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Meghan O'Sullivan, former special assistant to President George W. Bush and current professor of international affairs at Harvard, discussed how the energy revolution in the U.S. has impacted foreign policy. She was in discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Prize," Daniel Yergin. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: china, mexico, russia, miami, france, iraq, india, iran, baghdad, nafta, clinton, korea, north...
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Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) talked about his book The Vanishing American Adult: Our Coming-of-Age Crisis--and How to Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance, in which he looks at how to engage adolescents and young adults to become independent, active, and engaged citizens. He was interviewed by Steven Olikara. People: Steven Olikara; Ben Sasse Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: nebraska, uninsurance, ben sasse, washington, espn, lerner
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BookTV visited Pierre, South Dakota to feature its literary community.
Topics: south dakota, laura ingalls wilder, lemmon, scotty, buffalo, north dakota, western south dakota,...
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Sean Spicer, the incoming White House press secretary and communications director, participated in a discussion on the presidential transition. He responded to questions on President-elect Donald Trump's election campaign, his transition into the White House, and future relations between the press and the incoming administration. Topics included fake news coverage and President-elect Trump's Twitter habits. David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs moderated the event. There was an interruption near the...
Topics: chicago, sean spicer, robert gibbs, donald trump, obama, washington, russia, clinton, josh ernst,...
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At the National Press Club in Washington, DC, Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin gave an update on efforts to improve and modernize the VA department, specifically in the areas of waiting times, a national VA id card program, benefits and the VA's appeals process. His remarks also included a historical look at the federal benefits for veterans. Later, Secretary Shulkin addressed the church shooting in Texas, noting that he did not consider the shooter a veteran but an "evil...
Topics: dr. shulkin, hoover, pennsylvania, omar bradley, vietnam, the va., texas, cleveland, john,...
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Los Angeles Times' Brian Bennett on the priorities the White House seeks from Congress in exchange for allowing "Dreamers" to remain in U.S. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: brian bennett, c-span, los angeles, nancy pelosi, chuck schumer, donald trump
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Senate Intelligence Committee member Marco Rubio (R-FL) provided reaction to the testimony of Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Sponsor: Senate Select Intelligence Committee
Topics: fbi, russia, mr. comey, rosenstein, comey, mueller, franken, feinstein, rubio, clinton, mccain,...
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The Wilson Woodrow International Center for Scholars hosted a panel discussion about the range of potential Brexit implications and outcomes for the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States. Panelists discussed the results of a study conducted by the RAND corporation on the economic, political and security implications of Brexit. The U.K. will exit the European Union March 2019. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: eu, uk, ireland, britain, europe, the uk, michelle, london, canada, the eu, edf, charlie, brussels,...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a forum on the constitutionality of compulsory union fees by all public employees, regardless of union membership. Speakers included the lead plaintiff in a 2016 Supreme Court case that resulted in a 4-4 ruling, as well as attorneys involved in two related cases the high court may agree to hear. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: the union, illinois, rebecca, union, unionism, orwell, jason, washington, new york, chicago, ba,...
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The American University Washington College of Law hosted former administration officials, private industry representatives and academic experts to discuss the past, present and future of health care policy. This portion of the conference featured a panel discussion about the perspectives of private health insurance providers and the implications of current and potential legislation for choice in the marketplace. Sponsor: American University
Topics: fda, pennsylvania, aca, philadelphia, csr, washington, sylvia, jean, alexander murray, california,...
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A look at how Russia used Facebook to send political ads to American voters in 2016 and at how Congress is responding. ProPublica reporter Julia Angwin described how Facebook's platform could be used by Russia unobtrusively; David McCable of Axios talked about congressional hearings on Russia's use of the ads. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: facebook, julia angwin, facebook, washington, sec, google, david mccabe, facebook, sheryl sandberg,...
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Scientist Jaron Lanier explored the connection between the brain and the world and argued that virtual reality enhances lives. Sponsor: Strand Bookstore
Topics: jaron, new york, israel, zuckerberg, khrushchev, jaron, russia, maureen, manhattan, mark...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the president's proposed 2018 budget request. Democrats had tough questions for Secretary Price on proposed cuts to Medicaid and allowing businesses to opt out of providing insurance that covers birth control to its female employees. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: georgia, nih, fda, cdc, liberia, grassley, phil gramm, maryland, caroline, alaska, atlanta,...
