Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA): "I'm going to support Jim Jordan."

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told reporters that he will be supporting Rep. Jim Jordan(R-OH) as Speaker of the House: "I'm going to support Jim Jordan." He also says that everyone has a right to run but he believes Rep. Jim Jordan is "better […]
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken: "We will always be there by your side."

Secretary of State Antony Blinken: "We will always be there by your side."
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Washington Today (10-12-23): Rep. Scalise has trouble getting GOP holdouts to back his Speaker bid

House Republicans meet privately to discuss a way forward to elect a new Speaker, but some Members of Congress emerge telling reporters the path is not clear, and they are still divided over who should wield the gavel.

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-L […]
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BTSA Podcast: "The Common Law" by Oliver Wendell Holmes w/ Historian Stephen Budiansky

Our guest this week is historian Stephen Budianksy, who shares his insights into the late Justice's life and work.

After serving in the Civil War, during which he was wounded, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. became a scholar and jurist, eventually […]
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President Biden on American Hostages

During remarks before a group of Jewish community leaders at the White House, President Biden said "he has not given up hope" on bringing American hostages home from Gaza. He also reinforced U.S. support for Israel, saying his commitment is "unshakea […]
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House Majority Leader Scalise on Winning Speaker Nomination

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) spoke to reporters following a closed-door meeting with Republicans where he won the Speaker nomination for the House: "We need to make sure we're sending a message to people all throughout the world that the House is open a […]
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The Weekly Podcast: Presidents and the 1983 Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing

"This past Sunday, at 22 minutes after 6 Beirut time, with dawn just breaking, a truck, looking like a lot of other vehicles in the city, approached the airport on a busy, main road. There was nothing in its appearance to suggest it was any different […]
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Secretary Blinken on Israel Conflict

Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented on the conflict in Israel. He reiterated the Biden Administration's stance that America stands with Israel. In addition, Secretary Blinken shared that he has been engaged with partners throughout the region […]
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President Biden on Hamas’s attacks against Israel

Full Remarks: President Biden on Tuesday addressed Hamas’s attacks against Israel.


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Rep. Mace Wears "Scarlett A" Shirt (R-SC)

Rep. Nancy Mace who was one of eight Republican lawmakers to get rid of Kevin McCarthy wore a shirt with the letter "A" on it. She says it was to make a statement after she received a lot of criticism for helping to oust McCarthy.


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Washington Today (10-10-23): Pres. Biden says Hamas attack is 'sheer evil" & 'US stands with Israel'

President Joe Biden calls Hamas' attack on Israel as an "act of sheer evil," says the "U.S. stands with Israel" and confirms Americans have been killed and others are being held by Hamas. He says, "I have no higher priority than the safety of America […]
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President Biden on Hamas attacks against Israel: "This was an act of sheer evil."

President Biden on Hamas attacks against Israel: "This was an act of sheer evil."
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Booknotes+ Podcast: Kenneth Rendell, "Safeguarding History"

Historian Andrew Roberts calls this week's guest Kenneth Rendell the "manuscript whisperer." Rendell's new book is about his travelling the world during his career buying and selling significant historical letters and documents, from the Renaissance […]
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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Speaker McCarthy's "secret deal" with Democrats

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) says Speaker McCarthy made a "secret deal" with Democrats on funding for Ukraine: It is becoming increasingly clear who the Speaker of the House already works for and it's not the Republican Conference."

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Former President Donald Trump Remarks outside the New York City Courtroom

In remarks outside the New York City courtroom where he, his sons, and their Trump Organization faced a civil fraud trial, former President Donald Trump said the judge assigned to the case was "rogue", New York Attorney General Leticia James was "rac […]
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Washington Today (10/2/2023): Rep. Matt Gaetz Hints at Motion to Vacate the Chair Later This Week

On the House floor today, Florida Republican Matt Gaetz amplified his calls for change of leadership. His speech comes after multiple threats to begin the process to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The procedure known as a "motion to vacate" req […]
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Office of Speaker of the House "Declared Vacant"

For the first time in 113 years: "The Office of Speaker of the House of the United States House of Representative is hereby declared vacant."

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Vice President Kamala Harris Swears in Laphonza Butler (D-CA)

Vice President Kamala Harris swears in Laphonza Butler (D-CA) to the U.S. Senate. She will be replacing Senator Dianne Feinstein who died on Monday at the age of 90.

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House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries "End the Extremism"

House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) called on House Republicans to "end the extremism" and work with Democrats instead of catering to the party's right wing.


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House Speaker McCarthy on Motion to Oust Chair

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told reporters he is confident he will survive the vote to oust him saying, "I'm confident I'll hold on." He goes on to say it seems "very personal" with Rep. Gaetz and that he is not looking out for the country or […]
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Sen. Schumer Warns Future Speaker: Do Not Coddle "MAGA Extremists"

Sen. Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) says "MAGA extremists plunged Congress into pandemonium" amid the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). He says it was a failure entirely attributed to House Republicans and warns the future speaker to n […]
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Sen. Schumer Pays Tribute to Late Sen. Feinstein (D-CA)

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) pays tribute to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and honors her replacement, Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA), whom he calls the first Black LGBTQ person to serve in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Schumer also previ […]
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Sen. Daines Makes Fire Alarm Joke

Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) jokes that the emergency testing on cell phones sounds like the firm alarm that was pulled by Rep. Jamal Bowman (D-NY) on Saturday.

