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12:00 AM EDT Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 7 hr. 30 min. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 20 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
7:00 AM EDT Approx. 3 hr. 5 min. LIVE Washington Journal Washington Journal 7:30 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. Gina Kolata, "Mercies in Disguise" The New York Times' Gina Kolata discusses her book, "Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, A ... The New York Times' Gina Kolata discusses her book, "Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, A Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them." It's a look at the Baxleys, a family stricken by an unknown disease until doctors discovered a mutation to their genes. 6:20 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Museum of The American Revolution Opening Ceremony The museum's official opening ceremony features former Vice President Joe Biden, Pultizer ... The museum's official opening ceremony features former Vice President Joe Biden, Pultizer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, and journalist Cokie Roberts as well as live musical performances.
10:05 AM EDT Approx. 33 min. LIVE Post-Election Analysis Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and independent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, who has ... Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and independent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, who has never held public office, won the first round in France's presidential elections. This is the first time in modern French history that no candidate from a mainstream party advanced to the runoff. Following the announcement of the runoff candidates, France 24 provided immediate analysis and live coverage from the candidates' headquarters. This 30-minute portion covered several topics, including a preview of France's upcoming parliamentary election in June, the collapse of France's mainstream political party system, and future relations with Europe if Mr. Macron or Ms. Le Pen wins the presidency. 8:00 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. The Communicators Package for Communicators -State of Net #3 to air 4/22/17-keyed The Communicators attended the recent "State of the Net" Conference in Washington, DC. We talked ... The Communicators attended the recent "State of the Net" Conference in Washington, DC. We talked with people who helped to shape how the internet is governed. They also talked about some issues of internet use today, including cybersecurity. Guests: George Sadowsky, ICANN Board Member, & Milton Mueller, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy Professor.. 8:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer 2 The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Missouri's denial of public funds to resurface a church's school ... The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Missouri's denial of public funds to resurface a church's school playground violates the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. This is the first time the Supreme Court has ruled that government funds must provide money directly to a church. The Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia in Missouri owns and operates a preschool learning center that incorporates religious teachings into its programs. Missouri has a state program that provides grants to resurface gravel playgrounds with a rubber surface made from recycled tires. Trinity applied for one of the grants but was denied because the state's constitution barring public funds from going directly or indirectly to a religious entity. Chief Justice Roberts in his opinion for the Court wrote, "The exclusion of Trinity Lutheran from a public benefit for which it is otherwise qualified, solely because it is a church, is odious to our Constitution all the same, and cannot stand." His opinion is joined
10:38 AM EDT Approx. 2 min. LIVE Fillon Concession Former French prime minister and conservative candidate Francois Fillon finished third place in ... Former French prime minister and conservative candidate Francois Fillon finished third place in France's first round of presidential elections and will not advance to the runoff election scheduled for May 7. He conceded shortly after the results were announced and told supporters to back centrist and independent candidate Emmanuel Marcon over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. His brief remarks were courtesy of France 24. 8:30 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 23 min. Senate Aging Cmte. - Alzheimer The Alzheimer's Foundation of America estimated that over 5 million Americans are living with ... The Alzheimer's Foundation of America estimated that over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing looking at Alzheimer's disease prevention and research. Committee Chair Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said she opposed President Trump's proposed budget that cuts funding for the National Institutes of Health. Witnesses at the hearing included NBC journalist and Women's Alzheimer's Movement Founder Maria Shriver, physicians specializing in geriatric care and aging and a family caregiver. 9:01 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Science and Technology Policy John Holdren, the former director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy under the Obama ... John Holdren, the former director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy under the Obama administration, talked about the future of science and technology policy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He outlined President Obama's science and environmental initiatives. Mr. Holdren also talked about the impact of President Trump's policies and executive orders on the environment.
