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Thursday, May 25, 2017
History and Significance of Memorial Day

Historian Douglas Brinkley talked about the significance of Memorial Day.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
President Trump Cancels Meeting with Kim Jong Un

President Trump spoke about his decision to cancel the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He discussed the importance of denuclearization for the world and the continuance of sanctions on North Korea. He also talked about the possibility of a future summit.
Friday, October 13, 2017
NFL Protests: The Difference between Government and Private First Amendment Protections

In reference to the NFL protests, Constitutional attorney, Floyd Abrams discussed free speech protections from the government and how it is different than free speech protections from employers.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) on Gun Violence and Mental Health

Following the school shooting in Santa Fe, TX, Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) discussed past and potential legislation regarding mental health and school shootings. He discussed previous attempts at addressing gun violence and also the possibility of increasing mental health services for students.
Friday, May 18, 2018
House Rejects Farm Bill, 198-213

The House rejects the farm bill 198-213. Speaker Ryan then moves to reconsider the vote. All the Democrats and 30 Republicans voted no.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
President Trump's Remarks on Prison Reform

President Trump spoke at a White House summit examining efforts to overhaul the nation’s prison system. He talked about helping prisoners re-enter the workforce and reducing the rate of recidivism.
Monday, May 14, 2018
Hawaii Volcanic Eruptions

KITV Honolulu, HI reporter Eliza Larson spoke by phone about the situation and ongoing threats in Hawaii after ongoing volcanic eruptions.
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Senate Votes to Overturn FCC's Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules

Politico Tech Reporter John Hendel on the Senate's 52-47 vote to overturn the FCC's repeal of the Obama administration's net neutrality rules. The measure now goes to the House for consideration, where it faces an uncertain future.
Monday, May 14, 2018
Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

Reuters Jerusalem Bureau Chief Stephen Farrell spoke about the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
Thursday, May 10, 2018
President Welcomes Home American Prisoners from North Korea

At Joint Base Andrews, President Trump welcomed home the three American prisoners who were held captive in North Korea. The prisoners were released after a meeting between Secretary of State Pompeo and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un. President Trump talked about the future of North Korean denuclearization and the upcoming meeting with Kim Jong Un.
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel on Congressional Oversight

Gina Haspel, President Trump's nominee to head the CIA, discusses reestablishing the public's trust in the agency and the role of congressional oversight in watching over the scope and directives of the CIA's various operations and initiatives.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
President Trump Announces Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal

President Trump announced that he is withdrawing the U.S. from the Iran nuclear agreement signed in 2015 by the Obama administration and that he will reimpose nuclear sanctions on the Iranian regime.
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Attorney General Sessions Adds Additional Judges and U.S. Attorneys to the Southern Border

Attorney General Sessions announced that he would be adding additional judges and U.S. Attorneys to address the recent caravan of asylum seekers coming from Mexico. Greg Chen of the American Immigration Lawyers Association provided context for the action and discussed the legality of prosecuting asylum seekers. He also talked about some of the issues with the asylum process.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

History and Significance of Memorial Day

Historian Douglas Brinkley talked about the significance of Memorial Day.

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

President Trump Cancels Meeting with Kim Jong Un

President Trump spoke about his decision to cancel the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He discussed the importance of denuclearization for the world and the continuance of sanctions on…

Friday, October 13, 2017

NFL Protests: The Difference between Government and Private First Amendment Protections

In reference to the NFL protests, Constitutional attorney, Floyd Abrams discussed free speech protections from the government and how it is different than free speech protections from employers.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) on Gun Violence and Mental Health

Following the school shooting in Santa Fe, TX, Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) discussed past and potential legislation regarding mental health and school shootings. He discussed previous attempts at…

Friday, May 18, 2018

House Rejects Farm Bill, 198-213

The House rejects the farm bill 198-213. Speaker Ryan then moves to reconsider the vote. All the Democrats and 30 Republicans voted no.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

President Trump's Remarks on Prison Reform

President Trump spoke at a White House summit examining efforts to overhaul the nation’s prison system. He talked about helping prisoners re-enter the workforce and reducing the rate of recidivism.

Monday, May 14, 2018

Hawaii Volcanic Eruptions

KITV Honolulu, HI reporter Eliza Larson spoke by phone about the situation and ongoing threats in Hawaii after ongoing volcanic eruptions.

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Senate Votes to Overturn FCC's Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules

Politico Tech Reporter John Hendel on the Senate's 52-47 vote to overturn the FCC's repeal of the Obama administration's net neutrality rules. The measure now goes to the House for consideration,…

Monday, May 14, 2018

Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

Reuters Jerusalem Bureau Chief Stephen Farrell spoke about the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.

Thursday, May 10, 2018

President Welcomes Home American Prisoners from North Korea

At Joint Base Andrews, President Trump welcomed home the three American prisoners who were held captive in North Korea. The prisoners were released after a meeting between Secretary of State Pompeo…

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel on Congressional Oversight

Gina Haspel, President Trump's nominee to head the CIA, discusses reestablishing the public's trust in the agency and the role of congressional oversight in watching over the scope and directives of…

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

President Trump Announces Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal

President Trump announced that he is withdrawing the U.S. from the Iran nuclear agreement signed in 2015 by the Obama administration and that he will reimpose nuclear sanctions on the Iranian regime.

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Attorney General Sessions Adds Additional Judges and U.S. Attorneys to the Southern Border

Attorney General Sessions announced that he would be adding additional judges and U.S. Attorneys to address the recent caravan of asylum seekers coming from Mexico. Greg Chen of the American…

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History and Significance of Memorial Day

President Trump Cancels Meeting with Kim Jong Un

NFL Protests: The Difference between Government and Private First Amendment Protections

Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) on Gun Violence and Mental Health

House Rejects Farm Bill, 198-213

President Trump's Remarks on Prison Reform

Hawaii Volcanic Eruptions

Senate Votes to Overturn FCC's Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules

Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

President Welcomes Home American Prisoners from North Korea

CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel on Congressional Oversight

President Trump Announces Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal

Attorney General Sessions Adds Additional Judges and U.S. Attorneys to the Southern Border

History and Significance of Memorial Day

President Trump Cancels Meeting with Kim Jong Un

NFL Protests: The Difference between Government and Private First Amendment Protections

Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) on Gun Violence and Mental Health

House Rejects Farm Bill, 198-213

President Trump's Remarks on Prison Reform

Hawaii Volcanic Eruptions

Senate Votes to Overturn FCC's Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules

Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

President Welcomes Home American Prisoners from North Korea

CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel on Congressional Oversight

President Trump Announces Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal

Attorney General Sessions Adds Additional Judges and U.S. Attorneys to the Southern Border