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Washington Today (10/6/2023): The U.S. added 336,000 jobs in September

Job growth was stronger than expected in September, a sign that the U.S. economy is working despite higher interest rates, labor battles and disfunction in Washington.

Non farm payrolls increased by 336,000 for the month, better than the Dow J […]
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Sen. McConnell Calls for House to Get Rid of Motion to Vacate

Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) calls for the House to get rid of the motion-to-vacate rule for the position of House speaker, saying it makes governing impossible. He thanks former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for his service, saying Mc […]
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Washington Today (10-5-23): VP Harris speaks of Sen. Feinstein's 'results, not rhetoric" at memorial

Vice President Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speak at the memorial service for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) at city hall in San Francisco.

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BTSA Podcast: Life of Frederick Douglas w/ Prof. David Blight

Our guest this week is Pultizer-Prize-winning Yale Professor David Blight. He expounds on the life of Frederick Douglas when he learned to read and write, and his relationship with President Abraham Lincoln.

Born into slavery in Maryland, Fred […]
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President Biden Reacts to New GOP Speaker Race

President Biden reacts to new GOP speaker race: "We need to change the poisonous atmosphere in Washington. We have strong disagreements, but we need to stop seeing each other as enemies."

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Washington Today (10-4-23): Reps. Jordan (R-OH) & Scalise (R-LA) officially enter race for Speaker

Two prominent House Republicans enter the race for Speaker: Jim Jordan of Ohio, Judiciary Committee chair and Steve Scalise of Louisiana, Majority Leader. It's a race that came about after the House's vote on Tuesday to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy […]
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The Weekly Podcast: Sen. Byrd Answers The Old Age issue Head On

"Mr. President, I feel compelled to address head on, I mean

head on, the news stories in recent weeks that have pointed out the

shocking discovery, yes, shocking discovery, that I am growing older.

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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) after House Votes to Oust Speaker

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) spoke to reporters outside the Capitol saying, "We heard leader McCarthy say he wanted us to bring it on, so I guess we did." He also responded to a wide variety of topics including what's next for the House and his support for […]
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Rep. Nancy Mace on Decision to Oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Nancy Mace on her decision to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy: "I've made deals with the Speaker that he has not kept to help woman in this country, and we have done nothing for them. I come from South Carolina and when you shake my hand and you make […]
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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy "I Will Not Run for Speaker Again"

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke to reporters after members of the House voted to remove him as House speaker saying: "I believe I can continue to fight, maybe in a different manner. I will not run for speaker again. I'll have the conference speak […]
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Washington Today (10-3-23): Eight House GOP join Dems in vote to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy

House votes to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Speaker of the House, passing a resolution to vacate the speaker's chair offered by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). It the first time this has happened in U.S. history.

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House Votes on Motion to Remove Speaker McCarthy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to bring up a motion to vacate the chair filed Monday by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). If no one makes a motion to table, we will see up to an hour of debate followed by a vote on the motion to vacate. A simple majo […]
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Booknotes+ Podcast: Fox News Contributor Karl Rove on America's Broken Politics

"America is deeply divided. Our politics is broken, marked by anger, contempt and distrust. We must acknowledge that reality but not lose historical perspective. It’s bad now, but it’s been worse before—and not only during the Civil War." These are t […]
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Rep. Raskin Makes Motion to Subpoena Rudy Giuliani & Lev Parnas, Does Not Pass

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee votes to table Ranking Member Jamie Raskin's (D-MD) motion to subpoena Rudy Giuliani and Lev Parnas to the impeachment inquiry hearing into President Biden.

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Rep. Mfume Gives Spirited Remarks

After his motion to subpoena Rudy Giuliani fails, Rep. Mfume (D-MD) asks, "Where is Rudy Giuliani?!" while holding up a sign saying the same. He also makes some spirited remarks, saying Republicans are playing games amid a looming government shutdown […]
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Prof. Turley Says He'd Vote "No" If Impeachment Vote Happened Today

George Washington University law professor and Republican witness Jonathan Turley says that if a vote to impeach President Joe Biden happened today, he would vote "no" due to lack of evidence. He says, at this point, the impeachment inquiry only has […]
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Rep. Jordan Rebuts Professor Gerhardt

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) rebuts law professor Michael Gerhardt on the reasons for the impeachment inquiry: "It wasn't just a speech, he leveraged one billion dollars of American tax money..."

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Law Professor Says No Sufficient Grounds for Biden Impeachment Inquiry

Law professor Michael Gerhardt recites Rep. Jim Jordan's (R-OH) reasons for the impeachment inquiry and refutes them, saying they are not grounds for impeachment.


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Hawaiian Electric CEO Cause of Fire that Spread to Lahaina

Hawaiian Electric President and CEO Shelee Kimura stressed to lawmakers the cause of the wildfire that spread to Lahaina has not been determined and pinpointing a cause could take several months to more than a year.

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