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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. 58 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. 54 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. 2 hr. 59 min. LIVE Washington Journal 09/19/2017 12:58 AM HST Approx. 32 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Durbin & Wyden on Health Care Democratic Senators took to the Senate floor on Monday evening to debate the new health care ... Democratic Senators took to the Senate floor on Monday evening to debate the new health care legislation introduced last week by Senators Graham (R-SC) and Cassidy (R-LA). This portion of the floor debate includes Senators Dick Durbin and Ron Wyden. 12:54 AM HST Approx. 41 min. INSA Intelligence Conference Principal Deputy DNI Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Sue Gordon, outlined the agency's top ... Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Sue Gordon, outlined the agency's top priorities during an intelligence and national security summit in Washington, DC. These priorities included the North Korean nuclear threat, Iran and intel gathering via FISA's section 702 which authorizes the intelligence community to access communications of non-U.S. persons outside of the U.S. The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) and Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) hosted this summit.
03:59 AM HST Approx. 5 hr. 23 min. LIVE United Nations General Assembly - General Debate President Trump and the U.N. Secretary-General are among the leaders delivering speeches at the ... President Trump and the U.N. Secretary-General are among the leaders delivering speeches at the general debate portion of the opening of the 72nd U.N. General Assembly in New York. 01:30 AM HST Approx. 34 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Warren, Baldwin & Merkley on Health Care Democratic Senators took to the Senate floor on Monday evening to debate the new health care ... Democratic Senators took to the Senate floor on Monday evening to debate the new health care legislation introduced last week by Senators Graham (R-SC) and Cassidy (R-LA). This portion of the floor debate includes Senators Elizabeth Warren, Tammy Baldwin & Jeff Merkley. 01:35 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 24 min. House Foreign Affairs Hearing on North Korea The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on sanctions and other diplomatic efforts aimed ... The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on sanctions and other diplomatic efforts aimed at pressuring North Korea to end its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development programs. The hearing came the day after the United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to introduce new sanctions on North Korea, specifically targeting its natural gas and oil imports and its textile exports. Two officials from the State and Treasury departments testified on the potential efficacy of the sanctions, and outlined the challenges the U.S. and its allies face in enforcing them.
09:22 AM HST Approx. 45 min. President Trump Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in ... President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York City. President Trump focused much of his address on confronting leaders of North Korea and Iran, both of which he referred to as rogue states that threatened international peace and security. He called on the U.N. Security Council to maintain its unity in pressuring North Korea to end its nuclear program, and on Iran to halt its support for terror groups in the Middle East. He concluded his remarks by denouncing socialist governments like that in Venezuela, calling them harmful to the people they govern. 02:04 AM HST Approx. 37 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Cory Booker on Health Care Democratic Senators took to the Senate floor on Monday evening to debate the new health care ... Democratic Senators took to the Senate floor on Monday evening to debate the new health care legislation introduced last week by Senators Graham (R-SC) and Cassidy (R-LA). This portion includes Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) 03:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 34 min. LIVE Ambassador to Russia Nomination Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on the nomination of former Gov. Jon Huntsman ... Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on the nomination of former Gov. Jon Huntsman (R-UT) to be ambassador to Russia and A. Wess Mitchell to serve as assistant secretary of State for european and eurasian affairs.
