First -- with Thursday night's first debate between President Biden and former President Trump still fresh in Americans' minds - a discussion on whether presidential debates still serve voters and ways to improve them. That conversation with Clea Connor from the group OPEN TO DEBATE Then –Yuval Levin of the American Enterprise Institute discusses h…

The day after the first presidential debate of the year, President Joe Biden heads to Raleigh, NC and Donald Trump to Chesapeake, VA, interview with USA Today's Maureen Groppe on Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron deference precedent for federal regulations (20), House passes FY2025 spending bills for DoD, DHS and State Department, Secretar…

Preview of CNN Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Supreme Court rules women in Idaho can, for now, get emergency abortions at hospitals, Attorney General Garland announces nearly 200 arrests in $2.7 billion health care fraud crackdown, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg testifies about policies to promote EV's, Secretary of Sta…

Supreme Court rules the federal government can contact social media platforms to combat misinformation, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says migrant encounters on southern border have dropped since the president's executive orders, Speaker Johnson previews Thursday's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Rep. Luna on her reso…

Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange released from a British prison in deal to plead guilty in U.S. court to a charge of espionage and return to Australia, House Rules Committee starts work on FY2025 national security spending…

Two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs abortion decision, first presidential debate in three days, Treasury Secretary Yellen on $100 million affordable housing initiative, Gov. Youngkin (R-VA) on job-creating foreign investment, State Department on Israeli Prime Minister saying the 'intensive' phase of military operations in Gaza will so…

First – Former Trump administration official Paul Dans discusses the Heritage Foundation's 2025 Presidential Transition Project that serves as a compilation of policy proposals for the next conservative administration. Then – Educated We Stand's Jennifer Jenkins discusses her organization's efforts to combat the influence conservatives have wielded…

Sens. Ernst (R-IA) and Hawley (R-MO) speak at Faith & Freedom Coalition conference, interview with The Hill's Zach Schoenfeld on Supreme Court decision upholding federal ban banning domestic abusers from having guns (18), Vice President Harris speaks to UNITE HERE union in NYC, Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr (I) on being excluded from…

Supreme Court rejects an attempt to rule that a tax on wealth is unconstitutional, CNN says Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. did not qualify for the presidential debate next week, House Intelligence Committee chair Mike Turner (R-OH) warns about Russia's nuclear anti-satellite capabilities, Biden administration says it will…

Juneteenth federal holiday celebrations - remarks from VP Harris, President Biden, Sen. Cornyn (R-TX); Rep. Good (R-VA) says his primary election with state Sen. McGuire is 'too close to call'; HHS Secretary Becerra speaks at Latino officials summit in Las Vegas; Senate passes bill to encourage nuclear energy; former Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) on delega…

Interview with Washington Post's Maria Sacchetti on President Biden shielding undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation while they apply for permanent residence and citizenship (2); Boeing CEO David Calhoun at Senate hearing on airplane safety whistleblowers; Senate Republican block Democrats' attempt to pass bill to ban firearm bump s…

Gov. Moore (D-MD) pardons over 175,000 marijuana convictions, Biden-Harris 2024 ad targets Donald Trump as 'convicted felon', Donald Trump meets with black voters in Detroit, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg meets with President Biden at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet and Israel says it will pause fighting…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – First – President Biden was in Italy earlier this week for the annual G-7 summit. We speak with Emily Benson from the Center for Strategic & International Studies about the challenges facing the alliance. Then – after years of reducing its nuclear arsenal - there a…

Supreme Court rules ATF cannot ban semiautomatic rifle bump stocks, House passes defense policy bill with 'culture war' amendments, Defense Secretary Austin on Russian President Putin's demands for a ceasefire with Ukraine, Pope Francis speaks to G7 Summit about Artificial Intelligence, Congressional Dads Caucus Chair Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) on Father's…

Supreme Court rules abortion pill mifepristone will still be available, Donald Trump meets House and Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, President Biden meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at G7 Summit in Italy, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker testifies before a Senate committee about agreement with Boeing to improve safety, Microsoft President B…

House votes to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt of Congress, reaction to the arrest of eight migrants in U.S. with suspected ties to ISIS, Federal Reserve does not change interest rates, Senate hearing on illegal e-cigarette sold in U.S., interview with Washington Times' Lindsey McPherson on House starting debate on defense policy bill (34…

Jury convicts Hunter Biden on all three federal gun charges, House Rules Committee considers resolution holding Attorney General Garland in contempt of Congress for defying subpoena of audio of President Biden interview, former Gov. Cuomo (D-NY) testifies in closed session before House subcommittee on COVID-19 and nursing home policy, Secretary Bli…

