Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Savannah Guthrie moderates a town hall with President Donald Trump and a group of Florida voters.
Topics: joe biden, biden, miami, trump, roe v. wade, nancy pelosi, savannah, russia, china, white house,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) discussed regulatory reform during a virtual event hosted by the Heritage Foundation. The senators spoke about the unintended consequences of various legislation, and how they say that has slowed economic progress. Sen. Cruz argued any regulations that have been temporarily suspended to improve expediency during the coronavirus pandemic should be permanently suspended. The senators also cited environmental regulations such as the Endangered Species...
Topics: china, chevron, california, texas, cruz, obama, mike, new york, spacex, signature, epa, tennessee
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, current and former government officials and researcher participated in an election security conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, the discussion focused on securing elections and combating social engineering and disinformation. Sponsor: Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law,Pennsylvania State University,Center for Democracy and Technology,Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law (Carlisle, PA),Pennsylvania State...
Topics: fbi, russia, china, penn, kevin, josh, cda, google, carrie, maria, texas, california, david porter,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for the National Interest hosted a series of panel discussions focusing on U.S. policy toward North Korea. Panelists during this portion of the discussion focused on sanctions against North Korea and if denuclearization was possible. Sponsor: Center for the National Interest,Korea Foundation
Topics: north korea, korea, south korea, china, pyongyang, un, trump, iran, japan, danny davis, seoul,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with International Rescue Committee President and CEO David Miliband on the Syrian conflict. Mr. Miliband, who served as British foreign secretary from 2007 to 2010, spoke about the humanitarian crisis in Syria, particularly in Idlib, and how Western nations can respond. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: syria, u.n., europe, idlib, turkey, russia, iran, britain, assad, washington, lebanon, iraq, david...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Professor Thomas Balcerski talked about the prevalence of drinking in both the political and social life of congressional representatives before the Civil War. This interview was recorded at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association in New York City. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: buchanan, balcerski, madeira, james buchanan, cuba, washington, william rufus king
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for the National Interest hosted a series of panel discussions focusing on U.S. policy toward North Korea. Panelists during this portion of the discussion focused on sanctions against North Korea and if denuclearization was possible. Sponsor: Center for the National Interest,Korea Foundation
Topics: north korea, korea, south korea, china, pyongyang, un, trump, iran, japan, danny davis, seoul,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The George Washington University's Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics hosted a virtual event on digital media's impact on communities of color during the coronavirus pandemic. In this panel, panelists focused on the effects of misinformation and disinformation campaigns against COVID-19 and other health issues. Sponsor: George Washington University | Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics
Topics: nicholas, david, washington, mexico, ross perot, bill clinton
Source: Comcast Cable

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Economic and foreign policy scholars discussed China's economy at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington DC. Panelists also talked about China's domestic challenges, economic trends, environmental policies and technology innovation. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: china, vietnam, japan, beijing, david, washington, huang, soes, smes, cambodia, pboc, myanmar,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Cynthia Kierner discussed her new book, "Inventing Disaster: The Culture of Calamity from the Jamestown Colony to the Johnstown Flood," which examines the various ways early Americans responded to natural and man-made disasters. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture and Society for Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia co-hosted the lecture. Sponsor: Virginia Museum of History and Culture,Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia
Topics: virginia, galveston, jamestown, johnstown, montreal, lisbon, kierner, britain, london, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The National Council for History Education moved their conference online due to the coronavirus outbreak. This session featured Adam Hochschild, author of "To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918." He talked about domestic unrest in the United States during and after World War I, including anti-German sentiments, race riots, and arrrests of suspected communists. Sponsor: National Council for History Education
Topics: hoover, new york, wilson, chicago, europe, iww, palmer, new york city, white house, georgia, emma...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American Health Care Association Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford discussed the impact of Covid-19 on nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: gifford, david gifford, florida, ethyl, biden harris, jeanette, new jersey, china, jacksonville,...
