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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) Proposes to Postone the State of the Union Address

Referencing security concerns caused by the partial government shutdown, Speaker of the House proposed postponing the State of the Union address originally scheduled for January 29, 2019. She also suggested providing the State of the Union in writing instead of addressing Congress.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
William Barr Attorney General Confirmation Hearing- Opening Statement

President Trump’s Attorney General nominee William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He gave his opening statement and spoke about the role and independence of the Justice Department.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The State of the U.S.-Mexico Border

Former Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske talked about illegal immigration and border security issues.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
British House of Commons Rejects Brexit Deal

The British House of Commons voted 432-202 to reject British Prime Minister Theresa's government's proposal on U.K. withdrawal from the EU. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a motion of "no confidence" in the Prime Minister's government.
Monday, January 14, 2019
What are National Emergency Declarations?

Matthew Dallek talked about the history of national emergency declarations as President Trump considered that designation in response to congressional Democrats' refusal to grant his demand for funds to build a U.S-Mexico border wall.
Friday, January 11, 2019
Federal Employees Rally to End the Government Shutdown

AFL-CLIO President Richard Trumka spoke at a rally to end the government shutdown with Congressional democrats and furloughed federal employees.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
President Trump Address on Border Security and the Government Shutdown

President Trump addressed the nation on what the administration argues is a humanitarian and national security crisis on the southern border. This was his first address to the nation from the Oval Office. In his remarks, he talked about his proposal to Congress for border security, saying he was pushing for a steel barrier instead of a wall. He said he had invited Congressional leaders to the…
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Democratic Response to President Trump's National Address on Border Security

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded to President Trump’s first national address. The president spoke to the nation from the Oval Office on border security and immigration policy, and called on lawmakers to pass legislation reopening the government from a partial shutdown and giving $5.7 billion to build a barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border.…
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Preview of the House during the 116th Congress

Wall Street Journal Congressional Reporter Kristina Peterson provided a preview of the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress. She spoke about the dynamics of the Democratically controlled House and their priorities.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
A Preview of Potential 2020 Candidates

University of Virginia’s “Sabato’s Crystal Ball” managing editor Kyle Kondik talked about how the 2020 presidential field is shaping up. He discussed the recent announcement by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to create an exploratory committee to run for president.
Monday, December 10, 2018
116th Congress: H.R. 1 and Democratic Reforms

In preparation for the beginning of the 116th Congress, Rep. Sarbanes (D-MD) and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) discussed the first bill that they will propose, H.R. 1. The proposed legislation seeks to enact democratic reforms relating to voting, transparency and campaign finance.
Friday, January 4, 2019
President Trump on Eminent Domain and the Border Wall

President Trump explained the role that eminent domain would play in the creation of a border wall. He explained the eminent domain process and why the government needs to use it.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Federal Reserve Chair Powell on the Economic Outlook and Interest Rates in 2019

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a news conference following the federal reserve’s December meeting and review of monetary policy actions. Additionally, the chair announced the final federal funds rate hike for 2018. Mr. Powell said two more increases in 2019 are possible based on current data. Other topics discussed include economic growth, the labor market conditions and wage growth.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) Proposes to Postone the State of the Union Address

Referencing security concerns caused by the partial government shutdown, Speaker of the House proposed postponing the State of the Union address originally scheduled for January 29, 2019. She also suggested providing the State of the Union in writing instead of addressing Congress.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

William Barr Attorney General Confirmation Hearing- Opening Statement

President Trump’s Attorney General nominee William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He gave his opening statement and spoke about the role and independence of the Justice…

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

The State of the U.S.-Mexico Border

Former Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske talked about illegal immigration and border security issues.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

British House of Commons Rejects Brexit Deal

The British House of Commons voted 432-202 to reject British Prime Minister Theresa's government's proposal on U.K. withdrawal from the EU. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a motion of "no…

Monday, January 14, 2019

What are National Emergency Declarations?

Matthew Dallek talked about the history of national emergency declarations as President Trump considered that designation in response to congressional Democrats' refusal to grant his demand for funds…

Friday, January 11, 2019

Federal Employees Rally to End the Government Shutdown

AFL-CLIO President Richard Trumka spoke at a rally to end the government shutdown with Congressional democrats and furloughed federal employees.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

President Trump Address on Border Security and the Government Shutdown

President Trump addressed the nation on what the administration argues is a humanitarian and national security crisis on the southern border. This was his first address to the nation from the Oval…

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Democratic Response to President Trump's National Address on Border Security

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded to President Trump’s first national address. The president spoke to the nation from the Oval Office on…

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Preview of the House during the 116th Congress

Wall Street Journal Congressional Reporter Kristina Peterson provided a preview of the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress. She spoke about the dynamics of the Democratically…

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

A Preview of Potential 2020 Candidates

University of Virginia’s “Sabato’s Crystal Ball” managing editor Kyle Kondik talked about how the 2020 presidential field is shaping up. He discussed the recent announcement by Senator…

Monday, December 10, 2018

116th Congress: H.R. 1 and Democratic Reforms

In preparation for the beginning of the 116th Congress, Rep. Sarbanes (D-MD) and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) discussed the first bill that they will propose, H.R. 1. The proposed legislation seeks to…

Friday, January 4, 2019

President Trump on Eminent Domain and the Border Wall

President Trump explained the role that eminent domain would play in the creation of a border wall. He explained the eminent domain process and why the government needs to use it.

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Federal Reserve Chair Powell on the Economic Outlook and Interest Rates in 2019

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a news conference following the federal reserve’s December meeting and review of monetary policy actions. Additionally, the chair announced the final…

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Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) Proposes to Postone the State of the Union Address

William Barr Attorney General Confirmation Hearing- Opening Statement

The State of the U.S.-Mexico Border

British House of Commons Rejects Brexit Deal

What are National Emergency Declarations?

Federal Employees Rally to End the Government Shutdown

President Trump Address on Border Security and the Government Shutdown

Democratic Response to President Trump's National Address on Border Security

Preview of the House during the 116th Congress

A Preview of Potential 2020 Candidates

116th Congress: H.R. 1 and Democratic Reforms

President Trump on Eminent Domain and the Border Wall

Federal Reserve Chair Powell on the Economic Outlook and Interest Rates in 2019

Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) Proposes to Postone the State of the Union Address

William Barr Attorney General Confirmation Hearing- Opening Statement

The State of the U.S.-Mexico Border

British House of Commons Rejects Brexit Deal

What are National Emergency Declarations?

Federal Employees Rally to End the Government Shutdown

President Trump Address on Border Security and the Government Shutdown

Democratic Response to President Trump's National Address on Border Security

Preview of the House during the 116th Congress

A Preview of Potential 2020 Candidates

116th Congress: H.R. 1 and Democratic Reforms

President Trump on Eminent Domain and the Border Wall

Federal Reserve Chair Powell on the Economic Outlook and Interest Rates in 2019