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Sudan’s military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
October 25, 2021 19:08 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBState Department Spokesman Ned Price speaks with reporters about the latest on the situation in Sudan.
UK Committee Questioning Whistleblower "More violent acts?"
October 25, 2021 19:07 - 54 seconds - 845 KB@DamianCollins: "Do you think, unless there is change, do you it makes it more likely that we'll see events live the insurrection in Washington of the 6th of January this year? More violent acts that have been driven by Facebook systems? @FrancesHaugen: "I have no doubt."
UK Committee Questioning "Is Facebook evil?"
October 25, 2021 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MB@MrJohnNicolson: "Is Facebook evil?" @FrancesHaugen: "Good people who are embedded in systems with bad incentives are led to bad actions. There is a real pattern of people who are willing to look the other way are promoted more than people who raise alarms."
Justice Thomas recalls fondly Justice Scalia
October 22, 2021 20:32 - 2 minutes - 2 MBSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas spoke about his former colleague and close friend, Justice Antonin Scalia, at a Heritage Foundation celebration of Thomas' 30 years on the Court. Justice Scalia died in office in 2016.
WH Press Sec Psaki asked about Biden's border visit
October 22, 2021 20:28 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Fox News' Peter Doocey engage in a tense debate over the president saying he visited the border in 2008
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Texas abortion law
October 22, 2021 20:26 - 1 minute - 996 KBWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki discusses today's Supreme Court action and the Texas abortion law. She stressed the president's continued commitment to a woman's right to choose.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) q&a AG Merrick Garland "Will FBI agents be attending school board meetings?"
October 21, 2021 16:29 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBRep. @Jim_Jordan: "Will FBI agents be attending local school board meetings? Attorney General Garland: "No. FBI agents will not be attending local school board meetings. There's nothing in this memo to suggest that."
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on January 6th Commission
October 21, 2021 16:23 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBMinority Leader Kevin McCarthy remarks on the House January 6th Commission.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on the framework of the "Build Back Better" proposal
October 21, 2021 16:21 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MB@SpeakerPelosi on reaching an agreement on a framework for the president's "Build Back Better" proposal by tomorrow: "We've always been on track for doing that. The House has been on schedule."
Vice President Kamala Harris on Voting Rights Legislation in the Senate
October 20, 2021 20:26 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB@VP Harris on voting rights legislation: "We're not going to give up. We're not deterred. But there's still a lot of work to do."
Paris Hilton Speaks on Being a Survivor
October 20, 2021 20:22 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MB@ParisHilton speaks at a news conference on Congregate Care Accountability: "Today I come here not as Paris Hilton, but as a survivor."
Exchange Between @SenJeffMerkley and Rahm Emanuel on #LaquanMcDonald Murder
October 20, 2021 20:21 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBExchange between @SenJeffMerkley and Rahm Emanuel on #LaquanMcDonald murder. Merkley: "It seems hard to believe all those things happened and yet you were never briefed on the details of the situation when you were leading the city."
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Senate Democrat's Plans for Voting on Biden Administration's Agenda
October 19, 2021 19:51 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on his views of the Senate Democrat's agenda.
Sen. Chuck Grassley Questioning CBP Nominee Chris Magnus on Criminality of Crossing the U.S. Border
October 19, 2021 19:50 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBSen. @ChuckGrassley : "Do you believe that illegally crossing the border between ports of entry should remain a crime under federal law?". @CBP Commissioner Nominee Chris Magnus: "Senator, I do."
WH House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on timeframe for Infrastructure bills
October 19, 2021 19:48 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBWH Press Secretary Jen Psaki answered questions today about the latest on the timing of a vote on President Biden's Build Back Better agenda in the Senate.
Secretary Blinken on the Passing of Colin Powell
October 18, 2021 20:13 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBSecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks on the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Powell died from complications from COVID-19. He was 84.
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on death of Sec. Powell
October 18, 2021 19:11 - 1 minute - 1.39 MB@PressSec responds to question from @KellyO on the death of Colin Powell and the former secretary of state's breakthrough case of COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Defense Secretary Austin Reacts to Death of Colin Powell
October 18, 2021 19:10 - 59 seconds - 924 KBDuring a trip overseas, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reacted to the death of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Mr. Powell died at the age of 84 due to complications with COVID-19.
