Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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A morning news-and-talk program, featuring newsmaker interviews.
Topics: joe, paris, epa, pruitt, scott pruitt, obama administration, bush
Source: https://archive.org/details/CNBC_20170309_110000_Squawk_Box/start/9739.8/end/10412.2

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A news program focusing on the intersection of Wall Street and technology, with stories of innovation and disruption along with capital markets and the global economy.
Topics: texas, mcallen, tom rutledge, greg abbott
Source: https://archive.org/details/CNBC_20170324_150000_Squawk_Alley/start/1275.5/end/1790.5

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A mix of newsmaker interviews, political analysis, cultural segments and media analysis.
Topics: russia, jim, flynn, fbi
Source: https://archive.org/details/CNNW_20170219_140000_State_of_the_Union_With_Jake_Tapper/start/1003.9/end/1443

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A mix of newsmaker interviews, political analysis, cultural segments and media analysis.
Topics: Nancy Pelosi, US House, US Congress

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A look at breaking news, politics and reports from around the world.
Topics: flynn, russia, michael flynn, moscow, fbi, jim sciutto, safelite, trump, donald trump, sean spicer,...
Source: https://archive.org/details/CNNW_20170214_230000_Situation_Room_With_Wolf_Blitzer/start/838.1/end/1966.2

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A mix of newsmaker interviews, political analysis, cultural segments and media analysis.
Topics: clinton, washington, trump, russia, john kasich, zyrtec, donald trump, humira, jake, mr. stevens,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A look at breaking news, politics and reports from around the world.
Topics: blumenthal, north korea, vietnam, victoza, donald trump, russia, trump, richard blumenthal, u.n.,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.); Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Cal.).
Topics: Nancy Pelosi, US House, US Congress, Children, Taxes
Source: http://www.factcheck.org/2017/06/trumps-coal-spin/

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Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.); Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Cal.).
Topics: russia, schwab, verizon, safelite, fisa, fbi, obama, washington, lindsey graham, humira, trump,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A look at breaking news, politics and reports from around the world.
Topics: russia, vladimir putin, donald trump, trump, nordstrom, harward, michelle kosinski
Source: https://archive.org/details/CNNW_20170217_230000_Situation_Room_With_Wolf_Blitzer/start/589.2/end/1860.6

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Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.
Topics: charlottesville, virginia, donald trump, andre, nazis, kkk, mr. parker, terry mcauliffe, cedric...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.); Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Cal.).
Topics: Nancy Pelosi, US House, US Congress
Source: tracey pooh

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A look at breaking news, politics and reports from around the world.
Topic: fbi
Source: https://archive.org/details/CNNW_20170306_220000_Situation_Room_With_Wolf_Blitzer/start/623.4/end/803.4

