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08:00 PM AKST Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 08:00 PM AKST Approx. 6 hr. 35 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 08:00 PM AKST Approx. 6 hr. 34 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
03:00 AM AKST Approx. 3 hr. 5 min. LIVE Washington Journal 12/07/2022 02:35 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. Sen. Chris Murphy and Fmr. Rep. Will Hurd Discuss Gun Violence Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and former Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) discussed gun violence and how advocates ... Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and former Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) discussed gun violence and how advocates on both sides of the issue can work together with mutual understanding to help it. The discussion was co-hosted by the Common Ground Committee and BridgeGW. Several topics were discussed, including the intent of the Second Amendment, age limits on gun ownership, disallowing the personal use of assault weapons, upholding gun laws and regulations, and investment in mental health. 02:34 AM AKST Approx. 58 min. Hearing on Abuse of Native American Children - Part 2 The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States held a hearing ... The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States held a hearing to examine a recent Interior Department investigation that found abuses at a majority of the 408 federal Indian boarding schools that operated from 1819 to 1969 across thirty-seven states. After returning from a brief recess, the subcommittee continued to hear testimony from Native American scholars on the impact of and the abuses attributed to the boarding school system. Several of the boarding schools were also funded or sponsored by religious institutions.
06:05 AM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 56 min. LIVE Justices Hear Case on NC Congressional Map & Election Law The Supreme Court hears oral argument in Moore v. Harper, a case on whether the U.S. ... The Supreme Court hears oral argument in Moore v. Harper, a case on whether the U.S. Constitution's Elections Clause permits a state to regulate federal elections without any checks and balances from other government entities. 04:01 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. LIVE Reps. Guthrie & Kelly on Health Care Policy in 118th Congress Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) Robin Kelly (D-IL), members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, ... Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) Robin Kelly (D-IL), members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, discuss health care policy in the 118th Congress. 03:32 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Rep. Michael Turner on Military Intelligence Reform Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) joined former intelligence community members for a conversation on ... Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) joined former intelligence community members for a conversation on defense intelligence reform. Topics included ways to reform the House Intelligence Committee, how information is shared across intelligence communities and recruitment. The Atlantic Council hosted the event.
09:01 AM AKST Approx. 29 min. Senate Majority Leader Schumer on Expanded Majority Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in ... Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in Georgia's runoff election and what will be Democrats' 51-49 Senate majority in the 118th Congress, during a news conference on Capitol Hill. He also gave credit to activist Stacey Abrams for introducing Sen. Warnock to him and for Ms. Abrams' work in mobilizing Democrats in Georgia. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters joined Sen. Schumer, and they expounded on why Democrats did better than expected in the 2022 midterms, citing the quality of the candidates, an overly conservative Supreme Court, Democratic-led legislation, tactical decisions in the elections, and other factors. When asked about a bigger Democratic Senate majority diminishing the influence of Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and Joe Manchin (WV) in the next Congress--considered to be swing voters--Majority Leader Schumer replied that the two senators "don't always agree with us on certain issues, but they are trem 05:02 AM AKST Approx. 28 min. President Biden in Arizona on U.S. Economy President Biden proclaimed "American manufacturing is back," during remarks in Phoenix, Arizona. ... President Biden proclaimed "American manufacturing is back," during remarks in Phoenix, Arizona. He went on to tout his administration's economic plan and the rebuilding of the economy from the COVID-19 pandemic. The president stressed he wants an economy that works for everyone. 04:34 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Hearing on the FDA and Food Safety A Senate Appropriations subcommittee looked at the FDA's food safety policy after concerns were ... A Senate Appropriations subcommittee looked at the FDA's food safety policy after concerns were published in a recent Politico investigative report. The report found the agency repeatedly had not taken timely action on safety and health issues. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf and others testified on the Politico report, current FDA challenges, ways they are implementing change and prioritizing quick responses to foodborne outbreaks. Other topics included the baby formula shortage, genetically modified foods and using artificial intelligence technology to regulate imports.
