Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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The fresh perspective of sitcom fish-out-of-water stories offer amusing insights into the ever-changing face of America.
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, kabul, pakistan, haiti, ashraf ghani, michael, xiidra, ghani, biden, l'oreal...
Source: Comcast Cable

31 31

Sitcom laughs have helped generations of Americans come to grips with their place in a supposed "classless" society.
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, kabul, biden, isis, haiti, saigon, pentagon, michael holms, vietnam,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on the president's 2022 budget request. The secretary was questioned about current border security operations, migration policy, cybersecurity threats, combating domestic terrorism and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for foreign nationals from certain Central American countries. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Committee
Topics: mayorkas, sec, biden, texas, chair thompson, fema, new york, thompson, cisa, katko, tsa, norman,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

State officials and public affairs professors testified about federal food assistance before a virtual House Agriculture subcommittee hearing. More specifically, they examined the income eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Among the witnesses were Minnesota Assistant Commissioner for Children and Family Services Tikki Brown and Georgia Center for Opportunity Research Director Erik Randolph. Sponsor: House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition,...
Topics: minnesota, maryland, georgia, hardy, brown, randolph, mr. randolph, ms. brown, new hampshire, eitc,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Homeland Security convened a hearing to examine the pros and cons of police using facial recognition technology. Robert Williams, who was among the witnesses testifying, filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Police after they used the technology to arrest him. The technology falsely identified him as a shoplifting suspect. He testified on his experience and the negative impact it has left on his family. Others testifying included policy experts, a...
Topics: mr. williams, fbi, alexander, gao, china, friedman, mr. tolman, detroit, new york, laurin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

Texas State legislators testified before a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee about their state's proposed election laws. Witnesses responded to questions related to voter ID requirements, polling hours and locations, the potential impact of the law on minorities and voters of color, early voting, and voting access for those with disabilities. Democratic legislators from Texas have been in Washington, DC since July to prevent the state's legislature from having a quorum preventing the...
Topics: texas, ms. thompson, ms. perales, mr. bernal, ms. collier, mr. raskin, texas, washington, thompson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

[LIVE] Housing & Urban Development Dept. officials and experts discuss access and affordability issues in a new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: hud, los angeles, california, jennifer, peggy, robin, dennis, bpc, anne, keith, american housing
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

The House Rules Committee met to consider the reconciliation bill as part of President Biden's agenda. Sponsor: House Rules Committee
Topics: mr. mcgovern, biden, mr. smith, mr. cole, pelosi, mr. brady, neal, mr. pallone, mcgovern, smith,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

House Republican leaders held a briefing on the legislative agenda and the 2021 election results. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (CA) said voters in several states rejected Democrat's agenda and disagreed with their stance on school boards, crime and immigration. Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY) called Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) a "lame duck speaker." Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: virginia, washington, texas, biden, new york, nancy pelosi, san antonio, louisiana, terry...
Source: Comcast Cable

16 16

The House Rules Committee debated the rule to remove a member of Congress from House Committees. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) came under heavy criticism for her controversial statements, including suggesting violence against members of Congress and claims that school shootings are "false flag" operations. Committee chair Jim McGovern (D-MA) began his opening statement saying, "We have never had a hearing like one this before," and accused Republican leadership of...
Topics: greene, ethics committee, florida, marjorie taylor greene, california, jefferson, georgia, steve...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held his weekly news conference the day after President Joe Biden's inauguration. He criticized the new administration's executive orders. He said the GOP party will be unified and work for the American people even though there are differences of opinions among the members on certain policy issues. Other topics discussed included Rep. Liz Cheney's (R-WY) role in the leadership, the Capitol attack, and former President Trump's role in the Republican...
Topics: mr. mccarthy, biden, trump, washington, white house, keystone, f.b.i., pennsylvania
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

House Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) called on Speaker Pelosi to bring the House back into session to address the situation in Afghanistan. Leader McCarthy asked that lawmakers be briefed on ongoing evacuation efforts and security threats in the country. He also responded to a variety of questions including whether President Biden should be impeached, the U.S. should maintain troops in Afghanistan, and if U.S. leaders should negotiate with the Taliban. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, mccarthy, biden, kabul, pelosi, nancy pelosi, kevin mccarthy, goldstar,...
Source: Comcast Cable

