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12:00 AM EST Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM 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. 21 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
07:00 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 59 min. LIVE Washington Journal 11/18/2020 06:59 AM EST Approx. 45 min. LIVE Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions With the U.K. in lockdown due to the surge in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister fields ... With the U.K. in lockdown due to the surge in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister fields questions virtually from members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the pandemic and other domestic and foreign related questions. 06:21 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Former Senator Sam Nunn D-Georgia - the Cold War at 75 The Georgia Historical Society's senior historian Stan Deaton interviewed former U.S. Senator Sam ... The Georgia Historical Society's senior historian Stan Deaton interviewed former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn about the Cold War 75 years after it began. Senator Nunn served from 1972 to 1997 as a Democrat from Georgia, and as Senate Armed Services Committee chair from 1987 to 1995. In 2001, he co-founded the Nuclear Threat Initiative. Senator Nunn reflected on his experience during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the leadership of presidents from Harry Truman to George H.W. Bush, foreign leaders who influenced events during the Cold War years, as well as the continuing threat of nuclear war.
09:59 AM EST Approx. 47 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House The House will work on a number of human rights bills, including a resolution condemning the ... The House will work on a number of human rights bills, including a resolution condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. 07:44 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Senate Rules Committee Holds Hearing on Proposed New Smithsonian Museums The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing on two new Smithsonian museums proposals: the American ... The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing on two new Smithsonian museums proposals: the American Women's History Museum and the National Museum of the American Latino. Senators from both parties spoke in favor of the proposals, highlighting the need for the experiences of American women and Latinos to be included in its own museum. Among the witnesses testifying was Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch, who led the effort and was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Actress and activist Eva Longoria also testified remotely, calling on Congress to "correct the record" on the Latino contribution in the United States and provide a more inclusive appreciation of their experience through the Smithsonian museums. 07:24 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Lectures in History Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger & U.S. Foreign Policy Emory University professor Patrick Allitt taught a class about President Richard Nixon, his ... Emory University professor Patrick Allitt taught a class about President Richard Nixon, his National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger and some of their key foreign policy initiatives. Professor Allitt focused on Nixon and Kissinger's attempts to thaw relations with the Soviet Union, which resulted in the first arms control treaty between the two countries. He also talked about their diplomatic overtures towards China, including Nixon's visit in 1972, which re-established official communications with the communist nation for the first time in 25 years. Later in the class, Professor Allitt and his students discused Kissinger's 1979 memoir recounting his activities during Nixon's first term. Emory University provided this video.
10:46 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. LIVE House Hearing on Passenger Rail Funding & Infrastructure A House Transportation subcommittee holds a virtual hearing on the safety of the nation's ... A House Transportation subcommittee holds a virtual hearing on the safety of the nation's passenger rail infrastructure. 09:16 AM EST Approx. 43 min. Bill Gates & Pfizer CEO Discuss COVID-19 Vaccines Bill Gates, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and Vaccine Confidence Project Director Heidi Larson joined ... Bill Gates, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and Vaccine Confidence Project Director Heidi Larson joined the New York Times for a virtual panel discussion on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination efforts. The panelists talked about the encouraging results from the vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna, how they would be distributed and how likely the public would be to take them. 08:30 AM EST Approx. 58 min. Henry Kissinger & American Power, A Political Biography Vanderbilt University history professor Thomas Schwartz talked about his book, "Henry Kissinger ... Vanderbilt University history professor Thomas Schwartz talked about his book, "Henry Kissinger and American Power: A Political Biography." After his talk, Professor Schwartz took questions from a panel of three foreign policy scholars. The Wilson Center and National History Center hosted this online event and provided the video.
12:00 PM EST Approx. 4 hr. 3 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House The House will work on a number of human rights bills, including a resolution condemning the ... The House will work on a number of human rights bills, including a resolution condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. 09:59 AM EST Approx. 8 hr. 36 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate continues work on executive and judicial nominations. The Senate continues work on executive and judicial nominations. 09:28 AM EST Approx. 33 min. Axios Discussion on Health Care Axios hosted a discussion on health care and expanded insurance access as more positive ... Axios hosted a discussion on health care and expanded insurance access as more positive coronavirus cases spread through the country. Speakers included Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) who talked about advances in telehealth and mental health services.