09:30 AM AKST Approx. 5 min. Campaign 2022 Herschel Walker Election Runoff Night Remarks Republican Herschel Walker delivered remarks following the closing of polls in the 2022 runoff ... Republican Herschel Walker delivered remarks following the closing of polls in the 2022 runoff election in Georgia's U.S. Senate race. He thanked his supporters, and said he would continue "fighting for Georgia," despite losing the 2022 U.S. Senate race to the incumbent, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA). 05:30 AM AKST Approx. 30 min. Campaign 2022 Sen. Warnock Election Runoff Night Remarks Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) delivered remarks following his victory in the 2022 runoff election ... Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) delivered remarks following his victory in the 2022 runoff election in Georgia's U.S. Senate race, securing him another six years in Washington. Senator Warnock thanked his family and supporters in the room, and talked about his own rise from childhood poverty. Following his remarks, the Senator was joined on stage by many of his family members. 06:04 AM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 42 min. LIVE Veterans Affairs Officials Testify on Toxic Exposure Legislation Veterans Affairs officials testify on the implementation of policies intended to improve health ... Veterans Affairs officials testify on the implementation of policies intended to improve health care access for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during service. The hearing takes place before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.
09:35 AM AKST Approx. 24 min. Campaign 2022 Sen. Warnock Election Runoff Night Remarks Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) delivered remarks following his victory in the 2022 runoff election ... Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) delivered remarks following his victory in the 2022 runoff election in Georgia's U.S. Senate race, securing him another six years in Washington. Senator Warnock thanked his family and supporters in the room, and talked about his own rise from childhood poverty. Following his remarks, the Senator was joined on stage by many of his family members. 06:00 AM AKST Approx. 4 hr. 59 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will continue work on President Biden's judicial nominations for U.S. District and ... The Senate will continue work on President Biden's judicial nominations for U.S. District and Circuit Courts. 08:46 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. Hearing on Alternative Payment Methods & National Security Professionals familiar with digital currency technology testified on potential national security ... Professionals familiar with digital currency technology testified on potential national security concerns regarding alternative payment systems that are owned and operated in other countries, such as Russia and China. Alternative payments include mobile pay, e-wallets, and other methods; in China, popular mobile wallets are Alipay and WeChat Pay. The witnesses also answered questions on the risk that such foreign systems pose to the dominance of the U.S. dollar.
09:59 AM AKST Approx. 36 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider U.S. immigration visa policy legislation and the final version of the 2023 ... The House will consider U.S. immigration visa policy legislation and the final version of the 2023 defense programs and policy bill. 10:59 AM AKST Approx. 31 min. Senate Majority Leader Schumer on Expanded Majority Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in ... Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in Georgia's runoff election and what will be Democrats' 51-49 Senate majority in the 118th Congress, during a news conference on Capitol Hill. He also gave credit to activist Stacey Abrams for introducing Sen. Warnock to him and for Ms. Abrams' work in mobilizing Democrats in Georgia. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters joined Sen. Schumer, and they expounded on why Democrats did better than expected in the 2022 midterms, citing the quality of the candidates, an overly conservative Supreme Court, Democratic-led legislation, tactical decisions in the elections, and other factors. When asked about a bigger Democratic Senate majority diminishing the influence of Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and Joe Manchin (WV) in the next Congress--considered to be swing voters--Majority Leader Schumer replied that the two senators "don't always agree with us on certain issues, but they are trem 10:22 AM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. Interior Secretary & Native Leaders Testify on Indian Boarding Schools Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Indian leaders testified about the damage done by federal ... Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Indian leaders testified about the damage done by federal Native American boarding schools created to acculturate native children starting in the 1870s. The witnesses told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee how the schools resulted in a loss of culture and language for tribes across the U.S., and they spoke about ways Congress could better assist tribal nations in sharing this history and repairing the damage done by removing native children from their parents.
