. >> sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream in " sunday "behold america night at 8:00 eastern on c-span's q&a. british primeay, minister theresa may gave a statement to the house of commons announcing a delay on the chambers vote for brexit or for the deal for the ok to leave the union. northern

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. ♪ >> this week on "q&a," sarah churchwell discusses her book "behold, america." urchwell, your book is "behold, america." you start out your acknowledgments by saying that this is not a book you planned to write. prof. churchwell: i actually was writing a book about henry james and then politics efforts happened. i think a lot of people have that reaction to the outcome of the 2016 election. for me, i had a very strong feeling that some of the ways that people were reacting to trump's rhetoric, in particular his use of the phrase america first in his campaign slogan in the way that was picked up, and his unusual use of the american dream, a much more familiar phrase, that's the stories that were coming out in the media and the commentary were inaccurate. they were distorted. it seemed to me that those meanings were very alive in the kinds of ideas that trump and his advisers were putting forward. i thought it was important to bring up the prehistory of these i thought it was important to bring up the prehistory of these phrases. brian: why have you been doing this

brian: our guest has been sarah churchwell. the book is behold, america. the we thank you very much. entangled history of america first and the american dream. prof. churchwell: thank you. ♪ [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] ♪ >> for free transcripts or to give us your comments on this program, visit us at q&a.org. they are also available at his c-span podcast. jenkins talks about the truck era. >> here is a look at what is live on the c-span networks. in a few moments, causing comments unwashe "washington journal." at noon, the u.s. special representative for syrian engagement joins a discussion on u.s. policy toward syria. at 11:00 a.m., executives from mastercard, microsoft, and exxon mobil talk about cyber security threats against small and medium-sized businesses. at 12:15 p.m., the state of global commerce and the senate at 3:00 p.m. this week on the communicators, federal communications commission chair on key issues before the sec and what he fores

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londoner: university of literary professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the term america first and the american dream in her book, "behold, america." >> coming up next on c-span, a look at the week ahead in washington and the new deadline for funding the federal government. house members talk about the life and legacy of former president george h.w. bush. bloomberg, he previously sent several years in the white house. he joins us this morning as we look in the -- at the week ahead. steven dennis, let's start at the white house. the search for the next chief of staff. the latest on how that search process is going and when we are checking an announcement. guest: we had been expecting want today or maybe on twitter over the weekend. anyone'sappening is guess what is happening at the white house right now. they needed -- they need a chief of staff and anyone in the next three weeks. john kelly was going to be leaving. he said that on twitter. -- the president said that on twitter. the person that would seem to be the heir apparent, mike pence's chief of staff, nick ayers dec

university of london literary professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first the american dream in her book he hold america sunday night at 8:00 on c-span's q&a. 50 years ago, apollo 8 became the first manned spacecraft to successfully orbit the moon. this weekend, american history tv marks the milestone with special features. starting sunday at 9:00 eastern, we are from chicago's museum of science and industry, home of the apollo 8 capsule. at 10:00, on oral histories, the 1999 interview with apollo 8 commander and at 4:30, and oral histories interview with apollo 8 module pilot jim lovell. watch the 50th anniversary of apollo 8 this weekend on american history tv on c-span3. next, former cia directors leon panetta and former trump administration advisor h.r. mcmaster discuss how the u.s. can remain the preeminent military powerth

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream. in her book, but hold america. sunday night at 8:00 eastern on c-span q&a. >>> next, senate majority leader mitch mcconnell talks about the agenda before the meet -- new year and the outcome of the 2018 midterm elections. he is interviewed by matt murray. >> senator mitch mcconnell, the majority leader of the senate, it is good to have you with us. >> [ applause ] >> thank you very much for being here with us. >> went to be with you. >> we have a lot to talk about. we had

. >> university of london professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream in her book behold america. sunday at the eastern on c-span's q and a. >> earlier today secretary of state mike pompeo and defense secretary james mattis met with the canadian foreign minister in the national defense minister here in washington. they discussed the trade agreement between the us, canada and mexico and the ongoing conflict between russia and ukraine. it is half an hour . >> thank you all for being here with us today. 30 mattis and i are pleased to welcome our canadian counterpart and minister eiji john washington, welcome. it's a great day. and indeed, it was my honor this state department 2+2, strategic dialogue. and it's a great opportunity for us to have gathered serious work done but it's also a discussion among friends. we've gotten to know each other quite well, we've achieved a lot together. ourmeeting today comes after the historic signing of the us united states expo canada agreement it was a tremendous victory for all countries . i want

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream. in her book, but hold america. sunday night at 8:00 eastern on

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream in her book behold america. tonight at -- on c-span's q&a. host: our guest on newsmakers this week is the administrator of fema, brought long. broas had -- of fema, ck long. he has had quite a year. two category five hurricanes and one of the biggest wildfires in history. lots of call for folks to go into action let me introduce you to reporters who will be asking questions. mr. nexen, you are up first. would like ton i start with is, i think there are common misperceptions about fema's role in emergency management and dealing with natural disasters. what is fema's role in the state and local first responders role? >> fema's mission is incredibly complex. it is a lot more than just the response, which is often covered on tv when big events occur. we had a huge obligation to provide billion's of dollars ,orth of predisaster grant mitigation funding. as we are in a position to be providing billions of dollars to help america overcome the last hurricane seaso

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream in her book "behold, america." sunday night at 8:00 eastern on c-span's q&a. >> coming up on c-span, an update on federal spending bill negotiations, and then white house national security advisor john bolton unveils the trump administration's new africa strategy. house minority leader nancy pelosi gives her take on federal funding and the possibility of a government shutdown, and a hearing on mandatory spending practices at federal agencies. the house adjourned today with no legislative business expected until wednesday. federal spending is on the agenda when members return. current government funding expires december 21. majority leader kevin mccarthy and majority whip steny hoyer held their weekly colloquy about the schedule, focusing mostly on federal spending. with democrats taking control of congress in january, this is likely their

q&a at 8:00 features university of london literary professor's hour -- sarah churchwell author of a book that looks at the phrases america first and the american dream. this weekend on book tv, tonight at 9:00 p.m. eastern on afterwards, citizens united president and former trump campaign manager discussed their book trump's enemies, how the deep state is undermining the presidency. they are interviewed by an investigative journalist. >> i do not want to be a conspiracy theorist. we referred to many of these people as the november 9 club. they became a fan of president trump the day after he got elected. they likely did not vote for him on election day. they found an opportunity to join an administration which was young and inexperienced to further their own agenda. >> part of becoming president, he listened a lot to republican leaders in washington and took advice from folks that i don't know he would do that today. during that i think during the first month of his transition, the learning curve was incredibly steep, just as it is read every president of the united states. there is no c

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. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell look at the history of the terms of america first and the american dream in her book behold, america sunday night at 8:00 eastern on c-span's q and a.

brian: our guest has been sarah churchwell. the book is behold, america. we thank you very much. f. churchwell: thank you. ♪ >> for free transcripts or to give us your comments on this program, visit our website. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] >> it is sunday on q&a. jenkins talks about his reporting and politics during the trump area. that is next sunday on c-span. ♪ >> c-span's washington journal, live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. coming up monday morning, former u.s. small business administrator karen mills talks about the bipartisan policy center recommendations to bolster small businesses. and white house proposal to overhaul the u.s. postal service. be sure to watch c-span's washington journal, live at 7:00 eastern monday morning. join the discussion. china'srow, a look at belt and road initiative. a program to establish infrastructure and other investments in iraq, asia, africa and the middle east. the program is latest beginning at 10:00 a.m.

. >> the university of london literature professors sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first in the american dream. in her book, behold america. sunday night at eight eastern on alex azar question and answer. >>> republican representatives mark sandberg and dana, i'll discuss losing their reelection bids, that reflect on the time in congress. >> experiences now are not a popular thing in government, i like to make the joke, imagine if they were in operating room, if they got really good news for you, this surgeon has never done this before. you go, that is a lot, back it up, but in government now, that is exactly what people want, they want people running for office, that has never been around. government, because they have become so cynical, that anyone who has chosen this for a career, is not looking after them. what i would say is, and this was a part of the blessing of having a second chance of politics after it blew up in 2009, is that i have seen and i have experienced firsthand, peoples which is a reflection of god's grace, and, that is an incredibly humb

