Television Archive News Search Service (2025)

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In this program, Samuel Goldman discussed the history of Christian Zionism in America. He defined this as the belief that Christians have a religious responsibility to promote and support a Jewish state in some portion of the biblical Holy Land. He is the author of "God's Country: Christian Zionism in America." The National History Center and the Woodrow Wilson Center co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,National History Center
Topics: israel, jerusalem, england, samuel goldman, wilson, darby, billy graham, pakistan, blackstone,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women President Michelle Easton talked about the life and career of congresswoman, ambassador and author Clare Boothe Luce at an event co-hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: claire, italy, europe, clare booth luce, china, mrs. luce, clare boothe luce, yugoslavia, berkeley,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women President Michelle Easton talked about the life and career of congresswoman, ambassador and author Clare Boothe Luce at an event co-hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: italy, clare boothe luce, europe, china, yugoslavia, washington, luce, france, margaret thatcher,...
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[LIVE] President Trump holds a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, ahead of midterm elections to support the re-election bid of Gov. Scott Walker (R-WI) and U.S. Senate Candidate Leah Vukmir (R-WI), who is challenging Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip
Topics: wisconsin, tammy baldwin, scott, scott walker, leah vukmir, south korea, brett kavanaugh, fbi,...
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Five historians who have written about U.S. Presidents and the presidency discussed the challenges and importance of writing presidential biographies. This Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations session was titled: "The President and the Presidency: Historians and the Challenge of Presidential Biography." Sponsor: Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations
Topics: eisenhower, richard nixon, nixon, bob dole, vietnam, hitchcock, exxon, europe, washington, berlin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Representatives of the National Park Service and preservation foundations discussed how African American soldiers are commemorated in public spaces. This was part of the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Sponsor: Association for the Study of African-American Life and History
Topics: buffalo, ohio, wilberforce, john, washington, john franklin, edgar caldwell, virginia, vietnam, dr....
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute held a leadership conference in Washington, DC. Panelists for this portion discussed racial equity and the effects of racism on public education throughout the country. Before the panel, Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) addressed the crowd, and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) delivered remarks by video. Sponsor: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Topics: brown, hyundai, walton, melinda, texas, san antonio, california
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New America hosted a discussion on countering violent extremism by exploring the efforts to de-radicalize the Nation of Islam following the 1975 death of its leader, Elijah Muhammad. New America Vice President Peter Bergen moderated the discussion with former intelligence analysts Muhammad Fraser-Rahim and Yaya Fanusie. The panelists argued that the African-American Muslim community has largely been free of radicalization when compared to other Muslim communities around the world, and examined...
Topics: islam, europe, washington, pakistan, west africa, nigeria, trump, osama bin, muhammad, africans,...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies convened a panel on the intersection of free speech and national security. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: logan, washington, vietnam, new york, flynn, edward snowden, snowden, nigeria, europe, kerry, eu,...
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The Alliance for Defending Freedom held a discussion on a case the Supreme Court would consider. The case is National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra regarding California's abortion disclosure law. NIFLA is challenging its constitutionality saying it violates the First Amendment and free speech rights. Under the "Reproductive Freedom, Accountability, Comprehensive Care, and Transparency Act," crisis pregnancy centers licensed to perform medical procedures...
Topics: california, arkansas, kimberly, brianne, florida, nifla, brianne, nifla, texas, jen rutledge,...
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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and NIH Director Francis Collins testified on the Cancer Moonshot initiative and other medical innovation as implemented under the 21st Century Cures Act. Both men talked about the status of various research projects being conducted under the Cancer Moonshot banner, and about the status and future of other medical research efforts, including those aimed at combating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Also discussed were changes in clinical trial requirements...
Topics: fda, collins, gottlieb, mister, dr. collins, dr. gottlieb, alzheimer, parkinson, nci, alzheimer 's,...
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A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on war powers granted by the Constitution and whether or not a new Authorization for Use of Military Force is needed for current U.S. military engagements. Attorneys and legal experts from across the political spectrum, including Fox News Channel analyst and former judge Andrew Napolitano, testified about Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution which grants Congress the power to declare war, and put forward several...
Topics: syria, washington, obama administration, turley, libya, vietnam, iraq, afghanistan, napolitano,...
