Category Archives: U.S. Politics

7 Candidates Explain Why They Should Be The Next Head Of The Democratic National Committee

January 24, 2017 C-SPAN News http://MOXNews.com
The seven declared candidates running to be chair of the Democratic National Committee participated in a forum. They answered questions on how they would expand the committee’s reach and boost its effectiveness in the 2020 elections, following the Democrats’ 2016 national defeat, and talked about ways to diversify the committee’s staff and cadre of contractors.
Joy-Ann Reid moderated this “DNC Chair Candidates Forum 2017” held in the Jack Morton Auditorium of George Washington University.

Tom Price Confirmation Hearing To Become Secretary Of Health And Human Services Dept

January 24, 2017 C-SPAN News http://MOXNews.com
Representative Tom Price (R-GA) testified before the Senate Finance Committee on his nomination to be Health and Human Services secretary in the Trump administration. Representative Price in his remarks committed to several committee members he would work with them to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable health coverage as congressional Republicans continued working toward their pledge to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. He also talked about the solvency of Medicare, Medicaid expansion, and his trading of health care stocks. Regarding his investments, he once again defended his actions, calling them ethical, legal,

Donald Tump And Mike Pence Administer The Oath Of Office For White House Senior Staff Members

January 22, 2017 C-SPAN News
President Trump and Vice President Pence spoke at a ceremony for the swearing-in of White House staff including Kellyanne Conway. The president in his remarks previewed his schedule for the upcoming week, which included a visit in Washington with British Prime Minister Theresa May.

President Donald Trump Attends Inauguration National Prayer Service At The National Cathedral

January 21, 2017 C-SPAN News
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence and their families attended the 58th Presidential Inauguration National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The interfaith service traditionally held the morning after the inauguration featured prayers and readings from religious leaders of many faiths, along with musical performances. The service marked the end of the official inaugural schedule.