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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. 17 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. 33 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
6:59 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. LIVE Washington Journal 01/11/2019 6:17 AM EST Approx. 47 min. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas Donohue Press Conference U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Thomas Donohue held a press conference following his ... U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Thomas Donohue held a press conference following his annual "State of American Business" address. He was asked about the Trump administration's trade policy and tariffs, proposals to increase the minimum wage, transportation investment and the impact of the government shutdown on businesses. He was accompanied by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley. 6:33 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Association of the U.S. Army Discussion on Recruiting Challenges The Association of the U.S. Army's Institute of Land Warfare held a forum on recruiting challenges ... The Association of the U.S. Army's Institute of Land Warfare held a forum on recruiting challenges facing the largest branch of the U.S. military. The featured speaker was U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, who headed up recruiting and retention for his branch. He talked specifically about the challenges of recruiting candidates in sufficient quality and quantity to meet the Army's needs as well as the military's broader push to modernize its recruitment efforts in an age of social media and waning interest in military service. After his remarks, General Townsend took questions from the audience.
8:59 AM EST Approx. 5 hr. 24 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debates a bill to reopen parts of the Federal ... On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debates a bill to reopen parts of the Federal Government, including operations for national parks & funding for the EPA. 7:04 AM EST Approx. 38 min. Vermont Inaugural Address Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) delivered his second inaugural address to lawmakers in Montpelier ... Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) delivered his second inaugural address to lawmakers in Montpelier after winning re-election in 2018. He outlined his government's priorities which included creating more economic opportunities, attracting more people to live and work in Vermont, and more funding for education and the state's retirement system. 7:34 AM EST Approx. 22 min. Florida Inaugural Address Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) committed to combating illegal immigration and eliminating ... Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) committed to combating illegal immigration and eliminating sanctuary cities in his inaugural address in Tallahassee. Other policy issues he touched on included protecting Florida's environment and waters, improving health care for Floridians and the importance of civic education.
2:23 PM EST Approx. 9 min. Speaker Pelosi and House Committee Chairs Photo House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) met for a photo with committee chairs for the 116th Congress. ... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) met for a photo with committee chairs for the 116th Congress. During this meeting, she reemphasized the need for the president to reopen government so that both sides can discuss ways to improve border security. 7:42 AM EST Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Sen. McConnell on Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate with a poster showing a photo of a steel ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate with a poster showing a photo of a steel border fence built in 2011 under the Obama administration next to an identical photo he described as an example of barrier Speaker Pelosi has called "immoral." He called them "identical walls, exactly alike," and added: "When President Obama was there, they're for it, when President Trump is there, they're not." He called on Democrats to negotiate with the president on a solution on border security and the shutdown. 7:56 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Peace Corps Director on Organization's Mission and Future Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen delivered remarks about the volunteer organization's mission and ... Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen delivered remarks about the volunteer organization's mission and operations at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. She stressed the Peace Corps' relevancy and the work of volunteers when they're serving abroad in a host country.
2:32 PM EST Approx. 26 min. Washington Journal Rep. Jamie Raskin Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) discussed the latest on the government shutdown and border ... Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) discussed the latest on the government shutdown and border security. 7:54 AM EST Approx. 31 min. U.S. Senate Senate Democrats seek vote on spending bills, McConnell objects Senate Democrats sought to bring up spending bills to re-open the federal government but Majority ... Senate Democrats sought to bring up spending bills to re-open the federal government but Majority Leader McConnell objected. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer started it off talking about legislation passed in the House to re-open the government that "was drafted and supported by Senate Republicans." He said four of the bills in the House package passed the Senate 92-6 (in the last Congress, which he didn't mention). He said Sen. McConnell won't bring up the bills because he's "hiding behind President Trump." Sen. Cardin then asked for a vote on spending bills to re-open the government. He sought votes on six appropriations bills opening up the closed agencies except for Homeland Security. Sen. McConnell then objected, calling it a series of "pointless show votes." And he had a poster of a quote from Schumer on December 22: "The president must publicly support and say he will sign an agreement before it gets a vote in either chamber." There was then back and forth betw 9:26 AM EST Approx. 38 min. Idaho State of the State Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) delivered his first State of the State address in Boise. He was ... Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) delivered his first State of the State address in Boise. He was elected as the state's 33rd governor in November 2018.