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A look at breaking news, politics and reports from around the world.
Topics: florida, north korea, russia, donald trump, charlottesville, kim jong-un, korea, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A mix of newsmaker interviews, political analysis, cultural segments and media analysis.
Topics: north korea, victoza, washington, iran, entresto, jake, trump, nato, maine, melania trump, xarelto,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A look at breaking news, politics and reports from around the world.
Topics: north korea, epa, nato, pentagon, kim jong-un, washington, isis, korea, malaysia, kim jong nam,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a press conference at the congressional Republican retreat in Philadelphia. They talked about their party's legislative and policy agenda for the first 200 days of the Trump administration, and took questions from reporters about how they plan to achieve their goals. They said they that by August 2017, they would like to enact new legislation addressing health care, tax and regulatory policy. People:...
Topics: clinton, chuck schumer, mr. mcconnell, mr. ryan, washington, obama, obama, philadelphia, mexico
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) hosted a town hall meeting with constituents in Baton Rouge. People: Bill Cassidy M.D. Sponsor: U.S. Senate | Cassidy, B. (R-LA)
Topics: cassidy, louisiana, fema, washington, johnson, california, edwards, lastly, vietnam, obama...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senators debated the so-called "Skinny Repeal" health care legislation. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: wyoming, mrs. murray, murray, washington, john mccain, united states senate, montana, kasich,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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House and Senate Democratic leaders held a news conference to discuss the House GOP's tax reform proposal. They said the proposal offered too many tax breaks to corporations and rich individuals at the expense of low- and middle-income taxpayers, and predicted the legislation wouldn't pass through the House and Senate by regular order. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: california, schumer, new york, donald trump, kansas
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) held a panel discussion on efforts to combat global extremist groups' use of social media platforms to recruit and radicalize individuals. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Ron Johnson (R-WI) delivered the keynote remarks on legislative efforts to combat the groups. Panelists included New America Vice President Peter Bergen, Dartmouth University's Hany Farid, and former White House Homeland Security Adviser and CEP President...
Topics: isis, dr. farid, johnson, iraq, new america, google, google, france, fran townsend, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Budget Committee met to approve legislation to reform the tax code and open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to expanded oil and gas drilling for consideration on the Senate floor. The committee did so along a party line vote, with its 12 Republicans voting in favor of the measure, and the 11 Democrats voting against it. The committee's meeting was briefly recessed twice at the call of Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY), the panel's chair, so protesters against the legislation could be removed...
Topics: sanders, powell, murray, merkley, wyden, megan anderson, kaine, maryland, california, richmond...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sebastian Gorka, a former deputy assistant to President Trump, discussed the threat of ISIS and contrasted the different counterterrorism approaches of the Obama and Trump administrations. He also gave his views on a range of foreign policy issues involving Russia, the Iran nuclear deal, Brexit and the future of the European Union. He spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: isis, europe, russia, islam, nato, obama administration, donald trump, syria, israel, eu,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke to a group of reporters following a briefing with administration officials on U.S. air strikes in Syria. The president ordered the strike following a chemical attack that left dozens dead including children. Senator Kaine said he had concerns with the authorization for use of military force and questioned the Trump administration's strategy in Syria moving forward. People: Tim Kaine Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: syria, obama
Source: Comcast Cable