10:40 AM EDT Approx. 5 min. LIVE Le Pen Speech Far-right French candidate, Marine Le Pen, advanced to the runoff for presidency after winning ... Far-right French candidate, Marine Le Pen, advanced to the runoff for presidency after winning second place in the first round of elections. She'll face off with centrist and independent candidate Emmanuel Macron on May 7. She spoke to supporters briefly shortly after the announcement, calling this a historic election. This is the first time in modern French history where the runoff candidates did not come from the mainstream political parties. This 5-minute event is courtesy of France 24. 10:53 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Rep. Joe Barton R-TX Town Hall U.S. Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) held a town hall meeting in Waxahachie, Texas during the ... U.S. Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) held a town hall meeting in Waxahachie, Texas during the congressional spring recess. He received questions from constituents on issues including health care, immigration, voting rights and his relationship with oil companies. Representative Barton was elected to Congress in 1984 and is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. (wawks-uh-HATCH-ee) 10:03 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Rep. Ted Deutch D-FL Town Hall Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) held a health care town hall meeting with constituents in Wilton Manors, ... Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) held a health care town hall meeting with constituents in Wilton Manors, Florida. Rep. Deutch voiced strong opposition to Republican efforts to repeal and replace the health care law. Other topics addressed included ways to improve the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion, medical marijuana, and substance abuse treatment. Officials from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Planned Parenthood also delivered remarks and took questions from the audience.
10:45 AM EDT Approx. 20 min. LIVE Macron Speech France's centrist independent candidate, Emmanuel Macron, who's never held an elective office, ... France's centrist independent candidate, Emmanuel Macron, who's never held an elective office, emerged as the frontrunner with 23% of the votes in the first round of the French presidential elections. He'll face off with far-right candidate and leader of National Front, Marine Le Pen in the May 7, 2017 run off election. The 39-year old banker spoke to supporters following the announcement of his win, where he talked about a united France and the collapse of the mainstream political parties. His remarks are courtesy of France 24. 12:04 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Rep. Gary Palmer R-AL Town Hall Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) defended his party's efforts to repeal and replace the health care law ... Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) defended his party's efforts to repeal and replace the health care law with the American Health Care Act at a town hall meeting in Gardendale, Alabama. Rep. Palmer originally was against the measure but is now in support of it after he co-sponsored an amendment that would create a federal program for risk sharing with Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ). Other topics discussed at the town hall meeting included equal pay for women, tax reform & federal spending. 11:23 AM EDT Approx. 47 min. David Goldfein on Air Force Readiness U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein said he is not considering the option of stop ... U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein said he is not considering the option of stop loss, an involuntary extension of service, to retain trained pilots in the Air Force. General Goldfein said the option of stop loss is a tool that the Defense Secretary could use when it is a state of emergency. General Goldfein made these remarks while speaking on military readiness and modernization at the Heritage Foundation.
11:05 AM EDT Approx. 57 min. LIVE Washington Journal Catherine Lucey and Seung Min Kim Politico's Seung Min KIm and The Associated Press's Catherine Lucey discuss the week ahead in ... Politico's Seung Min KIm and The Associated Press's Catherine Lucey discuss the week ahead in Congress. 1:13 PM EDT Approx. 33 min. Post-Election Analysis Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and independent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, who has ... Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and independent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, who has never held public office, won the first round in France's presidential elections. This is the first time in modern French history that no candidate from a mainstream party advanced to the runoff. Following the announcement of the runoff candidates, France 24 provided immediate analysis and live coverage from the candidates' headquarters. This 30-minute portion covered several topics, including a preview of France's upcoming parliamentary election in June, the collapse of France's mainstream political party system, and future relations with Europe if Mr. Macron or Ms. Le Pen wins the presidency. 12:10 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. GWU Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf discussed Pakistan's current state of affairs, ... Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf discussed Pakistan's current state of affairs, combating terrorism and future relations with the U.S., India, China and Russia. This event was hosted by George Washington University's National Churchill Library and Center.