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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas). Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight D.) Memorial Commission
Topics: eisenhower, kansas, pat roberts, dwight d. eisenhower, dwight eisenhower, roberts, dole,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Dr. Robert Redfield and Dr. Anthony Fauci, along with other public health officials, testify on the coronavirus outbreak before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. This is the second day of the hearing. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: cdc, redfield, europe, italy, fauci, pennsylvania, china, trump, fda, florida, white house, kadlec,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former military infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Lewis discussed the spread of COVID-19 and compares it to previous outbreaks like SARS. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: china, lewis, white house, washington, d.c., columbia, wuhan, hong kong, trump, johns hopkins,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discussed the U.S. and global response to the coronavirus outbreak. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: florida, scott gottlieb, allen, texas, gottlieb, fda, virginia, cdc, cnbc, pfizer, hawaii,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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David Rice Atchison was a two-term U.S. senator from Missouri in the mid-19th century. This included six years as Senate president pro tempore, at the time placing him third in the presidential line of succession. It was Mr. Atchison's service in this position that -- some contend -- elevated him to the presidency for 24 hours in March 1849. Chris Taylor, director of the Atchison County Historical Society, discussed Mr. Atchison's life and explored the question of whether he should be...
Topics: atchison, david rice atchison, kansas, missouri, atchison, atchison, zachary taylor, texas, george...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Arab Center hosted a panel discussion with scholars and journalists on implications of the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Other topics addressed included the Trump administration's policy toward Iran and the impact of U.S.-Iran tensions on security in Iraq. Sponsor: Arab Center Washington DC
Topics: iran, iraq, syria, soleimani, isis, lebanon, washington, irgc, trump, qassem soleimani, white...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] American University Law College hosts a panel discussion analyzing the Trump administration's immigration policies. Sponsor: American Immigration Lawyers Association,American University | Center for Latin American and Latino Studies,American University Washington College of Law
Topics: gabby, michael, ashley, a.b., mexico, washington, texas, christy, uac, florida, michelle, lindsey,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians David Blight & Annette Gordon-Reed talked about recent debates over historical monuments, discussing how people could make decisions about removing or contextualizing them based on historical information and public sentiment.The American Historical Association hosted and recorded this event. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: annette, david, douglass, jefferson, washington, serra, d.c., american historical association, jim,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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David Rice Atchison was a two-term U.S. senator from Missouri in the mid-19th century. This included six years as Senate president pro tempore, at the time placing him third in the presidential line of succession. It was Mr. Atchison's service in this position that -- some contend -- elevated him to the presidency for 24 hours in March 1849. Chris Taylor, director of the Atchison County Historical Society, discussed Mr. Atchison's life and explored the question of whether he should be...
Topics: atchison, david rice atchison, kansas, missouri, mr. taylor, zachary taylor, texas, dallas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas). Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight D.) Memorial Commission
Topics: eisenhower, kansas, pat roberts, roberts, washington, dole, dwight d. eisenhower, david, nasa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) President Jessica Post discussed the states the committee will be targeting in the 2020 election. She talked about the committee's "Flip Everything" campaign targeting states like Pennsylvania, Arizona and Texas and how the 2020 elections will help determine how state legislatures and congressional maps are drawn. Following her presentation she took reporters' questions. Sponsor: Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
Topics: virginia, texas, pennsylvania, dlcc, michigan, minnesota, arizona, new york, north carolina, iowa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas). Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight D.) Memorial Commission
Topics: eisenhower, kansas, dwight d. eisenhower, dwight eisenhower, pat roberts, roberts, dole, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Cynthia Kierner discussed her new book, "Inventing Disaster: The Culture of Calamity from the Jamestown Colony to the Johnstown Flood," which examines the various ways early Americans responded to natural and man-made disasters. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture and Society for Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia co-hosted the lecture. Sponsor: Virginia Museum of History and Culture,Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia
Topics: lisbon, johnstown, virginia, jamestown, galveston, britain, portsmouth, boston, london, montreal,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Brookings Institution hosted a virtual event on election integrity and security concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first panel discussed how best to safeguard election security, such as establishing paper records, expanding early voting, and voter education. The second panel focused on adapting to new disinformation strategies as foreign adversaries take advantage of the vulnerabilities that have been brought to light during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: china, chris, david, russia, ukraine, susan, europe, florida, laura, elena, georgia, david becker,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) held their winter conference in Washington, DC. This portion of the session included keynote remarks by Clint Watts, who discussed election security and how to address misinformation campaigns. Mr. Watts is a senior fellow at George Washington University's Center for Cyber and Homeland Security as well as a former FBI special agent. Sponsor: National Association of Secretaries of State
