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May 25, 2021 George Floyd's Family Meets with President Biden
On today's program, George Floyd's family met with President Biden and VPOTUS Kamala Harris, Janell Ross of Time speaks about what his murder means a year later (6). Plus, Alexander Bolton of The Hill (16) on infrastructure talks and Elisabeth Braw of AEI on the situation in Belarus (35).
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49 min
May 24, 2021 National Guard to depart Capitol
Today's program looks at the departure of the National Guard from the U.S. Capitol. Paul Kane of The Washington Post tells us more about the security measures in place for members of Congress (10). Plus, Richard Rubin of The Wall Street Journal joins to discuss President Biden's infrastructure plan and discussions between both sides of the aisle (20).
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44 min
May 21, 2021 Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Holds
Today's program looks at the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, South Korean President Moon Jae-in meeting with President Biden, and a new White House infrastructure spending counteroffer.
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35 min
May 20, 2021 House narrowly passes massive spending bill to address Capitol security upgrades in wake of riot
Today's program looks at the latest on the passage of a Capitol security bill, which narrowly passed. Late on in the program we're joined on the phone by Averi Harper of ABC News to discuss the latest on Israel and Hamas (20), Caitlin Owens of Axios on a covid-19 vaccine booster (30), and Erik Wasson of Bloomberg on POTUS Biden's infrastructure plan (37).
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44 min
May 19, 2021 McConnell turns Senate Republicans against Jan. 6 commission
Today's program focuses on the January 6th Commission legislation which passed through the House today. Susan Ferrechio of The Washington Examiner joins by phone (11). Plus, David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post joins to discuss the latest on the investigation in NY State into Former POTUS Donald Trump. And CNBC's Steve Liesman examines today's stock market tumble.
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41 min
May 18, 2021 McCarthy announces opposition to Capitol riot commission
Today's program looks at the continued debate over a commission to investigate the attack on the Capitol from January 6th; Oliva Beavers of Politico joins by phone (10). Plus, more on POTUS Biden's tax plan with Veronique deRugy of the Mercatus Center (30) and Natan Sacks of Brookings joins by phone to talk about the conflict in the Middle East (35).
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52 min
May 17, 2021 U.S. to start sending monthly checks for children in July
Today's program looks at the latest on the fight against COVID-19. Plus, Jeff Stein of The Washington Post joins us to discuss the child tax credit (15) and Greg Stohr of Bloomberg on the latest abortion case to go before the Supreme Court (30).
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44 min
May 13, 2021 CDC: Vaccinated people can now remove masks in most group settings
Today's program looks at the latest guidance from the CDC on maks, we speak with Melanie West of the Wall Street Journal on the impact on the economy (10). Plus, more on the Colonial Pipeline and a discussion with Jerry Moore on Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) who is poised to be the next House Republican Conference Chair (35).
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49 min
May 12, 2021 House Republicans oust Cheney from leadership
Today's program looks at the latest on the ouster of Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) from House Republican leadership. Plus, more on the pipeline with Sec. of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and domestic terrorism with Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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34 min
May 11, 2021 Uber, Lyft to Provide Free Rides to Covid-19 Vaccine Sites Until July 4
Today's program hits on the latest on covid-19 with Dr. Leana Wen (10) and more on the fight in the Senate of the S.1, a voting rights bill with Jordain Carney of The Hill (20). Plus, more on the escalation of tensions in Israel and growing gas lines due to the Colonial Pipeline cyber hack.
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48 min

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Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you the "Q&A"…