Vice President Harris Remarks on Passing of Colin Powell
October 18, 2021 19:08 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBVice President Harris speaks about the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell at age 84 after complications arising from COVID-19. She says he broke many barriers, “inspired so many people,” and that he did it with “dignity” and “grace.”
Labor Secretary Walsh on Budget Reconciliation talks
October 15, 2021 22:02 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBLabor Secretary Marty Walsh spoke about the ongoing negotiations among Progressive and Moderate Democratic factions in Congress over the social spending and tax bill known as Budget Reconciliation. Walsh was interviewed by Washington Post Opinion Writer Jonathan Capehart.
former Sen. Dodd welcomes former Senate colleague, President Biden
October 15, 2021 21:59 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBFormer Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) spoke of his long friendship with President Joe Biden, a former Senator (D-DE), as he introduced Biden at the dedication of the Dodd Center on Human Rights at the University of Connecticut in Storrs.
President Biden on budget reconciliation talks & Bill Clinton
October 15, 2021 21:52 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBPresident Joe Biden visited a child development center in Hartford, Connecticut. He talked about the state of the negotiations over his Build Back Better "human infrastructure" proposals. He also mentions his contacts with former President Bill Clinton, who is in the hospital.
WH Press Sec. Jen Psaki says "this president has no intention to lead an insurrection on our nation's Capitol"
October 14, 2021 22:50 - 1 minute - 1.59 MB@PressSec to @edokeefe: "I can assure you, Ed, that this president has no intention to lead an insurrection on our nation's Capitol."
President Biden says to not let vaccination requirements "divide us"
October 14, 2021 22:48 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBPresident Biden: "Let's be clear. Vaccination requirements should not be another issue that divides us."
President Biden says COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11 year old children coming within weeks
October 14, 2021 22:47 - 41 seconds - 665 KBPresident Biden says FDA emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old is expected in coming weeks and if it's authorized the US has purchased enough vaccines for this age population.
Dr. Fauci on airplane pilots and concerns over vaccines
October 13, 2021 20:25 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBDr. Anthony Fauci on concerns from airline pilots about COVID-19 vaccines: "We don't really see any true basis in that concern."
Dr. Anthony Fauci on control of Covid-19
October 13, 2021 20:24 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBDr. Anthony Fauci on phases of COVID-19: "It is going to be very difficult, at least in the foreseeable future and maybe ever, to truly eliminate this highly transmissible virus."
President Joe Biden on port of Los Angeles
October 13, 2021 20:23 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBPresident Biden: "The port of Los Angeles announced today that it's going to begin operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This follows the port of Long Beach's commitment to 24/7 that it announced just weeks ago."
Interior Secretary applauds Utah National Monument protections
October 08, 2021 19:31 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBInterior Secretary Deb Haaland joined President Biden on the White House lawn to announce restored protection for the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah, reversing decisions by former President Trump to open these public lands to ranching, mining and oil drilling.
White House denies Trump's Jan. 6 attack Executive Privilege claim
October 08, 2021 19:28 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBWhit House Press Secretary Jen Psaki spoke about the Biden White House authorizing the release to Congress of Trump administration documents related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
President Biden on jobs report highlights low unemployment rate
October 08, 2021 19:27 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBWhile delivering remarks on the September jobs report, President Biden announced that the American unemployment rate is below 5% for the first time since March of 2020.
AZ election results Exchange between Rep. Raskin (D-MD) & Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
October 07, 2021 20:15 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBAZ election results in Exchange between@RepRaskin & @RepAndyBiggsAZ Raskin: Donald Trump refused to accept the results & unfortunately we have one of the world's great political parties which have followed him off of the ledge of this electoral lunacy and it's dangerous for democracy.
Sen. Min. Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) "Spare the American people a manufactured crisis"
October 07, 2021 20:09 - 1 minute - 1.48 MB@LeaderMcConnell: "Republican and Democratic members and staff negotiated through the night in good faith. The Senate is moving toward the plan I laid out yesterday to spare the American people a manufactured crisis."
Sen. Maj. Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) "We have reached an agreement."
