Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) remembers Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) remembers Sen. Dianne Feinstein with a moment of silence on the House floor. She passed away last night.


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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) on Gov't Funding Deadline

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) speaks to reporters, saying: "We'll see…" when asked if he would support a seven-day CR.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Gov't Funding Deadline

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who was one of the 21 House Republicans who voted against a 30-day temporary spending bill, says the bill was dead on arrival, blaming the Senate and the White House.


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Washington Today (9-29-23): House GOP defectors defeat short-term gov't funding as shutdown nears

A House Republican bill to prevent a government shutdown is voted down in the House when 21 House Republicans vote 'no'. They instead want to pass all the regular government spending bills and negotiate with the Senate and White House on that, and a […]
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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) on Gov't Funding Deadline

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), who voted against the CR, says he will not support a seven-day CR or any CR. "I think we just need to do our job and pass the budget."

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Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Government Funding

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says, "Extreme House Republicans are solely to blame for marching us toward a shutdown." She also quotes multiple news sources and Republicans on what they had to say about the looming government shutdown.

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Washington Today (9-28-23): House holds first hearing in impeachment inquiry of President Biden

House Republicans hold their first hearing in the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, with the Oversight Committee Chair saying they have “a mountain of evidence” that will show that the President Biden “abused his public office for his famil […]
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BTSA Podcast: Journals of Lewis and Clark w/ Author Lanny Jones

Our guest this week is author, historian, and magazine editor Lanny Jones. He is the author of "William Clark and the Shaping of the West. His latest work is Celebrity Nation.

Shortly after the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jeffers […]
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Heated Exchange Between Rep. Jason Smith & Reporter

A heated exchange occurs between House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and an NBC reporter during a news conference on the investigation into President Biden's family. The reporter presses Rep. Smith on the timeline of the evidence […]
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Washington Today (9-27-23): Gov't shutdown nears as House GOP leaders reject Senate bipartisan CR

House and Senate continue on separate government funding paths, a handful of days until the next fiscal year arrives, and with it, the potential of a government shutdown if there is no single bill that can pass both chambers and be signed into law by […]
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The Weekly Podcast: Black Hawk Down: 30 Years Since the Battle of Mogadishu

30 years ago: The battle of Mogadishu.

October 3rd and 4th,1993 in Somalia: 18 American soldiers killed ... 73 wounded ... and one captured in a street battle with the forces of Somali warlord Mohamed Aidid.

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Sen. Bob Menendez Talks About Bribery Charges

During a press conference in New Jersey, Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) explained the thousands of dollars found by federal investigators in a suit of his, saying that it was money he withdrew from a savings account, part of a savings habit he said he d […]
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President Biden on Potential Government Shutdown

President Biden reacted to a potential government shutdown as the September 30 funding deadline quickly approaches. He reminded Republicans that they made a deal back in May and outlined public services that would be impacted if the shutdown occurs. […]
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Washington Today (9-25-23): Sen. Menendez says he'll fight federal bribery charges & stay in office

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) says he is not guilty and will not resign following his indictment on federal corruption and bribery charges. He is accused of using his influence to benefit three businessmen and the government of Egypt. He said the half […]
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Washington Today (9-26-23): President Biden joins UAW picket line at GM plant in Michigan

President Joe Biden makes history as the first sitting president to join a picket line, traveling to Michigan to be with striking UAW members in front go a General Motors facility, telling the autoworkers, “Let’s keep going; you deserve what you’ve e […]
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Gov. Youngkin (R-VA) on Age Issue and Endorsements in Presidential Race

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he will not be endorsing anyone in the presidential primary. He goes on to say age isn't an issue for him in the presidential race, noting the person needs to be able to do the job well.


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Booknotes+ Podcast: Charlotte Gray, "Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons"

Author Charlotte Gray, our guest this week, is a Canadian born in Great Britain who now lives in a suburb of Ottawa. Her book "Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons" is about Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt. The former Jennie Jerome was […]
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Sen. Tuberville on Military Nominations

Alabama Republican Tommy Tuberville on today's military nominations saying: "It's about time". He then spoke about his reasons for placing a hold on all Defense Department nominees: "My hold is still in place. The hold will remain in place as long as […]
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Sen. Cornyn (R-TX) on Government Shutdown

Sen. Cornyn (R-TX) on the impending government shutdown: "Congress which is required to fund the government by passing appropriations bills, has not passed a single appropriation bill…10 days before the end of the fiscal year."