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream. in her book, but hold america. sunday night at 8:00 eastern on c-span q&a. >>> next, senate majority leader mitch mcconnell talks about the agenda before the meet -- new year and the outcome of the 2018 midterm elections. he is interviewed by matt murray. >> senator mitch mcconnell, the majority leader of the senate, it is good to have you with us. >> [ applause ] >> thank you very much for being here with us. >> went to be with you. >> we have a lot to talk about. we had a panel but before we talk about policy and politics, obviously one of these unusual weeks in washington as it turns out with a presidential funeral. tell us a little bit about what we tweek? >> he was a great role model for the whole country. and i thought it was great for the country to celebrate him again. as we all know, he kept his mouth shut and stayed out of other president's businesses. we had a chance to relive an extraordinary life. nobody led a more extraordinary life than he

. >> this week on q&a, sarah churchwell discusses her book entangled rica," the first and therica american dream. churchwell, author of "behold, america." this was out by saying not a book i planned to write. writing a bookas about henry james and then thinkcs happened, which i a lot of people had that reaction to the outcome of the election, in different ways. hit different people in me i had ways but for a strong feeling that some of the ways in which people were trump's to some of rhetoric, in particular his use of the phrase america first in slogan and the way that was picked up, and his of the american dream, of course, with which than much more familiar america first was at the time, the stories that were coming out commentary and the were inaccurate. they were distorted and they idn't seem to be aware of a history that i had encountered in research i had been doing in and 1930s in america. it seemed to me like those alive in the very kind of ideas trump and his advisers were putting forward i think it was important to bring forth a kind of pre-history back to the national could.sati

announcer 1: university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the termsmerica first and the american dream in ca,"book "behold ameri tonight at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span's q and a. announcer 2: monday night on c-span, former federal reserve chair janet yellen in conversation with paul krugman, talking about the 2008 financial crisis and the role of the federal reserve. and current risks she sees in the financial market. improved, things have but then i think there are gigantic holes in the system. available tot are deal with emerging problems are not great in the united states. take leveraged lending, which i talked about. i don't think the banking agencies have sufficient tools. a can deal with that if it is safety and soundness issue for banks. question of selling risky things into the market that can undermine financial stability, we don't have the set of tools to deal with that. we are also seeing a lot of pushback against regulation and to some extent, after eight years of writing thousands of pages of regulation, it probably should be adjusted aro

. >> literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history behind the phrase america first and americanam. sunday on c-span's q&a. >> when the new congress takes office in january, it will have the youngest, most diverse freshman class in recent history. new congress, new leaders. watch it live on c-span starting january 3. c-span. where history unfolds daily. as a79, c-span was created public service by america's cable television companies. today, we continue to bring you unfiltered coverage of congress, , the supremese court, and public policy events in washington, d.c. and around country. c-span is brought to you by your cable or satellite provider. washington journal continues. host: john malcolm it the director for the meese center at the heritage foundation, joining us to talk about president trump's pick, william far to be the next attorney general. you were an assistant u.s. attorney when mr. barr was attorney general. when you talk about his resume before his ag job and since? guest: i happen to be in the rose garden on an unrelated matter when president bush nominated him to t

literatureof london professor sarah churchwell discusses her book, behold america, which examines thems america first and the american dream. that's next sunday at 8:00 p.m. eastern and pacific times on c-span. >> c-span's washington journal, live, every day, with news and policy issues that impact you. coming up monday morning, we were discussed the week ahead in washington with bloomberg city reporter stephen dennis. in wilson center congressional relations director erin jones talks about a potential government shutdown, and reuters correspondent david shepherdson discusses federal support for the auto industry. be sure to watch washington journal live at 7:00 eastern monday morning. join the discussion. ? , the national press foundation hosts a discussion with congressional and white house correspondents as they preview the 116 congress and the third year of the trump administration. watch live coverage monday morning at nine upon eastern on c-span2, online at www.c-span.org and on the free c-span radio app. place inss takes january, it will be the youngest and most diverse in hist

visit ncicap.org] >> next sunday, university of london professor sarah churchwell discusses her book,old america, which examines the terms america first and the american dream. next sunday on c-span. ♪ >> c-span's washington journal news andy day with policy issues that impact you. weing up monday morning, will discuss the week ahead in washington with bloomberg senate reporter stephen dennis. reporter stephen dennis. congressional relations director talks about a potential government shutdown. and reuters correspondent discusses federal support for the auto industry. be sure to watch washington journal live at 7:00 eastern. join the discussion. >> tomorrow, the national press foundation host a discussion with congressional and white house correspondents as they preview the 116th congress and the third year of the trump administration. ,atch live coverage on c-span2 all mine at c-span.org and on the free c-span radio app. the next, british prime minister theresa may takes questions from members of the house of commons, then senator cory booker speaks at an event for new hampshire demo