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[LIVE] The Senate resumed debate on Courtney Elwood's nomination to be CIA general counsel. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mr. wilson, washington, courtney elwood, pompeo, louisiana, d.c., the c.i.a., kentucky, trump,...
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Kellyanne Conway, the incoming White House counselor, talked to C-SPAN about her new role in the Trump administration and gave a preview of his inaugural message to the nation. She also talked about her family upbringing and how it played a role in getting involved in politics. People: Kellyanne Conway; Steve Scully Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: donald trump, washington, atlantic city, kellyanne conway, d.c.
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Tom Steyer, a billionaire political activist and Democratic Party donor, joined others at an event arguing the legal case for moving to impeach President Trump. Mr. Steyer was joined by two law professors as well as activists with the Free Speech for People group at the National Press Club. Mr. Steyer has started a grass roots effort to convince lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings. He said more than 3.3 million Americans have signed onto the petition. On this same day, Rep. Al Green...
Topics: fbi, ross, moeller, donald trump, nixon, north korea, massachusetts, muller, england, academia,...
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Mark Updegrove, former director of the LBJ Presidential Library, looks at the relationship between former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Sponsor: Johnson (Lyndon Baines) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: george w. bush, george h. w. bush, washington, donald trump, ronald reagan, john avlon, george...
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David Grann talked about his book Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, in which he recalls the murders of members of the Osage Indian nation in the 1920s. In his book, the author reports that the Osage, wealthy from oil reserves on their land in Oklahoma, became murder targets. After twenty-four deaths, the newly formed FBI launched one of its first investigations. People: David Grann; Kaite Mediatore Stover Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: molly, oklahoma, indians, hoover, fbi, osage, david grann, washington, anna brown, molly burkart,...
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Officials from the FBI and General Services Administration (GSA) testified at a hearing on the future of the FBI headquarters. According to GSA acting commissioner Michael Gelber, the FBI consolidation project was cancelled due to a budget shortfall of $882 million dollars. Committee members expressed concern over the GSA's decision to cancel the proposal without notifying Congress. FBI Chief Financial Officer Richard Haley said the infrastructure of the current FBI headquarters is inefficient...
Topics: fbi, gsa, carper, cardin, maryland, john barrasso, mr. haley, grassley, virginia, j. edgar hoover,...
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Senator Sanders (I-VT) and others spoke on the Senate floor about the Republican legislation intended to replace the Affordable Care Act. Senator Sander said there was a need for a single-payer health care system in the U.S. The chamber rejected single payer health care. All 52 Republicans and four Democrats, Senators Donnelly (D-IN), Heitkamp (D-ND), Manchin (D-WV), and Tester (D-MT), voted no. Senator Angus King (I-ME) also voted no. 42 Democrats and Senator Sanders voted present. Sponsor:...
Topics: australia, vermont, daines, madam, united states senate, germany, mccain, canada, the va, donald...
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Gar Alperovitz talked about his book Principles of a Pluralist Commonwealth, in which he argues that the U.S. needs an economic and political system that departs from both capitalism and socialism. People: Gar Alperovitz; Robert "Bob" L. Borosage Sponsor: Busboys and Poets
Topics: cleveland, washington, gar alperovitz, texas, arlington, california, wisconsin, aig, chrysler,...
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Senators spoke about the waiver for General James Mattis (Retired) to serve as Defense secretary in the Trump administration. The Senate voted 81 to 17 hours after it was reported out of committee. The House was expected to take up the Senate bill the next day. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mr. mccain, mr. merkley, oregon, mr. mcconnell, mr. reed, washington, george marshall, arizona,...
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito served as chief judge in the Shakespeare Theatre Company's mock trial of Friar Laurence for the wrongful deaths of Romeo and Juliet in a suit brought by their parents. Elizabeth Prelogar was appealing a judgement against Friar Laurence. Karl Racine argued on behalf of Lord and Lady Montague and Lord and Lady Capulet. While the judges were deliberating, theater staff talked to the audience about the play. The Shakespeare Theatre Company Bard Association's...
Topics: friar laurence, italy, verona, lowell, washington, machiavelli, montague, lord, england, wilkins,...
