Secretary of State Antony Blinken gives remarks in Helskini, Finland, on the Russia-Ukraine war. He says the Russian invasion of Ukraine was a “strategic failure” that isolated Moscow, weakened its economy, and exposed its military weakness.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefs reporters and responds to questions following congressional passage of the debt limit bill to avoid a U.S. default.
The Senate holds a brief pro forma session. No legislative business or votes will take place.
Katrina vanden Heuvel, editorial director & publisher of The Nation, discusses the debt ceiling deal, the progressive agenda, and Campaign 2024.
Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. In the first segment, James Carney,…
President Biden delivered the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado. He said that the graduating cadets were facing a rapidly changing world, mentioning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the rise of China, artificial intelligence, climate…
Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill after the passage of legislation to lift the nation’s debt ceiling and avoid default. The bill, which was approved by a vote of 63 to 36, now heads to President Biden’s desk,…
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke at a campaign kick-off event in Clive, Iowa. It was his first campaign event since announcing his candidacy in a Twitter Spaces conversation. He was introduced by local GOP leaders and Gov.…
President Biden addresses the nation on a bipartisan bill to raise the debt limit and avoid a default. The president’s remarks follow passage of the agreement in the House and Senate.
View More about the Debt LimitMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) offers his thoughts on how to stop the cycle of police violence.
View More After WordsActor Tom Hanks revisits the controversial race between candidates Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden in his animated short film, “How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest.”
View More American History TVRepublican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL), Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott (SC) and Larry Elder are among those speaking at the 2023 Roast & Ride hosted by supporters of Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA).
View More Campaign 2024Author Alfred Taylor, Jr. discusses the experiences of Black troopers, also known as Buffalo Soldiers, serving on the Western frontier following the Civil War. The Arlington Historical Society, in Arlington, Virginia, hosts this event.
View More American History TVCryptographer Bruce Schneier argues that the philosophy of computer hackers has been used outside of technology to bend the rules and laws of society. This event was hosted by the Ford Foundation in New York City.
View More Book TVChiefs from the National Guard and Reserves testified on the president’s 2024 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Several topics were discussed, including increased access to health and dental care, modernization…
The Senate Judiciary Committee convened a hearing to examine the role of migrant workers in U.S. farming and food production. Topics included the H-2A Temporary Agriculture Employment of Foreign Workers visa program, undocumented migrant labor,…
More than a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a speech in Helsinki, Finland, on the implications of the ongoing conflict. Secretary Blinken outlined Russia’s failures as well as criteria for a peaceful…
