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08:00 PM AKDT 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 AKDT Approx. 6 hr. 40 min. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 08:00 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
02:59 AM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. 4 min. LIVE Washington Journal 05/16/2022 02:40 AM AKDT Approx. 50 min. Evan Hughes, "The Hard Sell" Journalist Evan Hughes looked at how the pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics developed, ... Journalist Evan Hughes looked at how the pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics developed, marketed and profited from selling fentanyl, the most potent opioid, and the subsequent criminal case brought against the drugmaker. Powerhouse Arena in New York City hosted this program. 10:00 PM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. 55 min. The Presidency Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies. Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
06:03 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Abortion Rights Advocates Hold Rally Abortion rights activists and supporters rally in Washington, DC following a leaked Supreme Court ... Abortion rights activists and supporters rally in Washington, DC following a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that indicates a majority of the justices would overturn Roe v. Wade. Among the speakers were Planned Parenthood Action Fund Executive Director Kelley Robinson, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Women's March Executive Director Rachel O'Leary Carmona, and EMILY'S List President Laphonza Butler. 03:30 AM AKDT Approx. 30 min. About Books Regnery Publishing's President & Publisher Thomas Spence Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured ... Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV. In this episode we talked to Thomas Spence, president and publisher of Regnery Publishing. 01:55 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. Megan Kate Nelson, "Saving Yellowstone" Megan Kate Nelson looked at the federal debate and passage of the 1872 Yellowstone Act, which ... Megan Kate Nelson looked at the federal debate and passage of the 1872 Yellowstone Act, which established the world's first national park. This was a virtual program hosted by Smithsonian Associates in Washington, DC.
07:49 AM AKDT Approx. 10 min. Washington Journal Open Phones Viewer calls. Viewer calls. 04:00 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 50 min. Dr. Anthony Fauci & Others Testify on 2023 NIH Budget Lawrence Tabak, acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), testified on President ... Lawrence Tabak, acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), testified on President Biden's 2023 budget request. Within the agency there are more than 25 institutes and centers. A few leaders from these institutes and centers joined the acting director to discuss their programs and operations. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was among those testifying. On the COVID-19 pandemic, he said currently it is not the time to remove the public health emergency status. In addition to COVID-19, other topics included funding for Alzheimer's disease research, cancer treatments, combating drug addiction and overdose deaths, maternal and infant care, mental health care and studying the effects of marijuana usage in states where it's now legal. 03:30 AM AKDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "Valley of the Tennessee" - 1944 This 1944 film was made by the U.S. Office of War Information's Overseas Motion Picture Bureau. It ... This 1944 film was made by the U.S. Office of War Information's Overseas Motion Picture Bureau. It details the history of the Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, which was founded in 1933 to address issues in energy, the environment, and economic development in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi. During World War II, as Allied forces liberated cities and towns in Western Europe, they were quickly followed by crews with projectors and propaganda films such as "Valley of the Tennessee" to be shown for free in local theaters. The Bureau created 26 short documentaries designed to introduce America to liberated and conquered nations.
07:59 AM AKDT Approx. 14 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules on veterans' benefits. The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules on veterans' benefits. 06:50 AM AKDT Approx. 59 min. Marine Corps & Pentagon Officials on President's 2023 Budget Marine Corps and Pentagon officials stressed U.S. weapons given to Ukraine to fight Russia must be ... Marine Corps and Pentagon officials stressed U.S. weapons given to Ukraine to fight Russia must be quickly resupplied with new ones. Their comments came as they testified on the president's 2023 budget request for modernizing programs before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. Other topics included testing of new weapons and status of modernizing certain weapons. 04:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. Health Care Advocates Testify on Medical Debt Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, ... Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. They spoke about ways to address medical debt and the potential unintended consequences of legislation. The witnesses responded to questions about expanding Medicaid coverage, removing medical debt from credit scores, and medical costs for minority communities.
