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12:00 AM EST Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 5 hr. 4 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
06:59 AM EST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 01/10/2018 06:59 AM EST Approx. 52 min. LIVE Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Theresa May fields questions from members in House of Commons during the ... British Prime Minister Theresa May fields questions from members in House of Commons during the first Question Time of the year. 05:04 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 18 min. Monetary Policy and Inflation Target, Panel 1 The Brookings Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy held a discussion on inflation. In ... The Brookings Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy held a discussion on inflation. In this session, experts including former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers talked about the current inflation target of two percent and whether changes are needed. Other economists and former government officials also weighed in on the conversation.
10:00 AM EST Approx. 51 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider legislation to allow funds in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights ... The House will consider legislation to allow funds in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Fund to be used for the planning, design and construction of the Arizona tribe's water rural water system. 07:51 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Attacks on U.S. Diplomats in Cuba State Department officials testified about the attacks on U.S. diplomats in Cuba before a Foreign ... State Department officials testified about the attacks on U.S. diplomats in Cuba before a Foreign Relations subcommittee chaired by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Several questions to the witnesses focused on the timeliness of the State Department's response to the attacks, the health and medical treatment of personnel affected, the possibility of the involvement of a third party, and future relations with the Cuban government. Several committee members determined that a future classified briefing would be needed to address more sensitive questions about the attacks. 07:22 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Freight Movement Hearing The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure convened ... The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure convened a hearing to examine the nation's freight movement and its impact on the economy. Transportation experts stressed the importance of their industry. They also spoke about the potential negative effect if the U.S. makes tweaks to or exits the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) chairs the subcommittee while Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) serves as the ranking member.
10:51 AM EST Approx. 35 min. LIVE Home Loan Practices & Veterans A House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee holds an oversight hearing examining home loan practices ... A House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee holds an oversight hearing examining home loan practices affecting veterans. 09:23 AM EST Approx. 7 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Bernie Sanders on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) says the Dream Act should be approved as part of the budget ... Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) says the Dream Act should be approved as part of the budget negotiations. 08:52 AM EST Approx. 38 min. Vermont State of the State Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) gave his annual state of the state address to lawmakers in ... Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) gave his annual state of the state address to lawmakers in Montpelier. Among the issues he addressed were the challenges his state faces in light of decreasing population trends. He discussed his initiatives to reverse them including tuition-free college for those who serve in the National Guard, expansion of a student workforce development program and making Vermont more affordable for veterans through the removal of the income tax on military pensions. He also reiterated his pledge not to raise statewide property taxes and fees. He spoke at the state capitol.
11:26 AM EST Approx. 34 min. Washington Journal Andrew Selee Migration Policy Institute President Andrew Selee discussesed the history and role of the ... Migration Policy Institute President Andrew Selee discussesed the history and role of the Temporary Protected Status program in the wake of President Trump's decision to end protected status for some 200,000 El Salvadorans living in the U.S. 09:30 AM EST Approx. 9 hr. 15 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will continue work on the nomination of Thomas Parker to be a U.S. District Judge for ... The Senate will continue work on the nomination of Thomas Parker to be a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee. 09:30 AM EST Approx. 32 min. Washington State of the State Address Washington Governor Jay Inslee (D) delivered the State of the State address at the Washington ... Washington Governor Jay Inslee (D) delivered the State of the State address at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. Among the issues addressed included education investment, immigration and voter registration. In additon, Gov. Inslee emphasized the importance of addressing climate change and outlined the details of his carbon tax plan.
12:00 PM EST Approx. 7 hr. 13 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider legislation to allow funds in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights ... The House will consider legislation to allow funds in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Fund to be used for the planning, design and construction of the Arizona tribe's water rural water system. 06:45 PM EST Approx. 10 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Heinrich on DACA New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich talked about young immigrants also known as Dreamers and the ... New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich talked about young immigrants also known as Dreamers and the Trump Administrations' decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on the Senate Floor. He talked about the impact DACA recipients have had in his state and the possible passage of the Dream Act. 10:02 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 43 min. LIVE Defense Department Financial Management The House Armed Services Committee hosts the Pentagon's comptroller, David Norquist, to discuss ... The House Armed Services Committee hosts the Pentagon's comptroller, David Norquist, to discuss the management of execution of the Defense Department's annual budget of over $600 billion.