2:58 PM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Steve King on White Nationalism Allegations Congressman Steve King addressed allegations of racism made against him. According to the New York ... Congressman Steve King addressed allegations of racism made against him. According to the New York Times, during a recent interview the Iowa Republican questioned how the terms "white nationalist" and "white supremacist" have become offensive in the U.S. 8:25 AM EST Approx. 49 min. U.S. Senate Senate Democrats on Government Shutdown Sens. Leahy (D-VT), Warner (D-VA), Durbin (D-IL), Blumenthal (D-CT), Cortez Masto (D-NV) and ... Sens. Leahy (D-VT), Warner (D-VA), Durbin (D-IL), Blumenthal (D-CT), Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Klobuchar (D-MN) on the partial government shutdown. 10:04 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. LIVE German Marshall Fund Discussion on American Exceptionalism The German Marshall Fund holds a discussion on American exceptionalism and the changing role of ... The German Marshall Fund holds a discussion on American exceptionalism and the changing role of American foreign policy.
3:06 PM EST Approx. 29 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Debate on National Parks Funding On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debated a bill to reopen parts of the Federal ... On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debated a bill to reopen parts of the Federal Government, including operations for national parks & funding for the EPA. 9:14 AM EST Approx. 7 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Smith on Government Shutdown Sen. Smith (D-MN) on the partial government shutdown and the effect on Minnesotans. Sen. Smith (D-MN) on the partial government shutdown and the effect on Minnesotans. 11:25 AM EST Approx. 57 min. Admiral William McRaven at Bush Presidential Center Admiral William McRaven, the former Navy SEAL commander who oversaw the mission to kill Osama bin ... Admiral William McRaven, the former Navy SEAL commander who oversaw the mission to kill Osama bin Laden, joined a panel of veterans at the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, to talk about the future of the U.S. military. Fox News host Harris Faulkner, author of the book, "9 Rules of Engagement: A Military Brat's Guide to Life & Success", moderated the discussion.
3:35 PM EST Approx. 37 min. LIVE President Trump Holds Border Security Roundtable President Trump convenes a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room on the ... President Trump convenes a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room on the 21st day of a partial government shutdown, one caused by disagreement over funding his request to build a barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border. 9:21 AM EST Approx. 15 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Thune & Sen. Tester on Government Shutdown Sen. Thune (R-South Dakota) said Democrats are "unwilling to offer any serious solution or work ... Sen. Thune (R-South Dakota) said Democrats are "unwilling to offer any serious solution or work with the president in any serious way." He said Democrats have not responded to an offer the White House made on Sunday. He then talked about the importance of border security. Sen. Tester (D-Montana) then spoke, said the president first asked for $1.6 billion for border security and then upped it to $5 billion and then $5.7 billion with no specifics on how the money would be used. 12:22 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. LIVE New America Discussion on 17th Anniversary of Guantanamo Prison New America hosts a discussion on the 17th anniversary of the opening of the U.S. military prison ... New America hosts a discussion on the 17th anniversary of the opening of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay.
4:12 PM EST Approx. 25 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Debate on Federal Worker Compensation The House debated a Senate-passed measure which requires that federal workers who have been ... The House debated a Senate-passed measure which requires that federal workers who have been furloughed during the current partial shutdown be retroactively paid after the shutdown ends 9:36 AM EST Approx. 16 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Lankford on Government Shutdown Sen. Lankford (R-Oklahoma) talked about government employees working without pay and government ... Sen. Lankford (R-Oklahoma) talked about government employees working without pay and government programs that aren't operating. He said the president repeatedly said he would not sign a spending bill without a wall, and Democrats didn't take him seriously. 1:53 PM EST Approx. 49 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions Back from the holiday recess, British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded questions from members in ... Back from the holiday recess, British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded questions from members in the House of Commons during the first Question Time of 2019. Members pressed the prime minister on next steps for her Brexit deal, which was expected to fail in a vote the following week. One day earlier, members voted in favor of an amendment that said if the deal did fail, the government had to return to Parliament in three days with a new plan. Prime Minister May urged members to vote in favor of her plan, saying "the only way to avoid no deal is to vote for the deal."
4:37 PM EST Approx. 10 min. LIVE House Speaker Pelosi Signs Bill on Back Pay for Federal Workers House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signs a bill ensuring back pay for federal workers. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signs a bill ensuring back pay for federal workers. 9:52 AM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Cardin, McConnell, Kaine on Government Shutdown & Federal Back Pay The Senate passed a measure by unanimous consent that ensures federal workers receive back pay ... The Senate passed a measure by unanimous consent that ensures federal workers receive back pay once the government shutdown comes to an end. Senators Cardin, McConnell, and Kaine all spoke about the measure as it was being approved. 2:42 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Atlantic Council Discussion on Defense Industrial Policy The Atlantic Council hosted a discussion about the details of the Trump administration's defense ... The Atlantic Council hosted a discussion about the details of the Trump administration's defense industrial policy. Representatives from the administration, congressional staff, and private industry talked about what their respective branches and companies were doing to ensure that all U.S. defense and national security tools were optimized, prepared and armed to address the potential threats facing the country and the world in the 21st century.
