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12:00 AM EDT 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 EDT 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 EDT Approx. 5 hr. 36 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
6:59 AM EDT Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 07/11/2018 6:59 AM EDT Approx. 53 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions 5:36 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 4 min. Panel Discussions about the Trump Administration & Federal Deregulation The Coalition for Sensible Safeguards hosted a symposium about the effects of the Trump ... The Coalition for Sensible Safeguards hosted a symposium about the effects of the Trump administration's deregulatory efforts. Following keynote remarks delivered by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), two panel discussions addressed several issues. The first panel, made up of legal scholars, a former Obama administration Labor Department official, and a former 30-year EPA official, discussed what they generally agreed were the harmful effects of the Trump administration's deregulation push across all federal agencies. The second panel featured three women who told personal stories about negative, and in some cases fatal, experiences which they said could have been prevented by appropriate regulations. The symposium closed with remarks from Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh (D) who spoke about ongoing and pending litigation against the Trump administration, led by attorneys general from predominantly Democratic states like his including New York and California.
10:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House meets with debate scheduled on a fisheries management bill sponsored by Rep. Don Young ... The House meets with debate scheduled on a fisheries management bill sponsored by Rep. Don Young of Alaska. 7:52 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. Dark Money Campaigns The Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Committee held a hearing to discuss the impact of ... The Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Committee held a hearing to discuss the impact of dark money campaigns on unions and employees' rights. Those testifying included an Arizona teacher, a home care provider from Chicago and the president of the American Federation of Teachers. 7:40 AM EDT Approx. 46 min. Detroit Economic Club - Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks Eli Lilly Chair and CEO David Ricks discussed the future of health care, technological advances, ... Eli Lilly Chair and CEO David Ricks discussed the future of health care, technological advances, prescription drug costs and battling the opioid epidemic in an address to the Detroit Economic Club. Eli Lilly is a global pharmaceutical company that was the first to produce human insulin and is the largest manufacturer of psychiatric medications.
11:03 AM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Remarks President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their ... President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their bilateral meeting in Brussels, ahead of the NATO Summit. 9:29 AM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Remarks President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their ... President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their bilateral meeting in Brussels, ahead of the NATO Summit. 8:26 AM EDT Approx. 26 min. Australian Question Time Highlights Sky News Australia Political Reporter Tom Connell hosted a wrap-up program highlighting the most ... Sky News Australia Political Reporter Tom Connell hosted a wrap-up program highlighting the most recent sitting session of Australia's parliament, from June 18-28, 2018. Members of the Australian House and Senate posed questions to some of the federal government's minsters during debate from the two chambers on a variety of domestic and foreign topics, including the resettlement of refugees from the island nation of Nauru to the U.S., the creation of Australia's first national space agency, and television transmission troubles for Australian viewers of the 2018 World Cup.
11:05 AM EDT Approx. 11 min. President Trump Remarks at NATO Summit Bilateral Breakfast At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of ... At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of Germany's contribution to NATO and their proposed pipeline deal with Russia, accusing them of being "totally controlled by Russia." The president added that he thought it was "very sad when Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia" and called the deal "inappropriate." 9:31 AM EDT Approx. 10 min. President Trump Remarks at NATO Summit Bilateral Breakfast At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of ... At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of Germany's contribution to NATO and their proposed pipeline deal with Russia, accusing them of being "totally controlled by Russia." The president added that he thought it was "very sad when Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia" and called the deal "inappropriate." 8:52 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Civil Rights UnidosUS, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza, held their annual convention in ... UnidosUS, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza, held their annual convention in Washington, DC and hosted an afternoon discussion focusing on civil rights and activism. Panelists included the presidents of several civic organizations like Voto Latino, Human Rights Campaign, Center for American Progress, and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. UnidosUS is the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.
11:16 AM EDT Approx. 1 min. President Trump Arrives at NATO Summit NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greeted President Trump as he arrived at the NATO Summit ... NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greeted President Trump as he arrived at the NATO Summit headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. 9:41 AM EDT Approx. 3 min. President Trump Arrives at NATO Summit NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greeted President Trump as he arrived at the NATO Summit ... NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greeted President Trump as he arrived at the NATO Summit headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. 10:08 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. LIVE Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere Officials from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development testify before ... Officials from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere.