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The Weekly Podcast: Murphy Brown: When An Emmy-Winning TV Show Dominated a Presidential Campaign

It's part II of "The Weekly"'s special two-episode look at Emmy Award-winning -- and Emmy Award-nominated -- TV shows being cited by candidates on the presidential campaign trail!

In this latest episode, we go in-depth with one particular show […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves closed-door meeting with senators on Capitol Hill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves closed-door meeting with senators on Capitol Hill
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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA): “Mr. Jordan is about 500 days into evading his subpoena”

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA): “Mr. Jordan is about 500 days into evading his subpoena”
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House Foreign Affairs Chair Rep. McCaul on Zelensky Briefing

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) briefly talked to reporters following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's closed-door meeting with U.S. House lawmakers. Rep. McCaul said President Zelensky said Ukraine was winnin […]
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Ukrainian President Walking with Sens. Schumer & McConnell

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky walks with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) into a closed-door briefing with Senators.


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Pres. Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky and first lady Zelenska

Pres. Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky and first lady Zelenska
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President Zelensky, Defense Sec. Austin and General Milley at 9/11 memorial

President Zelensky, Defense Sec. Austin and General Milley participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagons' 9/11 memorial.

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U.S. Attorney Details Indictment of Sen. Menendez

Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, outlines the details of the indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife for bribery, including the senator using his position as Senate Foreign Relations Committee cha […]
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President Biden Announces Office of Gun Violence Prevention

“I am proud to announce the creation of the first ever White House office of Gun Violence Prevention, the first office in our history,” said President Biden. He continued to share why this matters and called the creation of the office a clear message […]
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Washington Today (9-22-23): Speaker McCarthy tries new strategy with federal gov't shutdown looming

House Rules Committee meets to consider the rules for next week's House debate on four FY2024 spending bills, a new strategy from Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after multiple attempts to pass a short-term government funding bill to prevent a shutdown […]
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Washington Today (9-21-23): House done for week with gov't funding talks to prevent shutdown stalled

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) cancels House business for the rest of the week, including an originally expected weekend session, because of continued gridlock among Republicans to agree on a way forward the fund the federal government and avoid a shu […]
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BTSA Podcast: Professor Colleen Sheehan on "The Federalist", Publius (1788)

In September 1787, the newly drafted Constitution of the United States was sent to the states for ratification. Responding to initial public criticism of the document, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay - under the collective pseudonym " […]
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AG Garland Responds To Accusations of Persecuting Catholics: "So Outrageous!"

Attorney General Garland responds to Rep. Jeff Van Drew's (R-NJ) questions about the DOJ and FBI persecuting traditional Catholics: "The idea that someone with my family background would discriminate against any religion is so outrageous! So absurd!" […]
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Washington Today (9-20-23): Spkr McCarthy hopeful GOP will get gov't funding done & avoid shutdown

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) expresses confidence that a deal can be worked out among Republicans to pass a temporary government funding bill and prevent a shutdown when current funding expires September 30th. We will talk about it with Politico's […]
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Sen. Tuberville on Senate Advancing Some Military Nominees

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) comments on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) plans for standalone votes for three military nominations, despite Sen. Tuberville's months-long blocking of military nominees in protest of a Pentagon abortion po […]
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AG Garland on David Weiss' Investigation Into Hunter Biden

When questioned by Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), Attorney General Merrick Garland says he has not interfered in U.S. Attorney David Weiss' investigation into Hunter Biden.

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AG Garland: "I Am Not the President's Lawyer"

Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies on oversight of the Justice Department before the House Judiciary Committee. He says the DOJ applies equal justice under the law, without fear or favor, regardless of politics. The attorney general also give […]
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Washington Today (9/18/2023): Five Americans Released From Iran

Five American hostages freed from a deal between the U.S. and Iran are returning to American soil. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described an emotional conversation with them following their release early this morning. We'll hear from him and Rep […]
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Washington Today (9-19-23): House pulls opening vote on stopgap gov't funding; GOP talks continue

U.S. House delays a procedural vote to bring up a temporary federal government funding bill to avert a government shutdown in 12 days, as there are signs that the latest version of the bill could not get enough Republican votes to pass, assuming no H […]
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American Citizens Imprisoned by Iran Arrive in America

Five Americans who had been imprisoned in Iran for years arrived on U.S. soil this morning. After two years of negotiations, the U.S. citizens were allowed to leave Iran after the United States agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets and free […]
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Booknotes+ Podcast: Erec Smith, Co-Founder of Free Black Thought

Erec Smith, our guest this week, is an associate professor of rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder of Free Black Thought, a website that "seeks to represent the rich diversity of black thought beyond the relatively narr […]
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Books That Shaped America: "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine

"Books That Shaped America" and learn about the impact of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" LIVE at 9pm ET on C-SPAN. You can also see the program at c-span.org or on our "C-SPAN Now" app, or listen at C-SPAN Radio.

