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06:00 PM HST Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 06:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 54 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 06:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 14 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
01:00 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 05/31/2023 12:54 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Lectures in History Gays & Lesbians in Colonial America Santa Clara University professor Nancy Unger taught a class on the experiences of gays and ... Santa Clara University professor Nancy Unger taught a class on the experiences of gays and lesbians in Colonial America. Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, California. 12:14 AM HST Approx. 57 min. Yeonmi Park, "While Time Remains" North Korean defector and human rights advocate Yeonmi Park talked about political indoctrination ... North Korean defector and human rights advocate Yeonmi Park talked about political indoctrination and censorship in the United States. This event, held at Roanoke College in Virginia, was hosted by Young America's Foundation.
04:01 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 9 min. LIVE Hearing on Child Care Access and Affordability Advocates testify on child care access and affordability in the U.S. before the Senate Health, ... Advocates testify on child care access and affordability in the U.S. before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. 02:01 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. The Civil War Lincoln's Journey to Washington Historian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before ... Historian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before his first inauguration in 1861. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion. 01:11 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. After Words Matthew Desmond, "Poverty, By America" Pulitzer Prize-winning author and sociologist Matthew Desmond shared his views on how Americans ... Pulitzer Prize-winning author and sociologist Matthew Desmond shared his views on how Americans can spread their wealth so that everyone is prosperous. He was interviewed by New York Times Reporter and author Jason DeParle.
06:10 AM HST Approx. 37 min. House Minority Leader Jeffries Holds News Conference House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) helds a news conference with other House Democratic ... House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) helds a news conference with other House Democratic leaders on the debt limit and federal spending bill, which was recently negotiated between House Republican leadership and the White House. 03:03 AM HST Approx. 56 min. The Civil War The Run-up to the Battle of 2nd Manassas Author Kevin Pawlak discussed how the events of August 27, 1862, played a critical role in shaping ... Author Kevin Pawlak discussed how the events of August 27, 1862, played a critical role in shaping the Civil War battle of 2nd Manassas. The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area in Middleburg, Virginia, sponsored this event. 02:11 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Bruce Caldwell, "Hayek - A Life" Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of ... Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of Austrian-British economist Friedrich Hayek, a leading proponent of free market capitalism. This event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
06:47 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. House Rules Committee Debates Debt Limit & Federal Spending Legislation, Part 1 The House Rules Committee considered H.R. 3746, the debt limit-federal spending bill, which was ... The House Rules Committee considered H.R. 3746, the debt limit-federal spending bill, which was negotiated between House Republican leadership and the White House. In this portion, the committee's members spoke about their reasons for supporting or opposing the legislation, and other U.S. House members testified on the bill's contents and offered amendments. The legislation was negotiated days before the U.S. reached its federal debt limit, which could have resulted in a default. 03:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 28 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will begin work on a House-passed resolution repealing an Education Department rule on ... The Senate will begin work on a House-passed resolution repealing an Education Department rule on federal student loan forgiveness. 03:29 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. Jeanna Smialek, "Limitless - The Federal Reserve Takes on a New Age of Crisis" The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek looked at the Federal Reserve's history & evolution amidst the ... The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek looked at the Federal Reserve's history & evolution amidst the current shifting economy & its impact on Americans. Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
07:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 43 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider and vote on legislation to increase the nation's debt limit until January ... The House will consider and vote on legislation to increase the nation's debt limit until January 2025 ahead of the June 5th deadline and set caps on discretionary federal spending levels. President Biden and Speaker McCarthy finalized the deal on Sunday. 06:27 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Campaign 2024 Gov. Ron DeSantis Presidential Campaign Kick-Off in Iowa Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke at a campaign kick-off event in ... Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke at a campaign kick-off event in Clive, Iowa. It was his first campaign event since announcing his candidacy in a Twitter Spaces conversation. He was introduced by local GOP leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA). During his remarks, he talked about his agenda as Florida governor, including efforts to ban gender-affirming care for trans youths and changes in the state's regulation of public schools. His wife, Casey, also spoke briefly. This event was a part of a multi-day swing through early primary and caucus states, including Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. 04:29 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Cory Doctorow, "Chokepoint Capitalism" Author Cory Doctorow argued that media and tech monopolies harm artists, authors, musicians, etc., ... Author Cory Doctorow argued that media and tech monopolies harm artists, authors, musicians, etc., and those that consume their content. This event was hosted by Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
10:42 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. U.S. House of Representatives Rule Debate on Debt Limit & Federal Spending The House began debate on the deal struck between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy to raise ... The House began debate on the deal struck between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy to raise the debt limit for two years and cap non-defense federal spending. 07:31 AM HST Approx. 44 min. Washington Journal Philip Wallach American Enterprise Institute's Philip Wallach discusses his book "Why Congress" and the current ... American Enterprise Institute's Philip Wallach discusses his book "Why Congress" and the current divided Congress as it grapples with raising the debt ceiling. 05:51 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. After Words Kelly Pope, "Fool Me Once - Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry" DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of ... DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of the motivations for committing white-collar crimes. She was interviewed by former SEC commissioner Kathleen Casey.
11:45 AM HST Approx. 36 min. Reps. Garret Graves & Patrick McHenry on Debt Limit Deal Reps. Garret Graves (R-LA) and Patrick McHenry (R-NC) spoke to reporters about the deal struck ... Reps. Garret Graves (R-LA) and Patrick McHenry (R-NC) spoke to reporters about the deal struck between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to raise the nation's debt limit. Rep. Graves said the White House had "tire tracks" on it following the negotiations, and both said the deal represented a big win for House Republicans looking to cut federal spending. Both men also detailed some of the twists and turns of their negotiations with the White House, which had stretched on for weeks. 08:15 AM HST Approx. 8 hr. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will begin work on a House-passed resolution repealing an Education Department rule on ... The Senate will begin work on a House-passed resolution repealing an Education Department rule on federal student loan forgiveness. 06:51 AM HST Approx. 51 min. Arthur Laffer et al., "Taxes Have Consequences" Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic ... Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic and Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield argued that tax rates and policy affect economic growth and productivity. This author talk was sponsored by FreedomWorks in Washington, D.C.
12:21 PM HST Approx. 7 min. Pres. Biden Receives Briefing on Severe Weather Preparedness President Biden met with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team to ... President Biden met with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team to receive his annual briefing on extreme weather. President Biden announced 32,000 projects are funded or on the way as he discussed a variety of topics including water conservation, wildfires, and hurricane preparedness. In addition, he briefly discussed the debt ceiling, saying "I think things are going as planned, God willing." 04:15 PM HST Approx. 55 min. The Civil War Union General George Meade at the Battle of Gettysburg Union General George Meade, who was promoted to commander of the Army of the Potomac days before ... Union General George Meade, who was promoted to commander of the Army of the Potomac days before the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, was the topic of Civil War Institute scholarship co-director Peter Vermilyea's talk. This program was part of Gettysburg College's annual Civil War Institute conference. 07:42 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Torie Bosch, "You Are Not Expected to Understand This - How 26 Lines of Code Changed the World" Future Tense Editor Torie Bosch examined the computer code that defines the technology we use and ... Future Tense Editor Torie Bosch examined the computer code that defines the technology we use and the human choices made when writing the code. This event was hosted by the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C.
