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6:00 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. 6:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 36 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 6:00 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. 52 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
12:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. LIVE Washington Journal Washington Jounral 12:36 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Independent Review Cmsn. Members Testify on Sexual Assault Members of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military testified on their ... Members of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military testified on their findings and recommendation to remove prosecution from the chain of command. President Biden ordered the 90-day commission review upon taking office. The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel convened the hearing. The deputy defense secretary also testified in a separate panel. 9:52 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. 12 min. Health & Human Services Secretary Testifies on 2022 Budget Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on President Biden's 2022 budget ... Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on President Biden's 2022 budget request for the agency. Topics he engaged with lawmakers on included the impact of unaccompanied minors at the border, the foster care system, pandemic preparedness, health care data collection and insurance coverage gaps.
2:59 AM HST Approx. 5 hr. 46 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Members will consider a bill to expedite the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process for ... Members will consider a bill to expedite the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process for Afghan interpreters, contractors, and security personnel who worked with the U.S. government in Afghanistan as the U.S. withdraws troops from that country. 1:50 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Former FCC Chairs Discuss Telecommunications Former FCC chairs and commissioners discussed telecommunications policy issues at an event hosted ... Former FCC chairs and commissioners discussed telecommunications policy issues at an event hosted by the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC). Speakers included former FCC commissioners Ajit Pai (R), William Kennard (D) and Richard Wiley (R) along with former commissioner Mignon Clyburn (D). They discussed media diversity and inclusion, broadband access, 5G technology and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the telecommunications industry. 1:04 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 45 min. Hearing on Crack Cocaine Sentencing Regina LaBelle, acting director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and ... Regina LaBelle, acting director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) joined other expert witnesses to testify on sentencing guidelines for crack vs. powder cocaine possession and what Congress can do to reduce sentencing disparity between the two. Matthew Charles, who was convicted for crack cocaine possession and sentenced to more than 30 years in prison, spoke about the disparity and the need for changes. The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering bipartisan legislation called the Eliminating a Quantifiable Unjust Application of the Law or the EQUAL Act, to end the sentencing gap. Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) are co-sponsors of the bill.
8:45 AM HST Approx. 32 min. Washington Journal Open Phones A conversation on the news of the day from Capitol Hill and the Whitle House. A conversation on the news of the day from Capitol Hill and the Whitle House. 3:10 AM HST Approx. 25 min. Campaign 2024 Sen. Cotton R-AR Remarks New Hampshire Shooting Range Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) delivered brief remarks at the Third Annual Machine Gun Shoot hosted by ... Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) delivered brief remarks at the Third Annual Machine Gun Shoot hosted by the Hillsborough County, NH Republicans. He spoke about protecting the Second Amendment and supporting law enforcement. 3:49 AM HST Approx. 13 min. JFK In Fort Worth Fort Worth's General Worth Square is the place where John F. Kennedy gave an impromptu speech to ... Fort Worth's General Worth Square is the place where John F. Kennedy gave an impromptu speech to thousands of spectators the morning he was assassinated. Andy Taft, president of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., shared this story and described the tribute that now represents his historic visit.
9:17 AM HST Approx. 18 min. LIVE President Biden Signs Bill to Sustain Crime Victims Fund Act President Biden signs a bill into law to sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act, which provides grant ... President Biden signs a bill into law to sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act, which provides grant funding for state victim compensation and assistance programs. 3:35 AM HST Approx. 54 min. CDC Director Discusses Vaccinating Children Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said 7 out of 10 children eligible to ... Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said 7 out of 10 children eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine have not been vaccinated and encouraged parents to protect their children against the coronavirus as well as other preventable diseases. The CDC director spoke during a virtual discussion hosted by the Health Action Alliance and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Barriers to vaccinations and the role businesses can play in the effort were also discussed. 4:02 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 41 min. LIVE Officials Testify on Digital Financing of Terrorism Homeland Security and Secret Service officials testify before a House Homeland Security ... Homeland Security and Secret Service officials testify before a House Homeland Security subcommittee about the use of digital financing by terrorists.
