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06:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 59 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. 7 hr. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 06:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 10 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
12:59 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 2 min. LIVE Washington Journal 10/23/2017 01:00 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. Oona Hathaway & Scott Shapiro, "The Internationalists" Yale Law School professors Oona Hathaway and Scott Shapiro recall the 1928 Paris Peace Pact, also ... Yale Law School professors Oona Hathaway and Scott Shapiro recall the 1928 Paris Peace Pact, also known as the Kellogg-Briand Pact, that outlawed war and was signed by close to every country in the world.. 12:10 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Oral Histories Diana Walker Photojournalism Interview Former Time magazine White House photographer Diana Walker covered the administrations of ... Former Time magazine White House photographer Diana Walker covered the administrations of Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. In this interview, she talked about her career and her behind-the-scenes access. She is the author of "The Bigger Picture: Thirty Years of Portraits" and "Hillary: The Photographs of Diana Walker." The Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin recorded this interview and archived her photos along with those of other nationally recognized photographers.
04:01 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. Sen. McCain Receives 2017 Liberty Medal Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) was honored with the National Constitution Center's 2017 Liberty Medal in ... Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) was honored with the National Constitution Center's 2017 Liberty Medal in Philadelphia. Former Vice President Joe Biden delivered keynote remarks and presented Sen. McCain with the award. Other speakers included Starbucks Executive Chair Howard Schultz, University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and National Constitution Center CEO Jeffrey Rosen. 02:00 AM HST Approx. 31 min. The Communicators Angwin & McCabe A look at how Russia used Facebook to send political ads to American voters in 2016 and at how ... A look at how Russia used Facebook to send political ads to American voters in 2016 and at how Congress is responding. ProPublica reporter Julia Angwin described how Facebook's platform could be used by Russia unobtrusively; David McCable of Axios talked about congressional hearings on Russia's use of the ads. 01:24 AM HST Approx. 11 min. Portland Head Light Portland Head Light was completed in 1791 and guided ships safely into Portland Harbor. Portland ... Portland Head Light was completed in 1791 and guided ships safely into Portland Harbor. Portland Head Light Museum Director Jeanne Gross talked about the history of the state's oldest light house.
05:48 AM HST Approx. 11 min. Washington Journal Christopher Salviati Apartment List economist Chris Salavati discussed his analysis of the mortgage interest deduction, ... Apartment List economist Chris Salavati discussed his analysis of the mortgage interest deduction, how it benefits high income households, and how it compares to money granted under federal rental assistance programs. 02:31 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Mike Pompeo on National Security CIA Director Mike Pompeo spoke about national security policy at an event hosted by the Foundation ... CIA Director Mike Pompeo spoke about national security policy at an event hosted by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He discussed several issues including cybersecurity, threats from Iran, Russia and North Korea, modernization of intelligence gathering capabilities, and the ongoing threat posed by ISIS in Iraq, Syria and around the globe. 01:35 AM HST Approx. 25 min. Vietnam War - 50 Years Later with Sen. John McCain Navy flier John McCain was shot down over North Vietnam during his 23rd mission on October 26, ... Navy flier John McCain was shot down over North Vietnam during his 23rd mission on October 26, 1967. He ejected from his Skyhawk bomber into a lake, was captured, beaten and held in filthy conditions with poor medical care despite life-threatening injuries. Two of the more than five years he was held as a POW were spent in solitary confinement. On this 50th anniversary, Senator McCain talked with American History TV about those events, and he reflected on the war's legacy and impact on America.
05:59 AM HST Approx. 15 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House returns for legislative business and will vote at 6:30pm The House returns for legislative business and will vote at 6:30pm 03:43 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. H.R. McMaster on National Security National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster spoke about the administration's strategy to protect the ... National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster spoke about the administration's strategy to protect the homeland from global threats. He also briefly took questions including one about the Niger attack that left four U.S. soldiers dead. He stressed that an investigation is underway and more details will come out once it is complete. Mr. McMaster's comments and remarks came as he spoke at a conference hosted by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. 02:00 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Federal Funding for Scientific Research A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee held a hearing with university ... A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee held a hearing with university professors and medical experts on federal funding for scientific research. Subcommittee chair Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) called for greater transparency involving federally funded research. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), ranking member of the subcommittee, said federal funding for scientific research remains a necessary investment in the nation's future.
