American history tv on cspan3 every saturday at 8 00 p. M. Eastern. Lectures in history is also available as a podcast. Find it where you listen to podcasts. The u. S. Capitol has been home to the house and senate since 1800. But it is their home districts and states that send members to washington, d. C. Over the next 90 minutes, a look at pivotal u. S. Politicians as we travel the nation in search of their stories. Coming up first, u. S. Congressman and senator, former wisconsin governor, and 1924 Progressive Party president ial candidate, robert fighting bob lafollette. There is work for everyone. It is large. It is a glorious service. This service for the country, the call comes to every citizen. It is an unending struggle to make and keep government representative. Bob is probably the most important political figure in wisconsin history, and one of the most important in the history of the 20th century in the United States. He was a reforming governor he defined what progressivism
Hes like a kid slowly realizing nobodys coming to his birthday party. We should never have given him that diet coke button this had to put a little crinkle in his tin foil hat. The department of homeland securitys cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency this is one of trumps own cabinet agencies, put out a statement debunking his claims of widespread fraud. They wrote, the november 3rd election was the most secure in american history. And then they took another dig at the boss baby, while we know there are many unfounded claims and opportunities for misinformation about the process of our elections, we can assure you we have the utmost confidence in the security and integrity of our elections, and you should, too. And how did the president react to that statement of reassurance from his own Government Agency . Most fraudulent election in history so everythings going great. If donald trump gets any more embarrassing, were gonna have to start calling him donald junior. I wonder
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Well have another big lineup to walk us through thoseresults and what they could mean for your money as well including investors like barry diller so the next 24 hours as i think we all know will be action packed one way or the other. Joe. Thanks, andrew. President trump and joe biden making their final arguments to the American People in swing state rallies last night we made history together in our years ago and tomorrow well make history once again. Were still in the battle for the soul of america, decency, honor, respect you better get out there and vote tomorrow, i will be so angry, ill never come back. Never come back. Im running as a proud democrat but i will govern as an american president for months cnbc has been bringing you exclusive data from our states play of battleground polls. Joe biden has a lead among likely voters in each of the six states that that poll is tracking they say the top issues were the economy, the pandemic and political corruption and check this ut, 46
A chance just to continue to build on that relationship already and really the new Prime Minister life is a devotee of the alliance, someone committed to ensuring the u. S. Relationship remains the cornerstone of National Security and foreign policies in the region. Looking forward to deepening this relationship further over the months ahead. Met, thisime we had was there important. Wasministers, our feeling it was a pretty grueling schedule. The secretary spent 20 hours on the ground before turning around and coming back here. Thinkeally represents i an understanding among our countries about the need for democracies to get together and discuss our interests in the way that we can cooperate and address the challenges in the region and around the world. Forreally request thanks the overview. Really appreciate that read out. This shows primarily focused on northeast asia and geopolitical issues, what should the koreans ,ake away from this in terms of obviously, something that comes rela