Topics: russia, fbi, china, syria, iran, new hampshire, c-span, texas, europe
Source: Comcast Cable

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SpaceNews held a discussion on the military's role in space, including astronaut recovery, rocket launches, and flying military satellites. U.S. Space Command's Maj. Gen. John Shaw, joined by two Air Force space commanders, spoke about the creation and mission of U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command as well as their operational support roles for private space exploration, including SpaceX and Boeing missions. Sponsor: [SpaceNews]
Topics: nasa, spacex, shaw, brian, tennessee, thompson, sandra, boeing, michael thompson, raymond,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The National Council for History Education moved their conference online due to the coronavirus outbreak. This session featured Adam Hochschild, author of "To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918." He talked about domestic unrest in the United States during and after World War I, including anti-German sentiments, race riots, and arrrests of suspected communists. Sponsor: National Council for History Education
Topics: new york, chicago, hoover, palmer, wilson, emma goldman, iww, wobblies, omaha, aclu, pittsburgh,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Economic and foreign policy scholars discuss China's economy at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington DC. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: china, vietnam, japan, washington, beijing, david, peter, huawei, macon, cambodia, pakistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Millennial Debt Foundation hosted a virtual discussion with Republican Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI) and William Timmons (SC) and former Republican Senators Jim DeMint (SC) and Bob Corker (TN) on the consequences of the national debt. The lawmakers discussed different solutions for the growing national debt, the national security threat it poses and the impact it will have on future generations. This was the second part of the event. Sponsor: Millennial Debt Foundation
Topics: rachel, washington, jane, wisconsin, white house, china, weston, demint, rachel jackson, timmons,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The National Council for History Education moved their conference online due to the coronavirus outbreak. This session featured Adam Hochschild, author of "To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918." He talked about domestic unrest in the United States during and after World War I, including anti-German sentiments, race riots, and arrrests of suspected communists. Sponsor: National Council for History Education
Topics: palmer, new york, wilson, hoover, emma goldman, chicago, georgia, wisconsin, washington, iww,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget hosted an event with Senate Budget Committee Chair Mike Enzi (R-WY), Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and budget experts, in which they discussed ways to improve and inform the congressional budgeting process. They looked at ways to reduce the possibility of future government shutdowns, the problems with Continuing Resolutions, the long-term impact of increased deficits, and how best to keep federal spending on a more sustainable path. They also...
Topics: washington, white house, lankford, cbo, enzi, paul, sheldon whitehouse, obama administration,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for the National Interest hosted a series of panel discussions focusing on U.S. policy toward North Korea. During this portion of the event, panelists discussed relations with North Korea under the Trump administration and offered predictions for the 2020 elections and how that will effect policy in the region. Sponsor: Center for the National Interest,Korea Foundation
Topics: north korea, trump, china, south korea, north koreans, iran, korea, scott, washington, korean...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas). Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight D.) Memorial Commission
Topics: eisenhower, dwight eisenhower, kansas, pat roberts, dwight d. eisenhower, roberts, dole, nasa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for the National Interest hosted a series of panel discussions focusing on U.S. policy toward North Korea. During this portion of the event, panelists discussed relations with North Korea under the Trump administration and offered predictions for the 2020 elections and how that will effect policy in the region. Sponsor: Center for the National Interest,Korea Foundation
Topics: north korea, china, trump, south korea, north koreans, iran, scott, korea, korean peninsula,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Policy analysts discussed economic and fiscal trends at an annual conference hosted by the National Association for Business Economics. Topics included global financial stability and productivity, climate change, the coronavirus outbreak, and the economic policies of the Democratic presidential candidates. Sponsor: National Association for Business Economics
Topics: pennsylvania, wisconsin, europe, charlie, trump, michigan, texas, diane, bernie, wyoming, bush,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Hill hosted a series of virtual interviews on race and gender equity issues. Among the speakers were Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Del. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-Puerto Rico), New York State Senator-elect Jabari Brisport (D) and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D). The Hill Editor at Large Steve Clemons moderated the event. Sponsor: [Hill, The]
Topics: brown, rafael, qualcomm, kamala harris, dnc, steve, florida, minnesota, harris, biden, c-span, new...
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Center for Election Innovation & Research Executive Director David Becker discussed President Trump's warnings about possible mail-in ballot fraud in this year's general election. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, florida, david becker, ohio, oregon, new york, georgia, california, kentucky, trump,...