06:14 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. Washington Journal Paul Singer and Darlene Superville USA Today Washington Correspondent Paul Singer and Associated Press White House Reporter Darlene ... USA Today Washington Correspondent Paul Singer and Associated Press White House Reporter Darlene Superville discussed the week ahead in Washington. 04:55 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. USAID Food for Peace Program The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing examining the U.S. Agency for International ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing examining the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Food for Peace program as well as ways to distribute food aid more effectively around the world. Witnesses included the Acting Director for the Food for Peace office, a representative from Catholic Relief Services, and an official from the Government Accountability Office. 03:01 AM HST Approx. 5 min. Sarah Ferris Update on 2018 budget, emergency spending and tax reform from Politico reporter Sarah Ferris. Update on 2018 budget, emergency spending and tax reform from Politico reporter Sarah Ferris.
07:14 AM HST Approx. 45 min. Vietnam War - 50 Years Later with Sen. John McCain Navy flier John McCain was shot down over North Vietnam during his 23rd mission on October 26, ... Navy flier John McCain was shot down over North Vietnam during his 23rd mission on October 26, 1967. He ejected from his Skyhawk bomber into a lake, was captured, beaten and held in filthy conditions with poor medical care despite life-threatening injuries. Two of the more than five years he was held as a POW were spent in solitary confinement. On this 50th anniversary, Senator McCain talked with American History TV about those events, and he reflected on the war's legacy and impact on America. 06:31 AM HST Approx. 32 min. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered remarks and answered questions on the Iran ... Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered remarks and answered questions on the Iran nuclear deal. He spoke at the annual Moscow Nonproliferation Conference in Moscow. In his remarks, he stressed that any break up of the Iran deal would send an "alarming" signal to the international community and could threaten global security, especially as it pertains to the situation in North Korea. The foreign minister's comments came one week after President Trump announced the U.S. would not certify the deal and said it was one of the worst and most "one-sided transactions the U.S. has ever entered into." 03:06 AM HST Approx. 27 min. U.S.-Arab Relations General Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), spoke about the military ... General Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), spoke about the military campaign against ISIS and what he calls a "by, with, and through" approach of U.S. forces alongside indigenous troops in the Middle East. He also talked about the lessons he's learned during his tenure as CENTCOM commander. He spoke at a policymakers conference of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations. General Votel was introduced by the United Arab Emirates' ambassador to the U.S.
07:59 AM HST Approx. 14 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House returns for legislative business and will vote at 6:30pm The House returns for legislative business and will vote at 6:30pm 07:03 AM HST Approx. 29 min. The Communicators Angwin & McCabe A look at how Russia used Facebook to send political ads to American voters in 2016 and at how ... A look at how Russia used Facebook to send political ads to American voters in 2016 and at how Congress is responding. ProPublica reporter Julia Angwin described how Facebook's platform could be used by Russia unobtrusively; David McCable of Axios talked about congressional hearings on Russia's use of the ads. 03:33 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. Census Modernization Efforts Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform ... Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about efforts to modernize operations of the U.S. Census Bureau ahead of the next decennial census, scheduled for 2020. Secretary Ross outlined some information technology investments the agency was making to streamline data collection, and took a series of questions on the Census Bureau's efforts to reach out to traditionally underrepresented communities and contain costs.