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In an event sponsored by 350.org at George Washington University, climate activists spoke about grassroot efforts to adopt tougher policies on climate change and reduce fossil fuel consumption. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) opened the program moderated by 350.org Co-Founder Bill McKibben and Hip Hop Caucus President Rev. Lennox Yearwood. Singer and actress Antonique Smith closed the night with a rendition of "Here Comes the Sun." Sponsor: 350.org
Topics: sun, donald trump, portland, houston, new york city, bernie sanders, harvey, washington, new york,...
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[LIVE] A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee holds a hearing on war powers granted by the Constitution and whether or not a new Authorization for Use of Military Force is needed for current U.S. military engagements. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management
Topics: paul, syria, mr. anders, napolitano, obama administration, libya, peters, turley, afghanistan,...
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Built in 1853, the Headquarters House was the home of Judge Jonas Tebbetts, a Union supporter during the Civil War. The home was used as headquarters for the Union troops. Tebbetts and his family had to flee Fayetteville during the conflict and Jonas was arrested by the Confederates. Tess Kidd, Museum Manager, shared this Fayetteville family's story. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: jonas, fayetteville, arkansas, matilda, smith, the union, washington, matilda, jonas tebbetts,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of immigration, gun control and government funding legislation in Congress. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: bob cusack, mitch mcconnell, washington, rick scott, florida
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[LIVE] New America, Promundo & Vital Voices Global Partnership hosts a discussion on combating sexual harassment and assault. Sponsor: New America,Vital Voices,Promundo
Topics: jackson, gary barker, mexico, don, gorbachev, gary, neal, annie, arkansas, jessica, jackson katz,...
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Rutgers University Ph.D. candidate Julia Bowes talked about the history of child labor in the United States in this interview recorded at the American Historical Association annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: richard nixon, washington d.c.
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Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata directs strategic operational planning at the National Counterterrorism Center. He spoke about terror threats including the Islamic State, and the counterterrorism investments by the military. He also addressed the use of non-kinetic, strategic methods including assisting local communities to identify those vulnerable to terrorist recruitment. The forum was hosted by the Washington Institute. Sponsor: Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Topics: isis, iran, iraq, syria, washington, kavanaugh, iran, gordon, nigeria, thomas edison, ahold,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for the National Interest hosted a discussion on the state of the Syrian civil war in late 2018, including recent military advances, shifting foreign alliances and efforts to bring peace to the country. Sponsor: Center for the National Interest
Topics: syria, russia, isis, israel, iran, iran, ukraine, moscow, assad, iraq, nato, bosnia, afghanistan,...
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Built in 1853, the Headquarters House was the home of Judge Jonas Tebbetts, a Union supporter during the Civil War. The home was used as headquarters for the Union troops. Tebbetts and his family had to flee Fayetteville during the conflict and Jonas was arrested by the Confederates. Tess Kidd, Museum Manager, shared this Fayetteville family's story. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: fayetteville, jonas, arkansas, matilda, smith, jonas tebbetts, ben mccullock, washington, missouri,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women President Michelle Easton talked about the life and career of congresswoman, ambassador and author Clare Boothe Luce at an event co-hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: italy, yugoslavia, luce, clare booth luce, china, vietnam, margaret thatcher, europe, claire,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The George Brown papers document the life and career of Congressman George E. Brown, Jr. Brown represented the Inland Empire area of Southern California in the U.S. Congress for nearly 30 years and was considered a champion of science research, alternative energy, space exploration, environmental issues and human rights. Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian at the University of California, Riverside, showed items from the collection. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: california, brown, vietnam, nafta, george brown, san bernardino, riverside, san bernardino county,...
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American University history professor Ibram Kendi fields viewer calls about civil rights in 1968. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV,American Historical Association
Topics: washington, new york, paul, d.c., vietnam, johnson, obama
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the nominations of Steven Dillingham to become the director of the U.S. Census Bureau and Michael Kubayanda to head the Postal Regulatory Commission. The two men answered questions about the rising costs of both of their prospective federal agencies and what ideas they had for addressing those increases. Mr. Dilllingham also answered several questions about the potential inclusion of a citizenship question on the...
Topics: montana, dr. dillingham, mccaskill, ross, washington, d.c., wisconsin, c-span, kimberly, mr....
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Panelists discussed the importance of civic engagement in America and described research, public programs and online tools aimed at increasing civic learning for children and adults. This event was part of the Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the White House Historical Association. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: washington, florida, cokie, vietnam, jefferson, stuart, paul, vernon, lee, paul revere, paul,...