04:03 PM EST Approx. 23 min. Speaker Pelosi Discusses Leadership Election Results Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and the House Democratic leadership team held a news conference at the ... Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and the House Democratic leadership team held a news conference at the Capitol on the results of the Democratic caucus' leadership elections. Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) and Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) were reelected by their colleagues and Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) was elected as the new assistant speaker. Speaker Pelosi seemed to suggest this would be her last term as speaker, but did not say so definitively. When asked about a term-limit pledge she made during her last speakership bid two years ago, Speaker Pelosi said "whether it passes or not, I will abide by those limits." The speaker added, "I don't want to undermine any leverage I may have, but I made the statement." 06:35 PM EST Approx. 41 min. Washington Journal Marcus Plescia Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer for the Association of State and Territorial Health ... Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, discussed state-level efforts to combat Covid-19 and plans to distribute an eventual vaccine. 10:01 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. LIVE Federal Election Commission FEC Nominees Testify Before Senate Rules Committee The Senate Rules and Administration Committee holds a confirmation hearing for three nominees to ... The Senate Rules and Administration Committee holds a confirmation hearing for three nominees to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
04:26 PM EST Approx. 34 min. Washington Journal John Lawrence John Lawrence, former Chief of Staff to Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), discussed the House Democrats' ... John Lawrence, former Chief of Staff to Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), discussed the House Democrats' agenda and this week's leadership elections. 07:16 PM EST Approx. 44 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions ... British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions from members in the House of Commons primarily on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The prime minister, who was self-isolating at home after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, answered questions on U.K.'s current lockdown, Scottish independence, and concerns that even with contact tracing measures, many low-income families cannot afford to self-isolate. 11:26 AM EST Approx. 35 min. Jeremy Levin Biotechnology Innovation Organization Chairman Jeremy Levin Discussed how the biotech industry is ... Biotechnology Innovation Organization Chairman Jeremy Levin Discussed how the biotech industry is helping in the fight against coronavirus.
05:00 PM EST Approx. 2 hr. 6 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House The House will work on a number of human rights bills, including a resolution condemning the ... The House will work on a number of human rights bills, including a resolution condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. 08:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 24 min. Federal Election Commission FEC Nominees Testify Before Senate Rules Committee The Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a confirmation hearing for three nominees to ... The Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a confirmation hearing for three nominees to the Federal Election Commission (FEC): Shana Broussard, Sean Cooksey and Allen Dickerson. The senators asked the nominees how they viewed the role of the FEC and what their approach to the job would be. None of the nominees said they had any reason to doubt the legitimacy of the 2020 election. If confirmed, the FEC would once again have a quorum with which to conduct business. 12:01 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. LIVE Dr. Anthony Fauci Provides Update on Coronavirus Pandemic Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, ... Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, provides the latest update on the coronavirus pandemic during a University of Virginia School of Medicine virtual event.
07:06 PM EST Approx. 26 min. Speaker Pelosi Discusses Leadership Election Results Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and the House Democratic leadership team held a news conference at the ... Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and the House Democratic leadership team held a news conference at the Capitol on the results of the Democratic caucus' leadership elections. Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) and Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) were reelected by their colleagues and Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) was elected as the new assistant speaker. Speaker Pelosi seemed to suggest this would be her last term as speaker, but did not say so definitively. When asked about a term-limit pledge she made during her last speakership bid two years ago, Speaker Pelosi said "whether it passes or not, I will abide by those limits." The speaker added, "I don't want to undermine any leverage I may have, but I made the statement." 09:24 PM EST Approx. 2 hr. 4 min. Hearing on Veterans' Health After Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the health ... The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the health concerns surrounding veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals while deployed at Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base between 2001-2005. Members pushed back against the witnesses lack of willingness to grant coverage to K2 veterans and fully acknowledge the connection between illnesses and exposure on the base. Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) spoke about his service on the base and voiced his concern over Veteran Affairs' response. 01:02 PM EST Approx. 41 min. LIVE HHS Secretary Azar & Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccines Officials from the Defense Department and Health and Human Services provide an update on COVID-19 ... Officials from the Defense Department and Health and Human Services provide an update on COVID-19 vaccines.
07:32 PM EST Approx. 56 min. HHS Secretary Azar & Officals Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccines Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine development ... Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine development and the distribution process. He was joined by "Operation Warp Speed" officials, who outlined the process for distribution to the country and the requirements needed to store and safely distribute the vaccines. Following their remarks, they took questions from reporters who dialed in by phone. 11:28 PM EST Approx. 28 min. Senate Hearing on Manufacturing Industry Response to Coronavirus Pandemic A Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the ... A Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The subcommittee chair and ranking member gave their opening statements before calling a recess for votes. This is part one of three. 01:43 PM EST Approx. 53 min. Bill Gates & Pfizer CEO Discuss COVID-19 Vaccines Bill Gates, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and Vaccine Confidence Project Director Heidi Larson joined ... Bill Gates, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and Vaccine Confidence Project Director Heidi Larson joined the New York Times for a virtual panel discussion on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination efforts. The panelists talked about the encouraging results from the vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna, how they would be distributed and how likely the public would be to take them.