10:07 AM HST Approx. 57 min. Texas Lawmakers & Hurricane Harvey Response C-SPAN followed three Democratic Texas lawmakers in the Houston area as they participated in ... C-SPAN followed three Democratic Texas lawmakers in the Houston area as they participated in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The first stop was the Christian Tabernacle church where Rep. Gene Green spoke with volunteers and hurricane victims. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee organized relief supplies for victims at the Green House International Church, and Rep. Al Green held a tele-conference call with victims. 02:41 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. House Ways and Means Subcmte. Hearing on Taxpayer Disputes The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing on resolving taxpayer disputes. ... The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing on resolving taxpayer disputes. A former IRS commissioner and several career taxpayer advocates presented their thoughts about and experiences with the current system and appeals process for resolving disputes with the IRS. All four witnesses agreed with the position that the system is inefficient and intimidating, and that action by Congress and the IRS is needed to make the dispute resolution process faster, simpler, and less intimidating. 06:33 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 18 min. Senate Commerce Hearing on Self-Driving Trucks The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the future of ... The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the future of self-driving trucks and how federal regulators can promote innovation, competition, and safety in the development of autonomous vehicles. Witnesses spoke about the need for a comprehensive federal regulatory framework to guide the development and safe implementation of new self-driving technologies. They also talked about the impact autonomous commercial vehicles could have on commerce, the workforce, and future infrastructure projects.
11:04 AM HST Approx. 24 min. U.N. Secretary-General Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks as the 72nd U.N. General ... United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks as the 72nd U.N. General Assembly prepared to open its general debate session. He focused much of his speech on growing tensions with the North Korean government, which had fired two missiles over Japanese territory in the previous month. While much of the secretary-general's speech was aimed at North Korea, he also cautioned the United States against "totally destroying North Korea" in a protracted military showdown. 03:59 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Senate meets at 10am and will consider the nomination of Noel Francisco to be U.S. Solicitor ... Senate meets at 10am and will consider the nomination of Noel Francisco to be U.S. Solicitor General. A final vote on the nomination could come just after Noon eastern. 08:51 AM HST Approx. 21 min. Kev Coleman HealthPocket's Head of Research and Data Kev Coleman discussed the upcoming healthcare open ... HealthPocket's Head of Research and Data Kev Coleman discussed the upcoming healthcare open enrollment period and his resent study about the rising cost of prescription drugs.
11:28 AM HST Approx. 36 min. French President Macron Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the ... French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at the U.N.'s headquarters in New York City. He said it was France's duty to speak up for the the voiceless, and called on the U.N. and its member states to step up actions in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis along Myanmar's eastern border with Bangladesh. President Macron also called on North Korea to denuclearize, and said that despite the U.S.'s announced exit from the Paris Agreement on climate change, France would continue to support global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. 07:00 AM HST Approx. 45 min. President Trump Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in ... President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York City. President Trump focused much of his address on confronting leaders of North Korea and Iran, both of which he referred to as rogue states that threatened international peace and security. He called on the U.N. Security Council to maintain its unity in pressuring North Korea to end its nuclear program, and on Iran to halt its support for terror groups in the Middle East. He concluded his remarks by denouncing socialist governments like that in Venezuela, calling them harmful to the people they govern. 09:12 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. LIVE Campaign 2018 Democratic Committee Meeting on Voter Privacy and Rights The Democratic Policy and Communications Committee holds a hearing on President Trump's election ... The Democratic Policy and Communications Committee holds a hearing on President Trump's election commission and concerns it has raised over potential privacy violations and voter suppression.
12:04 PM HST Approx. 26 min. Turkish President Erdoğan Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdoan delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening ... Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdoan delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City. He focused the bulk of his remarks on the ongoing civil conflict in Syria, which he said has deepened political and military distrust not just in the Middle East, but around the world. He also called on the U.N. and its member nations to do more to help the Muslim Rohingya people in Myanmar who have been pushed from their homes by militants along the Bangladeshi border. 07:45 AM HST Approx. 30 min. Texas Lawmakers & Hurricane Harvey Response C-SPAN followed three Democratic Texas lawmakers in the Houston area as they participated in ... C-SPAN followed three Democratic Texas lawmakers in the Houston area as they participated in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The first stop was the Christian Tabernacle church where Rep. Gene Green spoke with volunteers and hurricane victims. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee organized relief supplies for victims at the Green House International Church, and Rep. Al Green held a tele-conference call with victims. 10:48 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 17 min. Senate Finance on Business Tax Code The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine possible reforms to the U.S. business tax ... The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine possible reforms to the U.S. business tax code. The committee heard from tax policy experts who offered testimony on changes they believe could spur economic growth while taking into consideration the substantial revenue corporate taxes generate for the federal government. In his opening statement, Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) expressed his hope that the committee can proceed on tax reform through regular order and in a bipartisan manner. Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) said he also hoped for a bipartisan solution, but expressed his skepticism due to Majority Leader McConnell's position that tax reform would be passed through the budget reconciliation process.