9:35 AM HST Approx. 22 min. House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference At her weekly news conference,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her decision to block ... At her weekly news conference,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her decision to block two Republican lawmakers from a select committee formed to investigate the events of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The speaker argued that previous statements and actions by GOP Reps. Jim Banks (IN) and Jim Jordan (OH) disqualified them from serving on the panel. 4:29 AM HST Approx. 5 hr. 41 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Senators will take up and vote on confirmation of Jill Hruby to be Under Secretary of Energy for ... Senators will take up and vote on confirmation of Jill Hruby to be Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, which manages the national nuclear warhead stockpile. 5:43 AM HST Approx. 59 min. Rep. Grace Meng Discussion on Anti-Asian Racism The American Constitutional Society hosted a virtual conversation on the rise of anti-Asian racism ... The American Constitutional Society hosted a virtual conversation on the rise of anti-Asian racism and violence in the country. Joining the discussion were Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), California Supreme Court Judge Goodwin Liu, and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. They discussed the rise of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic and how it came to be, the use of Japanese internment camps during World War II, recognizing casual racism in everyday life, and how to combat racist ideologies and rhetoric.
9:57 AM HST Approx. 19 min. House Republican Leader McCarthy Holds News Conference House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to questions about two Republican lawmakers ... House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to questions about two Republican lawmakers blocked by Speaker Pelosi from serving on the select committee created to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. At his weekly news conference, the Republican leader questioned the legitimacy of the panel and repeated his assertions that the speaker's actions were unprecedented. 10:10 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Hearing on U.S.-Turkey Relations Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign ... Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Biden administration's policy toward Turkey. She answered questions on a variety of topics including human rights concerns, sanctions against Turkey for purchasing and deploying a Russian missile defense system, and the guarantee of free and safe elections in the country. The committee also discussed Turkish President Erdogan's push for a two-state solution with Cypress, with focus on his recent visit to the U.N.-controlled, abandoned Cypress town of Varosha, which is in direct violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Secretary Nuland also took questions on the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and the recent negotiations between the U.S. and Germany on the project. 6:42 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey & Justice Department Officials Discuss Separation of Powers Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey and other former Justice Department officials from the ... Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey and other former Justice Department officials from the Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump administrations discussed federalism and separation of powers at an event hosted by the Federalist Society.
10:16 AM HST Approx. 59 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Schedule & January 6 Committee House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about next week's ... House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about next week's schedule and debated Speaker Pelosi's decision to reject two Republican picks to serve on the Jan. 6 Select Committee. They also spoke about a number of other items on the House agenda. 11:32 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. Experts Testify on Environmental Justice A Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee held a hearing on environmental justice and ... A Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee held a hearing on environmental justice and at-risk communities. Testifying before the subcommittee were experts and advocates for environmental justice. Several topics were touched upon, including the disproportionate impacts of climate and environmental disasters on minority and low-income communities, cleaning up toxic waste sites, access to clean and safe drinking water, and the impact of flooding. They also addressed the lack of crucial infrastructure investment in tribal and native communities. 8:16 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Trade Ministers Discuss U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other officials discussed the one-year anniversary of ... U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other officials discussed the one-year anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which went into effect on July 1, 2020. Other speakers included Mexico's secretary of the economy and Canada's international trade minister. They talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on trade and implementation of the USMCA treaty. Following their remarks, House Ways and Means Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered remarks discussing passage of the free trade agreement in Congress.
