Senate votes to effectively dismiss articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas by ruling them unconstitutional for now having risen to 'high crime or misdemeanor', DC National Guard whistleblowers testify about January 6 attack, Boeing whistleblowers testify about safety culture at the company, President Biden calls for in…

House Republicans deliver articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to the Senate, House Speaker Johnson says he will not resign after second House Republican support Motion to Vacate to remove him over his support of aid to Ukraine, Supreme Court case challenges obstruction charge against January 6 defendant, President B…

Donald Trump hush-money criminal trial begins in New York City with jury selection, President Biden touts 'unprecedented military effort to defend Israel' against Iran, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel promotes free, direct online filing pilot program on Tax Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

First - We hear two perspectives on President Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan with Jared Bass of the Center for American Progress and Preston Cooper of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity. Then – Nick Penniman - founder and CEO of the nonpartisan political reform group Issue One - discusses the group's efforts to boost electi…

House passes a two-year reauthorization of FISA Section 702 after defeating an amendment that would have required a warrant, Speaker Johnson meeting former President Trump in Florida to discuss 'election integrity', President Biden speaks to National Action Network convention, White House says U.S. is keeping close watch on 'credible' Iran threats …

FBI Director Wray testifies about reauthorizing FISA Section 702 spying authority without a warrant requirement, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida says at a Joint Meeting of Congress that the U.S. should continue to play a 'pivotal role' in preserving freedom and democracy in the world, Biden Administration requires more firearms dealers to do backgr…

President Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Kishida for a state visit, discussing Indo-Pacific defense and Nippon Steel's bid to buy U.S. Steel, House defeats FISA Section 702 reauthorization procedural vote, Rep. Greene (R-GA) talks about her motion to remove Speaker Johnson (R-LA), Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas testifies before Congre…

Arizona's Supreme Court revives an 1864 law banning abortion except to save a mother's life, Speaker Johnson delays sending impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to Senate to push for full trial, Sen. Cardin (D-MD) introduces bill to have the federal government pay for the entire cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key …

Solar eclipse inspires awe as it moves across the U.S.; Donald Trump says abortion policy should be left to each state; President Biden in Wisconsin unveils new student debt relief plan; Senate back after recess to take up Homeland Security Secretary impeachment articles; Israel says a date is set for entry into Rafah to eliminate Hamas fighters; T…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – with a focus on some Third party and independent candidates this election cycle: First – a conversation with environmental activist and physician Jill Stein – running again on the Green Party ticket. Then – Angela McArdle – chair of the National Libertarian Party –…

Gov. Hochul (D-NY) on earthquake in NJ and felt in NY, President Biden surveys collapsed bridge and blocked port in Baltimore, March jobs report, Israel releases report on strikes that killed World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, Gov. Holcomb (R-IN) on next week's state visit by the Japanese Prime Minister, interview with Green Party President…

President Biden tells Israeli PM Netanyahu that U.S. policy with respect to Gaza depends on Israeli steps to address civilian harm and aid worker safety; NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary and hears from the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister; interview with Federal News Network's Drew Friedman on a new rule to protect career federal workers from…

Sen. Sanders (I-VT) joins President Biden to promote efforts to lower prescription drug costs, interview with CQ/Roll Call's Aidan Quigley on Rep. Aderholt (R-AL) calling for delay in choosing next Appropriations Committee chair to discuss spending bill process reform (7), White House asked about Palestinian-American doctor who walked out of meetin…

Donald Trump campaigns in Grand Rapids, MI on immigration and border security, President Joe Biden calls FL Supreme Court decision allowing six-week abortion ban 'outrageous', Transportation Secretary Buttigieg announces new two-person minimum railroad crew rule, Israel airstrike kills seven aid workers in Gaza with Chef Andres' World Central Kitch…

White House holds Easter Egg Roll, White House responds to Republican criticism of proclamation of Transgender Day of Visibility on same day as Easter, Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) on recovery from last week's Key Bridge collapse, U.S. meets Israeli officials virtually about planned military operation in Rafah. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Lea…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First, we talk with former Transportation Department Inspector General Mary Schiavo about the recent safety issues involving Boeing aircraft and what the flying public should know. Then, Rye Barcott—a Marine veteran and co-founder of the group “With Honor”—talks abou…