17 17

House Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) called on Speaker Pelosi to bring the House back into session to address the situation in Afghanistan. Leader McCarthy asked that lawmakers be briefed on ongoing evacuation efforts and security threats in the country. He also responded to a variety of questions including whether President Biden should be impeached, the U.S. should maintain troops in Afghanistan, and if U.S. leaders should negotiate with the Taliban. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and...
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, biden, pelosi, kabul, nancy pelosi, kevin mccarthy, intel
Source: Comcast Cable

14 14

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki briefed reporters on the president's agenda. She took questions on several topics including the infrastructure bill, Haitian migrants in Texas, a possible government shutdown, and assertions of executive privilege from former President Trump regarding investigations into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Joining the press secretary was Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who provided an update on the Haitian refugee situation in Del Rio,...
Topics: jen, mayorkas, haiti, texas, china, afghanistan, white house, biden, mexico, centcom, karen,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

House Republican leaders held a briefing on the legislative agenda. They took questions on Democrats' efforts to raise the debt ceiling and continue funding the federal government past the fiscal year as well as Democratic spending proposals. The leaders were joined by Budget Ranking Member Jason Smith (MO), Appropriations Chair Kay Granger (TX) and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX). Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: biden, mr. scalise, pelosi, china, russia, israel, mitch mcconnell, mr. smith, trump, opec, oregon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

Experts testified on weather forecasting as a tool for preparedness and its defense against extreme weather before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. Topics discussed included extreme weather mitigation, STEM education, and improvements to the National Weather Service. Sponsor: House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Topics: noaa, uccellini, mr. uccellini, chair johnson, florida, lucas, gao, johnson, texas, mr. johnson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Experts on extremist groups testified before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee about how veterans are being recruited to join these groups and ways to prevent former military members from being targeted for membership. Discussion included first amendment rights, and ways to support veterans during the transition out of the military. Sponsor: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Topics: fbi, afghanistan, takano, mr. butler, jones, mr. segal, beirich, oklahoma city, butler, miller,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Experts on extremist groups testified before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee about how veterans are being recruited to join these groups and ways to prevent former military members from being targeted for membership. Discussion included first amendment rights, and ways to support veterans during the transition out of the military. Sponsor: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Topics: takano, mr. butler, fbi, jones, rosendale, afghanistan, mr. jones, mr. segal, beirich, miller,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

At his weekly news conference, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (CA) argued that passage of President Biden's social spending proposal would be rejected by voters and Democrats will lose their majorities in Congress. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: mr. mccarthy, biden, pelosi, mccarthy, i.r.s., gosar, donald trump
Source: Comcast Cable

18 18

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified on the administration's border & immigration policies at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Secretary Mayorkas callled the U.S. immigration system broken and urged Congress to act to fix it. Other topics discussed included reunited children who were separated from their families under the Trump administration, monetary settlement negotiations with separated families, vetting Afghan refugees and immigration...
Topics: biden, mexico, grassley, afghanistan, graham, mayorkas, white house, cruz, joe biden, trump, dhs,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Finance experts and civil rights advocates testified on barriers LGBTQ individuals face in the financial services industry before a House Financial Services subcommittee. Witnesses talked about the need for federal legislation that would recognize and protect LGBTQ people and prevent discrimination in areas such as employment, housing and banking. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion
Topics: ms. walker, texas, wagner, north carolina, beatty, philadelphia, sears, david chapelle, ms. beatty,...
Source: Comcast Cable

9 9.0

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (CA) held a briefing on the legislative agenda. He criticized Democrats for spending levels and increasing the national debt. When asked if GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Green (GA), Paul Gosar (AZ) and Lauren Boebert (CO) are "distractions to winning back the majorities next year," the leader said anything that deviates from the GOP messaging "causes problems." Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: biden, mr. mccarthy, mccarthy, lauren boebert, pelosi, omar, luria, virginia, house, california,...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