12:02 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. LIVE Former President Barack Obama in Chicago Former President Barack Obama will speak to young adults about civic engagement and community ... Former President Barack Obama will speak to young adults about civic engagement and community organizing at the University of Chicago. It's his first public appearance since leaving office. 1:46 PM EDT Approx. 5 min. Le Pen Speech Far-right French candidate, Marine Le Pen, advanced to the runoff for presidency after winning ... Far-right French candidate, Marine Le Pen, advanced to the runoff for presidency after winning second place in the first round of elections. She'll face off with centrist and independent candidate Emmanuel Macron on May 7. She spoke to supporters briefly shortly after the announcement, calling this a historic election. This is the first time in modern French history where the runoff candidates did not come from the mainstream political parties. This 5-minute event is courtesy of France 24. 1:45 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. End-of-Life Health Care Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius participated in an Aspen Institute ... Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius participated in an Aspen Institute discussion about end-of-life health care. Ms. Sebelius co-chaired a group which researched and presented a report entitled "Improving Care at the End of Life," which made suggestions for enhancing the experiences and treatment for people and families faced with advanced illnesses. National Academy of Medicine President Dr. Victor Dzau also contributed to the report and participated in this discussion.
1:25 PM EDT Approx. 6 min. Washington Journal Jillian Berman MarketWatch Reporter Jillian Berman discusses the future of student loan forgiveness for public ... MarketWatch Reporter Jillian Berman discusses the future of student loan forgiveness for public servants. 1:51 PM EDT Approx. 14 min. Macron Speech France's centrist independent candidate, Emmanuel Macron, who's never held an elective office, ... France's centrist independent candidate, Emmanuel Macron, who's never held an elective office, emerged as the frontrunner with 23% of the votes in the first round of the French presidential elections. He'll face off with far-right candidate and leader of National Front, Marine Le Pen in the May 7, 2017 run off election. The 39-year old banker spoke to supporters following the announcement of his win, where he talked about a united France and the collapse of the mainstream political parties. His remarks are courtesy of France 24. 2:51 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Free Speech, Sexual Harassment and the Military The George Washington University Law School and the American Bar Association co-hosted a ... The George Washington University Law School and the American Bar Association co-hosted a discussion about the military's enforcement of rules and laws as they apply to free speech and sexual harassment cases involving service members.
1:31 PM EDT Approx. 47 min. LIVE White House Briefing White House spokesman Sean Spicer briefs reporters at the James Brady Briefing room in the White ... White House spokesman Sean Spicer briefs reporters at the James Brady Briefing room in the White House. 2:05 PM EDT Approx. 55 min. Washington Journal Catherine Lucey and Seung Min Kim Politico's Seung Min Kim and The Associated Press's Catherine Lucey discuss the week ahead in ... Politico's Seung Min Kim and The Associated Press's Catherine Lucey discuss the week ahead in Congress. 4:01 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Housing & Finance Policy Forum - Local Governments' Responses to Housing Market Fluctuations The Urban Institute and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy co-hosted a forum about housing and ... The Urban Institute and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy co-hosted a forum about housing and finance policies and their impact on U.S. cities. This portion featured a presentation and discussion about the lessons learned from the housing and financial crises of 2007-09, and what U.S. cities have done since then to prepare for future potential severe market fluctuations.
2:18 PM EDT Approx. 33 min. Newsmakers Package for 'Newsmakers - Rep. Yarmuth- keyed Rep. John Yarmuth, D-KY, ranking member on the House Budget Committee, talks about meeting ... Rep. John Yarmuth, D-KY, ranking member on the House Budget Committee, talks about meeting Congress's deadline Friday (April 28) for funding the federal government - & the significant spending debates that will follow as Congress weighs a FY2018 budget. 3:00 PM EDT Approx. 3 hr. 57 min. LIVE U.S. Senate 5:20 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. NPC LUNCHEON - Misty Copeland Misty Copeland, the first African America principle dancer in the history of the American Ballet ... Misty Copeland, the first African America principle dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre, talked about her life and new book, "Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You." In her book, she gives exercise and recipe examples to achieve a toned and healthy body. She also shares her struggles with negative body image and poor nutrition. Now a model, author and film producer, Misty Copeland burst on the national scene in 2014 when an Under Armor ad featuring Copeland and a young girl's voice reading actual rejection letters she received from ballet programs went viral.
