Its its very exciting for all of us to be hosting cassidy hutchinson, whos here to talk, of course, about her new book, enough. But let me first note that this evening event is a joint effort by George Washington university and politics and prose. The university and our bookstore have been working together for some time now and putting on events. And id like to think that the gw staff for helping make this event possible, so id be surprised if theres anyone here not familiar with cassidys captivating and and pivotal appearance before the House Select Committee investigate the january six assault on the capitol. Her stunning testimony early last year as a former special assistant in the white house who had had personally witnessed the goings on at the highest levels around donald trump provided vivid and details about just how far the president and senior aides were willing to go to deny the results of the 2020 election and and maintain power watching cassidy testify, the rest of us cou
Good evening, everyone and welcome. Im brad graham, the coowner of politics and prose along with my wife, Lisa Muscatine and. Its its very exciting for all of us to be hosting cassidy hutchinson, whos here to talk, of course, about her new book, enough. But let me first note that this evening event is a joint effort by George Washington university and politics and prose. The university and our bookstore have been working together for some time now and putting on events. And id like to think that the gw staff for helping make this event possible, so id be surprised if theres anyone here not familiar with cassidys captivating and and pivotal appearance before the House Select Committee investigate the january six assault on the capitol. Her stunning testimony early last year as a former special assistant in the white house who had had personally witnessed the goings on at the highest levels around donald trump provided vivid and details about just how far the president and senior aides w
Will scenes as fighting in israel reaches its 8th day as Tens Of Thousands prepare for a full scale invasion of gaza were learning that Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Will Return To Israel for further talks following a visit to other leaders in the middle east. Rachel idf issuing statement saying forces are preparing to implement a wide range of operational offensive plans. Which can include combined and coordinated strikes from the air, land and sea. Pete at least 1300 israelis and 29 u. S. Citizens have been killed in the fighting so far. Will New York Times reports delayed initial plans as Weather Conditions in the area can worsen. Rachel a second u. S. Carrier on the way to the Mediterranean Cannel and what lloyd austin calls a show of force as the u. S. Continues to affirm its support for israel. Pete despite that iran is now warning israel to stop fighting immediately saying any further action they take will cause a huge earthquake for israel if the operation in gaza continue.
Host good morning. Thursday, october 12. Both on the house floor are expected soon though not scheduled. The delay in electing a speaker has hindered any passing. Secretary blinken arrived in the region. We are taking your calls on the topic. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. Democrats, 202 7488002. You can send us a text at 202 7488003. Be sure to include your first name and your state. Welcome to todays washington journal. We will start with the speaker vote. This is a rollcall with the headline, speaker vote uncertain as jordan backers hold out. At least 20 republicans can oppose on the floor, more than enough to seek sink the speaker bid. Steve scalise is bid is on shaky ground as a republicans went behind closed doors to figure out the next steps, even after selecting the nominee during a morning conference meeting. Several conservative said they will not support skellys on the floor, even as his top arrival for the job is supporting him and encouraging others to d
Assistant professor Global Affairs at trinity washington university. Since 2011. He also served as an assistant of research at the Nuclear Studies institute. His primary research and teaching areas are modern u. S. History and u. S. Foreign policy, focusing on Nuclear Weapons policies and cold war diplomacy. But he also believes in making education more accessible to people outside of universities. So he works to give public presentations on wide ranging topics like the cultural of road trips throughout american, the rise of the american suburbs, the gilded age, the role prohibition played in shaping the 1920s. The history of food, dining in the United States. Reexamining the cuban missile crisis. Or like this, what im looking at oppenheimer and the atomic age, alan, is also the author of Norman Cousins peacemaker in the atomic age. Now. So excited to have alan here with us this evening so without any further ado, please join me in welcoming alan petrova. Hello everyone. Thank you, hea