12:30 PM HST Approx. 29 min. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks during the general debate of the ... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City. His remarks largely focused on what he called a major shift in the world's relationship with Israel, one he said had improved over the past year as world leaders and investors had warmed to the world's only Jewish nation state. Prime Minister Netanyahu also praised President Trump and said Israel's alliance with the U.S. would continue to remain invaluable, and called on the U.N. and its member nations to take a stronger line with Iran, which he said continued to harbor nuclear ambitions that threatened world peace and security. 08:15 AM HST Approx. 5 hr. 1 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Senate meets at 10am and will consider the nomination of Noel Francisco to be U.S. Solicitor ... Senate meets at 10am and will consider the nomination of Noel Francisco to be U.S. Solicitor General. A final vote on the nomination could come just after Noon eastern. 01:05 PM HST Approx. 56 min. Electricity Industry and Electrical Grid Reliability The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on the electricity industry ... The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on the electricity industry and the reliability of the U.S. electric grid. Officials, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chair Neil Chatterjee, talked about ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen the country's electricity infrastructure and electric grid, as well as the Energy Department's and FERC's roles in responding to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The hearing was relatively brief due to a series of votes on the House floor in which members needed to participate.
12:59 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. LIVE Virginia Gubernatorial Debate Virginia's 2017 gubernatorial candidates Ralph Northam (D) and Ed Gillespie (R) participate in a ... Virginia's 2017 gubernatorial candidates Ralph Northam (D) and Ed Gillespie (R) participate in a debate hosted by NBC4/WRC-TV and moderated by "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd. 01:16 PM HST Approx. 37 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 02:01 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 23 min. Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Sex Traffickers The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing examining legislation to combat sex trafficking, ... The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing examining legislation to combat sex trafficking, specifically a section of the bill that would allow victims to sue internet companies that facilitated these crimes. One of the witnesses, Yvonne Ambrose, gave a heartfelt testimony about her daughter that was a sex trafficking victim recruited online and later brutally murdered. Other witnesses included the general counsels from both the Internet Association and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Former longtime U.S. representative turned California Attorney General Xavier Becerra also gave testimony in this two-hour hearing.
02:00 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. President Trump Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in ... President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York City. President Trump focused much of his address on confronting leaders of North Korea and Iran, both of which he referred to as rogue states that threatened international peace and security. He called on the U.N. Security Council to maintain its unity in pressuring North Korea to end its nuclear program, and on Iran to halt its support for terror groups in the Middle East. He concluded his remarks by denouncing socialist governments like that in Venezuela, calling them harmful to the people they govern. 01:53 PM HST Approx. 9 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Warren D-MA on Equifax Security Data Breach Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talks about the recent Equifax data breach, and introduces a bill to ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talks about the recent Equifax data breach, and introduces a bill to reform privacy requirements and the way customer information is handled. 04:24 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 14 min. Senate Finance on Business Tax Code The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine possible reforms to the U.S. business tax ... The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine possible reforms to the U.S. business tax code. The committee heard from tax policy experts who offered testimony on changes they believe could spur economic growth while taking into consideration the substantial revenue corporate taxes generate for the federal government. In his opening statement, Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) expressed his hope that the committee can proceed on tax reform through regular order and in a bipartisan manner. Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) said he also hoped for a bipartisan solution, but expressed his skepticism due to Majority Leader McConnell's position that tax reform would be passed through the budget reconciliation process.
