Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

eye

36 36

Female food activists and filmmakers discuss the dangers of pesticides and genetically modified food.
Topics: california, robert kennedy, washington, montana, cesar chavez, d.c., india, robert edgar, bill...
Source: Comcast Cable

14 14

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy faced some risks, but overall it "is in a good place." He added: "Our job is to keep it there as long as possible." He made the remarks at the top of a listening session with community leaders and union representatives at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Federal Reserve | Board of Governors
Topic: washington
Source: Comcast Cable

39 39

FAMM, a criminal justice policy and advocacy organization, hosted a panel discussion about pending legislation to address federal prison sentencing guidelines and programs. Panelists included attorneys familiar with current guidelines, as well as people who had served time in federal prisons. They assessed the proposed legislation and explained what they thought would be improved for those convicted of federal crimes and their families. Sponsor: Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Topics: stephanie, handcuffs, stephanie, louisiana, washington, john malcolm, adam
Source: Comcast Cable

35 35

"Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace discussed the role of journalism during the coronavirus pandemic with Mo Elleithee, executive director of the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service. They also talked about President Trump's relationship with the media and the future of local news. Sponsor: Georgetown University | Institute of Politics and Public Service
Topics: chris, new york, msnbc, nancy pelosi, harry truman, china, john adams, trump, maryland, truman,...
Source: Comcast Cable

19 19

A funeral service held for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and family paid tribute to the civil rights leader as well as former President Barack Obama. President Obama hailed Rep. Lewis as a "founding father" of a "fuller, fairer, better America." He also called for revitalization of the Voting Rights Act, increase voter turnout, and eliminating the filibuster, saying its, "a Jim Crow relic." Sponsor: Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA)
Topics: john lewis, john, white house, clinton, washington, bush, king
Source: Comcast Cable

46 46

Four analysts and journalists with expertise on Iran discussed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's reelection victory in which he captured 57 percent of the ballots cast in the election that saw one of the country's highest ever turnout rates. The discussion, hosted by the National Iranian American Council on Capitol Hill in Washington, focused on what the election results meant for President Rouhani as he sought to improve relations with the West. Participants also talked about President...
Topics: iran, iran, afghanistan, iraq, obama administration, syria, russia, ronnie, yemen, obama, lebanon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

55 55

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee convened a hearing to examine free speech on college campuses. The panel of witnesses consisted of college officials and legal experts. All were asked about which instances would cross the line and not be protected by the First Amendment. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) chairs the committee while Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) serves as the ranking member. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
Topics: murray, chicago, charlottesville, virginia, alexander, charles murray, dr. zimmer, taylor,...
Source: Comcast Cable

17 17

Diplomats, government officials and industry executives discussed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement at a day-long event hosted by the Canadian American Business Council in Washington, DC. Speakers during this portion included former Congressmen Don Johnson (D-GA) and Joe Crowley (D-NY), as well as industry executives from several North American companies. Topics included how NAFTA legislation began, the role of Congress, and how small and large business owners responded to the new proposed...
Topics: nafta, usmca, north america, canada, nafta, washington, mexico, tpp, usmca, johnson, pelosi, ag,...
Source: Comcast Cable

25 25

FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn & USAFacts Founder Steve Ballmer discussed the coronavirus pandemic. The Washington Post hosted the event. Mr. Ballmer discussed the importance of having scientific data about the spread of the coronavirus to help lawmakers make policy decisions. Dr. Hahn spoke about the steps the FDA is taking to further testing and therapeutic treatment. When Dr. Hahn was asked about reopening the country, he said the decision would be driven by data and science. Sponsor:...
Topics: hahn, ballmer, washington, stephen hahn, fda, steve ballmer, pennsylvania, white house, bob, china
Source: Comcast Cable

31 31

The American Enterprise Institute held a discussion on K-12 education policy and charter schools. Former Obama administration Education Secretary John King said lessons learned from the charter school model that can be applied to public school systems. Mr. King was one of several education policy experts who participated in the panel conversation and debate. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: washington, new orleans, andy, d.c., the massachusetts, illinois, indianapolis, tennessee,...
Source: Comcast Cable

