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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Atlantic Council hosted a discussion on Russia's growing influence in the Middle East and the implications for U.S.-Russia policy. Panelists focused on how other Arab states like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are responding to Russia, President Putin's relationship with Mideast leaders, and the regional conflicts in Yemen and Syria. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: russia, iran, egypt, yemen, syria, washington, israel, katie, d.c., china, gadhafi, c-span, libya,...
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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Veterans Affairs officials testified on female veterans' health care issues at a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill. VA Women's Health Services Chief Consultant Patricia Hayes said the number of women using VA health services has tripled since 2001 and women constitute about 16 percent of today's active duty military forces. Witnesses discussed efforts to enhance services and access for female veterans, military sexual trauma screenings, and mental health and maternity...
Topics: carter, va healthcare, va, susan mccutcheon, washington, patricia hayes, cartwright
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South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) met with voters in Iowa. Sponsor: Buttigieg Presidential Campaign
Topics: indiana, afghanistan, iowa, washington, va, virginia, vietnam, john dingell, fairfax, texas
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testified before the House Financial Services Committee on housing issues and his department's policies. Committee members asked about affordable housing programs, the government's handling of mixed immigration status households, low-income housing in rural areas and the department's lawsuit against Facebook over allegations of housing discrimination in their ads. Several Democratic members, including Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), pressed...
Topics: hud, carson, fha, new york, texas, tennessee, cdbg, ohio, wellston, detroit, colorado, virginia,...
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Historian H.W. Brands talked about humor in the White House -- and the role it plays in presidential politics. From George Washington to Donald Trump, he considered how funny our chief executives have been -- or not -- and whether they have used humor to their advantage. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Topics: washington, jackson, lyndon johnson, harry truman, donald trump, ronald reagan, roosevelt, dwight...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Viewers react to today's House Judiciary Committee meeting on the contempt resolution against Attorney General William Barr. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: white house, georgia, nadler, trump, jerry nadler, montana, michigan, mueller, mapleton, house,...
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Missile Defense Agency Deputy Director Rear Admiral Jon Hill and Acting Director for Operations Michelle Atkinson briefed reporters on the president's fiscal year 2020 budget proposal for their agency. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: mda, poland, hawaii, lacer, pacific, ms. atkinson, gmd, mdr, china, jason
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Yiit Akin is the author of "When the War Came Home: The Ottomans' Great War and the Devastation of an Empire." He discussed his book, which looks at the impact of World War I on ordinary Ottomans and details the factors leading to the fall of the empire in war's aftermath. The National World War I Museum & Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri hosted this talk as part of their annual symposium. Sponsor: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Topics: ottomans, wilson, germany, europe, britain, kansas city, greece, missouri, hungary, austria, paris,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Cybersecurity officers from the military, federal agencies, and government contractors discuss policy priorities across the federal government. Sponsor: Billington CyberSecurity
Topics: uk, chris, israel, washington, kieran, hayden, ncsc, london, tom billington, boeing, d.c., brian,...
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Stony Brook University professor Paul Kelton taught a class about Abraham Lincoln and Native Americans. He talked about the Dakota Wars in Minnesota which resulted in 38 executions, the removal of the Navajo, and the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre. Sponsor: State University of New York, Stony Brook
Topics: minnesota, colorado, cheyenne, kelton, abraham lincoln, mexico, lyon, sibley, virginia, lincoln,...
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FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding oversight of his agency. Director Wray addressed U.S. election security saying, "The Russians are absolutely intent on trying to interfere with our elections' through a foreign influence campaign." Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) asked about the FBI's response to domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence. Director Wray responded saying the FBI has made about 100 domestic...
Topics: fbi, china, russia, wray, white house, cornyn, nics, feinstein, usa, afghanistan, mueller,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa to learn about its history from local experts and historians.
Topics: iowa, cedar rapids, czechoslovakia, europe, iowa, germany, buxton, chicago, cedar, american gothic,...
