joining us is karen bass. gil gar setty who was elected the new da and oversaw one of the most pivotal errors in the department's history. michael wu made a racially charged race for mayor. he is now teaming with courses like "redesigning l.a." he is dean of the college of environmental design, and john mack. good to have you all here. >> thank you. >> does it seem like 25 years? >> no, it is incredible. the years have jumped by. we were talking about it earlier. it seemed like maybe 10 or 15 years ago, but 25, that is, but of course, it still burns in my mind, the memory and the process that we went through. of course on the day of that verdict, a bunch of us were gathered at the church, and after that tape it was hard for us to believe that the jury would make the decision they did, but it happened and we know the result. >> a lot of people will look at this university tomorrow and look at that singular moment in history, and yet there was so much happening in this city prior to that that one has to go back

she is interviewed by karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madame president?> i've known about her all my life. >> but did you know her? >> she became famous for minister of finance in 1979 and 1980. i'm 13 or 14 at that time. she knew my parents. somebody that, as a child growing up, she was always criticizing the same government she worked for, and in 1985, when she was arrested and thrown in jail, i heard all about that. she became a political icon at this time. watch sunday night at 9 p.m. eastern. this class errors in its entirety on lectures in history. that is here on american history tv. only on c-span3. somebody read section six for me. back.ad let's get back over here. stateing resided in the before the day of election of representatives, and pay public taxes during that year, shall enjoy the right of the elector. >> is there anything in the statement that becca just read which suggests that you have to have wealth or land in order to vote? that does not have a wealth or land requirement. you remember the charter of privileges? was there land require

cooper is interviewed by karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madam president? >> i had known about her all my life. ,he was minister of finance 1979-1980 was when the coup happened. parents.my she was somebody as a child growing up, she was always speaking truth to power criticizing the same government she worked for, and then in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail, i heard all about that, and she became at this time sort of a political icon. announcer: watch after words sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span2's book tv. 1981,cer: on march 30 president ronald reagan survived an assassination attempt outside the washington hilton hotel. sunday on american history tv, the national law enforcement hosts secret service and fbi agents protecting the president that they. here's a preview. >> you were modest about it when i asked about being shot and almost being run over by the president's limousine, but you went to the hospital, did you ever get a chance to talk to president reagan about that? it was a a little lighter than what we had to discuss. a

cooper is interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet meta- president? >> have known about her my life. >> she became famous in 1979 in 1980. i was 13 or 14 and i knew who the administer finance was. she knew my parents and so she was somebody as a child growing up i heard of. she speaking truth of power and criticizing the same government should work for. in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail, i heard all about that. she became at this time a political icon. >> watch afterwards, sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span twos, book tv. >> c-span, where history unfolds daily. in 1979 c-span was created as a public service by america's cable television companies. it is brought to today by your cable or satellite provider. >> this week marks the start of college placement exams and high schools across the u.s. on sunday, we spoke with two teachers about the u.s. government of politics example which will be administered tomorrow. this is just under one hour.ts >> it is that time of year again for high school students around the country. for a

cooper's interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madame president chris mark. >> i've known about her all my life. >> what did you know about her? >> she became famous in 1979, 71980, i was 13 or 14. i knew who the minister of finance was. she knew my parents and so, she was somebody that as a child growing up in liberia, she was always speaking truth to power, she was always criticizing the same government that she worked for and then in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail by samuel godin, i heard all about that and she became, at this time, a political icon. >> watch "after words", sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span twos book tv. >> next, homeland security secretary john kelly looks at immigration laws and what can be done to make them stronger in the future. he spoke at an event hosted by the atlantic council for about 25 minutes. >> good morning, everyone. thank you for joining us today. as people are filling into the room, i will start giving the secretary a schedule. my name is jason, i'm a director of the atlantic council

she is interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. >> i have known about her all my life. >> what did you know? financeas minister of in 1979 and 1980. i knew who the minister of finance was. she knew my parents. that, as aebody child growing up in liberia, i heard of, always criticizing the same government she worked for. in 1985, when she was arrested and thrown in jail, i heard about that. she became a political icon. afterwards, sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span2's book tv. >> "washington journal" continues. host: kendra pierre-louise joins us, a staff writer atp -- at -- talkingience" about the president's review of national monuments. let's first define what a national monument is and how it is different from the national parks that we know so well. guest: thank you for having me. a national monument is basically land set aside by the president under the antiquities act passed in the early 1900s. it allows a president to preserve land based on a few requirements. historical or archaeological import, or of natural resource import. a good example of a nationa

i'm happy to be joined with leaders from those days karen bass, former county da.ilman michael wu, and john mack. we are glad you joined us. the l.a. rebellion, 25 years later, coming up right now.