56 56

The Federation of American Hospitals annual policy conference in Washington, D.C.
Topics: washington, wyden, ron wyden, missouri, ryan, medicare, george w. bush, mrs. jones, aca, newt...
Source: Comcast Cable

90 90

Jacqueline Kennedy; Education. (2013) The life and influence of first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. (Stereo)
Topics: mrs. kennedy, jackie, washington, jacqueline kennedy, john kennedy, jackie kennedy, caroline,...
Source: Comcast Cable

33 33

[LIVE] Former President Barack Obama participates in a virtual town hall on racial justice and police reform hosted by My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation. Sponsor: My Brother's Keeper Alliance
Topics: minneapolis, obama, ferguson, new york, george floyd, nicole, king, barack obama, brown, ohio,...
Source: Comcast Cable

84 84

Anna Harrison; Letitia Tyler; Julia Tyler Education. (2013) The reigns of three women as First Lady. New.
Topics: john tyler, julia, texas, virginia, tyler, harrison, washington, julia tyler, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

93 93

Series/Special. Ana Navarro discusses the future of the Republican Party. (Stereo)
Topics: chris christie, obama, new hampshire, jon huntsman, new jersey, miami, john boehner, priority, john...
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed monetary and fiscal policy amid the coronavirus pandemic during a virtual event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Mr. Powell called the economic downturn due to the pandemic unprecedented, arguing that more fiscal and monetary policy action would be needed. While he warned of the negative impacts of long and deep recessions, he also expressed confidence that in a few years the United States could return to economic...
Topics: washington, powell, peterson
Source: Comcast Cable

28 28

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined the Atlantic Council for a virtual discussion on U.S. foreign policy as President-elect Biden prepared to take office. The former secretary spoke about the importance of U.S. leadership on the global stage and said the Biden administration would have to work to repair the U.S.'s reputation around the world, particularly among allies. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: biden, susan, china, albright, putin, ms. albright, sec, russia, madeleine albright, trump, harris,...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida. Sponsor: Conservative Political Action Conference
Topics: trump, biden, kansas, china, united states of america, mike pompeo, kevin mccarthy, south dakota,...
Source: Comcast Cable

19 19

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) discussed the state of American democracy at a virtual event hosted by Purdue University. They talked about the polarization in politics and potential areas for bipartisan cooperation. The event was moderated by Purdue University President Mitch Daniels. Sponsor: Purdue University
Topics: paul, heidi, china, wisconsin, north dakota, texas, daniels, heitkamp, notre dame, obama, purdue,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

[LIVE] Former Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller testify on the January 6 Capitol attack and the federal response. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: mr. rosen, mr. miller, mr. krishnamoorthi, miller, mr. connolly, mr. jordan, mr. higgins, trump,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

Facebook's Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg discussed the role of social media in helping small businesses during the pandemic, in a conversation hosted by the Detroit Economic Club. She also touched on internet regulation, targeted ads, privacy and Facebook's role in the 2020 election. Sponsor: Detroit Economic Club
Topics: detroit, sheryl, vickie, steve, sheryl sandberg, vicki, michigan, biden, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Randal Quarles spoke about the U.S. economic recovery with Politico. Mr. Quarles discussed actions the Federal Reserve has taken to limit the strain of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. He also spoke about the Fed's views of inflation and climate change policy. Sponsor: Politico.com
Topics: mr. quarles, washington, england, nasa
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Randal Quarles spoke about the U.S. economic recovery with Politico. Mr. Quarles discussed actions the Federal Reserve has taken to limit the strain of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. He also spoke about the Fed's views of inflation and climate change policy. Sponsor: Politico.com
Topics: mr. quarles, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

22 22

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on oversight of the FBI. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: fbi, wray, nadler, jordan, washington, russia, mcclintock, trump, texas, doj, gaetz, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

