Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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[LIVE] Activists, policymakers and community leaders gather to discuss the legacy of the 1968 Fair Housing Act. Sponsor: [Atlantic, The] | Atlantic Live
Topics: chicago, new york, fha, washington, hud, starbucks, alexandria, baltimore, north lawndale, georgia,...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the president's proposed 2018 budget request. Democrats had tough questions for Secretary Price on proposed cuts to Medicaid and allowing businesses to opt out of providing insurance that covers birth control to its female employees. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: georgia, nih, fda, cdc, liberia, grassley, phil gramm, maryland, caroline, alaska, atlanta,...
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Ms. Morrison talked about her book, "Remember: The Journey to School Integration," published by Houghton Mifflin Company. In the book, which is intended primarily for young readers, the author supplements a collection of archival photographs depicting school desegregation with fictional dialogue, thoughts, and emotions for the children in the pictures. The book was published on May 17, 2004, the fiftieth anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Sponsor: Politics and...
Topics: brown, washington, kansas
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing on the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR) legislation, which would extend federal regulations governing carriage of local television broadcasts on cable and satellite television lineups. Witnesses included National Association of Broadcasters President Gordon Smith, the former Republican U.S. Senator from Oregon. They talked about the relationships between local...
Topics: smith, at&t, ms. boyers, directv, cbs, mr. thune, iowa, boyers, ottumwa, new york, sinclair,...
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Ken Cuccinelli, the acting deputy Homeland Security secretary, and Dr. Robert Kadlec, the assistant secretary of Health and Human Services, testified on the interagency coordination in response to the coronavirus. Members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee asked the two officials about supply chain management, sick pay support for individuals quarantined at home, the protocol for expanding travel restrictions, and better communication between the Coast Guard and...
Topics: china, cdc, kadlec, johnson, fda, iran, fema, cbp, dhs, italy, peeters, cbc, korea, washington,...
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Political consultants Harlan Hill and Ryan Girdusky offered their thoughts on the rise of nationalist populist movements in the U.S. and abroad. This virtual event was sponsored by SAFE Boston. Sponsor: SAFE Boston
Topics: washington, trump, boston, harlan, mexico, breitbart, california, angola, denmark, donald trump,...
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The House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Water, Oceans and Wildlife held a hearing to assess a drought contingency plan for the Colorado River. Before a short break for House votes, the chair and ranking member delivered opening statements followed by testimony from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Committee
Topics: colorado, california, mexico, arizona, wyoming, utah, powell, sacramento, mcclintock, rio grande,...
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Disability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating through a sighted, hearing world. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: obama, alaska, gordon, claire, white house
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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, fda, collins, helene langevin, patricia flatley brennan, nlm, francis collins, the nih, usda,...
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William Flynn, Amtrak president and CEO, said because of the coronavirus pandemic, the nation's rail service will need more than $4B in additional federal funding for fiscal year 2021 in order to stay afloat, keep employees and continue public services. HIs comments came during a House Transportation subcommittee hearing examining Amtrak's response to COVID-19. Others testifying included stakeholders and union officials. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on...
Topics: amtrak, mr. flynn, keystone, chicago, illinois, flynn, ms. griffin, lipinski, tcu, amtrak,...
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing with airline experts on the passenger experience. Representatives from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Consumer Reports, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Airline Passenger Experience Association and Spirit Airlines testified before the committee on a range of issues, including accessibility for persons with disabilities, evacuation procedures, complaint hotlines, passenger comfort, and in-flight...
Topics: faa, larsen, mr. mcgee, mr. klein, gao, cdc, fbi, boeing, klein, new york, florida, columbia,...
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The Hudson Institute held a panel discussion on the political climate in Afghanistan. Former Afghan ambassador to France and Canada Omar Samad and Acting President of the American University of Afghanistan David Sedney shared their assessments of several topics, including potential peace talks between Afghanistan's government and the Taliban, the impact of U.S. operations over several decades, and Afghanistan-Pakistan relations. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: afghanistan, pakistan, taliban, china, india, sharia, russia, flagstaff, moscow, washington,...
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The Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on U.S. policy in Syria. Panelists include the representative for the Syrian Opposition Coalition to the United Nations and the former policy analyst at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Topics focused on Russian and Turkish influence in the region, political stability in Syria, women in government, and the need to address human rights abuses. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: syria, russia, isis, iran, iran, assad, turkey, united nations, geneva, miriam, washington,...