07:13 PM EST Approx. 47 min. U.S. House of Representatives FISA Reauthorization Rule Debate The U.S. House voted on rules for tomorrow's debate on FISA reauthorization. The NSA foreign ... The U.S. House voted on rules for tomorrow's debate on FISA reauthorization. The NSA foreign surveillance law expires January 19th. This bill continues the law with some changes for another six years. The rule allows for one-hour of debate and one amendment. 06:55 PM EST Approx. 7 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Mazie Hirono on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the border wall President Trump's "vanity project" saying ... Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the border wall President Trump's "vanity project" saying that the President has threatened to hold young immigrants, known as Dreamers, "hostage" until money is allocated for the wall. Senator Hirono is one of the lawmakers who met with President Trump at the White House this week about immigration and government funding, which expires January 19th. 11:45 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. President Trump Meets with Members of Congress on Immigration President Trump met with a bi-partisan group of House and Senate leaders at the White House to ... President Trump met with a bi-partisan group of House and Senate leaders at the White House to discuss immigration policy. The president made opening remarks about his goals for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a border wall, and comprehensive immigration legislation, and then several members of Congress discussed those issues and bills that have been written to address them. The press was permitted to cover over 55 minutes of this meeting and discussion, and the president responded to a few shouted questions as reporters were ushered out of the room, one of which sought his thoughts on the likelihood of a 2020 presidential bid by Oprah Winfrey.
08:00 PM EST Approx. 53 min. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed the role of prosecutors, the rule of law and ... Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed the role of prosecutors, the rule of law and Justice Department investigations at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in Florida. 07:02 PM EST Approx. 13 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Sen. Dick Durbin on passing Dream Act Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) spoke about the need to pass the Dream Act talking ... Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) spoke about the need to pass the Dream Act talking about Jonathan who came to the U.S. at the age of four. Then Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) said he would compromise with the President if they could help young immigrants stay in the U.S. Senator Durbin was one of the lawmakers who met with President Trump at the White House on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and government funding. Current spending expires January 19th. 12:45 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. LIVE Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice The New America hosts a discussion on policing and criminal justice in America. The New America hosts a discussion on policing and criminal justice in America.
08:53 PM EST Approx. 36 min. House Democrats on Immigration House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) joined Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Michelle Lujan ... House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) joined Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) and other House Democrats at a news conference to call on Congress to immediately pass legislation aimed to protect the so-called DREAMers. 07:15 PM EST Approx. 19 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Tim Kaine & Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) says he has spent a lot of time talking to young people threatened ... Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) says he has spent a lot of time talking to young people threatened with deportation because the Deferred Action for Choldhood Arrivals program ended. Senator Kaine said he was heartened when President Trump said that we should fix the Dreamers program. Then Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) said the easiest way to fix it is to pass the Dream Act. 02:00 PM EST Approx. 18 min. Nanette Barragan Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA) discusses the future of "Dreamers" as Congress considers a fix to the ... Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA) discusses the future of "Dreamers" as Congress considers a fix to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
09:29 PM EST Approx. 29 min. House Republicans on Immigration Legislation A group of House Republicans held a news conference to announce legislation concerning changes to ... A group of House Republicans held a news conference to announce legislation concerning changes to the nation's immigration system, including provisions dealing with beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. They also discussed additional border security measures. Speakers included Judiciary Chair Bob Goodlatte (VA) and Homeland Security Committee Chair Michael McCaul (TX). 07:34 PM EST Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Richard Blumenthal on passing Dream Act Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) spoke about the need to pass the Dream Act talking ... Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) spoke about the need to pass the Dream Act talking about Jonathan who came to the U.S. at the age of four. 02:18 PM EST Approx. 39 min. LIVE House Democrats on Immigration House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Michelle Lujan ... House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) hold a news conference on immigration policy.