10:35 AM AKST Approx. 28 min. Washington Journal Rep. Mark Pocan Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations Committee, discussed the government funding ... Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations Committee, discussed the government funding deadline and increasing the debt ceiling, the lame duck session, and priorities for the 118th Congress. 11:30 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. Fmr. Nat'l Security Adviser Robert O'Brien on Foreign Policy Former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, who served under President Trump, joined the ... Former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, who served under President Trump, joined the Council on Foreign Relations to discuss global threats facing the U.S. Topics included the Russia-Ukraine war, the nuclear programs of Russia and Iran, U.S. policy toward China and Taiwan, and the Biden administration's defense strategy. 12:27 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Fmr. Trump Administration Officials on COVID-19 Lessons Learned Dr. Scott Atlas, a former adviser on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined other former ... Dr. Scott Atlas, a former adviser on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined other former Trump administration officials and economists to discuss the economic impact and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics included vaccine development, efficacy of lockdowns, COVID-19 treatments and U.S. pandemic policies vs. other countries. The Committee to Unleash Prosperity hosted this discussion in Washington, DC.
11:03 AM AKST Approx. 27 min. Washington Journal Rep. Matt Rosendale Freshman Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) discussed the government funding deadline, border security and ... Freshman Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) discussed the government funding deadline, border security and Republican leadership for the 118th Congress. 12:30 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 34 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will continue work on President Biden's judicial nominations for U.S. District and ... The Senate will continue work on President Biden's judicial nominations for U.S. District and Circuit Courts. 01:46 PM AKST Approx. 56 min. Rep. Mike McCaul on Competing with China & Russia House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mike McCaul (R-TX) spoke about how the U.S. can ... House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mike McCaul (R-TX) spoke about how the U.S. can better compete against China and Russia on technology and supply chains during a conversation with the Atlantic Council. Other topics included making changes to improve the defense industrial base, protecting critical supply chain infrastructure and preparedness for major events like a pandemic.
11:30 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. Washington Journal Open Forum Viewer calls. Viewer calls. 03:04 PM AKST Approx. 16 min. Washington Journal Rep. Matt Rosendale Freshman Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) discussed the government funding deadline, border security and ... Freshman Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) discussed the government funding deadline, border security and Republican leadership for the 118th Congress. 02:42 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. Hearing on Alternative Payment Methods & National Security Professionals familiar with digital currency technology testified on potential national security ... Professionals familiar with digital currency technology testified on potential national security concerns regarding alternative payment systems that are owned and operated in other countries, such as Russia and China. Alternative payments include mobile pay, e-wallets, and other methods; in China, popular mobile wallets are Alipay and WeChat Pay. The witnesses also answered questions on the risk that such foreign systems pose to the dominance of the U.S. dollar.
12:30 PM AKST Approx. 29 min. Senate Majority Leader Schumer on Expanded Majority Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in ... Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in Georgia's runoff election and what will be Democrats' 51-49 Senate majority in the 118th Congress, during a news conference on Capitol Hill. He also gave credit to activist Stacey Abrams for introducing Sen. Warnock to him and for Ms. Abrams' work in mobilizing Democrats in Georgia. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters joined Sen. Schumer, and they expounded on why Democrats did better than expected in the 2022 midterms, citing the quality of the candidates, an overly conservative Supreme Court, Democratic-led legislation, tactical decisions in the elections, and other factors. When asked about a bigger Democratic Senate majority diminishing the influence of Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and Joe Manchin (WV) in the next Congress--considered to be swing voters--Majority Leader Schumer replied that the two senators "don't always agree with us on certain issues, but they are trem 03:20 PM AKST Approx. 10 min. LIVE President Biden Gives Remarks at Gun Violence Vigil President Biden gives remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at ... President Biden gives remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. He is joined by survivors and families impacted by gun violence. 04:18 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. Interior Secretary & Native Leaders Testify on Indian Boarding Schools Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Indian leaders testified about the damage done by federal ... Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Indian leaders testified about the damage done by federal Native American boarding schools created to acculturate native children starting in the 1870s. The witnesses told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee how the schools resulted in a loss of culture and language for tribes across the U.S., and they spoke about ways Congress could better assist tribal nations in sharing this history and repairing the damage done by removing native children from their parents.