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on the inflation report and future of interest rates, Gov. Moore (D-MD) on recovery from the Key Bridge collapse, interview with Politico's Alex Guillen on new EPA large truck emissions standards (6), anniversary of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's arrest and detention in Russia on espionage charges, wreath-laying…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announces the arrest of over 200 non-U.S. citizens for drug-related crimes, interview with NPR's Hansi Lo Wang about changes to Census Bureau's questions on race and ethnicity (4), former President Trump attends wake for murdered NYC police officer, salvage operations begin at site of Baltimore bridge colla…

Baltimore bridge collapse latest from U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant, Transportation Secretary, and Rep. Harris (R-MD), plus an interview with North Carolina State University Supply Chain Management Professor Robert Handfield (10); Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) on lawsuit settlement between Florida and Disney Corporation; White House responds to reports…

Interview with Politico reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein on Supreme Court oral argument in case challenging FDA increasing access to an abortion pill (2), Gov. Moore (D-MD) and President Biden on Baltimore bridge collapse after cargo ship collision, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chooses vice presidential running mate. Mak…

Donald Trump on one court reducing his civil fraud judgement bond while he appeals and another court setting a hush-money trial date; U.S. abstains, allowing UN Security Council resolution calling for a Israel-Hamas war ceasefire to pass; Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning social media accounts for children under 14. Learn more about your ad choices.…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First – Associated Press economy reporter Chris Rugaber discusses the Federal Reserve's projections on interest rates and outlook for the U-S economy. Then – Lev Facher – correspondent for the health news website STAT News' -- discusses his year-long investigation in…

House passes a $1.2 trillion FY'24 spending bill; Senate has until midnight to pass it to avoid a shutdown. Rep. Greene (R-GA) introduces resolution to oust Speaker Johnson (R-LA). Russia and China veto U.S.-drafted UN Security Council resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Text released of $1.2 trillion FY'24 federal gov't spending package. Friday is the deadline for a shutdown; interview with Axios' Ashley Gold on Justice Deprtment antitrust lawsuit against Apple (29); House committee hearing on DC crime impact on Members of Congress and staff; Secretary of State Blinken discusses Israel-Hamas war in Egypt; Congress…

House Oversight Committee hearing on Biden impeachment investigation with ex-business partners of Hunter Biden; Speaker Johnson on FY24 spending bill package with government shutdown deadline coming Friday; President Biden announces grants & loans to Intel for chip plants in four states; Federal Reserve Chair Powell on no change to interest rates; …

Bipartisan spending agreement, including Homeland Security Dept, announced to avoid partial gov't shutdown; Defense Secretary Austin says "U.S. will not let Ukraine fail"; retired Generals McKenzie and Milley testify at House hearing on 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal; Former Trump aide Peter Navarro reports to prison; C-SPAN Co-CEO Susan Swain on C-SP…

Supreme Court hears a case on federal government communication with social media companies on content moderation, President Biden calls for $12 billion for women's health research, NBC's Scott Wong on Homeland Security Department funding dispute and deadline to avoid a shutdown (18), President Biden talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about…

First – Congress took the first step this week that COULD lead to potential ban on the popular app TikTok. We speak with national security specialist and former Commerce Department official Nazak Nikakhtar about what could be next. THEN – a conversation with data specialist Ken Block about his new book "Disproven" about his hiring by the Trump camp…

GA judge rules either DA Willis or special prosecutor Wade must leave Trump election interference case; Gaza policy disagreement hang over Irish PM Varadkar's visits DC ahead of St. Patrick's Day; interview with CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley on next gov't funding deadline (30); interview with Wesley Hedgepeth of National Council for the Social Studi…

Senate Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) calls for new elections in Israel, saying Prime Minister Netanyahu is 'too willing to tolerate the civilian toll in Gaza'; interview with Washington Post's reporter in Haiti, Widlore Merancourt (15); Vice President Harris visits a Planned Parenthood clinic in Minnesota; Senate hearing on proposed 32 hour workwe…

House passes a bill requiring the Chinese owner of TikTok divest or face a ban in the U.S., interview with Axios' Juliegrace Brufke on scarcely-attended House Republican retreat in West Virginia (18), Secretary of State Blinken on the latest efforts to get aid into Gaza, FTC Chair Khan on negative effects of Boeing's monopoly. Learn more about your…

Former Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies to a House committee about the decision not to charge President Biden for mishandling classified documents and to justify it by referring to his age and memory, President Biden meets Polish leaders at the White House on aid to Ukraine, Biden Administration welcomes Haiti Prime Minister's resignation. Lear…

