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Washington Journal's holiday Authors Week series continues with NPR "Morning Edition" co-host Steve Inskeep discussing his latest book "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America."

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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.

Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week, C-SPAN was on the road in Iowa as 2024 presidential candidates brought along surrogates to help make their cases to caucusgoers, with just three weeks to go until the Hawkeye State's first-in-the-nation contest. Florida Congressman Matt Gates stumped for former President Donald Trump in Iowa. Governor Ron DeSantis was with Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, also in the Hawkeye State. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with voters in Phoenix. Also, conversations with political reporters Stephen Gruber-Miller and Paul Steinhauser on the latest campaign news in New Hampshire and Iowa.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Whitaker held a news conference ahead of winter holiday travel. Mr. Buttigieg talked about how his department made Southwest Airlines pay over $740 million--a $140 million penalty and over $600 million in refunds and reimbursements--after an operational meltdown during 2022's winter holiday season that resulted in about 17,000 flights being canceled and over two million passengers being stranded. "These steps are designed to send a message to the airline sector that if you fail to take care of passengers, our department will hold you accountable," he said, remarking that a new precedent had been set. This news conference took place just outside the nation's capital at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.

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First Lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House holiday decorations inspired by the theme of "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season. She also acknowledged the more than 300 volunteers who worked over a week to design and install the decorations.

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A look at the White House holiday decorations, which included 98 Christmas trees, 72 wreaths, over 33,000 ornaments, and nearly 142,000 holiday lights. The decorations were inspired by the theme "magic, wonder, and joy" and took a week to install with the help of more than 300 volunteers.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers took part in the annual lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. This year's tree is from a national forest in West Virginia.

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Members of the Caucus to Convention Committee for Iowa's Boone County GOP met to discuss the importance of the state's first-in-the-nation presidential caucus with community members. The conversation centered on the difference between a caucus and a primary. This community meeting was held ahead of the 2024 Iowa Caucus, scheduled for January 15.

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2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to voters in Phoenix. He appealed to younger voters and talked about the challenges they face when it comes to financial stability. He also discussed the effects of homelessness in the U.S. and how it correlates with housing prices and inflation.

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Defense Department officials discussed space and airborne missiles at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Topics included hypersonic missile defense, increasing space capability, and defense industrial base challenges.

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NPR "Morning Edition" co-host and author Steve Inskeep discussed his latest book "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America."

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"There is no magic pot of money that we can draw from the support that we have designated for Ukraine, that is running out, it's running down. We are nearly out of money that we need," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken when asked during his year-end news conference about the implications of a delay or stoppage in aid for Ukraine if a supplemental funding request does not pass in Congress. On the Israel-Hamas war, the secretary asked, "how can it be, that there are no demands made of the aggressor, and only demands made of the victim," in response to criticisms of Israel's retaliation against Hamas. Other topics addressed included U.S. hostages around the world, China and the Taiwan Strait, and strengthening partnerships with friends and allies across the globe.

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First Lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House holiday decorations inspired by the theme of "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season. She also acknowledged the more than 300 volunteers who worked over a week to design and install the decorations.

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A look at the White House holiday decorations, which included 98 Christmas trees, 72 wreaths, over 33,000 ornaments, and nearly 142,000 holiday lights. The decorations were inspired by the theme "magic, wonder, and joy" and took a week to install with the help of more than 300 volunteers.

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Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chair of the House Committee on U.S.-China Competition, and Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall joined other government officials and tech industry leaders for a discussion on the investment and implementation of artificial intelligence during the 10th annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Several topics were addressed, including the benefits AI applications offer the military, the importance of private-public partnerships in AI development, and budget needs for research and investment. They also addressed competition from adversaries, such as China, and the need to work alongside allies and partners to facilitate faster AI innovation and implementation.

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2024 GOP presidential candidate and governor Ron DeSantis held a town hall in Johnston, Iowa. There he spoke to voters focusing on Second Amendment rights. Republican Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie joined the Florida governor in answering audience questions, which covered numerous topics including limiting government power and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) discussed his policy priorities for the second year of the 118th Congress with Axios, which he said included lowering costs and focusing on mental health. He also faulted the House Republican-majority for ineffective management, specifically negotiations over long-term funding for the government, saying they were "not interested in getting things done. They've been much more interested in playing partisan politics..." In September, Rep. Kim announced that he would challenge incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in a 2024 primary election, shortly after news broke that Sen. Menendez was indicted on federal bribery charges.

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Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) discussed his policy priorities for the second year of the 118th Congress with Axios, which included advancing U.S. nuclear energy, returning to a normal appropriations process, and securing the border. Rep. Duncan is chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security.

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"You are now a part of a nation with a rich history of progress, innovation and resilience," said former first lady Melania Trump during remarks at a naturalization ceremony as part of the Bill of Rights Day celebration at the National Archives in Washington, DC. "For me, reaching the milestone of American citizenship marked the sunrise of certainty," expressed Mrs. Trump who became a naturalized citizen in 2006 after moving to the U.S. in 1996. Also delivering remarks at the ceremony was United States Archivist Colleen Shogan.

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NPR "Morning Edition" co-host and author Steve Inskeep discussed his latest book "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America."

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Former Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Michael Harari and former Egyptian Ambassador to Turkey Abderahman Salaheldin joined the Middle East Policy Council for a discussion on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas war. Topics included humanitarian issues in Gaza, the history of conflict between Israel and Iranian proxy groups, and a clear solution for Palestinians in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza.

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Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chair of the House Committee on U.S.-China Competition, and Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall joined other government officials and tech industry leaders for a discussion on the investment and implementation of artificial intelligence during the 10th annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Several topics were addressed, including the benefits AI applications offer the military, the importance of private-public partnerships in AI development, and budget needs for research and investment. They also addressed competition from adversaries, such as China, and the need to work alongside allies and partners to facilitate faster AI innovation and implementation.

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Senior leadership from the Department of Health and Human Services and the FBI testified on the protection of rights and safety of children in foster care before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law. Several topics were addressed, including efforts to stop abuse and neglect of children in the foster care system, holding child welfare agencies accountable, resources needed to conduct investigations, and concerns over reports of children missing from the welfare system. They also discussed the need for and importance of conducting medical screening for signs of abuse in recently found children.

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The Senate Health Committee held a public hearing to examine the obesity and diabetes epidemics. Topics included how these diseases have turned into epidemics in the U.S., prevention and treatment, and research and innovation to help those battling the diseases.

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John Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general (Bush administration, 2001-03), and John Malcolm from the Heritage Foundation discussed presidential powers and the Supreme Court during a virtual conversation hosted by the Federalist Society. Several topics were addressed, including pending legal and civil trials against former President Trump, presidential immunity, Hunter Biden, and a potential impeachment of President Biden. They also touched on the recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that disqualifies President Trump from appearing on the 2024 ballot, calling the court's decision not "well-reasoned."

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Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.