House Republican leaders held a briefing to highlight the situation on the Southern Border, arguing the rise in overdose deaths from drugs like fentanyl are tied to the surge in migration on the border. Other topics included raising the debt ceiling and whether former President Trump would be nominated to serve as House Speaker if the Republicans control the chamber after the next election. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: joe biden, virginia, pelosi, mitch mcconnell, ohio, steve scalise, biden, washington
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

Former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) leaders testified before the Senate Commerce committee about the need to adequately fund the agency in order to ensure its ability to protect consumer privacy. The witnesses, who were former FTC chairs and technologists, talked about the challenges the agency faces in privacy protection in the digital space. Also discussed was the creation of a privacy bureau within the agency. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Committee
Topics: ftc, california, colorado, moran, u.k., washington, fischer, eu, georgetown, cantwell, morandi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

The House Administration Committee held a "Member's Day" hearing on legislation regarding voting rights and election laws. The hearing was open to all members of the House of Representatives to come and speak on legislative items, offering ideas, solutions, or opinions on the legislation in question. Sponsor: House House Administration Subcommittee on Elections
Topics: new york, texas, washington, people 's house, butterfield, taylor, d.c., sec, davis, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

14 14

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a press briefing a day after a crowd of people breached security at the U.S. Capitol. She called on Vice President Pence to use the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office saying he, "incited an armed insurrection against America." She also said the House was prepared to begin impeachment proceedings. The speaker went on to call for the resignation of the chief of the capitol police, and spoke about security concerns related...
Topics: donald trump, joe biden, white house, putin, georgia, kamala harris, trump, house, pelosi
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a press briefing a day after a crowd of people breached security at the U.S. Capitol. She called on Vice President Pence to use the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office saying he, "incited an armed insurrection against America." She also said the House was prepared to begin impeachment proceedings. The speaker went on to call for the resignation of the chief of the capitol police, and spoke about security concerns related...
Topics: pelosi, donald trump, putin, joe biden, georgia, white house, washington, jamie raskin, house,...
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

Lawmakers and experts discussed renewable energy development on public land during a House subcommittee hearing. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Topics: blm, california, levin
Source: Comcast Cable

20 20

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a press briefing a day after a crowd of people breached security at the U.S. Capitol. She called on Vice President Pence to use the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office saying he, "incited an armed insurrection against America." She also said the House was prepared to begin impeachment proceedings. The speaker went on to call for the resignation of the chief of the capitol police, and spoke about security concerns related...
Topics: donald trump, joe biden, trump, georgia, putin, house, white house, kamala harris
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing to examine consumer and employment arbitration agreements. Among the witnesses were labor relations attorney Roger King and former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, who shared her experience with forced arbitration. At the start of the hearing, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) outlined his proposed legislation, titled the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act or FAIR Act. Rep. Johnson said if Congress passes the bill it would ban the enforcement of forced...
Topics: amazon, mr. king, ms. carlson, florida, california, mr. weiss, nadler, johnson, david cicilline,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt and other public health officials testified before a remote House subcommittee on the government's coronavirus response and the progress of vaccine distribution. Several witnesses expressed concern over the lack of speed in getting vaccines to communities of color and rural areas across the country and the need for a robust manufacturing and supply chain line. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Topics: biden, fda, cdc, washington, michigan, guthrie, china, california, florida, fema, virginia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

12 12

House Ways and Means Committee members met for a second day to consider the FY2021 budget resolution to address the pandemic. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: new york, neal, ferguson, biden, virginia, cuomo, pennsylvania, schneider, panetta, texas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

9 9.0

Religious leaders participated in a virtual discussion hosted by the Heritage Foundation about restrictions on religious freedoms during the coronavirus pandemic. Agudath Israel of America Executive Vice President Chaim Dovid Zwiebel spoke about restrictions on religious gatherings during the pandemic and his involvement in a Supreme Court case that argued against these restrictions due to first amendment protections on religious freedoms. Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Matt Sharp...
Topics: matt, kathryn, new york, cuomo, nevada, california, zwiebel, emily, catherine, congregation
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly briefing on Capitol Hill. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: pelosi, paris, joe biden, russia, biden, biden administration, house, white house, burma, putin
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