Former immigration officials from the Obama and Trump administrations joined a panel of witnesses to testify on proposed changes to immigration laws before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The hearing comes on the ninth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, often referred to as DACA, which President Obama enacted via executive order, granting protection to those who came to the U.S. as children. Several Republicans on the committee criticized the Biden...
Topics: durbin, obama, grassley, sarah, biden, haiti, cornyn, california, uscis, joe biden, mexico,...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a news conference to discuss monetary policy actions and the economy. He announced that interest rates would be held near zero but increases could come as early as 2023. In addition, Chair Powell told reporters that the Fed has raised its inflation projections for this year. When asked about the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve chair said, "it would be premature to declare victory." Sponsor: Federal Reserve | Board of Governors
Topics: powell, fomc, chair powell, new york, yahoo
Source: Comcast Cable

65 65

Retired Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, the former national security adviser to President Trump, discussed U.S. foreign policy at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council. He talked about Middle East security, U.S. strategy toward China and the military mission in Afghanistan and Iraq. CNN National Security Correspondent Vivian Salama moderated the virtual discussion. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: mcmaster, china, afghanistan, atlantic, vivian, biden, north korea, iran, trump, iraq, russia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

0 0.0

Peter Navarro, former adviser to President Trump and director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, responded to a federal judge's decision to not allow the use of executive privilege as defense in his contempt case related to the January 6 investigation. He said his actions were constitutional and expected his case to go to the Supreme Court. Sponsor: U.S. District Court | News Media Stakeout
Topics: trump, washington, cbs, china
Source: Comcast Cable

47 47

Defense officials, including Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford and Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work, take part in a forum on national security hosted by the Center for a New American Security and "Defense One"
Topics: china, isis, russia, europe, afghanistan, north korea, iraq, iran, mark milley, navy, air force,...
Source: Comcast Cable

76 76

Former Governor George Pataki (R-NY) speaks at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Iowa traditionally holds the nation's first presidential caucus
Topics: mr. pataki, isis, iowa, new york, r. pataki, branstad
Source: Comcast Cable

0 0.0

Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis took time off from the campaign trail to deliver the annual State of the State address in Tallahassee. He reiterated the state is "strong" and doing well across the board. He touted his administration's work on several issues including tax relief, education policies, workforce training and border security. Mr. DeSantis has served as Florida's governor since 2019. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: florida, new york, washington, tallahassee, illinois, chicago, cdl, jones, passidomo, brian, rachel
Source: Comcast Cable

0 0.0

Mark Calabria, former Federal Housing Finance Agency director (Trump administration, 2019-21), spoke about financial regulation and bank bailouts during the 2023 Steamboat Institute Freedom Conference in Beaver Creek, Colorado. He discussed several topics, including his time as director of FHFA, the economy, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the bank bailouts in 2008 and the recent bailout of Silicon Valley Bank. He also touched on COVID relief programs pertaining to mortgage and rent relief...
Topics: washington, white house, obama, biden, cato, hong kong, bill graham, jannette yellen, silicon...
Source: Comcast Cable

95 95

Guests discuss the life and influence of first lady Barbara Bush.
Topics: laura bush, texas, midland, afghanistan, bush, washington, barbara bush, laura, johnson, george w....
Source: Comcast Cable

45 45

The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing has a hearing to look at ways to foster greater trust between local law enforcement and the communities they serve and protect.
Topics: england, britain, sherman, chuck ramsey, dr. sherman, robinson, maryland, george mason, wales,...
Source: Comcast Cable

39 39

Townhall political editor Guy Benson and other political commentators participated in a panel discussion on the future of the political parties. This panel was part of a World Affairs conference hosted by the University of Colorado. Sponsor: University of Colorado, Boulder
Topics: washington, clinton, donald trump, california, jill stein, colorado, d.c., cuba, australia, africa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

23 23

The Federalist Society hosted a discussion with former White House counsels and former Justice Department officials on the presidency and the rule of law. Sponsor: Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Topics: jack, white house, barr, trump, clinton, obama, mueller, fbi, jones, berman, scalia, biden, bill...
Source: Comcast Cable

