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7:00 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. 7:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 46 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. 23 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
1:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. LIVE Washington Journal 02/22/2019 1:46 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 44 min. Discussion on U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan The Center for the National Interest held a discussion on U.S. plans to withdrawal from ... The Center for the National Interest held a discussion on U.S. plans to withdrawal from Afghanistan. Speakers included Seth Jones, who wrote about the consequences of withdrawing from the country in the "The National Interest" magazine. Two other foreign policy experts also spoke but they focused on why it's time for American withdrawal. 1:23 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. 93rd Annual Black History Luncheon 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the forced migration of Africans to the Virginia Colony in ... 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the forced migration of Africans to the Virginia Colony in 1619. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History hosted their 93rd annual Black History luncheon where speakers reflected on the theme of Black migration. They explored forced migration into slavery and the northern and western migration of African Americans in the 20th century.
3:59 AM HST Approx. 3 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House meets for a pro forma session during this 10-day district work period. No votes are ... U.S. House meets for a pro forma session during this 10-day district work period. No votes are expected. 3:30 AM HST Approx. 29 min. DNC Chair Tom Perez Remarks at Winter Meeting Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Tom Perez delivered remarks at the DNC's annual winter ... Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Tom Perez delivered remarks at the DNC's annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. While highlighting the accomplishments of Democrats from around the country during the 2018 midterm elections, Chairman Perez also stressed the importance for President Trump to address gun violence, health care and climate change. 2:46 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 19 min. Commander of U.S. Central Command Testifies on Syria & Afghanistan Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), testified before the Senate Armed ... Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about military operations in the Middle East. Gen. Votel answered several rounds of questions regarding the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan, Iranian influence in the region, Russia and China, and the strategy for combating ISIS and other extremist groups.
4:02 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 02/22/2019 3:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 43 min. LIVE Politico Policy Conversations with Governors Politico hosts a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who are in ... Politico hosts a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who are in Washington, DC, for their annual National Governors Association winter meeting. 5:05 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Rep. Seth Moulton on Defense Policy Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), a former Marine Corps captain, delivered remarks on defense policy and ... Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), a former Marine Corps captain, delivered remarks on defense policy and national security at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution. He outlined his top defense priorities which included strengthening partnerships with allies, combating adversaries and embracing next generation defense technologies. In addition, Rep. Moulton answered questions about the defense budget, arms control agreements and U.S. policy toward Syria, China and North Korea. Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Research Director Michael O'Hanlon moderated the discussion.
5:03 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 41 min. Discussion on U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan The Center for the National Interest held a discussion on U.S. plans to withdrawal from ... The Center for the National Interest held a discussion on U.S. plans to withdrawal from Afghanistan. Speakers included Seth Jones, who wrote about the consequences of withdrawing from the country in the "The National Interest" magazine. Two other foreign policy experts also spoke but they focused on why it's time for American withdrawal. 6:42 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Sec. Perdue with Canadian and Mexican Agriculture Officials At the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum, Secretary Sonny Perdue ... At the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum, Secretary Sonny Perdue was joined by his Canadian and Mexican counterparts to discuss agricultural production and trade issues, as well as what the three North American countries could do together for the benefit of their farmers and economies overall. Before their discussion, the U.S. Agriculture department's chief economist provided an overview of U.S. agricultural production and a look ahead at what to expect in 2019. 6:38 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 20 min. Experts Testify at Election Security Hearing The California and Alabama secretaries of state were among the witnesses at a House Homeland ... The California and Alabama secretaries of state were among the witnesses at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on efforts to secure elections. Lawmakers and witnesses discussed efforts to secure vulnerabilities in the nation's election systems, as well as the merits of H.R. 1, a Democrat-proposed package of legislation that would change the nation's election and redistricting laws.
6:44 AM HST Approx. 5 min. Sarah Sanders Speaks to Reporters White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders spoke to reporters at the White House. She answered ... White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders spoke to reporters at the White House. She answered questions on a number of topics, including the impending release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report. She said any decisions related to the report were in the hands of Attorney General William Barr, and said President Trump was focused on his upcoming meeting with Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, in Vietnam. 8:22 AM HST Approx. 9 min. Washington Journal Shelley Kimball Shelley Kimball of the Military Family Advisory Network discussesed the group's recent report on ... Shelley Kimball of the Military Family Advisory Network discussesed the group's recent report on the state of military housing. 9:58 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. CSIS Discussion on 2020 Defense Budget The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) held a panel discussion to preview the ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) held a panel discussion to preview the Trump administration's 2020 defense budget request. Former Bush and Obama administration officials and defense policy experts considered what they predicted would be a budget of between $700 billion and $750 billion, and how that funding would be allocated and spent by the Pentagon. They also talked about the potential inclusion of funding for construction of a wall along the southern border, as well as the likely political implications.
