C-SPAN Schedule

< Thursday, December 6 >

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7:00 PM HST Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 7:00 PM HST Approx. 5 hr. 53 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 7:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 40 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
2:00 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 12/06/2018 12:53 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 14 min. The Atlantic Hosts Infrastucture Conversations The Atlantic hosted a range of conversations with politicians, business people and academics on ... The Atlantic hosted a range of conversations with politicians, business people and academics on infrastructure. Topics discussed included the future of electric vehicles, the emergence of ride-sharing services like Lyft, and the impact that Amazon's new secondary headquarters in the New York and Washington metropolitan areas would have on mobility and housing. Following each discussion, the panel answered questions from the audience. 1:40 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Former Government Attorneys on Threats to Democratic Institutions Former government attorneys were among the speakers at a discussion on threats to U.S. democratic ... Former government attorneys were among the speakers at a discussion on threats to U.S. democratic institutions hosted by the National Security Institute at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School. They talked about their concerns over President Trump's critiques of law enforcement agencies like the FBI and how it affected citizen trust in long-standing institutions.
5:01 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 42 min. LIVE President George H.W. Bush Houston Funeral Service A funeral service for President George H.W. Bush is held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in ... A funeral service for President George H.W. Bush is held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. 4:07 AM HST Approx. 22 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Lisa Murkowski R-AK on Alaska Earthquake Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke on the Senate floor about the 7.0-magnitutde earthquake that ... Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke on the Senate floor about the 7.0-magnitutde earthquake that hit Alaska last month. She says it's remarkable how the students and teachers responded to the earthquake and that she is grateful that there weren't any major injuries or deaths. She talks about how schools and the Trans-Alaska pipeline are opening back up. 2:43 AM HST Approx. 49 min. Wall Street Journal CEO Council Discussion with Kevin Hassett & Steven Mnuchin White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Kevin Hassett and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin ... White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Kevin Hassett and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discussed economic issues at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference in Washington, DC. In separate interviews, the two top Trump administration officials spoke about the state of the economy, GDP growth, tax rates, trade tensions with China, and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
7:43 AM HST Approx. 24 min. James Baker Events from Texas honoring former President George H.W. Bush including the funeral service at St. ... Events from Texas honoring former President George H.W. Bush including the funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston and the interment at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. 4:29 AM HST Approx. 8 hr. 45 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Senate is expected to vote on a short-term spending bill extending government funding past ... Senate is expected to vote on a short-term spending bill extending government funding past Friday's midnight deadline until December 21 to avert a shutdown. Senators may also vote to confirm some of President Trump's executive and judicial nominations. 3:32 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. LIVE Sen. Jim Inhofe R-OK on Armed Services Committee Priorities Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talks to students at the National Defense University about his priorities ... Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talks to students at the National Defense University about his priorities as the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
8:07 AM HST Approx. 47 min. Atlantic Council Discussion on Ukraine-Russia Conflict - Gen. Philip Breedlove Following a panel discussion, Retired Air Force General Philip Breedlove delivered remarks to the ... Following a panel discussion, Retired Air Force General Philip Breedlove delivered remarks to the Atlantic Council about the Ukraine-Russia conflict and potential responses by the international community. Gen. Breedlove served as the commander of NATO Supreme Allied Command Europe and the commander of U.S. European Command during the Obama administration. He was interviewed by former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and Atlantic Council Eurasia Center Director John Herbst. 1:14 PM HST Approx. 33 min. U.S. Senate Tributes to Retiring Sen. Bob Corker Tributes to retiring Sen. Bob Corker from Sen. Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander and Chris Coons. Tributes to retiring Sen. Bob Corker from Sen. Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander and Chris Coons. 5:03 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. LIVE Senate Hearing on Zimbabwe Elections The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy holds a hearing on ... The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy holds a hearing on the 2018 presidential election in Zimbabwe.