[LIVE] House Ways and Means Committee members meet for a second day to consider the FY2021 budget resolution to address the pandemic. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: mr. smith, buchanan, panetta, mr. beyer, irs, mr. schneider, nebraska, mr. larson, suozzi, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

15 15

Health and Human Services Secretary Nominee Xavier Becerra testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Topics: mr. becerra, becerra, california, murray, biden, marshall, braun, burr, moran, murkowski, hassan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

House Ways & Mean Committee members met to discuss and debate the FY2021 budget resolution. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: biden, neal, washington, california, white house, mr. brady, illinois, florida, missouri, nevada,...
Source: Comcast Cable

23 23

House Democratic leaders spoke to reporters outside the White House following a meeting with President Biden concerning his economic rescue plan. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and several chairs of committees tasked with developing the legislation outlined next steps. Sponsor: White House | News Media Stakeout
Topics: pelosi, biden, white house
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a virtual hearing on how the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting the opioid epidemic and people and children's mental health. Topics discussed included the rise in overdose deaths, the negative effects on children's socialization skills due to e-learning and mental health care access Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related...
Topics: evans, mr. stringer, jackson, cole, missouri, mr. evans, coleman, etc., biden, oklahoma,...
Source: Comcast Cable

2 2.0

The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel held a hearing with members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee who present their findings and recommendations to change the Army's Criminal Investigative Division. After a brief recess, the committee returned to question the heads of several military criminal investigative organizations, including the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). Several topics were discussed, including cooperation with local authorities,...
Topics: osi, martin, navy, speier, fernandez, madame chair, mr. lopez, garcia, bullard, marshall, fbi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Voting rights experts, state officials and civil rights attorneys testified before a House Administration subcommittee to examine voting access in America. Lawmakers asked about various state voting laws, 2020 election early voting, the impact of congressional redistricting and other voting rights issues. Among the witnesses were Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman (R), Southern Coalition for Social Justice Interim Executive Director Allison Riggs and UCLA Latino Policy and Politics...
Topics: washington, butterfield, north carolina, texas, wisconsin, california, ucla, georgia, aguilar,...
Source: Comcast Cable

2 2.0

A House Oversight subcommittee held a virtual hearing to examine the nation's organ transplant waitlist system. Among those testifying were medical doctors, organ transplant candidates and recipients along with executives from organ donation non-profits. Lawmakers heard first-hand testimony from two patients waiting for liver transplants. Throughout the hearing, subcommittee members asked about racial equity in organ transplantation and ways to improve the OPO system, or organ procurement...
Topics: oregon, porter, mr. wadsworth, mr. miller, mr. ferrera, pressley, biden, brown, ms. cryer, johnson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

The House Administration Subcommittee on Elections held a hearing examining state voter list maintenance systems and protections. State officials and voting rights advocates answered a range of questions, including ways to improve the efficiency of voter lists, state laws and regulations, voter access and how purging voter rolls impact communities of color. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: wisconsin, ms. phillips, davis, indiana, texas, ms. lakin, meredith, butterfield, aguilar,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on the impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement, the Northern Ireland peace accord signed in 1998. Witnesses included former U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Mitchell Reiss and Monica McWilliams, who served as one of the signatories on the 1998 agreement. The two-hour hearing focused on reaffirming the U.S. role in future talks amid recent violence and tension. Witnesses also called for President Biden to appoint a new special...
Topics: ireland, u.k., eu, europe, scotland, belfast, london, biden, keating, european union, brussels,...
Source: Comcast Cable