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Professor Thomas Balcerski talked about the prevalence of drinking in both the political and social life of congressional representatives before the Civil War. This interview was recorded at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association in New York City. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: balcerski, buchanan, canon, james buchanan, madeira, iowa, arthur, germany, steve
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a virtual conversation on disinformation and political warfare during the coronavirus pandemic. Intelligence experts and disinformation scholars discussed the history of misinformation as a tool to create chaos and threaten democratic governments. Experts cited Operation Denver, deployed by the Russian intelligence community in the 1980s, which claimed the CIA created the AIDS/HIV pandemic to target the gay community. They drew...
Topics: europe, germany, kgb, heather, russia, cia, china, seth, hungary, berlin, washington, georgia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Transportation Research Board held a discussion on the administration's 2020 transportation and infrastructure policy priorities. Officials with the Federal Transit, Highway and Railway Administrations outlined each of their agency's agenda and goals. Following presentations, they participated in a Q&A session with the moderator. Sponsor: Transportation Research Board
Topics: washington, jane, fta, nicole, d.c., fhwa, amtrak, nhtsa, alex herrgott, quinton, loren, james...
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American Enterprise Institute's Daniel Cox discussed his latest report on parenting during the coronavirus pandemic. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: joe biden, daniel, china, washington, trump, corona, new york, donald trump
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Historians David Blight & Annette Gordon-Reed talked about recent debates over historical monuments, discussing how people could make decisions about removing or contextualizing them based on historical information and public sentiment.The American Historical Association hosted and recorded this event. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: annette, david, douglass, jefferson, washington, frederick douglass, serra, sheridan, american...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Defense Department officials hold a briefing on the COVID-19 development and distribution process. Sponsor: Department of Defense,Department of Health and Human Services
Topics: fda, eua, slaoui, cdc, perna, pfizer, johnson, astrazeneca, uk, cvs, azar, washington, vector,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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George Washington University's Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics (IDDP) held a forum on scams, profiteering and conspiracy theories during the coronavirus pandemic. Medical experts, victims of disinformation campaigns and legislators from both the U.S. and Canada discussed the challenges they were facing due to scams and conspiracy theories spread online. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate scams...
Topics: stokes, blumenthal, google, schakowsky, randy smith, randy, canada, ftc, mr. smith, randi smith,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Policy analysts discussed economic and fiscal trends at an annual conference hosted by the National Association for Business Economics. Topics included global financial stability and productivity, climate change, the coronavirus outbreak, and the economic policies of the Democratic presidential candidates. Sponsor: National Association for Business Economics
Topics: pennsylvania, europe, wisconsin, charlie, michigan, trump, texas, sanders, wyoming, china, bernie,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Dr. Robert Redfield and Dr. Anthony Fauci along with other emergency response officials testify on the coronavirus outbreak before the House Oversight & Reform Committee. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: cdc, china, redfield, fauci, south korea, fda, white house, nih, california, italy, tennessee,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Foreign policy strategist and American diplomat George F. Kennan kept journals over the course of 88 years. Historian Frank Costigliola, who edited Kennan's writings, examined this trove of ideas, anecdotes, and essays in a talk recorded in 2014. The Kansas City Public Library provided the video. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: kennan, kennon, russia, europe, berlin, kennedy, truman, moscow, hitler, soviet union, germany,...
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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas). Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight D.) Memorial Commission
Topics: eisenhower, kansas, pat roberts, dwight eisenhower, roberts, dwight d. eisenhower, nasa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster (Ret.) moderated a discussion with defense and military officials on the U.S.-Japan defense alliance at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: china, japan, north korea, pacific, taiwan, south korea, washington, gregson, russia, patrick,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Millennial Debt Foundation hosted a virtual discussion with Republican Senators Joni Ernst (IA), Ron Johnson (WI) and Marco Rubio (FL) on the consequences of the national debt. The senators discussed different solutions for the growing national debt, the national security threat it poses and the impact it will have on future generations. Sponsor: Millennial Debt Foundation
Topics: johnson, rubio, washington, iowa, jane, new york, weston, colburn, kristen, d.c., wisconsin
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences held an election security conference featuring former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, current and former government officials and researchers. In this portion, the discussion focused on election security and infrastructure. Sponsor: Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law,Center for Democracy and Technology,Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law (Carlisle, PA),Pennsylvania State University | Institute for...