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Federal intelligence and cybersecurity officials as well as state government and election board leaders testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee about Russian hacking and U.S. elections. Acting Homeland Security Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity Jeanette Manfra said that 21 states were targeted by Russian hacking attempts during the 2016 election cycle, but that no vote tallies were altered. Ms. Manfra and the other witnesses discussed what methods were employed in those...
Topics: russia, fbi, illinois, dhs, indiana, moscow, lawson, rubio, washington, virginia, c-span, dr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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An emotional Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) spoke to reporters after a judge declared a mistrial in his federal corruption trial. He thanked several people and his supporters for believing in his innocence. The New Jersey senator was facing charges including conspiracy, bribery, and abuse of power.
Topics: new jersey, fbi
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference one day after Senate Republicans' failed attempt to repeal parts of the 2010 Affordable Care Act. He answered questions on the way forward, working with Republicans on health care, and President Trump's recent tweets on the vote. Senator Schumer called the tweets "small" and "not presidential." People: Chuck Schumer Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: schumer, john mccain, donald trump, mcconnell, ryan, vietnam, mccain, chuck shumer, mitch...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other party leaders spoke to reporters following a House Republican Conference meeting. Speaker Ryan said lawmakers "will follow the facts wherever they lead" following reports that President Trump pressured former FBI Director James Comey to drop the agency probe into former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn. He also said he still has confidence in the president. People: Kevin McCarthy; Paul D. Ryan; Steve Scalise Sponsor: House Republican Conference
Topics: washington, donald trump, trump
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony from witnesses on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and its capabilities to influence elections in other Western democracies. Clinton Watts, a former FBI special agent with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, detailed how he was hacked by Russia and how Russia was able to interfere in the 2016 elections through various online mechanisms. Other experts who testified cited other instances of Russian interference in democratic...
Topics: russia, mr. watts, europe, fbi, nato, dr. rumer, ukraine, germany, dr. godson, donald trump,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long was among the witnesses who testified at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on the federal government's response to various hurricanes that hit U.S. territory during the 2017 season. A majority of the hearing focused on the response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where millions remained without power and fresh water access months after the storms hit....
Topics: fema, johnson, florida, jackson, texas, california, mr. long, langford, peters, prepa, irma,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sebastian Gorka, a former deputy assistant to President Trump, discussed the threat of ISIS and contrasted the different counterterrorism approaches of the Obama and Trump administrations. He also gave his views on a range of foreign policy issues involving Russia, the Iran nuclear deal, Brexit and the future of the European Union. He spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: isis, europe, obama administration, russia, islam, washington, australia, nazis, donald trump,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other party leaders spoke to reporters following a House Republican Conference meeting. Speaker Ryan said lawmakers "will follow the facts wherever they lead" following reports that President Trump pressured former FBI Director James Comey to drop the agency probe into former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn. He also said he still has confidence in the president. People: Kevin McCarthy; Paul D. Ryan; Steve Scalise Sponsor: House Republican Conference
Topics: fbi, russia
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) held a town hall meeting in McKinney, Texas, to address issues involving military veterans. He discussed creating a health care system with more competition and choices and called for more accountability in the Veterans Affairs Department. Senator Cruz also talked about Republican efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act. People: Ted Cruz Sponsor: Concerned Veterans for America
Topics: texas, va, washington, obamacare, pentagon, obama, north texas, hamburg, charlon, iceland, navy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) held a news conference to urge Congress to pass a Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act to protect youth under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The two were responding to the Trump administration's announcement earlier that day that DACA would be ending in six months. DACA was an Obama administration executive action that deferred the deportation of some...
Topics: daca, mr. durbin, mr. graham, graham, dick durbin, obama, united states senate, durbin
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference one day after Senate Republicans' failed attempt to repeal parts of the 2010 Affordable Care Act. He answered questions on the way forward, working with Republicans on health care, and President Trump's recent tweets on the vote. Senator Schumer called the tweets "small" and "not presidential." People: Chuck Schumer Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: schumer, john mccain, donald trump, mcconnell, mccain, ryan, susan collins, murkowski, collins,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 along party lines to send the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be attorney general in the Trump administration to the full Senate. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: mr. hebert, franken, trump, scott pruitt, oklahoma, texas, david brooks, alabama, whitehouse, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) debated the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court. Senator McConnell said no 60-vote tradition exists for confirming Supreme Court nominees. Senator Schumer responded that in the past, presidents had consulted with both parties before nominating a potential justice and that President Trump chose a nominee picked by conservative think-tanks. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: gorsuch, neil gorsuch, clinton, washington, obama, mr. schumer
