Breitbart.com entertainment editor Jerome Hudson discusses his book "50 Things They Don't Want You to Know" and Share Our Strength's Lisa Davis discusses the group's No Kid Hungry campaign to combat childhood hunger in the U.S.
Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub talks about the money reported being raised for campaign 2020, political ads and the practice of microtargeting, and the functioning of the FEC itself at this time when it lacks a quorum. She also talks about FEC investigations.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), flanked by six House Democratic leaders, including House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) and House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler (D-NY), held a news conference following the impeachment vote against President Trump. During her beginning remarks, Speaker Pelosi said December 18th, a great day for the Constitution of the United States, a sad one for America."
Senate Majority Leader McConnell spoke on Senate floor about the House vote to impeach Pres. Trump. He called the House impeachment proceedings of Pres. Trump a "rushed and rigged inquiry" and went on to say that a political faction in the House "has succumbed to partisan rage."
Senate Minority Leader Schumer responded to Majority Leader McConnell's remarks on the impeachment of Pres. Trump. He questioned why Senator McConnell doesn't want any witnesses at the Senate impeachment trial. Senator Schumer went on say that President Trump is not above the law.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said she had a "spring in her step" one day after the House voted to approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump. "I have a spring in my step because of the moral courage of our caucus," she said at her weekly news conference. The speaker also said she would not announce House managers for the Senate trial until the parameters of the proceedings have been announced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). At the end of the news conference, she addressed remarks by the president during a campaign rally where he implied that the late Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) is in hell. "Let us pray for the president," she responded, saying he "misunderstands that cruelty is not wit."
David Ignatius, the Washington Post columnist, hosted a conversation with two experts on Iran, its political future, and its impact on the greater Middle East. Speakers focused on Ali Khamenei, the aging supreme leader of Iran, as he entered his twilight years and began to concern himself with his legacy as a leader of the Islamic republic.
Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub talks about the money reported being raised for campaign 2020, political ads and the practice of microtargeting, and the functioning of the FEC itself at this time when it lacks a quorum. She also talks about FEC investigations.
Lara Trump, a senior adviser to President Trump's reelection campaign, spoke to supporters at an event in Sterling Heights, MI, one day ahead of a scheduled rally where the president will speak across the state in Battle Creek.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) was joined by supporter Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at a rally in Venice, California.
Former Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade discussed his book "Dignity," in which he documents the plight of those living on the margins of society in America. He talked about his photos and shared stories about some of the people he befriended during his travels.
U.K. lawmakers approved to advance Prime Minister Boris Johnson's amended Brexit deal, 358-234. The vote came a week after the prime minister's Conservative Party secured a majority government in the general election and the vote on the Brexit bill paves the way for the U.K. to leave the European Union on January 31, 2020. Prior to the vote, the prime minister and other party leaders led the House of Commons in a debate about several parts of the amended bill. Among the speakers in this 50-minute portion included Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and Scottish National Party parliamentary leader Ian Blackford.
Vice President Pence hosted a "Workers for Trump" event in Saginaw, Michigan. It preceded a rally featuring President Trump across the state in Battle Creek later in the day. During the event, Pence spoke on the USMCA trade agreement and also the upcoming impeachment vote in the U.S. House.
President Trump welcomed Rep. Jeff Van Drew to the Republican Party at the White House. The New Jersey lawmaker recently switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and had voted against the two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Rep. Van Drew told reporters the switch was a better fit for him and that the president has his undying support. Also in attendance was Vice President Pence and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. President Trump also answered a few questions on the impeachment vote and other issues.
Former Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade discussed his book "Dignity," in which he documents the plight of those living on the margins of society in America. He talked about his photos and shared stories about some of the people he befriended during his travels.
Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub talks about the money reported being raised for campaign 2020, political ads and the practice of microtargeting, and the functioning of the FEC itself at this time when it lacks a quorum. She also talks about FEC investigations.
Former Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade discussed his book "Dignity," in which he documents the plight of those living on the margins of society in America. He talked about his photos and shared stories about some of the people he befriended during his travels.