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[LIVE] Former White House Counsel John Dean as well as former U.S. attorneys and legal experts testify about lessons learned from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: mueller, mcgahn, white house, russia, trump, robert mueller, fbi, richard nixon, don mcgahn,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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James Hope, a landscape painter before the Civil War, enlisted with the Union Army's Second Vermont Volunteers and witnessed the 1862 Battle of Antietam firsthand. Shepherd University professor James Broomall taught a class about his life and art, focusing on his paintings of Antietam's Bloody Lane and the artillery in front of Dunker Church. Sponsor: Shepherd University
Topics: antietam, vermont, broomall, maryland, new york, mcclellan, new york city, california, alexander...
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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,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a discussion on nuclear deterrence and arms control. Sponsor: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Topics: russia, nagasaki, china, hiroshima, newell, icj, mpt, brad roberts, south asia, scott sagan, vince...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant and his work were the subjects of discussion at the University of Virginia, which has just acquired his cartoon collection. We heard from presidential scholars, including Ken Hughes and Kent Germany from UVA's Miller Center. They focused on the presidencies from Lyndon B. Johnson to Ronald Reagan. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs
Topics: johnson, nixon, reagan, lyndon johnson, carter, washington, vietnam, richard nixon, humphrey,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian H.W. Brands talked about humor in the White House -- and the role it plays in presidential politics. From George Washington to Donald Trump, he considered how funny our chief executives have been -- or not -- and whether they have used humor to their advantage. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Topics: washington, white house, reagan, lyndon johnson, jackson, roosevelt, eisenhower, harry truman,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Lebanon Valley College professor James Broussard taught a class on the lead-up to the American Revolution. He described actions by the British government, such as the Stamp Act and stationing British troops Boston, that American colonists began to view as an overreach of power. Sponsor: Lebanon Valley College
Topics: england, britain, boston, pennsylvania, indians, canada, london, atlantic, navy, india, france,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and Space held a hearing on space policy challenges. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testified alongside a panel of space experts. They talked about plans to go back to the moon, the U.S. Space Force proposal, oversight of the space domain, and space commerce. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and Space
Topics: nasa, faa, mr. bridenstine, kessler, cruz, bridenstine, fcc, nga, thompson, c-span, sinema, navy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A panel of former NASA astronauts and administrators, along with other space experts, discussed the legacy of the Apollo missions and future of space exploration at an event hosted by the National Academy of Engineering in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Academy of Engineering
Topics: nasa, spacex, boeing, russia, sandy magnus, chris ferguson, charlie, sandy, bush, chris, obama,...
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The Atlantic Council in Washington, DC hosted a panel discussion on the role of energy policy and climate change in the 2020 presidential campaign. Among the speakers were former Obama administration officials along with representatives from several conservative energy advocacy organizations. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: nafta, trump, california, florida
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on U.S. monetary policy and the state of the economy. He told senators the nation's economic growth continued but was slowing amid global concerns over trade, tariffs and lower business investment. He answered questions on a variety of topics, including Facebook's proposed Libra cryptocurrency, wage stagnation and income inequality. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs...
Topics: mexico, crypto, china, powell, europe, brown, deutsche, eu, england, minnesota, treasury, sheila...
Source: Comcast Cable

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This National History Center briefing from Capitol Hill featured a political scientist and a historian who have spent their careers studying American-Iranian relations. In light of current tensions between the two nations, they traced the history of U.S. policy towards Iran and Iran's nuclear program, which began with the assistance of the Eisenhower administration as part of an "Atoms for Peace" initiative. Sponsor: National History Center
Topics: iran, bush, obama, reagan, npt, carter, iraq, lebanon, clinton, george w. bush, clinton...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed her time as a lawyer on the staff of the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment inquiry of President Richard Nixon in 1974. The interview is from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum oral history collection, and was conducted by former library director Timothy Naftali on July 9, 2018. Sponsor: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: clinton, sec, doar, nixon, richard nixon, john doerr, john doar, joe woods, white house, russia,...
