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08:00 PM AKST Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 08:00 PM AKST Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 08:00 PM AKST Approx. 6 hr. 26 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
02:59 AM AKST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 01/16/2019 02:59 AM AKST Approx. 50 min. LIVE Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions One day following the Brexit vote, British Prime Minister Theresa May takes questions on domestic ... One day following the Brexit vote, British Prime Minister Theresa May takes questions on domestic and international issues from members in the House of Commons. 02:26 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 34 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.
06:00 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives On Day 26 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House continues work on bills to re-open the Federal ... On Day 26 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House continues work on bills to re-open the Federal Government. 03:49 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Freedom Forum Institute Summit on Sexual Misconduct & the Media - Part 2 The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct ... The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct in the media industry. This portion of the event included a conversation with current and former officials from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Speakers discussed the 2016 report issued by the EEOC's Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace. 04:00 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. Attorney General Confirmation Hearing Part 4 After a brief break Attorney General nominee William Barr returned to the Senate Judiciary ... After a brief break Attorney General nominee William Barr returned to the Senate Judiciary Committee to continue answering questions from members. If confirmed Mr. Barr will succeed Jeff Sessions who departed in November 2018. Matt Whitaker has been serving as acting attorney general.
07:22 AM AKST Approx. 37 min. LIVE EPA Administrator Confirmation Hearing Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testifies before the Senate ... Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testifies before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. 05:02 AM AKST Approx. 44 min. Iowa State of the State Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) delivered the State of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol ... Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) delivered the State of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. She touted 2018 as a historic year for Iowa, and laid out her 2019 policy objectives. Those goals included bolstering Iowa's education and job training program budgets, revitalizing rural communities, improving the state's mental health system, and granting felons voting rights via a constitutional amendment. 05:29 AM AKST Approx. 3 hr. 41 min. LIVE Attorney General Confirmation Hearing The Senate Judiciary Committee meets for a second day to consider the nomination of William Barr ... The Senate Judiciary Committee meets for a second day to consider the nomination of William Barr to be attorney general.
07:59 AM AKST Approx. 7 hr. 45 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives On Day 26 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House continues work on bills to re-open the Federal ... On Day 26 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House continues work on bills to re-open the Federal Government. 05:46 AM AKST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. McConnell on Government Shutdown and Russian Sanctions Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Democrats are engaging in "acrobatic contortions" on ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Democrats are engaging in "acrobatic contortions" on the government shutdown and border security. He later talks about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's privileged resolution disapproving of the Treasury Department lifting sanctions on three Russian companies. He notes Democrats said they were blocking legislation on military aid to Israel and sanctions on Syria because they only wanted the Senate to take up legislation to re-open the government. McConnell says the resolution disapproving of lifting the Russian sanctions does not re-open the government and is a "political stunt." 09:10 AM AKST Approx. 18 min. Acting Attorney General Whitaker on Religious Freedom Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker discussed religious freedom at the Heritage Foundation in ... Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker discussed religious freedom at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
03:44 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. U.S. House of Representatives House debate on Disaster Aid and reopening the Government Through Feb.8 The House debated a bill on funding for disaster relief and reopening the government through ... The House debated a bill on funding for disaster relief and reopening the government through February 8th. 05:54 AM AKST Approx. 5 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Schumer on Government Shutdown Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterates his call for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterates his call for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to open the government by taking up the House-passed spending legislation and then debate border security. 09:28 AM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 44 min. EPA Administrator Confirmation Hearing Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate ... Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
04:47 PM AKST Approx. 11 min. Senate Democrats on Government Shutdown Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) joined other Democrats on the U.S. Capitol Senate ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) joined other Democrats on the U.S. Capitol Senate steps to talk about day 26 of the partial government shutdown and urge President Trump to re-open the government. 05:59 AM AKST Approx. 8 hr. 36 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate On Day 26 of a government shutdown, Senators discuss re-opening the Federal Government. The Senate ... On Day 26 of a government shutdown, Senators discuss re-opening the Federal Government. The Senate also considers a resolution blocking the lifting of sanctions on three Russian companies. 12:12 PM AKST Approx. 38 min. Attorney General Confirmation Hearing President Trump's Attorney General nominee William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary ... President Trump's Attorney General nominee William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
04:58 PM AKST Approx. 3 hr. 22 min. Attorney General Confirmation Hearing Part 1 The Senate Judiciary Committee met for a second day to consider the nomination of William Barr to ... The Senate Judiciary Committee met for a second day to consider the nomination of William Barr to be attorney general. Nine witnesses, many with previous experience in law enforcement and public service positions, testified about Mr. Barr and their views on his ability to be President Trump's second head of the Justice Department. In this part, these witnesses delivered their opening statements and took questions from senators before the committee took a brief break. 02:35 PM AKST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. McConnell on Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Speaker Nancy Pelosi is willing to spend only $1 on a ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Speaker Nancy Pelosi is willing to spend only $1 on a border wall, showing that she doesn't take border security seriously. 12:50 PM AKST Approx. 10 min. LIVE Sen. Schumer Press Conference on Attorney General Nominee Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference to discuss his meeting with ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference to discuss his meeting with William Barr, President Trump's pick to be attorney general.