08:13 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Q&A Sherman Gillums, Jr. Interview with Sherman Gillums, Jr., executive director of Paralyzed Veterans of America. Mr. ... Interview with Sherman Gillums, Jr., executive director of Paralyzed Veterans of America. Mr. Gillums, a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, talked about his own paralysis and the work that his organization does to help paralyzed vets. 07:32 AM HST Approx. 19 min. Washington Journal Paul Singer and Darlene Superville USA Today Washington Correspondent Paul Singer and Associated Press White House Reporter Darlene ... USA Today Washington Correspondent Paul Singer and Associated Press White House Reporter Darlene Superville discussed the week ahead in Washington. 05:38 AM HST Approx. 39 min. Census Modernization Efforts A slate of government oversight and non-governmental organization officials testified before the ... A slate of government oversight and non-governmental organization officials testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about efforts to modernize operations of the U.S. Census Bureau ahead of the next decennial census, scheduled for 2020. Their testimony followed that of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, and mainly focused on concerns about underrepresentation of some marginalized groups in the 2020 Census.
09:25 AM HST Approx. 35 min. LIVE Medal of Honor Ceremony President Trump holds a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room at the White House. President Trump holds a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room at the White House. 07:51 AM HST Approx. 17 min. LIVE President & Singapore Prime Minister Joint Statement President Trump and Singapore Prime Minister Lee give joint statements in the Rose Garden at the ... President Trump and Singapore Prime Minister Lee give joint statements in the Rose Garden at the White House. 06:17 AM HST Approx. 56 min. LIVE Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Leon Panetta The Hudson Institute hosted a conference with lawmakers and former intelligence officials on ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference with lawmakers and former intelligence officials on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included a discussion with former CIA Director and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. He urged the Trump administration to "lower the volume of rhetoric" on North Korea and said U.S. policy should focus on better containment and deterrence. In addition, Mr. Panetta criticized the Trump administration's policy toward Russia and the Iran nuclear agreement.
10:00 AM HST Approx. 32 min. LIVE Pentagon Briefing Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Joseph Dunford briefs reporters on military operations in Niger, ... Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Joseph Dunford briefs reporters on military operations in Niger, following the attack of U.S. soldiers in that country. 08:08 AM HST Approx. 51 min. French Defense Minister French Defense Minister Florence Parly said scrapping the Iran nuclear agreement would be a "gift" ... French Defense Minister Florence Parly said scrapping the Iran nuclear agreement would be a "gift" to Iranian hardliners and a "first step towards future wars." This comes after President Trump's recent announcement to decertify the agreement and continued threats to ultimately pull out of the deal. She gave these remarks at a forum in Washington, DC where she also talked about her nation's defense and national security strategy, global terror threats and French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for a joint European Union defense force. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 07:13 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. LIVE Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Panel Discussions The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included a series of panel discussions with lawmakers and former government officials. Speakers included Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq & Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad and former State Department Senior Adviser on Iran Ray Takeyh.
10:32 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 58 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States House of Representatives from the Capitol ... Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States House of Representatives from the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. 08:59 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 50 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will resume debate on the $36.5B disaster aid bill (H.R. 2266). The bill also includes ... The Senate will resume debate on the $36.5B disaster aid bill (H.R. 2266). The bill also includes funding for wildlife recovery efforts and debt relief for national flood insurance program. 08:35 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. LIVE Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Gen. Petraeus The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included discussion with former CIA Director and retired Army Gen. David Petraeus. He talked about efforts to combat ISIS and other terrorist groups in the Middle East. Dennis Ross, a former senior Middle East adviser during the Obama administration, moderated the discussion.
12:30 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 3 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House returns for legislative business and will vote at 6:30pm The House returns for legislative business and will vote at 6:30pm 12:49 PM HST Approx. 43 min. Monetary Policy Discussion with Janet Yellen Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen delivered remarks on monetary policy at a National Economists ... Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen delivered remarks on monetary policy at a National Economists Club dinner in Washington, DC. She provided an assessment of the economy and labor market and discussed the monetary policy tools used by the Federal Reserve in response to the 2008 financial crisis. 09:49 AM HST Approx. 47 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.