2:51 PM EDT Approx. 15 min. LIVE Defense Secretary Mattis in Afghanistan Newser Defense Secretary James Mattis visited Afghanistan just days after an attack on Afghan soliders ... Defense Secretary James Mattis visited Afghanistan just days after an attack on Afghan soliders inside a mosque. Secretary Mattis met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani where the two discussed efforts to combat terrorism, specifically the Taliban, and a review of the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Following their meeting, Secretary Mattis met with reporters and said if the Taliban wants to engage in the political process, they need to renounce the violence and reject terrorism. On Russia's role, he added that the U.S. and NATO will confront Russia if reports of assistance to the Taliban are true and violate international law. Secretary Mattis is joined by Afghanistan military operations commander Gen. John Nicholson. 6:57 PM EDT Approx. 41 min. Package for Louisiana State of the State - Squeezed Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) delivered the annual state of the state address at the ... Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) delivered the annual state of the state address at the capitol in Baton Rouge. He outlined his ideas for countering the state's budget deficit, improving infrastructure, reducing incarceration and recidivism rates, working toward gender pay equity, and increasing the minimum wage. 6:24 PM EDT Approx. 49 min. Package for 'CED Conference on Trump Policies - First 100 Days The Committee for Economic Development hosted a conference in Washington, DC on Trump ... The Committee for Economic Development hosted a conference in Washington, DC on Trump administration policies. This portion of the event included a panel discussion assessing the first 100 days of the Trump presidency. Speakers talked about the president's efforts to fulfill his campaign promises, the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and the failure to pass the Republican health care law replacement.
3:06 PM EDT Approx. 13 min. LIVE Washington Journal Jillian Berman MarketWatch Reporter Jillian Berman discusses the future of student loan forgiveness for public ... MarketWatch Reporter Jillian Berman discusses the future of student loan forgiveness for public servants. 7:38 PM EDT Approx. 22 min. President Trump NASA Video Conference President Trump participated a video conference call to congratulate NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson ... President Trump participated a video conference call to congratulate NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson for her record-breaking time of more than 534 days in space. Also present on the conference call was Assistant to the President Ivanka Trump and NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Jack Fischer. 7:13 PM EDT Approx. 47 min. Package for 'CED Conference on Trump Policies - Health Care A panel of health care analysts looked at the prospects for changes to the Affordable Care Act and ... A panel of health care analysts looked at the prospects for changes to the Affordable Care Act and what parts of the federal health care law are likely to remain. This discussion was part of an all-day conference on various policy issues hosted by the Committee for Economic Development in Washington, DC.
3:19 PM EDT Approx. 43 min. LIVE ECI - Annual Conference Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at the Ethics and Compliance Initiative Conference in ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at the Ethics and Compliance Initiative Conference in Washington, DC on workplace integrity and ethical standards. 8:00 PM EDT Approx. 28 min. The Communicators Package for Communicators -State of Net #3 to air 4/22/17-keyed The Communicators attended the recent "State of the Net" Conference in Washington, DC. We talked ... The Communicators attended the recent "State of the Net" Conference in Washington, DC. We talked with people who helped to shape how the internet is governed. They also talked about some issues of internet use today, including cybersecurity. Guests: George Sadowsky, ICANN Board Member, & Milton Mueller, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy Professor.. 8:00 PM EDT Approx. 4 hr. 3 min. Package for 'March for Science - KEYED VERSION LIVE U The "March for Science" rally took place on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event was one ... The "March for Science" rally took place on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event was one of more than 500 planned rallies held across the U.S. and overseas. The speaking program featured remarks by Bill Nye, Earth Day principal organizer Denis Hayes along with scientists, professors and environmental leaders.
