Washington Today

House Republicans hold their first hearing in the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, with the Oversight Committee Chair saying they have “a mountain of evidence” that will show that the President Biden “abused his public office for his family’s financial gain” through son Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings.

President Biden dedicates a new library in Tempe, Arizona to the late Sen. John McCain… who was a close friend even when a political foe, and the President warns about what he says is the threat to democratic values posed by Donald Trump and the MAGA republican movement.

Not much changing in on the federal government funding front. Senate still moving ahead on a bipartisan 45 day funding bill to prevent a government shutdown starting Sunday, and the House Republican majority still plans to vote on their own, different version of a short-term spending bill on Friday, while continuing in the meantime to work on full fiscal year spending bills.

Hawaii energy company officials testify before a U.S. House committee about cause of the deadly and destructive wildfires in Maui and whether they could have been prevented or at least the damage minimized.

Hawaii energy company officials testify before a U.S. House committee about cause of the deadly and destructive wildfires in Maui and whether they could have been prevented or at least the damage minimized.

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House and Senate continue on separate government funding paths ahead of a potential shutdown after Saturday, Sen. Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife plead not guilty to federal corruption and bribery charges, U.S. Army Private Travis King is released by North Korea to U.S. custody.

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President Biden joins UAW picket line Michigan, House and Senate taking different approaches on federal spending four days before a possible government shutdown, FCC Chair moves to reinstate net neutrality rules, more Democratic Senators call for Sen. Menendez to resign over federal bribery charges.

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Sen. Menendez (D-NJ) vows to fight federal bribery charges and stay in office, Speaker McCarthy (R-CA) on plans for spending bills this week, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on effects of possible government shutdown, interview with C-SPAN's Peter Kiley on our 'Books That Shaped America' series website. (38)

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal 

First – as a government shutdown looms on Capitol Hill – a closer look at federal spending and a new projection showing the federal budget deficit expected to hit $2 Billion dollars this fiscal year. That conversation with Marc Goldwein – senior vice president for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Then - Victor Cha of the Center for Strategic & International Studies discusses the recent meeting between Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un - and what it means for Russia's War Against Ukraine.

Plus –a conversation with Mary Dickson –an advocate for survivors of nuclear weapons testing in the U.S. during the 1950s and 60s. She'll discuss her push for compensation for victims of radiation exposure – and the impact of the recent "Oppenheimer" movie.

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House Rules Committee meets on four FY'24 spending bills, a new strategy from Speaker McCarthy (R-CA) after efforts to pass short-term government funding to prevent a shutdown October 1 failed; President Biden creates the first ever federal office on gun violence prevention; Sen. Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife are indicted for taking bribes to benefit Egypt, UAW expands strike against GM & Stellantis, but not Ford; Campaign 2024: GOP candidates Nikki Haley in New Hampshire, Donald Trump in Iowa, Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio.

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Interview with Axios' Stef Kight on Speaker McCarthy (R-CA) losing another procedural vote on government spending, with still no path to avoiding shutdown Oct 1 (4); Ukrainian President Zelensky meets House & Senate leaders, and President Biden, in Washington, asking for more military aid; White House asked about Canada's accusation that India was behind assassination of Indian-Canadian Sikh leader.

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Interview with Politico's Jennifer Haberkorn on House Republican negotiations on a temporary government funding bill to avoid a shutdown (6), Federal Reserve does not raise interest rates, Attorney General Garland testifies before a House Committee on Hunter Biden and Donald Trump investigations, President Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in New York City.

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House Republicans delay procedural vote on a temporary federal government funding bill to avert a shutdown in 12 days amid party infighting, President Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine in speech to United Nations, five Americans in prisoner swap with Iran back on U.S. soil.

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Five American hostages freed from a deal between the U.S. and Iran are returning to American soil. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described an emotional conversation with them following their release early this morning. We'll hear from him and Republican reaction coming up. Congress is back to work today, facing a September 30th deadline to fund the government. The House Rules Committee is meeting this afternoon to discuss a short-term deal reached between Republicans from the Freedom Caucus and Main Street Caucus that will fund the government through October 31st. And tonight is the premiere of our new series, Books That Shaped America. In partnership with the Library of Congress, we'll explore ten books from American literature that provoked thought, won awards, led to significant societal changes, and are still discussed today.

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