08:13 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Justice Clarence Thomas Discusses Racial Inequality & The Supreme Court "What happened at the Court is tremendously bad," remarked Justice Clarence Thomas about the ... "What happened at the Court is tremendously bad," remarked Justice Clarence Thomas about the recently leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would strike down Roe v. Wade. Justice Thomas elaborated, saying that the leak does damage to the rule of law and institutions in general. "You can't have a civil society--a free society--without a stable legal system," he added. His remarks came during an interview at the Old Parkland Conference in Dallas. He also discussed other issues including free speech at colleges and universities, the influence that his mentor Thomas Sowell had on him, his disagreement on always abiding by legal precedent, and his disapproval of protests that happen near public officials' homes. 07:49 AM AKDT Approx. 31 min. LIVE Pres. Biden Awards Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers President Biden awards Medals of Valor to public safety officers during a ceremony at the White ... President Biden awards Medals of Valor to public safety officers during a ceremony at the White House. 05:21 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 31 min. Health & Human Services Secretary Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working ... Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working with Congress and health providers, when the time is right, on preparations to wind down the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Becerra stressed health providers will get at least a 60 day notice when the federal government transitions out of the emergency. His comments came as he testified on the president's 2023 budget request. The secretary said while the nation is in a good spot with the pandemic currently, he urged Congress to act on additional COVID-19 aid so that the U.S. can continue making progress in combating the virus. Other topics he discussed with senators included maternal and infant mortality, mental health care access, prescription drug prices and Medicare solvency.
09:16 AM AKDT Approx. 43 min. Washington Journal Marianna Sotomayor and Morgan Chalfant Washington Post Congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor and Morgan Chalfant, White House ... Washington Post Congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor and Morgan Chalfant, White House reporter for the Hill, previewed the week ahead in Washington. 08:20 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Hearing on 2023 Air Force & Space Force Budgets Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown and Space Force ... Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond testified on President Biden's 2023 budget request before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Several topics were discussed including perceived budget request shortfalls, modernization efforts, nuclear deterrence, future weapons investment, and divesting from legacy equipment. They also address the "pacing challenge " posed by China and the "acute threat of Russian aggression." 07:52 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 17 min. EPA Administrator Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on the president's ... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on the president's 2023 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Several topics were discussed, including staffing needs, environmental justice, methane emissions and carbon capture, clean water and air investments, and renewable energy. High gas prices and the use of biofuels, such as E-15, to help lower the cost at the pump was also discussed.
09:59 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 27 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules on veterans' benefits. The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules on veterans' benefits. 09:52 AM AKDT Approx. 11 min. Washington Journal Meredith Lee Politico food and agriculture reporter Meredith Lee discussed the Biden administration's approach ... Politico food and agriculture reporter Meredith Lee discussed the Biden administration's approach to food shortages and rising food prices. 10:09 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Health Care Advocates Testify on Medical Debt Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, ... Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. They spoke about ways to address medical debt and the potential unintended consequences of legislation. The witnesses responded to questions about expanding Medicaid coverage, removing medical debt from credit scores, and medical costs for minority communities.
12:26 PM AKDT Approx. 34 min. Pres. Biden Awards Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony ... President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the White House. The Medal of Valor is awarded annually and is the highest national award for public safety officers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recipients for both 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 award cycles were honored by President Biden at the White House. Nine police officers and six firefighters received the award for "acts of bravery in the line of duty." 10:03 AM AKDT Approx. 30 min. LIVE Sen. Chris Murphy on Russia-Ukraine War Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) discusses the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the president's ... Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) discusses the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the president's supplemental request for additional aid to Ukraine in a conversation hosted by the American Security Project. 11:31 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 32 min. Health & Human Services Secretary Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working ... Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working with Congress and health providers, when the time is right, on preparations to wind down the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Becerra stressed health providers will get at least a 60 day notice when the federal government transitions out of the emergency. His comments came as he testified on the president's 2023 budget request. The secretary said while the nation is in a good spot with the pandemic currently, he urged Congress to act on additional COVID-19 aid so that the U.S. can continue making progress in combating the virus. Other topics he discussed with senators included maternal and infant mortality, mental health care access, prescription drug prices and Medicare solvency.
01:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre officially announced President Biden and the first ... White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre officially announced President Biden and the first lady would be traveling to Buffalo, New York following a deadly mass shooting at a supermarket that left ten people dead. She reiterated the president's commitment to call out hate in every form and said he continues to call on Congress to address gun control reform. Other topics discussed included the baby formula shortage, troops to Somalia and the historic nature of Ms. Jean-Pierre's appointment. She is the first black and lesbian woman to become press secretary. This was her first briefing in this new role. 10:33 AM AKDT Approx. 26 min. Washington Journal Open Phones Viewer calls. Viewer calls. 02:03 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 17 min. EPA Administrator Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on the president's ... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on the president's 2023 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Several topics were discussed, including staffing needs, environmental justice, methane emissions and carbon capture, clean water and air investments, and renewable energy. High gas prices and the use of biofuels, such as E-15, to help lower the cost at the pump was also discussed.
02:07 PM AKDT Approx. 22 min. Washington Journal Dr. Amesh Adalja Dr. Amesh Adalja of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Health Security discussed the recent ... Dr. Amesh Adalja of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Health Security discussed the recent rise in Covid-19 cases. 10:59 AM AKDT Approx. 4 hr. 26 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will vote to advance the House-passed $40 billion Ukraine aid bill. The Senate will vote to advance the House-passed $40 billion Ukraine aid bill. 04:20 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Health Care Advocates Testify on Medical Debt Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, ... Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. They spoke about ways to address medical debt and the potential unintended consequences of legislation. The witnesses responded to questions about expanding Medicaid coverage, removing medical debt from credit scores, and medical costs for minority communities.
02:29 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules on veterans' benefits. The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules on veterans' benefits. 03:25 PM AKDT Approx. 18 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Schumer D-NY on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called racism a poison in America. He said he was traveling ... Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called racism a poison in America. He said he was traveling with President Biden and the First Lady to meet with the families of those killed in the mass shooting at a Tops grocery store in Buffalo. 05:42 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 32 min. Health & Human Services Secretary Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working ... Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working with Congress and health providers, when the time is right, on preparations to wind down the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Becerra stressed health providers will get at least a 60 day notice when the federal government transitions out of the emergency. His comments came as he testified on the president's 2023 budget request. The secretary said while the nation is in a good spot with the pandemic currently, he urged Congress to act on additional COVID-19 aid so that the U.S. can continue making progress in combating the virus. Other topics he discussed with senators included maternal and infant mortality, mental health care access, prescription drug prices and Medicare solvency.
03:59 PM AKDT Approx. 34 min. Pres. Biden Awards Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony ... President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the White House. The Medal of Valor is awarded annually and is the highest national award for public safety officers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recipients for both 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 award cycles were honored by President Biden at the White House. Nine police officers and six firefighters received the award for "acts of bravery in the line of duty." 03:43 PM AKDT Approx. 43 min. Washington Journal Dr. Amesh Adalja Dr. Amesh Adalja of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Health Security discussed the recent ... Dr. Amesh Adalja of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Health Security discussed the recent rise in Covid-19 cases. 08:14 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 18 min. EPA Administrator Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on the president's ... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on the president's 2023 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Several topics were discussed, including staffing needs, environmental justice, methane emissions and carbon capture, clean water and air investments, and renewable energy. High gas prices and the use of biofuels, such as E-15, to help lower the cost at the pump was also discussed.