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power discussed America's role in the world at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. In a conversation moderated by Abraham Foxman, who served as national director of the Anti-Defamation League from 1987-2015, Ambassador Power talked about America's global influence, some of the issues she dealt with as ambassador, and the challenges facing the world. She also talked about what she saw as her successes and failures in her time in the Obama...
Topics: u.n., china, israel, mr. foxman, paris, isis, syria, new york, europe, washington, emily, samantha,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former ExxonMobil Chair and CEO Rex Tillerson testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on his nomination to be secretary of state in the Donald Trump administration. He answered questions from committee members on a wide range of issues concerning foreign affairs, diplomacy, international human rights, regional conflicts around the globe, and U.S. security interests at home and abroad. This was the second portion of the hearing. Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Topics: russia, exxon, exxon mobil, syria, iran, isis, mr. tillerson, iran, israel, nato, iraq, barrasso,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) testified before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee about his nomination to be agriculture secretary. He pledged to be a strong advocate for farmers and rural communities and stressed the importance of trade to the agriculture industry. Ranking Member Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) raised concerns about the proposed White House budget cuts to farm programs. Other issues addressed included crop insurance, forest management, immigrant...
Topics: mr. perdue, georgia, usda, perdue, roberts, sonny perdue, the usda, sonny, stabenow, maryland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) spoke at the Howard University 2017 spring commencement, her alma mater. She talked about some of her undergraduate experiences at the historically black school, and urged graduates to speak out against policies of prison "mass incarceration," the detainment of Muslim travelers at U.S. airports, and the treatment of undocumented immigrants. People: Kamala D. Harris Sponsor: Howard University
Topics: james baldwin, howard university, california
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered keynote remarks at a discussion focused on human rights abuses by the administration of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both senators said Congress needed to continue its work in pursuing an aggressive stance toward Russia and its leaders. After their remarks, Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian dissident who survived two assassination-by-poisoning attempts, spoke and participated in a panel discussion on the Putin regime's...
Topics: russia, europe, rubio, ukraine, cardin, moscow, boris nemtsov, boris, washington, assad, crimea,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) gave the keynote address before a panel discussion on President Trump's nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Senator Klobuchar talked about Judge Gorsuch's potential impact on antitrust cases. The discussion after her remarks focused on Judge Gorsuch's history of various legal decisions, which many panelists said leaned in favor of corporations over consumers. Panelists also suggested lines of questioning they would like to see members of the Senate...
Topics: gorsuch, klobuchar, washington, mci, brown, donald trump, minnesota, comcast, monsanto, roberts,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said the House is making "very good progress" on the revised Republican health care legislation. He said the House is working to get the health care legislation right and is not constrained to marking the president's 100-days in office. Following his remarks, Speaker Ryan takes a photo with children participating in "take your child to work day." People: Paul D. Ryan Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: wisconsin, ryan, washington, freddie mac, obamacare, obama administration, archer
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) talked about his role as a former designated survivor during a previous state of the union address as well as during President Trump's inauguration. He also explained his role as Senate President Pro Tempore. People: Orrin Hatch Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: trump, obama
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on Justice Department nominations of Noel Francisco for solicitor general, Makan Delrahimy for assistant attorney general in the Antitrust Division, and Steven Engel for assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: grassley, fbi, russia, noel, makan, mr. engel, comey, feinstein, new york, los angeles, oswego,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Responding to a point of order during legislative business, British House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told members that following the U.S. travel ban, he is "even more strongly opposed" to an address by President Trump in Parliament during his upcoming visit to the U.K. British Prime Minister Theresa May invited President Trump to a state visit later in 2017, but several members opposed the visit because of controversial statements by Mr. Trump. Speaker Bercow later said the U.K.'s...
Topics: donald trump, trump, feinstein, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sean Spicer briefed reporters at the White House and via Skype and responded to questions on a range of issues, including the administration's announcement of new sanctions against Iran. People: Sean M. Spicer Sponsor: White House
Topics: mr. spicer, iran, iran, florida, russia, obama administration, phoenix, cuba, kelly, mattis,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Securities and Exchange nominee Jay Clayton, a Wall Street attorney who has represented several prominent investment firms, including Goldman Sachs. Members of the committee asked Mr. Clayton about his experience on Wall Street and his views on several regulatory cases, cybersecurity challenges and his possible conflicts of interest. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) pressed Mr. Clayton on his conflicts of...
Topics: sec, mr. clayton, mr. icahn, sullivan, cromwell, goldman sachs, indiana, carl icahn, sipc,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke to reporters about possible war crimes in Syria following reports of a previous-day chemical attack in a rebel-held stronghold. At the time of the briefing the death toll was at 72. People: Ben Cardin; Marco Rubio Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: syria, assad, russia, rubio, bashar al assad, u.n., tillerson, vladimir putin, cardin, united...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Senator Schumer said he found the involvement of Attorney General Sessions troubling and that the president made a mistake. He also called for special prosecutor in the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election. People: Chuck Schumer Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: fbi, washington, schumer, rosenstein, comey, journal
Source: Comcast Cable