. >> sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream in " sunday "behold america night at 8:00 eastern on c-span's q&a. british primeay, minister theresa may gave a statement to the house of commons announcing a delay on the chambers vote for brexit or for the deal for the ok to leave the union. ila -- ireland is currently a part of the u.k.. following this statement, she answered a number of questions including jeremy corbyn, the leading labor party leader. the prime minister. >> thank you, mr. speaker. toh permission, i would like make a statement on exiting the european union. we have now had three days of debate. setting out the terms of our departure from the eu. very carefully to what has been said in this chamber. and out of it. [indiscernible] p.m. may: what has been set in this chamber and out of it from members of all sides. it is clear that while there's support on key aspect of the issue, the remains widespread concerns. other results, the deal would be rejected. results, the deal woue rejected. we will therefore differ is andt schedule

. >> the literature professor chair -- sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream. --her book :behold a "behold america." unveiled then trump administration's new africa strategy at the heritage foundation in washington dc. we hear about the plan and then bolton answers reporter's questions. [applause] good morning. exciting morning. we have a full house. i want to extend a warm welcome to everyone who is joining us for this very special event both here and online. we welcome friends, distinguished guests from the administration, ngo's, policy experts, business representatives, the diplomatic corps. i know we have an amazing field of expertise on africa and in the auditorium joining us today. we have been privileged here at the heritage foundation in 2018 to welcome major policy addresses from the highest levels of president trump's administration. we had thes year, honor of hosting secretary of state mike pompeo and un ambassador nikki haley. today, heritage is honored to continue our contribution to the most important national policy discus

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream. in her book "behold, america," sunday night at 8:00 eastern on -span's "q&a." >> 50 years ago apollo 8 became the first man spacecraft to successfully orbit the moon. and this weekend, american history tv marks the milestone with special features starting sunday at 9:00 a.m. eastern, we're live from chicago's museum of science and industry, home of the apollo 8 capsule. at 10:00 on "oral histories," the 1999 interview with apollo 8 commander frank borman. and at 4:30 p.m. eastern, an "oral histories" interview with jim lovell. watch the history of apollo 8 this weekend on american history tv on c-span3. >> next, people who've witnessed the fall of democracies in germany, venezuela, and turkey talk about their experiences living under governments that deny freedom of the press. this was part of a day-long conference hosted by the national judicial college focusing on how verbal attacks on the judicial branch and the press affect democracy. this is about 90

. >> next sunday on q&a, universe of london literature professor sarah churchwell discusses her book,behold america," which examines the terms america first and the american dream. that's q&a, next sunday at 8:00 p.m. eastern and pacific times on c-span. here's a look at what is live today on the c-span network. on c-span, we're live with "washington journal." and at noon eastern, the house gavels in for general speeches with legislative business beginning at 2:00. on c-span2, journalists look ahead at the next congress and what to expect from the third year of the trump administration. at 1:00 p.m., the peace corps director talks about the future of the agency. and at 4:00 p.m., the senate debates the nomination of the deputy treasury secretary with the procedural vote at 5:30 p.m. and on c-span3 at 2:00 p.m., a house hearing on international child abduction and proposed legislation to compact it. then at 5:00 p.m., live coverage of a discussion of the health impact of loneliness among the

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." >> sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms "america dream"and "the american ."her book "behold america sunday at 8:00 on c-span's q&a. >> coming up this weekend on book tv come on sunday at 9:00 p.m. eastern on after words, citizens united president david bossi and former trump campaign manager cori lewandowski. interviewed by investigative journalist cheryl atkinson. >> i do not want to be conspiracy theorist that we refer to many of these people as a november 9 club meaning they were fans of president trump the day after he got elected. they likely did not vote for him but they found an opportunity to join an administration which was young and inexperienced to further their own agenda. >> as part of becoming president he listened a lot to republican leaders in washington and took advice from folks that i do not know he would do that same ink today. i think during that transition and in the first month or two of his administration come the learning curve was incredibly steep just like it is for every single president of the united states. onre is no class or de