11:17 AM EDT Approx. 3 min. President Trump & German Chancellor Merkel Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to ... Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to NATO, as well as saying that Germany was "totally controlled by Russia," President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Brussels. 9:44 AM EDT Approx. 7 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Murray on Kavanaugh Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member on the Health Committee, and a member of the Democratic ... Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member on the Health Committee, and a member of the Democratic leadership team, opposed the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. She says women's health is at risk, and the health care is at stake. She opposed his 2008 judicial confirmation. 12:48 PM EDT Approx. 10 min. President Trump Remarks at NATO Summit Bilateral Breakfast At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of ... At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of Germany's contribution to NATO and their proposed pipeline deal with Russia, accusing them of being "totally controlled by Russia." The president added that he thought it was "very sad when Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia" and called the deal "inappropriate."
11:20 AM EDT Approx. 29 min. German Chancellor Angela Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed Germany's lower house of Parliament and touched on ... German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed Germany's lower house of Parliament and touched on several key domestic and international issues in her speech to lawmakers. She voiced caution about the possibility of a trade war with the U.S. following President Trump's imposed steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union. The chancellor also talked about Germany's immigration policy and outlined her government's budget priorities. 9:51 AM EDT Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Thune on Kavanaugh Sen. John Thune (R-SD) talks about the qualifications of Brett Kavanaugh, nominated by the ... Sen. John Thune (R-SD) talks about the qualifications of Brett Kavanaugh, nominated by the President to be a Supreme Court Justice. He criticizes Democrats who have pre-judged the nominee and hopes that they will not block the confirmation process. 12:58 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Remarks President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their ... President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their bilateral meeting in Brussels, ahead of the NATO Summit.
11:49 AM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Remarks President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their ... President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their bilateral meeting in Brussels, ahead of the NATO Summit. 9:59 AM EDT Approx. 8 hr. 40 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Members will consider several judicial and executive nominations this week. Members will consider several judicial and executive nominations this week. 1:00 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump Arrives at NATO Summit NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greeted President Trump as he arrived at the NATO Summit ... NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greeted President Trump as he arrived at the NATO Summit headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
11:51 AM EDT Approx. 3 min. President Trump & German Chancellor Merkel Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to ... Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to NATO, as well as saying that Germany was "totally controlled by Russia," President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Brussels. 6:39 PM EDT Approx. 29 min. U.S. Senate Sens on Trade Tariffs A group of Republican Senators criticized President Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on ... A group of Republican Senators criticized President Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on certain steel and aluminum imports. They said the President "abused" his authority by calling the import of Canadian steel a national security threat. Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Corker (R-TN) sponsored a motion regarding Congress's role in tariff policy. It was part of a motion to appoint conferees for several 2019 federal spending bills. 1:02 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & German Chancellor Merkel Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to ... Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to NATO, as well as saying that Germany was "totally controlled by Russia," President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Brussels.
11:54 AM EDT Approx. 1 min. President Trump Arrives at NATO Summit NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greeted President Trump as he arrived at the NATO Summit ... NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg greeted President Trump as he arrived at the NATO Summit headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. 7:08 PM EDT Approx. 3 min. U.S. Senate McConnell on Kavanaugh Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about meeting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh ... Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about meeting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh yesterday in his office, and how it is even more clear to him that Judge Cavanaugh is qualified to serve on the nation's highest court. 1:04 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & French President Macron President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in ... President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Brussels.
11:55 AM EDT Approx. 4 min. President Trump & French President Macron President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in ... President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Brussels. 7:11 PM EDT Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Schumer on Kavanaugh Sen. Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed opposition to the nomination of Brett ... Sen. Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed opposition to the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. 1:06 PM EDT Approx. 25 min. NATO Secretary General Press Conference NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a press conference on the first day of the military ... NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a press conference on the first day of the military alliance's 2018 summit in Brussels, Belgium. He was asked about his discussions with President Trump, who has insisted NATO members step up their financial commitments to the organization. Secretary General Stoltenberg said he remained focused on getting all NATO members to a point of paying 2 percent of their respective gross domestic product toward the alliance's military efforts, and also answered a number of country-specific questions from reporters.