11:15 AM HST Approx. 17 min. President Biden Signs Bill to Sustain Crime Victims Fund Act President Biden signed the Victims of Crime Act fix into law. The bill would use money collected ... President Biden signed the Victims of Crime Act fix into law. The bill would use money collected as legal penalties to pay for victim compensation and assistance programs. After signing the bipartisan legislation the president said, "This is one of those deals where what they did is literally, not figuratively, will change the lives of women and children and some men out there. Thank you." 1:31 PM HST Approx. 30 min. Washington Journal Rep. Warren Davidson Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) discussed President Biden and Congressional Democrats' spending plans ... Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) discussed President Biden and Congressional Democrats' spending plans and other congressional news of the day. 9:23 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 24 min. The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Hold Their Collegians Summit - PART 1 The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles virtually hosted their 2021 Collegians Summit. Several leaders in the ... The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles virtually hosted their 2021 Collegians Summit. Several leaders in the conservative movement sat down for individual conversations to discuss the direction of the Republican party and how to motivate a new generation of conservatives. During this portion, Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) were among the speakers.
11:32 AM HST Approx. 36 min. White House COVID-19 Response Team Holds Briefing The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing to give an update on response efforts. As ... The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing to give an update on response efforts. As Delta variant cases continue to increase, officials are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Other topics discussed included clinical trials examining vaccinating children younger than 12 years old, vaccine access in rural areas, and the progress status of the U.S. distributing vaccines to other countries. 2:01 PM HST Approx. 39 min. White House COVID-19 Response Team Holds Briefing The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing to give an update on response efforts. As ... The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing to give an update on response efforts. As Delta variant cases continue to increase, officials are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Other topics included clinical trials on vaccinating children younger than 12 years old, vaccine access in rural areas, and the U.S. distributing vaccines to other countries. 11:47 AM HST Approx. 59 min. Rep. Grace Meng Discussion on Anti-Asian Racism The American Constitutional Society hosted a virtual conversation on the rise of anti-Asian racism ... The American Constitutional Society hosted a virtual conversation on the rise of anti-Asian racism and violence in the country. Joining the discussion were Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), California Supreme Court Judge Goodwin Liu, and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. They discussed the rise of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic and how it came to be, the use of Japanese internment camps during World War II, recognizing casual racism in everyday life, and how to combat racist ideologies and rhetoric.
12:08 PM HST Approx. 56 min. Commerce Secretary & White House Press Secretary Hold Briefing Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo unveiled a new economic development initiative made possible ... Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo unveiled a new economic development initiative made possible through the American Rescue Plan at a briefing with reporters at the White House. The program aims to include everyone impacted by the pandemic in the economic recovery. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki also spoke about the president's other agenda priorities. 2:40 PM HST Approx. 18 min. President Biden Signs Bill to Sustain Crime Victims Fund Act President Biden signed the Victims of Crime Act fix into law. The bill would use money collected ... President Biden signed the Victims of Crime Act fix into law. The bill would use money collected as legal penalties to pay for victim compensation and assistance programs. After signing the bipartisan legislation the president said, "This is one of those deals where what they did is literally, not figuratively, will change the lives of women and children and some men out there. Thank you." 12:46 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey & Justice Department Officials Discuss Separation of Powers Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey and other former Justice Department officials from the ... Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey and other former Justice Department officials from the Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump administrations discussed federalism and separation of powers at an event hosted by the Federalist Society.
1:04 PM HST Approx. 44 min. Washington Journal Diane Yentel National Low Income Housing Coalition president and CEO Diane Yentel discussed her group's new ... National Low Income Housing Coalition president and CEO Diane Yentel discussed her group's new report "Out of Reach" about the high cost of housing for low-income Americans. 2:58 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Hearing on U.S.-Turkey Relations Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign ... Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Biden administration's policy toward Turkey. She answered questions on a variety of topics including human rights concerns, sanctions against Turkey for purchasing and deploying a Russian missile defense system, and the guarantee of free and safe elections in the country. The committee also discussed Turkish President Erdogan's push for a two-state solution with Cypress, with focus on his recent visit to the U.N.-controlled, abandoned Cypress town of Varosha, which is in direct violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Secretary Nuland also took questions on the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and the recent negotiations between the U.S. and Germany on the project. 2:18 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Trade Ministers Discuss U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other officials discussed the one-year anniversary of ... U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other officials discussed the one-year anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which went into effect on July 1, 2020. Other speakers included Mexico's secretary of the economy and Canada's international trade minister. They talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on trade and implementation of the USMCA treaty. Following their remarks, House Ways and Means Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered remarks discussing passage of the free trade agreement in Congress.
