. >> narrator: at trump's side, his chief strategist, stephen bannon. >> trump has told me multiple times that he actually loves to fight. in bannon, he saw someone who was just like him, someone who loved to fight. >> narrator: bannon had engineered a sweeping executive order aimed at fulfilling a campaign promise to restrict muslims from entering the united states. >> that's steve bannon's idea, is to just throw everybody else off-balance, knock them back before they have a chance to resist. >> narrator: until this moment, the order's details had been a well-kept secret in washington, even among trump's own team. >> they wanted to rush this thing through and get it out there, and essentially take a shock-and-awe approach to changing immigration policy. >> defense secretary mattis knew very late in the process that this was what was going to be done during this visit. >> bannon didn't want other agencies to have a chance to see what was in this executive order and say, "whoa, whoa, wait a minute. slow down. this might not be something we'd want to do." >> john kelly is the new secretary

kimberly: mitch mcconnell goes after stephen bannon. the sartistic quip up next -- sarcastic quip up next. larry: and a car ran into a church in capitol heights yesterday. >> the community coming together and offers help. that's up next. kimberly: doug jones defeated roy moore thanks in large part to a significant amount of we have some of the best and the funniest 58 terntive votes you don't -- alternative votes. you don't want to miss. larry: the bottom falls outs of bitcoin. the drop larry: a car ran into a church in capitol heights and the seic and brad bell reports they will have a home for the holidays. kimberly: yesterday was a bad one for the freedom way missionary baptist church in capitol heights. ads a car literally went through the wall. the two in the car suffered injuries but will be okay. the church found itself condemned right before christmas! >> with the support. >> the church says for now the outreach center will work. but if they outgrow it, they offer of space. >> we all come together. we have the same spirit and th

. >> i thought it was interesting with both stephen bannon and president trump, they both had unsuccessfulmarriage, seems to be in a successful marriage now and there he was, amidst all the christmas decorations and a little kid that said you looked like an angel. [laughter] >> but a lot of people take that both with regard to bannon and with regard to the president. well, they must not be good in working with women because they've had failed marriages and it is a bit of a dichotomy there because both steven and the president worked successfully with women. you've done research and talked to the women he's worked with and from what you say in the book, he worked with them very well. did you find any women that he worked closely with that had problems with him, negative opinion? >> i would say no, i didn't hear anybody express that opinion. i did talk to a lot of people who knew him from college and even today at breitbart, many, you know, women working on the staff. when he was in the white house, i think his key aide was julian, brilliant young conservative woman who worked at breitbart a

bannon." he is interviewed by texas representative louie gohmert. >> you spent a lot of time with stephen k. bannon. goals, talkedis about what he wants to do. you give him to be able to reach those goals? >> oh, so, you want me to be utterly on a list or hopeful? i did come to agree with a lot of what he said. i think there is a decent chance, because i think bannon believes the electorate has already changed. even in the general election, trum pwas the tories, -despite- victorious, despite obvious flaws in trump. not a perfect person, would admit that himself and despite a lot of controversy. what bannon believes is that already the longing for populism and nationalism is there. he believes it's already victorious among the base. where it hasn't changed is in washington and in the leadership in some parts of the republican party, particularly the senate that he is going after now. tonight " afterwords" at 9 p.m. eastern on c-span 2's book tv. this sunday on american artifacts, we visit the willard hotel, located two blocks from the white house, it has been a witness to history for 200 years

. >> host: i thought it was interesting with both stephen bannon and president trump, they both had unsuccessful marriages. the president seems to be a very successful marriage now, it was nice to see the president last night. and there melania was amidst all the christmas decorations in a little kid said you look like an angel. but, a lot of people take that with regard to bannon and the president, they must not be good in working with women because they've had failed marriages. it is a bit of a dichotomy there. both stephen and the president seem to work very successfully with women. you've done the research and talk to the women he has worked with, from what you say in the book, you work with him very well overall negative opinion? i do not hear anybody express that opinion. even at breitbart there were many people working on the staff. i think his key aid in the white house was julia hud, a brilliant conservative woman who worked with him on breitbart. he brought her into the white house i think she still there. i want to say she was the brains behind bannon because he's so smart that's almo

