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A former speechwriter and a Washington reporter previewed President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress.

Former White House administration staff members analyzed the work of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. They focused on the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- and…

The Senate Judiciary Committee met for a second day to consider the nomination of William Barr to be attorney general. Nine witnesses, many with previous experience in law enforcement and public…

Presidential speechwriters and poets examined the speaking styles and speeches of presidents and politician. Speakers included David Litt, a speechwriter for former President Obama; Mary…

Political science professor Mike Nelson assesses the first year of the Trump presidency.

Former presidential speechwriters for Presidents Nixon through Obama took part in an annual conference for professional speechwriters. The shared their experiences working for their respective offices.…

Former presidential speechwriters talked about the rhetorical skills of President Obama and offered insights from their own experiences working with past presidents.

Former presidential speechwriters Mary Kate Cary and Paul Orzulak talked about the process for writing the State of the Union address and the history of the speech.

Former presidential speechwriters talked about the ideas, themes, and values the American public wishes to hear included in President-Elect Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address. Robert…