1:48 PM HST Approx. 25 min. House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference At her weekly news conference,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her decision to block ... At her weekly news conference,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her decision to block two Republican lawmakers from a select committee formed to investigate the events of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The speaker argued that previous statements and actions by GOP Reps. Jim Banks (IN) and Jim Jordan (OH) disqualified them from serving on the panel. 4:20 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 7 min. Amazon & Google Officials Testify on Smart Home Technology Market Amazon and Google officials testifIed on the smart home technology market before a Senate ... Amazon and Google officials testifIed on the smart home technology market before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. Lawmakers questioned the two executives about smart device interoperability, data security, market competition, and various antitrust and consumer privacy concerns. Other witnesses included Sonos Chief Legal Officer Eddie Lazarus, along with scholars from Harvard University and the University of Virginia. 3:26 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 25 min. The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Hold Their Collegians Summit - PART 1 The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles virtually hosted their 2021 Collegians Summit. Several leaders in the ... The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles virtually hosted their 2021 Collegians Summit. Several leaders in the conservative movement sat down for individual conversations to discuss the direction of the Republican party and how to motivate a new generation of conservatives. During this portion, Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) were among the speakers.
2:13 PM HST Approx. 20 min. House Republican Leader McCarthy Holds News Conference House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to questions about two Republican lawmakers ... House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to questions about two Republican lawmakers blocked by Speaker Pelosi from serving on the select committee created to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. At his weekly news conference, the Republican leader questioned the legitimacy of the panel and repeated his assertions that the speaker's actions were unprecedented. 6:27 PM HST Approx. 37 min. White House COVID-19 Response Team Holds Briefing The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing to give an update on response efforts. As ... The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing to give an update on response efforts. As Delta variant cases continue to increase, officials are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Other topics included clinical trials on vaccinating children younger than 12 years old, vaccine access in rural areas, and the U.S. distributing vaccines to other countries. 5:51 PM HST Approx. 58 min. Rep. Grace Meng Discussion on Anti-Asian Racism The American Constitutional Society hosted a virtual conversation on the rise of anti-Asian racism ... The American Constitutional Society hosted a virtual conversation on the rise of anti-Asian racism and violence in the country. Joining the discussion were Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), California Supreme Court Judge Goodwin Liu, and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. They discussed the rise of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic and how it came to be, the use of Japanese internment camps during World War II, recognizing casual racism in everyday life, and how to combat racist ideologies and rhetoric.
2:33 PM HST Approx. 38 min. U.S. House of Representatives Reps Scalise and Hoyer on January 6 Committee House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer debated Speaker Pelosi's ... House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer debated Speaker Pelosi's decision to reject two Republican picks Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks to serve on the Jan. 6 select committee. 7:04 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 57 min. Scientists Testify on Investigating COVID-19 Origins Scientists testified on investigating COVID-19 origins before a House subcommittee. Topics ... Scientists testified on investigating COVID-19 origins before a House subcommittee. Topics included the need for China to be transparent, what a proper investigation into the origins would look like and combating misinformation. 6:49 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey & Justice Department Officials Discuss Separation of Powers Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey and other former Justice Department officials from the ... Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey and other former Justice Department officials from the Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump administrations discussed federalism and separation of powers at an event hosted by the Federalist Society.
