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Washington Journal: 11/16/2023
3 hours, 1 minuteConservative author and documentarian Dinesh D'Souza discusses his film "Police State," Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) discusses U.S.-China talks, and National Resources Defense Council's Bob Deans discusses the National Climate Assessment report.
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer Holds News Conference
9 minutesSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to reporters after the Senate passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government and avert a shutdown before a midnight deadline on Friday. He also talked about the legislative agenda after the Thanksgiving recess, saying the Senate will turn its attention to the President's emergency supplemental request and appropriations bills for next year.
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President Biden Holds News Conference at APEC
24 minutesPresident Biden held a news conference from Woodside, California, amid the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit taking place in San Francisco. After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that day, he announced that they made progress on a common understanding to crack down on chemicals trafficked from China that are used to make fentanyl, improve military communications in the Indo-Pacific, and address risks associated with artificial intelligence. Moreover, President Biden reaffirmed the United States' commitment to a "one China" policy in regard to Taiwan. He also said he was not sure when the Israel-Hamas War would end, but the ultimate answer would be a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
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Washington Journal: Open Phones
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Sen. Risch & Panelists on Russia Financing Ukraine's Reconstruction
1 hour, 2 minutesAmid the Russia-Ukraine War, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) joins the Hudson Institute to discuss proposed legislation that repurposes frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
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State Dept. & Cyber Officials Testify on AI & Strategic Competition
1 hour, 24 minutesNathaniel Fick, ambassador-at-large for cyberspace and digital policy, and Matthew Graviss, chief data and artificial intelligence officer for the State Department, testified on strategic competition and the use of AI before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Tougher safeguards to prevent intellectual property theft, standards for AI usage, and collaborating with allies on new technologies were among the topics addressed.
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Pres. Biden Holds Meeting With Chinese President at APEC
10 minutesPresident Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted each other and delivered remarks on U.S.-China relations before holding a private bilateral meeting, in Woodside, California. This meeting occurred amid the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit taking place in San Francisco. APEC's stated mission is to "create greater prosperity for the people" in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting "balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration." The forum consists of 21 member economies on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, accounting for nearly 40% of the global population and nearly 50% of global trade.
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Washington Journal: Dinesh D'Souza
41 minutesConservative columnist and film producer Dinesh D'Souza discussed his latest film "Police State" and political news of the day.
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Pres. Biden Delivers Remarks at APEC CEO Summit
24 minutesPresident Biden delivers remarks at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in San Francisco.
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U.S. House of Representatives: Rep. Chip Roy R-TX Criticizes House GOP Leadership
57 minutesRep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) was critical of his own party during a speech on the House floor. The Texas Republican challenged his GOP colleagues to "name one meaningful, significant thing" the House Republican majority has done this year. His remarks came after the House avoided a government shutdown. However on Wednesday 19 House Republicans blocked consideration of a GOP bill to fund the Justice Department for most of next year - mostly because of objections from members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, which Congressman Roy is a member of. In addition to Wednesday's vote House GOP leaders shutdown plans to move forward on two funding bills last week because of internal GOP divisions.
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FDIC Chair, Federal Reserve Vice Chair & Others Testify on Oversight of Financial Regulators
2 hours, 21 minutesFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chair Martin Gruenberg said the allegations of "pervasive sexual harassment" by FDIC regulators detailed in a recent article from The Wall Street Journal were "deeply disturbing and troubling." Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee on oversight of banking regulators, Chair Gruenberg vowed to create a safe environment for all employees and hold those responsible for any harassment at the agency accountable. Also testifying were Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr, National Credit Union Administration Chair Todd Harper, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu. Several topics were addressed, including the strength of the banking industry, challenges for small businesses, recent bank failures, and proposed regulations on large financial institutions.
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Washington Journal: Rep. Adam Smith
6 minutesRep. Adam Smith (D-WA), top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, discussed aid to Israel and Ukraine and President Biden's meeting yesterday with Chinese President Xi.
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Sen. Risch & Panelists on Russia Financing Ukraine's Reconstruction
1 hour, 1 minuteAmid the Russia-Ukraine War, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) discussed proposed legislation that repurposes frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. He said this bill was needed in order to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine and could deter China from invading Taiwan. He also claimed it would be legal under international law. At the time of this event, the U.S. and its allies had frozen more than $300 billion in Russian assets in response to the invasion, and Ukraine's reconstruction costs were estimated to be over $400 billion. After Sen. Risch's remarks, foreign policy professionals also discussed the legislation. This event was hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.
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Ukrainian President's Chief of Staff on War with Russia
52 minutesAndriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urged the U.S. Congress to approve additional financial and military assistance to Ukraine during a conversation on the Russia-Ukraine war hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. He thanked the U.S. government for the support they have received since the start of the war and said additional aid from the U.S. will help secure a victory in Ukraine's fight against Russia. Mr. Yermak discussed several topics including membership to NATO, the current state of the war against Russia, preparations for winter and potential attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Russia's partnerships with Iran and North Korea.
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Pres. Biden Delivers Remarks at APEC CEO Summit
22 minutes"A stable relationship between the world's two largest economies is not merely good for the two economies but for the world," said President Biden as he discussed U.S.-China relations and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping while speaking at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco. He discussed issues of shared interest between the U.S. and China and keeping communication open between the two nations, to "avoid surprises and prevent misunderstandings." In addition, President Biden discussed jobs and the economy, private sector investments in the U.S. and Indo-Pacific, and labor rights.
