washington, house, apple, mccarthy, ukraine, donald trump, google, china,...
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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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[LIVE] The Senate will continue work on President Biden's judicial nominations for U.S. District and Circuit Courts. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: ohio, china, ukraine, rob, washington, pennsylvania, biden, netflix, mr. tillis, kentucky, mr....
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As the Civil War came to a close, President Abraham Lincoln was thinking beyond the carnage of war to peace. Author John Avlon talked about Lincoln the peacemaker and the plans he had for a post-war America. The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Abraham Lincoln Book Shop
Topics: lincoln, abraham lincoln, c-span, washington, germany, georgia, illinois, andrew johnson,...
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Dr. Amesh Adalja of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Health Security discussed the recent rise in Covid-19 cases. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: china, john hopkins, fauci, kagan, pacific, white house, virginia, florida, pfizer, kentucky, north...
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The First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid offered her thoughts on why her country ranks number one on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report for reducing the equality gap between men and women. Word Bookstore in New York City hosted this event. Sponsor: Word Bookstore
Topics: iceland, sweden, eliza, canada, england, reykjavik, greenpoint, eliza reed, new york, emily, north...
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History presented its "Great Americans Medal" to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The posthumous award honored her legal and judicial career as well as her legacy as a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Her children donated artifacts connected to her life and work. Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution | National Museum of American History
Topics: ginsburg, ruth bader ginsburg, jane, smithsonian, james, scalia, washington, david, lily ledbetter,...
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Attorney General Merrick Garland testified on department priorities and the president's 2023 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. After returning from a brief recess, the attorney general continued answering questions before the committee on the Bureau of Prisons, immigration, support for law enforcement, the opioid crisis, and investigations into Hunter Biden. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, the...
Topics: fbi, alaska, new hampshire, leahy, moran, doj, shaheen, ukraine, graham, cdc, biden, mexico
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee held a hearing focused on child care and preschool programs. Topics included overburdened and underpaid child care workers, lack of access and resources for families, and differences between urban, rural and tribal communities. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Topics: georgia, burr, reynolds, minnesota, murray, cdbg, arizona, virginia, connecticut, ballivian, mr....
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Columbia University political science professor Timothy Frye looked at the limits of Vladimir Putin's power in Russia. This event was hosted by Columbia University's Institute for Social and Economic Research Policy. Sponsor: Columbia University | Institute for Social and Economic Research Policy
Topics: russia, putin, keith, kremlin, china, steve, soviet union, crimea, frye, columbia, keith gesson,...
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Texas Christian University professor Steven Woodworth taught a class about life on the home front and battles fought in Virginia during the Civil War. He focused on the 1864 Overland Campaign which culminated in the siege of Petersburg and pitted Union General Ulysses Grant against Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: virginia, richmond, sheridan, potomac, spotsylvania, alexandria, petersburg, mississippi,...
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The Republican National Lawyers Association held its annual policy conference in the Washington, DC area. In this portion, attendees heard from a group of panelists on parents' rights in education and a presentation on the Supreme Court confirmation process. Sponsor: Republican National Lawyers Association
Topics: washington, virginia, biden, tennessee, white house, kavanaugh, california, obama, naacp, scalia,...
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Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life held a discussion examining life two years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsor: Georgetown University | Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Topics: christine, ukraine, francis, david, anne, mirka, georgetown, e.j., john carr, david brooks, d.c.,...
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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan testified on the President Biden's 2023 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Science. Administrator Nelson answered a variety of questions including on Russia and the International Space Station, the 2025 Artemis Mission to the Moon, climate change, and infrastructure. Director Panchnathan touched on STEM education investments, technology innovation, and quantum computing....
Topics: nasa, moran, china, nsf, russia, new hampshire, nelson, kansas, helio, gao, academia, ibm, braun,...
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Executives with Daniel Defense and Sturm, Ruger & Co. defended their gun manufacturing businesses against personal responsibility following multiple mass shootings across the U.S. where the gunmen used assault style weapons to kill people including children. Marty Daniel and Christopher Killoy appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. The committee is investigating the potential role these gun-makers play in mass shootings through their sales and advertising. Prior...
Topics: daniel, atf, nra, uvalde, california, chicago, mr. daniel, ryan busse, okafor, new york, sampson,...
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