03:00 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 24 min. Navy Incidents at Sea Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed ... Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the recent ship incidents at sea. In August 2017, the USS John S. McCain collided with an oil tanker off the coast of Singapore, killing 10 sailors. In addition, seven sailors died in June when the USS Fitzgerald collided with a cargo ship in the Sea of Japan. Adm. Richardson, chief of naval operations, said the Navy has taken steps to evaluate safety standards, ship certifications and force readiness. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), chairman of the committee, called the incidents unacceptable and alarming and urged the Navy to take immediate actions. 02:02 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 8 min. Ambassador to Russia & Asst. Secretary of State Nominations, Part 1 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing to hear from Jon Huntsman, ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing to hear from Jon Huntsman, President Trump's nominee to be the next U.S. ambassador to Russia. He's a former ambassador to China who served during the Obama administration and a former governor of Utah and 2012 GOP presidential candidate. He discussed some of the areas of conflict between the U.S.and Russia, and also commented on the importance of engaging Russia to help diffuse North Korea's nuclear ambitiions. He was followed by Wess Mitchell who is the nominee to head the State Department's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. The committee is chaired by Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN). 06:38 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. U.S.-Ukraine Relations The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on U.S.-Ukraine relations ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on U.S.-Ukraine relations with Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, the Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. The vice prime minister spoke about the challenges facing Ukraine as it initiated significant political and economic reforms while fighting a conflict on its eastern border against pro-Russian forces.
05:24 PM HST Approx. 44 min. President Trump Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in ... President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York City. President Trump focused much of his address on confronting leaders of North Korea and Iran, both of which he referred to as rogue states that threatened international peace and security. He called on the U.N. Security Council to maintain its unity in pressuring North Korea to end its nuclear program, and on Iran to halt its support for terror groups in the Middle East. He concluded his remarks by denouncing socialist governments like that in Venezuela, calling them harmful to the people they govern. 04:10 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. Virgina Gubernatorial Debate Virginia's 2017 gubernatorial candidates Ralph Northam (D) and Ed Gillespie (R) participated in a ... Virginia's 2017 gubernatorial candidates Ralph Northam (D) and Ed Gillespie (R) participated in a debate hosted by NBC4/WRC-TV and moderated by "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd. Questions asked of the candidates covered a number of topics, including economic growth, public education policy, and the candidates' potential governing relationships with President Trump. 08:06 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 23 min. Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Sex Traffickers The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing examining legislation to combat sex trafficking, ... The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing examining legislation to combat sex trafficking, specifically a section of the bill that would allow victims to sue internet companies that facilitated these crimes. One of the witnesses, Yvonne Ambrose, gave a heartfelt testimony about her daughter that was a sex trafficking victim recruited online and later brutally murdered. Other witnesses included the general counsels from both the Internet Association and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Former longtime U.S. representative turned California Attorney General Xavier Becerra also gave testimony in this two-hour hearing.
06:08 PM HST Approx. 26 min. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks during the general debate of the ... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City. His remarks largely focused on what he called a major shift in the world's relationship with Israel, one he said had improved over the past year as world leaders and investors had warmed to the world's only Jewish nation state. Prime Minister Netanyahu also praised President Trump and said Israel's alliance with the U.S. would continue to remain invaluable, and called on the U.N. and its member nations to take a stronger line with Iran, which he said continued to harbor nuclear ambitions that threatened world peace and security. 05:10 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Campaign 2018 Democratic Committee Meeting on Voter Privacy and Rights Senate Democrats heard testimony from a number of policy experts to examine the state of voting ... Senate Democrats heard testimony from a number of policy experts to examine the state of voting rights in the U.S. following the establishment of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity. The president's commission, led by Vice President Mike Pence and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, was created in May 2017 to investigate alleged voter fraud in the 2016 election. Speaking before a panel of Democratic senators organized by Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), witnesses questioned the motives behind the establishment of the president's commission and expressed concern that it could lead to an infringement of voting rights, especially in minority communities. Witnesses also offered their own suggestions as to how federal elections could be run to encourage broader participation in the electoral process. 10:29 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 13 min. Senate Finance on Business Tax Code The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine possible reforms to the U.S. business tax ... The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine possible reforms to the U.S. business tax code. The committee heard from tax policy experts who offered testimony on changes they believe could spur economic growth while taking into consideration the substantial revenue corporate taxes generate for the federal government. In his opening statement, Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) expressed his hope that the committee can proceed on tax reform through regular order and in a bipartisan manner. Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) said he also hoped for a bipartisan solution, but expressed his skepticism due to Majority Leader McConnell's position that tax reform would be passed through the budget reconciliation process.