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[LIVE] Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the coronavirus outbreak and the president's 2021 budget request. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Topics: cdc, china, white house, fda, newark, omb, nih, obama, new york, india, azar, cole, fauci, trump,...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion with authors and political scholars on the rise of identity politics. The panelists talked about why they think the increased focus on identity politics is harmful to a free and open society. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: new york, washington, london, texas, california, ethnicity, andrew sullivan, heather, brown,...
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talked about her her forthcoming memoir, calling it "an emotional catharsis." She also pledged to support the "resistance" to the Trump presidency. People: Hillary Clinton; Carolyn Kroll Reidy; Cheryl Strayed Sponsor: BookExpo America
Topics: clinton, wellesley, cheryl, facebook, george elsie, chelsea, marla, washington, new york
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The House Intelligence Committee held a hearing on Russia and social media influence in the 2016 election. Officials from Facebook, Twitter and Google testified about what their companies were doing to protect users from misleading and malicious content. Committee members questioned witnesses about online political advertising transparency, social media content vetting and efforts to identify and remove Russian-based fake accounts. The House Intelligence Committee released and displayed a...
Topics: russia, facebook, mr. walker, donald trump, facebook, moscow, fbi, new york city, california, st....
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine the problems associated with the international gang known as MS-13. The criminal group originated in Los Angeles and has spread through North America. Senate members heard from various federal law enforcement representatives about its activities and tactics for recruiting unaccompanied alien children, and federal efforts to counter the threat. Witnesses included the acting chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and officials with Immigration...
Topics: el salvador, hsi, grassley, mexico, honduras, salvador, guatemala, mr. lloyd, maryland, kennedy,...
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A House Education and Labor subcommittee held a hearing on responses for elementary and secondary schools to natural disasters. In this portion, Frank Brogan, the assistant Education secretary for elementary and secondary schools, testified on federal efforts to help school systems affected by natural disasters -- particularly those on island territories like the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico -- most quickly and effectively reopen. The subcommittee then took...
Topics: fema, florida, california, virgin islands, pennsylvania, texas, washington, florida, devos,...
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The same day the House of Representatives voted in favor of new sanctions against Iran, Russia and North Korea, a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee held a hearing examining North Korea policy, specifically on amping up pressure against China. Acting Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton, along with other North Korea experts, offered testimony to the committee. Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations — Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International...
Topics: north korea, china, un, korea, north koreans, south korea, korea, washington, pyongyang, beijing,...
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University of Texas professor Hector Garcia explored why people hold certain political ideas through the lens of evolutionary science. Sponsor: San Antonio Book Festival
Topic: donald trump
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The Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing with drug manufacturers and FDA officials on the agency's foreign drug manufacturing inspection process. The witnesses discussed vulnerabilities the supply chain faces with foreign markets, the important of surprise inspections on foreign manufacturers, and the how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to manufacture more critical pharmaceuticals in the United States. They also addressed how the needs associated with the pandemic have...
Topics: fda, china, india, gao, brown, grassley, wyden, cantwell, george floyd, menendez, obama, cassidy,...
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Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson testified on housing policy amid the coronavirus pandemic on Capitol Hill. He outlined actions his agency has taken to respond to the pandemic and programs available to Americans struggling financially. Other topics discussed included Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the CARES Act, affordable housing and the June jobs report. Mark Calabria, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, also testified. Both appeared...
Topics: brown, carson, fha, trump, minnesota, menendez, fannie, white house, arizona, hud, minneapolis,...
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The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several topics were discussed, including China's trade practices, intellectual property theft, and market manipulation. They also touched on the importance of strengthening global U.S. alliances, as well as the U.S. supply chain in order to limit reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals, and...
Topics: china, beijing, pompeo, ccp, uk, hong kong, james mattis, taiwan, sullivan, white house, prc,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual briefing on violence against protesters and journalists in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Speakers included protesters and journalists who were shot by police during peaceful demonstrations, including LaToya Ratlieff, great-niece of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who described being shot in the face with rubber bullets by police. Rep. Raskin (D-MD), who chairs the subcommittee, also...
Topics: minneapolis, ferguson, portland, washington, george floyd, trump, lafayette square, mr. martinez,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual briefing on violence against protesters and journalists in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Speakers included protesters and journalists who were shot by police during peaceful demonstrations, including LaToya Ratlieff, great-niece of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who described being shot in the face with rubber bullets by police. Rep. Raskin (D-MD), who chairs the subcommittee, also...