38 38

First lady Melania Trump delivered remarks at a summit on cyberbullying prevention in Rockville, MD, where she talked about the efforts of her Be Best campaign and said social media can be used in positive ways, but can also be "destructive and harmful" when used incorrectly. She was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Joseph Grunwald, a student activist who shared his personal story of being bullied. Sponsor: Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Steering...
Topics: melania trump, mrs. trump, hhs
Source: Comcast Cable

57 57

Veteran CBS and NBC reporter Marvin Kalb moderated a discussion at the National Press Club with the executive editors of the Washington Post and the New York Times focusing on freedom of the press and President Trump's recent comments criticizing the media. Other topics also included the rise in readership at both newspapers, covering Donald Trump during the campaign season, implementing social media guidelines for reporters, and deciding whether it's appropriate for newspaper reporters to...
Topics: washington, new york, baquet, marty, donald trump, marty baron, marty, james o'keefe, c-span,...
Source: Comcast Cable

40 40

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC hosted a panel discussion on oil and gas production companies and their role in propagating government corruption around the world. Panelists included anti-corruption researchers and advocates who detailed many recent cases of oil production-related corruption in Nigeria, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea, and also outlined what role the U.S. and other western nations play in failing to halt kleptocratic regimes. People: Sarah Chayes;...
Topics: nigeria, exxon mobil, london, exxon, simon, hsbc, russia, nigeria, simon, malibu, philadelphia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

25 25

Federal and state government officials discussed election security at an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC. Officials covered a range of issues including online voter registration efforts, concerns over foreign interference, and the balance between security and voter accessibility. Following their remarks, they took questions from the audience. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: colorado, new mexico, dhs, washington, eac, williams, russia, trump, hicks, maggie, bernalillo,...
Source: Comcast Cable

53 53

[LIVE] FBI Director James Comey addressed the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Leadership Summit. He outlined efforts by his agency to investigate and prevent hate crimes in recent months. He said law enforcement must do a better job of tracking and reporting hate crimes as well as understanding the challenges of local communities. Marvin Nathan provided introductory remarks. People: James B. Comey Jr.; Marvin Nathan Sponsor: Anti-Defamation League
Topics: fbi, washington, hoover, adl, d.c., james comey, angels, the fbi
Source: Comcast Cable

32 32

Former Vice President Joe Biden discussed the article he co-wrote on Russia with Michael Carpenter, now Senior Director of the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement. Both talked about current relations with the Kremlin, Russia's influence in the Middle East and the foreign policy approach under the Obama administration. Later, Vice President Biden shared how the hardest part of leaving the vice presidency was not having access to Air Force 2 and not receiving the detailed daily...
Topics: russia, mr. biden, europe, ukraine, nato, syria, moscow, iran, china, biden, washington, libya,...
Source: Comcast Cable

93 93

A forum on the 2010 Food Safety Modernization Act.
Topics: fda, china, fsma, california, charlie, washington, usda, sacramento, obama, florida, subpart p,...
Source: Comcast Cable

23 23

FEMA Administrator Brock Long was a guest speaker at the annual summer meeting of the nation's governor's where he talked about disaster preparedness. He was joined by Michael Berkowitz, president of an organization that focuses on comprehensive approaches toward building resilient communities. The session was led by Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) who chairs the National Governors Association's Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee. The meeting was held in Providence, Rhode Island. Sponsor:...
Topics: fema, hutchinson, new york, louisiana, arkansas, katrina, norfolk, edwards, michael berkowitz,...
Source: Comcast Cable

109 109

President Trump and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar spoke at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon at the U.S. Capitol, hosted by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI). The president talked about the close ties between the countries and the contributions of Irish-Americans. Prime Minister Varadkar spoke about the strength of U.S.-Ireland relations and discussed his time as an intern on Capitol Hill in 2000 as part of the Washington Ireland Program. Sponsor: White House Travel | DC Event
Topics: ireland, patrick, donald trump, leo varadkar, guiness, salem, ronald reagan
Source: Comcast Cable