she is interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. >> i have known about her all my life. >> what did you know? financeas minister of in 1979 and 1980. i knew who the minister of finance was. she knew my parents. that, as aebody child growing up in liberia, i heard of, always criticizing the same government she worked for. in 1985, when she was arrested and thrown in jail, i hear

she is interviewed by karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet her? >> i known about her all my life. she became famous when she was minister of finance in 1979. i am 13 or 14. she knew my parents. that as a child growing up in liberia, she was always speaking truth to power, she was always criticizing the same government that she worked for. in 1985 when she was arrested, i heard all about that and she became a political icon. >> watch after words, sunday eastern on00 p.m. c-span's book tv. >> washington journal continues. host: drew ferguson joins us now representing the third district of georgia. as congress is working to pass this $1.1 trillion budget deal this week, it will avoid the government shutdown. is it a good deal? guest: it is a deal. i wouldn't say it is a good deal but it is a deal. we are being asked to finish up a process that should've been completed last year. we have a new president and now we are trying to blend in older policy and older budget with a new direction and it is a complicated process. these omnibus bills, we all knew

in her book "madam president, the extra xtraordinary journey of the president," interviewed by karen bass. >> when did you meet the president? >> known about her all my life. >> what did you know? became famous -- 1979-1980, coup happened. i knew who the minister of finance was. knew my parents and so they were, you know, she was somebody a child growing up in liberia, i had heard of, she was power, truth to criticizing the same government she worked for and then in 1985, arrested and thrown into jail by samuel doe, i heard and she became at this time, sort of a political icon. >> watch afterward sunday night c-span2 book on t.v. t.v. >> "washington journal" continues. >> the house comes in at 10:00, open phones until then. democrats.00 for for republicans, 202-748-8001. 202-748-8002.ts, you can

her -- she is interviewed i karen bass -- interviewed by karen bass. >> when did you first meet madam president? >> i have known about her all my life. when she was minister of finance in 1979, that is how i knew she was working -- she knew my somebodyand so she was as a child growing up in liberia, i heard of. she was speaking truth to power she was criticizing the same government she was working for. when she was thrown into jail, i heard all about that. she became a political icon. >> watch after words, sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on .-span's tv this weekend on american history tv on c-span3, saturday at 8:00, on lectures in history, messiah college professor on the people and ideas that shaped the 1776 pennsylvania restitution. -- pennsylvania constitution. >> they have instructed after the july 4 declaration, all of the colonies -- now states -- to form new government's >> sunday at 4:30 p.m. eastern. secret service reflects on protecting president reagan or >> when i heard the shots, i went to my weapon because i recognized the shots. then i'll he had seconds to determine

cooper's interviewed with congresswoman can' karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madame president? i've known about her my whole life. >> she became famous 1979. that's i was 13 or 14. i knew the minister of finance was. she knew my parents that she was somebody as a child growing up i've heard of. she was always trickin speakingf power and criticizing the same government should work for. in 85 when she was arrested and thrown into jail i heard about that. she became at this time a political icon. >> watch afterwards sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span twos, book tv. this weekend, c-span cities tour with the help of our charter communications partners explores the literary theme and history of california. saturday noon eastern on book tv. author and former california fish and game warden stephen on his book the game warden son. >> watching my dad and learning the tricks to be in a good wildlife officer. don't slam the door when you get out of the car, that kind of thing they hear you and that's over. so i couldn't wait when i got old enough and graduated from col

i also appreciate our colleagues, my colleagues from both sides of the aisle, representatives karen bass, diane black, trent franks, jim langevin, brenda lawrence, and tom marino for their leadership in the foster care caucus. i'm grateful to fellow members who helped advocate for this important cause. let's continue to embrace the spirit that every child matters and continues to work towards providing all our sons and daughters an equal opportunity to lead productive and fulfilling lives. not limited to anything but their hopes, dreams, imagination, and perseverance. all of those supporters of the foster care system, i know firsthand when you see a -- you see your foster children grow to be healthy, successful, independent, and loving adults, you gain a tremendous sense of satisfaction and thankfulness. thank you, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from florida, mr. lawson, for five minutes. thank you, mr. speaker. once again president trump budget calls for extreatment cuts to vital programs that are funded for the nation po

cooper is interviewerred by karen bass of california. >> when did you fist meet madam president? >> known about her all my life. she was -- >> what did you know about her? >> she became famous and ms. finance in 1979 and 1980 when acue happened so the minister of finance was -- she knew my parents and so they were -- you know, she was somebody that as a child growing up in liberia i heard of speaking truth to power. she was always you know criticizing same government that she worked for. in 1985 when she was arrested and loan into jail by samuel, i heard all about that, and she became at this time sort of a political icon. >> watch afterwards sunday night at 9 p.m. eastern on krrk span 2 east booktv.