12:28 PM HST Approx. 36 min. House Minority Leader Jeffries Holds News Conference "House Republicans need to keep their commitment to produce 150 votes," said House Minority Leader ... "House Republicans need to keep their commitment to produce 150 votes," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) when asked if Democrats would help the Republican-majority in the House pass a debt limit deal brokered by House Speaker McCarthy (R-CA) and President Biden. The news conference took place ahead of an expected vote later that day. Both House progressives and some conservatives have threatened to oppose the bill. 05:10 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. The Civil War National Museum of the Civil War Soldier - 1863 Missionary Ridge Historian James Ogden discussed the 1863 Civil War Battle of Missionary Ridge which was part of ... Historian James Ogden discussed the 1863 Civil War Battle of Missionary Ridge which was part of the Chattanooga Campaign. He described the Union soldiers' spontaneous charge uphill into Confederate fire to capture a seemingly impregnable position. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia, hosted this event. 08:44 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Bruce Caldwell, "Hayek - A Life" Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of ... Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of Austrian-British economist Friedrich Hayek, a leading proponent of free market capitalism. This event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
01:04 PM HST Approx. 10 min. Senate GOP Leaders Hold News Conference Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about the debt ceiling deal to reporters on ... Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about the debt ceiling deal to reporters on Capitol Hill saying he anticipates, "the bill passing and coming over to us." He also applauded House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for his work on the negotiations saying the speaker, "should be congratulated on capturing a number of priorities." Leader McConnell was joined by Senate Republican leadership who touched on several other topics including energy investment and student loan forgiveness. 06:26 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. The Civil War National Museum of the Civil War Soldier - 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor Historian Gordon Rhea discussed the Civil War Battle of Cold Harbor, Confederate Gen. Lee's last ... Historian Gordon Rhea discussed the Civil War Battle of Cold Harbor, Confederate Gen. Lee's last major victory and a bloodbath for the Union army. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia, hosted this event. 10:00 AM HST Approx. 59 min. Jeanna Smialek, "Limitless - The Federal Reserve Takes on a New Age of Crisis" The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek looked at the Federal Reserve's history & evolution amidst the ... The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek looked at the Federal Reserve's history & evolution amidst the current shifting economy & its impact on Americans. Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
01:14 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 21 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider and vote on legislation to increase the nation's debt limit until January ... The House will consider and vote on legislation to increase the nation's debt limit until January 2025 ahead of the June 5th deadline and set caps on discretionary federal spending levels. President Biden and Speaker McCarthy finalized the deal on Sunday. 07:27 PM HST Approx. 49 min. Caroline Janney, "Ends of War" University of Virginia Center for Civil War History director Caroline Janney examined military and ... University of Virginia Center for Civil War History director Caroline Janney examined military and political uncertainty in the weeks following the end of the Civil War in 1865. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 10:59 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Cory Doctorow, "Chokepoint Capitalism" Author Cory Doctorow argued that media and tech monopolies harm artists, authors, musicians, etc., ... Author Cory Doctorow argued that media and tech monopolies harm artists, authors, musicians, etc., and those that consume their content. This event was hosted by Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
03:35 PM HST Approx. 41 min. LIVE Speaker McCarthy Holds News Conference on Debt Limit & Spending Bill Speaker McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republicans hold a news conference after the House passes ... Speaker McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republicans hold a news conference after the House passes the Fiscal Responsibility Act--a bill negotiated by the Republicans and the White House that raises the debt ceiling and limits discretionary spending. 08:16 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. The Civil War Lincoln's Journey to Washington Historian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before ... Historian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before his first inauguration in 1861. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion. 12:14 PM HST Approx. 59 min. After Words Kelly Pope, "Fool Me Once - Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry" DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of ... DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of the motivations for committing white-collar crimes. She was interviewed by former SEC commissioner Kathleen Casey.
04:16 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House Debates Debt Limit & Federal Spending Bill The House debated legislation to increase the nation's debt limit until January 2025 ahead of the ... The House debated legislation to increase the nation's debt limit until January 2025 ahead of the June 5th deadline and set caps on discretionary federal spending levels. 09:18 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. The Civil War The Run-up to the Battle of 2nd Manassas Author Kevin Pawlak discussed how the events of August 27, 1862, played a critical role in shaping ... Author Kevin Pawlak discussed how the events of August 27, 1862, played a critical role in shaping the Civil War battle of 2nd Manassas. The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area in Middleburg, Virginia, sponsored this event. 01:13 PM HST Approx. 51 min. Arthur Laffer et al., "Taxes Have Consequences" Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic ... Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic and Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield argued that tax rates and policy affect economic growth and productivity. This author talk was sponsored by FreedomWorks in Washington, D.C.
