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Today, just as Fidel Castros death raises new questions about americancuban relations. Just days before he was elected, donald trump promised to reverse the nations diplomatic deal with cuba. The white house and the president elect were on opposite ends of the spectrum in their comments on Fidel Castros death in his statement, president obama left it up to history to judge the enormous impact of this singular figure. Trump was more blunt, calling castro. A brutal dictator who oppressed his own p...

Johnson. [ applause ] the archive of this library contains thousands of letters to our 36th president , many of which concern the vietnam war. Here are two letters from soldiers stationed in vietnam during the height of president johnsons tenure in office which reflect contrasting views of the war held by americans including our troops. Dear mr. President here is a picture of a little girl and myself. She has three older sister, two older brothers and a younger brother. They live in a village. T...

Never ever forget nafta. Never forget it because you know what its done and i know what its done. In touring i have seen the devastation that it left behind. Charles donald trump repeatedly trashing nafta, the trade agreement done by bill clinton. But nafta is not mentioned in the rnc platform that sets the policy agenda for the party the next four years. But trade is a major issue for republicans. While the draft echoes some of his policies, it doesnt call for nafta to be dismantled. Before it ...

Brexit, which is the departure of Great Britain from the European Union, a vote that takes place next week. The story has been compounded and troubled by the tragic assassination of a young member of parliament in her history. We talk to John Micklethwait about the brexit vote and the tragedy on the streets of leeds. And now you have the murder of jo cox. A tragedy completely unforeseen. And the strange thing about it is, throughout this entire campaign, we had sat there always imagining if ther...

Brexit, which is the departure of Great Britain from the European Union, a vote that takes place next week. The story has been compounded and troubled by the tragic assassination of a young member of parliament in her history. We talk to John Micklethwait about the brexit vote and the tragedy on the streets of leeds. And now you have the murder of jo cox. A tragedy completely unforeseen. And the strange thing about it is, throughout this entire campaign, we had sat there always imagining if ther...

Important message to the American People about how our laws come even at the highest level, are applied without regard to partisan affiliation. And on another subject you expect the paris climate deal to be officially, become official this week in terms of the 55 country signing on . I dont have an update in terms of what weve said is we expect this is an agreement that would go into force before the end of the year. I know theres some reporting out of europe indicating a substantial commitment ...

Happening all around us as a result of new technology . Watch the communicators monday night on cspan2. Now a look at the terrorist attacks in europe and whats being done to prevent similar attacks here in the u. S. And other places around the world. This hearing from the Senate Homeland Security Committee focused on recruiting efforts by isis and the need to improve information sharing among European Countries. Its just under two and half hours. Ron johnson good morning. This hearing will come ...

I will work with Elijah Cummings and figure out the best course on what to do with these videos but just caution to members, that it is a bit of a stretch to say that i have done some conclusive investigation on all the actions of planned parenthood. Did i look at the finances and have a hearing specifically as to the revenue portion and how they spend . Yes. Was there any wrongdoing . I didnt find any. But i do think its a legitimate question for all of us, why do we send money to an organizati...

Congress for. We came to govern, to uphold the constitution of the United States and do our best domestically. We are not doing our best domestically. S the house, we have no budget, as a friend of mine said today, thises a majority that cant build bridges, roads, highways, but can sure build select committees. This Committee Majority decides will spend the time of the taxpayers and money and resources to cut funding for the same idea thats not happened for 39 years. Remember, this has not happe...

Containers at americas ports. Im ali velshi, and this is real money. Hey this is real money. You are the most important part of the show, tell me what is on your mind, by tweeting me or hitting me up on facebook. Americas economic mojo got a major boost today after a stellar report on the jobs market. The Unemployment Rate fell to the lowest level since the recession. The dow jones crossed the 17,000 mark for the first time in history. Well have more on the dow and why it matters or not, if it r...