The National Constitution Center hosted a discussion on Shakespeare's influence on the American founders, on American history and on our constitutional values. Speakers included Kevin Hayes, author of "Shakespeare and the Making of America"; Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director of The Old Globe Theatre; and Lucas Morel of Washington and Lee University.
The Senate is meeting to continue debate on overriding President Trump's veto of the 2021 Defense Authorization bill, military setting pay, programs & policy for the next year. A vote to limit debate on the override is scheduled for 1pm ET.
Former Federal Election Commission member Hans von Spakovsky joined a panel of Trump and Biden campaign legal advisers on the future of federal election law. The virtual event was hosted by the Federalist Society.
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) was interviewed about her time as a legislator on Capitol Hill, reflecting on her 32 years serving in the U.S. House, most recently as chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee. She talked about her upbringing in a Jewish immigrant family with Eastern European roots and how that inspired her to enter politics and her approach to lawmaking. Rep. Lowey also talked about her ascent into the ranks of the Appropriations Committee, and about some of her relationships with other lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Peter King, R-NY, was interviewed weeks before retiring from the U.S. House after a Capitol Hill career spanning 14 terms and nearly three decades, including four years atop the Homeland Security Committee. Rep. King talked about his relationships with the four presidents with whom he worked over his Capitol Hill career, as well as some of his legislative successes including the securing of financial compensation for first responders to the 9/11 attacks. Also discussed were his hobbies of fiction writing and boxing and possibilities for his career after leaving the U.S. House.
Get to know some of the new women members of the House of Representatives as C-SPAN sits down with six of them to discuss what called them to public service.
President Trump delivered remarks on his administration's efforts over the past year, including the response to COVID-19, vaccine development, and the economy.
Law professor John Fabian Witt examined the relationship between law, epidemics, and public health guidelines. He was interviewed by Georgetown University law professor & director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin.
The University of Chicago's Kathleen Belew and the Wall Street Journal's Jillian Kay Melchior talked about the Proud Boys and Antifa, right and left-wing groups, respectively, that have used violent tactics to further their goals.
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) was interviewed about her time as a legislator on Capitol Hill, reflecting on her 32 years serving in the U.S. House, most recently as chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee. She talked about her upbringing in a Jewish immigrant family with Eastern European roots and how that inspired her to enter politics and her approach to lawmaking. Rep. Lowey also talked about her ascent into the ranks of the Appropriations Committee, and about some of her relationships with other lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Get to know some of the new women members of the House of Representatives as C-SPAN sits down with six of them to discuss what called them to public service.
Law professor John Fabian Witt examined the relationship between law, epidemics, and public health guidelines. He was interviewed by Georgetown University law professor & director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin.
The National Constitution Center hosted a discussion on Shakespeare's influence on the American founders, on American history and on our constitutional values. Speakers included Kevin Hayes, author of "Shakespeare and the Making of America"; Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director of The Old Globe Theatre; and Lucas Morel of Washington and Lee University.
The Senate is meeting to continue debate on overriding President Trump's veto of the 2021 Defense Authorization bill, military setting pay, programs & policy for the next year. A vote to limit debate on the override is scheduled for 1pm ET.
Former Federal Election Commission member Hans von Spakovsky joined a panel of Trump and Biden campaign legal advisers on the future of federal election law. The virtual event was hosted by the Federalist Society.
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) was interviewed about her time as a legislator on Capitol Hill, reflecting on her 32 years serving in the U.S. House, most recently as chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee. She talked about her upbringing in a Jewish immigrant family with Eastern European roots and how that inspired her to enter politics and her approach to lawmaking. Rep. Lowey also talked about her ascent into the ranks of the Appropriations Committee, and about some of her relationships with other lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Peter King, R-NY, was interviewed weeks before retiring from the U.S. House after a Capitol Hill career spanning 14 terms and nearly three decades, including four years atop the Homeland Security Committee. Rep. King talked about his relationships with the four presidents with whom he worked over his Capitol Hill career, as well as some of his legislative successes including the securing of financial compensation for first responders to the 9/11 attacks. Also discussed were his hobbies of fiction writing and boxing and possibilities for his career after leaving the U.S. House.