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Nick Adams talked about his book, Green Card Warrior: My Quest for Legal Immigration in an Illegals' System, about his efforts to legally immigrate to the United States and the efforts by the State Department to complicate the process due to his political views. He also offered a critique of the U.S. immigration system, both legal and illegal. People: Nick Adams; Erika Ammiriti Sponsor: Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley
Topics: australia, united nations, nick, islam, donald trump, mankind, academia, ben carson, somalia, st....
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President-elect Donald Trump held his first news conference since July 2016 and the November election. He covered a wide range of issues, including Russian hacking, repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, building a wall on the Mexican border and the release of an unsubstantiated dossier reported on by CNN and Buzzfeed. He told reporters he thinks Russia was involved in the hacking but added the U.S. has also been hacked by other countries. Mr. Trump announced that the current...
Topics: russia, mexico, donald trump, china, eric, lindsey graham, michael cohn, trump, prague, michigan,...
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Joe Klein spoke about politics and literature at the 35th annual Key West Literary Seminar. People: Joe Klein Sponsor: Key West Literary Seminar
Topics: benghazi, donald trump, howard schultz, new york, joe klein, jack stanton, clinton, newsweek, bill...
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The CIA and George Washington University co-hosted an intelligence and national security conference. Speakers included former CIA directors, intelligence community and government officials, and private industry leaders. This portion featured a keynote address from CIA Director Mike Pompeo followed by a panel discussion about potential national security threats posed by North Korea and China. Sponsor: George Washington University | Center for Cyber and Homeland Security
Topics: china, north korea, cia, south korea, korea, korea, east asia, mike pompeo, korean peninsula,...
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talked about her her forthcoming memoir, calling it "an emotional catharsis." She also pledged to support the "resistance" to the Trump presidency. People: Hillary Clinton; Carolyn Kroll Reidy; Cheryl Strayed Sponsor: BookExpo America
Topics: clinton, wellesley, cheryl, facebook, george elsie, chelsea, marla, washington, new york
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Former government officials and policy experts talked about the current status of North Korea's ambitions to become a nuclear power and where the world stands, including the U.S., on trying to prevent a nuclear armed North Korea. The experts, including two former State and Treasury Department officials, outlined potential policy options. Sponsor: Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Topics: north korea, korea, south korea, kim jong-un, tillerson, china, north koreans, marco rubio, florida
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[LIVE] The Senate convened for a legislative session. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mr. wyden, virginia, maryland, mr. mcconnell, washington, oregon, cardin, massachusetts, new york,...
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao testified before the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee on the future of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the president's proposal to privatize the air traffic control system. Many senators voiced their concerns about the impact of the proposal on small airports and aviation safety. Other topics addressed included airline customer service, drone technology and implementation of the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation...
Topics: faa, nelson, fisher, indiana, madame, nexgen, united kingdom, madam, madam, colorado, boulder city,...
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A survey of Iranian public opinion was conducted to assess Iranian attitudes on several domestic and international issues. Some of the topics surveyed included the nation's May 2017 presidential election, the nuclear agreement, the Trump administration and intervention in Syria. It was conducted by the University of Maryland's Center for International and Security Studies and the firm IranPoll.com. The discussion was hosted by the Atlantic Council. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: iran, iran, jcpoa, isis, rouhani, tehran, raisi, syria, ibrahim, u.n., washington, jcpoa, iraq,...
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Margot Lee Shetterly talked about her book, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. She spoke at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. People: Eric Deggans; Margot Lee Shetterly Sponsor: National Book Festival
Topics: nasa, virginia, katherine johnson, dorothy vaughn, charlottesville, hampton, john glenn, kevin...
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The Heritage Foundation held a discussion on ways to reorganize government agencies to improve efficiencies and lower costs. Panelists included former budgeting and government workforce experts who outlined the challenges to downsizing the federal workforce. People: John Hilboldt; David B. Muhlhausen Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: jimmy carter, washington, george w. bush, rachel, nasa
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World War II veteran Jerry Yellin recalled his bombing missions over Japan from April to August of 1945. Sponsor: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: japan, jerry yellin, yellin, italy, air force, phoenix, china, germany
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[LIVE] Rabia Chaudry, author of Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial, and Brian Stolarz, author of Grace and Justice on Death Row: The Race against Time and Texas to Free an Innocent Man, talked about the criminal justice system in America. They spoke at the 15th annual Annapolis Book Festival. People: Brian Stolarz; Rabia Chaudry Sponsor: Key School (Annapolis, MD)
Topics: adnan, dwayne, texas, maryland, duane, houston, baltimore, brian stolarz, foreman, erica, antonin...