3:11 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Officials Testify on Digital Financing of Terrorism - Part 1 Homeland Security and U.S. Secret Service officials testified before a House Homeland Security ... Homeland Security and U.S. Secret Service officials testified before a House Homeland Security subcommittee about the use of digital financing by terrorists. Before recessing for House floor votes, subcommittee leadership and witnesses delivered opening statements on efforts to detect and prevent illicit use of cryptocurrencies. 9:01 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Hearing on U.S.-Turkey Relations Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign ... Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Biden administration's policy toward Turkey. She answered questions on a variety of topics including human rights concerns, sanctions against Turkey for purchasing and deploying a Russian missile defense system, and the guarantee of free and safe elections in the country. The committee also discussed Turkish President Erdogan's push for a two-state solution with Cypress, with focus on his recent visit to the U.N.-controlled, abandoned Cypress town of Varosha, which is in direct violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Secretary Nuland also took questions on the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and the recent negotiations between the U.S. and Germany on the project. 8:22 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Trade Ministers Discuss U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other officials discussed the one-year anniversary of ... U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other officials discussed the one-year anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which went into effect on July 1, 2020. Other speakers included Mexico's secretary of the economy and Canada's international trade minister. They talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on trade and implementation of the USMCA treaty. Following their remarks, House Ways and Means Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered remarks discussing passage of the free trade agreement in Congress.
4:39 PM HST Approx. 16 min. President Biden Signs Bill to Sustain Crime Victims Fund Act President Biden signed the Victims of Crime Act fix into law. The bill would use money collected ... President Biden signed the Victims of Crime Act fix into law. The bill would use money collected as legal penalties to pay for victim compensation and assistance programs. After signing the bipartisan legislation the president said, "This is one of those deals where what they did is literally, not figuratively, will change the lives of women and children and some men out there. Thank you." 10:23 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 54 min. NCAA Officials & Coaches Testify on College Athlete Compensation The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to examine federal legislative proposals that would ... The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to examine federal legislative proposals that would allow college athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness, or NIL rights. Witnesses included NCAA President Mark Emmert, Gonzaga University men's basketball coach Mark Few, ESPN college football analyst Rod Gilmore, Howard University President Wayne Frederick along with several sports law experts. Currently, 19 states have adopted college athlete compensation legislation, with laws in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and New Mexico going into effect on July 1, 2021. 9:30 PM HST Approx. 2 hr. 24 min. The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Hold Their Collegians Summit - PART 1 The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles virtually hosted their 2021 Collegians Summit. Several leaders in the ... The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles virtually hosted their 2021 Collegians Summit. Several leaders in the conservative movement sat down for individual conversations to discuss the direction of the Republican party and how to motivate a new generation of conservatives. During this portion, Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) were among the speakers.
4:55 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 58 min. Experts Testify on Environmental Justice A Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee held a hearing on environmental justice and ... A Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee held a hearing on environmental justice and at-risk communities. Testifying before the subcommittee were experts and advocates for environmental justice. Several topics were touched upon, including the disproportionate impacts of climate and environmental disasters on minority and low-income communities, cleaning up toxic waste sites, access to clean and safe drinking water, and the impact of flooding. They also addressed the lack of crucial infrastructure investment in tribal and native communities. 1:17 AM HST Approx. 31 min. Education Secretary Discusses Educational Equity Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discussed educational equity issues with the Washington Post. ... Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discussed educational equity issues with the Washington Post. Other topics discussed included broadband access, pre-K education for all, and reopening schools in the fall with COVID-19 Delta variant cases on the rise. 11:54 PM HST Approx. 59 min. Rep. Grace Meng Discussion on Anti-Asian Racism The American Constitutional Society hosted a virtual conversation on the rise of anti-Asian racism ... The American Constitutional Society hosted a virtual conversation on the rise of anti-Asian racism and violence in the country. Joining the discussion were Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), California Supreme Court Judge Goodwin Liu, and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. They discussed the rise of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic and how it came to be, the use of Japanese internment camps during World War II, recognizing casual racism in everyday life, and how to combat racist ideologies and rhetoric.