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Pres. Biden Participates in Group Photo at APEC Summit
2 minutesPresident Biden participated in a group photo with leaders of other member economies during the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. APEC's stated mission is to "create greater prosperity for the people" in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting "balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration." The forum consists of 21 member economies on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, accounting for nearly 40% of the global population and nearly 50% of global trade.
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Pres. Biden Hosts Lunch at APEC Summit
12 minutesPresident Biden hosted an informal dialogue and working lunch at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. In this portion of the event, Mr. Biden delivered opening remarks on U.S. and global efforts to combat climate change.
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Sen. Risch & Panelists on Russia Financing Ukraine's Reconstruction
1 hour, 3 minutesAmid the Russia-Ukraine War, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) discussed proposed legislation that repurposes frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. He said this bill was needed in order to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine and could deter China from invading Taiwan. He also claimed it would be legal under international law. At the time of this event, the U.S. and its allies had frozen more than $300 billion in Russian assets in response to the invasion, and Ukraine's reconstruction costs were estimated to be over $400 billion. After Sen. Risch's remarks, foreign policy professionals also discussed the legislation. This event was hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib & Rabbis Call for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War
1 hour, 28 minutesA group of progressive U.S. representatives led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and several rabbis called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War, outside the Capitol. Rep. Tlaib had recently been censured by the House on November 7 after she shared a video on social media that called for Palestinian freedom "from the river to the sea." Critics said the slogan called for the abolition of Israel as a Jewish state, but Ms. Tlaib denied this, saying it instead advocated for "peaceful coexistence." The resolution advanced 234-188, with the support of 212 Republicans and 22 Democrats; four Republicans and 184 Democrats voted against it.
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General Services Administrator Testifies on Oversight of Agency - Part 1
42 minutesGeneral Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan testified on oversight of the agency and government spending on federal properties before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Questions about the new FBI headquarters, telework impacting usage of government office space, and the GSA Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program were discussed.
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General Services Administrator Testifies on Oversight of Agency - Part 2
2 hours, 10 minutesGeneral Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan testified on oversight of the agency and government spending on federal properties before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Questions about the new FBI headquarters, telework impacting usage of government office space, and the GSA Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program were discussed. In addition, Chair James Comer (R-KY) and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) had a heated exchange about the chair's past financial dealings amid a recent subpoena to Biden family members about their potential financial dealings with the president.
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Pres. Biden Delivers Remarks at APEC CEO Summit
21 minutes"A stable relationship between the world's two largest economies is not merely good for the two economies but for the world," said President Biden as he discussed U.S.-China relations and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping while speaking at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco. He discussed issues of shared interest between the U.S. and China and keeping communication open between the two nations, to "avoid surprises and prevent misunderstandings." In addition, President Biden discussed jobs and the economy, private sector investments in the U.S. and Indo-Pacific, and labor rights.
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Pres. Biden Participates in Group Photo at APEC Summit
2 minutesPresident Biden participated in a group photo with leaders of other member economies during the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. APEC's stated mission is to "create greater prosperity for the people" in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting "balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration." The forum consists of 21 member economies on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, accounting for nearly 40% of the global population and nearly 50% of global trade.
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Pres. Biden Hosts Lunch at APEC Summit
11 minutesPresident Biden hosted an informal dialogue and working lunch at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. In this portion of the event, Mr. Biden delivered opening remarks on U.S. and global efforts to combat climate change.
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Washington Journal: Rep. Adam Smith
9 minutesRep. Adam Smith (D-WA), top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, discussed aid to Israel and Ukraine and President Biden's meeting yesterday with Chinese President Xi.
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Hearing on Regulating Capital Markets
1 hour, 55 minutesA House Financial Services subcommittee held a public hearing to examine the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) oversight and regulatory enforcement of U.S. capital markets. Witnesses testifying included two former SEC officials and industry experts.
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Justices Hear Case on Trademark for "Trump Too Small" Phrase
1 hour, 19 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Vidal v. Elster, a case concerning a trademark application for the phrase "Trump Too Small." This case dates to 2018 when Steve Elster tried to get the phrase trademarked so he could use it on t-shirts. His application to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) was rejected. They cited the proposed trademark is prohibited under the Lanham Act which bans marks identifying a living individual without that person's consent. On appeal, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board agreed with the decision to reject the application. Mr. Elster argues this denial violates his free speech rights. The Supreme Court has through June 2024 to issue a ruling.
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Sen. Risch & Panelists on Russia Financing Ukraine's Reconstruction
1 hour, 1 minuteAmid the Russia-Ukraine War, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) discussed proposed legislation that repurposes frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. He said this bill was needed in order to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine and could deter China from invading Taiwan. He also claimed it would be legal under international law. At the time of this event, the U.S. and its allies had frozen more than $300 billion in Russian assets in response to the invasion, and Ukraine's reconstruction costs were estimated to be over $400 billion. After Sen. Risch's remarks, foreign policy professionals also discussed the legislation. This event was hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.
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Public Affairs Events
17 hours, 2 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.