47 47

FCC Chair Ajit Pai (R) talked about the agency's agenda, 5G technology, rural broadband and robocalls at an event hosted by America's Communications Association (ACA) in Washington, DC. Sponsor: America's Communications Association
Topics: fcc, matthew, washington, dominique williams, donald trump, d.c., atlanta
Source: Comcast Cable

32 32

Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before Senate Judiciary Committee concerning the review of the FBI Russia investigation. He defended the bureau's investigation saying, "We opened a case to find out how the Russians might be undermining our elections. We opened a case because it was our obligation and our duty to do so. We did our job." Mr. McCabe briefly served as acting FBI director in 2017 after the dismissal of James Comey by President Trump. Sponsor: Senate...
Topics: fbi, flynn, comey, russia, cia, mr. mccabe, trump, hillary clinton, peter strzok, barr, biden,...
Source: Comcast Cable

22 22

The Heritage Foundation hosted a forum assessing the impact of government policies and regulations on poverty. This portion of the event included a panel discussion with economists and policy experts. They argued that occupational licensing and efforts to eliminate payday loans have a negative impact on low-income Americans. In addition, Heritage Foundation policy analyst Jason Snead discussed the economic benefits of ride-sharing companies, specifically Uber, to the working class. Sponsor:...
Topics: dr. fullmer, new york, patrick, louisiana, manhattan, diane katz, knepper, new york city, jason
Source: Comcast Cable

51 51

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified in an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. He addressed members' questions on several issues including the investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Russian influence in the 2016 elections, the ongoing review by the Justice Department inspector general into the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation, and comments made by President Trump on Twitter about the work and reputation of the FBI. Sponsor: House...
Topics: fbi, dir, mueller, wray, mr. jeffries, clinton, fisa, russia, mr. desantis, donald trump, peter...
Source: Comcast Cable

85 85

Education. The stories of the women who served as First Lady.
Topics: helen taft, washington, helen, edith roosevelt, mrs. taft, philippines, cincinnati, william howard...
Source: Comcast Cable

37 37

Panelists talked about the situation in the Middle East and examined policies from the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations. Participants included authors David Horowitz and Bassem Youssef, former Obama administration officials Jen Psaki and Tommy Vietor, and former U.S. Navy intelligence and counterterrorism officer Malcolm Nance. Sponsor: Politicon
Topics: iraq, isis, islam, iran, egypt, syria, iran, donald trump, obama, israel, raqqa, russia, yemen,...
Source: Comcast Cable

51 51

A group of former United States Trade representatives discussed the current global trading system at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic & International Studies. Senior CSIS advisor and former National Foreign Trade Council president, William Reinsch, moderated the panel which focused on issues surrounding the World Trade Organization, the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the United States' role in global trade. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: china, nafta, mr. reinsch, wto, ms. schwab, europe, canada, carla, tpp, ms. barshefsky, mr. brock,...
Source: Comcast Cable

70 70

Two foreign policy analysts discussed some of the major issues and global threats including ISIS, North Korea and Syria, and how the Trump administration is addressing them after one year in office. They also talked about the protests in Iran and their implications for the nuclear agreement as well as the impact of President Trump's tweets on foreign policy. Speakers included senior fellows from the Heritage Foundation and Brookings Institution. The event was hosted by the Washington Center for...
Topics: syria, isis, iran, iran, donald trump, north korea, washington, obama administration, iraq,...
Source: Comcast Cable

19 19

State debate commission officials and political scientists discussed the future of political debates at the City Club of Cleveland. Sponsor: City Club of Cleveland
Topics: indiana, ohio, utah, cleveland, richard davis, washington, john green, harry boomer, akron,...
Source: Comcast Cable