08:28 PM EST Approx. 31 min. Washington Post Interviews John Bolton John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, discussed a host of topics with ... John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, discussed a host of topics with the Washington Post Live. Mr. Bolton criticized the president on a number of fronts including reports that he was going to strike Iran for its nuclear program, the firing of Chris Krebs and Mark Esper and plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. 11:56 PM EST Approx. 49 min. Senate Hearing on Manufacturing Industry Response to Coronavirus Pandemic A Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the ... A Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members questioned witnesses on how their businesses fair competing with China and manufacturing personal protective equipment. This is part two of three. 02:36 PM EST Approx. 36 min. Brendan Buck Brendan Buck, who served under House Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, will discussed the state ... Brendan Buck, who served under House Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, will discussed the state of the Republican Party post the 2020 elections.
08:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Dr. Anthony Fauci Provides Update on Coronavirus Pandemic Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, ... Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, provided the latest update on the coronavirus pandemic during a University of Virginia School of Medicine virtual event. He addressed the recent surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S. and Europe as well as the COVID-19 vaccines announced by Pfizer and Moderna. Dr. Fauci was introduced by University of Virginia Medical School Dean Dr. David Wilkes. 12:45 AM EST Approx. 41 min. Senate Hearing on Manufacturing Industry Response to Coronavirus Pandemic A Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the ... A Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members questioned witnesses on how their businesses compete with China in manufacturing personal protective equipment. This is part three of three. 03:12 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. LIVE Senate Hearing on Pandemic & Federal Teleworking A Senate subcommittee examines federal agencies' response to and transition to telework during the ... A Senate subcommittee examines federal agencies' response to and transition to telework during the pandemic.
10:01 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. President-elect Biden Meets with Frontline Workers President-elect Joe Biden met virtually with frontline workers to discuss their experiences during ... President-elect Joe Biden met virtually with frontline workers to discuss their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. The president-elect listened to the workers' stories and asked how his administration can help them once he is in office. President-elect Biden also acknowledged the lack of a formal transition has the potential to put them behind once he is sworn in. 01:26 AM EST Approx. 33 min. Washington Post Discussion with Rep. Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Congressional Progressive Caucus whip, participated in a virtual ... Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Congressional Progressive Caucus whip, participated in a virtual discussion hosted by the Washington Post about the results of the 2020 election and progressive priorities for the 117th Congress. Rep. Omar talked about the impact of President Trump's attacks on her and other minority women throughout his presidency and expressed hope for the incoming Biden administration. She also talked about differences between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic party, criticizing the campaign strategies of moderate candidates Conner Lamb, (D-PA) Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Alyssa Slotkin (D-MI). 04:50 PM EST Approx. 59 min. President-elect Biden Meets with Frontline Workers President-elect Joe Biden met virtually with frontline workers to discuss their experiences during ... President-elect Joe Biden met virtually with frontline workers to discuss their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. The president-elect listened to the workers' stories and asked how his administration can help them once he is in office. President-elect Biden also acknowledged the lack of a formal transition has the potential to put them behind once he is sworn in.
11:01 PM EST Approx. 55 min. HHS Secretary Azar & Officals Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccines Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine development ... Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine development and the distribution process. He was joined by "Operation Warp Speed" officials, who outlined the process for distribution to the country and the requirements needed to store and safely distribute the vaccines. Following their remarks, they took questions from reporters who dialed in by phone. 01:59 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. Federal Election Commission FEC Nominees Testify Before Senate Rules Committee The Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a confirmation hearing for three nominees to ... The Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a confirmation hearing for three nominees to the Federal Election Commission (FEC): Shana Broussard, Sean Cooksey and Allen Dickerson. The senators asked the nominees how they viewed the role of the FEC and what their approach to the job would be. None of the nominees said they had any reason to doubt the legitimacy of the 2020 election. If confirmed, the FEC would once again have a quorum with which to conduct business. 05:49 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. SEC Chair Clayton Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton virtually testified at an ... U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton virtually testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Banking Committee. The day before the hearing, the SEC chair announced he would step down from the post at the end of the year. The outgoing chair reflected on his tenure and answered lawmakers' questions on a range of issues regarding capital markets, regulations and consumer protection.