11:59 AM EDT Approx. 7 hr. 29 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House meets with debate scheduled on a fisheries management bill sponsored by Rep. Don Young ... The House meets with debate scheduled on a fisheries management bill sponsored by Rep. Don Young of Alaska. 7:23 PM EDT Approx. 17 min. U.S. Senate Capito, Barrasso on Kavanaugh Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) support Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme ... Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) support Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. Sen. Capito reviews his record. Sen. Barrasso criticizes Democrats for pre-judging the nominee. 1:31 PM EDT Approx. 24 min. LIVE Acting EPA Administrator Speech to Employees EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler delivers a speech to staff in Washington, DC. EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler delivers a speech to staff in Washington, DC.
7:28 PM EDT Approx. 32 min. Washington Journal Del. Stacey Plaskett Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) discussed the latest on the Russia investigation as former FBI agent ... Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) discussed the latest on the Russia investigation as former FBI agent Peter Strzok testifies before two House committees. 7:40 PM EDT Approx. 20 min. U.S. Senate Sanders on Kavanaugh Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) opposes the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He ... Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) opposes the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He cites several 5-4 Supreme Court decisions (campaign finance, and Medicare/Medicaid) that he says have been harmful to the country. He also talks about the Court's 5-4 decisions on voting rights, unions, and the President's travel ban. Sen. Sanders cites the President's campaign promise to overturn Roe v. Wade by appointing anti-abortion judges. He also worries that Judge Kavanaugh will strike down the health care law and its coverage of pre-existing conditions. 1:55 PM EDT Approx. 25 min. Jeffrey Peck Former Senate Judiciary General Counsel Jeffrey Peck discussed the process of confirming a Supreme ... Former Senate Judiciary General Counsel Jeffrey Peck discussed the process of confirming a Supreme Court nominee.
8:00 PM EDT Approx. 3 min. U.S. Senate McConnell on Kavanaugh Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about meeting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh ... Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about meeting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh yesterday in his office, and how it is even more clear to him that Judge Cavanaugh is qualified to serve on the nation's highest court. 8:00 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 34 min. Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere Officials from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) ... Officials from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the Trump administration's foreign policy toward Latin America. Speakers included Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kenneth Merten and USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean Sarah-Ann Lynch. Areas of focus included migrant children and families, humanitarian aid to Venezuela, human rights in Cuba, transnational organized crime, and China's and Russia's influence in the region. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) chaired this hearing and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) served as the ranking member. 2:20 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. Del. Stacey Plaskett Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) discussed the latest on the Russia investigation as former FBI agent ... Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) discussed the latest on the Russia investigation as former FBI agent Peter Strzok testifies before two House committees.
8:03 PM EDT Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Schumer on Kavanaugh Sen. Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed opposition to the nomination of Brett ... Sen. Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed opposition to the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. 10:34 PM EDT Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Cortez-Masto on Immigration Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto came to the floor to discuss immigration policy Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto came to the floor to discuss immigration policy 2:51 PM EDT Approx. 9 min. President Trump Remarks at NATO Summit Bilateral Breakfast At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of ... At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of Germany's contribution to NATO and their proposed pipeline deal with Russia, accusing them of being "totally controlled by Russia." The president added that he thought it was "very sad when Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia" and called the deal "inappropriate."
8:15 PM EDT Approx. 17 min. U.S. Senate Capito, Barrasso on Kavanaugh Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) support Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme ... Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) support Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. Sen. Capito reviews his record. Sen. Barrasso criticizes Democrats for pre-judging the nominee. 10:48 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 58 min. Election Assistance Commissioners on Election Security The chair and a commissioner of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) testified with other ... The chair and a commissioner of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) testified with other government officials and voting system vendors about election security in a hearing of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. They talked about several ongoing efforts to coordinate federal and state election officials to protect systems against cybersecurity threats and other outside attempts to corrupt voting rolls or election infrastructure. 3:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 42 min. LIVE Paid Family Leave A Senate subcommittee examines paid family leave with policy analysts, along with a Democratic and ... A Senate subcommittee examines paid family leave with policy analysts, along with a Democratic and Republican senator who are co-sponsoring separate bills to increase familiy leave benefits.