02:33 PM HST Approx. 26 min. Medal of Honor Ceremony President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Army combat medic Captain Michael Rose in a ... President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Army combat medic Captain Michael Rose in a ceremony in the White House's East Room. Captain Rose was honored for his service in the Vietnam War, most notably a four-day period beginning September 11, 1970 during which he helped save the lives of 60 wounded American soldiers. 01:32 PM HST Approx. 28 min. Washington Journal Christopher Salviati Apartment List economist Chris Salavati discussed his analysis of the mortgage interest deduction, ... Apartment List economist Chris Salavati discussed his analysis of the mortgage interest deduction, how it benefits high income households, and how it compares to money granted under federal rental assistance programs. 10:36 AM HST Approx. 45 min. LIVE Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Steve Bannon The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included discussion with Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for President Trump. He discussed the administration's Middle East strategy and efforts to combat ISIS. Mr. Bannon currently serves as the executive chair of Breitbart News.
02:59 PM HST Approx. 50 min. Pentagon Briefing with Gen. Dunford on Niger Attack Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Joseph Dunford announced new information on the attack in Niger, ... Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Joseph Dunford announced new information on the attack in Niger, Africa that left four U.S. soldiers dead. While he stressed this is preliminary information pending the outcome of an investigation, Gen. Dunford gave a timeline of the ambush including when the call for help went out and when support arrived. This timeline and other details, including the U.S. mission in Africa, was part of a news conference at the Pentagon. 02:00 PM HST Approx. 30 min. The Communicators Angwin & McCabe A look at how Russia used Facebook to send political ads to American voters in 2016 and at how ... A look at how Russia used Facebook to send political ads to American voters in 2016 and at how Congress is responding. ProPublica reporter Julia Angwin described how Facebook's platform could be used by Russia unobtrusively; David McCable of Axios talked about congressional hearings on Russia's use of the ads. 11:21 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. French Defense Minister French Defense Minister Florence Parly said scrapping the Iran nuclear agreement would be a "gift" ... French Defense Minister Florence Parly said scrapping the Iran nuclear agreement would be a "gift" to Iranian hardliners and a "first step towards future wars." This comes after President Trump's recent announcement to decertify the agreement and continued threats to ultimately pull out of the deal. She gave these remarks at a forum in Washington, DC where she also talked about her nation's defense and national security strategy, global terror threats and French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for a joint European Union defense force. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
03:49 PM HST Approx. 26 min. Vietnam War - 50 Years Later with Sen. John McCain Navy flier John McCain was shot down over North Vietnam during his 23rd mission on October 26, ... Navy flier John McCain was shot down over North Vietnam during his 23rd mission on October 26, 1967. He ejected from his Skyhawk bomber into a lake, was captured, beaten and held in filthy conditions with poor medical care despite life-threatening injuries. Two of the more than five years he was held as a POW were spent in solitary confinement. On this 50th anniversary, Senator McCain talked with American History TV about those events, and he reflected on the war's legacy and impact on America. 02:30 PM HST Approx. 56 min. British Prime Minister Statement on Brexit Negotiations British Prime Minister Theresa May reported back to the House of Commons on her meetings with ... British Prime Minister Theresa May reported back to the House of Commons on her meetings with European Union leaders in Brussels and the status of Brexit negotiations. She said progress was being made and that she expected the next round of negotiations to occur soon. Prime Minister May was challenged by Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party leader, who questioned her report of progress and of unity from her own fellow Conservative Party members. Following their exchange, a number of members of Parliament posed questions to the prime minister about the status of Brexit negotiations, and on some of the finer points of the U.K.'s planned exit from the European Union. 12:21 PM HST Approx. 43 min. George Washington University Cybersecurity Policy The George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security hosted a conference on ... The George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security hosted a conference on cybersecurity policy. This portion included a discussion with Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX). He talked about the current cyber threats and implications of the recent Equifax data breach. In addition, Rep. Hurd outlined his various cybersecurity legislative proposals and provided recommendations for securing the U.S. southwest border. George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Director Frank Cilluffo moderated the discussion.