Topics: larry, iowa, maurice, kentucky, jared, washington, anne, wisconsin, google, nevada, california,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians David Blight & Annette Gordon-Reed talked about recent debates over historical monuments, discussing how people could make decisions about removing or contextualizing them based on historical information and public sentiment.The American Historical Association hosted and recorded this event. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: david, jefferson, annette, washington, douglass, douglas, d.c., sheridan, sarah, yale, jim,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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David Rice Atchison was a two-term U.S. senator from Missouri in the mid-18th century. This included six years as Senate president pro tempore, at the time placing him third in the presidential line of succession. It was Mr. Atchison's service in this position that -- some contend -- elevated him to the presidency for 24 hours in March 1849. Chris Taylor, director of the Atchison County Historical Society, discussed Mr. Atchison's life and explored the question of whether he should be...
Topics: atchison, david rice atchison, kansas, missouri, mr. taylor, zachary taylor, texas, atchison,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians David Blight & Annette Gordon-Reed talked about recent debates over historical monuments, discussing how people could make decisions about removing or contextualizing them based on historical information and public sentiment.The American Historical Association hosted and recorded this event. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: annette, jefferson, douglass, biden, washington, douglas, sheridan, charleston, david, lincoln,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a conversation with German Ambassador to the U.S. Emily Haber and French Ambassador to the U.S. Philippe Etienne to discuss challenges facing the European Union in the coming decade. The ambassadors discussed the key role the European Union has in addressing global affairs and its important partnership with the United States. The ambassadors also reassured the European Union will continue to have a relationship with the United Kingdom...
Topics: european union, europe, eu, u.k., germany, china, france, russia, nato, ukraine, britain, dublin,...
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Four historians who have written extensively on the decision to drop the atomic bombs discussed their findings, then took questions from journalists in a Zoom conversation. This 75th anniversary event was one of a series titled, "What Every Journalist Needs to Know About the Decision to A-Bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki." American University's Nuclear Studies Institute hosted and provided the video. Sponsor: American University | Nuclear Studies Institute
Topics: truman, hiroshima, barbara, nagasaki, peter, marty, stimson, walter, burns, washington, harry...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Military branch secretaries from Army, Navy and Air Force discussed department priorities at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Topics addressed included the president's 2021 defense budget request, autonomous vehicle technology, military exercises with U.S. allies and the defense acquisition process. CSIS Senior Vice President and International Security Program Director Kathleen Hicks moderated the conversation. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and...
Topics: sec, kathleen, mccarthy, navy, barrett, esper, pacific, air force, barbara, europe, dod, etc.,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for the Pentagon. They spoke about military modernization efforts and the recapitalization of the country's nuclear arsenal. They also touched on cybersecurity, long-term spending projects, such as ship building, the importance of artificial intelligence in future combat missions, and the diversion of funds from the Pentagon...
Topics: china, esper, navy, russia, milley, nnsa, iran, pacific, millie, pentagon, nato, virginia, israel,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget hosted an event with Senate Budget Committee Chair Mike Enzi (R-WY), Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and budget experts, in which they discussed ways to improve and inform the congressional budgeting process. They looked at ways to reduce the possibility of future government shutdowns, the problems with Continuing Resolutions, the long-term impact of increased deficits, and how best to keep federal spending on a more sustainable path. They also...
Topics: washington, white house, cbo, lankford, enzi, paul, sheldon whitehouse, obama administration,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians David Blight & Annette Gordon-Reed talked about recent debates over historical monuments, discussing how people could make decisions about removing or contextualizing them based on historical information and public sentiment.The American Historical Association hosted and recorded this event. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: annette, david, douglass, jefferson, washington, serra, american historical association, sheridan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Wilson Center hosted a virtual discussion with federal officials and security experts on protecting American infrastructure from cyber and physical attacks. Speakers included Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Christopher Krebs, former Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen (Ret.) and CenturyLink national security senior director Kathryn Condello. They discussed 2020 election security, 5G technology and protecting health care supply chains amid the coronavirus...