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The January 17th Soho Forum, a monthly debate series held in New York City, focused on the Obama presidency. New York Magazine columnist Jonathan Chait, whose new book on Obama's legacy came out the day of the debate, argued in favor of the former president. Taking the opposing view on President Obama's accomplishments was Matt Welch, editor-at-large of Reason Magazine. The event began with Soho Forum director Gene Epstein introducing standup comedian Dave Smith. Sponsor: Soho Forum
Topics: obama, jonathan, donald trump, george w. bush, barack obama, cuba, obama, obama, matt, afghanistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Soner Cagaptay talked about his book, The New Sultan: Erdogan and the Crisis of Modern Turkey, about how president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cemented his rule and at what cost to his country's stability and democratic future. Following his remarks, panelists talked about the Turkish referendum vote that gave the President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expanded executive powers and offered their predictions for Turkey's future. Much of the discussion focused on concerns about the external relations...
Topics: turkey, russia, syria, washington, islam, isis, iran, istanbul, europe, iran, pkk, erdogan, trump,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Press Secretary Sean Spicer briefed reporters at the White House and responded to their questions on a variety of topics, including the reaction to its handling of an executive order dealing with immigration and refugees. He also said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu would visit the U.S. on February 15, 2017. People: Sean M. Spicer Sponsor: White House
Topics: mr. spicer, israel, isis, trump, new york, obama administration, donald trump, u.n., washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) held a town hall meeting in McKinney, Texas, to address issues involving military veterans. He discussed creating a health care system with more competition and choices and called for more accountability in the Veterans Affairs Department. Senator Cruz also talked about Republican efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act. People: Ted Cruz Sponsor: Concerned Veterans for America
Topics: texas, washington, obamacare, va, navy, north texas, pentagon, obamacare, the va, iceland, obama,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Topics: maine, alaska, mr. bragdon, alexander, minnesota, leavitt, mr. tyson, ms. o'toole, murray,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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People: Kamala D. Harris Sponsor: U.S. Senate | Harris, K. (D-CA)
Topics: california, kamala harris, nd, oakland, daca, kansas, harris, san francisco, ut, spokane, john...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Press Secretary Sean Spicer briefed reporters at the White House and responded to their questions on a variety of topics, including one on whether the U.S. is now easing sanctions on Russia to allow U.S. companies to do business with the Russian security service. People: Sean M. Spicer Sponsor: White House
Topics: mr. spicer, gorsuch, flynn, pendulum, tillerson, owens, mattis, washington, dunford, iran, the...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Topics: lewis, donald trump, john lewis, sean spicer, kellyanne conway
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered a commencement address to graduating students of her alma mater of George Washington University. Senator Duckworth recounted her experiences serving in the U.S. Army during the Iraq War and her successful congressional campaigns for the House and Senate. People: Tammy Duckworth Sponsor: George Washington University
Topics: duckworth, walter reed, roosevelt, iraq, woop, dick durbin, indiana
Source: Comcast Cable

