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Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) on Abortion
September 30, 2021 17:31 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBRep. Cori Bush: "My abortion happened on a Saturday...Choosing to have an abortion was the hardest decision I had ever made. But at 18 years old, I knew it was the right decision for me...in the summer of 1994 I was raped, I became pregnant and I chose to have an abortion." During today's House Oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.
Gen. Milley says to Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) on 'Peril' book
September 29, 2021 17:17 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBGen. Milley says to @RepJimBanks on 'Peril' book: "I haven't read the book...I'm concerned that there's mischaracterizations of me becoming very politicized as an individual and that it's my willingness to become politicized, which is not true. I am trying to stay apolitical."
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) q&a Gen. Mark Milley on Bob Woodward Book
September 29, 2021 17:15 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB@RepMattGaetz: "You spent more time with Bob Woodward on this book than you spent analyzing the very likely prospect that the Afghanistan government was going to fall immediately to the Taliban. Didn't you?" Gen. Milley: "Not even close, Congressman."
Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin on Building a Nation
September 29, 2021 17:13 - 1 minute - 1.23 MB@SecDef Austin on Afghanistan: "We helped build a state, but we could not forge a nation."
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the Debt Ceiling
September 28, 2021 19:43 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB@SpeakerPelosi answers reporters' questions on the debt ceiling.
General Mark Milley on China Calls
September 28, 2021 19:42 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBGen. Milley: "My loyalty is absolute...with respect to the Chinese calls, I routinely communicated with my counterpart General Lee with the knowledge and coordination of civilian oversight."
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Afghanistan Withdrawal
September 28, 2021 19:41 - 1 minute - 1.18 MB@SecDef Austin: "Was it perfect? Of course not."
Sec. of the Treasury Janet Yellen on the Debt Ceiling
September 28, 2021 19:40 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB@SecYellen: "It is imperative that Congress address the debt limit. If not, our current estimate is the Treasury will likely exhaust its extraordinary measures by October 18th...America would default for the first time in history."
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) On Debt Ceiling
September 27, 2021 20:18 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke today on the Senate floor about not passing the Democrat's bill to increase the debt ceiling.
President Biden On His Booster Shot
September 27, 2021 20:16 - 1 minute - 1.79 MB@POTUS receives his @pfizer COVID-19 booster shot at the White House and then takes questions from reporters.
President Biden On The Week Ahead in Congress
September 27, 2021 20:14 - 54 seconds - 867 KB@POTUS on busy legislative agenda: "You know me. I'm a born optimist. I think things are going to go well. I think we're going to get it done."
Arizona Senate President on 2020 election audit report
September 24, 2021 20:37 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBArizona Senate President Karen Fann (R) speaks about the report of the independent audit of the 2020 election in Maricopa County, which confirms Joe Biden beat Donald Trump. She says the audit was never about overturning the election results, but instead was about ensuring ballot integrity and security.
CDC Director on expanding booster shot eligibility
September 24, 2021 19:32 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBCDC Director Dr. Walensky outlines why she decided to expand booster shots to those 18 and older who are at high risk for exposure due to occupation including health care workers or institutional settings including prisons and homeless shelters.
President Biden on vaccine booster shots
September 24, 2021 19:31 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBWhile delivering remarks on the country's COVID-19 response, President Biden said that it is approved for the majority of Americans who have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer shot for at least six months are now eligible for a booster shot. He went on to say they are still studying the data for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines before they can greenlight a booster for those two vaccines, but that Americans who were given the Moderna or the Johnson & Johnson shots are still highl...
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Revenue Agreement
September 23, 2021 20:42 - 1 minute - 1.35 MB@PressSec Jen Psaki on revenue agreement: "We certainly think it's progress and it builds on the president's meetings he had yesterday with leadership, with moderates, with progressives to talk about the path forward."
Iron Dome Funding
September 23, 2021 20:35 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBDemocratic Representatives Rashida Talib (MI) and Ted Deutch (FL) gave dueling floor speeches Thursday during a House debate over whether to provide $1 billion to replenish Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Horses at the Border
September 23, 2021 20:32 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MB@PressSec Jen Psaki says Border Patrol agents will no longer be using horses in Del Rio, Texas.