04:15 PM HST Approx. 52 min. Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Leon Panetta The Hudson Institute hosted a conference with lawmakers and former intelligence officials on ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference with lawmakers and former intelligence officials on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included a discussion with former CIA Director and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. He urged the Trump administration to "lower the volume of rhetoric" on North Korea and said U.S. policy should focus on better containment and deterrence. In addition, Mr. Panetta criticized the Trump administration's policy toward Russia and the Iran nuclear agreement. 03:26 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 01:04 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. LIVE Press Access to President Trump George Washington University holds a conversation about press access to President Trump with Press ... George Washington University holds a conversation about press access to President Trump with Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and White House correspondents.
05:07 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Press Access to President Trump George Washington University held a panel discussion on press access to the Trump administration ... George Washington University held a panel discussion on press access to the Trump administration featuring White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and a number of members of the White House press corps. Ms. Sanders talked about how she approaches her job as press secretary, including some of the frustrations she and the administration have with what they feel is unfair media coverage. Ms. Sanders was asked about Chief of Staff John Kelly's comments the previous week in the White House press briefing room where he accused Florida Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson of taking credit for funding an FBI building at a dedication ceremony in 2015. Video later released of the congresswoman's remarks show that she did not take credit or claim to have gotten money to fund the building. In response to a question as to whether or not Mr. Kelly would apologize to the congresswoman, Ms. Sanders said, "I don't think that General Kelly was wrong and therefore I don't think he should offer an apology." 04:29 PM HST Approx. 4 min. Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Steve Bannon The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included discussion with Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for President Trump. He discussed the administration's Middle East strategy and efforts to combat ISIS. Mr. Bannon currently serves as the executive chair of Breitbart News. 02:49 PM HST Approx. 58 min. Heritage Discussion on Free Speech The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion analyzing recent federal court rulings ... The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion analyzing recent federal court rulings concerning offensive language and the freedom of speech. They discussed cases involving Flying Dog Brewery, the Washington Redskins and The Slants, an Asian American rock band. Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Analyst Tiffany Bates moderated the discussion. This event contains language some viewers might find offensive.
06:53 PM HST Approx. 11 min. Secretary of State Tillerson in Afghanistan Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke briefly to reporters and took questions during an ... Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke briefly to reporters and took questions during an unannounced visit to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. He talked about U.S. strategy there, and his hopes that regional partners, including leaders in Pakistan and India and moderate voices within the Taliban would work with the Afghan government to counter terrorist organizations, deny safe havens and work toward peace. 04:33 PM HST Approx. 30 min. Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces - Perspective of a Victim The Defense Advisory Committee investigating sexual assault in the armed forces held a public ... The Defense Advisory Committee investigating sexual assault in the armed forces held a public meeting. One of the speakers was a former U.S. Air Force senior airman who talked about being raped and beaten by an air force non-commissioned officer (NCO). She described her physical and mental injuries following the assault, and the lack of help she received from her commanding officers. The committee was created by Congress in 2016 to advise the Defense Secretary and congressional armed services committees on the investigation, prosecution and defense of allegations of sexual misconduct in the military. 03:47 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. USAID Food for Peace Program The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing examining the U.S. Agency for International ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing examining the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Food for Peace program as well as ways to distribute food aid more effectively around the world. Witnesses included the Acting Director for the Food for Peace office, a representative from Catholic Relief Services, and an official from the Government Accountability Office.
07:04 PM HST Approx. 25 min. Medal of Honor Ceremony President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Army combat medic Captain Michael Rose in a ... President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Army combat medic Captain Michael Rose in a ceremony in the White House's East Room. Captain Rose was honored for his service in the Vietnam War, most notably a four-day period beginning September 11, 1970 during which he helped save the lives of 60 wounded American soldiers. 05:03 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces - Transfer Polices A committee established by Congress in 2016 to investigate sexual assaults in the military held ... A committee established by Congress in 2016 to investigate sexual assaults in the military held its fourth public meeting. In this portion, members heard from representatives of each service branch on their expedited transfer polices for service members who report sexual misconduct. The 16-member Defense Advisory Committee is comprised of individuals with experience in the investigation, prosecution and defense of sexual assault allegations and is tasked with reporting its findings to the Secretary of Defense and the armed services committees of Congress. 05:21 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 54 min. Equifax Data Breach Representatives of the credit reporting industry and consumer protection groups were among the ... Representatives of the credit reporting industry and consumer protection groups were among the witnesses at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on potential legislative responses to the Equifax data breach, which made vulnerable the personal and financial information of more than 143 million consumers. Many senators focused their questions on what protections consumers needed to be enshrined in law so they have greater control over what financial information is collected on them, and over who can access it and when.