Topics: minneapolis, george floyd, ferguson, washington, johnson, seattle, mr. martinez, selma, white...
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The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation held a virtual hearing on election security in the lead up to the 2020 elections. While agreeing that it is possible to hold a secure election this year, election security and voting rights advocates addressed concerns they have about voting amid the coronavirus pandemic including the spread of misinformation, outdated voting systems, the role of the U.S. Postal Service and the underfunding of...
Topics: colorado, new york, washington, illinois, john lewis, mississippi, eac, pennsylvania, michigan,...
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on housing issues and his department's policies. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: carson, new york
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Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined the Hudson Institute to talk about the congressional Future of Defense Task Force report's findings. Both lawmakers agreed that the U.S. needs to address some shortfalls in order to continue being the top military power. These shortfalls include investing in artificial intelligence, adapting to new operational concepts and eliminating old legacy defense systems. The two also urged the public to read the report. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: china, pentagon, silicon valley, indiana, kessel, nato, manhattan, hudson institute, jim, pacific
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Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley delivered keynote remarks on Russian and Chinese nuclear weapons and the state of current missile defense systems at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. He offered an assessment of nuclear development and threats from Russia and China. In particular, he said the U.S. intelligence community believed Russia was not in compliance with "net-zero" agreements governing the development of nuclear-capable...
Topics: russia, china, north korea, ashley
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The House Rules Committee met to consider a $12.14 billion supplemental disaster aid bill for recovery from damage due to hurricanes, wildfires and other 2018 natural disasters. Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX) testified first, and Ms. Lowey was asked by Rules Committee Ranking Member Tom Cole (R-OK) about a continuing resolution she had attached to the bill earlier in the day that would reopen and fund the government through February 8....
Topics: california, florida, michael, texas, mr. hastings, fema, mcconnell, mr. westerman, oklahoma, mr....
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Legal experts testified about the Justice Department's practice of accessing the data of journalists, elected leaders and private citizens. Microsoft Vice President of Customer Security and Trust Tom Burt testified before the House Judiciary Committee about the number of requests for customer data his company receives, which he said has been as many as 3,500 in a year. Mr. Burt criticized the government's use of gag orders, which prevent Microsoft from informing users the government requested...
Topics: turley, microsoft, ms. oberlander, new york, washington, doj, obama, oberlander, pentagon, biden,...
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Former and current female NCAA athletes testified on the importance of compensation and proper health care before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. They spoke about the need for legislation to allow student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) during their college years. The athletes also talked about the importance of proper mental and physical health care and its accessibility. Also testifying was Martin McNamara, the Founder of the Jordan...
Topics: ncaa, maryland, jordan, blumenthal, mr. mcnair, brown, ucla, california, cantwell, ms. cureton,...
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The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact held a hearing on U.S. leadership during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were Gayle Smith, global COVID-19 response coordinator for the State Department, and Jeremy Konundyk, executive director for USAID's COVID-19 Task Force. They answered questions on a variety of topics, including global vaccine distribution and...
Topics: india, biden, kovacs, china, mexico, latin america, caribbean, taiwan, usaid, usa
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College and University leaders testified on safely returning to campus during the coronavirus pandemic before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. They responded to questions regarding requiring vaccination, tracking COVID-19 outbreaks on campus, and the mental health costs of online education. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Topics: xavier, ucla, california, washington, new orleans, china, mr. harris, harris, seattle, burr, norma,...
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Former and current female NCAA athletes testified on the importance of compensation and proper health care before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. They spoke about the need for legislation to allow student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) during their college years. The athletes also talked about the importance of proper mental and physical health care and its accessibility. Also testifying was Martin McNair, the Founder of the Jordan McNair...
Topics: ncaa, maryland, blumenthal, jordan, california, booker, nfl, brown, nevada, oregon, mcnair,...
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Lawmakers examined the pros and cons of paid family and medical leave for federal workers but also discussed whether private sector employees would benefit from a national policy as well during a hearing before the House Oversight & Reform Committee. Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, spoke about the many benefits to the federal workforce. Policy experts and a Vermont small business owner also weighed in on the debate. The committee's...
Topics: biden, california, fmla, washington, vermont, texas, mr. sorkin, georgia, mr. kelly, ms. manning,...
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Acting FDA Administrator Janet Woodcock testified before a House Oversight & Reform subcommittee on the department's review into the impact of vaping. Administrator Woodcock responded to questions about underage usage of e-cigarettes and flavored versions of the product, the dangers of vaping compared to cigarette and marijuana usage, and adult useage of vaping to quit smoking. The FDA has set a September 9, 2020 deadline to complete its review of vaping products. Senator Dick Durbin...