6:53 PM HST Approx. 58 min. U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Visas for Afghans The House agreed to provide additional special immigrant visas for Afghan interpreters, ... The House agreed to provide additional special immigrant visas for Afghan interpreters, contractors and other vulnerable allies, as the U.S. military prepares to leave the country. The measure sponsored by Congressman Jason Crow ( D-CO) would open up extra slots in a visa program for Afghan allies at risk of persecution or death if they remain in Afghanistan. The vote was 407-16. 1:48 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 41 min. Hearing on Digital Privacy The House Financial Services Task Force on Artificial Intelligence held a virtual hearing ... The House Financial Services Task Force on Artificial Intelligence held a virtual hearing examining digital privacy. Testifying at the hearing were experts in digital technology and security. They answered questions on a variety of topics, including the future of digital identity, how best to protect data and digital privacy, making AI more inclusive and diverse, and the use of technologies, such as blockchain. 12:53 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Trade Ministers Discuss U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other officials discussed the one-year anniversary of ... U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other officials discussed the one-year anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which went into effect on July 1, 2020. Other speakers included Mexico's secretary of the economy and Canada's international trade minister. They talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on trade and implementation of the USMCA treaty. Following their remarks, House Ways and Means Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered remarks discussing passage of the free trade agreement in Congress.
7:51 PM HST Approx. 25 min. House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference At her weekly news conference,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her decision to block ... At her weekly news conference,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her decision to block two Republican lawmakers from a select committee formed to investigate the events of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The speaker argued that previous statements and actions by GOP Reps. Jim Banks (IN) and Jim Jordan (OH) disqualified them from serving on the panel. 3:29 AM HST Approx. 32 min. Donald Trump Jr. Remarks at CPAC Donald Trump Jr. spoke at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas. He ... Donald Trump Jr. spoke at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas. He encouraged conservatives to stay in the fight while criticizing President Biden, the media, and the Democratic party. Introducing the son of the former President was Kimberly Guilfoyle, national finance chair for Make America Great Finance Action. 2:01 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 42 min. DC Mayor & Others Testify on Statehood Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and constitutional law scholars testified on DC statehood ... Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and constitutional law scholars testified on DC statehood before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. "Prayerfully, I will be the last DC mayor who needs to sit here demanding on behalf of our 700,000 residents what is our birthright and what is owed to us as taxpayers, and that's full citizenship and democracy," Bowser stated in her opening remarks. She and the other witnesses responded to questions about the constitutionality of admitting the District as a state, the impact of the 23rd amendment, and religious freedoms for DC residents.
8:16 PM HST Approx. 20 min. House Republican Leader McCarthy Holds News Conference House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to questions about two Republican lawmakers ... House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to questions about two Republican lawmakers blocked by Speaker Pelosi from serving on the select committee created to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. At his weekly news conference, the Republican leader questioned the legitimacy of the panel and repeated his assertions that the speaker's actions were unprecedented. 4:01 AM HST Approx. 34 min. Defense Secretary & Joint Chiefs Chair Hold Briefing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley held a briefing to ... Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley held a briefing to discuss a number of topics. Both gave an update on the Afghanistan withdrawal including announcing the first group of Afghan interpreters, who've helped the U.S. during the war, will be arriving in Georgia soon. Other topics discussed included the secretary's upcoming trip to the Indo-Pacific region, military units helping fight wildfires in the West, critical race theory and a new book that reported Gen. Milley feared former President Trump would carry out a coup after losing the election. 4:43 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. USAID Administrator Testifies on 2022 Budget Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), testified ... Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), testified on the 2022 budget before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. In her opening statement, Administrator Power highlighted her agency's development assistance and humanitarian aid priorities. She also talked about USAID's role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, lawmakers asked about migration from Central America, the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, global COVID-19 vaccine distribution, foreign assistance spending and USAID efforts in promoting democratic institutions around the world.
8:36 PM HST Approx. 36 min. U.S. House of Representatives Reps Scalise and Hoyer on January 6 Committee House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer debated Speaker Pelosi's ... House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer debated Speaker Pelosi's decision to reject two Republican picks Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks to serve on the Jan. 6 select committee. 4:35 AM HST Approx. 41 min. Campaign 2024 Mike Pence Remarks at Iowa Family Leader Summit Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered remarks at the Iowa Family Leader's Annual Leadership ... Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered remarks at the Iowa Family Leader's Annual Leadership Summit. He touched on support for law enforcement, critical race theory, and protecting religious freedom. He also spoke about his time as vice president, highlighting his accomplishments while in office. The former vice president is considered a potential 2024 presidential candidate. 6:48 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. Senate Hearing on Forest Management A Senate Appropriations subcommittee held a hearing on forest management and preventing future ... A Senate Appropriations subcommittee held a hearing on forest management and preventing future fires. U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen testified on the agency's efforts to reopen more natural parks for tourism, infrastructure investments in Western states like Washington and Alaska, and addressing the backlog of wildfire prevention projects.