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USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Conservation Programs Bill Northey testified before a joint House subcommittee on federal farm and disaster programs. Several of the questions focused on implementing the Farm Bill, trade relations with China, and status of disaster aid programs, like the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, known as WHIP. Sponsor: House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management,House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign...
Topics: usda, california, china, northey, georgia, peterson, connecticut, donald trump, iowa, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Acting Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy delivered remarks and participated in a conversation regarding the Army's readiness and modernization efforts. Speaking at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington, DC, he addressed a few areas of focus, such as the Army's recruitment efforts, the need to streamline modernization for timelier implementation, and Army's preparedness in how best to deal with existing and emerging global security threats. Sponsor: Foundation for Defense of...
Topics: china, russia, taiwan, afghanistan, eric adelman, brad bowman, pacific, cmpp, ryan mccarthy, iran
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Gen. John Nicholson (Ret.), the former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, delivers remarks on the future of diplomacy and defense in Afghanistan. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Center for National Security Law,University of Michigan | Ford (Gerald R.) School of Public Policy,Meridian International Center
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, ghani, iraq, isis, china, taliban, khalil, pakistan, virginia, warsaw
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Lebanon Valley College professor James Broussard taught a class on the lead-up to the American Revolution. He described actions by the British government, such as the Stamp Act and stationing British troops Boston, that American colonists began to view as an overreach of power. Sponsor: Lebanon Valley College
Topics: england, britain, boston, pennsylvania, indians, canada, london, atlantic, navy, france, india,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV and C-SPAN's Washington Journal look back at the March 28, 1979 partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The event is considered the most serious nuclear power accident in the United States, and has had a lasting impact on the industry. Joining us in the studio are historian Samuel Walker, author of "Three Mile Island: A Nuclear Crisis in Historical Perspective," and Edwin Lyman, acting director of the Nuclear...
Topics: pennsylvania, harrisburg, china, carter, cspan, japan, samuel walker, nixon, washington, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on President Trump's 2020 budget request for the agency. He talked about the agency's plans to enforce the nation's clean air and water laws while also trimming the agency's budget. Lawmakers asked him questions on a variety of environmental topics, including many parochial issues related to chemical dumping, power plant rules and asbestos regulation. Sponsor: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior,...
Topics: epa, wheeler, montana, udall, mexico, mr. wheeler, reagan, washington, alaska, daines, missoula,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Matthew Costello talked about his new book "The Property of the Nation: George Washington's Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President." He discussed the ways that Americans remembered and celebrated George Washington in the 19th century. And he talked about how the freed and enslaved people on Washington's Mount Vernon estate helped shape the historical narrative about the first president. Mr. Costello is a historian at the White House Historical Association, which...
Topics: washington, vernon, white house, martha, jefferson, virginia, alexandria, white house historical...
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a summit in Washington, DC on the need for federal investment in infrastructure projects. In this portion, panelists discussed different ways of paying for road and bridge funding, including the declining efficacy of the gas tax as vehicles become more fuel efficient, and the prospects for a road tax based on a vehicle's miles driven. Sponsor: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Topics: washington, california, virginia, delaware, oregon, darren, george w. bush, new york, colorado,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the first Virginia General Assembly. This is the second of two parts. Sponsor: Virginia General Assembly,American Evolution
Topics: virginia, jamestown, john meacham, london, north america, texas, yardley, jon, england, atlantic,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The U.S. Council on Competitiveness held its annual forum featuring government officials, business leaders and economists. In this portion, a group of business leaders discussed the future innovation and competitiveness environment in the U.S. Following the discussion, Energy Secretary Dan Brouilette delivered remarks on what the administration was doing to help spur innovation and competitiveness in the energy sector. Sponsor: Council on Competitiveness
Topics: china, academia, arizona
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion with retired Lt. Gen. Thomas Spoehr on his plan for modernizing the Army. In addition, he discussed defense technology, Army personnel management, military funding and threats posed by Russia and China. Lt. Gen. Spoehr serves as the director of Heritage's Center for National Defense. Jen Judson, a reporter for Defense News, moderated the conversation. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: russia, china, pentagon, mcconville, mccarthy, north korea, iraq, afghanistan, bradley, jen, navy,...