11:56 PM EST Approx. 32 min. Washington Post Interviews John Bolton John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, discussed a host of topics with ... John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, discussed a host of topics with the Washington Post Live. Mr. Bolton criticized the president on a number of fronts including reports that he was going to strike Iran for its nuclear program, the firing of Chris Krebs and Mark Esper and plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. 03:26 AM EST Approx. 2 hr. 2 min. Hearing on Veterans' Health After Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the health ... The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the health concerns surrounding veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals while deployed at Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base between 2001-2005. Members pushed back against the witnesses lack of willingness to grant coverage to K2 veterans and fully acknowledge the connection between illnesses and exposure on the base. Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) spoke about his service on the base and voiced his concern over Veteran Affairs' response. 07:29 PM EST Approx. 33 min. LaTosha Brown Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown discussed the role black voters- particularlykblack ... Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown discussed the role black voters- particularlykblack women - played in Campaign 2020.
12:28 AM EST Approx. 52 min. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Holds News Conference on School Closures New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) held a news conference on the decision to close the city's ... New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) held a news conference on the decision to close the city's schools for in-person learning in the wake of a surge in coronavirus cases. The mayor said the decision was based on the city's positivity rate hitting a three percent threshold, but that they hoped to get students back in the classroom as soon as possible. "Today is a tough day, but this is a temporary situation," he said. "Our schools will be back and our school year will get better and better as we go along. And this disease will be beaten in the course of this school year." The mayor said schools would remain closed at least through the Thanksgiving holiday and that the city was working to get electronic devices to students in the interim to complete their schoolwork. Mayor de Blasio was joined by the chancellor of New York City schools as well as a pair of medical advisers. 05:28 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Heritage Discussion on U.S. Military Strength Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services, talked about U.S. military ... Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services, talked about U.S. military strength in a discussion with the Heritage Foundation. Rep. Thornberry and Heritage Foundation's Dakota Wood assessed the status of the U.S. military and areas that need improvement. 08:02 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. The Capture of Nazi War Criminal Adolf Eichmann Author Neal Bascomb discussed his book, "Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy ... Author Neal Bascomb discussed his book, "Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World's Most Notorious Nazi." Mr. Bascomb described how a tip from a Holocaust survivor and his daughter in Argentina led to the capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann by Israeli Mossad agents, who then smuggled their captive to Israel to stand trial. The National World War II Museum hosted this program and provided the video.
01:20 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Maryland Gov. Hogan Discussion on Direction of Republican Party Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) joined the Ronald Reagan Institute for a discussion on the direction ... Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) joined the Ronald Reagan Institute for a discussion on the direction of the Republican Party. The Republican governor who was serving his second term in a heavily Democratic state talked about how the Republican Party can reach out to the moderate electorate that he believes makes up the majority of the country. "We cannot afford to continue to perpetuate toxic politics," he said while making the case for Republicans to start pushing pragmatic, big-tent politics to appeal to more voters. 06:40 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Miller Center Discussion on Presidential Transitions Former homeland security and presidential transition experts discussed the peaceful transition of ... Former homeland security and presidential transition experts discussed the peaceful transition of power in a virtual conversation hosted by the University of Virginia's Miller Center. Former Homeland Security Secretaries Michael Chertoff (2005-09) and Janet Napolitano (2009-13) warned about the dangers of delaying a presidential transition. Secretary Chertoff pointed to the multiple crises facing the country including the coronavirus pandemic and asked, "Are you going to play Russian Roulette with the lives and safety of the American people?" The discussion included other topics related to the presidential transition including previous examples of transitions after close elections, the work done to prepare for a peaceful transition, and ways the Biden Administration can prepare to take office in January 2021. 09:04 PM EST Approx. 40 min. History Bookshelf Chris Dodd, "Letters From Nuremberg" Senator Chris Dodd talked about his book, Letters from Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest ... Senator Chris Dodd talked about his book, Letters from Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest for Justice, published by Crown. In the book he chronicles the Nuremberg trials of Nazi leaders after WWII through his father's letters to his mother. Thomas J. Dodd was a prosecuter on the Nuremberg trials and wrote to his wife about the trial and the many people involved from a personal perspective. This is Senator Dodd's first book, written with Larry Bloom. Thomas Justin Dodd opened the program by reading excerpts from the letters. Yoni Battat provided a short musical interlude on the violin. Then Whitney Harris, one of only three surviving prosecutors of the Nuremburg Trials, made remarks. The event, co-sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers of Madison, Connecticut, was held in the Alumni Hall of Quinnipiac University. The letters are a portion of restricted materials in the Thomas J. Dodd Papers held in the university archives.