4:47 PM EST Approx. 47 min. U.S. House of Representatives Reps. Hoyer & Scalise on House Agenda Earlier today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Minority Whip Steve Scalise came to the floor ... Earlier today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Minority Whip Steve Scalise came to the floor to discuss next week's House agenda, and the ongoing government shutdown. 10:00 AM EST Approx. 3 hr. 5 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate On the 21st day of the government shutdown, the U.S. Senate works on a Middle East policy bill. On the 21st day of the government shutdown, the U.S. Senate works on a Middle East policy bill. 4:12 PM EST Approx. 27 min. Washington Post Discussion on Addiction & Drug Policy - Harm Reduction Panel The Washington Post hosted a series of discussions about opioid addiction and treatment policy. ... The Washington Post hosted a series of discussions about opioid addiction and treatment policy. This panel featured two substance abuse policy research experts who debated various treatment and recovery approaches, and shared what they thought were the best ways to help people who sought to address their addiction and drug dependency.
5:34 PM EST Approx. 10 min. Sarah Wire Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster ... Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster relief bill scheduled to be debated in the House next week and the Trump Administration's proposal to use disaster aid funds from last year to pay for a border wall along the southern border. 1:05 PM EST Approx. 27 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Kaine on Government Shutdown Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks today with zero listed ... Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks today with zero listed as their pay. He praised the bill the Senate passed by unanimous consent yesterday guaranteeing back pay to federal employees when the government re-opens, but he said if they're going to be paid anyway, there's no reason not pass legislation putting them back to work. He then shared stories from his constituents who work for the federal government. 4:39 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Women in the Workplace Discussion Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report ... Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report released by Leanin.org & McKinsey & Co.
5:44 PM EST Approx. 32 min. 116th Congress Freshmen Profile Interviews Part 4 Over one hundred new members of the House and Senate join the 116th Congress on January 3rd. ... Over one hundred new members of the House and Senate join the 116th Congress on January 3rd. C-SPAN recently interviewed several freshman members while they were in Washington, DC to attend orientation sessions. In this program, we hear from Reps.-elect Michael Guest (R-MS), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Greg Stuebe (R-FL) and Katie Hill (D-CA). 1:32 PM EST Approx. 9 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Hirono on Government Shutdown Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the shutdown "not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage ... Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the shutdown "not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage situation" with the president trying to "extort money for his vanity wall under the pretext of an emergency on our southern border." She called on Majority Leader McConnell to bring up the House-passed spending bills to re-open the government. 5:53 PM EST Approx. 43 min. Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Warner on Cyber Threats Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) spoke about cybersecurity policy in an ... Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) spoke about cybersecurity policy in an address at the Center for a New American Security in Washington, DC. The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee called for the adoption of a comprehensive U.S. cyber doctrine to address the dual threats of cyberattacks and misinformation operations. The senator warned that other countries, namely Russia and China, were ahead of the U.S. in this new domain, which he said could be just as dangerous and costly as traditional warfare. Sen. Warner outlined a series of proposals that he believed could bring together government and private sector stakeholders with a defined set of standards, regulations and best practices in combating cyber threats and misinformation.
6:16 PM EST Approx. 40 min. President Trump Holds Border Security Roundtable President Trump hosted a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room, ... President Trump hosted a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room, including a number of local and state law enforcement officials from around the country. The meeting was on the 21st day of a partial government shutdown, an impasse caused after disagreement over President Trump's $5.7 billion request for a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump said he would sign legislation from Congress to provide back pay to federal employees affected by the shutdown, but said he insisted upon wall or barrier funding to sign any funding deal. 1:41 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Van Hollen, King & Murkowski on Government Shutdown Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) talked about the FDA no longer carrying out some food safety ... Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) talked about the FDA no longer carrying out some food safety inspections and the EPA suspending monitoring of some toxic pollutants. He then talked about meeting with furloughed federal employees in Maryland. He also said the Senate should vote on spending legislation even if the president opposes it because Congress is a separate co-equal branch of government. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said everyone is for border security, but he says the administration has not given specifics on what kind of wall he wants to built and where it would be built. He says half of illegal immigrants came legally and overstayed their visas, and many are asylum seekers who are actually seeking border officials to claim asylum. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she wants "to ensure that we have strong borders" but that "shutting down the government is not governing." She said both sides need to sit down and negotiate and at about 12:09 she said: "Let's do a short-te 6:36 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 24 min. Technology, Politics & Society Manny's, a San Francisco lounge that hosts civic events, hosted a discussion on technology, ... Manny's, a San Francisco lounge that hosts civic events, hosted a discussion on technology, politics and society with OpenAI chair Sam Altman and technology journalist Kara Swisher.