Topics: chris, kathryn, china, europe, wilson, washington, hiroshima, nokia, new york city, harmon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Cynthia Kierner discussed her new book, "Inventing Disaster: The Culture of Calamity from the Jamestown Colony to the Johnstown Flood," which examines the various ways early Americans responded to natural and man-made disasters. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture and Society for Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia co-hosted the lecture. Sponsor: Virginia Museum of History and Culture,Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia
Topics: lisbon, johnstown, galveston, britain, jamestown, london, montreal, virginia, kierner, portsmouth,...
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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation's 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and at the base of Capitol Hill. Speakers include memorial designer Frank Gehry, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, family members David and Susan Eisenhower, and Eisenhower Memorial Commission chair Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas). Sponsor: Eisenhower (Dwight D.) Memorial Commission
Topics: eisenhower, kansas, dwight eisenhower, roberts, pat roberts, washington, dole, europe, david...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a conversation with German Ambassador to the U.S. Emily Haber and French Ambassador to the U.S. Philippe Etienne to discuss challenges facing the European Union in the coming decade. The ambassadors discussed the key role the European Union has in addressing global affairs and its important partnership with the United States. The ambassadors also reassured the European Union will continue to have a relationship with the United Kingdom...
Topics: european union, europe, u.k., germany, eu, france, china, nato, russia, britain, ukraine, european...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with International Rescue Committee President and CEO David Miliband on the Syrian conflict. Mr. Miliband, who served as British foreign secretary from 2007 to 2010, spoke about the humanitarian crisis in Syria, particularly in Idlib, and how Western nations can respond. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: syria, u.n., europe, turkey, idlib, iran, russia, assad, iraq, lebanon, silicon valley, washington,...
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The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) held their winter conference in Washington, DC. This portion of the session included keynote remarks by Clint Watts, who discussed election security and how to address misinformation campaigns. Mr. Watts is a senior fellow at George Washington University's Center for Cyber and Homeland Security as well as a former FBI special agent. Sponsor: National Association of Secretaries of State
Topics: russia, syria, china, fbi, clint, texas, nba, isis
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Foreign policy strategist and American diplomat George F. Kennan kept journals over the course of 88 years. Historian Frank Costigliola, who edited Kennan's writings, examined this trove of ideas, anecdotes, and essays in a talk recorded in 2014. The Kansas City Public Library provided the video. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: kennan, berlin, europe, truman, russia, moscow, iran, dulles, germany, george kennan, kennedy,...
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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) President Jessica Post discussed the states the committee will be targeting in the 2020 election. She talked about the committee's "Flip Everything" campaign targeting states like Pennsylvania, Arizona and Texas and how the 2020 elections will help determine how state legislatures and congressional maps are drawn. Following her presentation she took reporters' questions. Sponsor: Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
Topics: virginia, texas, pennsylvania, arizona, dlcc, michigan, minnesota, new york, north carolina, iowa,...
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Politico and the Knight Foundation held a discussion on how campaigns plan to engage with nonvoters this election cycle. The conversation coincided with the Knight Foundation's release of a new study that focused on the political behavior and attitudes of nonvoters. Panelists spoke about how they could use this data as well as other data to target certain people to vote for a certain candidate. Sponsor: Knight (John S. and James L.) Foundation,Politico.com
Topics: trump, donald trump, obama, florida, michigan, rnc, caroline, pennsylvania, trump, d.c., arizona,...
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testify on the president's 2021 budget request.
Topics: china, navy, esper, milley, russia, pentagon, africa, taliban, iran, dod, north korea, europe,...
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Dr. Robert Redfield and Dr. Anthony Fauci, along with other public health officials, testified on the coronavirus outbreak before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. This was the second day of the hearing. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: redfield, cdc, fauci, europe, italy, kadlec, china, fda, pennsylvania, tony, fema, florida,...
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The Center for the National Interest hosted a series of panel discussions focusing on U.S. policy toward North Korea. During this portion of the event, panelists discussed relations with North Korea under the Trump administration and offered predictions for the 2020 elections and how that will effect policy in the region. Sponsor: Center for the National Interest,Korea Foundation
Topics: north korea, china, trump, south korea, north koreans, iran, scott, korea, korean peninsula,...
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[LIVE] The Arab Center in Washington, DC, hosts a discussion on the implications of the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Sponsor: Arab Center Washington DC
Topics: iran, iraq, syria, soleimani, isis, lebanon, trump, washington, irgc, qassem soleimani, israel,...
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