39 39

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding the company's use and protection of user data following the Cambridge Analytica breach. In the first part of the nearly five hour hearing, Mr. Zuckerberg acknowledged that government regulations are "inevitable" but stressed that a balance of the right regulations are best. Mr. Zuckerberg answered a number of questions from members before the committee recessed briefly for a break. Sponsor:...
Topics: mr. zuckerberg, facebook, facebook, facebook, cambridge, russia, cambridge analytica, california,...
Source: Comcast Cable

30 30

[LIVE] First lady Melania Trump announces her initiatives in remarks in the White House Rose Garden. Sponsor: White House
Topics: washington, kelani, cincinnati, melania, google, lilly
Source: Comcast Cable

161 161

Martha Washington Education. (2013) Martha Washington's life and her term as the first First Lady.
Topics: washington, martha, martha washington, williamsburg, philadelphia, vernon, martha washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

52 52

Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith testified before a House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on the credit ratings agency's data breach that put the personal and financial records of more than 140 million consumers at risk for theft. Subcommittee members focused their questions on the delay between Equifax detecting the cyberattack on its data systems and in notifying customers of the breach. This was one of four congressional hearings Mr. Smith was scheduled to testify at in a week's time....
Topics: mr. smith, equifax, latta, harper, mcnerney, california, cardenas, lance, lujan, mr. kelly, matsui,...
Source: Comcast Cable

30 30

FBI Agent Peter Strzok, who was removed from the special counsel's investigation of Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. elections, testified before a joint hearing of two House committees responsible for FBI and Justice Department oversight. Sponsor: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee,House Judiciary Committee
Topics: fbi, mr. strzok, russia, mr. gowdy, clinton, trump, gowdy, mueller, mr. mueller, strzok, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

42 42

Reporters, congressional staffers, and scholars assessed the current relationship between government officials and the press. Topics addressed included press access to lawmakers, the role of press secretaries, and challenges involving classified leaks. Notable speakers included former White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry, Senate Historian Don Ritchie, congressional reporters Billy House and John Donnelly, and the communications advisers for House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senator Tom...
Topics: washington, ms. kiely, brendan, billy, kathy kiely, jennifer, barbara, udall, trump, mike mccurry,...
Source: Comcast Cable

59 59

Privacy advocates, legal scholars and Richard Downing, the deputy assistant Attorney General, took part in a panel discussion outlining a legislative proposal that allows foreign police access to U.S. social media data. These new rules would streamline the process foreign police agencies must go through to get social media data from U.S. companies. Panelists looked at the pros and cons of the proposed legislation. Sponsor: Congressional Internet Caucus | Advisory Committee
Topics: ireland, localization, u.k., localization, giuliani, new york, stephanie, aclu, jed smith,...
Source: Comcast Cable

43 43

Former President Barack Obama sat down with former Secretary of State James Baker and presidential historian Jon Meacham at Rice University in Texas to discuss their experiences in office, bipartisanship and U.S. leadership abroad. President Obama talked about the need for American voters to return to a civic conversation based in common facts, and about the importance of the U.S. role in international diplomacy. The discussion was part of a celebration of 25 years of the Baker Institute for...
Topics: washington, fmr, baker, jim, mr. baker, mr. meacham, texas, new york, george h.w. bush, florida,...
Source: Comcast Cable

34 34

American University president and former Health and Humand Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell talked about her experiences and lessons learned from the implementation of the Affordable Care Act at a conference hosted by the university's Washington College of Law. Her remarks were followed by a presentation from Independence Blue Cross CEO and President Daniel Hilferty about his company's efforts to innovate and partner with the government to provide consumers with affordable quality health...
Topics: hhs, ebola, texas, jean, washington, burwell, ellen spencer, austin, dhs, omb, aca
Source: Comcast Cable

75 75

[LIVE] FEMA Administrator Brock Long delivered remarks at the National Governors Association 2017 summer meeting. Sponsor: National Governors Association
Topics: fema, hutchinson, norfolk, katrina, arkansas, louisiana, new york, edwards, alabama, sandy, michael...
Source: Comcast Cable

