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 election security heading into the fall elections. Plus – a conversation on the state of manufacturing in the U-S with Scott Paul, President of the...

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 to retaliate against Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 background checks on gun buyers, House Committee approves bill to add a citizenship question to the Census. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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 Congress on border security, Donald Trump talks about the Arizona abortion law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bridge in Baltimore, President Biden talks about supporting what he calls the 'care economy', National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan takes...

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; Treasury Secretary Yellen in China says U.S. will not accept another flood of inexpensive Chinese imports that threat U.S. manufacturers; preview of...

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 – discusses that party's history, policy platform – and upcoming presidential nominating convention. Plus –we hear from independent candidate and...

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 Presidential candidate Jill Stein, interview with Bloomberg Government's Zach Cohen on next week's Senate impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary...

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 firings (34); EPA Administrator Regan and Vice President Harris announced $20 billion for clean energy project financing; wreath-laying at King...

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 meeting with President Biden, NATO foreign ministers meet to discuss multiyear aid to Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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 Kitchen, President Biden speaks to Chinese President Xi by phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about why electing more veterans to elected office could be the answer to gridlock and partisanship. Plus – author and educator Rebecca Roberts...

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 ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on this National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 collapse, U.S. condemns Russia's veto of UN resolution to extend North Korea sanctions monitoring, new Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein on this...

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 Israel may now send a delegation to Washington to discuss Israel's plans to attack Hamas in Rafah in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 into opioid addiction in the US. Plus – a closer look at the political turmoil rocking Haiti with Queens College political science...

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; Congressional Gold Medal awarded to WWII Ghost Army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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; Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks by video to Senate Republicans, but not Senate Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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-SPAN's 45th anniversary. (42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices