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Highlights of Confirmation Hearing for Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Day 3

March 24, 2022 01:05 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson testified for a third day at her confirmation hearing to be a Supreme Court justice before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She responded to questions on a variety of issues including limitations on executive power, court packing, overturning Supreme Court precedent, and being a defense attorney.

Highlights of Confirmation Hearing for Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Day 2

March 23, 2022 14:51 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson testified at her confirmation hearing to be a Supreme Court justice before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Confirmation Hearing for Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Introductions and Opening Statement

March 21, 2022 21:18 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

On the first day of her confirmation hearing, Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson gave opening remarks to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. She is introduced by retired DC Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Thomas Griffith and University of Pennsylvania Law School Professor Lisa Fairfax.

Republican State of the Union Response

March 03, 2022 00:11 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) delivered the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address. Gov. Reynolds argued that the Biden administration's policies have negatively impacted American families and have moved the country backward. She talked about foreign policy, border security, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economy.

President Biden's State of the Union Address

March 03, 2022 00:02 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

President Biden made his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. The president addressed a wide range of domestic issues but began his speech talking about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, promising continued military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainians. President Biden went on to talk about the American economy, highlighting the American Rescue Plan and passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. He also spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic, fun...

President Biden at HBCU in SC promises to fight for voting rights bills

December 17, 2021 21:16 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MB

President Joe Biden told graduates at South Carolina State University's 2021 fall commencement ceremony, "I've never seen anything like the unrelenting assault on the right to vote. Never." He also said "This battle is not over. We're going to keep up the fight until we get it done and you're going to keep up the fight and we need your help badly." He urged Congress to pass two Democratic-sponsored bills -- the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act -- that Sena...

Retiring NIH Dir Dr. Collins on Americans' lack of trust in government

December 17, 2021 21:12 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, who is retiring at the end of the month, spoke about Americans' low confidence in government's ability to handle crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. He was interviewed by Washington Post Senior Writer Frances Stead Sellers

Roger Stone pleads the Fifth before Jan 6 Committee

December 17, 2021 21:08 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MB

Roger Stone spoke with reporters following an appearance for a deposition before the January 6 Select Committee where he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. He referred to the committee's investigation as "witch hunt 3.0."

Sen. Maj. Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Voting Rights

December 16, 2021 22:18 - 1 minute - 1.53 MB

@SenSchumer (D-NY): "Just because Republicans will not join us to defend democracy does not mean that the Democrats will stop fighting. This matter is too important not to act, even if it means we must act alone to get the Senate working."

Sen. Min. Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Voting Rights

December 16, 2021 22:18 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MB

@LeaderMcConnell (R-KY): "I understand my colleagues are frustrated … but believe me, lashing out at our democracy, at the Supreme Court, and at the Senate, itself is not going to solve anything."

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WA) Outlines Why She Believes COS Meadows is in contempt of Congress

December 14, 2021 17:27 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MB

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, vice chair of the Jan. 6 select committee, outlined why she believes former President Trump's White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is in contempt of Congress.

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) on COS Mark Meadows Text Messages

December 14, 2021 17:26 - 55 seconds - 874 KB

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY): Meadows' testimony is needed to answer key questions about Jan. 6

DC Attorney General Files Civil Suit Against Proud Boys & Others for 1/6 Attack on US Capitol

December 14, 2021 17:23 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MB

DC attorney general files civil suit against Proud Boys & others for alleged role and actions in January 6 attack on US Capitol.

Sen. McConnell on tornado recovery aid

December 13, 2021 21:18 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MB

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke on the floor of the Senate about the deadly tornado outbreak in Kentucky and other states. Sen. McConnell said, "Kentucky has been devastated but we have not been defeated." In addition, he talked about working with President Biden and Kentucky Governor Beshear (D) on the response efforts.

President Biden on tornado recovery aid

December 13, 2021 21:16 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MB

President Biden offers prayers to all those impacted by the deadly tornado outbreak in Kentucky and other states. He pledged federal assistance for those impacted. In addition, he said he will be making a visit to Kentucky where more than 60 people have died from the tornadoes. 

President Biden on inflation on BBB

December 10, 2021 21:30 - 4 minutes - 4 MB

President Biden addresses high inflation and his social spending plan also known as the Build Back Better Act. 

Tom Hanks remembering late Sen. Bob Dole

December 10, 2021 21:28 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

Tom Hanks speaks about Sen. Dole at the National WWII Memorial, talking about Dole's his service in the war, recovery and dedication to keep going, and Dole being the main force to create the memorial.

Sen. Lindsey Graham on BBB cost and inflation

December 10, 2021 21:26 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MB

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Budget Committee Ranking Member, spoke of a new Congressional Budget Office analysis of the cost of the Democrats' social spending bill, saying it is many more times the announced $1.75 trillion. Sen. Graham also linked the increased spending to today's Labor Department inflation report.

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS)

December 09, 2021 18:58 - 49 seconds - 768 KB

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell earlier today spoke at a memorial for late Senator Bob Dole (R-KS).  

President Joe Biden Pays Tribune to Former Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS)

December 09, 2021 18:57 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MB

President Biden tribute to Senator Bob Dole: "Bob belongs here. He, too, was a giant of our history. That's not hyperbole. It's real. Of wit and grace, of principle and persistence, of courage and conviction."

President Joe Biden on Russia

December 08, 2021 19:30 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MB

President Biden speaks to reporters before leaving the White House for a visit to Kansas, Missouri. He says putting U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine “is not on the table.” 

Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the Death of Former Senator Bob Dole (R-KS)

December 08, 2021 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3 MB

@SpeakerPelosi on Bob Dole: "He was a person who taught everyone here about dignity, duty, integrity, and patriotism."

Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Safety at the Capitol Complex

December 08, 2021 18:55 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MB

@SpeakerPelosi on if she thinks Capitol is safer than a year ago: "Of course I do. We'll always ensure that is the case...I don't think that whatever preparation anybody would have made that anybody could predict that the President of United States would incite an insurrection."

Dr. Anthony Fauci on the Severity of Omicron

December 07, 2021 19:46 - 1 minute - 1.46 MB

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned on Tuesday that data around Omicron is still scarce: Scientists are waiting on lab studies to determine how well coronavirus antibodies, either from natural infection or vaccines, hold up against the variant.  His remarks came during a White House Covid-19 Taskforce Briefing. 

US Capitol IG Bolton: Around 200 Officers Have Left Since 1/6

December 07, 2021 18:07 - 8 seconds - 138 KB

Sen. @RoyBlunt: "How many officers have left the department since January the 6th?" U.S. Capitol Police IG Bolton: "I believe it's around 200 or so."

U.S. Capitol Police IG Bolton on Safety of Capitol Complex

December 07, 2021 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB

U.S. Capitol Police IG Bolton: "The department still has more work to achieve the goal of making the Capitol complex safe and secure." He says only 61 out of the 200 security enhancements have occurred.

WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Russia/Ukraine

December 06, 2021 20:15 - 1 minute - 1.78 MB

Reporter: "Should Americans be prepared for the likelihood to see American forces on the ground in the region in the event that Russia does invade?" Jen Psaki: "Diplomacy is the right path forward here."

Attorney General Announces Lawsuit Against Texas Over Redistricting Map

December 06, 2021 19:33 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB

Attorney General Merrick Garland holds announces a lawsuit against Texas under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act challenging its redistricting plan, which it says discriminates against Latinos and Blacks.

WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki: U.S. will not send a diplomatic or official delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in China

December 06, 2021 19:32 - 1 minute - 1.6 MB

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirms that the U.S. will not send a diplomatic or official delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in China and will support U.S. athletes from home. Other topics include COVID testing, Russia-Ukraine tensions.

House GOP Leader McCarthy on Rep. Boebert

December 03, 2021 20:08 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MB

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA) responds to a reporter's question on whether GOP Reps. Boebert, Gosar and Greene are distractions for the party and could threaten their chances of taking the majority in November 2022. He said anything that distracts from the GOP message, "causes problems, yes." He noted that Rep. Boebert apologized publicly and personally. 

Rep. Upton says he got death threats

December 03, 2021 20:07 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MB

Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) says he received death threats, including from lawmakers, for his vote on infrastructure.

President Biden says he has a cold

December 03, 2021 20:04 - 21 seconds - 334 KB

When asked why he sounds congested, President Biden said ""What I have is a 1-and-a-half-year-old grandson who had a cold who likes to kiss his pop." President says he's tested for COVID daily and remains negative.

President Biden on CR and jobs report

December 03, 2021 20:03 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MB

President Biden talked about the Continuing Resolution, an 11 week stopgap government funding bill, that passed Congress on Thursday, and when he signs it into law, will avert a government shutdown. He also spoke about the jobs report from the Labor Department showing 210,000 jobs created in November and the unemployment rate falling to 4.2%

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) on Vaccine Mandate

December 02, 2021 19:51 - 44 seconds - 698 KB

.@SenMikeLee: "I don't want to shut down the government. The only thing I want to shut down is Congress funding enforcement of an immoral, unconstitutional vaccine mandate."

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on Gun Violence and Background Checks

December 02, 2021 19:50 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MB

Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT remarks on Gun Violence and Background Checks 

President Biden on New Covid-19 Action Plan

December 02, 2021 19:37 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MB

President Biden announces a new action plan to address COVID-19: "There are five key actions that I want to see us take this winter."

Dr. Anthony Fauci "...Confirmed that a recent case of COVID-19 among an individual in California was caused by the omicron variant."

December 01, 2021 20:25 - 1 minute - 1.68 MB

Dr. Anthony Fauci: "The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health and the CDC have confirmed that a recent case of COVID-19 among an individual in California was caused by the omicron variant."

Dr. Anthony Fauci: "If you test positive, you should be quarantining yourself."

December 01, 2021 20:24 - 1 minute - 1.05 MB

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Mark Meadows' book revealing that President Trump tested positive for COVID a three days before first debate: "I certainly was not aware of his test positivity or negativity...If you test positive, you should be quarantining yourself."

President Joe Biden on Former President Trump

December 01, 2021 20:23 - 22 seconds - 349 KB

Q: "Mark Meadows has written a book revealing that President Trump tested positive for COVID a few days before your first debate. Do you think the former president put you at risk?"  President Biden: "I don't think about the former president."

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Severity of Omicron

November 30, 2021 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.53 MB

Dr. Anthony Fauci answers questions on the severity of illness in omicron cases: "Be careful about breadcrumbs, they may not tell you what kind of loaf of bread you have...we believe that it is too soon to tell of what the level of severity is."

Fed Chair Jerome Powell q&a Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) on Inflation

November 30, 2021 20:29 - 1 minute - 1.57 MB

Fed Chair Powell to @SenToomey on inflation: "I think the word transitory has different meanings to different people...I think it's probably a good time to retire that word and try to explain more clearly what we mean."

Sec. of Treasury Janet Yellen "America must pay it's bill on time..."

November 30, 2021 20:25 - 1 minute - 1.51 MB

@SecYellen: "America must pay its bills on time and in full. If we do not, we will eviscerate our current recovery."

Press Secretary Jen Psaki on South Africa Travel Ban

November 29, 2021 21:23 - 57 seconds - 893 KB

.@PressSec on South Africa travel ban: "The objective here is not to punish, it is to protect the American people...this is not going to prevent, it is going to delay and that delay is going to help us have."

President Biden on the South Africa Travel Ban

November 29, 2021 21:21 - 1 minute - 1.16 MB

President Biden responds to the question of whether countries would hesitate to report new variants after the U.S. and other countries banned travel from Africa after the emergence of the Omicron variant.

President Biden: Omicron Variant "Cause for Concern, Not a Cause for Panic"

November 29, 2021 21:20 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MB

President Biden delivers remarks on the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, which he says is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic.” He urges people to get vaccinated and get their booster if they were vaccinated before June 1.

Reaction Following Guilty Verdict in McMichael and Bryan Trial

November 24, 2021 20:39 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB

Rev. Al Sharpton reacted to a guilty verdict for all three men in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. "That a jury of 11 whites and one black, in the deep South, stood up in the courtroom and said 'Black lives do matter.'"

Jury Finds Defendants Guilty in Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

November 24, 2021 20:36 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MB

Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan were found guilty of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm "...the President does not control the price of gasoline."

November 23, 2021 20:38 - 1 minute - 1.77 MB

Energy @SecGranholm: "Obviously, the President does not control the price of gasoline. No president does."

President Biden on Federal Trade Commission on Oil & Gas Prices

November 23, 2021 20:36 - 55 seconds - 876 KB

President Biden: "I've asked the Federal Trade Commission to consider whether potentially illegal and anticompetitive behavior in the oil and gas industry is causing higher prices for consumers."

President Biden on High Gas Prices

November 23, 2021 20:35 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MB

President Biden on high gas prices: "We're taking action...today I'm announcing the largest ever release from the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve...today we're launching a major effort to moderate the price of oil."

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