12:59 PM AKST Approx. 22 min. Second Gentleman Holds Discussion on Combating Antisemitism "Let me be clear, words matter," said second gentleman Doug Emhoff; "people are no longer saying ... "Let me be clear, words matter," said second gentleman Doug Emhoff; "people are no longer saying the quiet parts out loud, they are literally screaming them." His comments came during a roundtable discussion at the White House combating antisemitism. The second gentleman referred to antisemitism as "an epidemic of hate facing our country," and said, "we're seeing a rapid rise in antisemitic rhetoric and acts." Also delivering remarks were White House Domestic Policy Adviser Susan Rice and Deborah Lipstadt, State Department special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism. 03:30 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 41 min. Veterans Affairs Officials Testify on Toxic Exposure Legislation Veterans Affairs officials discussed ways to best implement the PACT Act, a bipartisan bill that ... Veterans Affairs officials discussed ways to best implement the PACT Act, a bipartisan bill that expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. Topics included speeding up the claims process, hiring veterans and informing veterans of expanded health care access. 06:23 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Fmr. Trump Administration Officials on COVID-19 Lessons Learned Dr. Scott Atlas, a former adviser on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined other former ... Dr. Scott Atlas, a former adviser on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined other former Trump administration officials and economists to discuss the economic impact and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics included vaccine development, efficacy of lockdowns, COVID-19 treatments and U.S. pandemic policies vs. other countries. The Committee to Unleash Prosperity hosted this discussion in Washington, DC.
01:21 PM AKST Approx. 37 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Question Time "How did his colleague Baroness Mone end up with nearly 30 million of taxpayers' money in her bank ... "How did his colleague Baroness Mone end up with nearly 30 million of taxpayers' money in her bank account?" asked Labour Party leader Keir Starmer to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during the House of Commons' weekly questions in London. The question was in reference to allegations House of Lords member Michelle Mone secretly profited from personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Sunak replied he "was absolutely shocked to read about the allegations," and further said, "It's absolutely right that she is no longer attending the House of Lords and therefore no longer has the conservative whip," amid news that Ms. Mone took a leave of absence from the upper chamber of parliament. The prime minister also took questions on a range of domestic and international issues. 06:11 PM AKST Approx. 9 min. President Biden Gives Remarks at Gun Violence Vigil President Biden gave remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at ... President Biden gave remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. He is joined by survivors and families impacted by gun violence. 07:42 PM AKST Approx. 57 min. Rep. Mike McCaul on Competing with China & Russia House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mike McCaul (R-TX) spoke about how the U.S. can ... House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mike McCaul (R-TX) spoke about how the U.S. can better compete against China and Russia on technology and supply chains during a conversation with the Atlantic Council. Other topics included making changes to improve the defense industrial base, protecting critical supply chain infrastructure and preparedness for major events like a pandemic.
01:58 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. Reps. Guthrie & Kelly on Health Care Policy in 118th Congress Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) Robin Kelly (D-IL), members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, ... Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) Robin Kelly (D-IL), members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, along with a Biden administration health care official, discussed health care policy in the 118th Congress. Axios hosted the conversation. 06:20 PM AKST Approx. 22 min. Hearing on Free Speech and Book Bans - Part 1 The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing to ... The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing to examine book bans and academic censorship and their impacts on students' well-being. This part of the hearing began with opening testimony from students before taking a brief recess for House legislative business. 08:39 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. Hearing on Alternative Payment Methods & National Security Professionals familiar with digital currency technology testified on potential national security ... Professionals familiar with digital currency technology testified on potential national security concerns regarding alternative payment systems that are owned and operated in other countries, such as Russia and China. Alternative payments include mobile pay, e-wallets, and other methods; in China, popular mobile wallets are Alipay and WeChat Pay. The witnesses also answered questions on the risk that such foreign systems pose to the dominance of the U.S. dollar.