06:34 PM HST Approx. 36 min. French President Macron Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the ... French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at the U.N.'s headquarters in New York City. He said it was France's duty to speak up for the the voiceless, and called on the U.N. and its member states to step up actions in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis along Myanmar's eastern border with Bangladesh. President Macron also called on North Korea to denuclearize, and said that despite the U.S.'s announced exit from the Paris Agreement on climate change, France would continue to support global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. 06:44 PM HST Approx. 23 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Marco Rubio R-FL on Hurricane Irma Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed the damage to Florida caused by Hurricane Irma and the ... Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed the damage to Florida caused by Hurricane Irma and the government's response. 12:42 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. U.S.-Ukraine Relations The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on U.S.-Ukraine relations ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on U.S.-Ukraine relations with Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, the Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. The vice prime minister spoke about the challenges facing Ukraine as it initiated significant political and economic reforms while fighting a conflict on its eastern border against pro-Russian forces.
07:10 PM HST Approx. 26 min. Turkish President Erdoğan Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdoan delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening ... Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdoan delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City. He focused the bulk of his remarks on the ongoing civil conflict in Syria, which he said has deepened political and military distrust not just in the Middle East, but around the world. He also called on the U.N. and its member nations to do more to help the Muslim Rohingya people in Myanmar who have been pushed from their homes by militants along the Bangladeshi border. 07:07 PM HST Approx. 32 min. Washington Journal Ronald Sanders Ronald Sanders Antiguan & Barbudan Ambassador to the U.S. discussed the impact of Irma on his ... Ronald Sanders Antiguan & Barbudan Ambassador to the U.S. discussed the impact of Irma on his country and the Caribbean Islands. 02:11 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. Hearing on North Korea's Access to Foreign Financing A House Financial Services subcommittee held a hearing on proposed legislation to strengthen U.S. ... A House Financial Services subcommittee held a hearing on proposed legislation to strengthen U.S. sanctions against North Korea and some of the countries in which it is suspected of conducting money laundering operations, like China and Russia. Four scholars on East Asian military politics, two of them former federal government advisers, testified on what provisions legislators could include to boost the efficacy of not just U.S. sanctions, but also those from the United Nations Security Council.
07:36 PM HST Approx. 25 min. U.N. Secretary-General Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks as the 72nd U.N. General ... United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks as the 72nd U.N. General Assembly prepared to open its general debate session. He focused much of his speech on growing tensions with the North Korean government, which had fired two missiles over Japanese territory in the previous month. While much of the secretary-general's speech was aimed at North Korea, he also cautioned the United States against "totally destroying North Korea" in a protracted military showdown. 07:39 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Ambassador to Russia & Asst. Secretary of State Nominations, Part 1 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing to hear from Jon Huntsman, ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing to hear from Jon Huntsman, President Trump's nominee to be the next U.S. ambassador to Russia. He's a former ambassador to China who served during the Obama administration and a former governor of Utah and 2012 GOP presidential candidate. He discussed some of the areas of conflict between the U.S.and Russia, and also commented on the importance of engaging Russia to help diffuse North Korea's nuclear ambitiions. He was followed by Wess Mitchell who is the nominee to head the State Department's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. The committee is chaired by Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN). 04:11 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. Urban Superintendents Academy Conference Former Obama administration Education Secretary John King was a keynote speaker at a conference of ... Former Obama administration Education Secretary John King was a keynote speaker at a conference of urban school superintendents. Among the issues he spoke about were the so-called "school-to-prison pipeline" and early childhood education. Also addressing the gathering was the superintendent of the Kansas City, Missouri public school system who shared his experiences and educational strategies. The event was co-hosted by AASA, the School Superintendents Association and Howard University.