08:20 PM AKST Approx. 39 min. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn Opens Up Debate No-Confidence Vote British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, one day after a ... British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, one day after a historic defeat on her Brexit plan. Members voted 325-306 at the end of a day-long debate. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn introduced the motion at the beginning of the debate, urging members to vote the prime minister out of office. In this portion, he laid out his argument for the no-confidence motion, saying the prime minister had lost control of the issue and had left the U.K. "helpless." The prime minister spoke after Mr. Corbyn's remarks. 02:43 PM AKST Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Schumer on Government Shutdown and Russia Sanctions Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's earlier floor ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's earlier floor speech, calling his arguments "old and stale" and said McConnell can re-open the government. Schumer then spoke about the vote on Russia sanctions coming up later today, saying the resolution to maintain sanctions on three Russian companies is needed because President Trump doesn't have the strength to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. 01:00 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 3 min. Senate Aging Committee Hearing on Elder Fraud The Senate Special Aging Committee held a hearing on combatting scams that target the elderly. ... The Senate Special Aging Committee held a hearing on combatting scams that target the elderly. With an aging population and new technology at fraudsters' disposal, seniors have become increasingly vulnerable to financial schemes and scams that cost seniors about $2.9 billion each year. The committee heard testimony from the daughter of fraud victims, a state attorney general, a law enforcement official and a consultant with the Justice Department on how the federal government can better work with state and local stakeholders to address these schemes.
08:59 PM AKST Approx. 58 min. Rep. Maxine Waters on Financial Services Committee Agenda House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters outlined her agenda for the 116th Congress ... House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters outlined her agenda for the 116th Congress at the Center for American Progress in Washington, DC. Her top concern at the moment is the need for the government shutdown to end. She urged Republicans to join Democrats to do this. Other priorities included strengthening the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, achieving housing finance reform and tackling housing affordability and homelessness issues. Chair Waters also announced the creation of a new subcommittee to address diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry. 02:57 PM AKST Approx. 5 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Thune on Government Shutdown Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) said Democrats "refuse to seriously engage with the president" ... Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) said Democrats "refuse to seriously engage with the president" and that "their actions contradict their words" because they "absolutely refuse to consider any concession." 03:03 PM AKST Approx. 59 min. CVS Health President Larry Merlo at National Press Club CVS Health President & CEO Larry Merlo outlined how the drug store and newly-acquired health ... CVS Health President & CEO Larry Merlo outlined how the drug store and newly-acquired health insurance company, AETNA, would work to improve health care access and affordability to patients across the nation. He spoke about these efforts at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
09:57 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. U.S. House of Representatives House debate on Disaster Aid and reopening the Government Through Feb.8 The House debated a bill on funding for disaster relief and reopening the government through ... The House debated a bill on funding for disaster relief and reopening the government through February 8th. 03:02 PM AKST Approx. 13 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Leahy on Government Shutdown Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) said President Trump has failed to convince Mexico, Democrats and ... Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) said President Trump has failed to convince Mexico, Democrats and Republicans to pay for a border wall, so he "turns to the one negotiating tactic he seems to have mastered, bullying." 04:02 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Acting Attorney General Whitaker on Religious Freedom Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker delivered the keynote address at a Heritage Foundation ... Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker delivered the keynote address at a Heritage Foundation event on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The acting attorney general opened his remarks by commending Attorney General nominee William Barr for doing "exceptionally well" in his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing the previous day. Mr. Whitaker's remarks were followed by a panel discussion featuring Jewish, Muslim and Christian perspectives on protecting religious freedom.