26 26

The Open Society Foundations in Washington, DC hosted a panel discussion on the role of civil society in U.S. foreign policy. More specifically, speakers provided recommendations aimed at improving workforce diversity, inclusion and equity in the foreign policy sector. Open Society Foundations Senior Policy Adviser Alex Johnson moderated the event. Sponsor: Open Society Foundations
Topics: washington, truman, europe, stephanie, naacp, singapore, eurasia, munich, d.c., scott
Source: Comcast Cable

201 201

Series/Special. Transportation Safety Administrator John Pistole. New.
Topics: tsa, washington, fbi, new york, john pistole, indiana, london, indianapolis, yemen, chicago
Source: Comcast Cable

32 32

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was interviewed by her predecessor Ben Bernanke at the Brookings institution in Washington DC. They discussed Mrs. Yellen's career and gave their thoughts on monetary policy. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: san francisco, ben bernanke, janet yellen, ms. yellen, replicability, keynes, tobin, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

68 68

Tony McAleer talked about countering hate groups and shared his experience as a former organizer for the White Aryan Resistance (WAR). People: Pedro Echevarria; Tony McAleer Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: charlottesville, washington, ut, isis, nd, tony mcaleer, vancouver, england, pennsylvania, shawn
Source: Comcast Cable

63 63

The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted former U.S. government officials for a discussion on Syria's civil war. They talked about the future of Syria and why the United States and other countries must stay engaged and address the security challenges from a potential failed Syria. Joshua Johnson, host of NPR's "1A," moderated the conversation. Sponsor: U.S. Institute of Peace
Topics: syria, libya, isis, washington, damascus, istanbul, joshua johnson, iraq, npr, afghanistan, yemen,...
Source: Comcast Cable

82 82

David Jolly (R), Lucas Overby (L) and Alex Sink (D) debate.
Topics: irs, fbi, the irs, lois lerner, washington, cincinnati, ms. mitchell, sec, osha, mr. cartwright,...
Source: Comcast Cable

23 23

President Obama was awarded the John F. Kennedy Library's Profile in Courage Award. During his remarks, he called on Congress to have courage on Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg, presented President Obama with the annual award in recognition of his work on health care, climate change, and relations with Cuba. Singer and songwriter performed several songs before the former president was presented with the award....
Topics: kennedy, john f. kennedy, boston, washington, barack obama, obama, north carolina, hiroshima,...
Source: Comcast Cable

24 24

Georgetown University hosted a discussion with former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. Sponsor: Georgetown University
Topics: peter, washington, fmoc, janet yellen, dodd frank, aig, georgetown, england, georgetown, obama, san...
Source: Comcast Cable

60 60

Former national security advisers talked about America's global leadership role and the state of the so-called liberal world order. They discussed U.S. relations with its allies as well as the threats posed by Russia, China and North Korea. Participants included Susan Rice and Tom Donilon of the Obama Administration, and Condoleezza Rice and Stephen Hadley who served under President George W. Bush. People: Stephen J. Hadley Sponsor: Aspen Institute
Topics: china, russia, europe, nato, north korea, aspen, washington, syria, poland, germany, ukraine,...
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

Panelists talked about Donald Trump's presidency and how it compares to previous administrations, including Richard Nixon's. Panelists included former Nixon White House counsel John Dean, former Carter speechwriter Hendrik Hertzberg, and former Reagan speechwriter John Podhoretz. This panel was part of a series of discussions hosted by the Ethics Centre and Bard College's Globalization and International Affairs Program held at the New York Public Library. Sponsor: Bard College | Globalization...
Topics: donald trump, new york, washington, china, russia, nixon, obama, obamacare, nafta, obama
Source: Comcast Cable

50 50

[LIVE] Agricultural economists discuss provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill including proposals to change farm subsidy programs and their potential effects on food security. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: mexico, the usda, washington, eu, brazil, thailand, new york, fda, dr. sumner, iss, barry
Source: Comcast Cable