6:56 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Riverside, California C-SPAN visited Riverside, California to learn about the history from local experts and historians. C-SPAN visited Riverside, California to learn about the history from local experts and historians. 2:47 PM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Baldwin on Government Shutdown Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the ... Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the shutdown, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won't bring it up in the Senate. She then talked about the effect of the shutdown on people in Wisconsin. 8:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. German Marshall Fund Discussion on American Exceptionalism The German Marshall Fund held a discussion on American exceptionalism and the changing role of ... The German Marshall Fund held a discussion on American exceptionalism and the changing role of American foreign policy. Its genesis was an Atlantic article penned by Jake Sullivan, the former national security adviser to former Vice President Biden. Sullivan talked about why he wrote the article and made a case for a rejection of President Trump's 'America First' approach to foreign policy. Washington Free Beacon Founder Matthew Continetti also spoke about the changing nature of foreign policy in conservative circles, particularly following the deaths of stalwarts like columnist Charles Krauthammer and Senator John McCain (R-AZ).
8:04 PM EST Approx. 25 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Debate on National Parks Funding On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debated a bill to reopen parts of the Federal ... On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debated a bill to reopen parts of the Federal Government, including operations for national parks & funding for the EPA. 2:55 PM EST Approx. 23 min. U.S. Senate Virginia Senators Tell Stories of Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown After attending a round table in Alexandria, Virginia with federal workers impacted by the ... After attending a round table in Alexandria, Virginia with federal workers impacted by the government shutdown, Virginia Senators Tim Kaine (D) & Mark Warner (D) came to the Senate floor to share their stories. Both discussed the immediate financial concerns afflicting their constituents and the long-term consequences for public service as a profession. 9:15 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Women in the Workplace Discussion Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report ... Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report released by Leanin.org & McKinsey & Co.
8:29 PM EST Approx. 37 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Debate on Federal Worker Compensation The House debated a Senate-passed measure which requires that federal workers who have been ... The House debated a Senate-passed measure which requires that federal workers who have been furloughed during the current partial shutdown be retroactively paid after the shutdown ends 3:18 PM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Cardin, McConnell, Kaine on Government Shutdown & Federal Back Pay The Senate passed a measure by unanimous consent that ensures federal workers receive back pay ... The Senate passed a measure by unanimous consent that ensures federal workers receive back pay once the government shutdown comes to an end. Senators Cardin, McConnell, and Kaine all spoke about the measure as it was being approved. 10:28 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Cato Institute 2018 Surveillence Conference Part 1 A number of former government lawyers for organizations like the National Security Agency were ... A number of former government lawyers for organizations like the National Security Agency were among the speakers at the Cato Institute's 2018 Surveillance Conference, held in Washington, DC. In this part, panelists discussed the Trump administration and its criticism of the "deep state." Participants discussed various definitions of the deep state and assessed the ability of the federal bureaucracy to operate independently of elected officials.
9:06 PM EST Approx. 11 min. Speaker Pelosi and House Committee Chairs Photo House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) met for a photo with committee chairs for the 116th Congress. ... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) met for a photo with committee chairs for the 116th Congress. During this meeting, she reemphasized the need for the president to reopen government so that both sides can discuss ways to improve border security. 3:26 PM EST Approx. 31 min. U.S. Senate Senate Democrats seek vote on spending bills, McConnell objects Senate Democrats sought to bring up spending bills to re-open the federal government but Majority ... Senate Democrats sought to bring up spending bills to re-open the federal government but Majority Leader McConnell objected. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer started it off talking about legislation passed in the House to re-open the government that "was drafted and supported by Senate Republicans." He said four of the bills in the House package passed the Senate 92-6 (in the last Congress, which he didn't mention). He said Sen. McConnell won't bring up the bills because he's "hiding behind President Trump." Sen. Cardin then asked for a vote on spending bills to re-open the government. He sought votes on six appropriations bills opening up the closed agencies except for Homeland Security. Sen. McConnell then objected, calling it a series of "pointless show votes." And he had a poster of a quote from Schumer on December 22: "The president must publicly support and say he will sign an agreement before it gets a vote in either chamber." There was then back and forth betw 11:40 PM EST Approx. 20 min. CyberTalks Conference Remarks by Grant Schneider Federal Chief Information Security Officer CyberScoop hosted a CyberTalks conference with experts addressing security issues and trends. ... CyberScoop hosted a CyberTalks conference with experts addressing security issues and trends. Grant Schneider, the nation's federal chief information security officer, opened up the conference with remarks on the national cyber strategy and its implementation.