02:58 PM AKST Approx. 5 min. Washington Journal Rep. Mark Pocan Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations Committee, discussed the government funding ... Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations Committee, discussed the government funding deadline and increasing the debt ceiling, the lame duck session, and priorities for the 118th Congress. 06:42 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Hearing on Free Speech and Book Bans - Part 2 The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing to ... The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing to examine book bans and academic censorship and their impacts on students' well-being. After returning from a brief recess, the hearing continued with testimony from students who fought back against recent book bans in their school districts. After the student testimony, the subcommittee heard from a panel of educators, parents, and free speech advocates. They discussed several topics including how book bans erase the voices of the communities they represent, that all sides should be heard to promote discourse and understanding, and the undue pressures placed on students and teachers. 10:15 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. Interior Secretary & Native Leaders Testify on Indian Boarding Schools Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Indian leaders testified about the damage done by federal ... Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Indian leaders testified about the damage done by federal Native American boarding schools created to acculturate native children starting in the 1870s. The witnesses told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee how the schools resulted in a loss of culture and language for tribes across the U.S., and they spoke about ways Congress could better assist tribal nations in sharing this history and repairing the damage done by removing native children from their parents.
03:03 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 56 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider U.S. immigration visa policy legislation and the final version of the 2023 ... The House will consider U.S. immigration visa policy legislation and the final version of the 2023 defense programs and policy bill. 07:52 PM AKST Approx. 46 min. Hearing on Free Speech and Book Bans - Part 3 The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing to ... The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing to examine book bans and academic censorship and their impacts on students' well-being. After returning from a brief recess, the subcommittee continued its discussion on how book bans impact students, free speech assaults on college campuses, the role of parents and the school board, and providing a safe learning environment for students. 12:20 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Fmr. Trump Administration Officials on COVID-19 Lessons Learned Dr. Scott Atlas, a former adviser on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined other former ... Dr. Scott Atlas, a former adviser on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined other former Trump administration officials and economists to discuss the economic impact and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics included vaccine development, efficacy of lockdowns, COVID-19 treatments and U.S. pandemic policies vs. other countries. The Committee to Unleash Prosperity hosted this discussion in Washington, DC.
05:59 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 58 min. Justices Hear Case on NC Congressional Map & Election Law The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 the Constitution does not allow a state to regulate federal elections ... The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 the Constitution does not allow a state to regulate federal elections that have no checks from other government entities, including the courts. This case hinged on the so-called independent state legislature theory--which argues the Constitution permits state lawmakers to set laws for congressional and presidential elections unchecked. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, and Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the dissenting opinion. The nation's highest court heard oral argument in Moore v. Harper back in December 2022. This case stemmed from North Carolina's 2021 congressional map that was approved by the Republican-controlled state legislature. Lawsuits were filed, challenging it on the basis it was gerrymandering in favor of the GOP, which is prohibited in North Carolina. The state Supreme Court agreed and blocked its use in the 2022 midterm elections. A new map was eventually completed by Court-appointed experts and used in the elections 08:38 PM AKST Approx. 33 min. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) joined North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D), the North Carolina ... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) joined North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D), the North Carolina Congressional delegation, and a youth member of North Carolina's Cherokee tribe to light the Christmas tree on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. 01:39 AM AKST Approx. 56 min. Rep. Mike McCaul on Competing with China & Russia House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mike McCaul (R-TX) spoke about how the U.S. can ... House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mike McCaul (R-TX) spoke about how the U.S. can better compete against China and Russia on technology and supply chains during a conversation with the Atlantic Council. Other topics included making changes to improve the defense industrial base, protecting critical supply chain infrastructure and preparedness for major events like a pandemic.