07:29 PM HST Approx. 49 min. Pentagon Briefing with Gen. Dunford on Niger Attack Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Joseph Dunford announced new information on the attack in Niger, ... Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Joseph Dunford announced new information on the attack in Niger, Africa that left four U.S. soldiers dead. While he stressed this is preliminary information pending the outcome of an investigation, Gen. Dunford gave a timeline of the ambush including when the call for help went out and when support arrived. This timeline and other details, including the U.S. mission in Africa, was part of a news conference at the Pentagon. 06:38 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces - Victims' Legal Counsel A group of military attorneys from the five armed service branches spoke at a forum examining ... A group of military attorneys from the five armed service branches spoke at a forum examining sexual assault in the military. They discussed their experiences representing clients of sexual assault and their thoughts on improving the military's victims' counsel programs. This was part of a meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee that was created by Congress in 2016 to investigate and advise the Secretary of Defense and congressional armed services members on matters of sexual misconduct. 07:15 PM HST Approx. 55 min. George Washington University Cybersecurity Policy The George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security hosted a conference on ... The George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security hosted a conference on cybersecurity policy. This portion of the event included a panel discussion with national security experts and former Defense Department officials. They talked about the need to build resilient cyber networks, strengthening foreign intelligence alliances and protecting critical infrastructure sectors. George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Director Frank Cilluffo moderated the discussion.
08:18 PM HST Approx. 36 min. Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Steve Bannon The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included discussion with Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for President Trump. He discussed the administration's Middle East strategy and efforts to combat ISIS. Mr. Bannon currently serves as the executive chair of Breitbart News. 08:07 PM HST Approx. 55 min. British Prime Minister Statement on Brexit Negotiations British Prime Minister Theresa May reported back to the House of Commons on her meetings with ... British Prime Minister Theresa May reported back to the House of Commons on her meetings with European Union leaders in Brussels and the status of Brexit negotiations. She said progress was being made and that she expected the next round of negotiations to occur soon. Prime Minister May was challenged by Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party leader, who questioned her report of progress and of unity from her own fellow Conservative Party members. Following their exchange, a number of members of Parliament posed questions to the prime minister about the status of Brexit negotiations, and on some of the finer points of the U.K.'s planned exit from the European Union. 08:10 PM HST Approx. 57 min. Heritage Discussion on Free Speech The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion analyzing recent federal court rulings ... The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion analyzing recent federal court rulings concerning offensive language and the freedom of speech. They discussed cases involving Flying Dog Brewery, the Washington Redskins and The Slants, an Asian American rock band. Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Analyst Tiffany Bates moderated the discussion. This event contains language some viewers might find offensive.
08:54 PM HST Approx. 49 min. Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Leon Panetta The Hudson Institute hosted a conference with lawmakers and former intelligence officials on ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference with lawmakers and former intelligence officials on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included a discussion with former CIA Director and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. He urged the Trump administration to "lower the volume of rhetoric" on North Korea and said U.S. policy should focus on better containment and deterrence. In addition, Mr. Panetta criticized the Trump administration's policy toward Russia and the Iran nuclear agreement. 09:02 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. Washington Journal Paul Singer and Darlene Superville USA Today Washington Correspondent Paul Singer and Associated Press White House Reporter Darlene ... USA Today Washington Correspondent Paul Singer and Associated Press White House Reporter Darlene Superville discussed the week ahead in Washington. 09:07 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. USAID Food for Peace Program The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing examining the U.S. Agency for International ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing examining the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Food for Peace program as well as ways to distribute food aid more effectively around the world. Witnesses included the Acting Director for the Food for Peace office, a representative from Catholic Relief Services, and an official from the Government Accountability Office.