8:54 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. Council on Foreign Relations Iran Discussion The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a discussion on the United States' relationship with Iran ... The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a discussion on the United States' relationship with Iran following its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. 1:47 PM HST Approx. 25 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Dan Sullivan R-AK on Alaska Earthquake Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan spoke on the Senate floor about the 7.0-magnitutde earthquake that hit ... Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan spoke on the Senate floor about the 7.0-magnitutde earthquake that hit Alaska last month. He talked about the response and recovery efforts and thanked those who helped. 6:35 AM HST Approx. 59 min. Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on a ... British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on a range of domestic and foreign policy issues. After detailing her schedule for the day, Prime Minister May again called on the parliament to approve her Brexit deal, calling it the "best deal" for the United Kingdom. The House of Commons was scheduled to vote on Prime Minister May's Brexit deal on December 11, 2018. Other topics discussed included a recent UN report into poverty in Britain, helping children with special needs in education and the location of a new Holocaust memorial in London.
10:21 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. President George H.W. Bush Houston Funeral Service Family and friends of President George H.W. Bush attended his funeral service at St. Martin's ... Family and friends of President George H.W. Bush attended his funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. James Baker, the former secretary of state and White House chief of staff, delivered a eulogy, as did George P. Bush, the president's grandson. Various granddaughters of President Bush read scripture throughout the service. Afterward, the president's remains were loaded into a hearse en route to his interment at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. 2:12 PM HST Approx. 19 min. U.S. Senate Sen. James Lankford R-OK Remembers Pres. George H. W. Bush Oklahoma Senator James Lankford spoke on the Senate floor about the life and legacy of former ... Oklahoma Senator James Lankford spoke on the Senate floor about the life and legacy of former President George H.W. Bush. 7:34 AM HST Approx. 26 min. Rep. John Garamendi Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) discusses the Democrats' agenda as they prepare to take ... Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) discusses the Democrats' agenda as they prepare to take control of the House in January.
11:48 AM HST Approx. 20 min. LIVE Pres. George H.W. Bush - Texas A&M Arrival Ceremony The casket carrying President George H.W. Bush arrives at Texas A&M University in College Station, ... The casket carrying President George H.W. Bush arrives at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. 2:31 PM HST Approx. 30 min. Wall Street Journal CEO Council Discussion with Rep. Steny Hoyer Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the incoming House majority leader, talked about the House Democratic ... Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the incoming House majority leader, talked about the House Democratic agenda for the 116th Congress at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference in Washington, DC. The congressman talked about campaign finance reform, health care, infrastructure spending, trade agreements and immigration, among other issues. 8:00 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. LIVE U.S. Coast Guard Commandant at National Press Club Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, speaks at the National Press Club ... Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, speaks at the National Press Club about the importance of an American presence in the Arctic for national security.
12:08 PM HST Approx. 25 min. LIVE President George H.W. Bush Interment at Presidential Library & Museum The remains of President George H.W. Bush are interred at the George Bush Presidential Library and ... The remains of President George H.W. Bush are interred at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. 3:01 PM HST Approx. 14 min. Roger Stone Speaks at American Priority Conference Roger Stone, former adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, spoke at the American Priority ... Roger Stone, former adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, spoke at the American Priority Conference in Washington, DC. He said he had lived through "two and a half years of hell" and legal scrutiny by "Mr. Mueller and his strike force," a reference to the ongoing special counsel investigation into potential ties between Russia and the Trump campaign. He praised President Trump for what he had done thus far in his presidency, and said he would stand with the president "through thick and thin." 9:06 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. CSIS Discussion on Air & Missile Defense - Panel 2 The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a series of panel discussions ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a series of panel discussions with military leaders on air and missile defense systems. This portion included remarks by several former directors of the Joint Integrated Air & Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO).
