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Daily Video May 09 2017

Yates testifies she warned White House about Gen. Flynn

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper addressed a Senate hearing on Monday over the investigation into the Trump administration's relationship with Russia and the warnings the White House received about Gen. Michael Flynn.

Daily Video May 05 2017

How does mountaintop mining impact the Appalachian landscape?

Underground coal mining has all but disappeared in West Virginia after 200 years of nonstop mining, replaced instead by surface mining that drastically changes the landscape.

Daily Video May 01 2017

What have we learned from President Trump’s first 100 days?

President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days in office this weekend. Find out what he has accomplished so far.

Daily Video April 07 2017

Neil Gorsuch confirmed to Supreme Court following rules change

The Senate confirmed U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch Friday in a 54-45 vote, following a contentious week of opposition from Democrats prompted Republicans to change Senate rules in order to push the vote through.

Daily Video April 07 2017

U.S. fires missiles into Syria in response to chemical weapons attack

The U.S. launched nearly 60 missiles aimed at strategic air force targets in Syria Thursday night in retaliation for the Syrian's government's use of chemical weapons which killed at least 100 civilians on Tuesday.

Daily News Lesson April 06 2017

How World War I changed the world forever

April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the day Congress declared war and the U.S. entered World War I.

Daily Video March 10 2017

Republican health care bill faces opposition from within party

Republican lawmakers introduced their replacement for former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA) this week, but face opposition from both Democrats and members of their own party as they push to move the bill through committee and into the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote.

Daily Video March 03 2017

Attorney general recuses himself after meetings with Russia revealed

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday that he will recuse himself from any investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

Daily Video March 01 2017

Trump gives first joint address to Congress

President Donald Trump made his first speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.

Daily Video February 27 2017

Fewer Republicans hold town hall meetings in face of critical crowds

Members of Congress customarily hold town hall meetings in their home districts while on recess. However, fewer than 30 Republicans have held such gatherings due to local protests and rowdiness.

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