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Monday, November 11, 2019
2019 Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

On behalf of the Trump Administration Vice President Mike Pence honors and thanks veterans for their service at the 2019 Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Veterans/Armistice Day

Fighting during World War I was temporarily halted during the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. This day became formally recognized as Armistice Day to commemorate the ending of the war. Since 1954, the day has been set aside to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Friday, November 8, 2019
A Preview of the Public Impeachment Hearings

Casey Burgat of the R Street Institute talked about the impeachment inquiry and the first public hearings starting in the upcoming week.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Fall of the Berlin Wall

Construction of the Berlin Wall began in August of 1961, separating West Berlin from East Berlin. The goal was to prevent citizens of East Berlin from emigrating to the West. The wall was a symbol of the Cold War until its destruction in 1989. The videos below offer an historical view on this event from a variety of perspectives.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
The U.S. formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

Heritage Foundation deputy director Nick Loris and Friends of the Earth president Erich Pica talked about the U.S. effort to leave the Paris Climate Agreement.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Senator Hawley (R-MO) on Concerns over TikTok

At a hearing of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on data breaches and cybersecurity, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) talked about data privacy and security concerns with the Chinese-owned social media app, TikTok. Representatives from TikTok were invited to the hearing but declined.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Donna Brazile and Mercedes Schlapp on Democratic Candidate Strategies

Donna Brazile, former Democratic National Committee chair, and Mercedes Schlapp, former White House strategic communications director for President Trump, discussed their opinions on strategies that presidential candidates should take during the 2020 campaign. They spoke about simplification of policies and the issue of socialism. close
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
DNC Chair Tom Perez on the 2019 Elections

Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez discussed the elections that occurred the day before in Kentucky, Virginia and Mississippi. He spoke about efforts that the Democratic party is making in all 50 states.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Due Process and the Impeachment Inquiry

Molly Reynolds, Senior Fellow at the Brooking Institution, discussed the process of impeachment and the constitutional question of due process rights for the president in that process. She responded to a video clip of former Representative Bill McCollum (R-FL) discussing this issue. Rep. McCollum was a House manager in President Clinton's impeachment.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Speaker Pelosi on Impeachment Inquiry Rules

In floor remarks during the debate on the impeachment inquiry resolution, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the procedures for President Trump's impeachment. She also discussed the constitutional foundations of the Congressional power of impeachment. The House would later vote 232 to 196 to approve the resolution.
Monday, November 4, 2019
National Debt Passes $23 Trillion for the First Time

Yuval Levin, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, talked about the rising federal debt and deficit. He also spoke about the politics of controlling the debt and the deficit.
Friday, November 1, 2019
The CDC and the Rise of Vaping-Related Illness

Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention talked about the rise in vaping-related illness and other public health concerns facing the U.S.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Personal Finance and Millennials

Philip Klein, Executive Editor at the Washington Examiner talked about Millennials and trends in their financial situations. He discussed student loan debt, home ownership, the Great Recession and comparisons to the Baby Boom generation.

Monday, November 11, 2019

2019 Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

On behalf of the Trump Administration Vice President Mike Pence honors and thanks veterans for their service at the 2019 Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Veterans/Armistice Day

Fighting during World War I was temporarily halted during the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. This day became formally recognized as Armistice Day to commemorate the…

Friday, November 8, 2019

A Preview of the Public Impeachment Hearings

Casey Burgat of the R Street Institute talked about the impeachment inquiry and the first public hearings starting in the upcoming week.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Fall of the Berlin Wall

Construction of the Berlin Wall began in August of 1961, separating West Berlin from East Berlin. The goal was to prevent citizens of East Berlin from emigrating to the West. The wall was a symbol of…

Thursday, November 7, 2019

The U.S. formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

Heritage Foundation deputy director Nick Loris and Friends of the Earth president Erich Pica talked about the U.S. effort to leave the Paris Climate Agreement.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Senator Hawley (R-MO) on Concerns over TikTok

At a hearing of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on data breaches and cybersecurity, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) talked about data privacy and security concerns with the Chinese-owned social media app,…

Friday, November 8, 2019

Donna Brazile and Mercedes Schlapp on Democratic Candidate Strategies

Donna Brazile, former Democratic National Committee chair, and Mercedes Schlapp, former White House strategic communications director for President Trump, discussed their opinions on strategies that…

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

DNC Chair Tom Perez on the 2019 Elections

Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez discussed the elections that occurred the day before in Kentucky, Virginia and Mississippi. He spoke about efforts that the Democratic party is making in…

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Due Process and the Impeachment Inquiry

Molly Reynolds, Senior Fellow at the Brooking Institution, discussed the process of impeachment and the constitutional question of due process rights for the president in that process. She responded…

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Speaker Pelosi on Impeachment Inquiry Rules

In floor remarks during the debate on the impeachment inquiry resolution, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the procedures for President Trump's impeachment. She also discussed the…

Monday, November 4, 2019

National Debt Passes $23 Trillion for the First Time

Yuval Levin, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, talked about the rising federal debt and deficit. He also spoke about the politics of controlling the debt and the deficit.

Friday, November 1, 2019

The CDC and the Rise of Vaping-Related Illness

Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention talked about the rise in vaping-related illness and other public health concerns facing the U.S.

Friday, November 1, 2019

Personal Finance and Millennials

Philip Klein, Executive Editor at the Washington Examiner talked about Millennials and trends in their financial situations. He discussed student loan debt, home ownership, the Great Recession and…

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2019 Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Veterans/Armistice Day

A Preview of the Public Impeachment Hearings

Fall of the Berlin Wall

The U.S. formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

Senator Hawley (R-MO) on Concerns over TikTok

Donna Brazile and Mercedes Schlapp on Democratic Candidate Strategies

DNC Chair Tom Perez on the 2019 Elections

Due Process and the Impeachment Inquiry

Speaker Pelosi on Impeachment Inquiry Rules

National Debt Passes $23 Trillion for the First Time

The CDC and the Rise of Vaping-Related Illness

Personal Finance and Millennials

2019 Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Veterans/Armistice Day

A Preview of the Public Impeachment Hearings

Fall of the Berlin Wall

The U.S. formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

Senator Hawley (R-MO) on Concerns over TikTok

Donna Brazile and Mercedes Schlapp on Democratic Candidate Strategies

DNC Chair Tom Perez on the 2019 Elections

Due Process and the Impeachment Inquiry

Speaker Pelosi on Impeachment Inquiry Rules

National Debt Passes $23 Trillion for the First Time

The CDC and the Rise of Vaping-Related Illness

Personal Finance and Millennials