08:01 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 20 min. Navy Incidents at Sea Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed ... Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the recent ship incidents at sea. In August 2017, the USS John S. McCain collided with an oil tanker off the coast of Singapore, killing 10 sailors. In addition, seven sailors died in June when the USS Fitzgerald collided with a cargo ship in the Sea of Japan. Adm. Richardson, chief of naval operations, said the Navy has taken steps to evaluate safety standards, ship certifications and force readiness. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), chairman of the committee, called the incidents unacceptable and alarming and urged the Navy to take immediate actions. 08:46 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Ambassador to Russia & Asst. Secretary of State Nominations, Part 2 Following the recess for Senate votes, the Foreign Relations Committee finished its questioning of ... Following the recess for Senate votes, the Foreign Relations Committee finished its questioning of U.S. Ambassador to Russia nominee Jon Huntsman. This portion began with questions by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). 06:01 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. LIVE Heritage Foundation on Refugee Resettlement Program Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion on the U.S. refugee resettlement policy. Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion on the U.S. refugee resettlement policy.
10:21 PM HST Approx. 26 min. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks during the general debate of the ... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City. His remarks largely focused on what he called a major shift in the world's relationship with Israel, one he said had improved over the past year as world leaders and investors had warmed to the world's only Jewish nation state. Prime Minister Netanyahu also praised President Trump and said Israel's alliance with the U.S. would continue to remain invaluable, and called on the U.N. and its member nations to take a stronger line with Iran, which he said continued to harbor nuclear ambitions that threatened world peace and security. 09:47 PM HST Approx. 58 min. Virgina Gubernatorial Debate Virginia's 2017 gubernatorial candidates Ralph Northam (D) and Ed Gillespie (R) participated in a ... Virginia's 2017 gubernatorial candidates Ralph Northam (D) and Ed Gillespie (R) participated in a debate hosted by NBC4/WRC-TV and moderated by "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd. Questions asked of the candidates covered a number of topics, including economic growth, public education policy, and the candidates' potential governing relationships with President Trump. 07:32 AM HST Approx. 6 hr. 28 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.
10:47 PM HST Approx. 36 min. French President Macron Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the ... French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at the U.N.'s headquarters in New York City. He said it was France's duty to speak up for the the voiceless, and called on the U.N. and its member states to step up actions in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis along Myanmar's eastern border with Bangladesh. President Macron also called on North Korea to denuclearize, and said that despite the U.S.'s announced exit from the Paris Agreement on climate change, France would continue to support global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. 10:45 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. Campaign 2018 Democratic Committee Meeting on Voter Privacy and Rights Senate Democrats heard testimony from a number of policy experts to examine the state of voting ... Senate Democrats heard testimony from a number of policy experts to examine the state of voting rights in the U.S. following the establishment of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity. The president's commission, led by Vice President Mike Pence and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, was created in May 2017 to investigate alleged voter fraud in the 2016 election. Speaking before a panel of Democratic senators organized by Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), witnesses questioned the motives behind the establishment of the president's commission and expressed concern that it could lead to an infringement of voting rights, especially in minority communities. Witnesses also offered their own suggestions as to how federal elections could be run to encourage broader participation in the electoral process. 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.