09:58 PM EST Approx. 25 min. President & Norwegian PM News Conference The president held a joint news conference with Norway's Prime Minister at the White House. Both ... The president held a joint news conference with Norway's Prime Minister at the White House. Both leaders emphasized the strong relations between the two nations. During questions from reporters, the president stressed that any immigration deal must include funding for the border wall. His response comes one day after meeting with lawmakers from both sides. He was also asked about whether he would sit down for an interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller regarding the Russia investigation and said "we'll see what happens." 07:46 PM EST Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Re-air UK ' Sen. Leahy on Budget Sen. Leahy reviews some government funding and budget issues, DACA, sequestration. Hopes that the ... Sen. Leahy reviews some government funding and budget issues, DACA, sequestration. Hopes that the White House meeting with the President yesterday, will be helpful, and that the government does not shut down. 02:57 PM EST Approx. 13 min. President Trump Meets with Members of Congress on Immigration President Trump met with a bi-partisan group of House and Senate leaders at the White House to ... President Trump met with a bi-partisan group of House and Senate leaders at the White House to discuss immigration policy. The president made opening remarks about his goals for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a border wall, and comprehensive immigration legislation, and then several members of Congress discussed those issues and bills that have been written to address them. The press was permitted to cover over 55 minutes of this meeting and discussion, and the president responded to a few shouted questions as reporters were ushered out of the room, one of which sought his thoughts on the likelihood of a 2020 presidential bid by Oprah Winfrey.
10:23 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 44 min. Defense Department Financial Management Defense Department Comptroller David Norquist testified before the House Armed Services Committee ... Defense Department Comptroller David Norquist testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the management and execution of the Defense Department's annual budget of over $600 billion. He spoke about what he called the importance of conducting an audit of the budget which he said would provide transparency for the American people, as well as accountability and business process reform for the full scope of Pentagon operations, personnel and equipment. 08:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Russian Interference in Democratic Elections The German Marshall Fund in Washington, DC held a bipartisan discussion on Russian interference in ... The German Marshall Fund in Washington, DC held a bipartisan discussion on Russian interference in elections around the globe. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) spoke about the immediate need to address Russia's actions and to prevent future efforts. 03:10 PM EST Approx. 24 min. LIVE President & Norwegian PM News Conference President Trump and Norwegian Prime Minister Solberg hold a joint news conference at the White ... President Trump and Norwegian Prime Minister Solberg hold a joint news conference at the White House.
12:07 AM EST Approx. 57 min. U.S. House of Representatives FISA Reauthorization Rule Debate The U.S. House voted on rules for tomorrow's debate on FISA reauthorization. The NSA foreign ... The U.S. House voted on rules for tomorrow's debate on FISA reauthorization. The NSA foreign surveillance law expires January 19th. This bill continues the law with some changes for another six years. The rule allows for one-hour of debate and one amendment. 09:30 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice A panel discussion on the criminal justice system was held which focused on mass incarceration, ... A panel discussion on the criminal justice system was held which focused on mass incarceration, rehabilitation and recommendations for change. Speakers included a former convict who's now an attorney and poet, and a Georgetown University professor who's the author of the book, "Unusually Cruel", which details the differences between the American criminal justice and prison systems and those of other countries. The event was hosted by New America. 03:34 PM EST Approx. 26 min. LIVE House Republicans on Immigration Legislation House Judiciary Chair Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and other House Republicans hold a news conference on ... House Judiciary Chair Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and other House Republicans hold a news conference on immigration and border security.
01:04 AM EST Approx. 52 min. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed the role of prosecutors, the rule of law and ... Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed the role of prosecutors, the rule of law and Justice Department investigations at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in Florida. 10:47 PM EST Approx. 9 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Heinrich on DACA New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich talked about young immigrants also known as Dreamers and the ... New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich talked about young immigrants also known as Dreamers and the Trump Administrations' decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on the Senate Floor. He talked about the impact DACA recipients have had in his state and the possible passage of the Dream Act. 04:00 PM EST Approx. 2 hr. 6 min. World War I & Legacy of President Woodrow Wilson The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with historians on World ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with historians on World War I and the legacy of President Woodrow Wilson, a century after he outlined his Fourteen Points statement of principles in an address to Congress.
