The Trump administration announced a ban on most flavored vaping products on Jan. 2. C-SPAN looks at the evolution of the president's position, congressional hearings on teen vaping, and we discuss the issue with health care reporter Andrew Siddons.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held a campaign event in Vinton, Iowa, where he spoke about expanding Obamacare, making climate change a priority, and investing in education and the workforce. Introducing Vice President Biden at the event was Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA, 1st District).
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about the recent killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by a U.S. drone strike. Leader McConnell also complained about Speaker Pelosi's refusal to submit the two Articles of Impeachment against President Trump.
Earlier today, Senate leaders Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and John Cornyn (R-TX) came to the floor to discuss the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and the President Trump impeachment process.
Earlier today, Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Minority Whip Dick Durbin came to the floor to discuss a war powers resolution that would force a debate and vote in Congress to prevent war and escalation of hostilities with Iran. Senator Kaine is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Armed Services Committee.
Earlier today, Republican Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) came to the floor to discuss the impeachment process of President Trump. He then offered a motion to dismiss the two House-passed articles of impeachment against the president.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Jovita Carranza to be President Trump's second administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Earlier today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell came to the floor to discuss the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by a U.S. drone strike, and U.S. relations with Iran. He also talked about the impeachment process of President Trump.
Earlier today, Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Minority Whip Dick Durbin came to the floor to discuss a war powers resolution that would force a debate and vote in Congress to prevent war and escalation of hostilities with Iran. Senator Kaine is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Armed Services Committee.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Jovita Carranza to be President Trump's second administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to reporters about the impeachment process against President Trump. Sen. Schumer responded to comments made earlier by Leader McConnell on impeachment trial rules saying, "Whoever heard of a trial without witnesses and documents? It's unprecedented."
Earlier today, Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine came to the floor to discuss a war powers resolution that would force a debate and vote in Congress to prevent war and escalation of hostilities with Iran. Senator Kaine is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees.
The Senate Finance Committee met to consider the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, known as the USMCA. Following opening statements by lawmakers, the committee voted to favorably send the trade agreement to the full Senate. Senators Whitehouse (D-RI), Toomey (R-PA) and Cassidy (R-LA) voted against the legislation.
Senate Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) held a press conference with reporters following the committee's approval of the U.S.-Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade deal.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the impeachment process against President Trump. Leader McConnell announced that he has the votes to pass a resolution to start an impeachment trial without requiring witness testimony.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to reporters about the impeachment process against President Trump. Sen. Schumer responded to comments made earlier by Leader McConnell on impeachment trial rules saying, "Whoever heard of a trial without witnesses and documents? It's unprecedented."
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green delivered keynote remarks.
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, activists and community leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria and Tunisia joined a panel to discuss efforts to bolster democratic values, transparency and good governance in their respective countries.
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined U.S. Institute of Peace President Nancy Lindborg and former U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar (Burma) Derek Mitchell for a panel discussion moderated by PBS "NewsHour" correspondent Nick Schifrin.
The Senate Finance Committee met to consider the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, known as the USMCA. Following opening statements by lawmakers, the committee voted to favorably send the trade agreement to the full Senate. Senators Whitehouse (D-RI), Toomey (R-PA) and Cassidy (R-LA) voted against the legislation.
Senate Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) held a press conference with reporters following the committee's approval of the U.S.-Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade deal.
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green delivered keynote remarks.
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, activists and community leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria and Tunisia joined a panel to discuss efforts to bolster democratic values, transparency and good governance in their respective countries.
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined U.S. Institute of Peace President Nancy Lindborg and former U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar (Burma) Derek Mitchell for a panel discussion moderated by PBS "NewsHour" correspondent Nick Schifrin.
