Today's Highlights

Presidential Transition

Additional Administration Appointments

Additional Administration Appointments

Today

As Pres.-Elect Obama's team continues working on the transition, he held his second press conference this week to announce the nomination of Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) as Commerce Secretary.

Response to Terrorism

On Capitol Hill

Members of the Seattle Fire Department during a mock nuclear "dirty bomb" exercise on May 12, 2003.

Report on WMDs Released

Today

The chances of a nuclear or biological attack on an American city have increased, the Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction announced at a news conference today. Also, the House Cmte. on Homeland Security held a roundtable on Privacy and Civil Liberties.
State of the Domestic Automobile Industry

State of the Domestic Automobile Industry

Today

Auto executives from GM, Ford and Chrysler will testify on Thursday about their revised business plans sent to Congress this week. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) chairs this hearing of the Senate Banking Cmte.

Recent Programs

First Lady Laura Bush Interview First Lady Laura Bush sat down with C-SPAN on Tuesday for an exclusive interview. Mrs. Bush reflected on the holiday season, talked about the transition of leaving DC and moving to Texas and her future plans including writing a book.
Washington, DC : 15 min.
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The White House

This Week on C-SPAN


  • Senate Banking Cmte. Hearing on the State of the Auto Industry

  • House Financial Services Cmte. Hearing on Auto Industry Aid

  • America and the Courts: Congressional Briefing on the Chinese Uighur Muslims Case

  • Lincoln 200 Years Programming

  • After Words: Michael Medved, author, ''The Ten Biggest Lies About America'' interviewed by Mona Charen

  • In Depth: Former Political Strategist & Historian Kevin Phillips
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