01:56 AM EST Approx. 37 min. House Democrats on Immigration House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) joined Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Michelle Lujan ... House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) joined Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) and other House Democrats at a news conference to call on Congress to immediately pass legislation aimed to protect the so-called DREAMers. 10:56 PM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Mazie Hirono on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the border wall President Trump's "vanity project" saying ... Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the border wall President Trump's "vanity project" saying that the President has threatened to hold young immigrants, known as Dreamers, "hostage" until money is allocated for the wall. Senator Hirono is one of the lawmakers who met with President Trump at the White House this week about immigration and government funding, which expires January 19th. 06:06 PM EST Approx. 54 min. National Debt and the Economy Marc Goldwein, senior vice president for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, discussed ... Marc Goldwein, senior vice president for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, discussed the national debt and U.S. economy at an event hosted by the National Economists Club. He provided recommendations for reducing the federal budget deficits and stabilizing national debt, which currently stands at $20.6 trillion.
02:33 AM EST Approx. 29 min. House Republicans on Immigration Legislation A group of House Republicans held a news conference to announce legislation concerning changes to ... A group of House Republicans held a news conference to announce legislation concerning changes to the nation's immigration system, including provisions dealing with beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. They also discussed additional border security measures. Speakers included Judiciary Chair Bob Goodlatte (VA) and Homeland Security Committee Chair Michael McCaul (TX). 11:04 PM EST Approx. 15 min. U.S. Senate Re-air UK ' Sen. Leahy on Budget Sen. Leahy reviews some government funding and budget issues, DACA, sequestration. Hopes that the ... Sen. Leahy reviews some government funding and budget issues, DACA, sequestration. Hopes that the White House meeting with the President yesterday, will be helpful, and that the government does not shut down. 07:00 PM EST Approx. 53 min. LIVE Virginia State of the Commonwealth Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) delivers the State of the Commonwealth address. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) delivers the State of the Commonwealth address.
03:02 AM EST Approx. 25 min. President & Norwegian PM News Conference The president held a joint news conference with Norway's Prime Minister at the White House. Both ... The president held a joint news conference with Norway's Prime Minister at the White House. Both leaders emphasized the strong relations between the two nations. During questions from reporters, the president stressed that any immigration deal must include funding for the border wall. His response comes one day after meeting with lawmakers from both sides. He was also asked about whether he would sit down for an interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller regarding the Russia investigation and said "we'll see what happens." 11:19 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. Home Loan Practices & Veterans A House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee held an oversight hearing examining a type of home loan ... A House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee held an oversight hearing examining a type of home loan re-financing practice, known as "churning," that targets veterans and service members. Committee members described the practice as troubling and deceptive and posed several questions on ways for better transparency in home loans, easy to understand disclosures, and the consequences for financial institutions found guilty of this practice. Witnesses included the director of the VA's Loan Guaranty Service and the executive vice president of the Government National Mortgage Association, commonly referred to as Ginnie Mae. 07:53 PM EST Approx. 12 min. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) talks about what her budget priorities are and whether ... Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) talks about what her budget priorities are and whether she thinks a deal will be reached avoiding a government shutdown.
03:27 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 44 min. Defense Department Financial Management Defense Department Comptroller David Norquist testified before the House Armed Services Committee ... Defense Department Comptroller David Norquist testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the management and execution of the Defense Department's annual budget of over $600 billion. He spoke about what he called the importance of conducting an audit of the budget which he said would provide transparency for the American people, as well as accountability and business process reform for the full scope of Pentagon operations, personnel and equipment. 12:40 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Russian Interference in Democratic Elections The German Marshall Fund in Washington, DC held a bipartisan discussion on Russian interference in ... The German Marshall Fund in Washington, DC held a bipartisan discussion on Russian interference in elections around the globe. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) spoke about the immediate need to address Russia's actions and to prevent future efforts. 08:05 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. Water Infrastructure State and local water and natural resource organization officials testified before the Senate ... State and local water and natural resource organization officials testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about the status of U.S. water infrastructure. They shared what they thought would be the benefits of passing a new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which would designate specific projects aimed at repairing or improving elements of the nation's water infrastructure.