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A panel examined changes in counterterrorism strategies from the Obama to the Trump administrations. They discussed the use of drones, engaging allies and partnerships, transparency to assess policies and short-term versus long-term strategies. Among the speakers were former National Security Council counterterrorism directors under President Obama. The forum was hosted by New America in Washington, DC. Sponsor: New America
Topics: isis, somalia, afghanistan, yemen, syria, pakistan, stephen, obama administration, obama, libya,...
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The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Trump's nominees to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Export-Import Bank. Many members asked CFPB Director Nominee Kathleen Kraninger about her responsibilities within the White House Office of Management and Budget, particularly about her involvement in administration policy on Puerto Rico recovery resources following the devastation from Hurricane Maria, as well as what...
Topics: ms. kraninger, ms. reed, omb, brown, mulvaney, equifax, omb, china, mr. mulvaney, trump, tillis,...
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Five historians who have written about U.S. Presidents and the presidency discussed the challenges and importance of writing presidential biographies. This Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations session was titled: "The President and the Presidency: Historians and the Challenge of Presidential Biography." Sponsor: Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations
Topics: eisenhower, richard nixon, nixon, bob dole, vietnam, new york, washington, nixon, george h.w. bush,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for American Progress hosted a discussion in Washington, DC, on how hate is promulgated online and how it can be stopped. Panelists discussed a series of recommendations for internet companies to adopt in order to more effectively combat online hate speech and misinformation. Sponsor: Center for American Progress
Topics: jessica, charlottesville, germany, jessica, c-span, isis, stripe, paypal, europe, brandi, facebook,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies convened a panel on the intersection of free speech and national security. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: memphis, logan, flynn, edward snowden, snowden, jamil, europe, moscow, eu, new york, russia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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New York University hosted a panel discussion with political strategists, journalists and former campaign officials analyzing the 2018 midterm elections. Speakers also talked about the state of the news media, the 2020 presidential campaign and the Trump administration. Associated Press political editor Steven Sloan moderated the conversation. Sponsor: New York University
Topics: nyu, washington, california, stephanie, donald trump, ted kennedy, texas, new york, trump, mitch...
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Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark spoke at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington, DC. He discussed his philanthropic efforts to support journalism research, training and news gathering. Mr. Newmark also talked about his 20 million dollar donation to The Markup, a new non-profit journalism organization aimed at understanding the impacts of technology on society. Other topics addressed included investigative journalism, news fact-checking, media literacy and efforts by social media...
Topics: sacramento, washington, craig newmark, new york, craig, newmark, morristown, new jersey, mrs....
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Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights John Gore testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the upcoming 2020 census. He was asked by several committee members and received much criticism over the plan to include a citizenship question. Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) is chair of the committee while Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) is the ranking member. Sponsor: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Topics: mr. gore, california, texas, virginia, ross, new york, john gore, nel, alabama, michigan, cummings,...
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[LIVE] Education Secretary Betsy DeVos addresses a gathering of state education officials in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Council of Chief State School Officers
Topics: washington, michael, louisiana, fcc, nevada, sacramento, d.c., betsy devos
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The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies held a panel discussion about the role of Congress in the ongoing renegotiation process of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. The next round of talks was scheduled to take place in Mexico City from February 26 to March 6, 2018. Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University | Nitze (Paul H.) School of Advanced International Studies
Topics: nafta, mexico, canada, nafta, donald trump, south carolina, washington, marysville, north america,...
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Congressional oversight of the Justice Department and the FBI was the focus of a panel discussion at Georgetown University Law Center. Among the speakers were, Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), former House Oversight Committee Chair Tom Davis (R-VA) and a former FBI special agent who previously served as the special assistant to FBI Director James Comey. After some opening remarks, the law students in the audience were invited to...
Topics: fbi, tom davis, henry waxman, nadler, c-span, bruce, james comey, rosenstein, robert mueller,...
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Joseph Macmanus, President Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Colombia, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Mr. Macmanus, a 32-year foreign service veteran, previously served as a top aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) pressed Mr. Macmanus about his knowledge of 2012 Benghazi attack, including when he first learned of the attack and when he informed Secretary Clinton. The committee also considered several other nominations...
Topics: colombia, argentina, venezuela, ms. royce, florida, california, cardin, washington, texas, marie...