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Secretary Blinken on the Release of American Prisoners in Iran

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the release of five American prisoners in Iran: "Husbands and wives, fathers and children, grandparents, can hug each other again, can see each other again, can be with each other again, so it's a day that I'm gra […]
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Democratic Leaders on Impeachment Inquiry

Reps. Pete Aguilar and Ted Lieu spoke to press about President Biden's impeachment inquiry: "We will defend that there is absolutely no evidence of anything that is tied to President Joe Biden. High crimes and misdemeanors. There is zero evidence of […]
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Speaker McCarthy Speaks to Press About Impeachment Inquiry

House Speaker McCarthy spoke with press about President Biden's impeachment inquiry saying: "All we're looking at in an impeachment inquiry is answering the questions."

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Washington Today (9-13-23): House Freedom Caucus forces GOP leaders to pull defense spending bill

U.S. House postpones debate on a FY2024 defense spending bill, as enough conservative Republican Members were threatening to vote 'no' on a procedural motion to bring up the bill over continued disagreements over what will go into the temporary gover […]
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Senator Mitt Romney on the Current State of the Republican Party

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) when asked about the current state of the Republican Party: "My wing of the party talks about policy and about issues that will make a difference in the lives of the American people. The trump wing of the party talks about res […]
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Senator Romney on Impeachment Inquiry Against President Biden

Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) weighs in on the impeachment inquiry against President Biden, saying he sees no evidence that President Biden committed high crimes and misdemeanors.


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Speaker McCarthy: "Threats don't matter … If it takes a fight, I'll have a fight."

Speaker McCarthy: "Threats don't matter … If it takes a fight, I'll have a fight."
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Commemorates 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, that took the lives of 4 young girls in 1963: " Why has it taken 232 years and 150 prior appointments for a black wo […]
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Washington Today (9-15-23): President Biden supports UAW strike, says workers deserve 'fair share'

President Joe Biden gives his supports the United Auto Workers' union in their first day of a strike against all of the so-called Big Three U.S. car making companies – GM, Ford & Stellantis -- saying, “Auto companies have seen record profits (which) […]
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Washington Today (9-14-23): No House GOP gov't funding deal; Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says the House will stay in session, starting next week, until the federal government funding issue is resolved. The deadline to prevent a government shutdown is September 30th. The Speaker is still at odds with conserva […]
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BTSA: Professor Richard Bell on "Common Sense" Thomas Paine (1776)

Englishman Thomas Paine arrived in America in 1774 as the conflict between the colonies and Great Britain peaked. Up to that point, the colonies were said to have considered negotiation rather than separating from Britain. This week, University of Ma […]
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Senator Mitt Romney Speaks to Press on Retirement

Sen. Romney (R-UT) elaborates on retirement saying, "I considered my age and the fact that at the end of a second term I would be in my 80's and I think it's time for guys like me to get out of the way and have people in the next generation step forw […]
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Elon Musk Briefs Reporters on Meeting With Senators on AI

When asked by a reporter on how he thought Senators received his message, Elon Musk said, "it was a very civilized discussion among some of the smartest people in the world." He continued to say that he thought Senator Schumer (D-NY) did a "great ser […]
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The Weekly Podcast: Your Ticket To The Emmys -- Presidential Campaigns

The 2023 Emmy Awards had been scheduled for September 18th ... But because of the writers and actors strike in Hollywood, they won't be held until next year ... January 15th -- which happens to be the same day as the Iowa Republican Party's first-in- […]
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Washington Today (9/11/2023): 22nd 9/11 Terror Attacks Anniversary

Today's program includes 9/11 ceremonies from the Pentagon, New York City, and Shanksville, PA. Plus, a look ahead at funding for the government past the end of the month.

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Matt Gaetz on Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Agenda

Florida Republican Matt Gaetz spoke about Speaker McCarthy's agenda, expressed disappointment in his leadership and threatened to call a vote on the future of his Speakership.


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Washington Toda (9-12-23): Speaker McCarthy opens impeachment inquiry into President Biden

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) directs the Oversight Committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, saying the committee has so far found "allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption" in the president's family's overs […]
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Announces President Biden Impeachment Inquiry

"These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives. That's why today, I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe […]
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House Freedom Caucus on Biden Impeachment Inquiry

House Freedom Caucus Representatives react to Speaker McCarthy opening impeachment inquiry into President Biden saying: "This isn't about political revenge."