09:43 PM HST Approx. 42 min. Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Gen. Petraeus The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included discussion with former CIA Director and retired Army Gen. David Petraeus. He talked about efforts to combat ISIS and other terrorist groups in the Middle East. Dennis Ross, a former senior Middle East adviser during the Obama administration, moderated the discussion. 10:02 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 22 min. Senate Armed Services Cmte. Cybersecurity Hearing The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nation's cybersecurity and defense ... The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nation's cybersecurity and defense capabilities against cyber attacks. Witnesses included representatives from the Defense Department, FBI and Homeland Security Department. They were asked by senators about interagency coordination and when to expect a strategy, which at the time of the hearing was six months past due. Members also pressed the witnesses on efforts to better protect the nation's election systems infrastructure based on lessons learned from the 2016 cycle. White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce was invited to provide testimony but did not participate in the hearing, a point committee chair John McCain (R-AZ) and others remarked upon with disappointment. Sen. McCain said the committee would meet to decide whether to subpoena Mr. Joyce for a future hearing. 10:42 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 53 min. Equifax Data Breach Representatives of the credit reporting industry and consumer protection groups were among the ... Representatives of the credit reporting industry and consumer protection groups were among the witnesses at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on potential legislative responses to the Equifax data breach, which made vulnerable the personal and financial information of more than 143 million consumers. Many senators focused their questions on what protections consumers needed to be enshrined in law so they have greater control over what financial information is collected on them, and over who can access it and when.
10:25 PM HST Approx. 38 min. Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Sen. Cotton The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included discussion with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) on U.S. policy toward Iran. 12:24 AM HST Approx. 20 min. U.N. Announces Pledges for Rohingya Refugees Officials from two U.N. humanitarian offices and the International Organization for Migration ... Officials from two U.N. humanitarian offices and the International Organization for Migration announced a $340 million commitment to help the more than 600,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees who have escaped into Bangladesh fleeing violence from Myanmar. All told, they were looking to secure commitments of $434 million to fund relief efforts through February 2018. 12:35 AM HST Approx. 54 min. George Washington University Cybersecurity Policy The George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security hosted a conference on ... The George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security hosted a conference on cybersecurity policy. This portion of the event included a panel discussion with national security experts and former Defense Department officials. They talked about the need to build resilient cyber networks, strengthening foreign intelligence alliances and protecting critical infrastructure sectors. George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Director Frank Cilluffo moderated the discussion.
11:03 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Press Access to President Trump George Washington University held a panel discussion on press access to the Trump administration ... George Washington University held a panel discussion on press access to the Trump administration featuring White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and a number of members of the White House press corps. Ms. Sanders talked about how she approaches her job as press secretary, including some of the frustrations she and the administration have with what they feel is unfair media coverage. Ms. Sanders was asked about Chief of Staff John Kelly's comments the previous week in the White House press briefing room where he accused Florida Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson of taking credit for funding an FBI building at a dedication ceremony in 2015. Video later released of the congresswoman's remarks show that she did not take credit or claim to have gotten money to fund the building. In response to a question as to whether or not Mr. Kelly would apologize to the congresswoman, Ms. Sanders said, "I don't think that General Kelly was wrong and therefore I don't think he should offer an apology." 12:44 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. Hudson Institute Violent Extremism Conference - Panel Discussions The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent ... The Hudson Institute hosted a conference in Washington, DC focusing on countering violent extremism. This portion of the event included a series of panel discussions with lawmakers and former government officials. Speakers included Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq & Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad and former State Department Senior Adviser on Iran Ray Takeyh. 01:29 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Brookings Institution on Deregulation The Brookings Institution discussed the recent report examining President Trump's proposed ... The Brookings Institution discussed the recent report examining President Trump's proposed regulatory changes, followed by a panel discussion with regulatory experts. The panelists compared practices in different administrations and discussed the legal and practical challenges. Following their remarks, they took questions from the audience.