6:49 AM HST Approx. 23 min. 116th Freshmen Profile - Reps. Levin, Houlahan, Haaland C-SPAN spoke with members of the 116th freshmen class. C-SPAN spoke with members of the 116th freshmen class. 8:31 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 42 min. LIVE Politico Policy Conversations with Governors Politico hosts a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who are in ... Politico hosts a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who are in Washington, DC, for their annual National Governors Association winter meeting. 10:58 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. Brookings Institution Discussion on Naval Operations and Outlook The Brookings Institution hosted Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson to discuss the ... The Brookings Institution hosted Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson to discuss the Navy's operational outlook and modernization efforts. Admiral Richardson presented his priorities and areas of focus in which ongoing improvements were being made, including technology, readiness, diversity, industry partnerships, and communications with naval counterparts around the globe, specifically China.
7:12 AM HST Approx. 10 min. Washington Journal Shelley Kimball Shelley Kimball of the Military Family Advisory Network discussesed the group's recent report on ... Shelley Kimball of the Military Family Advisory Network discussesed the group's recent report on the state of military housing. 11:13 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. Atlantic Council Discussion on Sanctions At the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew discussed the ... At the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew discussed the benefits and risks of sanctions in light of recent action taken against Venezuela. He talked in detail about the sanctions policy toward Iran, North Korea and Russia while serving under the Obama administration. His comments came after a panel discussion with sanctions experts who addressed the same issue, and also discussed U.S. relations with allies and how European countries are applying new systems to address sanctions. 11:58 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Aspen Economic Strategy Group on Economic Oppotunities - Panel on Community Colleges The Aspen Institute's Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on ... The Aspen Institute's Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on expanding American economic opportunity. This portion featured a panel discussion about community colleges, and what local, state and federal governments could do to improve programs offered by these schools, as well as the benefits of partnerships between public community colleges and private industry. Participants included White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Coordination Chris Liddell and former Obama administration Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker.
7:22 AM HST Approx. 55 min. LIVE Columnist George Will Discusses Growth of Executive Power Political columnist George Will discusses the growth of the Executive Branch's powers in a ... Political columnist George Will discusses the growth of the Executive Branch's powers in a discussion hosted by George Mason University's law school. 1:03 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. Iran Experts Discuss 40th Anniversary of Iranian Revolution The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) hosted a discussion with Iran experts on the 40th ... The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) hosted a discussion with Iran experts on the 40th anniversary of the Iranian revolution. Panelists discussed the history of Iran and the events leading up to the 1979 revolution that ousted Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and installed Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as the supreme leader of the new Islamic Republic. 12:59 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. Hearing on U.S. Special Operations & Cyber Commands Special Operations Commander Gen. Raymond Thomas and Cyber Commander Gen. Paul Nakasone testified ... Special Operations Commander Gen. Raymond Thomas and Cyber Commander Gen. Paul Nakasone testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the priorities of their respective combatant commands. They addressed such topics as election system and critical infrastructure security, counterterrorism operations in the Middle East and combating foreign adversaries in cyberspace. Assistant Defense Secretary for Special Operations Owen West also delivered testimony before the committee.
8:17 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Aspen Economic Strategy Group on Economic Oppotunities - Opening Remarks & Panel on Economic Barriers The Aspen Institute's Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on ... The Aspen Institute's Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on expanding American economic opportunity. This portion featured a panel discussion on barriers to economic opportunity, and what local, state and federal governments could do to address or remove those barriers. Participants included White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Kevin Hassett and former economic adviser to Vice President Joe Biden, Jared Bernstein. 2:29 PM HST Approx. 4 min. Niels Lesniewski Roll Call Senior Senate Staff Writer Niels Lesniewski discussed the details of the joint ... Roll Call Senior Senate Staff Writer Niels Lesniewski discussed the details of the joint resolution being introduced today in the House to terminate the President's national emergency declaration to build a southern border wall. 3:00 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Landmark Cases Tinker v. Des Moines Landmark Cases tells the story of five Des Moines, Iowa students who wore black arm bands to ... Landmark Cases tells the story of five Des Moines, Iowa students who wore black arm bands to school to protest the war in Vietnam, violating local school policies. The Supreme Court ruled students do not lose their 1st Amendment rights at school.