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The U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress and the National Archives held a panel discussion with former Representatives Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Donald Manzullo (R-IL) and their wives on their experiences in public service and living in the public eye. The two families talked about the challenges of balancing family life and engaging with constituents. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration,U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress
Topics: washington, illinois, freda, ukraine, missouri, don, lincoln, michigan, china, alexandria,...
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Joseph Macmanus, President Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Colombia, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Mr. Macmanus, a 32-year foreign service veteran, previously served as a top aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) pressed Mr. Macmanus about his knowledge of 2012 Benghazi attack, including when he first learned of the attack and when he informed Secretary Clinton. The committee also considered several other nominations...
Topics: colombia, argentina, cardin, florida, venezuela, california, trump, royce, marie royce, macmanus,...
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In this program, Samuel Goldman discussed the history of Christian Zionism in America. He defined this as the belief that Christians have a religious responsibility to promote and support a Jewish state in some portion of the biblical Holy Land. He is the author of "God's Country: Christian Zionism in America." The National History Center and the Woodrow Wilson Center co-hosted this event. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,National History Center
Topics: israel, jerusalem, washington, nd, blackstone, wilson, pakistan, england, darby, ut, lds, billy...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Camp Ford was the largest Confederate prison camp west of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War. Randy Gilbert provided a tour of the location and described what conditions were like for the prisoners. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: illinois, texas, tyler, stockade
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Former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier talked to a lunch gathering of people attending the White House Historical Association's "Presidential Sites Summit" in Washington, D.C. He was introduced by former Clinton White House Social Secretary Ann Stock. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: mrs. carter, washington, nancy reagan, roland mesnier, roland, white house, mrs. reagan, george w....
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Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Clinton House Museum was the first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton. The Clinton's taught at the at the University of Arkansas School of Law and were married inside the home in 1975. Angie Albright, Museum Director, gave us a tour of the home and showed rarely seen memorabilia from President Clinton's early political career. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: arkansas, clintons, fayetteville, clinton, john paul hammerschmidt, vietnam, jimmy carter,...
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African Americans arrived as slaves in Asheville near the end of the 18th century, since then they've played a role in the development of the city. In 2016 artist and activist DeWayne Barton began a company called Hood Tours, which visits various sites around Asheville's that are significant to its African American history. Mr. Barton provided a tour of the city and discussed the impact of Asheville's growth on its African American community. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: asheville, washington, north carolina, c-span, vanderbilt
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Five historians who have written about U.S. Presidents and the presidency discussed the challenges and importance of writing presidential biographies. This Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations session was titled: "The President and the Presidency: Historians and the Challenge of Presidential Biography." Sponsor: Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations
Topics: eisenhower, nixon, richard nixon, bob dole, mccarthy, hitchcock, washington, brown, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier talked to a lunch gathering of people attending the White House Historical Association's "Presidential Sites Summit" in Washington, D.C. He was introduced by former Clinton White House Social Secretary Ann Stock. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: washington, nancy reagan, mrs. carter, roland, d.c., roland mesnier, mrs. reagan, brett kavanaugh,...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies convened a panel on the intersection of free speech and national security. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: logan, new york, facebook, flynn, greg, snowden, edward snowden, pentagon, washington, europe,...
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The Cowtown Coliseum located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards is a symbol of the of the city's western culture. Built in 1907, it has hosted Presidents, world class singers, and rodeo events. Joe Hub Baker talked about the Coliseum's history and the cowboy culture in Fort Worth. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: cowtown, jill norgren, south texas, yesteryear
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The Inter-American Dialogue and Counterpart International hosted a discussion on combating crime and violence in El Salvador. Panelists included Latin America scholars along with legal and security experts. Speakers talked about transnational gang activity, law enforcement challenges, human rights abuses and the migration of Salvadorans to the United States. Sponsor: Inter-American Dialogue,Counterpart International
Topics: el salvador, salvador, guatemala, honduras, washington, chuck, leonor, colombia, pnc, latin...
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The Cato Institute held their 2018 Surveillance Conference in Washington, DC. This portion featured a panel discussion about how journalists address concerns for their personal physical safety, as well as how they secure and verify the information they gather through sources and research in the process of doing their jobs. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: washington, u.n., d.c., google, snowden, meta
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The House Budget Committee held its fifth and final hearing in a series examining the role of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in the legislative process. Members heard from former CBO directors, Alice Rivlin and Douglas Holtz-Eakin, who discussed the office's mission and purpose. Sponsor: House Budget Committee
Topics: cbo, dr. rivlin, mister, dr. holtz-eakin, yarmouth, sandy, mister davis, california, rivlin, crs,...