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Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), a 2020 presidential candidate, spoke with voters at a house party hosted at the residence of a county Democratic party chair in Knoxville, Iowa. After being introduced by the homeowner, Senator Harris talked briefly about her campaign for president, and then answered questions from attendees on topics including immigration, border security and criminal justice reform. Afterward, she met with many of them, including a group of young voters who she spoke with about...
Topics: iowa, white house, donald trump, kamala harris, san francisco, kamala, california, florida, betsy...
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Historian Edward Ayers analyzed the difference between history and memory and discussed the important role that scholarship plays in public history. He also examined how the American public remembers the Civil War. This talk was part of the American Civil War Museum's annual symposium at the Library of Virginia and co-hosted by the University of Virginia Center for Civil War History. Sponsor: American Civil War Museum,University of Virginia | Nau (John L.) Center for Civil War History
Topics: virginia, kathy, rome, richmond, confederacy, normandy, kristi, clark, cassandra, ayers, abraham...
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The House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The committee was considering whether to renew several FISA provisions, including roving wiretap authority, business records authority, and the "lone wolf" provision, which were set to expire at the end of the year. Representatives from the Justice Department, FBI and National Security Agency provided testimony on their agencies' use of the provisions and urged lawmakers to...
Topics: fbi, nsa, usa, doj, orlando, mr. wiegmann, ms. morgan, washington, morgan, horowitz, carter,...
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Author and historian Gary Gallagher analyzed the differences between the three major Civil War theaters. He argued that the battles held in the Eastern Theater had the greatest political and military impact on the outcome of the Civil War, making it the most important theater. This talk was part of a day-long conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Nau (John L.) Center for Civil War History
Topics: virginia, gettysburg, tennessee, gary, california, appomattox, north carolina, mexico, sherman,...
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Former White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and included Barack Obama's 2008 election. The University of Virginia's Miller Center hosted the event. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs
Topics: bush, george bush, obama, barack obama, clinton, cheney, washington, bill clinton, white house, pat...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on U.S. nationals being held in Iran. Three relatives of hostages in Iran -- which included one man who had been in custody for 12 years -- testified on the impact their loved ones' situation had on their families. Afterward, they answered questions on their ability to contact their family members being held and what efforts the Obama and Trump administrations had undertaken to secure the captives' release. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs...
Topics: iran, levinson, namazi, ms. levinson, wilson, trump, bob, fbi, obama, north korea, unicef, deutsch,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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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...
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Members of the House Democratic Caucus, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), spoke to reporters following the conclusion of a group retreat in Leesburg, Virginia. They talked about their performance during the first 100 days of the party's majority in the U.S. House and about their legislative agenda for the months ahead. Speaker Pelosi also said she wanted to work on immigration reform legislation. Sponsor: House Democratic Caucus
Topic: virginia
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Scott Pelley, CBS 60 Minutes correspondent, discussed his memoir, "Truth Worth Telling," at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. He talked about some of his concerns around American journalism during the Trump administration, including what he called a decline in the civility of political rhetoric. After talking about portions of his book, he took questions from the audience. Sponsor: National Press Club | Luncheon Speech
Topics: cbs, pentagon, beijing, saddam hussein, lubbock, white house, clinton, washington, bernanke, china,...
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Historian Edward Ayers reflected on the making of his online project, "The Valley of the Shadow," which tells the story of the Civil War from the perspective of two communities, one Northern and one Southern. This hour-long talk was part of the annual summer conference hosted by the Gettysburg College Civil War Institute. Sponsor: Gettysburg College | Civil War Institute
Topics: virginia, gettysburg, richmond, andrew johnson, pennsylvania, ayers, washington, edward ayers,...