9:28 AM HST Approx. 33 min. Washington Journal Daryl Kimball Arms Control Association's Daryl Kimball previewed next week's U.S.-North Korea summit and the ... Arms Control Association's Daryl Kimball previewed next week's U.S.-North Korea summit and the future of the INF Treaty between the United States and Russia. 2:33 PM HST Approx. 28 min. 116th Freshmen Profile - Reps. Levin, Houlahan, Haaland C-SPAN spoke with members of the 116th freshmen class. C-SPAN spoke with members of the 116th freshmen class. 4:33 PM HST Approx. 25 min. 1940s Supreme Court Cases on Flag Salute in Schools In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette ... In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette case that public school students could not be forced to salute the American flag. This decision overturned the 1940 Minersville School District v. Gobitis case. World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses Senior Communications Officer Robert Zick told the story of both cases and talked with the daughter of Lillian Gobitas, one of the students expelled for refusing to salute the flag for religious reasons. This program was part of a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette U.S. Supreme Court case.
10:01 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Profile of Sen. Chuck Schumer A look at the political career of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), featuring video ... A look at the political career of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), featuring video from the C-SPAN archive, and analysis by New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent Carl Hulse, and Alex Bolton, Senior Staff Writer for The Hill. 3:01 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. After Words Chris Christie, "Let Me Finish" Former New Jersey Governor and Presidential candidate Chris Christie discussed his political ... Former New Jersey Governor and Presidential candidate Chris Christie discussed his political career and offered his insights about President Trump's administration. He's interviewed by CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett. 4:58 PM HST Approx. 35 min. Jehovah's Witnesses on Mandatory Flag Salute On June 14, 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public school students could not be forced to ... On June 14, 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public school students could not be forced to pledge allegiance to the American flag. This ruling overturned a 1940 case that upheld mandatory flag pledging. In this program, several Jehovah's Witnesses recounted their childhood experiences of being expelled from school for refusing to salute the American flag, and were joined in conversation by the daughter of an expelled student. This program was part of a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette First Amendment case.
11:33 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. Bill McKibben at UC Irvine Climate Change Conference Author Bill McKibben, the founder of 350.org, the first worldwide grassroots climate change ... Author Bill McKibben, the founder of 350.org, the first worldwide grassroots climate change organization, delivered the opening keynote address at a climate change conference at the University of California in Irvine. 4:01 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. In Depth Dave Zirin Author and sports writer Dave Zirin talked about his books and took viewer questions. Mr. Zirin is ... Author and sports writer Dave Zirin talked about his books and took viewer questions. Mr. Zirin is the author of many books, including "What's My Name, Fool?," "A People's History of Sports in the United States," and the recently published "Jim Brown: Last Man Standing." 5:33 PM HST Approx. 41 min. Jehovah's Witnesses & Human Rights In this talk, general counsel Philip Brumley talked about the legal struggles of Jehovah's ... In this talk, general counsel Philip Brumley talked about the legal struggles of Jehovah's Witnesses and argued that their efforts have advanced the protection of human and civil rights globally. In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a six to three decision that public school students could not be forced to salute the American flag after several Jehovah's Witnesses challenged their expulsion from a West Virginia public school. This program was a session from a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette U.S. Supreme Court case.
1:00 PM HST Approx. 32 min. Washington Journal David Harsanyi The Federalist's David Harsanyi discussed the border wall battle and President Trump's re-election ... The Federalist's David Harsanyi discussed the border wall battle and President Trump's re-election prospects. 7:01 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. After Words Reniqua Allen, "It Was All a Dream" Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the ... Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the Root editor-in-chief Danielle Belton. 6:14 PM HST Approx. 46 min. Supreme Court Trivia Two teams of litigators faced off in a trivia competition, answering questions on U.S. Supreme ... Two teams of litigators faced off in a trivia competition, answering questions on U.S. Supreme Court history. The National Constitution Center and Heritage Foundation co-hosted the contest.