4:02 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 8:28 PM EDT Approx. 42 min. Package for 'ECI - Annual Conference Sessions Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Ethics & Compliance Initiative annual conference in ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Ethics & Compliance Initiative annual conference in Washington, DC on his approach to ethics in the Justice Department. He vowed to turn back violent crime, holding people responsible for corporate misconduct and looking at laws that disadvantage American companies in global markets. 12:03 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Prime Minister's Questions BHOC Debate on Early General Election UNKEYED Members from the British House of Commons backed a motion to allow the Prime Minister to call an ... Members from the British House of Commons backed a motion to allow the Prime Minister to call an early election on June 8th, despite some criticism from about a dozen members. The final vote was 522 to 13. The debate and vote came one day after Prime Minister Theresa May made the surprise announcement for the snap election in London, stating that it was the best way forward to ensure a unified front on Brexit negotiations. Here's the 90-minute debate leading up to the vote.
5:34 PM EDT Approx. 8 min. Interview with WHCA President Jeff Mason Leading up to the 2017 White House Correspondents' dinner, the association's president, Jeff ... Leading up to the 2017 White House Correspondents' dinner, the association's president, Jeff Mason, talked to C-SPAN about why President Trump decided not to go to the annual event usually attended by presidents. He also talked about the important relationship between the press and the executive branch. 9:10 PM EDT Approx. 8 min. Bob Cusack on the Week Ahead 1:36 AM EDT Approx. 4 hr. 3 min. Package for 'March for Science - KEYED VERSION LIVE U The "March for Science" rally took place on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event was one ... The "March for Science" rally took place on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event was one of more than 500 planned rallies held across the U.S. and overseas. The speaking program featured remarks by Bill Nye, Earth Day principal organizer Denis Hayes along with scientists, professors and environmental leaders.
5:42 PM EDT Approx. 59 min. Q&A The American Spirit This week on Q&A, historian David McCullough. Mr. McCullough discusses his book, "The American ... This week on Q&A, historian David McCullough. Mr. McCullough discusses his book, "The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For," a selection of his speeches going back to 1989. 9:18 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 5:39 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Prime Minister's Questions BHOC Debate on Early General Election UNKEYED Members from the British House of Commons backed a motion to allow the Prime Minister to call an ... Members from the British House of Commons backed a motion to allow the Prime Minister to call an early election on June 8th, despite some criticism from about a dozen members. The final vote was 522 to 13. The debate and vote came one day after Prime Minister Theresa May made the surprise announcement for the snap election in London, stating that it was the best way forward to ensure a unified front on Brexit negotiations. Here's the 90-minute debate leading up to the vote.
6:41 PM EDT Approx. 35 min. Washington Journal Jillian Berman MarketWatch Reporter Jillian Berman discusses the future of student loan forgiveness for public ... MarketWatch Reporter Jillian Berman discusses the future of student loan forgiveness for public servants. 10:47 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Rep. Gary Palmer R-AL Town Hall Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) defended his party's efforts to repeal and replace the health care law ... Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) defended his party's efforts to repeal and replace the health care law with the American Health Care Act at a town hall meeting in Gardendale, Alabama. Rep. Palmer originally was against the measure but is now in support of it after he co-sponsored an amendment that would create a federal program for risk sharing with Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ). Other topics discussed at the town hall meeting included equal pay for women, tax reform & federal spending. 7:12 AM EDT Approx. 16 hr. 48 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
7:16 PM EDT Approx. 45 min. State Department Briefing Acting State Department spokesman Mark Toner answered a range of questions on North Korea, ... Acting State Department spokesman Mark Toner answered a range of questions on North Korea, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's upcoming visit to the U.N. at the end of the week. Secretary Tillerson will chair a ministerial meeting with the U.N. Security Council on continuing sanctions against North Korea. Mr. Toner was also asked to respond to reports that North Korea plans to test another missile launch soon. He added that given the pace of North Korea's tests, the U.S. has a right to be concerned. He also took questions on the recent Taliban attack in Afghanistan that killed and wounded hundreds of Afghan soldiers praying in a mosque and in a dining facility. 12:01 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Rep. Joe Barton R-TX Town Hall U.S. Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) held a town hall meeting in Waxahachie, Texas during the ... U.S. Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) held a town hall meeting in Waxahachie, Texas during the congressional spring recess. He received questions from constituents on issues including health care, immigration, voting rights and his relationship with oil companies. Representative Barton was elected to Congress in 1984 and is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. (wawks-uh-HATCH-ee)
8:01 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Former President Barack Obama in Chicago Former President Barack Obama made his first public appearance and remarks since leaving office. ... Former President Barack Obama made his first public appearance and remarks since leaving office. He spoke at the University of Chicago about what he plans to do in his post-presidency, and moderated a discussion with students and young leaders about civic engagement and community organizing. 1:12 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Rep. Ted Deutch D-FL Town Hall Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) held a health care town hall meeting with constituents in Wilton Manors, ... Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) held a health care town hall meeting with constituents in Wilton Manors, Florida. Rep. Deutch voiced strong opposition to Republican efforts to repeal and replace the health care law. Other topics addressed included ways to improve the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion, medical marijuana, and substance abuse treatment. Officials from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Planned Parenthood also delivered remarks and took questions from the audience.