President Biden on Vaccine Purchases for Low and Middle-Income Countries
September 22, 2021 19:45 - 59 seconds - 924 KBPresident Biden: "The United States is buying other half-billion doses of Pfizer to donate to low and middle-income countries around the world...It brings our total commitment of donated vaccines to over 1.1 billion vaccines."
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on POTUS Biden & French President Macron Phone Call
September 22, 2021 19:43 - 1 minute - 1.02 MB@PressSec Jen Psaki on a phone call between President Biden and French President @EmmanuelMacron: "It was friendly. It was one where we're hopeful and the president is hopeful this is a step in returning to normal."
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Asset Purchases
September 22, 2021 19:42 - 45 seconds - 718 KBFed Chair Powell: "If progress continues broadly as expected, the committee judges that a moderation in the pace of asset purchases may be warranted."
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) q&a with Sec. of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas
September 21, 2021 20:38 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MB@SecMayorkas : "I was horrified to see the images. We look forward to learning the facts...we will take actions that those facts compel. We do not tolerate any mistreatment or abuse of a migrant. Period."
President Biden on Inflection Points at the United Nations
September 21, 2021 20:36 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBPresident Biden: "We stand, in my view, at an inflection point in history. And I’m here today to share with you how the United States intends to work with partners and allies to answer these questions."
President Biden at the United Nations
September 21, 2021 20:35 - 46 seconds - 729 KBPresident Biden: "We are not seeking a new Cold War or a world divided into rigid blocks."
Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby on Review of Drone Strike
September 20, 2021 21:54 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a senior-level review of the investigation that found that 10 Afghan civilians, including seven children, were killed in an Aug. 29 U.S. drone strike in Kabul that the Pentagon initially said had killed an Islamic State fighter. The reviewer is to consider whether any military disciplinary action is warranted.
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Haitian Immigrants
September 20, 2021 21:52 - 1 minute - 1.67 MB@PressSec on images appearing to show border patrol agents whipping Haitian migrants at the U.S. southern border: "I have seen some of the footage. I don't have the full context, I can't imagine what context would make that appropriate."
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) Senate Floor remarks on Immigration
September 20, 2021 21:49 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBTexas Republican Senator John Cornyn spoke on the Senate floor in support of Senate Parliamentarian's ruling not to allow immigration provisions in the Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill. He said he hopes Democrats will "avoid nuking the rules of the Senate to achieve a partisan, political goal."
Senator McConnell (R-KY) Says Republicans Will Not Back Legislation That Raises Debt Limit
September 20, 2021 21:48 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBSenator McConnell says Republicans will not back legislation that raises the debt limit. Remarks are from the Senate floor.
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Says He's "Angered" by Parliamentarian's Ruling on Immigration
September 20, 2021 21:47 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBSenator Schumer Says He's "Angered" by parliamentarian's ruling on immigration. From his leader remarks on the Senate floor.
DC Police Chief Contee on preparations for Sept. 18 demonstrations
September 17, 2021 20:23 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBWashington, DC Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee briefed reporters on law enforcement preparations and U.S. Capitol security for the planned demonstrations protesting the arrest of those charged in the January 6 Capitol riot.
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Manger on preparations for Sept 18 demonstrations
September 17, 2021 20:19 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBDuring a press conference on law enforcement preparations and U.S. Capitol security for the planned demonstrations protesting the arrest of those charged in the January 6 Capitol riot, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said "we are working to ensure we do not have a repeat of January 6th." He went on to say there have been some threats of violence, and that they will not "tolerate criminal behavior of any kind."
U.S. Central Command Commander McKenzie update on U.S. drone strike
September 17, 2021 20:17 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBU.S. Central Command Commander General Kenneth McKenzie provided an update on the August 29 drone strike in Kabul. He said that after review, as many as 10 civilians, including seven children, were killed in the strike. He also said that it was unlikely any members of ISIS-K were killed.
President Biden goes after GOP governors over COVID vaccine mandates
September 16, 2021 22:08 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBPresident Joe Biden criticized specific Republican governors who are opposing his COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses with over 100 employees, saying they are putting lives at risk.
Gov. Noem on coronavirus vaccine mandates for private businesses
September 16, 2021 22:03 - 1 minute - 1.76 MBGov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) talked about her opposition to President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for businesses with over 100 employees. She was at a Hudson Institute event.