1:32 PM HST Approx. 5 min. Niels Lesniewski Roll Call Senior Senate Staff Writer Niels Lesniewski discussed the details of the joint ... Roll Call Senior Senate Staff Writer Niels Lesniewski discussed the details of the joint resolution being introduced today in the House to terminate the President's national emergency declaration to build a southern border wall. 8:02 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. After Words Chris Christie, "Let Me Finish" Former New Jersey Governor and Presidential candidate Chris Christie discussed his political ... Former New Jersey Governor and Presidential candidate Chris Christie discussed his political career and offered his insights about President Trump's administration. He's interviewed by CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett. 7:00 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Landmark Cases Tinker v. Des Moines Landmark Cases tells the story of five Des Moines, Iowa students who wore black arm bands to ... Landmark Cases tells the story of five Des Moines, Iowa students who wore black arm bands to school to protest the war in Vietnam, violating local school policies. The Supreme Court ruled students do not lose their 1st Amendment rights at school.
1:37 PM HST Approx. 52 min. Visalia, California C-SPAN visited Santa Visalia, California to learn about the history and literary life of the ... C-SPAN visited Santa Visalia, California to learn about the history and literary life of the community. 9:03 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. In Depth Dave Zirin Author and sports writer Dave Zirin talked about his books and took viewer questions. Mr. Zirin is ... Author and sports writer Dave Zirin talked about his books and took viewer questions. Mr. Zirin is the author of many books, including "What's My Name, Fool?," "A People's History of Sports in the United States," and the recently published "Jim Brown: Last Man Standing." 8:33 PM HST Approx. 25 min. 1940s Supreme Court Cases on Flag Salute in Schools In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette ... In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette case that public school students could not be forced to salute the American flag. This decision overturned the 1940 Minersville School District v. Gobitis case. World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses Senior Communications Officer Robert Zick told the story of both cases and talked with the daughter of Lillian Gobitas, one of the students expelled for refusing to salute the flag for religious reasons. This program was part of a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette U.S. Supreme Court case.
2:29 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 21 min. LIVE Campaign Elizabeth Warren in New Hampshire Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivers remarks at a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner in ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivers remarks at a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner in Manchester. 12:04 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. After Words Reniqua Allen, "It Was All a Dream" Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the ... Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the Root editor-in-chief Danielle Belton. 8:58 PM HST Approx. 35 min. Jehovah's Witnesses on Mandatory Flag Salute On June 14, 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public school students could not be forced to ... On June 14, 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public school students could not be forced to pledge allegiance to the American flag. This ruling overturned a 1940 case that upheld mandatory flag pledging. In this program, several Jehovah's Witnesses recounted their childhood experiences of being expelled from school for refusing to salute the American flag, and were joined in conversation by the daughter of an expelled student. This program was part of a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette First Amendment case.
4:50 PM HST Approx. 34 min. Newsmakers Air Force Sec Heather Wilson Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson talks about the space force for which President Trump signed a ... Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson talks about the space force for which President Trump signed a directive this past week calling on the Pentagon to create a force, next week's meeting between President Trump and North Korean Leader Kim, military base housing, and more. 1:07 AM HST Approx. 47 min. Jon Ward, "Camelot's End" Jon Ward, senior political correspondent for Yahoo News, recounted the 1980 Democratic ... Jon Ward, senior political correspondent for Yahoo News, recounted the 1980 Democratic presidential primary campaign between Senator Ted Kennedy and incumbent President Jimmy Carter. 9:33 PM HST Approx. 41 min. Jehovah's Witnesses & Human Rights In this talk, general counsel Philip Brumley talked about the legal struggles of Jehovah's ... In this talk, general counsel Philip Brumley talked about the legal struggles of Jehovah's Witnesses and argued that their efforts have advanced the protection of human and civil rights globally. In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a six to three decision that public school students could not be forced to salute the American flag after several Jehovah's Witnesses challenged their expulsion from a West Virginia public school. This program was a session from a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette U.S. Supreme Court case.
