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Thursday, November 15, 2018
President Trump Remarks on Prison Sentencing Reform Bill

In the West Wing’s Roosevelt Room, President Trump delivered remarks on the “First Step Act,” which would make changes to sentencing and prison laws. He said the legislation would reduce crime and allow a second chance for people coming out of prison. The House had passed the bill, and the president said he would be waiting with a pen in the event that the Senate advanced the legislation as…
Thursday, November 8, 2018
House Republicans Elect Leaders for the 116th Congress

House Republican leaders spoke after electing Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Minority Leader and other top leaders for the 116th Congress. They spoke about the legislative and party priorities for the next session of Congress.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Continental Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation

On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States. However, all thirteen states did not ratify this document until 1781. The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government along with a loose confederation of sovereign states. The need for a stronger federal government was soon realized and this led to the…
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The Intensity of Wildfires in California

Former firefighter and current USA Today reporter Trevor Hughes talked about the California wildfires and the reasons for the increased intensity. He also explain the role that insurance companies play in recovery efforts.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Speaker of the House Elections after the 2018 Midterms

Former CQ Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings and Christian Science Monitor congressional correspondent Francine Kiefer discussed the Speaker of the House elections and the likelihood of current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (R-CA) returning to that position for the 116th Congress.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The Recount Process in the 2018 Florida Governor and Senate Races

Florida State University’s Michael Morley explained the ballot recount process in Florida’s governor and Senate races.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
President Trump Replaces Attorney General Sessions

NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson discussed the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the appointment of Matt Whitaker as Acting Attorney General.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
The Role of Active-Duty Troops on the Southern U.S. Border

Tara Copp, Military Times bureau chief, discussed the recent decision by the Trump administration to send active-duty U.S. military troops to help Customs and Border Protection. She discussed the role that the troops will play on the border and explained the legal restrictions that go along with deploying active-duty troops within the United States.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
President Trump on 2018 Election Results

President Trump responded to the 2018 midterm election results and the Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Majority Leader McConnell on 2018 Election Results

Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) responded to questions from reporters on the results of the 2018 midterm elections. He also addressed questions about working with House Democrats.
Monday, November 5, 2018
Secretary Mnuchin Announces Sanctions on Iran

Secretary of Treasury Mnuchin spoke with reporters about the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran taking place. The sanctions are intended to target Iran’s oil, banking, and shipping sectors.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment

During an appearance at a Politico event, Vice President Mike Pence says the 14th Amendment may be a "magnet" for illegal immigration. His comments come a day after President Trump told another media outlet that he is considering executive action to end birthright citizenship. "What the president has made clear is that we are looking at action that would reconsider birthright citizenship," the…
Friday, October 26, 2018
Political Ideologies in the United States

Daniel Yudkin of the group More in Common discussed their recent study of political polarization in the U.S. He spoke about different categories of political ideologies and polarization.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

President Trump Remarks on Prison Sentencing Reform Bill

In the West Wing’s Roosevelt Room, President Trump delivered remarks on the “First Step Act,” which would make changes to sentencing and prison laws. He said the legislation would reduce crime and allow a second chance for people coming out of prison. The House had passed the bill, and the…

Thursday, November 8, 2018

House Republicans Elect Leaders for the 116th Congress

House Republican leaders spoke after electing Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Minority Leader and other top leaders for the 116th Congress. They spoke about the legislative and party priorities for the next…

Friday, September 22, 2017

Continental Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation

On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States. However, all thirteen states did not ratify this document until…

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The Intensity of Wildfires in California

Former firefighter and current USA Today reporter Trevor Hughes talked about the California wildfires and the reasons for the increased intensity. He also explain the role that insurance companies…

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Speaker of the House Elections after the 2018 Midterms

Former CQ Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings and Christian Science Monitor congressional correspondent Francine Kiefer discussed the Speaker of the House elections and the likelihood of current…

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The Recount Process in the 2018 Florida Governor and Senate Races

Florida State University’s Michael Morley explained the ballot recount process in Florida’s governor and Senate races.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

President Trump Replaces Attorney General Sessions

NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson discussed the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the appointment of Matt Whitaker as Acting Attorney General.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The Role of Active-Duty Troops on the Southern U.S. Border

Tara Copp, Military Times bureau chief, discussed the recent decision by the Trump administration to send active-duty U.S. military troops to help Customs and Border Protection. She discussed the…

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

President Trump on 2018 Election Results

President Trump responded to the 2018 midterm election results and the Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Majority Leader McConnell on 2018 Election Results

Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) responded to questions from reporters on the results of the 2018 midterm elections. He also addressed questions about working with House Democrats.

Monday, November 5, 2018

Secretary Mnuchin Announces Sanctions on Iran

Secretary of Treasury Mnuchin spoke with reporters about the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran taking place. The sanctions are intended to target Iran’s oil, banking, and shipping sectors.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment

During an appearance at a Politico event, Vice President Mike Pence says the 14th Amendment may be a "magnet" for illegal immigration. His comments come a day after President Trump told another media…

Friday, October 26, 2018

Political Ideologies in the United States

Daniel Yudkin of the group More in Common discussed their recent study of political polarization in the U.S. He spoke about different categories of political ideologies and polarization.

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President Trump Remarks on Prison Sentencing Reform Bill

House Republicans Elect Leaders for the 116th Congress

Continental Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation

The Intensity of Wildfires in California

Speaker of the House Elections after the 2018 Midterms

The Recount Process in the 2018 Florida Governor and Senate Races

President Trump Replaces Attorney General Sessions

The Role of Active-Duty Troops on the Southern U.S. Border

President Trump on 2018 Election Results

Majority Leader McConnell on 2018 Election Results

Secretary Mnuchin Announces Sanctions on Iran

Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment

Political Ideologies in the United States

President Trump Remarks on Prison Sentencing Reform Bill

House Republicans Elect Leaders for the 116th Congress

Continental Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation

The Intensity of Wildfires in California

Speaker of the House Elections after the 2018 Midterms

The Recount Process in the 2018 Florida Governor and Senate Races

President Trump Replaces Attorney General Sessions

The Role of Active-Duty Troops on the Southern U.S. Border

President Trump on 2018 Election Results

Majority Leader McConnell on 2018 Election Results

Secretary Mnuchin Announces Sanctions on Iran

Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment

Political Ideologies in the United States