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Built in 1853, the Headquarters House was the home of Judge Jonas Tebbetts, a Union supporter during the Civil War. The home was used as headquarters for the Union troops. Tebbetts and his family had to flee Fayetteville during the conflict and Jonas was arrested by the Confederates. Tess Kidd, Museum Manager, shared this Fayetteville family's story. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: jonas, fayetteville, arkansas, jonas tebbetts, matilda, smith, fayetteville, the union, union flag,...
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The Cato Institute hosted an event with health policy scholars to discuss the Trump administration's decision to expand so called short-term, limited duration health insurance plans. Speakers included Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Chris Pope and Cato Institute Health Policy Studies Director Michael Cannon. Under the new rules, these insurance plans can last up to 12 months and can be renewed for up to 36 months. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: obama administration, minnesota, arizona, obamacare, new york, michigan, united health, washington,...
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Journalists from the Washington Post, CNN and CBS sat down with Arizona State University Professor Leonard Downie to talk about what it is like covering the Trump administration. This was hosted by Arizona State University's Cronkite School of Journalism. Sponsor: Arizona State University | Cronkite (Walter) School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Topics: washington, russia, ashley, chloe, john kelly, ivanka, new york, steve bannon, ashley, donald...
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The Alliance for Defending Freedom held a discussion on a case the Supreme Court would consider. The case is National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra regarding California's abortion disclosure law. NIFLA is challenging its constitutionality saying it violates the First Amendment and free speech rights. Under the "Reproductive Freedom, Accountability, Comprehensive Care, and Transparency Act," crisis pregnancy centers licensed to perform medical procedures...
Topics: california, arkansas, brianne, kimberly, brianne, florida, nifla, washington, texas, casey, jen...
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Curators, scholars and historians from the University of Toronto and from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History discussed archives, research, oral histories and museum exhibitions on the topic of food history. This roundtable discussion with specialists in food history was part of the annual American Historical Association meeting. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: toronto, canada, jeffrey, maytag, brewers, mexico, julia, paula, india, trump, theresa, mushroom...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC, hosted a discussion previewing the East Asia Summit, slated for November 14-15, 2018, in Singapore. The panel, which included a number of former U.S. diplomats and foreign policy strategists, talked about President Trump's decision to not attend the summit, the potential results of the summit for the U.S., and some of the top topics likely to be discussed by other nations. Also talked about were China's goals in the summit,...
Topics: china, india, taiwan, apec, beijing, aipac, asia, korea, north korea, trump, singapore, modi,...
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[LIVE] Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Canadian House of Commons and answers lawmaker questions on the recent G7 Summit, which was hosted in Quebec. Sponsor: Canadian House of Commons
Topics: canada, nafta, china, homelessness, donald trump, rachel motley, carlton, mr. eaker, paul, harper,...
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The Center for the National Interest hosted a discussion on the state of the Syrian civil war in late 2018, including recent military advances, shifting foreign alliances and efforts to bring peace to the country. Sponsor: Center for the National Interest
Topics: syria, russia, iran, israel, isis, ukraine, assad, moscow, iraq, afghanistan, turkey, syria, iran,...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on U.S. global leadership and the state of democracy around the world. Speakers included National Democratic Institute President Derek Mitchell and International Republican Institute President Daniel Twining. New Yorker Staff Writer and CNN Global Affairs Analyst Susan Glasser moderated the event. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: china, russia, south korea, washington, iri, ndi, donald trump, africa, ukraine, europe, myanmar,...
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Human rights and democracy advocates talked about the state of representative government in the Western Hemisphere at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. They discussed ongoing political and constitutional turmoil in Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, and about ways the U.S. could aid pro-democracy forces in those countries. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: venezuela, cuba, nicaragua, george hw bush, washington, venezuela, latin america, c-span, china,...
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This year is the 50th anniversary of the 1968 "Poor People's Campaign" envisioned by Martin Luther King Jr. to shift the focus of the civil rights movement to economic issues. Reverend King was assassinated a few weeks before the campaign got underway in Washington, D.C. This program is from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and featured a discussion on civil unrest and economic conditions leading up to 1968, particularly in Detroit, Michigan...
