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Washington Journal 05/22/2017
3 hours, 0 minuteA forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation.
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ARRIVAL Pres Trump at Arab Islamic American Summit
2 minutesAhead of his remarks on combating terrorism, President Trump arrived at the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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REMARKS Pres Trump at Arab Islamic American Summit
34 minutesPresident Trump delivered his first major address abroad on combating terrorism and confronting extremist ideology at the Arab Islamic American Summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In his remarks, the president sought to strengthen U.S. cooperation with allied countries in the Middle East, stressing that his government would not tell people how to live, what to be or who to worship, but to offer partnership. President Trump told Arab leaders that the U.S. is prepared to stand with the Middle East, but the region cannot wait for American powers to defeat the enemies. He also outlined the U.S. approach, saying his administration will be guided by lessons of experience and not rigid thinking or sudden interventions. Portions of this speech had technical difficulties.
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Jennifer Shutt
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UN Secretary General Guterres Addresses EU
21 minutesU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg for the first time since he became the head of the U.N. Mr. Guterres previously served as the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Refugees and as Portugal's Prime Minister from 1995 to 2002. He talked about some of the global challenges facing the world, notably the situation in Syria, climate change, and the refugee crisis. He reaffirmed that a strong and united Europe is a fundamental pillar to a strong United Nations.
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Defense and National Security Discussion with Rep. Thornberry R-TX
1 hour, 16 minutesHouse Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry (R-TX) sits down with the Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon for a discussion on military readiness and other defense and national security issues.
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Jennifer Shutt
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President Trump Visits Western Wall
8 minutesPresident Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the Western Wall, a holy site in Jerusalem's Old City.
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President Trump & Israeli PM Netanyahu Meeting
8 minutesAhead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump told reporters that he never mentinoned the word or the name Israel when a reporter asked about Israeli intelligence and his recent meeting with Russian officials in the Oval Office. On Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the strong and different tone of the Trump administration.
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House Ways & Means Subcmte. Hearing - PT. 1
1 hour, 33 minutesA House Ways and Means subcommittee examined the state of Medicare, its payment systems and provisions of the program that are set to expire. Members heard from Mark Miller, head the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), an independent agency that advises Congress on policy issues affecting the federal program. This hearing of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health is chaired by Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH).
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Sen Banking Cmte Treasury Sec on Domestic & Int'l Policy'
1 hour, 53 minutesTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stressed to lawmakers that housing finance reform is a priority for the Trump administration. He also told the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee that he's committed to working with them and others on a bipartisan level to get this done. His comments during this hearing come after Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt recently told the same committee that it is Congress' duty to act on this. Secretary Mnuchin also clarified the administration's position on Glass Steagall. He said they do support a 21st century Glass-Steagall but does not support a division of commercial banks and investment banks. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) chairs the committee while Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-IL) serves as the ranking member.
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U.S. House of Representatives Legislative Business
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U.S. House of Representatives Special Orders
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President Trump Visits Western Wall
8 minutesPresident Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the Western Wall, a holy site in Jerusalem's Old City.
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President Trump & Israeli PM Netanyahu Meeting
6 minutesAhead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump told reporters that he never mentinoned the word or the name Israel when a reporter asked about Israeli intelligence and his recent meeting with Russian officials in the Oval Office. On Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the strong and different tone of the Trump administration.
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JOINT STATEMENT President Trump & Israeli Prime Minister
14 minutesPresident Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered statements to the press in Jerusalem ahead of their private dinner reception at the prime minister's residence. President Trump reaffirmed his committment to fighting terrorism and stopping Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised President Trump for re-asserting U.S. leadership in the Middle East and said for the first time in many years he sees hope for real change.
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Briefing on Iran's Presidential Elections
1 hour, 4 minutesFour 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 Trump's first trip to the Middle East, and the relationship between Iran and the U.S.
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Women in Politics
1 hour, 28 minutesReps. Nanette Barragan (D-CA) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spoke about the challenges they encountered running for their seats as women and as minorities at an event hosted by the Center for American Progress in Washington, DC. The two were featured panelists in one of two panels focused on women in politics. Representatives from Emily's List, Three Point Strategies and Higher Heights for America organizations participated in the second panel. They outlined efforts to encourage women to run for public office.
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Defense and National Security Discussion with Rep. Thornberry R-TX
1 hour, 2 minutesHouse Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry (R-TX) sat down with the Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon for a discussion on military readiness, defense spending, and ongoing force modernization efforts.
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President Trump Visits Western Wall
7 minutesPresident Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the Western Wall, a holy site in Jerusalem's Old City.
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President Trump & Israeli PM Netanyahu Meeting
7 minutesAhead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump told reporters that he never mentinoned the word or the name Israel when a reporter asked about Israeli intelligence and his recent meeting with Russian officials in the Oval Office. On Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the strong and different tone of the Trump administration.
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JOINT STATEMENT President Trump & Israeli Prime Minister
12 minutesPresident Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered statements to the press in Jerusalem ahead of their private dinner reception at the prime minister's residence. President Trump reaffirmed his committment to fighting terrorism and stopping Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised President Trump for re-asserting U.S. leadership in the Middle East and said for the first time in many years he sees hope for real change.
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Briefing on Iran's Presidential Elections
1 hour, 5 minutesFour 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 Trump's first trip to the Middle East, and the relationship between Iran and the U.S.
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Discussion on Women in Politics
1 hour, 27 minutesReps. Nanette Barragan (D-CA) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spoke about the challenges they encountered running for their seats as women and as minorities at an event hosted by the Center for American Progress in Washington, DC. The two were featured panelists in one of two panels focused on women in politics. Representatives from Emily's List, Three Point Strategies and Higher Heights for America organizations participated in the second panel. They outlined efforts to encourage women to run for public office.
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Defense and National Security Discussion with Rep. Thornberry R-TX
1 hour, 2 minutesHouse Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry (R-TX) sat down with the Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon for a discussion on military readiness, defense spending, and ongoing force modernization efforts.
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Briefing on Iran's Presidential Elections
1 hour, 5 minutesFour 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 Trump's first trip to the Middle East, and the relationship between Iran and the U.S.
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Global Challenges for Women and Girls
1 hour, 43 minutesTransportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Chelsea Clinton and Barbara Bush were among the featured speakers at the CARE national conference in Washington, DC. Topics included ending global poverty and improving the lives of women and girls.