12:33 PM HST Approx. 15 min. Roger Stone Speaks at American Priority Conference Roger Stone, former adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, spoke at the American Priority ... Roger Stone, former adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, spoke at the American Priority Conference in Washington, DC. He said he had lived through "two and a half years of hell" and legal scrutiny by "Mr. Mueller and his strike force," a reference to the ongoing special counsel investigation into potential ties between Russia and the Trump campaign. He praised President Trump for what he had done thus far in his presidency, and said he would stand with the president "through thick and thin." 3:15 PM HST Approx. 23 min. President Attends Afternoon Hanukkah Reception President Trump and Vice President Pence participated in a Hanukkah reception at the White House. President Trump and Vice President Pence participated in a Hanukkah reception at the White House. 10:26 AM HST Approx. 19 min. LIVE Roger Stone Speaks at American Priority Conference Roger Stone, former campaign adviser to President Trump, speaks at the American Priority ... Roger Stone, former campaign adviser to President Trump, speaks at the American Priority Conference in Washington, DC.
12:48 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Sen. Jim Inhofe R-OK on Armed Services Committee Priorities Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talked to students at the National Defense University about his priorities ... Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talked to students at the National Defense University about his priorities as the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He also touched on the national defense strategy and areas he feels the U.S. is lacking in competitiveness in comparison to other countries like China and Russia. 3:38 PM HST Approx. 35 min. U.S. Senate Tributes to Retiring Sen. Bob Corker Tributes to retiring Sen. Bob Corker from Sen. Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander and Chris Coons. Tributes to retiring Sen. Bob Corker from Sen. Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander and Chris Coons. 10:45 AM HST Approx. 17 min. Rep. Keith Rothfus Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA), defeated for reelection in 2018, discusses the new Congress ... Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA), defeated for reelection in 2018, discusses the new Congress and Democratic-controlled House.
2:01 PM HST Approx. 6 min. House Minority Leader Pelosi on Border Wall Funding & Spending Bill Negotiations House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) dismissed the idea of Democrats approving funding for a ... House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) dismissed the idea of Democrats approving funding for a wall on the Southern border in exchange for legislation benefiting undocumented children. She went on to talk about negotiations over spending bills to continue funding the government. 4:13 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Sen. Jim Inhofe R-OK on Armed Services Committee Priorities Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talked to students at the National Defense University about his priorities ... Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talked to students at the National Defense University about his priorities as the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He also touched on the national defense strategy and areas he feels the U.S. is lacking in competitiveness in comparison to other countries like China and Russia. 11:02 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. LIVE Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dunford Talks to Washington Post Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with the director of the ... Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) discuss with the Washington Post how the Pentagon is using technology to modernize the armed forces.
2:07 PM HST Approx. 25 min. Washington Journal Rep. Keith Rothfus Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA), defeated for reelection in 2018, discusses the new Congress ... Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA), defeated for reelection in 2018, discusses the new Congress and Democratic-controlled House. 5:27 PM HST Approx. 53 min. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dunford Talks to Washington Post Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talked with Washington Post columnist ... Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talked with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius at a discussion on how the Pentagon was using technology to modernize the armed forces. In addition, he answered questions about the U.S. military relationship with Russia, the future of American arms policy and U.S. strategy regarding China and its expanding military ambitions. 12:09 PM HST Approx. 30 min. LIVE DARPA Director Talks to Washington Post Stephen Walker, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), talked with ... Stephen Walker, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), talked with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius at a discussion on how the Pentagon was using technology to modernize the armed forces, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. He also talked about the role of his agency at a time when private sector partnerships were increasing in importance.
2:32 PM HST Approx. 28 min. Washington Journal Rep. John Garamendi Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) discusses the Democrats' agenda as they prepare to take ... Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) discusses the Democrats' agenda as they prepare to take control of the House in January. 6:20 PM HST Approx. 29 min. DARPA Director Talks to Washington Post Stephen Walker, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), talked with ... Stephen Walker, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), talked with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius at a discussion on how the Pentagon was using technology to modernize the armed forces, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. He also talked about the role of his agency at a time when private sector partnerships were increasing in importance. 12:39 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Atlantic Council Discussion on Ukraine-Russia Conflict - Panel The Atlantic Council in Washington, DC hosted a discussion with former diplomats and security ... The Atlantic Council in Washington, DC hosted a discussion with former diplomats and security experts about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Panelists provided an assessment of the recent confrontation between Russia and Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, which connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. They also talked about potential international responses, the strategic objectives of Russian President Vladimir Putin and future relations between the U.S. and Russia.