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Hannah Crumme and and other Lewis and Clark University Library Archives and Special Collections staff highlighted a range of books and materials from Lewis and Clark's expedition in 1804-1806. Lewis and Clark made their way through the Portland area as they traveled west along the Columbia River in their quest to make it to the Pacific ocean. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2017 LCV Cities Tour" in Portland, Oregon, from May 6-12 to feature the history and...
Topics: lewis, oregon, philadelphia, portland, canada, clark, washington, tom mccall
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Dinesh D'Souza talked about his book, The Big Lie: Exposing the Nazi Roots of the American Left. People: Dinesh D'Souza; John McArdle Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: obama, kenya, russia, obama, andrew jackson, hitler, los angeles, washington, kkk, nazis, msnbc,...
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Topics: nato, russia, ukraine, europe, crimea, france, syria, serbia, kosovo, rasmussen, washington, trump,...
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The House Intelligence Committee held a hearing on Russia and social media influence in the 2016 election. Officials from Facebook, Twitter and Google testified about what their companies were doing to protect users from misleading and malicious content. Committee members questioned witnesses about online political advertising transparency, social media content vetting and efforts to identify and remove Russian-based fake accounts. The House Intelligence Committee released and displayed a...
Topics: russia, facebook, mr. walker, donald trump, facebook, moscow, fbi, new york city, california, st....
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Journalists Ben Wofford and Mehdi Hasan and child psychologist Ava Siegler offered their thoughts on how to discuss the Trump presidency with children. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: donald trump, miami, islam, brown, jonathan, trump, mexico, new york, clinton, charlottesville,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine the problems associated with the international gang known as MS-13. The criminal group originated in Los Angeles and has spread through North America. Senate members heard from various federal law enforcement representatives about its activities and tactics for recruiting unaccompanied alien children, and federal efforts to counter the threat. Witnesses included the acting chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and officials with Immigration...
Topics: el salvador, hsi, grassley, mexico, honduras, salvador, guatemala, mr. lloyd, maryland, kennedy,...
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) met to vote on moving ahead with the process of reversing "net neutrality" rules that require internet providers to allow content providers equal access to networks. Commissioners will vote on repealing the regulations that reclassified broadband service as a utility, or Title II service, thus making providers subject to stricter regulation. People: Mignon L. Clyburn; Michael O'Rielly; Ajit Varadaraj Pai Sponsor: Federal Communications...
Topics: at&t, sec, washington d.c., washington, nicole
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The presidents of the largest farm and ranch associations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico held a news conference to voice their support for the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Representatives of the three countries had begun a new round of talks to modernize the 23-year-old pact by early 2018 following President Trump's campaign pledge to renegotiate it. Sponsor: American Farm Bureau Federation,Canadian Federation of Agriculture,Consejo Nacional Agropecuario
Topics: mexico, nafta, canada, florida, washington, frager, heiser, north america
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Adrian Miller talked about his book The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas, in which he recalls the many African-Americans who worked in food service at the White House. He spoke at the Roosevelt Reading Festival. People: Kirsten Carter; Adrian Miller Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: roosevelt, daisy bonner, georgia, washington, clinton, lillian rogers, lyndon johnson, mrs....
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about her book Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom, in which she looks at democracy around the world. People: John D. Heubusch; Condoleezza Rice Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library
Topics: russia, amygdala, north koreans, ukraine, latin america, dr. rice, moscow, crimea, clinton,...
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Alexander Klimburg talked about his book The Darkening Web: The War for Cyberspace, in which he looks at current cyber attacks and the consequences of cyber warfare on politics. He was joined in discussion by several industry experts. People: Alexander Klimburg Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: cyberspace, russia, china, france, alex, italy, estonia, sweden
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Republican senators held a news conference to call for the cancellation of the August recess to allow the Senate to complete action on legislative priorities, including legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: washington, south dakota, perdue, sullivan, mitch mcconnell, alaska, mcconnell
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David Davenport talked about his book Rugged Individualism: Dead or Alive?, in which he talks about the history of American individualism and questions whether it can survive in the country today. People: David Davenport; George Hammond Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: europe, herbert hoover, gordon, hoover, houston, new york, belgium, john kennedy, fredrick jackson...