12:49 AM HST Approx. 10 min. Secretary of State Tillerson in Afghanistan Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke briefly to reporters and took questions during an ... Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke briefly to reporters and took questions during an unannounced visit to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. He talked about U.S. strategy there, and his hopes that regional partners, including leaders in Pakistan and India and moderate voices within the Taliban would work with the Afghan government to counter terrorist organizations, deny safe havens and work toward peace. 02:07 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LIVE RealClearPolitics Discussion on Tax Reform House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady (R-TX) discusses tax reform at a RealClearPolitics event in ... House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady (R-TX) discusses tax reform at a RealClearPolitics event in Washington, DC. 02:59 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Security and Politics in Libya The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with scholars and security ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with scholars and security experts on the current situation in Libya. Speakers presented various arguments about how the history of Libya has helped shape the current security and political environment. They also analyzed Libya under former Prime Minister Moammar Gadhafi and the events surrounding the Arab Spring political uprisings.
12:59 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 10/24/2017 03:37 AM HST Approx. 22 min. Speaker Ryan at Al Smith Dinner House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) headlined the 2017 Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in ... House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) headlined the 2017 Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York City. The annual dinner often draws big political names. During presidential election years, the dinner is a must stop occasion for candidates, delivering remarks that are filled with jokes as opposed to public policy. The dinner raises funds for Catholic charities who support needy children in New York City. 04:02 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. LIVE Hurricanes and Public Health Preparedness Hearing The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convenes a hearing to ... The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convenes a hearing to examine U.S. public health preparedness during hurricane season.
04:00 AM HST Approx. 49 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives House meets for legislative business including bills on cybersecurity and North Korea. House meets for legislative business including bills on cybersecurity and North Korea. 03:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 33 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Senate will continue debate on the $36.5 billion emergency supplemental disaster aid bill ... The Senate will continue debate on the $36.5 billion emergency supplemental disaster aid bill (H.R.2266). A final vote could come later in the day. 06:42 AM HST Approx. 56 min. British Prime Minister Statement on Brexit Negotiations British Prime Minister Theresa May reported back to the House of Commons on her meetings with ... British Prime Minister Theresa May reported back to the House of Commons on her meetings with European Union leaders in Brussels and the status of Brexit negotiations. She said progress was being made and that she expected the next round of negotiations to occur soon. Prime Minister May was challenged by Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party leader, who questioned her report of progress and of unity from her own fellow Conservative Party members. Following their exchange, a number of members of Parliament posed questions to the prime minister about the status of Brexit negotiations, and on some of the finer points of the U.K.'s planned exit from the European Union.
04:49 AM HST Approx. 44 min. U.S.-Myanmar Relations Three State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development officials testify before a ... Three State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development officials testify before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on U.S.-Myanmar relations, with a focus on the ongoing genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar's Rakhine State. 06:32 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. RealClearPolitics Discussion on Tax Reform House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady (R-TX) headlined a discussion on tax reform hosted by ... House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady (R-TX) headlined a discussion on tax reform hosted by RealClearPolitics in Washington, DC. Rep. Brady repeated that the House would vote on a tax reform proposal by the end of 2017, but declined to give a date. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) also discussed the Republican's proposal on taxes. Following the two lawmakers, a panel of tax and budget experts discussed the GOP tax agenda. 07:38 AM HST Approx. 6 hr. 22 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.
05:33 AM HST Approx. 26 min. Washington Journal Rep. Raul Ruiz Representative Raul Ruiz (D-CA) discussed the future of the Affordable Care Act. Representative Raul Ruiz (D-CA) discussed the future of the Affordable Care Act. 08:00 AM HST Approx. 10 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 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.
05:59 AM HST Approx. 8 hr. 1 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives House meets for legislative business including bills on cybersecurity and North Korea. House meets for legislative business including bills on cybersecurity and North Korea.
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