Washington Journal: News Headlines and Viewer Calls
December 12, 2021Viewers respond to the question, “Is U.S. democracy an example for the world?”
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Senators Rubio and Menendez Urge President Biden to Be Tough with Russia
Senators Rubio and Menendez speak to reporters ahead of President Biden’s virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid tensions over a possible invasion of Ukraine.
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Washington Journal: News Headlines and Viewer Calls
Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington.
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Senate Rules Committee Hearing on the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
The inspector general of the U.S. Capitol Police testifies on the Jan. 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol before the Senate Rules & Administration Committee.
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President Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" Address to Congress
President Roosevelt addresses Congress on December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Recorded by Fox Movietone News.
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Fmr. Rep. Tom Graves & Policy Analysts on Earmarks
Former Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA) and policy analysts discuss making changes to legislative earmarks with the American Enterprise Institute.
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Jan. 6 Committee Considers Holding Mark Meadows in Contempt
January 6 Committee meets to consider holding Mark Meadows, former President Trump’s chief of staff, in contempt of Congress.
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Confirmation Hearing for FDA Commissioner Nominee
Dr. Robert Califf, President Biden’s nominee to be the FDA commissioner, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Health Committee.
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Q&A
Joshua Prager
Joshua Prager talks about the complicated life and times of Norma McCorvey - aka “Jane Roe” - and the 1971 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case over the right to have an abortion that bears her name.
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