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December 25, 2016Join us for your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest headlines from Capitol Hill and the White House in Washington, and the presidential transition in New York.
Join us for your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest headlines from Capitol Hill and the White House in Washington, and the presidential transition in New York.
Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldman looks ahead to Donald Trump’s presidency and author Tevi Troy discusses his book Shall We Wake the President?.
Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) delivers farewell remarks on the Senate floor, recalling her childhood, education, and career in social work. She also talks about several issues she worked on during her time in office, including equal pay for women.
Congressional reporters Paul Kane and Jennifer Steinhauer discuss incoming Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s career, his rise in the Senate leadership, and his relationship with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and President-elect Donald Trump.
View More with Senator Chuck SchumerC-SPAN examines the life and career of Vice President-elect Mike Pence, as well as his role in the incoming Trump administration. This includes past speeches from the annual March for Life Rally and the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference.
View More with Vice President-elect Mike PenceJournalist Mark Danner, who lectures at the University of California, Berkeley, talks about his latest book, Spiral: Trapped in the Forever War, which looks at the 15-year U.S. war on terrorism.
View More Q&AJohns Hopkins professor Ellen Silbergeld looks at new farming methods and technology and their impact on consumers, the environment, and workers. Professor Silbergeld is interviewed by Dan Glickman.
View More After WordsWashington Post National Security Writer Dan Lamothe discusses defense and national security challenges facing the incoming Trump administration as the president-elect prepares to take the oath of office.
View More about National SecurityLieutenant Colonel Joe Plenzler (Ret.), who worked extensively with General James Mattis (Ret.) during his Marine Corps service, discusses his experiences with the man who is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to oversee the Defense Department.
View More about General James MattisIsraeli's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon condemns 'yes' vote on anti-Israel resolution at UN. Danon says it sends message to Palestinians that they should continue on their path of inciting terrorism.
Clip created by MyC-SPAN user Adelle Nazarian.
Rhodes helping a caller understand nuclear power in relation to other forms of enery production. Brilliant.
Clip created by MyC-SPAN user Nick Ketter.
Empire Statesmen - 2001 Inaugural Parade
Clip created by MyC-SPAN user Kevin Gamin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Losers always look for a way to accuse somebody else."
Clip created by MyC-SPAN user Sean Doody
President Obama is sworn in and addresses the nation in his second inaugural speech.
A Chicago Public Library list of notable books from 2016.
The live scene was shown from the West Front of the Capitol where the stage was being constructed for the presidential inauguration. An update was given of news of the day.