9:12 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. Officials Testify on Digital Financing of Terrorism - Part 1 Homeland Security and U.S. Secret Service officials testified before a House Homeland Security ... Homeland Security and U.S. Secret Service officials testified before a House Homeland Security subcommittee about the use of digital financing by terrorists. Before recessing for House floor votes, subcommittee leadership and witnesses delivered opening statements on efforts to detect and prevent illicit use of cryptocurrencies. 5:16 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 36 min. Judges & Lawyers Testify on Judicial Branch Diversity State and federal judges joined other legal experts to testify on judicial branch diversity before ... State and federal judges joined other legal experts to testify on judicial branch diversity before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on courts. Topics discussed included pathways to law school for minorities, access to law clerkships and vetting nominees for the federal judicial bench. 8:11 AM HST Approx. 5 hr. 49 min. Key Capitol Hill Hearings Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the ... Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
10:39 PM HST Approx. 58 min. U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Visas for Afghans The House agreed to provide additional special immigrant visas for Afghan interpreters, ... The House agreed to provide additional special immigrant visas for Afghan interpreters, contractors and other vulnerable allies, as the U.S. military prepares to leave the country. The measure sponsored by Congressman Jason Crow ( D-CO) would open up extra slots in a visa program for Afghan allies at risk of persecution or death if they remain in Afghanistan. The vote was 407-16. 7:52 AM HST Approx. 10 hr. 8 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2:00 PM HST Approx. 4 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
11:37 PM HST Approx. 39 min. U.S. House of Representatives Reps Scalise and Hoyer on January 6 Committee House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer debated Speaker Pelosi's ... House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer debated Speaker Pelosi's decision to reject two Republican picks Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks to serve on the Jan. 6 select committee.
12:16 AM HST Approx. 25 min. House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference At her weekly news conference,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her decision to block ... At her weekly news conference,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her decision to block two Republican lawmakers from a select committee formed to investigate the events of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The speaker argued that previous statements and actions by GOP Reps. Jim Banks (IN) and Jim Jordan (OH) disqualified them from serving on the panel.
12:41 AM HST Approx. 18 min. House Republican Leader McCarthy Holds News Conference House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to questions about two Republican lawmakers ... House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to questions about two Republican lawmakers blocked by Speaker Pelosi from serving on the select committee created to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. At his weekly news conference, the Republican leader questioned the legitimacy of the panel and repeated his assertions that the speaker's actions were unprecedented.
12:59 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 6 min. LIVE Washington Journal 07/23/2021
4:05 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 24 min. Deputy Defense Secretary Testifies on Sexual Assaul Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks testified on sexual assault and the recommendation to ... Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks testified on sexual assault and the recommendation to remove investigation and prosecution of cases from the military chain of command. Lawmakers on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel pressed the secretary on what implementation would look like and a potential timeline.
5:29 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Independent Review Cmsn. Members Testify on Sexual Assault Members of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military testified on their ... Members of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military testified on their findings and recommendation to remove prosecution from the chain of command. President Biden ordered the 90-day commission review upon taking office. The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel convened the hearing. The deputy defense secretary also testified in a separate panel.
6:47 AM HST Approx. 30 min. Education Secretary Discusses Educational Equity Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discussed educational equity issues with the Washington Post. ... Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discussed educational equity issues with the Washington Post. Other topics discussed included broadband access, pre-K education for all, and reopening schools in the fall with COVID-19 Delta variant cases on the rise.
7:17 AM HST Approx. 10 hr. 43 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.