05:11 AM EST Approx. 57 min. U.S. House of Representatives FISA Reauthorization Rule Debate The U.S. House voted on rules for tomorrow's debate on FISA reauthorization. The NSA foreign ... The U.S. House voted on rules for tomorrow's debate on FISA reauthorization. The NSA foreign surveillance law expires January 19th. This bill continues the law with some changes for another six years. The rule allows for one-hour of debate and one amendment. 02:08 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice A panel discussion on the criminal justice system was held which focused on mass incarceration, ... A panel discussion on the criminal justice system was held which focused on mass incarceration, rehabilitation and recommendations for change. Speakers included a former convict who's now an attorney and poet, and a Georgetown University professor who's the author of the book, "Unusually Cruel", which details the differences between the American criminal justice and prison systems and those of other countries. The event was hosted by New America. 09:55 PM EST Approx. 42 min. Andrew Selee Migration Policy Institute President Andrew Selee discussesed the history and role of the ... Migration Policy Institute President Andrew Selee discussesed the history and role of the Temporary Protected Status program in the wake of President Trump's decision to end protected status for some 200,000 El Salvadorans living in the U.S.
06:08 AM EST Approx. 51 min. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed the role of prosecutors, the rule of law and ... Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed the role of prosecutors, the rule of law and Justice Department investigations at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in Florida. 03:24 AM EST Approx. 10 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Heinrich on DACA New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich talked about young immigrants also known as Dreamers and the ... New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich talked about young immigrants also known as Dreamers and the Trump Administrations' decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on the Senate Floor. He talked about the impact DACA recipients have had in his state and the possible passage of the Dream Act. 10:37 PM EST Approx. 52 min. Virginia State of the Commonwealth Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) delivered his final the State of the Commonwealth address at the ... Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) delivered his final the State of the Commonwealth address at the State Capitol in Richmond. Among the issues addressed were voting rights, gun background checks, the criminal justice system, business investment opportunities and Medicaid expansion. The inauguration for Governor-elect Ralph Northam (D) was scheduled to take place on January 13, 2018.
06:59 AM EST Approx. 17 hr. 1 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 03:34 AM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Mazie Hirono on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the border wall President Trump's "vanity project" saying ... Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the border wall President Trump's "vanity project" saying that the President has threatened to hold young immigrants, known as Dreamers, "hostage" until money is allocated for the wall. Senator Hirono is one of the lawmakers who met with President Trump at the White House this week about immigration and government funding, which expires January 19th. 11:29 PM EST Approx. 40 min. Florida State of the State In his final State of the State address, Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) praised the efforts of first ... In his final State of the State address, Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) praised the efforts of first responders and law enforcement following Hurricane Irma. He outlined the priorities of the legislative year which included more funding to fight opioid addiction, reducing the costs of driver's license fees and strengthening sexual harassment policy in the workplace. Later in his remarks, Gov. Scott paid tribute to several state officials and to the families of those who died in the line of duty.
03:42 AM EST Approx. 18 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Tim Kaine & Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) says he has spent a lot of time talking to young people threatened ... Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) says he has spent a lot of time talking to young people threatened with deportation because the Deferred Action for Choldhood Arrivals program ended. Senator Kaine said he was heartened when President Trump said that we should fix the Dreamers program. Then Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) said the easiest way to fix it is to pass the Dream Act. 12:09 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Oversight Hearing The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee held an oversight hearing for the Nuclear ... The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee held an oversight hearing for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The commission's chair and two comissioners testified. They answered a variety of questions on topics including Uranium One exports to Canada, Europe and Asia. The NRC Chair Kristine Svinicki said she's committed to addressing any of the committee's concerns related to the Uranium One exports. Other topics discussed included morale and budget cuts, nuclear storage safety, and cybersecurity. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) chairs the committee while Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) serves as the ranking member.