. >> london literary professor sarah churchwell looks at the terms of "america first" and "the american dream" in other book "behold, america." sunday at 8:00 p.m. eastern on sunday's q & a. >>> mia love of utah joined new york representative elise defanic at the women's summit in washington, d.c. the women from both parties talked about why it's important to elect women from both parties. this summit is about an hour. >>> good morning and welcome. i'm host of the women only podcast. it's a pleasure to be with you today for the sixth annual women's summit. the women summit began after we saw the first major surge of women running for office. now, in 2018, we have had the privilege of not only seeing women run but women winning. we had a record number of women who will serve in the 116th congress. women are ruling now more than they ever have before. they're speaking their truths, honing their skills, demanding respect and holding those in positions of power accountable. i have had the unique opportunity to speak to female leaders with vastly different industries with varying perspective

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream. in her book "behold, america," sunday night at 8:00 eastern on -span's "q&a." >> 50 years ago apollo 8 became the first man spacecraft to successfully orbit the moon. and this weekend, american history tv marks the milestone with special features starting sunday at 9:00 a.m. eastern, we're live from chicago's museum of science and industry, home of the apollo 8 capsule. at 10:00 on "oral histories," the 1999 interview with apollo 8 commander frank borman. and at 4:30 p.m. eastern, an "oral

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell look at the history of the terms of america first and the american dream in her book behold, america sunday night at 8:00 eastern on c-span's q and a. >> yesterday securities and exchange commission chair jay clayton discuss the regulation of financial markets and a hearing of the senate banking committee, talked about share buybacks, creating rules for new exchange traded funds and regulating crypto currencies. this one hour and 15 minute hearing begins with banking committee chair mike crapo. >> this hearing will come to order. today we will receive testimony from securities and exchange commission chairman jay clayton regarding the work and agenda of the sec. your appearance before the committee is appreciated and essential to the oversight of the sec. i thank you for your willingness to testify. the sec has a critical mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. the sec plays an important role in public confidence and trust in our nations capital markets and p

announcer: professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the americanam in her book, "the hold america," -- "behold america," sunday night at 8:00 eastern on "q&a." announcer: "washington journal" continues. host: daniel bunn of the tax foundation joins us, here to talk about the house considering a year end tax package. good morning. a little bit about the tax foundation, what it is and the stance to take when it comes to tax issues. tax researcha think tank that's been around since 1937 that looks at the economic effects of different tax policies and studies how different proposals, whether at the state of federal, or global level impact decision-making for businesses and individuals. host: we are talking about the house on the republican side passing a tax package. walk us through what led up to the package and what is expected from it. guest: this bill that hasn't yet passed, originally chairman brady worked on this at the end of november. the original proposal included some tax extenders, generally just housekeeping towards the end of the year that

. >> the literature professor chair -- sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream. --her book :behold a "behold america." unveiled then trump administration's new africa strategy at the heritage foundation in washington dc. we hear about the plan and then bolton answers reporter's questions.

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream in her book, "behold america." sunday night at eight eastern on c-span's "q&a." >> steve dennis covers capitol hill for bloomberg.pi he previously spent several years in the white house briefing room for "roll call," joins us this morning as we look atng the week ahead from both es of pennsylvania avenue. let's start at the white house, the search for the next chief of staff. just bring us up to the latest on how that search process isea ising, when we're expecting some sort of announcement here. >> guest: well, we had been expecting an announcement sort of today or maybe even on twitter over the weekend, and what's happening is, you know, sort of anybody's guess what's happening at the white house right now. they need a chief of staff, and they need one in the next three weeks because the president said that john kelly was going to be leaving on twitter, and then the person that seemed to be the heir apparent, which is vice president mike pence's chief of

londoner: university of literary professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the term america first and the american dream in her book, "behold, america."