Defense Secretary Austin defends deal with Australia
September 16, 2021 22:00 - 1 minute - 960 KBDefense Secretary Austin defended the U.S. deal with Australia to give the country nuclear-powered submarines. France criticized this mov
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley
September 15, 2021 17:38 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MB@PressSec on Gen. Milley: "The president has complete confidence in his leadership, his patriotism, and his fidelity to our Constitution."
FBI Director Christopher Wray Apologizes to Gymnasts
September 15, 2021 17:37 - 58 seconds - 918 KBFBI Director Wray following testimony from Olympic gymnasts: "I'm deeply and profoundly sorry to each and every one of you...that is inexcusable it never should have happened and we are doing everything in our power to make sure that it never happens again."
Simone Biles Complete Opening Statement Before Senate Judiciary
September 15, 2021 17:36 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBSimone Biles (@simone_biles) complete opening statement. "This is the largest case of sexual abuse in the history of American sport…It truly feels like the FBI turned a blind eye to us..."
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Afghanistan Withdrawal
September 14, 2021 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.12 MB@SenTedCruz to Sec. Blinken: "President Biden and the Biden administration have presided over the worst foreign policy catastrophe in a generation...just like Jimmy Carter owns the disaster of the Iran hostage crisis, you own this. The Biden administration caused this disaster."
Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) on President Biden
September 14, 2021 20:31 - 1 minute - 1.76 MB@SenatorRisch: "Somebody in the White House has authority to press the button and stop the president, cut off the president's speaking ability and sound. Who is that person?" Sec. Blinken laughs and after being asked the question again: "There is no such person."
Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) on Afghanistan Withdrawal
September 14, 2021 20:29 - 17 seconds - 281 KBSecretary of State Antony Blinken testified on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
U.S. Capitol Fence Returns
September 13, 2021 21:37 - 49 seconds - 771 KBU.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger on security measures for September 18th 'Justice for J6' rally: "The fence will go up a day or two before and if everything goes well, it will come down very soon after."
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) q&a Sec. Antony Blinken
September 13, 2021 21:37 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBRep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) to Sec. Blinken on Afghanistan: "The Trump administration failed in the setup. And I think the Biden administration absolutely failed in the execution of this."
Secretary of State Testifies on Afghanistan Withdrawal
September 13, 2021 21:35 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBSecretary of State Antony Blinken: "There's no evidence that staying longer would have made the Afghan security forces or the Afghan government any more resilient or self-sustaining. If 20 years and hundreds of billions of dollars in support, equipment & training did not suffice, why would another year?"
Rep. McHenry on more quickly disbursing COVID rental aid
September 10, 2021 22:02 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBRep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), ranking member on the House Financial Services Committee, discusses his proposed legislation to help get more emergency rental assistance to those who need it.
Jim Mattis on where he was during the 9/11 terror attacks
September 10, 2021 21:59 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBJim Mattis, former Defense Secretary under President Trump, details where he was and what he was doing on 9/11/2001.
POTUS defends his vaccine requirements
September 10, 2021 21:58 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBFollowing remarks at Brookland Middle School in DC, President Biden defended his vaccine requirements announced Thursday.
GOP Rep. Kevin Brady opposes Dem spending priorities
September 09, 2021 23:38 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBRep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member, expressed his opposition to the spending and tax increases in the Budget Reconciliation Bill, the legislation that Democrats are using to pass their priorities without fear of a Republican filibuster in the Senate.
AG Garland on lawsuit over Texas abortion law
September 09, 2021 23:33 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBAttorney General Merrick Garland announces the federal government is suing the state of Texas. He said, "the act is clearly unconstitutional under longstanding supreme court precedent." Saying the law deputizes all private citizens to serve as "bounty hunters."
President Biden on private sector vaccine mandate
September 09, 2021 23:31 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBPresident Biden on directing Labor Department to issue vaccine requirement guidance for certain employers
White House blames meatpacking companies for food price increases
September 08, 2021 22:17 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBNational Economic Council Director Brian Deese say large meatpacking companies are "pandemic profiteering" and that half of the recent rise in grocery store prices is due to prince increases in beef, poultry and pork. Deese was at the White House press briefing.