9:29 PM EDT Approx. 17 min. Defense Secretary Mattis in Afghanistan Newser Defense Secretary James Mattis visited Afghanistan just days after an attack on Afghan soliders ... Defense Secretary James Mattis visited Afghanistan just days after an attack on Afghan soliders inside a mosque. Secretary Mattis met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani where the two discussed efforts to combat terrorism, specifically the Taliban, and a review of the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Following their meeting, Secretary Mattis met with reporters and said if the Taliban wants to engage in the political process, they need to renounce the violence and reject terrorism. On Russia's role, he added that the U.S. and NATO will confront Russia if reports of assistance to the Taliban are true and violate international law. Secretary Mattis is joined by Afghanistan military operations commander Gen. John Nicholson. 2:34 AM EDT Approx. 42 min. Package for 'ECI - Annual Conference Sessions Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Ethics & Compliance Initiative annual conference in ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Ethics & Compliance Initiative annual conference in Washington, DC on his approach to ethics in the Justice Department. He vowed to turn back violent crime, holding people responsible for corporate misconduct and looking at laws that disadvantage American companies in global markets.
9:46 PM EDT Approx. 7 min. President Trump meets with UNSC Ambassadors President Trump delivered remarks at a working-lunch with United Nations Security Council ... President Trump delivered remarks at a working-lunch with United Nations Security Council ambassadors at the White House. During the lunch, the president said the security council's failure to adopt a resolution condemning Syria's use of chemical weapons a "great disappointment." He also said the council must be prepared to impose additional and stronger sanctions on North Korea nuclear and ballistic program. 3:16 AM EDT Approx. 7 min. Bob Cusack on the Week Ahead
9:53 PM EDT Approx. 44 min. White House Briefing Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters the administration feels confident that there will not ... Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters the administration feels confident that there will not be a government shutdown at the end of the week. Congress has until midnight April 28, 2017 to debate legislation that would continue to fund the federal government. Other topics included pending health care legislation, the U.S.-Mexico border wall and the president's upcoming tax plan. We also hear from U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley on foreign policy and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who announced new sanctions against Syria for its use of chemical weapons. 3:23 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
10:37 PM EDT Approx. 10 min. Bob Cusack on the Week Ahead 4:51 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. Package for IIFPolicy Summit - Welcome Remarks, Economic Outlook Panel, Lawrence Lindsey The Institute of International Finance hosted a day-long economic policy summit in Washington, DC. ... The Institute of International Finance hosted a day-long economic policy summit in Washington, DC. This portion featured opening remarks from IIF President Timothy Adams, a panel discussion about the U.S. economic outlook and opportunities for growth, and a conversation with former Bush administration National Economic Council Director Lawrence Lindsey who assessed current economic policy implications for the future.