October 07, 2021 20:08 - 35 seconds - 561 KB@SenSchumer: "I have some good news...We have reached an agreement to extend the debt ceiling through early December, and it's our hope that we can get this done as soon as today."
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reacts to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and budget negotiations
October 06, 2021 22:04 - 57 seconds - 905 KB@SenSanders: "Senator Sinema’s position has been that she doesn't 'negotiate publicly' and I don’t know what that means."
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Voting Rights Legislation
October 06, 2021 22:00 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBSenator Dick Durbin (D-IL) earlier today on Capitol Hill.
WH Press Sec. Jen Psaki on debt deal
October 06, 2021 21:59 - 1 minute - 1.4 MB@PressSec on debt limit: "There's been no formal offer made. A press release is not a formal offer...We could get this done today. We don't need to kick the can."
Senator John Thune (R-SD) on how Facebook ranks posts
October 05, 2021 20:14 - 1 minute - 1.83 MBSenator John Thune (R-SD) questions Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on rank choice for timeline posts in Facebook.
Facebook Whistleblower "The buck stops with Mark."
October 05, 2021 20:11 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBFrances Haugen on Mark Zuckerberg: "The buck stops with Mark. There is no one currently holding Mark accountable but himself."
Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen on how product weaken our democracy
October 05, 2021 20:10 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MB@FrancesHaugen: "I joined Facebook because I think Facebook has the potential to bring out the best in us. But I am here today because I believe Facebook's products harm children, stoke division, and weaken our democracy."
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Democrat's need to tackle the debt limit
October 04, 2021 20:21 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MB@LeaderMcConnell: "The majority needs to stop sleepwalking toward yet another preventable crisis. Democrats need to tackle the debt limit. We gave them a roadmap and three months' notice. I suggest that our colleagues get moving."
Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asking R's to get out of the way
October 04, 2021 20:20 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB@SenSchumer: "We will need to get a bill extending the debt ceiling to the president's desk by the end of this week. We aren't asking Republicans to vote for yes, even though it's debt that they incurred, we are simply asking that they get out of the way."
President Biden on US Reaching Debt Ceiling
October 04, 2021 16:34 - 27 seconds - 429 KBQ: "Can you guarantee that the U.S. will not reach the debt ceiling? That that will not happen?" President Biden: "No I can't. That's up to Mitch McConnell."
President Biden on Republicans and the Debt Ceiling
October 04, 2021 16:32 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBPresident Biden on Republicans: "I think, quite frankly, it's hypocritical dangerous and disgraceful. Their obstruction and irresponsibility know absolutely no bounds, especially as we're clawing our way out of this pandemic."
President Biden on Failure to Raise the Debt Ceiling
October 04, 2021 16:31 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBPresident Biden: "A failure to raise the debt limit will call into question Congress' willingness to meet the obligations that we've already incurred, not new ones."
CA Gov. Newsom announces K-12 COVID-19 vaccine mandate
October 01, 2021 23:25 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBGov. @GavinNewsom (D-CA) announces first-in-the-nation COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all elementary and high school students attending school in person, pending federal authorization allowing coronavirus vaccines for children. Gov. Newsom spoke at a school in San Francisco.
Ways & Means Chair Richard Neal after meeting with President on budget bill
October 01, 2021 23:21 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MB@RepRichardNeal, chair of @WaysMeansCmte, spoke with reporters after House Democrats met with @POTUS in private on Budget Reconciliation negotiations. .
President Biden after meeting House Democrats on budget reconciliation
October 01, 2021 23:17 - 51 seconds - 809 KB@POTUS told reporters after meeting with House Democratic Members of Congress in a closed session on the Budget Reconciliation bill negotiations, "We'll get it done."
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Infrastructure Vote
September 30, 2021 17:34 - 1 minute - 1.54 MB@SpeakerPelosi to @LisaDNews on infrastructure: "We're on a path to win the vote. I don't want to even consider any options other than that. That's just the way it is. That's our culture...We go in it to win it."
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on Funding the Government
September 30, 2021 17:32 - 1 minute - 1.11 MB@GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy on a clean continuing resolution that would fund the federal government until December to avoid a government shutdown: "I would vote for that. Yes."