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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
The History of Thanksgiving

Author Melanie Kirkpatrick talked about the history of Thanksgiving in America, including President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation in 1863 during the Civil War making it a national holiday.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

At an annual White House Event, President Trump pardoned the national Thanksgiving turkey.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Orientation for New Members of Congress

Congressional Management Foundation’s Brad Fitch discusses his group’s role in coaching Members-elect and their staffs in preparation for the new Congress.
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…
Monday, November 19, 2018
North Korean Nuclear Program and Negotiations with the United States

Brookings Institution’s Jung Pak talked about the recent reports that North Korea was continuing its ballistic missile program.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Interview with Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

BookTV talked to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about her childhood and path to the High Court. She also responded to questions that were submitted from students across the country.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
House Republicans Elect Leaders for the 116th Congress

House Republican leaders spoke after electing Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Minority Leader and other top leaders for the 116th Congress. They spoke about the legislative and party priorities for the next session of Congress.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The Intensity of Wildfires in California

Former firefighter and current USA Today reporter Trevor Hughes talked about the California wildfires and the reasons for the increased intensity. He also explain the role that insurance companies play in recovery efforts.
Friday, November 16, 2018
The Future of Theresa May as Prime Minister of the UK

A possible vote of no-confidence for UK Prime Minister Theresa May is discussed and the process for replacing the Prime Minister is explained. A clip of Prime Minister May discussing her future is also included.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Speaker of the House Elections after the 2018 Midterms

Former CQ Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings and Christian Science Monitor congressional correspondent Francine Kiefer discussed the Speaker of the House elections and the likelihood of current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (R-CA) returning to that position for the 116th Congress.
Monday, November 19, 2018
2018 Report on U.S. Military Readiness

Defense News' Aaron Mehta discussed a Congressional study that looked into military readiness and how the United States might fare in future conflicts around the world.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
The Role of Active-Duty Troops on the Southern U.S. Border

Tara Copp, Military Times bureau chief, discussed the recent decision by the Trump administration to send active-duty U.S. military troops to help Customs and Border Protection. She discussed the role that the troops will play on the border and explained the legal restrictions that go along with deploying active-duty troops within the United States.
Monday, November 5, 2018
Secretary Mnuchin Announces Sanctions on Iran

Secretary of Treasury Mnuchin spoke with reporters about the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran taking place. The sanctions are intended to target Iran’s oil, banking, and shipping sectors.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

The History of Thanksgiving

Author Melanie Kirkpatrick talked about the history of Thanksgiving in America, including President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation in 1863 during the Civil War making it a national holiday.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

At an annual White House Event, President Trump pardoned the national Thanksgiving turkey.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Orientation for New Members of Congress

Congressional Management Foundation’s Brad Fitch discusses his group’s role in coaching Members-elect and their staffs in preparation for the new Congress.

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…

Monday, November 19, 2018

North Korean Nuclear Program and Negotiations with the United States

Brookings Institution’s Jung Pak talked about the recent reports that North Korea was continuing its ballistic missile program.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Interview with Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

BookTV talked to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about her childhood and path to the High Court. She also responded to questions that were submitted from students across the country.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

House Republicans Elect Leaders for the 116th Congress

House Republican leaders spoke after electing Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Minority Leader and other top leaders for the 116th Congress. They spoke about the legislative and party priorities for the next…

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The Intensity of Wildfires in California

Former firefighter and current USA Today reporter Trevor Hughes talked about the California wildfires and the reasons for the increased intensity. He also explain the role that insurance companies…

Friday, November 16, 2018

The Future of Theresa May as Prime Minister of the UK

A possible vote of no-confidence for UK Prime Minister Theresa May is discussed and the process for replacing the Prime Minister is explained. A clip of Prime Minister May discussing her future is…

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Speaker of the House Elections after the 2018 Midterms

Former CQ Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings and Christian Science Monitor congressional correspondent Francine Kiefer discussed the Speaker of the House elections and the likelihood of current…

Monday, November 19, 2018

2018 Report on U.S. Military Readiness

Defense News' Aaron Mehta discussed a Congressional study that looked into military readiness and how the United States might fare in future conflicts around the world.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The Role of Active-Duty Troops on the Southern U.S. Border

Tara Copp, Military Times bureau chief, discussed the recent decision by the Trump administration to send active-duty U.S. military troops to help Customs and Border Protection. She discussed the…

Monday, November 5, 2018

Secretary Mnuchin Announces Sanctions on Iran

Secretary of Treasury Mnuchin spoke with reporters about the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran taking place. The sanctions are intended to target Iran’s oil, banking, and shipping sectors.

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The History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

Orientation for New Members of Congress

President Trump Remarks on Prison Sentencing Reform Bill

North Korean Nuclear Program and Negotiations with the United States

Interview with Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

House Republicans Elect Leaders for the 116th Congress

The Intensity of Wildfires in California

The Future of Theresa May as Prime Minister of the UK

Speaker of the House Elections after the 2018 Midterms

2018 Report on U.S. Military Readiness

The Role of Active-Duty Troops on the Southern U.S. Border

Secretary Mnuchin Announces Sanctions on Iran

The History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

Orientation for New Members of Congress

President Trump Remarks on Prison Sentencing Reform Bill

North Korean Nuclear Program and Negotiations with the United States

Interview with Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

House Republicans Elect Leaders for the 116th Congress

The Intensity of Wildfires in California

The Future of Theresa May as Prime Minister of the UK

Speaker of the House Elections after the 2018 Midterms

2018 Report on U.S. Military Readiness

The Role of Active-Duty Troops on the Southern U.S. Border

Secretary Mnuchin Announces Sanctions on Iran