15 15

A House Education and Labor subcommittee held a virtual hearing to examine worker protections provided by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Among the witnesses testifying were National Employment Law Project Executive Director Rebecca Dixon, labor attorney Paul DeCamp and United Farm Workers President Teresa Romero. Lawmakers mainly questioned the witnesses about protections for farmers, domestic workers and tipped employees. They also asked about the impact of the pandemic on low-wage workers and...
Topics: flsa, mr. decamp, washington, ms. dixon, ms. romero, california, roosevelt, new york, comcast,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on the impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement, the Northern Ireland peace accord signed in 1998. Witnesses included former U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Mitchell Reiss and Monica McWilliams, who served as one of the signatories on the 1998 agreement. The two-hour hearing focused on reaffirming the U.S. role in future talks amid recent violence and tension. Witnesses also called for President Biden to appoint a new special...
Topics: ireland, u.k., eu, europe, scotland, belfast, london, biden, keating, european union, brussels,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual oversight hearing on the Voting Rights Act. A panel of civil rights and election law experts testified on discriminatory practices used to suppress the vote in minority and low-income communities with focus on recent voting rights laws enacted in some states. Republicans in those states say these laws have been enacted to protect election integrity, while civil rights groups argue they are designed...
Topics: georgia, texas, nelson, vra, fischbach, north carolina, ms. nelson, new york, shelby, john lewis,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on the Sackler family's role in the U.S. opioid crisis. The Sacklers own Purdue Pharma, which produced and marketed the highly addictive opioid Oxycontin. The Attorney Generals from Massachusetts and Idaho testified about the need for Congress to close a bankruptcy law loophole that would allow the Sacklers to avoid future liability against lawsuits and protect their personal wealth. Republicans argued about the importance of addressing...
Topics: sackler, purdue, purdue pharma, massachusetts, idaho, healy, biden, richard sackler, mexico, fda,...
Source: Comcast Cable

12 12

The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a hearing to examine threats posed to U.S. national security from China. Appearing before the committee were a panel of national security experts, including William Evanina, former director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (2014-21). Among the topics discussed were intellectual property theft, xenophobia and ethnic profiling, disinformation regarding COVID-19, semiconductor manufacturing, and the need to invest in future...
Topics: china, ccp, prc, gillibrand, huawei, beijing, academia, pottinger, jinping, russia, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

11 11

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on student loan debt and bankruptcy reform. Witnesses discussed the rising cost of higher education and the barriers many borrowers encounter when trying to discharge their student loan debt through bankruptcy. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: grassley, ms. gonzalez, whitehouse, durbin, illinois, cornyn, blumenthal, california, itt, akers,...
Source: Comcast Cable

17 17

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the threat of domestic terrorism and extremism in the United States. Hearing from a panel of experts in hate crimes and domestic terrorism, they discussed several topics including the rise of white supremacy, attacks on religious institutions and people of faith, and the targeting of Asian Americans because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also addressed the role social media companies can play in combating the rise...
Topics: mr. goldenberg, fbi, mr. henderson, peters, europe, portman, hassan, ossoff, rosen, mr. yang,...
Source: Comcast Cable

11 11

Dr. Rachel Levine, Health and Human Services assistant secretary, discussed COVID-19 vaccination efforts and public health priorities with The Washington Post. She spoke about the importance of getting vaccinated, mask mandates at the state and local levels, and reopening schools in the Fall. She also addressed the highly infectious COVID-19 Delta variant and the danger it poses to those not vaccinated, as well as how vaccines have proven highly effective against severe infection from the...
Topics: levine, frances, sec, washington, cdc, biden, pennsylvania, etc., rachel levine, britain, pfizer,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Michael McCaul (R-TX) joined a virtual discussion hosted by The Hudson Institute about U.S. and China relations. The representative called China the "greatest long term national security threat to the next generation" of Americans and condemned China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims calling it "genocide." Rep. McCaul responded to questions on a variety of topics including the Chinese surveillance state, the 2022 Beijing Olympics, the attack...
Topics: china, ccp, hong kong, taiwan, beijing, wuhan, mccall, biden, hudson institute, houston, pompeo,...
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a virtual hearing on how the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting the opioid epidemic and people and children's mental health. Topics discussed included the rise in overdose deaths, the negative effects on children's socialization skills due to e-learning and mental health care access Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related...
Topics: evans, mr. stringer, jackson, cole, missouri, mr. evans, coleman, etc., oklahoma, clark, butler,...
Source: Comcast Cable