10:47 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Washington Journal Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes Authors Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen discuss their new book which gives an inside look into ... Authors Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen discuss their new book which gives an inside look into Hillary Clinton's failed 2016 presidential run. 6:36 AM EDT Approx. 7 min. Bob Cusack on the Week Ahead
11:47 PM EDT Approx. 11 min. Interview with WHCA President Jeff Mason Leading up to the 2017 White House Correspondents' dinner, the association's president, Jeff ... Leading up to the 2017 White House Correspondents' dinner, the association's president, Jeff Mason, talked to C-SPAN about why President Trump decided not to go to the annual event usually attended by presidents. He also talked about the important relationship between the press and the executive branch. 6:43 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Rep. Gary Palmer R-AL Town Hall Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) defended his party's efforts to repeal and replace the health care law ... Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) defended his party's efforts to repeal and replace the health care law with the American Health Care Act at a town hall meeting in Gardendale, Alabama. Rep. Palmer originally was against the measure but is now in support of it after he co-sponsored an amendment that would create a federal program for risk sharing with Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ). Other topics discussed at the town hall meeting included equal pay for women, tax reform & federal spending.
11:58 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. Former President Barack Obama in Chicago Former President Barack Obama made his first public appearance and remarks since leaving office. ... Former President Barack Obama made his first public appearance and remarks since leaving office. He spoke at the University of Chicago about what he plans to do in his post-presidency, and moderated a discussion with students and young leaders about civic engagement and community organizing. 7:53 AM EDT Approx. 16 hr. 7 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
1:25 AM EDT Approx. 18 min. Defense Secretary Mattis in Afghanistan Newser Defense Secretary James Mattis visited Afghanistan just days after an attack on Afghan soliders ... Defense Secretary James Mattis visited Afghanistan just days after an attack on Afghan soliders inside a mosque. Secretary Mattis met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani where the two discussed efforts to combat terrorism, specifically the Taliban, and a review of the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Following their meeting, Secretary Mattis met with reporters and said if the Taliban wants to engage in the political process, they need to renounce the violence and reject terrorism. On Russia's role, he added that the U.S. and NATO will confront Russia if reports of assistance to the Taliban are true and violate international law. Secretary Mattis is joined by Afghanistan military operations commander Gen. John Nicholson.
1:43 AM EDT Approx. 7 min. President Trump meets with UNSC Ambassadors President Trump delivered remarks at a working-lunch with United Nations Security Council ... President Trump delivered remarks at a working-lunch with United Nations Security Council ambassadors at the White House. During the lunch, the president said the security council's failure to adopt a resolution condemning Syria's use of chemical weapons a "great disappointment." He also said the council must be prepared to impose additional and stronger sanctions on North Korea nuclear and ballistic program.
1:50 AM EDT Approx. 44 min. Politics and Public Policy Today The day's major public affairs and political events presented without interruption. The day's major public affairs and political events presented without interruption.
2:34 AM EDT Approx. 8 min. Bob Cusack on the Week Ahead
2:42 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Washington Journal Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes Authors Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen discuss their new book which gives an inside look into ... Authors Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen discuss their new book which gives an inside look into Hillary Clinton's failed 2016 presidential run.
3:43 AM EDT Approx. 10 min. Interview with WHCA President Jeff Mason Leading up to the 2017 White House Correspondents' dinner, the association's president, Jeff ... Leading up to the 2017 White House Correspondents' dinner, the association's president, Jeff Mason, talked to C-SPAN about why President Trump decided not to go to the annual event usually attended by presidents. He also talked about the important relationship between the press and the executive branch.
3:53 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 24 min. The Trump Cabinet Part 1 This is part 1 of C-SPAN special look at the Cabinet of President Donald Trump. The program ... This is part 1 of C-SPAN special look at the Cabinet of President Donald Trump. The program includes biographical information and confirmation hearing portions featuring Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and others.
6:17 AM EDT Approx. 42 min. Package for 'ECI - Annual Conference Sessions Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Ethics & Compliance Initiative annual conference in ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Ethics & Compliance Initiative annual conference in Washington, DC on his approach to ethics in the Justice Department. He vowed to turn back violent crime, holding people responsible for corporate misconduct and looking at laws that disadvantage American companies in global markets.
6:59 AM EDT Approx. 17 hr. 1 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.