04:33 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre officially announced President Biden and the first ... White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre officially announced President Biden and the first lady would be traveling to Buffalo, New York following a deadly mass shooting at a supermarket that left ten people dead. She reiterated the president's commitment to call out hate in every form and said he continues to call on Congress to address gun control reform. Other topics discussed included the baby formula shortage, troops to Somalia and the historic nature of Ms. Jean-Pierre's appointment. She is the first black and lesbian woman to become press secretary. This was her first briefing in this new role. 04:26 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Justice Clarence Thomas Discusses Racial Inequality & The Supreme Court "What happened at the Court is tremendously bad," remarked Justice Clarence Thomas about the ... "What happened at the Court is tremendously bad," remarked Justice Clarence Thomas about the recently leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would strike down Roe v. Wade. Justice Thomas elaborated, saying that the leak does damage to the rule of law and institutions in general. "You can't have a civil society--a free society--without a stable legal system," he added. His remarks came during an interview at the Old Parkland Conference in Dallas. He also discussed other issues including free speech at colleges and universities, the influence that his mentor Thomas Sowell had on him, his disagreement on always abiding by legal precedent, and his disapproval of protests that happen near public officials' homes. 10:32 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. Health Care Advocates Testify on Medical Debt Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, ... Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. They spoke about ways to address medical debt and the potential unintended consequences of legislation. The witnesses responded to questions about expanding Medicaid coverage, removing medical debt from credit scores, and medical costs for minority communities.
05:40 PM AKDT Approx. 4 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Tom Malinowski on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) spoke on the House floor about the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New ... Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) spoke on the House floor about the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. 05:30 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 19 min. Director of National Intelligence Testifies on Worldwide Threats Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said Russian President Putin would not be satisfied ... Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said Russian President Putin would not be satisfied with a victory in just eastern Ukraine as she testified on worldwide threats before the Senate Armed Services Committee. She also told the committee U.S. intelligence believes it is "increasingly unlikely" Russia will be able to extend its control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Also testifying before the committee was Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, who confirmed that Russia has lost eight to ten generals in battle during their invasion of Ukraine. Several topics were discussed before the committee convened to a closed-door hearing, including cybersecurity concerns, China and Taiwan, North Korea's ballistic missile capability, increased nuclear capability around the globe, and threats from Iran and Afghanistan. 11:53 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 31 min. Health & Human Services Secretary Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working ... Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working with Congress and health providers, when the time is right, on preparations to wind down the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Becerra stressed health providers will get at least a 60 day notice when the federal government transitions out of the emergency. His comments came as he testified on the president's 2023 budget request. The secretary said while the nation is in a good spot with the pandemic currently, he urged Congress to act on additional COVID-19 aid so that the U.S. can continue making progress in combating the virus. Other topics he discussed with senators included maternal and infant mortality, mental health care access, prescription drug prices and Medicare solvency.
05:44 PM AKDT Approx. 2 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Bennie Thompson on Mass Shootings in the U.S. Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) spoke on the floor about the deadly ... Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) spoke on the floor about the deadly shootings in Milwaukee, Buffalo and Laguana Woods, California. Chairman Thompson also talked about the threat posed by racially-motivated violent extremism. 07:49 PM AKDT Approx. 13 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Schumer D-NY on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called racism a poison in America. He said he was traveling ... Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called racism a poison in America. He said he was traveling with President Biden and the First Lady to meet with the families of those killed in the mass shooting at a Tops grocery store in Buffalo. 02:24 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 18 min. EPA Administrator Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on the president's ... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on the president's 2023 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Several topics were discussed, including staffing needs, environmental justice, methane emissions and carbon capture, clean water and air investments, and renewable energy. High gas prices and the use of biofuels, such as E-15, to help lower the cost at the pump was also discussed.