9:17 PM EST Approx. 6 min. Sarah Wire Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster ... Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster relief bill scheduled to be debated in the House next week and the Trump Administration's proposal to use disaster aid funds from last year to pay for a border wall along the southern border. 3:57 PM EST Approx. 51 min. U.S. Senate Senate Democrats on Government Shutdown Sens. Leahy (D-VT), Warner (D-VA), Durbin (D-IL), Blumenthal (D-CT), Cortez Masto (D-NV) and ... Sens. Leahy (D-VT), Warner (D-VA), Durbin (D-IL), Blumenthal (D-CT), Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Klobuchar (D-MN) on the partial government shutdown. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. German Marshall Fund Discussion on American Exceptionalism The German Marshall Fund held a discussion on American exceptionalism and the changing role of ... The German Marshall Fund held a discussion on American exceptionalism and the changing role of American foreign policy. Its genesis was an Atlantic article penned by Jake Sullivan, the former national security adviser to former Vice President Biden. Sullivan talked about why he wrote the article and made a case for a rejection of President Trump's 'America First' approach to foreign policy. Washington Free Beacon Founder Matthew Continetti also spoke about the changing nature of foreign policy in conservative circles, particularly following the deaths of stalwarts like columnist Charles Krauthammer and Senator John McCain (R-AZ).
9:23 PM EST Approx. 37 min. President Trump Holds Border Security Roundtable President Trump hosted a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room, ... President Trump hosted a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room, including a number of local and state law enforcement officials from around the country. The meeting was on the 21st day of a partial government shutdown, an impasse caused after disagreement over President Trump's $5.7 billion request for a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump said he would sign legislation from Congress to provide back pay to federal employees affected by the shutdown, but said he insisted upon wall or barrier funding to sign any funding deal. 4:48 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. George Washington University Immigration Debate Writers and editors from the American Conservative and The Nation participated in a debate on ... Writers and editors from the American Conservative and The Nation participated in a debate on immigration at George Washington University. 1:15 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Women in the Workplace Discussion Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report ... Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report released by Leanin.org & McKinsey & Co.
10:00 PM EST Approx. 33 min. Newsmakers Rep Bennie Thompson Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-MS, Homeland Security Chair, talks about the debate over border security, ... Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-MS, Homeland Security Chair, talks about the debate over border security, his priorities as the new committee chair, and other congressional issues 6:28 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. National Judicial College on Verbal Attacks Against Courts and the Media Panel on Eyewitnesses to Democratic Failures The National Judicial College held a day-long conversation featuring a series of panels on the ... The National Judicial College held a day-long conversation featuring a series of panels on the impact of verbal attacks on the judiciary branch and the press on democracy. In this panel, those who've witnessed the fall of democracy in Germany, Venezuela and Turkey talked about their experiences about governments that lack a rule of law and freedom of the press. 2:28 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Cato Institute 2018 Surveillence Conference Part 1 A number of former government lawyers for organizations like the National Security Agency were ... A number of former government lawyers for organizations like the National Security Agency were among the speakers at the Cato Institute's 2018 Surveillance Conference, held in Washington, DC. In this part, panelists discussed the Trump administration and its criticism of the "deep state." Participants discussed various definitions of the deep state and assessed the ability of the federal bureaucracy to operate independently of elected officials.
10:33 PM EST Approx. 32 min. The Communicators Susan Crawford Susan Crawford, Harvard law school professor & WIRED columnist, talks about her book "Fiber." She ... Susan Crawford, Harvard law school professor & WIRED columnist, talks about her book "Fiber." She contends that huge corporations are providing sub-par internet access to Americans. But in many nations, internet access & data are plentiful & cost less. 8:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Albrecht Oral Argument The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower federal court must reconsider a case concerning ... The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower federal court must reconsider a case concerning the osteoporosis drug named Fosamax and injury claims against the manufacturer, Merck Sharp & Dohme, for thigh bone fractures and inadequate warning labels. The justices heard oral argument for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Albrecht back in January 2019. In 2010, hundreds of people nationwide who used the drug filed personal injury lawsuits in their states against Merck Sharp & Dohme. All these suits were later consolidated and landed before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The court ruled in favor of Merck citing that they were preempted by federal law after the FDA turned down Merck's proposal to warn patients about the risks of fractures. The case then headed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit where they ruled in favor of the drug users. While the Supreme Court decision was unanimous, the justices differed on their reasoning. Justice Stephen Breyer a 3:40 AM EST Approx. 20 min. CyberTalks Conference Remarks by Grant Schneider Federal Chief Information Security Officer CyberScoop hosted a CyberTalks conference with experts addressing security issues and trends. ... CyberScoop hosted a CyberTalks conference with experts addressing security issues and trends. Grant Schneider, the nation's federal chief information security officer, opened up the conference with remarks on the national cyber strategy and its implementation.