8:32 PM EDT Approx. 19 min. U.S. Senate Sanders on Kavanaugh Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) opposes the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He ... Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) opposes the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He cites several 5-4 Supreme Court decisions (campaign finance, and Medicare/Medicaid) that he says have been harmful to the country. He also talks about the Court's 5-4 decisions on voting rights, unions, and the President's travel ban. Sen. Sanders cites the President's campaign promise to overturn Roe v. Wade by appointing anti-abortion judges. He also worries that Judge Kavanaugh will strike down the health care law and its coverage of pre-existing conditions. 12:46 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. Location Privacy & Cell Phones, Part 1 The Center on Privacy and Technology at the Georgetown University Law Center held a discussion on ... The Center on Privacy and Technology at the Georgetown University Law Center held a discussion on location privacy and cell phones, following the Supreme Court ruling in Carpenter v. United States. The 5-4 decision found that police generally need a warrant to obtain a person's cell phone location data from a company. In this portion, a cellular network data analyst discussed how data is collected and retained, followed by a discussion with legal experts on the Carpenter v. United States case and how the ruling may affect future law enforcement activities and potential legal challenges. 4:42 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Summit, PEPFAR The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition held its annual summit in Washington, DC. In this portion, ... The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition held its annual summit in Washington, DC. In this portion, panelists reflected on the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 15 years after its creation under the Bush administration. Among those on the panel were U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Deborah Birx, former Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Joshua Bolten, the former White House chief of staff under President George W. Bush.
8:51 PM EDT Approx. 38 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Blumenthal and Blunt on Kavanaugh Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Judiciary Committee member, spoke against the nomination of Brett ... Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Judiciary Committee member, spoke against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He criticizes the President for "outsourcing" the recommendation of candidates, and worries that Roe v. Wade and the health care law will be overturned. Sen. Blumenthal says Judge Kavanaugh is the "dream candidate" of the NRA and reviews gun control cases that came to his court. He also comments on some the judge's other rulings. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) says Democrats have already prejudged Judge Kavanaugh, and many of his decisions have been adopted by the Supreme Court. Sen. Blunt says its not the job of the judge is not to make policy, but to apply the law equally. 2:46 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Location Privacy & Cell Phones, Part 2 Georgetown University Law's Center on Privacy and Technology held a discussion to examine the ... Georgetown University Law's Center on Privacy and Technology held a discussion to examine the Supreme Court's ruling on cell site location information. In the case of Carpenter v. United States, the justices ruled 5-4 that law enforcement will generally need to get a warrant in order to obtain this information. This panel discussed the practical implications of this ruling for the police, the defendants and anyone with a cell phone. 5:57 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 3 min. Global Democracies Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta and former Director of National ... Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta and former Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte were among the speakers at a Washington Post-hosted discussion on the future of global democracies. Two panels of foreign policy experts talked about the current state of democracies around the world and threats to their survival. Afterward, Mr. Panetta was interviewed on a variety of foreign affairs topics by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius. Many of the participants also talked about the 2018 meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels, which was underway during this event.
9:29 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Remarks President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their ... President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their bilateral meeting in Brussels, ahead of the NATO Summit. 3:54 AM EDT Approx. 24 min. U.S. Senate Grassley on DOD Oversight Sen. Charles Grassley came to the Senate floor to discuss Defense Department Oversight, and issues ... Sen. Charles Grassley came to the Senate floor to discuss Defense Department Oversight, and issues of waste, fraud, and overspending. 8:00 PM EDT Approx. 58 min. Ben Rhodes Former adviser Ben Rhodes discussed significant political and policy decisions of the Obama ... Former adviser Ben Rhodes discussed significant political and policy decisions of the Obama Administration.
9:31 PM EDT Approx. 10 min. President Trump Remarks at NATO Summit Bilateral Breakfast At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of ... At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of Germany's contribution to NATO and their proposed pipeline deal with Russia, accusing them of being "totally controlled by Russia." The president added that he thought it was "very sad when Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia" and called the deal "inappropriate." 4:18 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. 2017-18 Supreme Court Term Review The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion reviewing the Supreme Court's decisions from its ... The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion reviewing the Supreme Court's decisions from its 2017-18 term, departing Justice Anthony Kennedy's legacy, Justice Neil Gorsuch's first year on the bench, and President Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Kennedy. Participants included former Supreme Court law clerks, who took questions from the audience after the discussion. 8:58 PM EDT Approx. 32 min. U.S. Senate Sens on Trade Tariffs A group of Republican Senators criticized President Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on ... A group of Republican Senators criticized President Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on certain steel and aluminum imports. They said the President "abused" his authority by calling the import of Canadian steel a national security threat. Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Corker (R-TN) sponsored a motion regarding Congress's role in tariff policy. It was part of a motion to appoint conferees for several 2019 federal spending bills.