her book "madam president: the extraordinary story of alan john serling>' she is interviewed by karen bassf california. >> when did you first me madam president? >> i have known about her all my life. she was the minister of finance 1979, 1980, when the crew happened. at that time i was 13, 14, so of course i knew the minister of finance. she knew my parents. she was somebody, as a child growing up in liberia, i had heard of. she was always seeking truth to power, criticizing the government she works for. then in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown in jail, i heard all about that. she became at this time sort of a political icon. words" onafter c-span2's book tv. >> he once called for the removal of pluto as a planet. on sunday, author and astrophysicist knew at tyson will be our guest. that ourme to tell you moon, as follows and was compared to earth, has five times the mass of pluto. pluto lovers were never told that, were you? welcome to the company of informed people. during our conversation, we will take your calls, tweets, and facebook questions for mr. tyson who was also the direc

karen bass, for all of her support on this human trafficking issue. mr. speaker, i rise today to present the put trafficing victims first act to the house of representatives. i'm thrilled to have the opportunity to address the concerns of victims of human trafficking across our country. too often victims of trafficking are overlooked and underserved. this must stop. america needs to afford trafficking victims the same justice, protection, and dignity that other victims of crime receive. in my home state of missouri, i have met with countless survivors, along with survivors across this country. and i've listened to their painful stories. they need help to rebuild their lives and that's exactly what my bill will do. one important place to start is in the courtroom. where we need victim-centered practices oriented toward justice and retvry. for example, victims technically have access to mandatory restitution in federal court. but the sad reality is that according to one estimate sex trafficking victims get restitution in only 14% of federal sex trafficking

miss cooper is interviewed by karen bass, the top democrat on the foreign aaffairs subcommittee on africa. >> host: i must tell you i every minute of reading the book. >> guest: the best thing you can say to me. >> host: absolutely. when there's a book you really like, you're almost disappoint end when it comes to the end, and that's exactly the i felt in reading "madam president." it was very special to me because i certainly know president johnson sirleaf, and i thought i knew about her past and all but you went into such incredible detail about her rise, and it left me feeling, what an unbelievable leader she is, international leader. also made me want to ask about you. i know this isn't your first book you first book its "the house at sugar beach." >> guest: yes. i'm from liberia, and just to echo something you said, i thought i knew about her. i had heard about her all my life, even when she was political dissident. i was amazed how much i didn't know. i'm from liberia, hi family is descended from the freed american slaves that founded the country. my great-great-great -- four greats

she is interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madam president? >> i had known about her all my life. >> when to judo her? -- when did you know her? was 13-14. .he knew my parents she was somebody that, as a child growing up in liberia, i have heard of. criticizing the same government that she worked for. in 1985, she was arrested and certain to jail a samuel doe. . heard all about that she became a political icon. >> watch afterwards, sunday night at 9:00 eastern on c-span 2's book tv. >> a step away from war is a 28 minute film encouraging the minaret -- breaking a ministration to get a test ban treaty. posted by paul newman, it includes interviews. the program details the history of nuclear testing and treaties, including the 1963 partial testing treaty. 10 years after the film was released in 1996. united nations adopted a copperheads of nuclear test ban treaty. the treaty has not yet been fined and ratified by all of the required states. only north korea, pakistan and india have tested nuclear weapons 1996. ♪ [gong] ♪ ♪

she's interviewed by congressman karen bass of california. >> when you first meet that a president? >> i've known about her all my life. -- she was theus minister of finance in 1979, 1980 when the coup happened. i need to the minister of finance was. she knew my parents. she was somebody that as a child growing up in liberia i had heard of. she was speaking truth to power, always criticizing the same government she worked for. in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail, i heard all about that. she became at this time a political icon. >> watch afterwards, tonight at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span 2's book tv. >> american history tv was at a organization of american historians in the meeting in new orleans where we spoke with historian kate epstein about the history of the relationship between the u.s. military and the private sector. interview focuses on her book "torpedo: inventing the military-industrial complex in the united states and great britain." this interview is about 15 minutes. >> your area of study is a national security and intellectual property. where do those in