10:58 PM AKST Approx. 40 min. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn Opens Up Debate No-Confidence Vote British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, one day after a ... British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, one day after a historic defeat on her Brexit plan. Members voted 325-306 at the end of a day-long debate. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn introduced the motion at the beginning of the debate, urging members to vote the prime minister out of office. In this portion, he laid out his argument for the no-confidence motion, saying the prime minister had lost control of the issue and had left the U.K. "helpless." The prime minister spoke after Mr. Corbyn's remarks. 03:15 PM AKST Approx. 52 min. U.S. Senate Democratic Senators on Government Shutdown A group of senators then spoke about the effect of the shutdown on their states. Those senators ... A group of senators then spoke about the effect of the shutdown on their states. Those senators were: Patty Murray (D-Washington), Kamala Harris (D-California), Ben Cardin (D-Maryland), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Tom Udall (D-New Mexico, Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan), Jon Tester (D-Montana), Tim Kaine (D-Virginia), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii). 05:07 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 56 min. Freedom Forum Institute Summit on Sexual Misconduct & the Media - Part 1 The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct ... The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct in the media industry. This portion of the event included remarks by Politico Editor Carrie Budoff Brown, Vox Editor in Chief Lauren Williams, NPR Operations President Loren Mayor, New York Times Assistant Managing Editor Carolyn Ryan and several other media organization leaders.
11:38 PM AKST Approx. 3 hr. 21 min. Attorney General Confirmation Hearing Part 1 The Senate Judiciary Committee met for a second day to consider the nomination of William Barr to ... The Senate Judiciary Committee met for a second day to consider the nomination of William Barr to be attorney general. Nine witnesses, many with previous experience in law enforcement and public service positions, testified about Mr. Barr and their views on his ability to be President Trump's second head of the Justice Department. In this part, these witnesses delivered their opening statements and took questions from senators before the committee took a brief break. 04:07 PM AKST Approx. 7 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Isakson on Government Shutdown Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) proposed on the floor that Congress draft legislation to establish ... Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) proposed on the floor that Congress draft legislation to establish fees at ports and airports, with the money going to border security. He said it would raise $2.5 billion a year. He doesn't have legislation ready but he wants to work with others to develop it. 07:03 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 26 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.
02:59 AM AKST Approx. 2 hr. LIVE Washington Journal 01/17/2019 04:14 PM AKST Approx. 21 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Grassley on Government Shutdown 08:29 PM AKST Approx. 45 min. Pentagon Comptroller on Financial Oversight The Pentagon's chief financial officer, David Norquist, outlined for reporters and defense experts ... The Pentagon's chief financial officer, David Norquist, outlined for reporters and defense experts the results of the agency's first-ever department-wide audit. The 2018 review was conducted by 1,200 auditors who visited 900 sites across the military branches and cost $1 billion. Mr. Norquist said the Pentagon would continue to audit the agency annually. Congress passed a law in 1990 requiring the audit. Dov Zakheim, a former comptroller who moderated the event, noted it took until 2018 to conclude the review. According to news reports, the Pentagon has $2.7 trillion in assets. Mr. Norquist said the agency is double the worth of Apple, Walmart and the state of California combined.
04:59 AM AKST Approx. 58 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives On Day 27 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House continues work on bills to re-open the Federal ... On Day 27 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House continues work on bills to re-open the Federal Government. 04:35 PM AKST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Merkley on Government Shutdown Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) presented a letter from House freshman to Senate Majority Leader ... Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) presented a letter from House freshman to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell requesting that he allow the Senate consider spending bills to re-open the government. 09:14 PM AKST Approx. 47 min. Federal Reserve Chair Powell at Economic Club Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he believes if there's an extended government shutdown ... Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he believes if there's an extended government shutdown the impact would show up in the economic data quickly. His comments came during a discussion with the Economic Club of Washington, DC. Other topics discussed included the economic outlook and recession risks.
