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Monday, December 10, 2018
The Nomination of William Barr as Attorney General

Bloomberg Senate reporter Steven Dennis talked about President Trump's nomination of William Barr as Attorney General. William Barr previously served as Attorney General in the George H.W. Bush administration.
Monday, December 10, 2018
The Process of a Government Shutdown

Wilson Center Congressional Relations Director Aaron Jones discusses the pending government funding deadline on December 21st and how the government functions during a shutdown. He also spoke about the politics behind a potential government shutdown.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) on the Budget Deadline and the Border Wall

Senate is expected to vote on a short-term spending bill extending government funding past Friday’s midnight deadline until December 21 to avert a shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the options to avert a shutdown and keep the government open over Christmas break.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) on the Border Wall and Government Funding

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke about issues relating to the government funding deadline and paying for the border wall.
Monday, December 4, 2017
The 1898 Treaty of Paris

On December 10, 1898, Spain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris to end the Spanish-American War. Puerto Rico and Guam were ceded to the United states under the treaty and the Philippines were purchased by the U.S. for $20 million. Cuba also became a protectorate of the U.S. under the treaty. The War began as a U.S. effort to end Spanish occupation in Latin America and in the Pacific…
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
President George H.W. Bush State Funeral Service

At the state funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral, former President George W. Bush delivered a eulogy for his father.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Reactions to the General Motors Layoffs

Alliance for American Manufacturing’s Scott Paul talked about General Motors (GM) job reductions and possible governmental solutions to the losses in manufacturing jobs. A clip of Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) discussing the issue is also included.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
House Democrats Elect New Leaders for the 116th Congress

Current House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) gave a statement about the Democratic party leadership elections that occurred on Wednesday. Rep. Pelosi was nominated by the House Democratic Caucus to be Speaker of the House. The election for Speaker will take place in January, 2019.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) on the Differences Between the House and the Senate

Republican Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) , a former member of the House of Representatives, discussed the differences between the House and the Senate. He also talked about the process in which the Congress functions.

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Thursday, November 29, 2018
National Climate Assessment

E&E News reporter Scott Waldman talked about the findings of and reaction to the new National Climate Assessment.
Monday, November 26, 2018
British Prime Minister May Statement on Brexit Deal

After unanimous approval from the European Union of the U.K.'s withdrawal agreement, Prime Minister Theresa May reported back to the House of Commons. The Brexit deal will need to be approved by Parliament in order to go into effect.
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, October 18, 2018
2018-2019 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress and the president. During oral arguments, attorneys for each side of a case present their positions to the Court and respond to questions from the Justices. Prior to the oral arguments, each side submits a legal brief which are reviewed by the Justices so they…

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Monday, December 10, 2018

The Nomination of William Barr as Attorney General

Bloomberg Senate reporter Steven Dennis talked about President Trump's nomination of William Barr as Attorney General. William Barr previously served as Attorney General in the George H.W. Bush administration.

Monday, December 10, 2018

The Process of a Government Shutdown

Wilson Center Congressional Relations Director Aaron Jones discusses the pending government funding deadline on December 21st and how the government functions during a shutdown. He also spoke about…

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) on the Budget Deadline and the Border Wall

Senate is expected to vote on a short-term spending bill extending government funding past Friday’s midnight deadline until December 21 to avert a shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…

Thursday, December 6, 2018

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) on the Border Wall and Government Funding

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke about issues relating to the government funding deadline and paying for the border wall.

Monday, December 4, 2017

The 1898 Treaty of Paris

On December 10, 1898, Spain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris to end the Spanish-American War. Puerto Rico and Guam were ceded to the United states under the treaty and the Philippines…

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

President George H.W. Bush State Funeral Service

At the state funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral, former President George W. Bush delivered a eulogy for his father.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Reactions to the General Motors Layoffs

Alliance for American Manufacturing’s Scott Paul talked about General Motors (GM) job reductions and possible governmental solutions to the losses in manufacturing jobs. A clip of Senators Rob…

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

House Democrats Elect New Leaders for the 116th Congress

Current House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) gave a statement about the Democratic party leadership elections that occurred on Wednesday. Rep. Pelosi was nominated by the House Democratic Caucus…

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) on the Differences Between the House and the Senate

Republican Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) , a former member of the House of Representatives, discussed the differences between the House and the Senate. He also talked about the process in which the…

Thursday, November 29, 2018

National Climate Assessment

E&E News reporter Scott Waldman talked about the findings of and reaction to the new National Climate Assessment.

Monday, November 26, 2018

British Prime Minister May Statement on Brexit Deal

After unanimous approval from the European Union of the U.K.'s withdrawal agreement, Prime Minister Theresa May reported back to the House of Commons. The Brexit deal will need to be approved by…

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…

Thursday, October 18, 2018

2018-2019 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress and the president. During oral arguments, attorneys for each…

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The Nomination of William Barr as Attorney General

The Process of a Government Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) on the Budget Deadline and the Border Wall

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) on the Border Wall and Government Funding

The 1898 Treaty of Paris

President George H.W. Bush State Funeral Service

Reactions to the General Motors Layoffs

House Democrats Elect New Leaders for the 116th Congress

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) on the Differences Between the House and the Senate

National Climate Assessment

British Prime Minister May Statement on Brexit Deal

President Trump Remarks on Prison Sentencing Reform Bill

2018-2019 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Nomination of William Barr as Attorney General

The Process of a Government Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) on the Budget Deadline and the Border Wall

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) on the Border Wall and Government Funding

The 1898 Treaty of Paris

President George H.W. Bush State Funeral Service

Reactions to the General Motors Layoffs

House Democrats Elect New Leaders for the 116th Congress

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) on the Differences Between the House and the Senate

National Climate Assessment

British Prime Minister May Statement on Brexit Deal

President Trump Remarks on Prison Sentencing Reform Bill

2018-2019 Supreme Court Oral Arguments