5:24 PM HST Approx. 29 min. The Communicators Christopher Shelton, Communications Workers The President of the Communications Workers of America, Christopher Shelton, talks about the ... The President of the Communications Workers of America, Christopher Shelton, talks about the union's opposition to the T-Mobile/Sprint proposed merger, Congress's role on the issues, 5G and more. 1:54 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. David Priess, "How to Get Rid of a President" Former intelligence officer David Priess provided a history of the ways in which presidents have ... Former intelligence officer David Priess provided a history of the ways in which presidents have been removed from office. 10:14 PM HST Approx. 46 min. Supreme Court Trivia Two teams of litigators faced off in a trivia competition, answering questions on U.S. Supreme ... Two teams of litigators faced off in a trivia competition, answering questions on U.S. Supreme Court history. The National Constitution Center and Heritage Foundation co-hosted the contest.
5:53 PM HST Approx. 37 min. Pres. Trump Meets with Chinese Vice Premier President Trump and White House officials met in the Oval Office with the vice premier of China to ... President Trump and White House officials met in the Oval Office with the vice premier of China to discuss trade relations between the two nations. The president said he hopes to meet fairly soon with Chinese President Xi Jinping and confirmed an agreement had been reached on currency manipulation. In addition, the president took questions from reporters on a range of topics including his national emergency declaration, the Syria troop withdrawal, the Russia investigation and New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft being charged with solicitation of prostitution by Florida police. 3:01 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Alexandra Natapoff, "Punishment Without Crime" University of California law professor Alexandra Natapoff argued that misdemeanors are overused in ... University of California law professor Alexandra Natapoff argued that misdemeanors are overused in the criminal justice system, making up roughly 80 percent of America's criminal dockets. 11:00 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Landmark Cases Tinker v. Des Moines Landmark Cases tells the story of five Des Moines, Iowa students who wore black arm bands to ... Landmark Cases tells the story of five Des Moines, Iowa students who wore black arm bands to school to protest the war in Vietnam, violating local school policies. The Supreme Court ruled students do not lose their 1st Amendment rights at school.
6:30 PM HST Approx. 6 min. Sarah Sanders Speaks to Reporters White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders spoke to reporters at the White House. She answered ... White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders spoke to reporters at the White House. She answered questions on a number of topics, including the impending release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report. She said any decisions related to the report were in the hands of Attorney General William Barr, and said President Trump was focused on his upcoming meeting with Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, in Vietnam. 4:10 AM HST Approx. 45 min. Ronen Bergman, "Rise and Kill First" Ronen Berman discussed his book, "Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted ... Ronen Berman discussed his book, "Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations." He spoke at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 12:34 AM HST Approx. 24 min. 1940s Supreme Court Cases on Flag Salute in Schools In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette ... In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette case that public school students could not be forced to salute the American flag. This decision overturned the 1940 Minersville School District v. Gobitis case. World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses Senior Communications Officer Robert Zick told the story of both cases and talked with the daughter of Lillian Gobitas, one of the students expelled for refusing to salute the flag for religious reasons. This program was part of a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette U.S. Supreme Court case.
6:36 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. Campaign Elizabeth Warren in New Hampshire Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivered remarks at a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner in ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivered remarks at a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner in Manchester. 4:55 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Lee Bollinger and Geoffrey Stone, "The Free Speech Century" Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and 1st Amendment scholar Geoffrey Stone examined the ... Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and 1st Amendment scholar Geoffrey Stone examined the evolution of free speech since the Supreme Court's 1919 ruling which decided that freedom of speech could be restricted if the words spoken or printed posed a clear and present danger to society. 12:58 AM HST Approx. 35 min. Jehovah's Witnesses on Mandatory Flag Salute On June 14, 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public school students could not be forced to ... On June 14, 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public school students could not be forced to pledge allegiance to the American flag. This ruling overturned a 1940 case that upheld mandatory flag pledging. In this program, several Jehovah's Witnesses recounted their childhood experiences of being expelled from school for refusing to salute the American flag, and were joined in conversation by the daughter of an expelled student. This program was part of a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette First Amendment case.