President Biden releases FY'25 budget proposal, Rep. Arrington (R-TX) on House GOP FY25 budget plan, HUD Secretary Fudge resigning, FBI Dir Wray asked about House bill to ban TikTok, State Dept update on gang violence in Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv C-SPAN

First – we speak with Ryan Clancy, chief strategy for the group No Labels – about whether and WHEN they'll decide on a 3rd party "unity ticket" for the upcoming presidential campaign. Then – Jess Bravin, who covers the Supreme Court for the Wall Street Journal, discusses this week's ruling by the High Court – that states cannot kick former Presiden…

President Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania the day after his State of the Union address, RNC elects new leadership backed by Donald Trump, Senate works on a government funding package ahead of tonight's shutdown deadline, Pentagon report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

President Joe Biden will call for higher corporate taxes at his State of the Union speech tonight, House passes bill named for Laken Riley to require more illegal immigrants charged with crimes be detained, Sweden becomes member of NATO, bill to force TikTok's Chinese parent company to divest the app goes before a House committee. Learn more about …

Nikki Haley (R) and Dean Phillips (D) suspend presidential campaigns, Sen. McConnell endorses Donald Trump for president, interview with Politico's Madison Fernandez on Super Tuesday down-ballot primaries, House passes six-bill FY'24 spending package, Fed Chair Powell testifies on interest rates, NTSB Chair Homendy said Boeing has not turned over k…

President Biden announces a rule to cap credit card late fees at $8; Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-AZ) says she will not run for reelection; National Journal's Kirk Bado on Super Tuesday voting (11); White House and Pentagon on Israel-Hamas war, ceasefire talks and getting aid into Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Interview with AP's Mark Sherman on Supreme Court ruling Colorado cannot keep Donald Trump from the presidential ballot over having engaged in insurrection (10), Nikki Haley campaigns for president in Texas, Congress to vote on package of FY2024 spending bills this week, Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First – a conversation with consumer advocate, corporate critic, and four-time presidential candidate Ralph Nader - who celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this week Then, we visited Pollster, author, and communication strategist Frank Luntz to discuss his continued…

Thousands protest at funeral for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, President Biden says U.S. will airdrop food into Gaza, Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley campaigns in DC, First Lady Jill Biden launches "Women for Biden-Harris" in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Congress votes on another short-term government funding extension to prevent a shutdown Friday, President Biden & former President Trump visit U.S.-Mexico border, Defense Secretary Austin questioned at House hearing about not disclosing his recent hospitalization for days, NPS reveals Cherry Blossom peak bloom prediction. Make your donation at: c-s…

Interview with Axios' Eugene Scott on Sen. McConnell (R-KY) stepping down as Senate Republican leader (6), Hunter Biden gives a deposition in the House impeachment inquiry, President Biden gets a physical exam, Supreme Court hears a case challenging the ATF's bump stock ban. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices.…

President Biden meets with House & Senate bipartisan leadership on government funding, border security and aid to Ukraine, with three days until a partial government shutdown; State Department is asked about President Biden saying he hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by Monday; Senate Democrats seek to pass federal IVF protection bill.…

Interview with The Hill's Zach Schonfeld on Supreme Court cases on Florida and Texas laws that restrict the ability of social media companies to moderate content (1), funding for parts of the government expire at the end of the week, Pentagon review finds no 'ill intent' in not fully disclosing Secretary Austin's hospitalization in January. Make yo…

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First – a conversation with Republican Governor Spencer Cox of Utah -- chairman of the National Governors Association. We discuss his "Disagree Better" initiative and top agenda items at this week's gathering of governors here in Washington. Then, there are two segme…

President Biden announces over 500 new sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine, White House responds to Congressional Hispanic Caucus criticism of possible asylum limits, interview with Politico's Caitlin Emma on government funding deadlines (33), Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Barrett on civility. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate…

CPAC conference begins with a decidedly pro-Donald Trump bent, President Biden reportedly considering border security executive orders, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) react to Alabama's Supreme Court ruling on IVF. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Rep. Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Raskin (D-MD) on Biden impeachment inquiry and arrest of former FBI informant reportedly in contact with Russian operatives, interview with Washington Post's Danielle Douglas-Gabriel on $1.2B in student loan forgiveness for 150,000 borrowers (2), Supreme Court case on states challenging EPA's downwind clean air regulatio…

U.S. vetoes another UN Security Council resolution that calls for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza, President Biden says more sanctions to be announced against Russia after death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley vows to stay in the race, interview with Politico's Josh Gerstein on Supreme Court's no…