17 17

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) virtually held her weekly news conference on the legislative agenda. She spoke about President Biden's infrastructure plan, bipartisanship, economic stimulus, and the COVID-19 vaccination progress. When asked if Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) should step down from Congress or be removed from committee due to allegations of sexual misconduct, she said the "integrity of Congress" is important. Speaker Pelosi went on to say that " if in fact these...
Topics: biden, california, pelosi, white house, jefferson, mendham, usc, chad
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

A House Science, Space & Technology subcommittee held a hearing on NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover. Witnesses included leading scientists and researchers, who answered several questions about life on Mars, the future of space exploration, and space partnerships with the private sector. Sponsor: House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Topics: nasa, meyer, china, babin, sherlock, jezero, johnson, venus, beyer, bozak, bosak, carbon, florida,...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra defended the president's 2022 budget request before a House Appropriations subcommittee. Lawmakers pressed Secretary Becerra on several HHS programs and topics, including the care of unaccompanied migrant children who cross the southern border, coronavirus response and vaccination efforts, Indian health services, maternal mortality and morbidity, and fetal tissue research ban. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health...
Topics: biden, nih, madame chair, cdc, hhs, california, barta, texas, washington, xavier becerra, biden...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held a briefing on the legislative agenda. The leader criticized Democrats' support for DC statehood, expanding the Supreme Court and handling of the Southern Border. He also responded to former President George W. Bush's comments about the Republican party, in which he said the party is, " isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist." The leader said President Bush's description is different from reality, sighting gains...
Topics: mr. mccarthy, biden, mccarthy, d.c., house, white house, washington, mcconnell, florida,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

Immigration policy experts testified about unaccompanied migrant children at the border between the United States and Mexico during a hearing held by the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation and Operations. Witnesses representing the American Immigration Council, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), and the Heritage Foundation discussed the situation at the southern border, why unaccompanied children are coming to the United States, and the legal process of seeking...
Topics: biden, mexico, uac, california, garcia, cartel, trump, higgins, tvpra, mr. reichlin-melnick,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Acting Assistant Defense Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs David Helvey, and Joint Staff Deputy Director for Middle East Affairs Brig. Gen. Matthew Trollinger testified on the process and implications of the drawdown, and the ongoing counterterrorism mission. They were also asked about support for the Afghan National Army, concerns over the Taliban's ties to Al Qaeda, and Iran's influence...
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, china, biden, kabul, tele, mr. helvey, al qaeda, caliban, iran,...
Source: Comcast Cable

2 2.0

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the new chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sat down for a virtual conversation as part of the 51st annual Washington Conference on the Americas. Rep. Meeks provided a perspective on the role Congress plays in helping to guide U.S. foreign policy in the western hemisphere. He also discussed U.S. priorities for the region and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsor: Council of the Americas,Americas Society
Topics: meeks, caribbean, washington, biden, chevron, latin america, new york, venezuela, south america,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