Topics: fda, janet, juul, durbin, woodcock, janet woodcock, cdc, kathleen, north carolina, illinois, nih,...
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Lawmakers examined the pros and cons of paid family and medical leave for federal workers but also discussed whether private sector employees would benefit from a national policy as well during a hearing before the House Oversight & Reform Committee. Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, spoke about the many benefits to the federal workforce. Policy experts and a Vermont small business owner also weighed in on the debate. The committee's...
Topics: biden, maloney, ms. manning, california, fmla, ms. shabo, ms. bigelow, georgia, texas, mr. kelley,...
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The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a virtual hearing to examine ways to improve housing access and affordability. Witnesses included National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard and leaders from several community development nonprofit organizations. In addition, lawmakers asked about current housing market challenges, low-income housing tax credits, opportunity zones and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on housing. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Subcommittee...
Topics: mr. howard, pennsylvania, california, new jersey, john, ms. berger, texas, indiana, new york, fha,...
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Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Biden administration's policy toward Turkey. She answered questions on a variety of topics including human rights concerns, sanctions against Turkey for purchasing and deploying a Russian missile defense system, and the guarantee of free and safe elections in the country. The committee also discussed Turkish President Erdogan's push for a two-state solution with Cypress,...
Topics: turkey, nato, russia, biden, ukraine, syria, erdogan, germany, greece, afghanistan, eu, un, europe,...
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National security experts and former federal officials testified about ways to improve the management and operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In addition, they discussed DHS workforce morale, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, pandemic preparedness and border security. Witnesses appeared before a virtual hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Committee
Topics: dhs, fema, fbi, ina, atlantic, new york, texas, russia, china, biden, tsa, missouri, david stewart
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The House Coronavirus Crisis Select Subcommittee held a hearing to examine evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were housing experts who testified to the federal emergency rental assistance program, reports of ongoing evictions during the CDC's eviction moratorium, and the need to prevent a future housing crisis. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Select Coronavirus Crisis
Topics: biden, cdc, fauci, florida, texas, houston, harris, georgia, scalise, donald trump, washington, new...
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Health experts testified on neurodegenerative diseases and ongoing research for treatments and cures before a House subcommittee. Experts spoke about research advancements in neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's Disease, and ALS. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Topics: fda, alzheimer, huntington, nih, alzheimer, parkinson, brown, unmute, california, illinois, kayla,...
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The House Coronavirus Crisis Select Subcommittee held a hearing to examine evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were housing experts who testified to the federal emergency rental assistance program, reports of ongoing evictions during the CDC's eviction moratorium, and the need to prevent a future housing crisis. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Select Coronavirus Crisis
Topics: biden, cdc, fauci, houston, harris, texas, ellen, florida, donald trump, china, georgia, fda,...
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Housing & Urban Development Department officials and experts discussed access and affordability issues in a new government report with the Bipartisan Policy Center. The "Worst Case Housing Needs Report to Congress" is authored every two years. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: hud, los angeles, dennis, california, jennifer, peggy, robin, ben, chris, c-span now, ann, barry
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on protecting the independence of inspectors general. Much of the testimony centered around the IG Independence and Empowerment Act, which would give IG's the authority to subpoena former federal employees and contractors, provide greater independence from presidential firings, and create more urgency for filling vacant IG positions. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Topics: fbi, mr. horowitz, ms. lerner, lerner, horowitz, amtrak, portman, wilmer hale, wilmerhale,...
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Randall Horton, author of "Hook: A Memoir", and Michael McRay, author of "Where the River Bends: Considering Forgiveness in the Lives of Prisoners", speak at the 28th annual Southern Festival of Books in Nashville
Topics: tennessee, randall, charleston, jacob davis, uninterested, brooklyn, nashville, mike brown, jacob,...
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The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance held a hearing on issues of violent crime that were affecting Washington, DC. Members debated the topic, with Republican leadership alleging Democratic-appointed officials failed to sufficiently prosecute violent crime in the nation's capital, while Democrats said Republicans have not supported policies and federal agencies that would help mitigate such crime. The hearing's witnesses included victims who shared their...
Topics: d.c., washington, columbia, pemberton, washington d.c., mr. tiffany, virginia, mr. pemberton,...