02:25 AM EST Approx. 25 min. Speaker Pelosi Discusses Leadership Election Results Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and the House Democratic leadership team held a news conference at the ... Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and the House Democratic leadership team held a news conference at the Capitol on the results of the Democratic caucus' leadership elections. Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) and Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) were reelected by their colleagues and Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) was elected as the new assistant speaker. Speaker Pelosi seemed to suggest this would be her last term as speaker, but did not say so definitively. When asked about a term-limit pledge she made during her last speakership bid two years ago, Speaker Pelosi said "whether it passes or not, I will abide by those limits." The speaker added, "I don't want to undermine any leverage I may have, but I made the statement." 07:42 AM EST Approx. 16 hr. 18 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 09:44 PM EST Approx. 37 min. American Artifacts "Americans and the Holocaust" Exhibit - Part 1 Curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which ... Curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which uses films, artifacts, and documents to explore how the U.S. public and government officials reacted to Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews between 1930 and 1939. The exhibit explains how restrictive quotas limited the number of refugees to the United States during this period, and uses Gallup poll results from the time to show public opinion of immigrants, war, and the economy. A second program focuses on 1939 to 1945.
02:50 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. President-elect Biden Meets with Frontline Workers President-elect Joe Biden met virtually with frontline workers to discuss their experiences during ... President-elect Joe Biden met virtually with frontline workers to discuss their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. The president-elect listened to the workers' stories and asked how his administration can help them once he is in office. President-elect Biden also acknowledged the lack of a formal transition has the potential to put them behind once he is sworn in. 10:21 PM EST Approx. 46 min. American Artifacts "Americans and the Holocaust" Exhibit - Part 2 In the second of a two-part program, curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States ... In the second of a two-part program, curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which uses films, artifacts, and documents to explore how the U.S. public and government officials reacted to Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews during World War II. The exhibit looks at the "America First" movement to stay out of the war, and sets out to examine two questions: what did Americans know about the Holocaust as it was happening, and what could have been done to save European Jews? The first program focused on the 1930 to 1939 time period and the rise of Nazi Germany, the second - from 1939 to 1945.
03:50 AM EST Approx. 44 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions ... British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions from members in the House of Commons primarily on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The prime minister, who was self-isolating at home after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, answered questions on U.K.'s current lockdown, Scottish independence, and concerns that even with contact tracing measures, many low-income families cannot afford to self-isolate. 11:07 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Reel America "Nuremberg"- 1948 This 1948 U.S. Army documentary of the Nuremberg trials was first screened in Germany in November, ... This 1948 U.S. Army documentary of the Nuremberg trials was first screened in Germany in November, 1948 and was not released in the U.S. until a restored version was completed by a team in 2016. Using Nazi and allied films, documents, and testimony, "Nuremberg" chronicles the rise of Nazi Germany, its annexation of neighboring countries, military invasions, war crimes, and death camps. This version has English language narration recorded over the trial sound, and contains many scenes of war and death that some viewers may find disturbing.
04:34 AM EST Approx. 54 min. HHS Secretary Azar & Officals Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccines Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine development ... Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine development and the distribution process. He was joined by "Operation Warp Speed" officials, who outlined the process for distribution to the country and the requirements needed to store and safely distribute the vaccines. Following their remarks, they took questions from reporters who dialed in by phone. 12:23 AM EST Approx. 59 min. Nazi Persecution & Murder of the Disabled During World War II, a secret Nazi "euthanasia" program code-named T4 systematically murdered an ... During World War II, a secret Nazi "euthanasia" program code-named T4 systematically murdered an estimated 250,000 people with mental and physical disabilities. Most were native-born Germans and many were children. Patricia Heberer Rice of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum detailed the atrocities and perpetrators of T4. She focused on an institute in Hadamar, Germany, one of several facilities used for the mass murder of individuals the Nazis viewed as undesirable. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted this online discussion and provided the video.
05:28 AM EST Approx. 33 min. Washington Post Interviews John Bolton John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, discussed a host of topics with ... John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, discussed a host of topics with the Washington Post Live. Mr. Bolton criticized the president on a number of fronts including reports that he was going to strike Iran for its nuclear program, the firing of Chris Krebs and Mark Esper and plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. 01:22 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. The Capture of Nazi War Criminal Adolf Eichmann Author Neal Bascomb discussed his book, "Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy ... Author Neal Bascomb discussed his book, "Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World's Most Notorious Nazi." Mr. Bascomb described how a tip from a Holocaust survivor and his daughter in Argentina led to the capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann by Israeli Mossad agents, who then smuggled their captive to Israel to stand trial. The National World War II Museum hosted this program and provided the video.