05:57 AM AKST Approx. 7 min. Washington Journal Rep. Salud Carbajal Representative Salud Carbajal (D-California) discussed the impact of the government shutdown on ... Representative Salud Carbajal (D-California) discussed the impact of the government shutdown on border security and immigration. 04:43 PM AKST Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Durbin on Government Shutdown Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) says the government shutdown is a "kick in the gut," to air traffic ... Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) says the government shutdown is a "kick in the gut," to air traffic controllers. He also spoke about how the shutdown is impacting veterans working for the federal government. 10:01 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Acting Attorney General Whitaker on Religious Freedom Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker delivered the keynote address at a Heritage Foundation ... Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker delivered the keynote address at a Heritage Foundation event on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The acting attorney general opened his remarks by commending Attorney General nominee William Barr for doing "exceptionally well" in his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing the previous day. Mr. Whitaker's remarks were followed by a panel discussion featuring Jewish, Muslim and Christian perspectives on protecting religious freedom.
06:04 AM AKST Approx. 3 hr. 14 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives On Day 27 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House continues work on bills to re-open the Federal ... On Day 27 of a government shutdown, the U.S. House continues work on bills to re-open the Federal Government. 04:55 PM AKST Approx. 6 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Patty Murray on Government Shutdown Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) talked about how the government shutdown is impacting families, food ... Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) talked about how the government shutdown is impacting families, food inspection and the coast guard. She says "we can vote right now to open the government." 11:05 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 56 min. Freedom Forum Institute Summit on Sexual Misconduct & the Media - Part 1 The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct ... The Freedom Forum Institute in Washington, DC hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct in the media industry. This portion of the event included remarks by Politico Editor Carrie Budoff Brown, Vox Editor in Chief Lauren Williams, NPR Operations President Loren Mayor, New York Times Assistant Managing Editor Carolyn Ryan and several other media organization leaders.
09:18 AM AKST Approx. 10 hr. 42 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 05:01 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 44 min. EPA Administrator Confirmation Hearing Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate ... Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Mr. Wheeler was asked about his views on climate change, auto emissions standards, the Clean Power Plan and various EPA rule proposals. He also discussed the impact of the government shutdown on EPA operations. Mr. Wheeler has served as the agency's acting administrator since July 2018. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) chaired this hearing and Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) served as the ranking member. 01:01 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 26 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.
07:45 PM AKST Approx. 8 min. Sen. Schumer Press Conference on Attorney General Nominee Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) held a press conference to discuss his meeting with ... Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) held a press conference to discuss his meeting with William Barr, President Trump's pick to be attorney general. He told reporters that Mr. Barr could not provide him "strong and clear commitments" about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. In addition, Sen. Schumer said it is a good idea to delay the State of the Union address until the federal government reopens. 02:27 AM AKST Approx. 45 min. Pentagon Comptroller on Financial Oversight The Pentagon's chief financial officer, David Norquist, outlined for reporters and defense experts ... The Pentagon's chief financial officer, David Norquist, outlined for reporters and defense experts the results of the agency's first-ever department-wide audit. The 2018 review was conducted by 1,200 auditors who visited 900 sites across the military branches and cost $1 billion. Mr. Norquist said the Pentagon would continue to audit the agency annually. Congress passed a law in 1990 requiring the audit. Dov Zakheim, a former comptroller who moderated the event, noted it took until 2018 to conclude the review. According to news reports, the Pentagon has $2.7 trillion in assets. Mr. Norquist said the agency is double the worth of Apple, Walmart and the state of California combined.
07:53 PM AKST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. McConnell on Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Speaker Nancy Pelosi is willing to spend only $1 on a ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Speaker Nancy Pelosi is willing to spend only $1 on a border wall, showing that she doesn't take border security seriously. 03:12 AM AKST Approx. 47 min. Federal Reserve Chair Powell at Economic Club Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he believes if there's an extended government shutdown ... Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he believes if there's an extended government shutdown the impact would show up in the economic data quickly. His comments came during a discussion with the Economic Club of Washington, DC. Other topics discussed included the economic outlook and recession risks.