04:00 AM EST Approx. 13 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Richard Blumenthal on passing Dream Act Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) spoke about the need to pass the Dream Act talking ... Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) spoke about the need to pass the Dream Act talking about Jonathan who came to the U.S. at the age of four. 01:45 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. Water Infrastructure State and local water and natural resource organization officials testified before the Senate ... State and local water and natural resource organization officials testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about the status of U.S. water infrastructure. They shared what they thought would be the benefits of passing a new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which would designate specific projects aimed at repairing or improving elements of the nation's water infrastructure.
04:13 AM EST Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Re-air UK ' Sen. Leahy on Budget Sen. Leahy reviews some government funding and budget issues, DACA, sequestration. Hopes that the ... Sen. Leahy reviews some government funding and budget issues, DACA, sequestration. Hopes that the White House meeting with the President yesterday, will be helpful, and that the government does not shut down. 03:34 AM EST Approx. 43 min. Andrew Selee Migration Policy Institute President Andrew Selee discussesed the history and role of the ... Migration Policy Institute President Andrew Selee discussesed the history and role of the Temporary Protected Status program in the wake of President Trump's decision to end protected status for some 200,000 El Salvadorans living in the U.S.
04:27 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Attacks on U.S. Diplomats in Cuba State Department officials testified about the attacks on U.S. diplomats in Cuba before a Foreign ... State Department officials testified about the attacks on U.S. diplomats in Cuba before a Foreign Relations subcommittee chaired by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Several questions to the witnesses focused on the timeliness of the State Department's response to the attacks, the health and medical treatment of personnel affected, the possibility of the involvement of a third party, and future relations with the Cuban government. Several committee members determined that a future classified briefing would be needed to address more sensitive questions about the attacks. 04:17 AM EST Approx. 52 min. Virginia State of the Commonwealth Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) delivered his final the State of the Commonwealth address at the ... Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) delivered his final the State of the Commonwealth address at the State Capitol in Richmond. Among the issues addressed were voting rights, gun background checks, the criminal justice system, business investment opportunities and Medicaid expansion. The inauguration for Governor-elect Ralph Northam (D) was scheduled to take place on January 13, 2018.
06:00 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 31 min. Health & Human Services Secretary Confirmation Hearing The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for the president's Health and Human ... The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for the president's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Alex Azar. The hearing focused on prescription drug prices, the Medicaid and Medicare programs and Mr. Azar's experience at Eli Lilly, a large pharmaceutical research and manufacturing company. Democratic members, including ranking member Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), expressed concerns over Mr. Azar's role at Eli Lilly and his commitment to lowering prescription drug prices. Tommy Thompson and Mike Leavitt, former Health and Human Services secretaries under President George W. Bush, offered introductory remarks. 05:09 AM EST Approx. 39 min. Florida State of the State In his final State of the State address, Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) praised the efforts of first ... In his final State of the State address, Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) praised the efforts of first responders and law enforcement following Hurricane Irma. He outlined the priorities of the legislative year which included more funding to fight opioid addiction, reducing the costs of driver's license fees and strengthening sexual harassment policy in the workplace. Later in his remarks, Gov. Scott paid tribute to several state officials and to the families of those who died in the line of duty.
08:31 AM EST Approx. 15 hr. 29 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 05:48 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Oversight Hearing The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee held an oversight hearing for the Nuclear ... The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee held an oversight hearing for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The commission's chair and two comissioners testified. They answered a variety of questions on topics including Uranium One exports to Canada, Europe and Asia. The NRC Chair Kristine Svinicki said she's committed to addressing any of the committee's concerns related to the Uranium One exports. Other topics discussed included morale and budget cuts, nuclear storage safety, and cybersecurity. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) chairs the committee while Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) serves as the ranking member.
07:22 AM EST Approx. 16 hr. 38 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.