7:55 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 41 min. Politico Policy Conversations with Governors - Part 1 Politico hosted a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who were ... Politico hosted a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who were in Washington, DC, for the annual National Governors Association winter meeting. This portion featured discussions with Governors Matt Bevin (R-KY), Gary Herbert (R-UT), Jared Polis (D-CO) and Kristi Noem (R-SD) who discussed issues and challenges being addressed in their states, including competing budget priorities, health care and Medicaid programs, marijuana and hemp farming and regulations, and the impact of the 35-day partial federal government shutdown which lasted from December 2018 into January 2019. Gov. Polis also addressed the lawsuit brought by 16 states, including Colorado, against the Trump administration for the president's national emergency declaration. Gov. Polis said the potential reallocation of funds could divert needed money away from military bases and construction projects in his state. 6:00 AM HST Approx. 59 min. Q&A Grace Kennan Warnecke Grace Kennan Warnecke, daughter of American diplomat George Kennan, talked about her memoir, ... Grace Kennan Warnecke, daughter of American diplomat George Kennan, talked about her memoir, "Daughter of the Cold War." 1:33 AM HST Approx. 41 min. Jehovah's Witnesses & Human Rights In this talk, general counsel Philip Brumley talked about the legal struggles of Jehovah's ... In this talk, general counsel Philip Brumley talked about the legal struggles of Jehovah's Witnesses and argued that their efforts have advanced the protection of human and civil rights globally. In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a six to three decision that public school students could not be forced to salute the American flag after several Jehovah's Witnesses challenged their expulsion from a West Virginia public school. This program was a session from a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette U.S. Supreme Court case.
10:36 PM HST Approx. 30 min. Washington Journal Daryl Kimball Arms Control Association's Daryl Kimball previewed next week's U.S.-North Korea summit and the ... Arms Control Association's Daryl Kimball previewed next week's U.S.-North Korea summit and the future of the INF Treaty between the United States and Russia. 6:59 AM HST Approx. 12 hr. 1 min. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 2:14 AM HST Approx. 47 min. Supreme Court Trivia Two teams of litigators faced off in a trivia competition, answering questions on U.S. Supreme ... Two teams of litigators faced off in a trivia competition, answering questions on U.S. Supreme Court history. The National Constitution Center and Heritage Foundation co-hosted the contest.
11:06 PM HST Approx. 55 min. Columnist George Will Discusses Growth of Executive Power Political columnist George Will discussed the growth of the Executive Branch's powers in a ... Political columnist George Will discussed the growth of the Executive Branch's powers in a discussion hosted by George Mason University's law school. He talked about the history of Executive Branch power in the U.S., and about the country's founders' thoughts and writings on the balance of power between the three branches of government. He focused much of his talk on President Trump's declaration of an emergency to reallocate military construction funds toward a U.S.-Mexico border wall, and said a House Democratic resolution disapproving of the action was likely to split Republican lawmakers, many of whom have opposed use of executive orders in the past. Following his talk, Mr. Will took questions from the audience. 3:01 AM HST Approx. 34 min. Reel America "Booker T. Washington, The Life and the Legacy" - 1986 Directed by William Greaves for the National Park Service, this film portrays the life of Booker ... Directed by William Greaves for the National Park Service, this film portrays the life of Booker T. Washington through reenactments, archival photographs and interviews with actors portraying Washington and his contemporaries. The film documents the establishment of Tuskegee Institute and other notable events in the civil rights leader's life.
12:01 AM HST Approx. 38 min. Pres. Trump Meets with Chinese Vice Premier President Trump and White House officials met in the Oval Office with the vice premier of China to ... President Trump and White House officials met in the Oval Office with the vice premier of China to discuss trade relations between the two nations. The president said he hopes to meet fairly soon with Chinese President Xi Jinping and confirmed an agreement had been reached on currency manipulation. In addition, the president took questions from reporters on a range of topics including his national emergency declaration, the Syria troop withdrawal, the Russia investigation and New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft being charged with solicitation of prostitution by Florida police. 3:35 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Recovering Soldiers' Remains on Tarawa On November 20, 1943, 18,000 U.S. Marines landed on the Pacific island of Tarawa, occupied by ... On November 20, 1943, 18,000 U.S. Marines landed on the Pacific island of Tarawa, occupied by Japan. After 3 days of combat, more than 1,000 U.S. troops had died and about 2,000 were wounded. Clay Bonnyman Evans, author of "Bones of My Grandfather: Reclaiming a Lost Hero of WWII," detailed his grandfather's experience as a soldier in the Battle of Tarawa, and his journey to recover his remains. Rebecca Taylor, a forensic anthropologist for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, explained the current efforts to excavate the remains of unidentified soldiers there. This talk was part of a three-day conference hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
12:39 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Campaign Elizabeth Warren in New Hampshire Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivered remarks at a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner in ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivered remarks at a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner in Manchester. 4:38 AM HST Approx. 22 min. Reel America "With the Marines at Tarawa" - 1944 This documentary about the November 1943 Battle of Tarawa was filmed by U.S. Marine cameramen and ... This documentary about the November 1943 Battle of Tarawa was filmed by U.S. Marine cameramen and won the 1944 Academy Award for best documentary short. About 18,000 Marines made an amphibious assault on the small, Japanese-occupied island of Tarawa in the central Pacific. More than 1000 were killed and 2000 injured in one of the most difficult battles in U.S. Marine history. This twenty-minute film includes graphic language and scenes of death that may be disturbing to some viewers.
1:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. LIVE Washington Journal 02/23/2019 5:00 AM HST Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts U.S. Army Medical Advances We toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to see ... We toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to see several advances made by Army medics in the past 200 years. Director George Wunderlich showed us a Civil War-era electrotherapy machine, transport helicopters used during the Vietnam War, and a unique contraption to combat hypothermia built in an Baghdad field hospital.
4:00 AM HST Approx. 26 min. Politico Policy Conversations with Governors - Part 1 Politico hosted a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who were ... Politico hosted a series of policy conversations with governors from around the country who were in Washington, DC, for the annual National Governors Association winter meeting. This portion featured discussions with Governors Matt Bevin (R-KY), Gary Herbert (R-UT), Jared Polis (D-CO) and Kristi Noem (R-SD) who discussed issues and challenges being addressed in their states, including competing budget priorities, health care and Medicaid programs, marijuana and hemp farming and regulations, and the impact of the 35-day partial federal government shutdown which lasted from December 2018 into January 2019. Gov. Polis also addressed the lawsuit brought by 16 states, including Colorado, against the Trump administration for the president's national emergency declaration. Gov. Polis said the potential reallocation of funds could divert needed money away from military bases and construction projects in his state. 5:25 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. Sculptor Vinnie Ream, Daniel Sickles & Andrew Johnson's Impeachment Civil War scholar Patrick Hickey presented a program titled, "The Devil vs. the Hummingbird: The ... Civil War scholar Patrick Hickey presented a program titled, "The Devil vs. the Hummingbird: The Midnight Confrontation on Capitol Hill that Determined the Fate of a Presidency and Ensured the Survival of Constitutional Government." Mr. Hickey's illustrated talk featured controversial Civil War General Daniel Sickles (The Devil), and 21 year-old sculptor Vinnie Ream (The Hummingbird), and described how the two were involved in the political fight over the 1868 impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Vinnie Ream sculpted the statue of President Lincoln that stands in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. This was a Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia program.
4:26 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 55 min. LIVE National Governors Association Winter Meeting The National Governors Association hosts its annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. The National Governors Association hosts its annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. 6:48 AM HST Approx. 12 min. 1908 Race Riot In 1908, 5,000 white citizens stormed into the black neighborhood of Springfield resulting in the ... In 1908, 5,000 white citizens stormed into the black neighborhood of Springfield resulting in the lynching of black citizens and the burning of businesses. Kathryn Harris recounted the events leading up to the riot and the effects it has had on the city.
6:21 AM HST Approx. 9 min. National Governors Association Winter Meeting The National Governors Association hosts its annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. The National Governors Association hosts its annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. 7:00 AM HST Approx. 12 hr. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
6:30 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 41 min. LIVE National Governors Association Winter Meeting - Jamie Dimon and Children's Welfare Panel The National Governors Association hosted its annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. This ... The National Governors Association hosted its annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. This session included panel discussions about the economy and jobs, and child welfare systems across the country. The first panel featured a discussion with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon about the economy, jobs, and how to maintain U.S. global competitiveness into the 21st century. Mr. Dimon had been considered a potential 2020 presidential candidate. Then, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin (R) and Louisiana first lady Donna Edwards participated in a discussion about children's welfare programs in their states and called on those in attendance to help foster children and kids in need in any way they could.
8:11 AM HST Approx. 7 hr. 49 min. Washington This Week 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.
4:00 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.