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Book TV interviewed FreedomFest founder, Mark Skousen, about the annual libertarian conference and the updated edition of his book, "The Structure of Production." Sponsor: FreedomFest
Topics: paul krugman, milton friedman, donald trump
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David Grann talked about his book Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, in which he recalls the murders of members of the Osage Indian nation in the 1920s. In his book, the author reports that the Osage, wealthy from oil reserves on their land in Oklahoma, became murder targets. After twenty-four deaths, the newly formed FBI launched one of its first investigations. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: molly, hoover, fbi, kansas, washington, indians, tulsa, oklahoma, northeast oklahoma, texas, new...
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White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster updated reporters at the daily White House briefing on the president's upcoming trip to Asia. He was asked several questions on North Korea policy, including whether the U.S. would consider putting it back on the state-sponsored terror list. Gen. McMaster said that decision was currently an option under consideration. At the top of the briefing, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders updated reporters on the unveiling of the House...
Topics: north korea, china, venezuela, u.n., korea, riyadh, trump, russia, asia
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The United Nations Security Council met to discuss North Korea's test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile, and efforts to prevent the government there from further development of its nuclear program. Sponsor: United Nations | Security Council
Topics: north korea, mister, china, korea, pyongyang, united nations, russia, united kingdom, italy,...
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[LIVE] the Senate resumed consideration of former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson's nomination to be secretary of state. A confirmation vote was expected in the afternoon. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mr. gardner, mr. whitehouse, texas, oregon, trump, washington, gorsuch, montana, virginia,...
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The U.N. Security Council met to issue an official condemnation of North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile that crossed over Japanese territory. The council's president delivered the group's official message, warning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to cease its missile launches. Afterward, the U.S., Chinese, and Russian ambassadors to the U.N. criticized the regime as well. Russia's ambassador called on the U.S. to cease its build up of a missile defense system...
Topics: china, north korea, dpr, un, crampton
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Scott Farris talked about his book on the life of Inga Arvad, Inga: Kennedy's Great Love, Hitler's Perfect Beauty, and J. Edgar Hoover's Prime Suspect, including her love affair with John F. Kennedy and her connections to Adolph Hitler and former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2017 LCV Cities Tour" in Portland, Oregon, from May 6-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast cable...
Topics: j. edgar hoover, jack kennedy, germany, john kennedy, washington, kennedys, fbi
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Tom Basile talked about his book, Tough Sell: Fighting the Media War in Iraq, about his efforts to communicate the Bush administration's strategy to the American public during the Iraq War. He also offered advice on what the government should be doing today to gain the public's support. People: Tom Basile; Ron Shindel Sponsor: Union League Club of New York
Topics: iraq, baghdad, vietnam, washington, donald rumsfeld, columbus ohio, harper lee
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Newt Gingrich talked about his book, Understanding Trump. Mr. Gingrich talked about his experiences with Donald Trump during the campaign through the transition to president. He was interviewed by Jonathan Salant. People: Newt Gingrich; Jonathan D. Salant Sponsor: National Press Club
Topics: sova, washington, mccarthy, thatcher, donald trump, florida
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Mark Bowden talked about his book, Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam. This event was part of the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in the city. People: Mark Bowden; Tom Paschalis; Michael Phillips Sponsor: Printers Row Lit Fest
Topics: vietnam, jerry, hanoi, south vietnam, washington, leffler, philadelphia, andy, michael mann,...
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British Secretary of Defense Michael Fallon talked abbut U.S.-U.K. cooperation in combating global security threats such as cybersecurity, North Korea, and Syria. Secretary Fallon also spoke on the future of NATO and the 2017 G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. After his speech, he was interviewed by Heather Conley. People: Heather A. Conley; Michael Fallon Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: nato, russia, syria, afghanistan, britain, united kingdom, mattis, estonia, fallon, mosul,...