11:05 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Debate on National Parks Funding On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debated a bill to reopen parts of the Federal ... On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debated a bill to reopen parts of the Federal Government, including operations for national parks & funding for the EPA. 9:07 PM EST Approx. 26 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Kaine on Government Shutdown Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks today with zero listed ... Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks today with zero listed as their pay. He praised the bill the Senate passed by unanimous consent yesterday guaranteeing back pay to federal employees when the government re-opens, but he said if they're going to be paid anyway, there's no reason not pass legislation putting them back to work. He then shared stories from his constituents who work for the federal government. 4:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. German Marshall Fund Discussion on American Exceptionalism The German Marshall Fund held a discussion on American exceptionalism and the changing role of ... The German Marshall Fund held a discussion on American exceptionalism and the changing role of American foreign policy. Its genesis was an Atlantic article penned by Jake Sullivan, the former national security adviser to former Vice President Biden. Sullivan talked about why he wrote the article and made a case for a rejection of President Trump's 'America First' approach to foreign policy. Washington Free Beacon Founder Matthew Continetti also spoke about the changing nature of foreign policy in conservative circles, particularly following the deaths of stalwarts like columnist Charles Krauthammer and Senator John McCain (R-AZ).
12:27 AM EST Approx. 37 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Debate on Federal Worker Compensation The House debated a Senate-passed measure which requires that federal workers who have been ... The House debated a Senate-passed measure which requires that federal workers who have been furloughed during the current partial shutdown be retroactively paid after the shutdown ends 9:33 PM EST Approx. 10 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Hirono on Government Shutdown Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the shutdown "not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage ... Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the shutdown "not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage situation" with the president trying to "extort money for his vanity wall under the pretext of an emergency on our southern border." She called on Majority Leader McConnell to bring up the House-passed spending bills to re-open the government. 5:15 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Women in the Workplace Discussion Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report ... Pando Media founder Sarah Lacy moderated a discussion on a "Women in the Workplace" report released by Leanin.org & McKinsey & Co.
1:04 AM EST Approx. 47 min. U.S. House of Representatives Reps. Hoyer & Scalise on House Agenda Earlier today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Minority Whip Steve Scalise came to the floor ... Earlier today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Minority Whip Steve Scalise came to the floor to discuss next week's House agenda, and the ongoing government shutdown. 9:43 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Van Hollen, King & Murkowski on Government Shutdown Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) talked about the FDA no longer carrying out some food safety ... Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) talked about the FDA no longer carrying out some food safety inspections and the EPA suspending monitoring of some toxic pollutants. He then talked about meeting with furloughed federal employees in Maryland. He also said the Senate should vote on spending legislation even if the president opposes it because Congress is a separate co-equal branch of government. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said everyone is for border security, but he says the administration has not given specifics on what kind of wall he wants to built and where it would be built. He says half of illegal immigrants came legally and overstayed their visas, and many are asylum seekers who are actually seeking border officials to claim asylum. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she wants "to ensure that we have strong borders" but that "shutting down the government is not governing." She said both sides need to sit down and negotiate and at about 12:09 she said: "Let's do a short-te 6:28 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Cato Institute 2018 Surveillence Conference Part 1 A number of former government lawyers for organizations like the National Security Agency were ... A number of former government lawyers for organizations like the National Security Agency were among the speakers at the Cato Institute's 2018 Surveillance Conference, held in Washington, DC. In this part, panelists discussed the Trump administration and its criticism of the "deep state." Participants discussed various definitions of the deep state and assessed the ability of the federal bureaucracy to operate independently of elected officials.
1:51 AM EST Approx. 7 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Steve King on White Nationalism Allegations Congressman Steve King addressed allegations of racism made against him. According to the New York ... Congressman Steve King addressed allegations of racism made against him. According to the New York Times, during a recent interview the Iowa Republican questioned how the terms "white nationalist" and "white supremacist" have become offensive in the U.S. 10:49 PM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Baldwin on Government Shutdown Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the ... Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the shutdown, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won't bring it up in the Senate. She then talked about the effect of the shutdown on people in Wisconsin.
