Francisco. An estimated 1 million americans are watching on television as well. San francisco was the side of the signing of the United Nations to order 31 years ago. Thus, its a appropriate place to move this debate. The subject of which is foreign and defense issues. The questioners tonight our max franken, associated editor of the new york times, henry ultra, it diplomatic respond of the diplomat son, and richard, the correspondent at nbc news. The ground rules tonight are basically the same as they were for the first debate two weeks ago. The questions will be alternated between candidates. At the toss of a coin governor herder will take the first question. Huge question sequence will be as follows. The question will be asked and the candidate will have up to three minutes to answer. His opponent will have up to two minutes to respond. Prior to the response the questioner find a one necessary with up to two minutes to reply. Each candidate will have three minutes for closing statem
Hello, everyone. The first page of the New York Times is not the venue for discussing classified information. The white house podium is not the venue for discussing classified information. We are here today having this discussion because of an irresponsible, anonymous leaks to the New York Times. There is no good scenario as a result of this New York Times report. Who is going to want to cooperate with the United States Intelligence Committee . Was going to want to be a source or asset if they know that their identity could be disclosed . Which allies will want to share information with us if they know that some rogue Intelligence Officer can give that information on the front page of a major u. S. Newspaper . Specifically, there are two bad scenarios that emerge from this report. Number one, this report makes it more difficult to come to a consensus on this matter to verify intelligence. And number two, this level of controversy and discord play directly into the hands of russia, and
University announced winners for the annual george polk awards in journalism. They talked about the challenges reporting during wartime domestically and internationally. This runs one hour. Good afternoon and welcome. I am john darnton the curator of the george polk awards and it is my pleasure to announce the winners for the most outstanding works of journalism in 2019. I would like to express my gratitude to long island university, the sponsor of the klein, li kimberly you president , for her unflagging support. I would like to thank my friend and colleague, ralph engleman, our faculty coordinator. As many of you know our awards were established in 1949 to commemorate george polk, the cbs correspondent assassinated the year before during the greek civil war. Yeare now in our 71st having bestowed, as of today, 3125 prizes. Legacy,ng with polks our judges on a reporters whenever possible and not just their news organizations. Dogged out those who are in their investigations, resourcefu
The trade war and tariffs are having on farmers across the u. S. You can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Host good morning. It is saturday, august 17. We read that nearly one quarter of the electorate this time around will be 65 or older and seniors vote at a much higher percentage than others. We ask seniors only to call in this morning. What are your top issues for campaign 2020 . If you live in the eastern or central time zones, call 202 7488000. West, 202 out 7488001. You can send a tweet c spanwj. Commentalso post a on facebook. Key to the 2020 democratic president ial nomination. As they talk about iowa, in 2020, 23 of the electorate will be 65 and older. That is the highest share since 1970. In iowa specifically, the numbers are more dramatic those 50 and older accounted for 58 of democratic caucusgoers in 2016. 28 were 65 and older. Clear thateeds to be 60 of caucusgoers are going to be over the age of 50 said brad anderson, who is a f
Calling on please and clearing encampments. Yesterday marked the end of the second week of former president Donald Trumps hush money trial. Those are two stories that made headlines this week. To start the program we want to hear from you. What is your top news story of the week . Democrats, your line is 202 7488000. Republicans, 202 7488001. Independents, 202 7488002. If you would like to text us you can do so at 202 7488003. Be sure to include your name and city. You can post a question or comment on facebook at facebook. Com cspan, or on x at cspanwj. In addition to campus protests and the hush money trial here are some of the othereadlines we have been following this week. The dea recommended reclassifying marijuana. The Federal Reserve held Interest Rates at a 23year high. Rates slowed according to the april job report. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she is continuing her push to remove House Speaker mike johnson. We will get to calls in a few minutes. First, according to the As