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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
House Democrats Announce Articles of Impeachment of President Trump

House Democrats held a news conference to announce specific articles of impeachment against President Trump. House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) described the reasons for the two articles of impeachment which include abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Friday, December 6, 2019
House Minority Leader McCarthy Response to Decision to Move Forward with Impeachment

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) reacted to House Speaker Pelosi’s decision to move forward with articles of impeachment against President Trump.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Acting White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney on Budget Deficits

Mick Mulvaney, acting White House chief of staff, discussed the increase in national debt and the reasons for recent budget deficits.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
House Democrats Reach Agreement with Trump Administration on USMCA

Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) announced an agreement that House Democrats made witht the Trump administration about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA, a trade agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), was signed in 2018 by President Trump and required Congressional approval.
Friday, December 6, 2019
House Passes Bill Restoring Parts of the Voting Rights Act

With a vote of 228-187, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which restores provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which were struck down in Shelby County v. Holder. Prior to its passage in the House, the bill's sponsor, Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) spoke about the need for the legislation on the House floor.
Monday, December 9, 2019
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing

C-SPAN's Greta Brawner provided a behind the behind-the-scenes look at the House Judiciary Committee hearing on impeachment inquiry evidence taking place that morning. From the hearing room, she reviewed the rules and proceedings that would take place.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Congressional Oversight and the Office of Inspector General

Former Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) discussed the history of the Inspector General Act and the role that inspectors general play in making government function more effectively and their role in congressional oversight. He spoke about the non-partisan role that the Office of Inspector General play and their guiding principles.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
President Trump Meets with NATO Secretary General

During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, President Trump discussed the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the issue of spending for the alliance.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
House Passes Bill Addressing Illegal Robocalls and Scams

With a vote of 417-3, the House of Representatives passed the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, named after its sponsors in the House and Senate, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD). The bill addresses illegal robocalls and gives law enforces and regulators more tools to target scammers. During the debate, Rep. Pallone (D-NJ)…
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
The Constitutional Origins for Impeachment

During the House Judiciary Committee hearing discussing the constitutional framework for articles of impeachment against President Trump, Harvard Law School professor Noah Feldman talked about the origins of the impeachment power and why it was included in the Constitution.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Sen. Schumer (D-NY) Responds to Trump Administration Change to SNAP Benefits

In response to a Trump administration decision to tighten work requirements for those individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the possible consequences and his opposition to this decision.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Congress Passes the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) spoke in support of legislation supporting Hong Kong autonomy and the protests taking place. The bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act passed both chambers of Congress and was signed by President Trump.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The History of the Current Primary and Caucus System

James Pindell, political report at the Boston Globe, recounted major events that helped create the current primary and caucus system. He also discussed the current influence that states like Iowa and New Hampshire have in the process for selecting a party's nominee.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

House Democrats Announce Articles of Impeachment of President Trump

House Democrats held a news conference to announce specific articles of impeachment against President Trump. House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) described the reasons for the two articles of impeachment which include abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Friday, December 6, 2019

House Minority Leader McCarthy Response to Decision to Move Forward with Impeachment

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) reacted to House Speaker Pelosi’s decision to move forward with articles of impeachment against President Trump.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney on Budget Deficits

Mick Mulvaney, acting White House chief of staff, discussed the increase in national debt and the reasons for recent budget deficits.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

House Democrats Reach Agreement with Trump Administration on USMCA

Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) announced an agreement that House Democrats made witht the Trump administration about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA, a trade agreement to…

Friday, December 6, 2019

House Passes Bill Restoring Parts of the Voting Rights Act

With a vote of 228-187, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which restores provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which were struck down in Shelby…

Monday, December 9, 2019

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing

C-SPAN's Greta Brawner provided a behind the behind-the-scenes look at the House Judiciary Committee hearing on impeachment inquiry evidence taking place that morning. From the hearing room, she…

Friday, June 15, 2018

Congressional Oversight and the Office of Inspector General

Former Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) discussed the history of the Inspector General Act and the role that inspectors general play in making government function more effectively and their role in…

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

President Trump Meets with NATO Secretary General

During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, President Trump discussed the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the issue of spending for the alliance.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

House Passes Bill Addressing Illegal Robocalls and Scams

With a vote of 417-3, the House of Representatives passed the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, named after its sponsors in the House and…

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Constitutional Origins for Impeachment

During the House Judiciary Committee hearing discussing the constitutional framework for articles of impeachment against President Trump, Harvard Law School professor Noah Feldman talked about the…

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Sen. Schumer (D-NY) Responds to Trump Administration Change to SNAP Benefits

In response to a Trump administration decision to tighten work requirements for those individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Senate Minority Leader Chuck…

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Congress Passes the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) spoke in support of legislation supporting Hong Kong autonomy and the protests taking place. The bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act passed both…

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The History of the Current Primary and Caucus System

James Pindell, political report at the Boston Globe, recounted major events that helped create the current primary and caucus system. He also discussed the current influence that states like Iowa and…

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House Democrats Announce Articles of Impeachment of President Trump

House Minority Leader McCarthy Response to Decision to Move Forward with Impeachment

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney on Budget Deficits

House Democrats Reach Agreement with Trump Administration on USMCA

House Passes Bill Restoring Parts of the Voting Rights Act

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing

Congressional Oversight and the Office of Inspector General

President Trump Meets with NATO Secretary General

House Passes Bill Addressing Illegal Robocalls and Scams

The Constitutional Origins for Impeachment

Sen. Schumer (D-NY) Responds to Trump Administration Change to SNAP Benefits

Congress Passes the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

The History of the Current Primary and Caucus System

House Democrats Announce Articles of Impeachment of President Trump

House Minority Leader McCarthy Response to Decision to Move Forward with Impeachment

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney on Budget Deficits

House Democrats Reach Agreement with Trump Administration on USMCA

House Passes Bill Restoring Parts of the Voting Rights Act

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing

Congressional Oversight and the Office of Inspector General

President Trump Meets with NATO Secretary General

House Passes Bill Addressing Illegal Robocalls and Scams

The Constitutional Origins for Impeachment

Sen. Schumer (D-NY) Responds to Trump Administration Change to SNAP Benefits

Congress Passes the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

The History of the Current Primary and Caucus System