3:00 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. President George H.W. Bush Houston Funeral Service Family and friends of President George H.W. Bush attended his funeral service at St. Martin's ... Family and friends of President George H.W. Bush attended his funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. James Baker, the former secretary of state and White House chief of staff, delivered a eulogy, as did George P. Bush, the president's grandson. Various granddaughters of President Bush read scripture throughout the service. Afterward, the president's remains were loaded into a hearse en route to his interment at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. 6:49 PM HST Approx. 50 min. Wall Street Journal CEO Council Discussion with Kevin Hassett & Steven Mnuchin White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Kevin Hassett and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin ... White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Kevin Hassett and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discussed economic issues at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference in Washington, DC. In separate interviews, the two top Trump administration officials spoke about the state of the economy, GDP growth, tax rates, trade tensions with China, and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. 1:58 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Senate Foreign Relations Confirmation Hearing The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing for the director general of the ... The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing for the director general of the Foreign Service, the assistant administrator to the US Agency for International Development and nominees for ambassador to Yemen, Australia, Guyana and Armenia.
4:37 PM HST Approx. 38 min. Pres. George H.W. Bush - Train Departure Ceremony Former President George H.W. Bush's casket was loaded onto the train that will carry him to his ... Former President George H.W. Bush's casket was loaded onto the train that will carry him to his final resting place in College Station, Texas. 7:39 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Sen. Jim Inhofe R-OK on Armed Services Committee Priorities Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talked to students at the National Defense University about his priorities ... Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talked to students at the National Defense University about his priorities as the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He also touched on the national defense strategy and areas he feels the U.S. is lacking in competitiveness in comparison to other countries like China and Russia. 3:44 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. U.S. Coast Guard Commandant at National Press Club Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke at the National Press Club ... Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke at the National Press Club about the importance of an American presence in the Arctic for national security. He spoke about the Coast Guard as a primarily military force responsible for several missions, and explained how they prioritize and allocate resources. He also addressed what the U.S. was doing to counter the increased presence of Russia and China in the Arctic and other contested waterways around the globe.
5:15 PM HST Approx. 3 min. Pres. George H.W. Bush - Union Pacific Train Ride Former President George H.W. Bush's casket traveled by train to his final resting place in College ... Former President George H.W. Bush's casket traveled by train to his final resting place in College Station, Texas. 8:54 PM HST Approx. 17 min. Roger Stone Speaks at American Priority Conference Roger Stone, former adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, spoke at the American Priority ... Roger Stone, former adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, spoke at the American Priority Conference in Washington, DC. He said he had lived through "two and a half years of hell" and legal scrutiny by "Mr. Mueller and his strike force," a reference to the ongoing special counsel investigation into potential ties between Russia and the Trump campaign. He praised President Trump for what he had done thus far in his presidency, and said he would stand with the president "through thick and thin." 4:53 PM HST Approx. 42 min. American Enterprise Institute Discussion of Medicare Payment Rule - CMS Administrator Verma Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma spoke at the American ... Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma spoke at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) about Medicare payment rules and potential changes to that system. She presented the administration's goals for efficiently maintaining Medicare while trying to improve experiences for providers and patients. After her prepared remarks, Ms. Verma sat down to discuss the issues with AEI Health Care Policy Scholar Joseph Antos.
5:18 PM HST Approx. 45 min. Pres. George H.W. Bush - Texas A&M Arrival Ceremony The remains of President George H.W. Bush arrived at Texas A&M University in College Station, ... The remains of President George H.W. Bush arrived at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. 9:11 PM HST Approx. 24 min. Washington Journal Rep. Keith Rothfus Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA), defeated for reelection in 2018, discusses the new Congress ... Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA), defeated for reelection in 2018, discusses the new Congress and Democratic-controlled House. 5:35 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. American Enterprise Institute Discussion of Medicare Payment Rule - Panel A panel of health care and insurance plan experts, including representatives from Harvard, Brown ... A panel of health care and insurance plan experts, including representatives from Harvard, Brown and America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), discussed the Medicare payment system, and made suggestions for what they thought would be improvements to existing fee schedules. They also responded to remarks made earlier in the day by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma.
