National Constitution Center President & CEO Jeffrey Rosen discusses constitutional issues in the news and Foundation for the Defense of Democracies' Benham Ben Taleblu discusses the latest on the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap deal.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spoke to reporters following a closed-door conference meeting on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The speaker also briefed reporters on the latest negotiations with conservative House members who have thwarted his plan to pass measures to fund the government and avoid a government shutdown. According to news reports, the speaker told conservatives who are threatening to try to oust him from the leadership position to "bring it on." The speaker would not confirm those comments with reporters. On impeachment, he addressed concerns by some Republicans that there isn't sufficient evidence to move forward with an impeachment.
"Absolutely, not, not at the time I see any reason to support a motion to vacate," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-CA) told reporters when asked if she would support efforts by some of her conservative colleagues to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-GA) from his post over government spending.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) discussed the Democratic Party's policy agenda with reporters on Capitol Hill. He contrasted Democratic and Republican priorities and covered a variety of topics, including a potential government shutdown, an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and immigration.
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) held a news conference from his office on Capitol Hill following his announcement that he will not seek reelection. He said his decision was based upon his age, saying that it is time for younger generations to take the lead in politics. Moreover, Sen. Romney said there was "no question" that the Republican Party was beholden to former President Donald Trump, whom he said was the leader of the greatest portion of the party, describing the wing as "populist" and "demagogue." The senator was also asked about the impeachment inquiry against President Biden, saying he saw no evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors. Finally, when asked if he supports a third-party presidential candidate in 2024, he cast doubt that such a candidate could be successful.
President Biden delivered remarks on the U.S. economy at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, a Washington, DC suburb. He spoke on the successes of his economic plan, pointing to job creation, the low unemployment rate, and the manufacturing boom in America. The President also contrasted his plan with that of Republicans, referring to their plan as "MAGA-nomics," and vowed to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
The 2023 Emmy Awards had been scheduled for September 18th ... But because of the writers and actors strike in Hollywood, they won't be held until next year ... January 15th -- which happens to be the same day as the Iowa Republican Party's first-in-the-nation presidential caucus. Distraught by the delay? Can't wait for either the Emmys or Iowa? The C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" to the rescue! We're marking what would have been Emmys week in our own way: Top moments in presidential campaigns featuring Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning TV shows. Every person you'll hear was a presidential candidate -- or campaigning for a presidential candidate -- and every TV show you'll hear them talk about won -- or was nominated for -- an Emmy .... Because in this podcast, C-SPAN's The Weekly goes to the Emmys ... or, more accurately, the Emmys come to C-SPAN's "The Weekly."
2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie met with voters at a barbecue hosted by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in Rye, New Hampshire. He was introduced by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) and his wife Gail, who both talked about their long-standing relationship with Mr. Christie, a former New Jersey governor. Mr. Christie answered questions on a number of domestic and foreign affairs topics, and also met and took pictures with many of those in attendance.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy delivered remarks in Washington, DC on his plan to dramatically reduce the federal workforce -- by up to 75% from the 2022 estimated national headcount of 2.87 million. Mr. Ramaswamy made this announcement and revealed details of the plan at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank established by former members of the Trump administration. Following his remarks, he spoke about the plan with Brooke Rollins, the institute's founder.
Senators brief reporters following a meeting with Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerburg, the founder of ChatGPT and CEOs of Google and other tech companies to discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Georgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talks about the civil rights and civil liberties cases taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court during World War Two and the influence that FDR had on the justices.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on a range of domestic and international issues. Topics included U.K.-China relations, regulating artificial intelligence (AI), energy security, trade policy and health care services and research.
"If the Chinese Communist Party continues on its current course, I don't think we are going to have an option but to successfully decouple or diversify in key areas," said Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Chair Gallagher joined ranking member of the committee, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), for a conversation hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations on strategic competition with China and its challenges. They discussed several topics, including the Chinese economy, Taiwan, trade and human rights concerns, and growth of the Chinese military.
Georgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talks about the civil rights and civil liberties cases taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court during World War Two and the influence that FDR had on the justices.
Viewer calls.National Constitution Center President & CEO Jeffrey Rosen discusses the importance and impact of the U.S. Constitution and constitutional issues in the news.
Georgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talks about the civil rights and civil liberties cases taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court during World War Two and the influence that FDR had on the justices.