madam president: the extraordinary journey of ellen johnson" she is entered view by congress month karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madam president. >> i've known her all my life. >> did you know. >> she was famous -- she was mr. finance in 1979-1980 when he coup happened. at that time 13 and 14 and knew who the minister of finance was, she knew my parents parents ands somebody that as child growing up that it heard of, always peeking truth to power -- always speaking truth to power and criticizing the same government she worked for and then in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail i heard about that and the became a political icon. >> watch "after words" sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span's booktv. >> now, veterans affairs secretary david shulkin testifies at a house appropriations subcommittee oversight hearing on his department's operations. this is two hours and 20 minutes. >> good morning, we're placed to welcome back a good friend,

joining me is congresswoman karen bass, a member of the house foreign affairs committee.esswoman, it's great to have you with me. we have a lot to talk about when it comes to health care, but i want to start with this, the president is saying he is meeting with leaders of majority muslim countries on his first trip in riad. do you think that is going to help with any of the damage that was baked in from trying to pull off a muslim ban that has been deemed unconstitutional? >> well, i absolutely don't think it will be. as a matter of fact, i think it would be rather offensive. it's not just the fact he continues to pursue the muslim ban, but it's the very flippant way in which he talks about middle east policy. remember, he said i don't even understand why we can't come to a deal. everything is a deal for him and he's shown in his first 100-plus days how good he is at making deals, so my concern is going over to the middle east, i think it could wind up being quite an embarrassment. >> well, he has made comments about middle east peace shouldn't be that hard to do, or it's

she is interviewed by california representative karen bass, the top democrat on the foreign affairs subcommittee on africa. >> host: i must tell you that i enjoyed every minute of reading the book. >> guest: that's the best thing you could say to me. >> host: absolutely. when there's a book you almost disappointed when it comes to the end. that's exactly the way i felt in reading "madame president." it was special to me because i certainly know president johnson sirleaf and i thought i knew about her past and all, but you went into such incredible detail about her rise, and it left me feeling what an unbelievable leaders she is, international leader. but it also made want to ask about you. i know this isn't her first book. your first book is the house of sugar beach, right? >> guest: yes. i'm from liberia, and just accept that you just said. i thought i knew a lot about her when i started researching for this book because i was alike. and i heard of or all of my life can even as littl as a little g. she was a political dissident. once i started digging into it i was amazed at how much i didn't k

she is interviewed by karen bass of california. >> and you first meet madam president? >> i have known about are all my life. she became famous -- she was minister of finance in 1979. at that time, i am 13 or 14. she knew my parents. as a childebody growing up in liberia, she was always speaking truth to power. she was also criticizing the government. in 1985 when she was arrested, i heard all about that. she became a political icon. >> watch after words, sunday tv.t on c-span twos book next, a conversation on the high school advanced basement u.s. government exam. from washington journal, this is 55 minutes.

congresswoman karen bass held one in southern california and we are holding one in berkeley and i'm hopingu have had some from the senate on the sunday shows this morning, dianne feinstein talking about the russian investigation. >> do you get the sense the federal investigation into this includes something beyond the trump campaign, a cover-up question? >> i think that's right. it does. i know what the president told me when he called to say he was firing him. that turned out not to be the reason. >> i'm ask you, malcolm, how wide range doing you think this investigation ultimately will go? >> you know, as i wrote in my book "plot to hack america" i will be discussing with john dean today in the watergate trials. nine months ago we saw this would go in multiple directions. its main thrust, they think this is 500 different parts, it's not, one thing. the russian intervention in the u.s. elections for the first time in american history. did the administration know anything about it? were there other american citizens who may have been involved with the known russian intelligence officers wh

in a bipartisan manner to address the needs of our foster care system and i also want to thank karen bass for raising awareness on a critical -- on the critical needs facing foster youth through the congressional caucus of foster children. during this month, let us -- and beyond, let us celebrate foster parents an care givers and recommit to ensuring every child has a permanent, safe, an loving family. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back her time. for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition? the gentleman from arizona is recognized. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to pay my respects blane. l he was a code talker in world war ii -- and world war ii army veteran, fighting against the germans in italy until their surrounder in 1945. his -- surrender in 1945. his heroic actions saved the lives of innumerable soldiers and civilians. he was awarded the american defense service medal, american campaign medal and the european-african-middle east campaign medal. we can never repay the debts we owe mr. belay and code talkers from all the n

cooper is interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. >> when did you meet adam president chris martin smack i knew about her all my life. >> what did you know about her? >> when the coup happened in 1980, i was 13 or 14 and i knew who the minister of finance was. she knew my parents and she was somebody that as a child growing up in liberia, i have heard of, she was speaking truth to power, she was criticizing the same government that she worked for and in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown in jail by samuel godin, i heard all about that and she became at this time a political icon. >> watch "after words" sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span to book tv. >> now a deputy assistant to the president sebastian gorka speaks on the effort to combat isis. he spoke of the republican national lawyers association conference. this is 45 minutes. >> come on up. [applause]yo i didn't intend to make you