Topics: detroit, newark, dr. king, prudential, malcolm, north carolina, julianne, junius, panthers, lonnie,...
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Human rights and democracy advocates talked about the state of representative government in the Western Hemisphere at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. They discussed ongoing political and constitutional turmoil in Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, and about ways the U.S. could aid pro-democracy forces in those countries. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: venezuela, cuba, nicaragua, rosa maria, soviet union, brazil, ortega, havana, latin america,...
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A panel including former Clinton Administration Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt looked at past and present efforts by the National Park Service and others to commemorate the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. This event took place at the American Historical Association annual meeting in Washington, DC. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: south carolina, buford, penn, washington, beaufort, new york, eric, billy, michael allen,...
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[LIVE] Consumer Federation of America hosts their annual forum bringing together government, industry and public policy leaders to discuss consumer issues. Sponsor: Consumer Federation of America
Topics: rachel, steve, ann marie, equifax, delia, bob adler, bob, justin, cpsc, steve, ftc, china,...
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The Brookings Institution held a discussion on how the makeup of the new 116th Congress could impact the upcoming defense budget and priorities. Panelists included policy experts as well as former Defense Under Secretary for Policy Jim Miller and former Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Frank Rose. Both served under President Obama. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: china, russia, the navy, obama administration, maya, washington, afghanistan, trump, nato, jim,...
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The University of Southern California Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy hosted a discussion on how cities can counter violent extremism with Michael Duffin, a State Department policy adviser on countering terrorist recruitment. He talked about the efforts and initiatives of the Strong Cities Network, a global network composed of mayors and local officials aimed at strengthening community resilience against violent extremism. In addition, Mr. Duffin emphasized the...
Topics: isis, atlanta, washington, los angeles, iraq, manchester, canada, london, boston, southern...
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The University of Southern California Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy hosted a discussion on how cities can counter violent extremism with Michael Duffin, a State Department policy adviser on countering terrorist recruitment. He talked about the efforts and initiatives of the Strong Cities Network, a global network composed of mayors and local officials aimed at strengthening community resilience against violent extremism. In addition, Mr. Duffin emphasized the...
Topics: isis, atlanta, boston, los angeles, anaheim, syria, washington, denmark, manchester, orlando, iraq,...
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The Cato Institute hosted a discussion with foreign policy and government affairs scholars examining Congress's war powers. Speakers also talked about presidential war-making powers, the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and several new congressional war authorization proposals. The event was held at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: afghanistan, isis, washington, iraq, syria, somalia, libya, john, schiff, al qaeda, taliban,...
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National Review senior editor Richard Brookhiser sits down for a conversation his career, his favorite Founding Fathers and the inspiration for his book, "Founders' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln." The event took place at the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida. Sponsor: Society of the Four Arts
Topics: washington, new york, herndon, hamilton, jefferson, cuba, lincoln, thomas jefferson, trumble,...
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To mark the centennial of the July 14, 1918 death of Theodore Roosevelt's youngest son Quentin, historian David Pietrusza discussed the Army aviator's brief twenty years of life, his World War I service as an officer, and how his death affected his father. Mr. Pietrusza, who is the author of "TR's Last War: Theodore Roosevelt, the Great War, and a Journey of Triumph and Tragedy," also discussed the World War I service of Quentin's three brothers. Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt was shot...
Topics: quentin, france, archie, theodore roosevelt, washington, t.r., edith, whitneys, paris, quentin...
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies convened a panel on the intersection of free speech and national security. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: texas, austin
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University of Virginia law professor Saikrishna Prakash lectured on John Jay and John Marshall, who each served as Chief Justice of the United States. In the early years of the republic, they simultaneously held positions in the executive branch as Foreign Affairs Secretary and Secretary of State. Mr. Prakash argued that the Constitution does not prohibit what he called "double duty." Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas introduced him. The Supreme Court Historical Society hosted the...
Topics: john jay, john marshall, washington, france, john adams, new york, jon jay, england, virginia,...
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Panelists discussed the importance of civic engagement in America and described research, public programs and online tools aimed at increasing civic learning for children and adults. This event was part of the Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the White House Historical Association. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: florida, washington, george w. bush, mississippi, john adams, alabama, illinois, jefferson,...
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