1:58 AM EST Approx. 35 min. President Trump Holds Border Security Roundtable President Trump hosted a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room, ... President Trump hosted a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room, including a number of local and state law enforcement officials from around the country. The meeting was on the 21st day of a partial government shutdown, an impasse caused after disagreement over President Trump's $5.7 billion request for a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump said he would sign legislation from Congress to provide back pay to federal employees affected by the shutdown, but said he insisted upon wall or barrier funding to sign any funding deal. 10:57 PM EST Approx. 23 min. U.S. Senate Virginia Senators Tell Stories of Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown After attending a round table in Alexandria, Virginia with federal workers impacted by the ... After attending a round table in Alexandria, Virginia with federal workers impacted by the government shutdown, Virginia Senators Tim Kaine (D) & Mark Warner (D) came to the Senate floor to share their stories. Both discussed the immediate financial concerns afflicting their constituents and the long-term consequences for public service as a profession.
2:33 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. CSIS Discussion on Venezuela The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC, hosted a discussion ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC, hosted a discussion on the political situation in Venezuela, just as President Nicolas Maduro was sworn-in for a second term, which dozens of Latin American countries and others denounced as illegitimate. Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela William Brownfield made the case that Mr. Maduro's dictatorship and regime was similar to what he called the "Adolf Hitler model," and said Maduro "self-inaugurated" himself back into power. Panelists gave recommendations for how the U.S. and others should respond, and suggested diplomatic tools which would apply the most pressure on Maduro's government. 11:20 PM EST Approx. 6 min. Sarah Wire Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster ... Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster relief bill scheduled to be debated in the House next week and the Trump Administration's proposal to use disaster aid funds from last year to pay for a border wall along the southern border.
4:12 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Debate on National Parks Funding On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debated a bill to reopen parts of the Federal ... On Day 21 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House debated a bill to reopen parts of the Federal Government, including operations for national parks & funding for the EPA. 11:26 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Virginia State of the Commonwealth Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) delivered his State of the Commonwealth address at the capitol in ... Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) delivered his State of the Commonwealth address at the capitol in Richmond. Gov. Northam said Virginia is doing well but more could be done to improve it. He outlined multiple proposals including one to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana, expanding absentee voting to everyone, and tax relief for Virginians. Other topics included addressing the opioid crisis, criminal justice reform and affordable education.
5:33 AM EST Approx. 37 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Debate on Federal Worker Compensation The House debated a Senate-passed measure which requires that federal workers who have been ... The House debated a Senate-passed measure which requires that federal workers who have been furloughed during the current partial shutdown be retroactively paid after the shutdown ends 12:30 AM EST Approx. 28 min. Wyoming Inaugural Address Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) delivered his first address after being inaugurated as the ... Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) delivered his first address after being inaugurated as the state's 33rd governor. Speaking in the state capital of Cheyenne, Governor Gordon thanked many of his political supporters for their help in his race and laid out his policy agenda for his first term in office, including a greater focus on education in the state's public schools.
6:10 AM EST Approx. 13 min. Speaker Pelosi and House Committee Chairs Photo House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) met for a photo with committee chairs for the 116th Congress. ... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) met for a photo with committee chairs for the 116th Congress. During this meeting, she reemphasized the need for the president to reopen government so that both sides can discuss ways to improve border security. 12:58 AM EST Approx. 25 min. Idaho Governor's Inaugural Address Republican Brad Little was sworn in as the 33rd governor of Idaho in a ceremony at the Capitol ... Republican Brad Little was sworn in as the 33rd governor of Idaho in a ceremony at the Capitol building in Boise. After taking the oath of office, Gov. Little delivered brief remarks which focused on his legislative priorities. The governor was introduced by his wife, Teresa Little.