08:01 PM AKST Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Schumer on Government Shutdown and Russia Sanctions Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's earlier floor ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's earlier floor speech, calling his arguments "old and stale" and said McConnell can re-open the government. Schumer then spoke about the vote on Russia sanctions coming up later today, saying the resolution to maintain sanctions on three Russian companies is needed because President Trump doesn't have the strength to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. 03:59 AM AKST Approx. 9 min. Sen. Schumer Press Conference on Attorney General Nominee Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) held a press conference to discuss his meeting with ... Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) held a press conference to discuss his meeting with William Barr, President Trump's pick to be attorney general. He told reporters that Mr. Barr could not provide him "strong and clear commitments" about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. In addition, Sen. Schumer said it is a good idea to delay the State of the Union address until the federal government reopens.
08:15 PM AKST Approx. 5 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Thune on Government Shutdown Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) said Democrats "refuse to seriously engage with the president" ... Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) said Democrats "refuse to seriously engage with the president" and that "their actions contradict their words" because they "absolutely refuse to consider any concession." 04:08 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Event Marking 100 Days Since the Death of Jamal Khashoggi Members of Congress from both parties, writers and journalists participated in an event marking ... Members of Congress from both parties, writers and journalists participated in an event marking 100 days since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. They shared stories and memories about Mr. Khashoggi, and advocated for the safety of journalists and press freedom around the globe.
08:20 PM AKST Approx. 13 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Leahy on Government Shutdown Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) said President Trump has failed to convince Mexico, Democrats and ... Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) said President Trump has failed to convince Mexico, Democrats and Republicans to pay for a border wall, so he "turns to the one negotiating tactic he seems to have mastered, bullying." 05:14 AM AKST Approx. 28 min. LIVE Former White House Counsel Don McGahn on Health Care Deregulation Former Trump Administration White House Counsel Don McGahn speaks about deregulation at an ... Former Trump Administration White House Counsel Don McGahn speaks about deregulation at an American Bankruptcy Institute event focused on health care.
08:33 PM AKST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Isakson on Government Shutdown Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) proposed on the floor that Congress draft legislation to establish ... Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) proposed on the floor that Congress draft legislation to establish fees at ports and airports, with the money going to border security. He said it would raise $2.5 billion a year. He doesn't have legislation ready but he wants to work with others to develop it. 05:42 AM AKST Approx. 30 min. Illinois Inaugural Address J.B. Pritzker (D) delivered his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 43rd governor of ... J.B. Pritzker (D) delivered his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 43rd governor of Illinois. He vowed to work with the state assembly to pass a balanced budget in 2019, and said that he was ready to embrace the hard choices of policy-making. Governor Pritzker expressed hope that the people and legislators of Illinois were willing to be kind to each other in order to find the courage to work together for positive change.
08:41 PM AKST Approx. 22 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Grassley on Government Shutdown 06:12 AM AKST Approx. 45 min. Wyoming State of the State Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) delivered his State of the State address in Cheyenne. The former ... Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) delivered his State of the State address in Cheyenne. The former state treasurer spoke about encouraging efficiency in his administration, specifically in terms of budget management. He also talked about helping Wyoming's coal industry, improving education and job training programs, and protecting the state's wildlife populations.
09:03 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 43 min. EPA Administrator Confirmation Hearing Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate ... Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Mr. Wheeler was asked about his views on climate change, auto emissions standards, the Clean Power Plan and various EPA rule proposals. He also discussed the impact of the government shutdown on EPA operations. Mr. Wheeler has served as the agency's acting administrator since July 2018. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) chaired this hearing and Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) served as the ranking member. 06:57 AM AKST Approx. 9 hr. 3 min. Key Capitol Hill Hearings Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the ... Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
11:46 PM AKST Approx. 8 min. U.S. Senate Sen. McConnell on Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Speaker Nancy Pelosi is willing to spend only $1 on a ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Speaker Nancy Pelosi is willing to spend only $1 on a border wall, showing that she doesn't take border security seriously. 04:00 PM AKST Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
11:54 PM AKST Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Schumer on Government Shutdown and Russia Sanctions Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's earlier floor ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's earlier floor speech, calling his arguments "old and stale" and said McConnell can re-open the government. Schumer then spoke about the vote on Russia sanctions coming up later today, saying the resolution to maintain sanctions on three Russian companies is needed because President Trump doesn't have the strength to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
12:08 AM AKST Approx. 4 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Thune on Government Shutdown Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) said Democrats "refuse to seriously engage with the president" ... Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) said Democrats "refuse to seriously engage with the president" and that "their actions contradict their words" because they "absolutely refuse to consider any concession."