06:03 PM HST Approx. 43 min. Speaker McCarthy Holds News Conference on Debt Limit & Spending Bill Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republican leaders held a news conference after the ... Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republican leaders held a news conference after the House passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 by a vote of 314-117. The speaker said, "Tonight, we all made history, because this is the biggest cut and savings this Congress has ever voted for." The bill raises the debt ceiling and limits discretionary spending for fiscal years 2024-25; it was negotiated by House Republican leadership and the Biden administration just days before the U.S. was at risk of defaulting on its debt. 10:20 PM HST Approx. 56 min. The Civil War Union General George Meade at the Battle of Gettysburg Union General George Meade, who was promoted to commander of the Army of the Potomac days before ... Union General George Meade, who was promoted to commander of the Army of the Potomac days before the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, was the topic of Civil War Institute scholarship co-director Peter Vermilyea's talk. This program was part of Gettysburg College's annual Civil War Institute conference. 02:04 PM HST Approx. 59 min. Torie Bosch, "You Are Not Expected to Understand This - How 26 Lines of Code Changed the World" Future Tense Editor Torie Bosch examined the computer code that defines the technology we use and ... Future Tense Editor Torie Bosch examined the computer code that defines the technology we use and the human choices made when writing the code. This event was hosted by the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C.
06:46 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. White House Press Secretary & Nat'l Security Coordinator Hold Briefing White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Communications ... White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Communications Coordinator John Kirby held a briefing on the Biden administration's agenda. Most of the questions to Mr. Kirby focused on the administration's foreign policy, including its support for Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia. Ms. Jean-Pierre mostly fielded questions on the deal struck with House Republicans to raise the nation's debt limit, and also answered queries on the White House's post-COVID rules for journalists covering events with President Biden. 11:16 PM HST Approx. 48 min. Caroline Janney, "Ends of War" University of Virginia Center for Civil War History director Caroline Janney examined military and ... University of Virginia Center for Civil War History director Caroline Janney examined military and political uncertainty in the weeks following the end of the Civil War in 1865. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 03:03 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. Bruce Caldwell, "Hayek - A Life" Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of ... Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of Austrian-British economist Friedrich Hayek, a leading proponent of free market capitalism. This event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
07:55 PM HST Approx. 42 min. Speaker McCarthy Holds News Conference on Debt Limit & Spending Bill Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republican leaders held a news conference after the ... Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republican leaders held a news conference after the House passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 by a vote of 314-117. The speaker said, "Tonight, we all made history, because this is the biggest cut and savings this Congress has ever voted for." The bill raises the debt ceiling and limits discretionary spending for fiscal years 2024-25; it was negotiated by House Republican leadership and the Biden administration just days before the U.S. was at risk of defaulting on its debt. 12:04 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. The Civil War National Museum of the Civil War Soldier - 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor Historian Gordon Rhea discussed the Civil War Battle of Cold Harbor, Confederate Gen. Lee's last ... Historian Gordon Rhea discussed the Civil War Battle of Cold Harbor, Confederate Gen. Lee's last major victory and a bloodbath for the Union army. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia, hosted this event. 04:24 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Jeanna Smialek, "Limitless - The Federal Reserve Takes on a New Age of Crisis" The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek looked at the Federal Reserve's history & evolution amidst the ... The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek looked at the Federal Reserve's history & evolution amidst the current shifting economy & its impact on Americans. Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
08:37 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 48 min. U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House Debates Debt Limit & Federal Spending Bill The House debated legislation to increase the nation's debt limit until January 2025 ahead of the ... The House debated legislation to increase the nation's debt limit until January 2025 ahead of the June 5th deadline and set caps on discretionary federal spending levels. 01:07 AM HST Approx. 53 min. Caroline Janney, "Ends of War" University of Virginia Center for Civil War History director Caroline Janney examined military and ... University of Virginia Center for Civil War History director Caroline Janney examined military and political uncertainty in the weeks following the end of the Civil War in 1865. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 05:28 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Cory Doctorow, "Chokepoint Capitalism" Author Cory Doctorow argued that media and tech monopolies harm artists, authors, musicians, etc., ... Author Cory Doctorow argued that media and tech monopolies harm artists, authors, musicians, etc., and those that consume their content. This event was hosted by Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