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GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham (SC) and Bill Cassidy (LA) confirmed to reporters that the Republican-led Congress would not take a vote on their health care proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act. The senators joined party leaders at their weekly news conference. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said lawmakers would move on to tax reform and return to health care again. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: washington, obamacare, alaska, schumer, graham, mcconnell, south carolina, utah, harvey, ms....
Source: Comcast Cable

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Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testified about President Trump's 2018 budget request for his agency. He answered senators' questions and addressed several issues including terrorism, border security, federal grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, drug and human trafficking, and the president's executive order on immigration and refugees. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Topics: sec, mexico, kelly, lankford, haiti, chariman johnson, dhs, russia, elizabeth, columbia, canada,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and the heads of the FBI, CIA, and the National Security Agency testified at a hearing on their collective investigation and findings on Russian influence in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The witnesses reiterated many of the points made in their unclassified report on Russia's influence, including their conclusion that Russian President Vladimir Putin was directly involved. In his first congressional appearance since the election, FBI...
Topics: dir, russia, fbi, moscow, chicago, clinton, michelle obama, cory booker
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sean Spicer, the incoming White House press secretary, spoke to C-SPAN about his new role in the administration and the challenges of communicating President-elect Trump's message in an age of social media and a 24-hour news cycle. Mr. Spicer also talked about his family upbringing and how it got him interested in politics. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: mr. spicer, donald trump, washington, rnc, new york, reince priebus, sean spicer, clinton
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 along party lines to send the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be attorney general in the Trump administration to the full Senate. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: mr. hebert, franken, oklahoma, texas, whitehouse, alabama, breitbart, cornyn, mr. franken, trump...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) hosted a town hall meeting with constituents in Baton Rouge. People: Bill Cassidy M.D. Sponsor: U.S. Senate | Cassidy, B. (R-LA)
Topics: cassidy, fema, louisiana, washington, obamacare, california, johnson, edwards, lsu, heaven, susan...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) talked about efforts to curb gun violence in Chicago. He outlined the link between the lack of jobs in poor communities with gun violence. Senator Durbin also talked about the importance of mental health services for those who witnessed violent crime at a young age. People: Dick Durbin Sponsor: City Club of Chicago
Topics: chicago, illinois, mcconnell, carbondale, houston, washington, mitch mcconnell, minnesota, durbin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a news conference in the U.S. Capitol to discuss the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Sen. McConnell was joined by other Republican senators and three leaders from religious liberty advocacy organizations. They argued against what they claimed were attempts by Democratic senators to use Ms. Barrett's faith against her ability to impartially apply the law. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: barrett, amy barrett, mcconnell, grassley, amy coney barrett, mueller, russia, joshua mckay, nance,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Finance Committee wrapped up its fourth and final day of debate on the Republican tax reform legislation. In this portion, Democratic members offered amendments on several provisions including extending tax benefits for charitable giving. The committee also debated the manager's amendment offered by committee chair Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT). Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: carden, brown, ronald reagan, florida, ayes, michigan, mississippi, mr. barthold, texas, cornyn,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) headlined the 2017 Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York City. The annual dinner often draws big political names. During presidential election years, the dinner is a must stop occasion for candidates, delivering remarks that are filled with jokes as opposed to public policy. The dinner raises funds for Catholic charities who support needy children in New York City. Sponsor: Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation
Topics: cardinal dolan, wisconsin, paul ryan, washington, akron, ryan, chuck, john boehner, joe biden,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke with reporters after a closed-door briefing with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on the FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 elections, and the appointment of a special counsel, former FBI Director Robert Mueller. Senator Graham said he believes the Russia investigation had become a criminal investigation. People: Lindsey Graham Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: muller, mr. comey, fbi
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Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) spoke about Senate Democrats decision to shut down committee action that afternoon. He said holding committee meetings was not related to the firing of FBI Director James Comey and that regretted not being able to speak with Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin at a hearing that had been scheduled for that day. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: russia, fbi, comey, united states senate, rosenstein, kansas, feinstein
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long was among the witnesses who testified at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on the federal government's response to various hurricanes that hit U.S. territory during the 2017 season. A majority of the hearing focused on the response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where millions remained without power and fresh water access months after the storms hit....
Topics: fema, johnson, florida, jackson, texas, california, mr. long, peters, langford, prepa, irma,...
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Senators talked about the Republican health care replacement draft language. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mr. schumer, michigan, texas, mrs. murray, washington, obamacare, mr. mcconnell, mr. wyden, new...
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White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney testified before the Senate Budget Committee on President Trump's proposed budget for fiscal year 2018. While Republican committee members generally praised the proposal and its goal of balancing the federal budget over a 10-year period, Democrats spoke against it. Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said it was a budget "of the billionaire class, by the billionaire class, and for the billionaire class." Sponsor: Senate Budget Committee
Topics: dir, kaine, merkley, michigan, mulvaney, walton, trump, washington, donald trump, oregon, mr....
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