. >> sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream in her book "behold america." sunday night at 8:00 eastern on "q&a." >> officials from the justice department, the department of homeland security, and the fbi testified at a senate judiciary committee hearing about chinese spying efforts. they focused on their nontraditional espionage tactics , including industrial theft and computer hacking. senator chuck grassley chaired this two hour and 15 minute hearing. they are real threats that should not be underestimated. i felt seven hearings on election meddling, but the media from anacted attention arguably greater, more existential threat, and that happens to be china's effort to overtake the united states as the world preeminent superpower in all phases of society and economy. made no bones about doing this through any and all means, whether be president xi's stated goal of becoming the world's biggest superpower by 2015 or the program made in is an2025, and that activity that calls for a 10-your overhaul of china's manufacturing high-tech industr

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. >> london literary professor sarah churchwell looks at the terms of "america first" and "the american dream" in other book "behold, america." sunday at 8:00 p.m. eastern on sunday's q

. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms, america first and the american dream. in her book "behold, america." sunday night at 8:00 eastern on c-span's q&a. >>> white house press secretary sarah sanders spoke at politico's annual women rule conference in washington, d.c., where she answered questions about her approach to press briefings and the impact of the job on her personal life. this is just under a half hour. >> hi, i'm a white house reporter for politico, and i'm thrilled to be here today with one of the most influential women in the trump white house. please welcome sarah huckabee sanders, the white house press secretary. thank you so much for joining us at women rule. i'm going to get right to the news of the day, but we're also going to discuss how sarah has put her personal

. >> professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first, and the american dream her look up -- her books, behold america. sunday night at 8:00 eastern on c-span's q&a. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2018] >> washington journal continues. paper, theritish guardian reports that theresa may could offer to stand down before the election, to win support and a confidence vote. this is the debate continues over concerns of brexit. it was theresa may who addressed marla meant -- parliament about brexit and her future. >> does prime minister may recall that when she left on her journey, we were about to start date four of a five day debate on the deal. since the prime minister has not achieved any changes, either to withdrawal agreements or the future partnership, can she now confirm that we will have the concluding debate and vote within the next seven days, before the house rises for their christmas recess? i had discussions with a number of people yesterday, and i have made some progress. [yelling] >> but of course there are further discussions to b

announcer: sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream ander book, "behold america," sunday on c-span's "q&a." announcer: "washington journal" continues. host: we are back. want to get your reaction to the news in washington this week, whether it is related to policy or politics. start dialing in. ,epublicans (202) 748-8001 democrats (202) 748-8000, and independents (202) 748-8002. you can join us on twitter as well or on facebook. john kerry, former presidential candidate and senator from massachusetts, writing in "the new york times," "get trump, act on climate. instead of tacitly accepting in action is preordained for the remaining trump presidency, congress should send mr. trump deflation addressing this crisis. it will force him to make decisions the american people will longer member. to solar power that would turn the american midwest into the saudi arabia of solar? a manufacturing revolution that could put west virginia back to work in ways that cold never will? make him choose, and let's find out. senator chuck schumer's right to dem

." >> professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms "america first" and "the american dream" in her book "behold america." >> there is some of our live coverage wednesday. on c-span, the house gavels in at 10:00 a.m. for debate on the final version of the farm bill. off the floor, members continue negotiations on federal spending. current funding for the government expires december 21. on c-span 2, the senate debates a democratic resolution overturning an irs rule requiring donor disclosure requirements for certain tax-exempt groups. 11:00 eastern, republican senator orrin hatch of utah gives his final speech on the senate floor. more live coverage on c-span3. at 8:00, a number of republican and democratic lawmakers talk about health care access and affordability at an event hosted by axiuos. then, the senate judiciary committee on what they call china's nontraditional espionage against the u.s., including economic aggression. later, a senate hearing on transnational cartels and border security. >> when the new congress takes office in january, it will have the younges

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. >> university of london literature professor sarah churchwell looks at the history of the terms america first and the american dream in her book, behold america. that's sunday night at eight eastern on cspan's q&a. >>> sarah ferris is a congressional reporter for politico and joins us on talks to assign the government out of the december 21 deadline to prevent a touchdown. where are congress and the white house at these talks? >> the house and the senate went home on thursday and they won't be coming back, at least the house and come back until wednesday. the leadership, some of them, are over -- here over the weekend. they will try to figure out what the white house once and put together a spending package that can pass both chambers and avoid a shutdown hopefully by next friday. but lawmakers did leave the capital on thursday with basically no idea of what next week will look like. >> so president trump met with democratic leaders this past week at the white house. what are the key differences? the border wall, of course. but what are the details in terms of where they are on the wall