05:46 PM AKDT Approx. 1 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Cherlius-McCormick on Buffalo, NY Mass Shooting Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) spoke about the mass shooting that happened in ... Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) spoke about the mass shooting that happened in Buffalo, New York. 08:02 PM AKDT Approx. 10 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Durbin D-IL on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced from the floor of the Senate that he ... Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced from the floor of the Senate that he plans to hold a hearing soon in his committee on domestic terrorism following this weekend's mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. He also called on the Senate to stand up against hate crimes and pass common sense gun measures. 04:42 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Health Care Advocates Testify on Medical Debt Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, ... Patient advocates and health care experts testified about medical debt before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. They spoke about ways to address medical debt and the potential unintended consequences of legislation. The witnesses responded to questions about expanding Medicaid coverage, removing medical debt from credit scores, and medical costs for minority communities.
05:47 PM AKDT Approx. 6 min. U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House Moment of Silence for Victims of Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) reflected on the mass shooting that killed multiple people in ... Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) reflected on the mass shooting that killed multiple people in Buffalo, New York. The U.S. House then held a moment of silence to honor the victims. 08:12 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 51 min. Dr. Anthony Fauci & Others Testify on 2023 NIH Budget Lawrence Tabak, acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), testified on President ... Lawrence Tabak, acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), testified on President Biden's 2023 budget request. Within the agency there are more than 25 institutes and centers. A few leaders from these institutes and centers joined the acting director to discuss their programs and operations. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was among those testifying. On the COVID-19 pandemic, he said currently it is not the time to remove the public health emergency status. In addition to COVID-19, other topics included funding for Alzheimer's disease research, cancer treatments, combating drug addiction and overdose deaths, maternal and infant care, mental health care and studying the effects of marijuana usage in states where it's now legal. 06:01 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. LIVE Canadian Officials Testify on U.S.-Canada Energy & Mineral Partnership Canadian officials testify on Capitol Hill about increasing energy and mineral partnerships ... Canadian officials testify on Capitol Hill about increasing energy and mineral partnerships between the U.S. and Canada to help the U.S. and other countries divest from Russian energy.
05:53 PM AKDT Approx. 33 min. Sen. Chris Murphy on Russia-Ukraine War Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the on-going war ... Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the on-going war between Russia and Ukraine. Topics included Ukraine's resilience in the fight, threat of nuclear war by Russia as well as expansion of NATO alliance to include Finland, Sweden and others. 11:03 PM AKDT Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Schumer D-NY on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called racism a poison in America. He said he was traveling ... Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called racism a poison in America. He said he was traveling with President Biden and the First Lady to meet with the families of those killed in the mass shooting at a Tops grocery store in Buffalo. 08:06 AM AKDT Approx. 7 hr. 54 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.
06:26 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Hearing on 2023 Air Force & Space Force Budgets Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown and Space Force ... Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond testified on President Biden's 2023 budget request before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Several topics were discussed including perceived budget request shortfalls, modernization efforts, nuclear deterrence, future weapons investment, and divesting from legacy equipment. They also address the "pacing challenge " posed by China and the "acute threat of Russian aggression." 11:15 PM AKDT Approx. 12 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Durbin D-IL on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced from the floor of the Senate that he ... Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced from the floor of the Senate that he plans to hold a hearing soon in his committee on domestic terrorism following this weekend's mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. He also called on the Senate to stand up against hate crimes and pass common sense gun measures. 04:00 PM AKDT Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
07:58 PM AKDT Approx. 34 min. Pres. Biden Awards Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony ... President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the White House. The Medal of Valor is awarded annually and is the highest national award for public safety officers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recipients for both 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 award cycles were honored by President Biden at the White House. Nine police officers and six firefighters received the award for "acts of bravery in the line of duty." 11:27 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Navy Officials Testify on Readiness & Modernizing Naval Fleet Navy and government officials testified on readiness and modernization efforts during a joint ... Navy and government officials testified on readiness and modernization efforts during a joint hearing held by the Senate Armed Services Subcommittees on Seapower and Readiness. Several topics were discussed including resource and funding needs, workforce and staffing shortages, capabilities of aging shipyards, and ship maintenance and certification requirements.