10:25 PM HST Approx. 43 min. Speaker McCarthy Holds News Conference on Debt Limit & Spending Bill Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republican leaders held a news conference after the ... Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republican leaders held a news conference after the House passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 by a vote of 314-117. The speaker said, "Tonight, we all made history, because this is the biggest cut and savings this Congress has ever voted for." The bill raises the debt ceiling and limits discretionary spending for fiscal years 2024-25; it was negotiated by House Republican leadership and the Biden administration just days before the U.S. was at risk of defaulting on its debt. 02:00 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. The Civil War Lincoln's Journey to Washington Historian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before ... Historian Ted Widmer traced Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington through a divided country before his first inauguration in 1861. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted this discussion. 06:42 PM HST Approx. 59 min. After Words Kelly Pope, "Fool Me Once - Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry" DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of ... DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of the motivations for committing white-collar crimes. She was interviewed by former SEC commissioner Kathleen Casey.
11:08 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. White House Press Secretary & Nat'l Security Coordinator Hold Briefing White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Communications ... White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Communications Coordinator John Kirby held a briefing on the Biden administration's agenda. Most of the questions to Mr. Kirby focused on the administration's foreign policy, including its support for Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia. Ms. Jean-Pierre mostly fielded questions on the deal struck with House Republicans to raise the nation's debt limit, and also answered queries on the White House's post-COVID rules for journalists covering events with President Biden. 03:05 AM HST Approx. 43 min. CIA Museum Tour American History TV toured the CIA Museum at the agency's Langley, Virginia, headquarters. ... American History TV toured the CIA Museum at the agency's Langley, Virginia, headquarters. Director and curator Robert Byer highlighted covert action tools of the trade in the CIA's collection, dating from the Cold War to 21st century terrorism. The museum was created primarily for CIA employees - as a resource for their ongoing work - and is not open to the general public. 07:41 PM HST Approx. 51 min. Arthur Laffer et al., "Taxes Have Consequences" Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic ... Supply-side economist Arthur Laffer, who has advised presidents, and co-authors Brian Domitrovic and Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield argued that tax rates and policy affect economic growth and productivity. This author talk was sponsored by FreedomWorks in Washington, D.C.
12:17 AM HST Approx. 43 min. Speaker McCarthy Holds News Conference on Debt Limit & Spending Bill Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republican leaders held a news conference after the ... Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republican leaders held a news conference after the House passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 by a vote of 314-117. The speaker said, "Tonight, we all made history, because this is the biggest cut and savings this Congress has ever voted for." The bill raises the debt ceiling and limits discretionary spending for fiscal years 2024-25; it was negotiated by House Republican leadership and the Biden administration just days before the U.S. was at risk of defaulting on its debt. 03:48 AM HST Approx. 11 min. Reel America "The Wall" - 1962 This 1962 U.S. Information Agency film produced by Hearst Metrotone News showed the situation ... This 1962 U.S. Information Agency film produced by Hearst Metrotone News showed the situation before the construction of the Berlin Wall in August 1961 and the changes in the year following. Scenes showed families attempting to communicate across the wall and many successful and unsuccessful escape attempts, including 18-year-old Peter Fechter, who was shot and left to die beside the wall on August 17, 1962. Scenes were also shown of the August 13, 1962, commemoration in West Berlin of the first anniversary of the wall. 08:32 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Torie Bosch, "You Are Not Expected to Understand This - How 26 Lines of Code Changed the World" Future Tense Editor Torie Bosch examined the computer code that defines the technology we use and ... Future Tense Editor Torie Bosch examined the computer code that defines the technology we use and the human choices made when writing the code. This event was hosted by the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C.