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The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing on federal law enforcement's use of financial surveillance. The focus of the hearing was a new report issued by the committee examining how the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have used their authority to surveil the financial data of Americans in the wake of the events on January 6th, 2021. Republicans argued this surveillance infringes on the Fourth Amendment rights of Americans and...
Topics: fbi, biden, peterson, canada, new york, california, washington, d.c., china, mr. knight, mr....
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The commanders of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command testified on security challenges affecting the Western Hemisphere; the Senate Armed Services Committee held the hearing. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: china, russia, latin america, biden, richardson, panama, guillot, prc, iran, king, canada, north...
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The House Oversight Committee held a hearing amid the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden, with testimony from Hunter Biden's former associates, Tony Bobulinski and Jason Galanis, as well as testimony from Lev Parnas, former associate of Rudy Giuliani. Mr. Bobulinski and Mr. Galanis spoke about Joe Biden's alleged connections to Chinese and Russian business dealings and influence peddling, with Mr. Bobulinski saying that Mr. Biden was an "active, aware enabler who met...
Topics: biden, hunter biden, joe biden, ukraine, fbi, hunter, white house, donald trump, jared kushner,...
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IRS National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson and IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Chair James Buttonow testify on the Taxpayer Advocate Annual Report to Congress at a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee hearing
Topics: irs, the irs, mr. lynch, washington, ms. olson, itc, new york, joe biden, kennedy administration,...
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stressed the need for the House to pass the Senate's bipartisan immigration bill as he faced criticism from Republicans for his handling of the immigration crisis at the Southern Border during a public hearing. The secretary appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee to testify on President Biden's 2025 budget request. Other topics discussed included flood insurance, cybersecurity concerns, preventing online child exploitation, workforce...
Topics: mayorkas, mexico, biden, new york, texas, dhs, sisa, sec, donald trump, trump, illinois, fbi,...
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Law enforcement and homeland security officials testified about violent extremists targeting religious communities before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Topics discussed included attacks on Jewish synagogues, bomb threats against historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and attacks on Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The witnesses discussed federal resources available to assist these communities in preventing future attacks. Sponsor: Senate...
Topics: fbi, dobitsch, colleyville, portman, fema, uk, coleman, logan, peters, texas, ina, florida,...
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) briefs reporters and responds to their questions on a variety of topics, including House Democrats' sit-in on the House floor to demand consideration of gun control legislation
Topics: john lewis, obama, zika, north carolina, george herbert walker bush, orlando, weathers
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Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services, talked about U.S. military strength in a discussion with the Heritage Foundation. Rep. Thornberry and Heritage Foundation's Dakota Wood assessed the status of the U.S. military and areas that need improvement. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: china, navy, russia, thornberry, nato, north korea, iran, pacific, thornbury
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Witnesses from the health care industry testified on cybersecurity risks before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. They talked about ways cyber attacks on healthcare systems impacted patients, providers, and profits, and about intergovernmental and private sector efforts to boost cybersecurity for health care systems. They also addressed the extra burdens on small rural providers and the patients who utilize their services. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and...
Topics: mr. garcia, peters, mr. martin, garcia, missouri, china, michigan, ms. pierce, mr. chair,...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Sarah Saldana, relatives of crime victims, and local law enforcement officials testify at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on crimes committed by people living in the U.S. illegally
Topics: casey, california, martinez, sarah, eswin mejia, scott, wendy hartling, casey chadwick, cummings,...
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After a break the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security reconvened its hearing on rising crime and public safety proposals. The second panel discussed gun violence, funding for police and community violence intervention programs, bail reform legislation, and justice for families of crime victims. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Topics: new york, houston, garcia, texas, philadelphia, mr. lehman, turner, biggs, smith, pennsylvania,...
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Witnesses from the health care industry testified on cybersecurity risks before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. They talked about ways cyber attacks on healthcare systems impacted patients, providers, and profits, and about intergovernmental and private sector efforts to boost cybersecurity for health care systems. They also addressed the extra burdens on small rural providers and the patients who utilize their services. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and...
Topics: china, mr. martin, garcia, mr. garcia, ms. pierce, florida, michigan, pierce, hassan, peters, mr....
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Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testified on foreign threats to the 2024 elections before the Senate Intelligence Committee. She was joined by the FBI's Larissa Knapp and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly. DNI Haines said there were three trends over the past several years that made the threat landscape more complex to manage: an increase of foreign actors and non-state entities, more commercial firms through which state actors conduct...
Topics: russia, fbi, haines, ukraine, china, rubio, washington, iran, prc, biden, europe, isis, cia, new...