08:32 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre officially announced President Biden and the first ... White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre officially announced President Biden and the first lady would be traveling to Buffalo, New York following a deadly mass shooting at a supermarket that left ten people dead. She reiterated the president's commitment to call out hate in every form and said he continues to call on Congress to address gun control reform. Other topics discussed included the baby formula shortage, troops to Somalia and the historic nature of Ms. Jean-Pierre's appointment. She is the first black and lesbian woman to become press secretary. This was her first briefing in this new role. 12:36 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 58 min. State Dept. Officials Testify on Ukraine Aid State Department Officials, including Assistant Secretaries Karen Donfried and Jessica Lewis, ... State Department Officials, including Assistant Secretaries Karen Donfried and Jessica Lewis, testified on U.S. support for Ukraine against Russia before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Several topics discussed included military weapons assistance, global food supply challenges, energy concerns, potential for Finland and Sweden to become NATO members, and war crimes prosecution.
09:38 PM AKDT Approx. 4 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Tom Malinowski on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) spoke on the House floor about the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New ... Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) spoke on the House floor about the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. 02:34 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. Abortion Rights Advocates Hold Rally Abortion rights activists and supporters rally in Washington, DC following a leaked Supreme Court ... Abortion rights activists and supporters rally in Washington, DC following a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that indicates a majority of the justices would overturn Roe v. Wade. Among the speakers were Planned Parenthood Action Fund Executive Director Kelley Robinson, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Women's March Executive Director Rachel O'Leary Carmona, and EMILY'S List President Laphonza Butler.
09:42 PM AKDT Approx. 2 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Bennie Thompson on Mass Shootings in the U.S. Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) spoke on the floor about the deadly ... Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) spoke on the floor about the deadly shootings in Milwaukee, Buffalo and Laguana Woods, California. Chairman Thompson also talked about the threat posed by racially-motivated violent extremism. 04:21 AM AKDT Approx. 41 min. Architect of the Capitol & Senate Sergeant at Arms Testify on 2023 Budget Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton and Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson testified on how ... Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton and Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson testified on how Capitol security has improved since the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The talked about selecting a new chief of the Capitol Police Board, a revision of procedures and standards, more collaboration with other agencies, enhanced training, and an increase in recruitment as well as transparency. The witnesses also spoke about the need to update aging infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity, as well as lessons learned from other incidents such as recent protests by truck drivers in Ottawa, Canada. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Mike Braun (R-IN), the respective chair and ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, were the only senators who questioned Mr. Blanton and Ms. Gibson.
09:44 PM AKDT Approx. 1 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Cherlius-McCormick on Buffalo, NY Mass Shooting Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) spoke about the mass shooting that happened in ... Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) spoke about the mass shooting that happened in Buffalo, New York. 05:02 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. LIVE Hearing on Government Investigation of UFOs A House Intelligence subcommittee holds a hearing on UFOs with testimony from U.S. intelligence ... A House Intelligence subcommittee holds a hearing on UFOs with testimony from U.S. intelligence and defense officials. The first hearing on the topic in more fifty years.
09:45 PM AKDT Approx. 4 min. U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House Moment of Silence for Victims of Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) reflected on the mass shooting that killed multiple people in ... Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) reflected on the mass shooting that killed multiple people in Buffalo, New York. The U.S. House then held a moment of silence to honor the victims. 06:31 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. Agriculture Secretary Testifies on President's 2023 Budget Agriculture Department Secretary Tom Vilsack expressed concern to lawmakers about funding for his ... Agriculture Department Secretary Tom Vilsack expressed concern to lawmakers about funding for his department, saying "non-defense discretionary spending over the last eight or nine years has grown by 27.4 percent across all departments, while the USDA's discretionary budget has grown by about 14.3 percent--roughly half." The secretary argued his department needs more funds for staffing, research, and rural housing. He also told the lawmakers that thousands of farmers were experiencing financial hardship and were in need of urgent assistance. Senators questioned him on a variety of issues, including disaster assistance amid droughts, wildfires, and floods. They also asked about the implementation and finances of various agricultural programs and initiatives.