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Two conservative, Republican lawyers discussed the merits of President Trump's executive order granting broader religious freedom to individuals and organizations. The discussion was hosted by the Republican National Lawyers Association at its annual policy conference in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: Republican National Lawyers Association
Topics: washington, johnson, breyer, california, gorsuch, elliot, trump, berkeley, kagan, cleveland
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Panelists talked about the media and the rise of "fake news." Speakers included author Salman Rushdie, Daily Beast White House reporter Lachlan Markay and Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, senior editor at The Federalist. The Ethics Centre and Bard College hosted a day-long forum on pressing public policy issues titled "Shades of Red and Blue." The panel was the last in a series of conversations hosted by the Ethics Centre and Bard College on pressing public policy issues titled...
Topics: washington, new york, russia, new york city, donald trump, europe
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Chris Hayes talked about his book A Colony in a Nation, in which he argues that the criminal justice system is dividing the country into two Americas. In his book, Mr. Hayes says that law and order in America are carried out differently in white America than in black America. He was interviewed by Elizabeth Hinton. People: Elizabeth Hinton; Christopher Hayes Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: ferguson, new york city, new york, rudy giuliani, donald trump, baltimore, chicago, malcolm, bronx,...
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Topics: liveright, washington, alabama, norton, texas, david barron
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P.J. O'Rourke talked about his book How the Hell Did This Happen?: The Election of 2016, in which he reflects on the 2016 election. People: P. J. O'Rourke Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: clinton, donald trump, washington, p.j. o'rourke, europe, bernie, marco rubio, steve bannon,...
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Professor Herb Boyd talks about his life and career. Professor Boyd's books include Autobiography of a People, By Any Means Necessary, and Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination. People: Herb Boyd; Peter Slen Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: malcolm, detroit, harlem, baldwin, islam, boyd, africa, herb boyd, alabama, new york, james...
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[LIVE] Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mr. mcconnell, washington, brooklyn, russia
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Matt Taibbi talked about his life and career and responded to viewer comments and questions. Mr. Taibbi, a contributor to Rolling Stone magazine, is the author of Insane Clown President: Dispatches from the 2016 Circus. His other books include Smells Like Dead Elephants, The Great Derangement, and Griftopia. People: Matt Taibbi; Peter Slen Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: donald trump, russia, matt taibbi, matt, new york, thompson, hawaii, obama, barack obama, moscow,...
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[LIVE] Sharla Fett, author of Recaptured Africans: Surviving Slave Ships, Detention, and Dislocation in the Final Years of the Slave Trade; Benjamin Madley, author of An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe, 1846-1873; and Christina Snyder, author of Great Crossings: Indians, Settlers, and Slaves in the Age of Jackson, talked about slavery and genocide. They spoke at the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Sponsor: Los Angeles Times Festival of...
Topics: california, los angeles, liberia, mexico, jackson, virginia, africans, christina
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Bob Weil, editor-in-chief of Liveright, previewed several of the publishing house's Fall 2017 titles. He was interviewed at BookExpo America, the publishing industry's annual trade show. People: Peter Slen; Robert Weil Sponsor: BookExpo America
Topic: washington
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Authors Candace Millard, Ishmael Beah, Colonel Gregory Fontenot (Retired), and Whitney Terrell talk about war stories. They spoke at the Unbound Book Festival in Columbia, Missouri. Sponsor: Unbound Book Festival
Topics: afghanistan, iraq, new york, fiction, ishmael, kansas city, vietnam, washington, kansas, kuwait,...
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Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: minnesota, washington, paul, shelby, north carolina, smith, trump
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The same day the House of Representatives voted in favor of new sanctions against Iran, Russia and North Korea, a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee held a hearing examining North Korea policy, specifically on amping up pressure against China. Acting Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton, along with other North Korea experts, offered testimony to the committee. Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations — Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International...
Topics: north korea, china, un, korea, north koreans, south korea, korea, washington, pyongyang, beijing,...
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Panelists talked about the environment. Panelists included Douglas Brinkley, author of Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Land of America, Edward Humes, author of Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash, and Theodore Roosevelt IV. They spoke at the 2017 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in Rancho Mirage, California. Sponsor: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
Topics: california, epa, donald trump, texas, trump, boone pikins, john kerry, pat morrison, barbara boxer,...
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Alexander Klimburg is joined by industry experts to discuss current cyber attacks and the consequences of cyber warfare on politics. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: cyberspace, russia, un, china, sweden, europe, france, alex, ukraine
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