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Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testified on foreign threats to the 2024 elections before the Senate Intelligence Committee. She was joined by the FBI's Larissa Knapp and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly. DNI Haines said there were three trends over the past several years that made the threat landscape more complex to manage: an increase of foreign actors and non-state entities, more commercial firms through which state actors conduct...
Topics: russia, fbi, haines, china, ukraine, rubio, prc, biden, iran, cia, cuba, washington, isis,...
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Michelle Bernier-Toth, the State Department's special adviser for children's issues, along with advocates, testified on children abducted by a parent and taken overseas and efforts to return them to the U.S. before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. Topics included challenges with international law, implementation of the U.S. Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act and the lack of resources for parents in these situations. According to a government...
Topics: japan, brazil, india, hunter, fbi, smith, united kingdom, abu dhabi, alabama, australia, costa...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), along with the North Carolina congressional delegation, unveiled a statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham in the U.S. Capitol. Also on hand for the ceremony included his son, Rev. Franklin Graham. Rev. Graham, a well-known evangelical Christian figure from North Carolina, passed away in February 2018. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: billy graham, north carolina, graham, mike johnson, cooper, william franklin graham, virginia,...
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[LIVE] Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks about wide-ranging topics including immigration and border security at the Economic Club of Washington, DC. Sponsor: Economic Club of Washington
Topics: china, mexico, los angeles, canada, biden, north korea, cuba, trump, napolitano, david, colombia,...
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Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra took part in a virtual discussion at Families USA's annual Health Action Conference. Secretary Becerra talked about steps the Biden administration is taking to close gaps in health care that were exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Other topics included prescription drug prices and improving material health outcomes. Sponsor: Families USA
Topics: biden, usa, erin thompson, johnson
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The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel held a hearing examining the health effects of toxic exposure experienced by military personnel and veterans caused by airborne toxins and burn pits. After a brief recess, the hearing continued with a new panel of witnesses consisting of physicians, veterans' health advocates and environmental scientists. During this portion of the hearing, the witnesses discussed health impacts, treatment and prevention, and the use of burn pits. Sponsor:...
Topics: afghanistan, dod, gillibrand, iraq, new york, tillis, kabul
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Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, delivered the Heritage Foundation's 2023 Russell Kirk Lecture. Bishop Barron is the author of many books, including "To Light a Fire on the Earth" and "Seeds of the Word." This event was held at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: barron, locke, vatican, jefferson, thomas aquinas, russia, john paul, robert barron, los angeles,...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) rebuked former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his hush money trial, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the legal process and vowing legislative action to "defend the integrity of the system itself." His thoughts were echoed by House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN), and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA). Moreover, Speaker Johnson said the federal prosecution of President Biden's son, Hunter...
Topics: trump, joe biden, biden, white house, israel, netanyahu, mexico, c-span, new york, icc, arizona,...
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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing on Capitol Hill to examine how Chinese education supports strategic and emerging industries, specifically artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Witnesses were academics from Georgetown University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sponsor: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Topics: china, etc., simon, taiwan, south korea, beijing, ms. peterson
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Margot Lee Shetterly talked about her book, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. She spoke at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. People: Eric Deggans; Margot Lee Shetterly Sponsor: National Book Festival
Topics: nasa, virginia, katherine johnson, dorothy vaughn, charlottesville, hampton, john glenn, kevin...
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, along with officials from the Netherlands and Australia, discussed cybersecurity issues facing the maritime transportation sector. The panel talked about the importance of information sharing, the need for more resources to track threats, and the impact of cyber attacks on supply chains. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: australia, mayorkas, ukraine, netherlands, amsterdam, washington, atlantic, europe, comcast, biden,...
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Mark Bowden talked about his book, Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam. This event was part of the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in the city. People: Mark Bowden; Tom Paschalis; Michael Phillips Sponsor: Printers Row Lit Fest
Topics: vietnam, jerry, hanoi, south vietnam, washington, leffler, philadelphia, andy, michael mann,...
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"This is a fight worth having," said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) during a news conference with Republican leadership from Capitol Hill of his plan to hold a vote on government funding legislation to avert a government shutdown. The speaker also touched on the SAVE Act and its importance to election integrity as he made claims that there were "thousands of illegals" on the voter rolls in swing states, such as Pennsylvania and Georgia. Other topics addressed included the...
Topics: china, kamala harris, afghanistan, trump, taliban, white house, mccaul, bagram, biden, joe biden,...
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