08:57 PM AKST Approx. 30 min. Senate Majority Leader Schumer on Expanded Majority Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in ... Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in Georgia's runoff election and what will be Democrats' 51-49 Senate majority in the 118th Congress, during a news conference on Capitol Hill. He also gave credit to activist Stacey Abrams for introducing Sen. Warnock to him and for Ms. Abrams' work in mobilizing Democrats in Georgia. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters joined Sen. Schumer, and they expounded on why Democrats did better than expected in the 2022 midterms, citing the quality of the candidates, an overly conservative Supreme Court, Democratic-led legislation, tactical decisions in the elections, and other factors. When asked about a bigger Democratic Senate majority diminishing the influence of Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and Joe Manchin (WV) in the next Congress--considered to be swing voters--Majority Leader Schumer replied that the two senators "don't always agree with us on certain issues, but they are trem 09:11 PM AKST Approx. 23 min. Second Gentleman Holds Discussion on Combating Antisemitism "Let me be clear, words matter," said second gentleman Doug Emhoff; "people are no longer saying ... "Let me be clear, words matter," said second gentleman Doug Emhoff; "people are no longer saying the quiet parts out loud, they are literally screaming them." His comments came during a roundtable discussion at the White House combating antisemitism. The second gentleman referred to antisemitism as "an epidemic of hate facing our country," and said, "we're seeing a rapid rise in antisemitic rhetoric and acts." Also delivering remarks were White House Domestic Policy Adviser Susan Rice and Deborah Lipstadt, State Department special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism. 02:35 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. Hearing on Alternative Payment Methods & National Security Professionals familiar with digital currency technology testified on potential national security ... Professionals familiar with digital currency technology testified on potential national security concerns regarding alternative payment systems that are owned and operated in other countries, such as Russia and China. Alternative payments include mobile pay, e-wallets, and other methods; in China, popular mobile wallets are Alipay and WeChat Pay. The witnesses also answered questions on the risk that such foreign systems pose to the dominance of the U.S. dollar.
09:27 PM AKST Approx. 46 min. Washington Journal Amy Howe Attorney and Supreme Court blogger Amy Howe discussed two key cases before the Supreme Court this ... Attorney and Supreme Court blogger Amy Howe discussed two key cases before the Supreme Court this week, 303 Creative v. Elenis and Moore v. Harper, which have the potential to reshape anti-discrimination laws and the future of federal elections nationwide. 09:34 PM AKST Approx. 30 min. Washington Journal Rep. Mark Pocan Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations Committee, discussed the government funding ... Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations Committee, discussed the government funding deadline and increasing the debt ceiling, the lame duck session, and priorities for the 118th Congress. 04:11 AM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. Interior Secretary & Native Leaders Testify on Indian Boarding Schools Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Indian leaders testified about the damage done by federal ... Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Indian leaders testified about the damage done by federal Native American boarding schools created to acculturate native children starting in the 1870s. The witnesses told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee how the schools resulted in a loss of culture and language for tribes across the U.S., and they spoke about ways Congress could better assist tribal nations in sharing this history and repairing the damage done by removing native children from their parents.
10:13 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 56 min. Justices Hear Case on NC Congressional Map & Election Law The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 the Constitution does not allow a state to regulate federal elections ... The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 the Constitution does not allow a state to regulate federal elections that have no checks from other government entities, including the courts. This case hinged on the so-called independent state legislature theory--which argues the Constitution permits state lawmakers to set laws for congressional and presidential elections unchecked. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, and Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the dissenting opinion. The nation's highest court heard oral argument in Moore v. Harper back in December 2022. This case stemmed from North Carolina's 2021 congressional map that was approved by the Republican-controlled state legislature. Lawsuits were filed, challenging it on the basis it was gerrymandering in favor of the GOP, which is prohibited in North Carolina. The state Supreme Court agreed and blocked its use in the 2022 midterm elections. A new map was eventually completed by Court-appointed experts and used in the elections 10:04 PM AKST Approx. 2 hr. 42 min. Veterans Affairs Officials Testify on Toxic Exposure Legislation Veterans Affairs officials discussed ways to best implement the PACT Act, a bipartisan bill that ... Veterans Affairs officials discussed ways to best implement the PACT Act, a bipartisan bill that expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. Topics included speeding up the claims process, hiring veterans and informing veterans of expanded health care access. 06:16 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Fmr. Trump Administration Officials on COVID-19 Lessons Learned Dr. Scott Atlas, a former adviser on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined other former ... Dr. Scott Atlas, a former adviser on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined other former Trump administration officials and economists to discuss the economic impact and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics included vaccine development, efficacy of lockdowns, COVID-19 treatments and U.S. pandemic policies vs. other countries. The Committee to Unleash Prosperity hosted this discussion in Washington, DC.