9:41 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & German Chancellor Merkel Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to ... Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to NATO, as well as saying that Germany was "totally controlled by Russia," President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Brussels. 5:46 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 56 min. Election Assistance Commissioners on Election Security The chair and a commissioner of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) testified with other ... The chair and a commissioner of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) testified with other government officials and voting system vendors about election security in a hearing of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. They talked about several ongoing efforts to coordinate federal and state election officials to protect systems against cybersecurity threats and other outside attempts to corrupt voting rolls or election infrastructure. 9:30 PM EDT Approx. 23 min. Acting EPA Administrator Speech to Employees Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler addressed employees for the first time since taking over ... Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler addressed employees for the first time since taking over the agency on July 9, following the resignation of Scott Pruitt. Acting Administrator Wheeler said that he wanted to improve communication and increase transparency in EPA programs. He also said that he wanted to provide more regulatory certainty to the private sector, including making all permitting decisions within six months of application.
9:43 PM EDT Approx. 28 min. NATO Secretary General Press Conference NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a press conference on the first day of the military ... NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a press conference on the first day of the military alliance's 2018 summit in Brussels, Belgium. He was asked about his discussions with President Trump, who has insisted NATO members step up their financial commitments to the organization. Secretary General Stoltenberg said he remained focused on getting all NATO members to a point of paying 2 percent of their respective gross domestic product toward the alliance's military efforts, and also answered a number of country-specific questions from reporters. 7:42 AM EDT Approx. 16 hr. 18 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 9:53 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Counterterrorism Efforts Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata directs strategic operational planning at the National Counterterrorism ... Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata directs strategic operational planning at the National Counterterrorism Center. He spoke about terror threats including the Islamic State, and the counterterrorism investments by the military. He also addressed the use of non-kinetic, strategic methods including assisting local communities to identify those vulnerable to terrorist recruitment. The forum was hosted by the Washington Institute.
10:11 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 2 min. Global Democracies Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta and former Director of National ... Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta and former Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte were among the speakers at a Washington Post-hosted discussion on the future of global democracies. Two panels of foreign policy experts talked about the current state of democracies around the world and threats to their survival. Afterward, Mr. Panetta was interviewed on a variety of foreign affairs topics by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius. Many of the participants also talked about the 2018 meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels, which was underway during this event. 11:33 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 21 min. Horse Racing Anti-Doping Program A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a hearing to consider legislation requiring a ... A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a hearing to consider legislation requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program in horse racing. Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) spoke about their co-sponsored bill addressing the issue, and then a panel of horse training and racing officials shared their support or opposition for the bill and its potential impact.
12:13 AM EDT Approx. 27 min. Washington Journal Jeffrey Peck Former Senate Judiciary General Counsel Jeffrey Peck discussed the process of confirming a Supreme ... Former Senate Judiciary General Counsel Jeffrey Peck discussed the process of confirming a Supreme Court nominee. 1:54 AM EDT Approx. 58 min. Ben Rhodes Former adviser Ben Rhodes discussed significant political and policy decisions of the Obama ... Former adviser Ben Rhodes discussed significant political and policy decisions of the Obama Administration.
12:40 AM EDT Approx. 3 min. U.S. Senate McConnell on Kavanaugh Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about meeting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh ... Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about meeting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh yesterday in his office, and how it is even more clear to him that Judge Cavanaugh is qualified to serve on the nation's highest court. 2:52 AM EDT Approx. 32 min. U.S. Senate Sens on Trade Tariffs A group of Republican Senators criticized President Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on ... A group of Republican Senators criticized President Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on certain steel and aluminum imports. They said the President "abused" his authority by calling the import of Canadian steel a national security threat. Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Corker (R-TN) sponsored a motion regarding Congress's role in tariff policy. It was part of a motion to appoint conferees for several 2019 federal spending bills.