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William Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution and the Continental Army. He described how the force differed from the British military in demographics, organization and the officer selection process. He also talked about the significance of military operations in the northern colonies. Sponsor: William Woods University
Topics: washington, smith, continental, boston, navy, gates, massachusetts, lexington, new york,...
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The Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 helped galvanize the clean water and environmental movements -- even though it wasn't the worst fire the polluted river had seen. Historian David Stradling joined us from along the river in Cleveland, Ohio and talked about the fire, the myths associated with it, the urban poverty and environmental crises of 50 years ago, and the campaign by Mayor Carl Stokes to find solutions. Mr. Stradling is co-author, with his brother Richard, of "Where the River Burned:...
Topics: cleveland, ohio, akron, david, cincinnati, charlottesville, new york, wheatland, richard, david...
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Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: henry ford, new york, porsche, sheridan, amazon, josh brown, new york city, china, europe, detroit,...
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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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Diplomats, government officials and industry executives discussed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement at a day-long event hosted by the Canadian American Business Council in Washington, DC. During the afternoon portion of this event, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin (R), former DNC Chair Howard Dean and U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft were some of the speakers who talked about globalism, the impact of Brexit on trade, and the tariffs' effects on Kentucky. Governor Bevin expressed...
Topics: canada, kentucky, mexico, china, nafta, north america, ontario, white house, toronto, usmca,...
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[LIVE] Facebook Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies on his company's impact on the financial services industry and the housing sector. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: mr. zuckerberg, switzerland, china, libra, turkey, syria, madame chair, zuckerberg, calibra, libra...
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The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity hosted a conference on U.S. foreign policy and libertarianism. In this portion of the event, retired U.S. Army Col. Douglas Macgregor and Mises Institute founder Llewellyn Rockwell discussed national security and military intervention. Former Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) delivered keynote remarks to close the conference. Sponsor: Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity
Topics: china, iran, donald trump, korea, north korea, venezuela, trump, turkey, rick sanchez, south korea,...
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University of Maryland history professor Richard Bell talked about the Declaration of Independence -- its origins, purpose, and global significance during and after the American Revolution. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: jefferson, britain, john adams, philadelphia, george, france, virginia, thomas jefferson, adams,...
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American History TV and Washington Journal marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with three hours of LIVE interviews and viewer calls from the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Joining us were Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, Air & Space Museum director Ellen Stofan. Plus, John Logsdon, founding director of George Washington University's Space Policy Institute, and Teasel Muir-Harmony, space history curator at the Air & Space Museum....
Topics: nasa, kennedy, armstrong, washington, neil armstrong, saturn, huntsville, michael collins,...
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The Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 helped galvanize the clean water and environmental movements -- even though it wasn't the worst fire the polluted river had seen. Historian David Stradling joined us from along the river in Cleveland, Ohio and talked about the fire, the myths associated with it, the urban poverty and environmental crises of 50 years ago, and the campaign by Mayor Carl Stokes to find solutions. Mr. Stradling is co-author, with his brother Richard, of "Where the River Burned:...
Topics: cleveland, ohio, akron, david stradling, carl stokes, david, cincinnati, new york, cuyahoga, nixon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian H.W. Brands profiled Aaron Burr, the former vice president to Thomas Jefferson. Aaron Burr is most remembered for killing former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. H.W. Brands presented a collection of letters between Burr and his daughter, Theodosia, that recount his political ascendancy and downfall. Audience questions were taken by the speaker. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: burr, aaron burr, josie mansfield, thomas jefferson, jefferson, franklin, benjamin franklin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on the middle class and his proposed economic policies in his hometown of Scranton, PA. Mr. Biden spent much of his time speaking on his childhood in Scranton, and how he hoped to help the middle class. Sponsor: Biden Presidential Campaign
Topics: scranton, delaware, pennsylvania, joey, joe biden, charlie, donald trump, isis, joe, barack, nato,...