01:09 AM AKST Approx. 9 min. President Biden Gives Remarks at Gun Violence Vigil President Biden gave remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at ... President Biden gave remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. He is joined by survivors and families impacted by gun violence. 12:46 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Justice Elena Kagan on Her Life, Career & the Law at UPenn Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan expounded on the importance of the stare decisis doctrine of ... Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan expounded on the importance of the stare decisis doctrine of adhering to prior precedent and why it matters to society's stability. She spoke about this, her life and career during more than an hour-long conversation with University of Pennsylvania's President Liz Magill. Other topics included women and diversity on the Court, the best job she's had, getting the call from President Obama to become a justice and favorite things including novels, TV shows and hobbies. 07:33 AM AKST Approx. 8 hr. 27 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.
01:18 AM AKST Approx. 39 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Question Time "How did his colleague Baroness Mone end up with nearly 30 million of taxpayers' money in her bank ... "How did his colleague Baroness Mone end up with nearly 30 million of taxpayers' money in her bank account?" asked Labour Party leader Keir Starmer to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during the House of Commons' weekly questions in London. The question was in reference to allegations House of Lords member Michelle Mone secretly profited from personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Sunak replied he "was absolutely shocked to read about the allegations," and further said, "It's absolutely right that she is no longer attending the House of Lords and therefore no longer has the conservative whip," amid news that Ms. Mone took a leave of absence from the upper chamber of parliament. The prime minister also took questions on a range of domestic and international issues. 02:03 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. Justice Samuel Alito on Leaked Opinion, Court's Legitimacy & the Law Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito publicly addressed the leaked draft opinion he authored ... Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito publicly addressed the leaked draft opinion he authored overturning Roe v. Wade and defended the high court's legitimacy. The justice called the leak a "shock" and "grave betrayal of trust by somebody" that made some of the justices "targets for assassination." His comments came during a discussion on his life, legal career, and constitutional law at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. The leak and overturning of Roe sparked nationwide protests including at several of the justices' homes. 04:00 PM AKST Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
01:57 AM AKST Approx. 22 min. Second Gentleman Holds Discussion on Combating Antisemitism "Let me be clear, words matter," said second gentleman Doug Emhoff; "people are no longer saying ... "Let me be clear, words matter," said second gentleman Doug Emhoff; "people are no longer saying the quiet parts out loud, they are literally screaming them." His comments came during a roundtable discussion at the White House combating antisemitism. The second gentleman referred to antisemitism as "an epidemic of hate facing our country," and said, "we're seeing a rapid rise in antisemitic rhetoric and acts." Also delivering remarks were White House Domestic Policy Adviser Susan Rice and Deborah Lipstadt, State Department special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism. 03:24 AM AKST Approx. 55 min. Secretary Buttigieg on Current State of Aviation Industry Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the CEOs of General Electric and United Airlines ... Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the CEOs of General Electric and United Airlines discussed the current state and future of the aviation industry with the Washington Post Live. Secretary Buttigieg explained why there were many flight delays and cancellations during the summer of 2022, saying, "demand came back more quickly than the airline sector was ready to support." He also described how the Department of Transportation is trying to improve the passenger experience, such as more transparency required for airlines. Also, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discussed how his company and the industry are trying to be more ecologically sustainable and predicted that the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act would be "one of the most consequential pieces of legislation passed in the last 30 years," due to its environmental provisions.
