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Friday, December 14, 2018
Senate Votes to End Military Aid in Yemen War and Condemn the Jamal Khashoggi Murder

The U.S. Senate votes 56-41 on a resolution ending military assistance in the war in Yemen. Senators also approve, by voice vote, a second resolution by Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Corker (R-TN) supporting a diplomatic solution in the civil war and condemning the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The resolution says that "the Senate believes Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
President Trump Meeting with Democratic Leaders

President Trump met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and discussed the building of a border wall and the possibility of shutting down the government.
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.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Google CEO Testifies on Data Collection Policies

On December 11, 2018 Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified on user data practices before the House Judiciary Committee. He spoke about the data that Google collects and how consumers are aware of this data collection.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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Friday, December 14, 2018

Senate Votes to End Military Aid in Yemen War and Condemn the Jamal Khashoggi Murder

The U.S. Senate votes 56-41 on a resolution ending military assistance in the war in Yemen. Senators also approve, by voice vote, a second resolution by Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Corker (R-TN) supporting a diplomatic solution in the civil war and condemning the murder of Washington Post…

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

President Trump Meeting with Democratic Leaders

President Trump met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and discussed the building of a border wall and the possibility of shutting down the…

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…

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Google CEO Testifies on Data Collection Policies

On December 11, 2018 Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified on user data practices before the House Judiciary Committee. He spoke about the data that Google collects and how consumers are aware of this…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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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Senate Votes to End Military Aid in Yemen War and Condemn the Jamal Khashoggi Murder

President Trump Meeting with Democratic Leaders

The Process of a Government Shutdown

Google CEO Testifies on Data Collection Policies

The Nomination of William Barr as Attorney General

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

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

House Democrats Elect New Leaders for the 116th Congress

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

Senate Votes to End Military Aid in Yemen War and Condemn the Jamal Khashoggi Murder

President Trump Meeting with Democratic Leaders

The Process of a Government Shutdown

Google CEO Testifies on Data Collection Policies

The Nomination of William Barr as Attorney General

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

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

House Democrats Elect New Leaders for the 116th Congress

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