09:49 PM AKDT Approx. 30 min. Sen. Chris Murphy on Russia-Ukraine War Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the on-going war ... Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the on-going war between Russia and Ukraine. Topics included Ukraine's resilience in the fight, threat of nuclear war by Russia as well as expansion of NATO alliance to include Finland, Sweden and others. 08:30 AM AKDT Approx. 11 hr. 30 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
10:19 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Marine Corps & Pentagon Officials on President's 2023 Budget Marine Corps and Pentagon officials stressed U.S. weapons given to Ukraine to fight Russia must be ... Marine Corps and Pentagon officials stressed U.S. weapons given to Ukraine to fight Russia must be quickly resupplied with new ones. Their comments came as they testified on the president's 2023 budget request for modernizing programs before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. Other topics included testing of new weapons and status of modernizing certain weapons.
11:25 PM AKDT Approx. 33 min. Pres. Biden Awards Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony ... President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the White House. The Medal of Valor is awarded annually and is the highest national award for public safety officers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recipients for both 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 award cycles were honored by President Biden at the White House. Nine police officers and six firefighters received the award for "acts of bravery in the line of duty."
11:58 PM AKDT Approx. 3 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Tom Malinowski on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) spoke on the House floor about the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New ... Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) spoke on the House floor about the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
12:01 AM AKDT Approx. 3 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Bennie Thompson on Mass Shootings in the U.S. Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) spoke on the floor about the deadly ... Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) spoke on the floor about the deadly shootings in Milwaukee, Buffalo and Laguana Woods, California. Chairman Thompson also talked about the threat posed by racially-motivated violent extremism.
12:04 AM AKDT Approx. 4 min. U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House Moment of Silence for Victims of Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) reflected on the mass shooting that killed multiple people in ... Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) reflected on the mass shooting that killed multiple people in Buffalo, New York. The U.S. House then held a moment of silence to honor the victims.
12:08 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. Heritage Foundation Discussion on Progressive Prosecutors The Heritage Foundation hosted discussions on elected district attorneys, some of whom the ... The Heritage Foundation hosted discussions on elected district attorneys, some of whom the panelists deemed "rogue prosecutors." An official they especially focused on was George Gascon, the current district attorney of Los Angeles County. The first panel compared the U.S. federal system with state and local systems and discussed how U.S. attorneys can play their part in prosecuting violent crimes. The second panel continued the conversation, talking about problems with bail reform and issues they have with progressive views of the justice system.
01:55 AM AKDT Approx. 30 min. Sen. Chris Murphy on Russia-Ukraine War Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the on-going war ... Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the on-going war between Russia and Ukraine. Topics included Ukraine's resilience in the fight, threat of nuclear war by Russia as well as expansion of NATO alliance to include Finland, Sweden and others.
02:25 AM AKDT Approx. 34 min. Pres. Biden Awards Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony ... President Biden honored fifteen public safety officers with the Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the White House. The Medal of Valor is awarded annually and is the highest national award for public safety officers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recipients for both 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 award cycles were honored by President Biden at the White House. Nine police officers and six firefighters received the award for "acts of bravery in the line of duty."
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06:02 AM AKDT Approx. 5 min. President Biden Meets With Greek Prime Minister President Biden and Greece's prime minister met at the White House to discuss relations between ... President Biden and Greece's prime minister met at the White House to discuss relations between the two nations. Both leaders also discussed ongoing support for Ukraine as Russia continued its invasion on the country.
06:07 AM AKDT Approx. 44 min. Washington Journal Open Phones Viewer calls. Viewer calls.
06:51 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives The House will host a Joint Meeting of Congress to hear an address by Greek Prime Minister ... The House will host a Joint Meeting of Congress to hear an address by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
07:58 AM AKDT Approx. 9 hr. 2 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States House of Representatives from the Capitol ... Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States House of Representatives from the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
05:00 PM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.