02:19 AM AKST Approx. 31 min. Senate Majority Leader Schumer on Expanded Majority Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in ... Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D) victory in Georgia's runoff election and what will be Democrats' 51-49 Senate majority in the 118th Congress, during a news conference on Capitol Hill. He also gave credit to activist Stacey Abrams for introducing Sen. Warnock to him and for Ms. Abrams' work in mobilizing Democrats in Georgia. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters joined Sen. Schumer, and they expounded on why Democrats did better than expected in the 2022 midterms, citing the quality of the candidates, an overly conservative Supreme Court, Democratic-led legislation, tactical decisions in the elections, and other factors. When asked about a bigger Democratic Senate majority diminishing the influence of Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and Joe Manchin (WV) in the next Congress--considered to be swing voters--Majority Leader Schumer replied that the two senators "don't always agree with us on certain issues, but they are trem 04:19 AM AKST Approx. 19 min. AZ Gov. Doug Ducey, Betsy DeVos and Others Discuss the Education System Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ), former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (Trump admin., 2017-21), and former ... Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ), former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (Trump admin., 2017-21), and former Gov. Bill Haslam (R-TN, 2011-19) discussed the U.S. education system during an event hosted by America Strong and Free. Several topics were addressed, including school choice, education savings accounts, higher education, and Title IX and transgender athletes. They also touched on the impact of the pandemic on the education system and the importance of parental involvement.
02:50 AM AKST Approx. 10 min. President Biden Gives Remarks at Gun Violence Vigil President Biden gave remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at ... President Biden gave remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. He is joined by survivors and families impacted by gun violence. 04:38 AM AKST Approx. 7 min. LIVE Pres. Biden on Brittney Griner's Release from Russia President Biden delivers remarks on the release of Brittney Griner from Russia. President Biden delivers remarks on the release of Brittney Griner from Russia.
03:00 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. LIVE Washington Journal 12/08/2022 04:45 AM AKST Approx. 14 min. AZ Gov. Doug Ducey, Betsy DeVos and Others Discuss the Education System Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ), former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (Trump admin., 2017-21), and former ... Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ), former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (Trump admin., 2017-21), and former Gov. Bill Haslam (R-TN, 2011-19) discussed the U.S. education system during an event hosted by America Strong and Free. Several topics were addressed, including school choice, education savings accounts, higher education, and Title IX and transgender athletes. They also touched on the impact of the pandemic on the education system and the importance of parental involvement.
04:59 AM AKST Approx. 7 hr. 8 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House will vote on the final version of marriage equality legislation to protect same-sex and ... The House will vote on the final version of marriage equality legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law. Members will also vote on the 2023 defense programs and policy bill. 04:59 AM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. LIVE John Kerry & Sen. Mitt Romney Discuss Climate Change U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) discuss ... U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) discuss climatepolicies and clean energy innovation during a Washington Post Live virtual event.
12:07 PM AKST Approx. 7 hr. 53 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 06:06 AM AKST Approx. 10 min. Pres. Biden on Brittney Griner's Release from Russia President Biden said "welcome home Brittney" as he announced the U.S. secured her release from a ... President Biden said "welcome home Brittney" as he announced the U.S. secured her release from a Russian prison. WNBA star Brittney Griner's release was a part of a prisoner swap with Russia for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. The president also acknowledged they were not able to secure the release of Paul Whelan, who has been in Russian custody since 2018. He stressed the U.S. continues to negotiate with Russia to free Mr. Whelan.
06:16 AM AKST Approx. 43 min. Washington Journal Open Forum Viewer calls. Viewer calls.
06:59 AM AKST Approx. 6 hr. 44 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will continue work on President Biden's judicial nominations for U.S. District and ... The Senate will continue work on President Biden's judicial nominations for U.S. District and Circuit Courts.
01:43 PM AKST Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. LIVE U.S. Senate Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, ... Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
03:30 PM AKST Approx. 4 hr. 30 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.