6:03 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. President George H.W. Bush Houston Funeral Service Family and friends of President George H.W. Bush attended his funeral service at St. Martin's ... Family and friends of President George H.W. Bush attended his funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. James Baker, the former secretary of state and White House chief of staff, delivered a eulogy, as did George P. Bush, the president's grandson. Various granddaughters of President Bush read scripture throughout the service. Afterward, the president's remains were loaded into a hearse en route to his interment at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. 9:35 PM HST Approx. 30 min. Washington Journal Rep. John Garamendi Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) discusses the Democrats' agenda as they prepare to take ... Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) discusses the Democrats' agenda as they prepare to take control of the House in January. 7:14 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Senate Foreign Relations Confirmation Hearing The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing for the director general of the ... The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing for the director general of the Foreign Service, the assistant administrator to the US Agency for International Development and nominees for ambassador to Yemen, Australia, Guyana and Armenia.
7:40 PM HST Approx. 38 min. Pres. George H.W. Bush - Train Departure Ceremony Former President George H.W. Bush's casket was loaded onto the train that will carry him to his ... Former President George H.W. Bush's casket was loaded onto the train that will carry him to his final resting place in College Station, Texas. 10:05 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Senate Hearing on Zimbabwe Elections The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy held a hearing on the ... The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy held a hearing on the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe and the country's political future. The 2018 election was the first in decades in which the country's longtime President Robert Mugabe was not on the ballot, ushering in hope for Zimbabwe's democratic prospects. While the new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promised significant reforms, institutional change and foreign investment have been slow to take hold. This was retiring Sen. Jeff Flake's (R-AZ) last hearing as chair of the subcommittee. 9:00 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. U.S. Coast Guard Commandant at National Press Club Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke at the National Press Club ... Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke at the National Press Club about the importance of an American presence in the Arctic for national security. He spoke about the Coast Guard as a primarily military force responsible for several missions, and explained how they prioritize and allocate resources. He also addressed what the U.S. was doing to counter the increased presence of Russia and China in the Arctic and other contested waterways around the globe.
8:18 PM HST Approx. 3 min. Pres. George H.W. Bush - Union Pacific Train Ride Former President George H.W. Bush's casket traveled by train to his final resting place in College ... Former President George H.W. Bush's casket traveled by train to his final resting place in College Station, Texas. 11:35 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 24 min. Senate Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Arctic Maritime Transportation A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing to examine maritime ... A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing to examine maritime transportation issues in the Arctic region. 10:05 PM HST Approx. 42 min. American Enterprise Institute Discussion of Medicare Payment Rule - CMS Administrator Verma Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma spoke at the American ... Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma spoke at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) about Medicare payment rules and potential changes to that system. She presented the administration's goals for efficiently maintaining Medicare while trying to improve experiences for providers and patients. After her prepared remarks, Ms. Verma sat down to discuss the issues with AEI Health Care Policy Scholar Joseph Antos.
8:21 PM HST Approx. 45 min. Pres. George H.W. Bush - Texas A&M Arrival Ceremony The remains of President George H.W. Bush arrived at Texas A&M University in College Station, ... The remains of President George H.W. Bush arrived at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. 12:59 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion on Chronic Illness Care The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators ... The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) provided keynote remarks and were lauded for their work on chronic illness reform with the CHRONIC Care Act. Medicare and Medicaid Services Secretary Seema Verma also delivered a keynote address on ways Congress could combat healthcare costs and improve care for Americans with chronic illnesses. Following those remarks, a panel of academics and healthcare professionals discussed Medicare Advantage and future bipartisan health care legislation. After the conversation, the panel answered questions from the audience. 10:47 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. American Enterprise Institute Discussion of Medicare Payment Rule - Panel A panel of health care and insurance plan experts, including representatives from Harvard, Brown ... A panel of health care and insurance plan experts, including representatives from Harvard, Brown and America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), discussed the Medicare payment system, and made suggestions for what they thought would be improvements to existing fee schedules. They also responded to remarks made earlier in the day by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma.
