Progressive evangelical leader Rev. Jim Wallis discusses his book "Christ in Crisis," and Heritage Foundation's Stephen Moore discusses the Trump Administration's economic record and how it could impact the 2020 election.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified on her department's student loan debt forgiveness program before the House Education and Labor Committee. The hearing largely focused on the Education Department's implementation of a program aimed at helping highly indebted students who had taken out loans to pay for educations at institutions that misrepresented graduate outcomes, including job placements and potential salaries, leaving the students highly indebted, often with no way of paying back the money borrowed to cover tuition. Ms. DeVos defended her department's administration of the program, saying she had a duty to protect students as well as taxpayers.
President Trump participated in a video call with servicemembers overseas this holiday season. Afterwards he took a few questions from reporters on various topics including his thoughts on North Korea's threat against the U.S. for Christmas.
Deval Patrick, the 2020 presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor, spoke with voters at a town hall in Laconia, New Hampshire. The candidate talked about a number of issues with attendees, including economic growth and ways to combat the nation's opioid epidemic. Following the discussion, Mr. Patrick greeted some of those in attendance, and then spoke briefly with the media.
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson, who was the first woman in U.S. history to lead a combatant command, discussed defense policy and international security at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC.
On this edition of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast we sit down with the Newseum's Vice President of Content and Exhibit Development Patty Rhule to talk about Jon Stewart and the exhibit around his anchor desk. We talk about The Daily Show, how it educated a new generation about Washington and how humor can be used to make a point.
President Trump participated in a video call with servicemembers overseas this holiday season. Afterwards he took a few questions from reporters on various topics including his thoughts on North Korea's threat against the U.S. for Christmas.
Actress and activist Jane Fonda spoke at the National Press Club about the need to address climate change and why she was willing to be repeatedly arrested to raise awareness for the issue.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on the Environment held a hearing on the economic effects of climate change. This was the fifth hearing from House Oversight in a series on climate change. The witnesses discussed the economic impacts of global warming and the role it will play in the future.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the impacts of wildfires on electric grid resiliency. Lawmakers asked about wildfire mitigation technology, forest management and power system reliability. Among the witnesses testifying were professors, public utility industry leaders and Energy Department national laboratory officials.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the impacts of wildfires on electric grid resiliency. Lawmakers asked about wildfire mitigation technology, forest management and power system reliability. Among the witnesses testifying were professors, public utility industry leaders and Energy Department national laboratory officials.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified on her department's student loan debt forgiveness program before the House Education and Labor Committee. The hearing largely focused on the Education Department's implementation of a program aimed at helping highly indebted students who had taken out loans to pay for educations at institutions that misrepresented graduate outcomes, including job placements and potential salaries, leaving the students highly indebted, often with no way of paying back the money borrowed to cover tuition. Ms. DeVos defended her department's administration of the program, saying she had a duty to protect students as well as taxpayers.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified on her department's student loan debt forgiveness program before the House Education and Labor Committee. The hearing largely focused on the Education Department's implementation of a program aimed at helping highly indebted students who had taken out loans to pay for educations at institutions that misrepresented graduate outcomes, including job placements and potential salaries, leaving the students highly indebted, often with no way of paying back the money borrowed to cover tuition. Ms. DeVos defended her department's administration of the program, saying she had a duty to protect students as well as taxpayers.
President Trump participated in a video call with servicemembers overseas this holiday season. Afterwards he took a few questions from reporters on various topics including his thoughts on North Korea's threat against the U.S. for Christmas.
Deval Patrick, the 2020 presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor, spoke with voters at a town hall in Laconia, New Hampshire. The candidate talked about a number of issues with attendees, including economic growth and ways to combat the nation's opioid epidemic. Following the discussion, Mr. Patrick greeted some of those in attendance, and then spoke briefly with the media.
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson, who was the first woman in U.S. history to lead a combatant command, discussed defense policy and international security at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC.