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Booknotes+ Podcast: Lindsay Chervinsky, "The Cabinet"

Lindsay Chervinsky is a presidential historian who has written what she says is the first comprehensive study of the executive branch of the U.S. government. Her book is called "The Cabinet." It was on November 26, 1791, that President George Washing […]
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President Biden on America's Resolve During 9/11

While delivering remarks to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, President Biden spoke on the resolve of America, saying in the face of evil, "we endured, we endured."

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President Biden Visits John McCain Vietnam Memorial

President Biden visited a memorial for the late Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in Vietnam. According to press reports, the president appeared to drop a coin and saluted. The former senator was a prisoner of war in Hanoi during the Vietnam War for five and a […]
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President Biden on U.S. - China Relations

During a press conference from Hanoi, Vietnam, President Biden was asked about relations with China and Chinese President Xi's concerns that the U.S. was trying to "contain China." The president said, "it's not about containing China, it's about havi […]
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Former Vice President Mike Pence on Populism and the Republican Party

Mike Pence on Populism and the Republican Party During remarks in New Hampshire, 2024 Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence cautioned GOP voters on veering toward populism, saying it was akin to progressivism.

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Washington Today (9-8-23): No press cameras in President Biden's meeting with Indian PM ahead of G20

President Joe Biden in India meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi… ahead of the annual G20 leaders' summit, where the agenda will include the world economy, climate, and security issues.

U.S. reporters and news cameras are not allowed insi […]
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Washington Today (9-7-23): President Biden flies to India for G20 Summit, then to Vietnam

President Joe Biden flies to India for the G20 leaders' summit, before making a visit to Vietnam. We will talk about the trip with Politico trade reporter Ari Hawkins.. (4)

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) starts the process to brin […]
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Peter Navarro on Guilty Verdict

Peter Navarro reacts to a jury finding him guilty of contempt of Congress in the January 6 investigation.

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Washington Today (9-6-23): Sen. McConnell, amid health questions, says he will finish Senate term

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) holds his first news conference since his health scare last week, with the second episode of freezing up before cameras for half a minute.

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Senator Mitch McConnell on Retirement

After briefing reporters on the Senate Republican agenda, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) responded to reporter questions on his health. "I think Dr. Monahan covered the subject fully. You've had a chance to read it. I don't have anything […]
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The Weekly Podcast: Skinny kids with funny names who grew up to be politicians

"The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him, too."

That was Vivek Ramaswamy during the recent Republican presidential candidates debate - on Fox.

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Senator Chuck Schumer Remarks on Bipartisanship

While briefing reporters on the Senate Democratic agenda, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expresses to press how important Bipartisanship is in both chambers to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. "Both parties in both chambers […]
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Secretary Blinken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine

Secretary Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Secretary of State Blinken Says Ukrainian Counteroffensive "Very Very Encouraging"

During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he and U.S. officials thought Ukraine's progress in its counteroffensive against Russian forces to be "very, very encouraging."

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Washington Today (9-5-23): Senate, back from recess, seeks to avoid federal government shutdown

U.S. Senate returns to session in Washington after the six week summer recess. One of the top issues to address is funding the federal government to avoid a shutdown come October 1.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) gives his first […]
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Senate Minority Leader McConnell Floor Remarks following Summer Recess

Senate Minority Leader McConnell spoke on the Senate floor following the Senate's summer recess. This was his first on-air remarks, following two health scares: freezing before reporters' cameras. The Capitol’s attending physician said in a letter th […]
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Booknotes+ Podcast: Politico's Kyle Cheney on the January 6 Trials

It has been 32 months since the attack on the U.S. Capitol that disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of completing the presidential election result. More than 1,100 defendants have been charged in nearly all 50 states and the […]
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Washington Today (9-1-23): August jobs report: 187K jobs created, unemployment rate up to 3.8%

Labor Department says the U.S. added 187,000 new jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose from 3.5% to 3.8%

The United Auto Workers president accuses GM and Stellantis of not bargaining in good faith, two weeks before the union's labor c […]
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Washington Today (8-31-23): President Biden approves FL disaster declaration after Hurricane Idalia

President Joe Biden approves a major disaster declaration in Florida to making federal money available for the cleanup and recovery after Hurricane Idalia. We will get the latest from the president at FEMA headquarters in Washington and Gov. Ron DeSa […]
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