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In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the 1619 beginning of forced migration of Africans into slavery, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History hosted a panel discussion on the theme "400 Years of Perseverance." The group of scholars talked about the importance of slave site preservation, W.E.B. DuBois' color line theory, civil rights, and the criminal justice system. In August of 1619, twenty Africans who had been forced to cross the Atlantic Ocean...
Topics: virginia, washington, africa, kansas, fairfax, d.c., north carolina, new york, richmond, africans,...
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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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[LIVE] The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with legal experts to discuss the constitutional framework for potentially drawing up articles of impeachment against President Trump. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: trump, ukraine, feldman, zelensky, nixon, white house, mueller, schiff, yovanovitch, carlin,...
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[LIVE] Fiona Hill, a former National Security Council senior director for Europe and Russia, and David Holmes, an aide to the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, testifiy before the House Intelligence Committee as part of its impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Sponsor: House Select Intelligence Committee
Topics: ukraine, sondland, zelensky, russia, trump, bolton, volker, mr. holmes, taylor, vindman,...
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The State Department's Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad discussed the country's ongoing peace efforts at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. Mr. Khalizad, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Afghanistan and Iraq, said a framework agreement had been reached with the Taliban but there was still more work to be done to advance the peace process. He added that the U.S. was not looking to monopolize the peace process, and said he was...
Topics: afghanistan, pakistan, taliban, moscow, khalilzad, washington, steve, doha, white house, isis,...
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Defense Department Comptroller David Norquist and other Pentagon officials briefed reporters on the president's fiscal year 2020 budget proposal. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: ierardi, navy, isis, nato, india, omb, pentagon, syria, exxon, george h. w. bush, molden, norquist,...
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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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A commemoration marking the 400th anniversary of the first meeting of the Virginia General Assembly in the summer of 1619. This is part one of a three-part ceremony. Sponsor: Virginia General Assembly,American Evolution
Topics: virginia, jamestown, david, northam, colony, new york, fairfax, ralph northam, edwin sanz, united...
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Vice President Pence made remarks in Waukee, Iowa, at an event hosted by America's First Policies on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). He talked about the economic growth and employment opportunities that the USMCA will spur in the country. He also urged the Democrats in Congress to "put politics aside and pass the USMCA" instead of "spending all of their time on endless investigations and partisan impeachment." Sponsor: White House | Office of the Vice President
Topics: iowa, iowa, trump, donald trump, china, usmca, mexico, canada, hawkeye, indiana, reynolds, brett,...
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Homeland Security Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Brian Harrell discussed security threats such as cyberattacks and drones to U.S. critical infrastructure. Mr. Harrell serves within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which partners with industry and the government to build more secure and resilient infrastructure. His remarks came at an event hosted by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement in Arlington, Virginia. Sponsor: Institute for...
Topics: fbi, trump, virginia, pennsylvania, texas, california
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Bancroft and Pulitzer Prize winning historian Gordon Wood delivered a talk titled "The Revolutionary Roots of the Civil War." Professor Wood discussed the Founders views on slavery and argued that the Civil War was inevitable. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Topics: virginia, jefferson, england, philadelphia, south carolina, albany, britain, mexico, boston, john...
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The Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC hosted a discussion with House Democratic freshman women on their experiences serving in the 116th Congress. Speakers include Reps. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). The conversation was moderated by Bipartisan Policy Center President Jason Grumet. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: california, virginia, robert mueller, pentagon, cia, abigail
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National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins and other NIH leaders testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on investments in the institute's research efforts. They talked about the institutes' ongoing research, its impact, and the investment needed to sustain such efforts. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Topics: nih, collins, fda, the nih, trump, oklahoma, usda, francis collins, washington, ctsa, nichd, et...
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American History TV was live from Fort Monroe for the 400th anniversary ceremony commemorating the arrival of the first Africans in Virginia and the dedication of a new visitor center. Sponsor: American Evolution
Topics: virginia, monroe, d.c., washington, hampton, tucker, fairfax, jamestown, north america, bobby...
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