SciShow
Glowing Rats and Extreme Genetic Engineering
Hank discusses some of the recent developments in synthetic biology, and why some advocacy groups are calling for a moratorium on those developments.
Wonderscape
The General Election and Voting Process
During the general election, presidential candidates and their running mates campaign across the country to gain voter support. Election Day is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with voters casting ballots...
Mr. Beat
The Real Reason Why the United States Is Constantly at War
#militaryindustrialcomplex #ushistory #usmilitary 40% of all military spending around the entire world is done by the United States. It spends more money on its military than the next ten countries COMBINED. Since World War Two, the...
Curated Video
Library of Congress
Home to millions of books and manuscripts, the Library of Congress is a hub of culture and knowledge, pioneering digital accessibility while safeguarding America's rich history.
Curated Video
Congressional Investigations
Congressional Investigations have uncovered some serious wrongdoing over the past 200 years. But where does Congress get the power to conduct investigations and how has it used that power throughout U.S. history?
Curated Video
Types of Monarchies
"Types of Monarchies" analyzes the purposes, structure, and functions of absolute and constitutional monarchies.
Religion for Breakfast
Is the U.S. Capitol a Religious Building?
In this episode we examine the topic: Is the U.S. Capitol a Religious Building?
Next Animation Studio
Hong Kong national security law changes, explained
Chinese authorities are planning to override Hong Kong’s legislature and propose their own national security law for the region.
Healthcare Triage
The Cost of Funding CHIP Just Went from $8 billion to $800 million. But It's Still Not Funded.
Thanks to a ridiculous accounting trick enabled by the new tax law, the cost of funding the Children's Health Insurance Program went from $8 Billion to $800 million. How is this possible? And how is it still not funded? Dr. Aaron Carroll...
PBS
Will Social Security Be Around for Millennials?
You're giving part of every paycheck to Social Security, even while pundits and politicians warn of its imminent collapse... will it still be around by the time Millennials are retiring?
Neuro Transmissions
What Are Overhead Payments?
The administration has proposed a cut of nearly $6 billion to the NIH budget in 2018. They say that no research will be directly affected because the NIH budget will trim inefficient, "wasteful" overhead payments. But what are those...
The Wall Street Journal
An Inside Look at the Facebook Files
The Wall Street Journal has produced an unparalleled look inside Facebook's operations. Join the investigative team as they discuss their findings and take your questions.
Curated Video
The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were written by three of America's Founding Fathers, in an attempt to convince the American people that the Constitution should be ratified.
Curated Video
Texas man whose execution was halted by subpoena won't testify in person before lawmakers
A Texas man whose execution was halted after lawmakers ordered him to appear at the state Capitol did not show up as planned. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic will testify about the price of the drugs
Lawmakers are set to scrutinize the high cost of weight loss and diabetes drugs, which depending upon your insurance can range from $0 a month to over $1,000 if it isn't covered. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
FEMA facing shortfall in disaster relief funds
Through August, FEMA has issued 115 disaster declarations for 2024. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Rep. Mace calls for impeachment of Secret Service director after Trump assassination attempt
Lawmakers could soon decide whether to impeach Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following an assassination attempt on former President Trump. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Secret Service director resigns following Trump assassination attempt
Cheatle faced bipartisan calls to resign at a Monday hearing. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Secret Service director: Trump assassination attempt was its 'most significant operational failure' in decades
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle appeared before the House Oversight Committee nine days after former President Donald Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
McConnell to Scripps News: We're not going to shut the government down
McConnell's comments come as Congress works to secure a funding agreement by Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Curated Video
Biden and Congressional leaders debate funding for foreign aid
Both sides agreed progress is being made in discussions on funding the government, but they remain majorly at odds on funding for foreign aid.
Bloomberg
Republicans Press Biden Administration for Full Huawei Sanctions
A group of Republican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to completely cut off Huawei Technologies Co. and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. from their American suppliers. The request comes after Huawei...
Bloomberg
Dimon Doubts JPMorgan Will Have to Buy More Banks
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he doesn't think the firm will have to buy up more banks. Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz caught up with him outside the US Capitol before he was going to meet with lawmakers.
Bloomberg
'Highly Likely' Cash Will Run out by Early June: Yellen on Debt Limit
Bloomberg's Nancy Cook and Enda Curran discuss President Biden and Speaker McCarthy's upcoming meeting today on debt limit negotiations, and also talk about US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen saying it is "highly likely" cash will run...