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Abby Kiesa, from Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), discusses trends in youth voting leading up to the 2018 midterm elections and factors influencing their civic engagement. She discussed differences between groups of young voters and the impact of social media on activism.
At an event at University of Minnesota Law School, Chief Justice John Roberts responded to an audience question about the role of the Supreme Court and the Constitution.
In October 1962, the U.S. engaged in a 13 day confrontation with the Soviet Union over the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba. President John Kennedy notified Americans about the presence of the missiles and his plan to respond to ensure our national security. Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the Soviet Union, offered to remove the missiles if the U.S. agreed to not invade Cuba.
American University Government Professor Jan Leighley discussed why eligible Americans do not vote. She explained historic trends in midterm elections and factors influencing voter turnout.
New York Times Federal Reserve Correspondent Binyamin Appelbaum discussed the Federal Reserve and the state of the economy. He spoke in response to President Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates. He also explained the relationship between the Fed and the President.
Foreign Policy’s Colum Lynch discussed the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He spoke about the war on terrorism, oil production, Yemen, and the rivalry with Iran.
Ted Johnson from Variety magazine talked by phone about celebrity activism and its impact on politics. He discussed Kanye West's visit to the White House, Taylor Swift's endorsement of candidates in Tennessee and the Music Modernization Act.
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as the 114th Supreme Court justice in a ceremony at the White House. In his remarks, he spoke about the future of the court and importance of an independent judiciary.
President Trump announced a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. If approved by the legislatures in all three countries, the USMCA would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Greg Stohr, Supreme Court correspondent at Bloomberg News, previewed the new Supreme Court term that began that day. He spoke about the make-up of the Court and the types of cases on the docket for the 2018-2019 term.
Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke at a get-out-the-vote event in Las Vegas. She discussed trends in voter turnout during presidential and midterm elections and the importance of voting.
Georgetown University Law School Professor Joshua Geltzer discussed governmental efforts to strengthen election security before the 2018 elections. He spoke about a recent executive order by President Trump and proposed bipartisan legislation addressing election meddling to deter foreign actors.
C-SPAN announced the theme for its 2019 StudentCam documentary competition: “What does it mean to be American?”
Abby Kiesa, from Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), discusses trends in youth voting leading up to the 2018 midterm elections and factors influencing their civic engagement. She discussed differences between groups of young voters and…
In October 1962, the U.S. engaged in a 13 day confrontation with the Soviet Union over the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba. President John Kennedy notified Americans about the presence of the…
New York Times Federal Reserve Correspondent Binyamin Appelbaum discussed the Federal Reserve and the state of the economy. He spoke in response to President Trump's criticism of the Federal…
Ted Johnson from Variety magazine talked by phone about celebrity activism and its impact on politics. He discussed Kanye West's visit to the White House, Taylor Swift's endorsement of candidates in…
Greg Stohr, Supreme Court correspondent at Bloomberg News, previewed the new Supreme Court term that began that day. He spoke about the make-up of the Court and the types of cases on the docket for…
Georgetown University Law School Professor Joshua Geltzer discussed governmental efforts to strengthen election security before the 2018 elections. He spoke about a recent executive order by…
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