12:43 AM EDT Approx. 13 min. U.S. Senate Schumer on Kavanaugh Sen. Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed opposition to the nomination of Brett ... Sen. Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed opposition to the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. 3:24 AM EDT Approx. 22 min. Acting EPA Administrator Speech to Employees Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler addressed employees for the first time since taking over ... Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler addressed employees for the first time since taking over the agency on July 9, following the resignation of Scott Pruitt. Acting Administrator Wheeler said that he wanted to improve communication and increase transparency in EPA programs. He also said that he wanted to provide more regulatory certainty to the private sector, including making all permitting decisions within six months of application.
12:56 AM EDT Approx. 16 min. U.S. Senate Capito, Barrasso on Kavanaugh Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) support Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme ... Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) support Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. Sen. Capito reviews his record. Sen. Barrasso criticizes Democrats for pre-judging the nominee. 3:46 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 41 min. Counterterrorism Efforts Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata directs strategic operational planning at the National Counterterrorism ... Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata directs strategic operational planning at the National Counterterrorism Center. He spoke about terror threats including the Islamic State, and the counterterrorism investments by the military. He also addressed the use of non-kinetic, strategic methods including assisting local communities to identify those vulnerable to terrorist recruitment. The forum was hosted by the Washington Institute.
1:12 AM EDT Approx. 20 min. U.S. Senate Sanders on Kavanaugh Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) opposes the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He ... Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) opposes the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He cites several 5-4 Supreme Court decisions (campaign finance, and Medicare/Medicaid) that he says have been harmful to the country. He also talks about the Court's 5-4 decisions on voting rights, unions, and the President's travel ban. Sen. Sanders cites the President's campaign promise to overturn Roe v. Wade by appointing anti-abortion judges. He also worries that Judge Kavanaugh will strike down the health care law and its coverage of pre-existing conditions. 5:27 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 18 min. Horse Racing Anti-Doping Program A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a hearing to consider legislation requiring a ... A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a hearing to consider legislation requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program in horse racing. Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) spoke about their co-sponsored bill addressing the issue, and then a panel of horse training and racing officials shared their support or opposition for the bill and its potential impact.
1:32 AM EDT Approx. 36 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Blumenthal and Blunt on Kavanaugh Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Judiciary Committee member, spoke against the nomination of Brett ... Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Judiciary Committee member, spoke against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He criticizes the President for "outsourcing" the recommendation of candidates, and worries that Roe v. Wade and the health care law will be overturned. Sen. Blumenthal says Judge Kavanaugh is the "dream candidate" of the NRA and reviews gun control cases that came to his court. He also comments on some the judge's other rulings. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) says Democrats have already prejudged Judge Kavanaugh, and many of his decisions have been adopted by the Supreme Court. Sen. Blunt says its not the job of the judge is not to make policy, but to apply the law equally. 7:45 AM EDT Approx. 16 hr. 15 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
2:08 AM EDT Approx. 2 min. President Trump & NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Remarks President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their ... President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg gave brief remarks upon arrival at their bilateral meeting in Brussels, ahead of the NATO Summit.
2:10 AM EDT Approx. 10 min. President Trump Remarks at NATO Summit Bilateral Breakfast At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of ... At a bilateral NATO breakfast meeting in Brussels, President Trump repeated his sharp criticism of Germany's contribution to NATO and their proposed pipeline deal with Russia, accusing them of being "totally controlled by Russia." The president added that he thought it was "very sad when Germany makes a massive oil and gas deal with Russia" and called the deal "inappropriate."
2:20 AM EDT Approx. 4 min. President Trump & German Chancellor Merkel Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to ... Hours after he sharply criticized Germany for what he felt was an insufficient contribution to NATO, as well as saying that Germany was "totally controlled by Russia," President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Brussels.
2:24 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. Global Democracies Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta and former Director of National ... Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta and former Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte were among the speakers at a Washington Post-hosted discussion on the future of global democracies. Two panels of foreign policy experts talked about the current state of democracies around the world and threats to their survival. Afterward, Mr. Panetta was interviewed on a variety of foreign affairs topics by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius. Many of the participants also talked about the 2018 meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels, which was underway during this event.
4:25 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 34 min. Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere Officials from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) ... Officials from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the Trump administration's foreign policy toward Latin America. Speakers included Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kenneth Merten and USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean Sarah-Ann Lynch. Areas of focus included migrant children and families, humanitarian aid to Venezuela, human rights in Cuba, transnational organized crime, and China's and Russia's influence in the region. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) chaired this hearing and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) served as the ranking member.
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