9:06 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion on Chronic Illness Care The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators ... The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) provided keynote remarks and were lauded for their work on chronic illness reform with the CHRONIC Care Act. Medicare and Medicaid Services Secretary Seema Verma also delivered a keynote address on ways Congress could combat healthcare costs and improve care for Americans with chronic illnesses. Following those remarks, a panel of academics and healthcare professionals discussed Medicare Advantage and future bipartisan health care legislation. After the conversation, the panel answered questions from the audience. 2:31 AM HST Approx. 33 min. U.S. Senate Tributes to Retiring Sen. Bob Corker Tributes to retiring Sen. Bob Corker from Sen. Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander and Chris Coons. Tributes to retiring Sen. Bob Corker from Sen. Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander and Chris Coons. 12:22 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. Senate Foreign Relations Confirmation Hearing The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing for the director general of the ... The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing for the director general of the Foreign Service, the assistant administrator to the US Agency for International Development and nominees for ambassador to Yemen, Australia, Guyana and Armenia.
10:38 PM HST Approx. 23 min. President Attends Afternoon Hanukkah Reception President Trump and Vice President Pence participated in a Hanukkah reception at the White House. President Trump and Vice President Pence participated in a Hanukkah reception at the White House. 3:04 AM HST Approx. 57 min. Defense Sec. Mattis and Bret Baier at Reagan Nat'l Defense Forum Defense Secretary James Mattis says Russia attempted to interfere with our 2018 midterm elections ... Defense Secretary James Mattis says Russia attempted to interfere with our 2018 midterm elections and that the U.S. relationship with Russia has worsened in the past few years. He delivered the keynote at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, before sitting down for a conversation with Bret Baier of FOX News about global hotspots, the defense budget and whether he plans to leave the Trump administration. 2:09 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. U.S. Coast Guard Commandant at National Press Club Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke at the National Press Club ... Admiral Karl Schultz, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke at the National Press Club about the importance of an American presence in the Arctic for national security. He spoke about the Coast Guard as a primarily military force responsible for several missions, and explained how they prioritize and allocate resources. He also addressed what the U.S. was doing to counter the increased presence of Russia and China in the Arctic and other contested waterways around the globe.
11:01 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. President George H.W. Bush Houston Funeral Service Family and friends of President George H.W. Bush attended his funeral service at St. Martin's ... Family and friends of President George H.W. Bush attended his funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. James Baker, the former secretary of state and White House chief of staff, delivered a eulogy, as did George P. Bush, the president's grandson. Various granddaughters of President Bush read scripture throughout the service. Afterward, the president's remains were loaded into a hearse en route to his interment at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. 4:01 AM HST Approx. 33 min. LIVE Surgeon General Adams Participates in Washington Post Discussion on Addiction & Drug Policy Surgeon General Jerome Adams participates in a discussion about drug addiction and treatment ... Surgeon General Jerome Adams participates in a discussion about drug addiction and treatment policy at an event hosted by the Washington Post. 3:17 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Sen. Jim Inhofe R-OK on Armed Services Committee Priorities Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talked to students at the National Defense University about his priorities ... Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) talked to students at the National Defense University about his priorities as the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He also touched on the national defense strategy and areas he feels the U.S. is lacking in competitiveness in comparison to other countries like China and Russia.