11:23 PM HST Approx. 26 min. Turkish President Erdoğan Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdoan delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening ... Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdoan delivered remarks during the general debate of the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City. He focused the bulk of his remarks on the ongoing civil conflict in Syria, which he said has deepened political and military distrust not just in the Middle East, but around the world. He also called on the U.N. and its member nations to do more to help the Muslim Rohingya people in Myanmar who have been pushed from their homes by militants along the Bangladeshi border. 12:20 AM HST Approx. 24 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Marco Rubio R-FL on Hurricane Irma Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed the damage to Florida caused by Hurricane Irma and the ... Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed the damage to Florida caused by Hurricane Irma and the government's response.
11:49 PM HST Approx. 25 min. U.N. Secretary-General Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks as the 72nd U.N. General ... United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks as the 72nd U.N. General Assembly prepared to open its general debate session. He focused much of his speech on growing tensions with the North Korean government, which had fired two missiles over Japanese territory in the previous month. While much of the secretary-general's speech was aimed at North Korea, he also cautioned the United States against "totally destroying North Korea" in a protracted military showdown. 12:44 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 22 min. Navy Incidents at Sea Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed ... Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the recent ship incidents at sea. In August 2017, the USS John S. McCain collided with an oil tanker off the coast of Singapore, killing 10 sailors. In addition, seven sailors died in June when the USS Fitzgerald collided with a cargo ship in the Sea of Japan. Adm. Richardson, chief of naval operations, said the Navy has taken steps to evaluate safety standards, ship certifications and force readiness. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), chairman of the committee, called the incidents unacceptable and alarming and urged the Navy to take immediate actions.
12:14 AM HST Approx. 45 min. President Trump Remarks at United Nations General Assembly - General Debate President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in ... President Trump delivered remarks at the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York City. President Trump focused much of his address on confronting leaders of North Korea and Iran, both of which he referred to as rogue states that threatened international peace and security. He called on the U.N. Security Council to maintain its unity in pressuring North Korea to end its nuclear program, and on Iran to halt its support for terror groups in the Middle East. He concluded his remarks by denouncing socialist governments like that in Venezuela, calling them harmful to the people they govern. 03:06 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. LIVE Senate Aging Panel on Disaster Aid for Elderly Senate Aging Committee holds a hearing on disaster preparedness and response for the elderly. Senate Aging Committee holds a hearing on disaster preparedness and response for the elderly.
12:59 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 09/20/2017 04:40 AM HST Approx. 26 min. Washington Journal Mary Ellen McIntire CQ Roll Call Health Care Reporter Mary Ellen McIntire discussed renewed efforts in the Senate to ... CQ Roll Call Health Care Reporter Mary Ellen McIntire discussed renewed efforts in the Senate to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
04:00 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 28 min. LIVE Senate Judiciary on Judicial Nominations The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a nomination hearing for Allison Eid to serve on the United ... The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a nomination hearing for Allison Eid to serve on the United States Tenth Circuit. Eid would fill the seat vacated by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. 05:06 AM HST Approx. 59 min. Texas Lawmakers & Hurricane Harvey Response C-SPAN followed three Democratic Texas lawmakers in the Houston area as they participated in ... C-SPAN followed three Democratic Texas lawmakers in the Houston area as they participated in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The first stop was the Christian Tabernacle church where Rep. Gene Green spoke with volunteers and hurricane victims. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee organized relief supplies for victims at the Green House International Church, and Rep. Al Green held a tele-conference call with victims.
06:28 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 34 min. LIVE World Leaders Remarks at U.N. General Assembly - General Debate World leaders, including British Prime Minister Theresa May, deliver remarks at the opening of the ... World leaders, including British Prime Minister Theresa May, deliver remarks at the opening of the 72nd U.N. General Assembly in New York. 06:05 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LIVE State and Local Immigration Policy Center for American Progress hosts a discussion on state and local immigration policy. Center for American Progress hosts a discussion on state and local immigration policy.
09:02 AM HST Approx. 8 hr. 58 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 07:35 AM HST Approx. 4 hr. 25 min. LIVE U.S. Senate
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