Secretary of State Blinken visits the Middle East to support the latest Israel-Hamas war ceasefire and hostage release proposal, Politico's Daniel Lippman on French President Macron calling snap elections after losses in EU voting to right-wing parties (23), FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on 'risk & crisis communications'. Learn more about your…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – First – as the nation and world commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we speak with author Michel Paradis about his book "The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day and the Birth of the American Superpower." Then – a conversation with Libertarian Presidential Can…

President Biden meets Ukrainian President Zelensky in France and apologizes for aid delay, President Biden urges against isolationism in speech at American Ranger Monument at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, former President Trump campaigns in Phoenix, Libertarian Party Presidential nominee Oliver Chase outlines his platform, Labor Department issues jobs…

President Biden and world leaders at D-Day 80th Anniversary in France praise veterans and denounce Russia's war against Ukraine, Gov. Youngkin (R-VA) speaks at National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA, State Department on deadly Israeli airstrike on school that Israel says was Hamas base, former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon given until July…

Senate fails to advance a bill to guarantee access to contraception, Rep. Jeffries (D-NY) and Rep. Donalds (R-FL) on news reports that Donalds says Black people were better off under Jim Crow, House passes FY'25 Military Construction-VA Spending Bill, President Biden in France ahead of Thursday's 80th anniversary of D-Day, interview with Washington…

President Biden issues executive order to end migrant asylum between ports of entry if encounters go above 2,500/day, Attorney General Garland tells House Judiciary Committee he will not be intimidated by Republican theories the Justice Department is being weaponized against Donald Trump, House passes bill to sanction ICC for seeking arrest warrant…

Dr. Anthony Fauci before House committee forcefully denies accusations that he tried to suppress discussion that COVID-19 was leaked from a lab, federal gun charges trial of Hunter Biden begins in Delaware, interview with USA Today's Lauren Villagran on Mexican president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S.-Mexico relations (28), White House on latest …

First – we'll hear from David Salvo, Senior fellow and managing director for the Alliance for Security Democracy, which is part of the German Marshall Fund. We discuss the threat of foreign interference in the fall election. Then – a conversation about combatting the rise in healthcare-acquired infections in the U.S. with former Republican New York…

President Biden says it's "reckless" to call the Trump hush money guilty verdict rigged. Donald Trump again calls the verdict a "scam" and vows to appeal. WV Sen. Joe Manchin switches from Democrat to Independent. President Biden presents an Israeli-backed Gaza ceasefire plan. National Hurricane Center Director on hurricane season, which starts Jun…

Jury finds Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts in the hush money trial, interview with USA Today's Zach Wichter on Boeing presenting quality and safety improvement plan to FAA (10), EPA Administrator Regan on $900 million for clean energy school buses, State Department asked about new, proposed Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution at UN, Vice …

President Biden and Vice President Harris appeal to African-American voters in Philadelphia, UVA's Larry Sabato on effect of Trump hush-money trial verdict and Hunter Biden gun-charge trial on presidential election (10), Sen. Graham (R-SC) visits Israel and says that county will "never have to worry' about U.S. support, Secretary of State Blinken v…

Joe Biden and Donald Trump campaigns hold news conferences outside Trump hush-money trial in New York City, interview with Politico's Brittany Gibson on Libertarian Party Convention (18), IDF and White House react to Gaza civilians killed in fire after Israel airstrike targeting Hamas leaders, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on exercise and mental hea…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – First – on this Memorial Day weekend, retired Navy Captain Gene Moran discusses how the military honors America's fallen war heroes. Then – RAMA YADE of the Atlantic Council discusses the economic and national security reasons why the Kenyan President's visit to th…

International Court of Justice issues an order calling on Israel to "immediately halt" its military operation in Rafah, Gaza, Defense Secretary Austin tells Naval Academy graduates they will soon lead servicemembers "through tension and uncertainty", Kenyan President Ruto attends State Department luncheon with Vice President Harris, presidential ca…

Bipartisan border security bill fails in Senate vote, President Biden holds news conference with Kenyan President Ruto, more university presidents testify before Congress on antisemitism on campus and pro-Palestinian protests, Attorney General Garland announces antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation & Ticketmaster, House passes a bill to prohibit th…

Interview with MarketWatch's Chris Matthews on cryptocurrency regulation bill in House (1), White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on his trip to Israel and briefings on Rafah, Nikki Haley gives foreign policy speech, President Biden welcome Kenyan President for state visit, former scientific adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies befo…