01:00 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 3 min. LIVE Washington Journal 06/01/2023 03:59 AM HST Approx. 13 hr. 28 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will vote on a House-passed resolution repealing an Education Department rule on ... The Senate will vote on a House-passed resolution repealing an Education Department rule on federal student loan forgiveness. Senators are also expected to begin work on the debt limit-federal spending deal legislation once it's received from the House. 09:34 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Bruce Caldwell, "Hayek - A Life" Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of ... Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of Austrian-British economist Friedrich Hayek, a leading proponent of free market capitalism. This event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
04:03 AM HST Approx. 56 min. LIVE Hearing on Reliability of Electric Grid Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on the reliability of the U.S. power ... Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on the reliability of the U.S. power grid. 05:27 PM HST Approx. 33 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 10:49 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. Jeanna Smialek, "Limitless - The Federal Reserve Takes on a New Age of Crisis" The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek looked at the Federal Reserve's history & evolution amidst the ... The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek looked at the Federal Reserve's history & evolution amidst the current shifting economy & its impact on Americans. Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
04:59 AM HST Approx. 4 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House is holding a brief pro forma session. No roll call votes will take place. The House is holding a brief pro forma session. No roll call votes will take place. 11:49 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Cory Doctorow, "Chokepoint Capitalism" Author Cory Doctorow argued that media and tech monopolies harm artists, authors, musicians, etc., ... Author Cory Doctorow argued that media and tech monopolies harm artists, authors, musicians, etc., and those that consume their content. This event was hosted by Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
05:03 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. LIVE Hearing on Reliability of Electric Grid Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on the reliability of the U.S. power ... Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on the reliability of the U.S. power grid. 01:03 AM HST Approx. 58 min. After Words Kelly Pope, "Fool Me Once - Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry" DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of ... DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of the motivations for committing white-collar crimes. She was interviewed by former SEC commissioner Kathleen Casey.
06:15 AM HST Approx. 14 min. Washington Journal Andrew Desiderio Punchbowl News senior congressional reporter Andrew Desiderio discusses the Senate outlook for the ... Punchbowl News senior congressional reporter Andrew Desiderio discusses the Senate outlook for the debt limit bill. 02:01 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. After Words Maya Kornberg, "Inside Congressional Committees" Author Maya Kornberg looked at the functions of congressional committees and examined their ... Author Maya Kornberg looked at the functions of congressional committees and examined their strengths and weaknesses. She was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Kevin Kosar.
06:29 AM HST Approx. 36 min. LIVE Commencement Speeches Pres. Biden Delivers Commencement Address at U.S. Air Force Academy President Biden delivers the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado ... President Biden delivers the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado. 03:09 AM HST Approx. 50 min. After Words Alexandra Robbins, "The Teachers - A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession" Investigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers ... Investigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will.
07:05 AM HST Approx. 10 hr. 55 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 03:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. In Depth Stacy Schiff Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and historian Stacy Schiff joined Book TV to talk and take calls ... Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and historian Stacy Schiff joined Book TV to talk and take calls about American history and the lives of Cleopatra, Benjamin Franklin and others. Her latest book is a biography of founding father Samuel Adams.
06:04 AM HST Approx. 57 min. After Words Oscar Munoz, "Turnaround Time - Uniting an Airline and Its Employees in the Friendly Skies" Former United Airlines CEO and chairman Oscar Munoz spoke about his efforts to revive the company ... Former United Airlines CEO and chairman Oscar Munoz spoke about his efforts to revive the company and the future of aviation. He was interviewed by USA Today consumer travel Reporter Zach Wichter.
07:01 AM HST Approx. 6 hr. 59 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.
02:00 PM HST Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.