The House Administration Subcommittee on Elections held a hearing examining state voter list maintenance systems and protections. State officials and voting rights advocates answered a range of questions, including ways to improve the efficiency of voter lists, state laws and regulations, voter access and how purging voter rolls impact communities of color. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: wisconsin, ms. phillips, davis, indiana, texas, ms. lakin, meredith, butterfield, aguilar,...
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The House Administration Committee held a hearing on improving the U.S. Capitol police force considering the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Appearing before the committee were security and law enforcement professionals, including the Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton and Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. House of Representatives William Walker. Several topics were discussed including the need for continuous training, open channels of communication amongst law enforcement stakeholders,...
Topics: mr. blanton, blanton, walker, capitol police board, gibson, singh, davis, aoc, buchanan, mr. davis,...
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Voting rights experts testified before the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections about access to voting. Witnesses discussed the impact of efforts to increase access to voting including early voting, universal mail-in voting, ballot drop boxes, and the need for updated federal voting legislation. They also spoke about the impact on minorities of reduced polling locations and long wait times to vote. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: texas, california, butterfield, pettigrew, ms. longoria, steil, mr. morris, harris, pennsylvania,...
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The House Administration Subcommittee on Elections held a hearing on voter ID laws and election administration practices. Voting rights scholars and representatives from civil rights organizations answered questions on litigation against voting rights laws in some states, proof-of-citizenship policies and lack of multilingual voting materials. Several members asked how these practices and policies would impact communities of color. Sponsor: House House Administration Subcommittee on Elections
Topics: florida, georgia, illinois, california, north carolina, mexico, pennsylvania, mr. chair,...
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A House subcommittee convened a hearing to discuss electric vehicles and the potential benefits for the economy and the climate. Industry proponents and opponents outlined the pros and cons with building a nationwide electric vehicle infrastructure. This hearing comes as House Democrats consider legislation, the CLEAN Future Act, which aims to address climate change effects via reducing greenhouse gas pollution. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
Topics: china, oklahoma, mr. britton, europe, california, biden, washington, chargers, mr. palmer,...
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The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Rights examined evictions during the coronavirus pandemic. The hearing focused primarily on the CDC's residential eviction moratorium, which is set to expire on June 30, 2021. Witnesses testifying included NAACP Washington Bureau Director Hilary Shelton, Heritage Foundation Research Fellow Joel Griffith, Memphis Area Legal Services CEO Cindy Ettingoff and University of Memphis Law Professor Katy Ramsey Mason. They assessed the...
Topics: johnson, mr. shelton, mr. griffith, cdc, chair cohen, ramsey mason, memphis, tennessee, raskin,...
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) discussed the party's legislative agenda at a news conference. Topics included border security, infrastructure, and the newly announced January 6 Capitol attack House select committee. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: mr. mccarthy, china, f.b.i., mccarthy, pelosi, new york, house, biden, france, pro tempore, mr....
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College and University leaders testified on safely returning to campus during the coronavirus pandemic before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. They responded to questions regarding requiring vaccination, tracking COVID-19 outbreaks on campus, and the mental health costs of online education. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Topics: xavier, ucla, mr. harris, california, washington, murray, china, verret, burr, biden, new orleans,...
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The House Select Climate Crisis Committee held a hearing on modernizing the electric grid. Experts and energy industry executives testified on investments in grid expansion and modernization, renewable energy, job creation, energy storage, permitting and regulations. They also discussed the impact of extreme climate events on the nation's grid, such as wildfires, flooding, and freezing temperatures. Sponsor: House Select Climate Crisis Committee
Topics: ibew, texas, ms. fisher, ms. apsey, biden, mr. skelly, crenshaw, mr. skelley, ms. fischer, itc,...
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[LIVE] A House subcommittee examines police use of facial recognition technology. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Topics: mr. williams, alexander, fbi, china, friedman, mr. tolman, detroit, gao, laurin, williams, tolman,...
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge testified on infrastructure equity before the House Financial Services Committee. She answered questions on several topics including affordable housing, homelessness, the rising cost of home ownership, and the pandemic related eviction moratorium that is slated to expire on July 31st. The secretary previously served in Congress as the Democratic representative of Ohio's 11th District (2008-21). Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: cuba, texas, california, china, mcallen, laredo, mr. lamalfa, russia, national anthem, pro tempore,...
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Texas State legislators testified before a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee about their state's proposed election laws. After a brief recess witnesses continued to respond to questions related to voter ID requirements, polling hours and locations, the potential impact of the law on minorities and voters of color, early voting, and voting access for those with disabilities. Democratic legislators from Texas have been in Washington, DC since July to prevent the state's legislature from...
Topics: texas, ms. collier, ms. thompson, mr. bernal, collier, davis, abbott, fallon, washington, ms....
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State Department and Pentagon officials testified on U.S. security assistance in the Middle East at a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing. Lawmakers asked about U.S. security cooperation with Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and other partners in the region. Other topics included Chinese and Russian influence in the Middle East and reporting violations of arms transfers. Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Topics: china, egypt, ms. resnick, israel, iran, russia, uae, biden, syria, ms. stroul, yemen, murphy,...
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[LIVE] The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a hearing on the threat of domestic terrorism and extremism in the United States. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Topics: fbi, peters, mr. goldenberg, mr. henderson, portman, europe, biden, jones, fema, isis, israel,...
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