06:01 AM EST Approx. 58 min. President-elect Biden Meets with Frontline Workers President-elect Joe Biden met virtually with frontline workers to discuss their experiences during ... President-elect Joe Biden met virtually with frontline workers to discuss their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. The president-elect listened to the workers' stories and asked how his administration can help them once he is in office. President-elect Biden also acknowledged the lack of a formal transition has the potential to put them behind once he is sworn in. 02:23 AM EST Approx. 41 min. History Bookshelf Chris Dodd, "Letters From Nuremberg" Senator Chris Dodd talked about his book, Letters from Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest ... Senator Chris Dodd talked about his book, Letters from Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest for Justice, published by Crown. In the book he chronicles the Nuremberg trials of Nazi leaders after WWII through his father's letters to his mother. Thomas J. Dodd was a prosecuter on the Nuremberg trials and wrote to his wife about the trial and the many people involved from a personal perspective. This is Senator Dodd's first book, written with Larry Bloom. Thomas Justin Dodd opened the program by reading excerpts from the letters. Yoni Battat provided a short musical interlude on the violin. Then Whitney Harris, one of only three surviving prosecutors of the Nuremburg Trials, made remarks. The event, co-sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers of Madison, Connecticut, was held in the Alumni Hall of Quinnipiac University. The letters are a portion of restricted materials in the Thomas J. Dodd Papers held in the university archives.
06:59 AM EST Approx. 17 hr. 1 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 03:04 AM EST Approx. 37 min. American Artifacts "Americans and the Holocaust" Exhibit - Part 1 Curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which ... Curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which uses films, artifacts, and documents to explore how the U.S. public and government officials reacted to Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews between 1930 and 1939. The exhibit explains how restrictive quotas limited the number of refugees to the United States during this period, and uses Gallup poll results from the time to show public opinion of immigrants, war, and the economy. A second program focuses on 1939 to 1945.
03:41 AM EST Approx. 47 min. American Artifacts "Americans and the Holocaust" Exhibit - Part 2 In the second of a two-part program, curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States ... In the second of a two-part program, curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which uses films, artifacts, and documents to explore how the U.S. public and government officials reacted to Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews during World War II. The exhibit looks at the "America First" movement to stay out of the war, and sets out to examine two questions: what did Americans know about the Holocaust as it was happening, and what could have been done to save European Jews? The first program focused on the 1930 to 1939 time period and the rise of Nazi Germany, the second - from 1939 to 1945.
04:28 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Reel America "Nuremberg"- 1948 This 1948 U.S. Army documentary of the Nuremberg trials was first screened in Germany in November, ... This 1948 U.S. Army documentary of the Nuremberg trials was first screened in Germany in November, 1948 and was not released in the U.S. until a restored version was completed by a team in 2016. Using Nazi and allied films, documents, and testimony, "Nuremberg" chronicles the rise of Nazi Germany, its annexation of neighboring countries, military invasions, war crimes, and death camps. This version has English language narration recorded over the trial sound, and contains many scenes of war and death that some viewers may find disturbing.
05:43 AM EST Approx. 58 min. Nazi Persecution & Murder of the Disabled During World War II, a secret Nazi "euthanasia" program code-named T4 systematically murdered an ... During World War II, a secret Nazi "euthanasia" program code-named T4 systematically murdered an estimated 250,000 people with mental and physical disabilities. Most were native-born Germans and many were children. Patricia Heberer Rice of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum detailed the atrocities and perpetrators of T4. She focused on an institute in Hadamar, Germany, one of several facilities used for the mass murder of individuals the Nazis viewed as undesirable. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans hosted this online discussion and provided the video.
06:41 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. The Capture of Nazi War Criminal Adolf Eichmann Author Neal Bascomb discussed his book, "Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy ... Author Neal Bascomb discussed his book, "Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World's Most Notorious Nazi." Mr. Bascomb described how a tip from a Holocaust survivor and his daughter in Argentina led to the capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann by Israeli Mossad agents, who then smuggled their captive to Israel to stand trial. The National World War II Museum hosted this program and provided the video.
07:42 AM EST Approx. 16 hr. 18 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.