12:38 AM HST Approx. 38 min. Pres. George H.W. Bush - Train Departure Ceremony Former President George H.W. Bush's casket was loaded onto the train that will carry him to his ... Former President George H.W. Bush's casket was loaded onto the train that will carry him to his final resting place in College Station, Texas. 4:34 AM HST Approx. 29 min. LIVE Washington Post Discussion on Addiction & Drug Policy - Local Response Panel The Washington Post hosted a series of discussions about opioid addiction and treatment policy. ... The Washington Post hosted a series of discussions about opioid addiction and treatment policy. This panel featured medical professionals and first responders who discussed their observations about what worked or didn't work in their day to day encounters with people dealing with addiction. 4:34 AM HST Approx. 53 min. LIVE Customs and Border Protection Commissioner on Central American Security and Migration Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan was the featured speaker at a ... Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan was the featured speaker at a discussion on development, security and migration in Central American nations hosted by the Americas Society/Council of the Americas in Washington, DC. He focused on U.S. efforts to prevent Central Americans from seeking to flee their homes. Following a moderated discussion, he answered questions from the audience.
1:16 AM HST Approx. 43 min. Pres. George H.W. Bush - Texas A&M Arrival Ceremony The remains of President George H.W. Bush arrived at Texas A&M University in College Station, ... The remains of President George H.W. Bush arrived at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. 5:03 AM HST Approx. 24 min. LIVE Washington Post Discussion on Addiction & Drug Policy - Harm Reduction Panel The Washington Post hosted a series of discussions about opioid addiction and treatment policy. ... The Washington Post hosted a series of discussions about opioid addiction and treatment policy. This panel featured two substance abuse policy research experts who debated various treatment and recovery approaches, and shared what they thought were the best ways to help people who sought to address their addiction and drug dependency. 5:27 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. LIVE Discussion on Central American Security and Migration The Americas Society and Council of the Americas hosted a discussion on development, security and ... The Americas Society and Council of the Americas hosted a discussion on development, security and migration in Central American nations. Participants included a number of observers and think tank researchers who focus on Central American economics and migration patterns.
1:59 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 3 min. LIVE Washington Journal 12/07/2018 5:27 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion on Chronic Illness Care The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators ... The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care in Washington, DC. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) provided keynote remarks and were lauded for their work on chronic illness reform with the CHRONIC Care Act. Medicare and Medicaid Services Secretary Seema Verma also delivered a keynote address on ways Congress could combat healthcare costs and improve care for Americans with chronic illnesses. Following those remarks, a panel of academics and healthcare professionals discussed Medicare Advantage and future bipartisan health care legislation. After the conversation, the panel answered questions from the audience. 6:39 AM HST Approx. 36 min. In Defense of Christians" Annual Dinner - Mick Mulvaney In Defense of Christians hosted its annual dinner in Washington, DC. In this portion, White House ... In Defense of Christians hosted its annual dinner in Washington, DC. In this portion, White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney delivered the keynote remarks and Vatican Ambassador to the U.S. Archbishop Christophe Pierre spoke about the Vatican's work in advocating for Christians' rights in the Middle East.
5:02 AM HST Approx. 27 min. DARPA Director Talks to Washington Post Stephen Walker, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), talked with ... Stephen Walker, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), talked with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius at a discussion on how the Pentagon was using technology to modernize the armed forces, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. He also talked about the role of his agency at a time when private sector partnerships were increasing in importance. 6:58 AM HST Approx. 12 hr. 2 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 7:15 AM HST Approx. 7 hr. 45 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.
5:29 AM HST Approx. 16 min. President Trump White House Departure Remarks Ahead of his departure to Kansas City, Missouri, President Trump announced that he'll nominate ... Ahead of his departure to Kansas City, Missouri, President Trump announced that he'll nominate former Attorney General William Barr, who previously served in that role during the George H.W. Bush administration, to serve again as AG and State Department spokesman Heather Nauert as U.N. Ambassador to the U.N. 3:00 PM HST Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
5:45 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. LIVE Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Warner on Cyber Threats Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) discusses cyber threats in a keynote ... Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) discusses cyber threats in a keynote address at the Center for a New American Security in Washington, DC.
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