miss cooper is interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madam president? >> i've known about her all my life. >> what did you know? >> she became famous -- well, she was minister of finance in 1979 when the coup happened. at that time, i'm 13, 14, of course i knew who the minute is of finance was. she was somebody that as a child growing up in liberia i'd heard of. she was always speaking truth to power. she was always, you know, criticizing the same government she works for. and then in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail by samuel dough, i heard all about that. she became at this time sort of a political icon. >> watch after words sunday night at 9 p.m. eastern on c-span 2's book tv. >> president trump has nominated iowa governor terry bran stead to be the next ambassador to china. yesterday the governor testified before the senate foreign relations committee on his relationship with the chinese president, china's role with north korea and cybersecurity concerns. this is two hours.

i thank my co-chair and the leader of our caucus, karen bass for bringing young people to capitol hill and i urge my colleagues in honoring foster care month. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: it looks like tush issuing president has brought his brutal crackdown on human rights to washington, d.c.,. for years, he has attacked turkey's democratic institution and undermined the rule of law. eredo sday, several of began vial he eventually protestors. these boyd guards beat peaceful demonstrators and kicking a woman lying on the ground. this type of behavior is unacceptable. he is becoming a dictator and one of the traits is to violently quash opposition. he doesn't believe in the democratic principles of free speech and peaceful assembly. we will have no foreign tyrant violating these sacred rights o

sheez rr interviewed by karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madam president? >> known about her all my life. she became famous -- well, she was minister of finance in 1979/1980 when the coup happened. by that time i'm 13 or 14 and knew who the minister of finance was. she knew my parents. she was somebody that, as a child growing up in liberia i'd heard of. she was always criticizing the same government that she worked for and in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown to jail by samuel dough i heard all about that and she became at this time

cooper's interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet madame president chris mark. >> i've known about her all my life. >> what did you know about her? >> she became famous in 1979, 71980, i was 13 or 14. i knew who the minister of finance was. she knew my parents and so, she was somebody that as a child growing up in liberia, she was always speaking truth to power, she was always criticizing the same government that she worked for and then in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail by samuel godin, i heard all about that and she became, at this time, a political icon. >> watch "after words", sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span twos book tv

cooper is interviewed by congresswoman karen bass of california. rep. bass: what did you know about her? helene: at that time, 13 and 14, when the coup happened, i knew who the minister of finance was. she knew my parents. she was someone as a child growing up in liberia i had heard of. she was always criticizing the same government that i worked for. and then when she was arrested and thrown into jail, i heard .ll about that she became at this time a sort of political icon. ds" onch "after wor c-span2's book tv. >> the bureau of labor statistics released its monthly jobs report, showing 211,000 jobs were added in the month of april. the results dropped the unemployment rate from 4.5% to 4.4%, bringing the number to its lowest ever in a decade. at a white house briefing, sarah sanders was asked about the jobs report. she was also asking about the firing of white house chief usher angela reed. this is about 30 minutes. >> perfect timing. good afternoon. as i mentioned yesterday when we spoke, sean is on reserve duty with the native. -- navy. you are stuc

he's interviewed by karen bass of california. >> host: when did the you first meet mad m dam president? >> guest: i've hear about her all my life. at that time i'm 13, 14, of course i knew who the minister of finance was. she knew my parents, and so they were, you know, she was somebody that as a child growing up in liberia i'd heard of. she was always speaking truth to power, she was always criticizing the same government that she worked for. and then in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail by samuel doe, i heard all about that, and she became at this time sort of a political icon. >> watch "after words" sunday night at 9 p.m. eastern on c-span2 the's booktv. >> ohio governor and former republican presidential candidate john kasich recently spoke about his thoughts on the first 100 days of the trump presidency and the current political climate in washington.

cooper discuss discusses liberia's first female president, the extraordinary she is interviewed by karen bass of california. >> when did you first meet her? >> i have known about her all my life. she knew my parents. she was somebody as a child growing up always speaking truth to power, always criticizing the same government she worked for. in 1985 when she was arrested and thrown into jail i heard all about that. she came as sort of a political icon. >> watch after words sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern. >>> next, the confirmation hearing who is nominated to serve as u.s. ambassador to china. he was asked by members of the u.s. foreign relations facility and china's role in dealing with north korea. this is just under two hours.