12:12 AM AKST Approx. 14 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Leahy on Government Shutdown Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) said President Trump has failed to convince Mexico, Democrats and ... Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) said President Trump has failed to convince Mexico, Democrats and Republicans to pay for a border wall, so he "turns to the one negotiating tactic he seems to have mastered, bullying."
12:26 AM AKST Approx. 52 min. U.S. Senate Democratic Senators on Government Shutdown A group of senators then spoke about the effect of the shutdown on their states. Those senators ... A group of senators then spoke about the effect of the shutdown on their states. Those senators were: Patty Murray (D-Washington), Kamala Harris (D-California), Ben Cardin (D-Maryland), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Tom Udall (D-New Mexico, Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan), Jon Tester (D-Montana), Tim Kaine (D-Virginia), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii).
01:18 AM AKST Approx. 7 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Isakson on Government Shutdown Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) proposed on the floor that Congress draft legislation to establish ... Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) proposed on the floor that Congress draft legislation to establish fees at ports and airports, with the money going to border security. He said it would raise $2.5 billion a year. He doesn't have legislation ready but he wants to work with others to develop it.
01:25 AM AKST Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Barrasso & Warren on Government Shutdown Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) talked about the NIH building a wall around its facility in ... Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) talked about the NIH building a wall around its facility in Bethesda, Maryland, after 9/11. He said because Democrats oppose a wall along the southern border, they are prolonging the shutdown. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) blamed President Trump and Majority Leader McConnell for the shutdown and then talked about the effect of the shutdown in Massachusetts.
01:37 AM AKST Approx. 13 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Durbin on Government Shutdown Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) says the government shutdown is a "kick in the gut," to air traffic ... Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) says the government shutdown is a "kick in the gut," to air traffic controllers. He also spoke about how the shutdown is impacting veterans working for the federal government.
01:50 AM AKST Approx. 29 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Merkley on Government Shutdown Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) spoke on the Senate floor about the impact of the government shutdown ... Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) spoke on the Senate floor about the impact of the government shutdown on agriculture, forestry, the environment and federal workers.
02:19 AM AKST Approx. 5 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Patty Murray on Government Shutdown Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) talked about how the government shutdown is impacting families, food ... Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) talked about how the government shutdown is impacting families, food inspection and the coast guard. She says "we can vote right now to open the government."
02:24 AM AKST Approx. 15 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Wyden on Government Shutdown Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) spoke on the Senate floor telling a story of a woman with a brain tumor ... Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) spoke on the Senate floor telling a story of a woman with a brain tumor who works for the federal government and health insurance lapse. Senator Wyden says the woman has not been able to get in touch with her employer to regain her health insurance, due to the government shutdown. Senator Wyden says if the woman cannot regain her health insurance she will not be able to get health care to get help with her brain tumor.
02:39 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 24 min. New York State of the State New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) delivered his 2019 state of the state address from the state ... New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) delivered his 2019 state of the state address from the state capital of Albany. During his remarks, he recounted recent milestones for the state, including the recent completion of a replacement for the aged Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson River, and talked about his legislative priorities for the coming year. Among those were the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, an increase in the age to buy and use tobacco from 18 to 21, and the codification in state law of pro-consumer provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
04:03 AM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 42 min. EPA Administrator Confirmation Hearing Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate ... Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Mr. Wheeler was asked about his views on climate change, auto emissions standards, the Clean Power Plan and various EPA rule proposals. He also discussed the impact of the government shutdown on EPA operations. Mr. Wheeler has served as the agency's acting administrator since July 2018. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) chaired this hearing and Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) served as the ranking member.
06:45 AM AKST Approx. 16 min. LIVE House Speaker Pelosi News Conference House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly press conference. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly press conference.
07:01 AM AKST Approx. 12 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.