6:23 AM EST Approx. 36 min. President Trump Holds Border Security Roundtable President Trump hosted a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room, ... President Trump hosted a roundtable on border security in the White House's Cabinet Room, including a number of local and state law enforcement officials from around the country. The meeting was on the 21st day of a partial government shutdown, an impasse caused after disagreement over President Trump's $5.7 billion request for a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump said he would sign legislation from Congress to provide back pay to federal employees affected by the shutdown, but said he insisted upon wall or barrier funding to sign any funding deal. 1:23 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Albrecht Oral Argument The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower federal court must reconsider a case concerning ... The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower federal court must reconsider a case concerning the osteoporosis drug named Fosamax and injury claims against the manufacturer, Merck Sharp & Dohme, for thigh bone fractures and inadequate warning labels. The justices heard oral argument for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Albrecht back in January 2019. In 2010, hundreds of people nationwide who used the drug filed personal injury lawsuits in their states against Merck Sharp & Dohme. All these suits were later consolidated and landed before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The court ruled in favor of Merck citing that they were preempted by federal law after the FDA turned down Merck's proposal to warn patients about the risks of fractures. The case then headed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit where they ruled in favor of the drug users. While the Supreme Court decision was unanimous, the justices differed on their reasoning. Justice Stephen Breyer a
6:59 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. LIVE Washington Journal 01/12/2019 2:31 AM EST Approx. 27 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Kaine on Government Shutdown Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks today with zero listed ... Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks today with zero listed as their pay. He praised the bill the Senate passed by unanimous consent yesterday guaranteeing back pay to federal employees when the government re-opens, but he said if they're going to be paid anyway, there's no reason not pass legislation putting them back to work. He then shared stories from his constituents who work for the federal government.
8:01 AM EST Approx. 15 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2:58 AM EST Approx. 10 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Hirono on Government Shutdown Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the shutdown "not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage ... Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the shutdown "not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage situation" with the president trying to "extort money for his vanity wall under the pretext of an emergency on our southern border." She called on Majority Leader McConnell to bring up the House-passed spending bills to re-open the government.
3:08 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Van Hollen, King & Murkowski on Government Shutdown Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) talked about the FDA no longer carrying out some food safety ... Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) talked about the FDA no longer carrying out some food safety inspections and the EPA suspending monitoring of some toxic pollutants. He then talked about meeting with furloughed federal employees in Maryland. He also said the Senate should vote on spending legislation even if the president opposes it because Congress is a separate co-equal branch of government. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said everyone is for border security, but he says the administration has not given specifics on what kind of wall he wants to built and where it would be built. He says half of illegal immigrants came legally and overstayed their visas, and many are asylum seekers who are actually seeking border officials to claim asylum. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she wants "to ensure that we have strong borders" but that "shutting down the government is not governing." She said both sides need to sit down and negotiate and at about 12:09 she said: "Let's do a short-te
4:13 AM EST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Baldwin on Government Shutdown Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the ... Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the shutdown, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won't bring it up in the Senate. She then talked about the effect of the shutdown on people in Wisconsin.
4:21 AM EST Approx. 23 min. U.S. Senate Virginia Senators Tell Stories of Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown After attending a round table in Alexandria, Virginia with federal workers impacted by the ... After attending a round table in Alexandria, Virginia with federal workers impacted by the government shutdown, Virginia Senators Tim Kaine (D) & Mark Warner (D) came to the Senate floor to share their stories. Both discussed the immediate financial concerns afflicting their constituents and the long-term consequences for public service as a profession.
4:44 AM EST Approx. 6 min. Sarah Wire Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster ... Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster relief bill scheduled to be debated in the House next week and the Trump Administration's proposal to use disaster aid funds from last year to pay for a border wall along the southern border.
4:50 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. New America Discussion on 17th Anniversary of Guantanamo Prison New America hosted a discussion on the 17th anniversary of the opening of the U.S. military prison ... New America hosted a discussion on the 17th anniversary of the opening of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Panelists talked about the various legal proceedings involving Guantanamo detainees over the years, and discussed the potential fates of the 40 people who were still being held in the prison. They also considered the possible implications of the 2020 election cycle, and how Guantanamo detainees might be impacted if the prison were brought back into the political spotlight.
6:17 AM EST Approx. 39 min. Idaho State of the State Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) delivered his first State of the State address in Boise. He was ... Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) delivered his first State of the State address in Boise. He was elected as the state's 33rd governor in November 2018.
6:56 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Albrecht Oral Argument The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower federal court must reconsider a case concerning ... The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower federal court must reconsider a case concerning the osteoporosis drug named Fosamax and injury claims against the manufacturer, Merck Sharp & Dohme, for thigh bone fractures and inadequate warning labels. The justices heard oral argument for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Albrecht back in January 2019. In 2010, hundreds of people nationwide who used the drug filed personal injury lawsuits in their states against Merck Sharp & Dohme. All these suits were later consolidated and landed before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The court ruled in favor of Merck citing that they were preempted by federal law after the FDA turned down Merck's proposal to warn patients about the risks of fractures. The case then headed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit where they ruled in favor of the drug users. While the Supreme Court decision was unanimous, the justices differed on their reasoning. Justice Stephen Breyer a