Secretary of State Blinken tells a Senate Committee he wants to work with Congress on an appropriate response the ICC chief prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister; President Biden in NH announces 1 million veterans' claims approved under the PACT Act; Senate Majority Leader Schumer sets up bipartisan border security bill …

ICC Chief Prosecutor seeks arrest warrants on war crimes against Hamas leaders & Israel Prime Minister and Defense Minister; U.S. offers 'official condolences' on helicopter crash death of Iranian president; Defense Secretary Austin promises more military aid after meet with Ukraine Defense Contact Group members; Senate to revote on bipartisan bord…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – First – Inside Elections deputy editor Jacob Rubashkin discusses key Senate races to watch that will determine control of the upper chamber this fall. Then – Author and Georgetown Law Professor Sheryll Cashin discusses the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Educ…

House passes bill condemning calls to defund the police as leading to increased violence towards officers, President Biden marks 70th anniversary of Supreme Court's 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, Commission on Presidential Debates co-chair Frank Fahrenkopf on decision by Biden & Trump campaigns to schedule their own debates, Homeland Se…

House Judiciary Committee votes to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt for blocking access to audio of President's interview with classified documents investigation special counsel, group of House Freedom Caucus Republican show support at Donald Trump hush-money trial, President Biden announces 'major step' in marijuana rescheduling, House pa…

President Biden & former President Trump agree to two presidential campaign debates, in June on CNN and in September on ABC; group of House Republican plan to attend Donald Trump hush-money trial in New York City; President Biden pays tribute at National Peace Officers Memorial Service; FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg apologizes at a House hearing for …

President Biden raises tariffs on Chinese EV's, solar panels, semiconductors and steel & aluminum, Speaker Johnson attends Donald Trump hush money trial, House votes on FAA reauthorization, Secretary Blinken makes surprise trip to Ukraine, Attorney General Garland speaks at Brown v. Board of Education decision 70th anniversary. Learn more about you…

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and State Dept deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel on Israel-Hamas war; interview with Baltimore Banner's Pamela Wood on candidates in Tuesday's primary for U.S. Senator from Maryland (18); FERC approves new rules on electricity transmission; Treasury Secretary Yellen on expected 100 percent tariff on Chinese EV…

First - we'll hear from representatives of both the college Republicans and Democrats about the campus protests and issues motivating young voters this election cycle. First up is Sohali Vaddula of the College Democrats of America and then Courtney Hope Britt of the College Republican National Committee Plus – a conversation with former House Democ…

The House Judiciary Committee holds a field hearing in Arizona on immigration and border security. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu doubles down on need to root out Hamas in Rafah, despite President Biden's threat to withhold arms. UN General Assembly voted to support Palestinian membership. White House National Economic Council Chair Brainard on p…

Republicans criticize President Biden saying he will not supply weapons to Israel for a Rafah military operation, Speaker Johnson says he wants to move on from the failed vote to remove him, Senate disagreement over amendments to FAA bill bumps up against Friday deadline, Acting Labor Secretary Su questioned about report showing sexual harassment a…

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser & MPD Chief Pamela Smith on clearing the pro-Palestinian protester tent encampment at GWU, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms the U.S. paused an arms shipment to Israel last week, House passes a bill to require a citizenship question in the census questionnaire, President Joe Biden in Wisconsin announces multi-billion do…

President Biden at Holocaust Museum's Days of Remembrance warns of “ferocious surge of antisemitism” in U.S. in a speech at the Holocaust Memorial Museum's Day of Remembrance ceremony, Education Secretary Cardona questioned at House hearing about college campus antisemitism investigations, Rep. Greene (R-GA) meets again with Speaker Johnson (R-LA) …

Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire deal with Israel proposed by Egypt & Qatar, Donald Trump fined again and threatened with jail time for hush-money trial gag order violation, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is running for reelection, Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) push for a vote to remove Speaker Mike J…

First - as campus protests continue across the country, a discussion about the history of student activism with Angus Johnston -- a history professor at Hostos Community College in the City University of New York Then – a conversation with former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh about addiction in the U.S. - his own journey through addiction and recover…

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife are indicted for alleging accepting bribes, May jobs report, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on campus protests, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on upcoming launch of crewed Boeing Starliner, President Biden awards Presidential Medals of Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

President Biden says pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses have a right to protest peacefully, but have no “right to cause chaos”, Gov. Hobbs (D-AZ) signs bill repealing 19th century abortion law, Senate work on FAA bill expected to go into next week, late Rep. Payne, Jr (D-NJ) remembered at funeral as dedicated public servant. Learn more …