at roy moore's rally last night, there were conservative activists, including stephen bannon, the breitbart news chairman, louie gohmert was there, republican of texas. former milwaukee sheriff david clark also appearing at that rally. this story in the "washington times" today focusing on the presidential involvement there, both president trump and former president obama recording robocalls for the senate hopefuls. the "washington times" story noting that president obama, who has largely stayed out of political battles since leaving august in january, weighed in on the race in the last few days. democrats are hoping his political weight in the party aimed largely at blacks and young voters will push jones over the edge. quoting obama, doug jones is a fighter for equality for progress. doug will be our champion for justice so get out and vote, bm bam, is what the former president said. this is what president trump had to say in his robocall for roy moore. >> and i need alabama to go vote for roy moore. it is so important. we're already making america great again. i'm going to make america s

the report goes onto say he faulted his former chief strategist stephen bannon for selling him what one outside advisor described a bill of goodies. it also cited mitch mcconnell. that's a quote. here's what he told reporters yesterday. >> a lot of republicans feel differently. they're very happy with the way it turned out, but i would have -- as the leader of the party i would have liked to have the seat. i want to endorse the people that are running. >> how could that loss affect your agenda? >> i don't think it's going to affect it. i think we're doing a lot. >> inside the west wing jones' upset victory left some of trump's advisers worried about the mid-term elections and the president's low popularity. meanwhile the website axiose writes that the democrats performance in alabama has republicans rattled. slowly but giving democrats an increasing shot at winning the house and senate in 2018. chairman perez echoed that sentiment earlier today. >> we're leading with our value. we've learned from our mistakes. and we're leading into the 2018 elections. i think we're going to win the sen

stephen: he's gone, right? who's leaking now? is it steve bannon? ve said that. >> stephen: say it now, say it to these people. >> listen, i have been pretty open about that. >> stephen: is steve bannon a leaker? >> i said he was, and, obviously, he got caught on tape saying he was, so i have no problem saying that. >> stephen: okay. is he going to be gone in a week? >> that's up to the president. >> stephen: but what do think? what does "the mooch" think? >> if it was up to me, he would be gone, but it's not up to me. >> stephen: you said he's trying to suck his own ( bleep ). ( cheers and applause) >> are you allowed to say that? >> stephen: yeah, it's cool. they said it's cool. they said i could say it tonight. >> alright, mom, i'm sorry i said that, it got picked up on a recording line, sorry about that. >> stephen: i said, "sock." i said, "sock." that's what was behind the bleep. >> although he did autograph one of those cartoons for you so i'm bringing that home. >> stephen: here's the deal. are you telling us that you never even tried? ( laugh

. >> you spent a lot of time with stephen bannon. you have heard his goals. you have talked about what he wants to do. what odds do you give him for being able to help reach those goals? you want me to be utterly honest or hopeful? i tend to agree with most of what he says. chance there is a decent . bannon believes that the electorate has already changed. the general election, trump was victorious, despite obvious flaws in trump -- he's not a perfect person, trump would admit that -- and despite a lot of controversy. thatbannon believes is already the longing for populism there.ionalism is he believes it is already victorious among the base. where it hasn't changed is in watch" afterwards" on c-span two's book tv. on the presidency, historian richard brookhiser addresses the question about george washington in 1777. could the british soap to -- subdue the rebels? actions inington's moments like this that ultimately led to his selection as the first american president. the new york historical society hosted this hour-long event. >>

. >> you spent a lot of time with stephen bannon. you heard his goals. you talked about what he wants to do. what odds you give him for being able to help reach those goals? >> you want me to be utterly honest or utterly hopeful? i have come to agree with a lot of what he says. chance there is a decent because ben and believes the electorate has already changed. even in the general election trump was victorious. trump, obvious flaws in not a perfect person. he would certainly admit that himself and despite a lot of controversy they elected him. what then it believes is that already the belonging -- belonging for populism -- the longing for populism and nationalism is there. what hasn't changed is in the leadership in some parts of the republican party. that's what's driving him. at 9:00 p.m.ght eastern on c-span2's book tv. c-span, where history unfolds daily. a 1979 c-span was created as public service by america's cable television companies. that is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. >> in 1777 there were two battles fought here

any way, stephen bannon has been loyal to tropicdonald trump and avoided vietnam for bone spurs in his feet. trump once joked with howard stern of avoiding sexually transmitted diseases was his personal vietnam. and none of his sons served in the vietnam either. and bannon's attack was rebuked by republicans including mitch mcconnell. also also mocked bannon's record of political success. let's listen. >> what he is a special in is nominating people who lose. >> last night steve bannon launched into an attack on mit mit. >> i could tell you what -- i i can tell you what i think of mitt romney. i think he's a great american and has a an outstanding career and is a truly remarkable republican. i'm glad he's a member of our party. >> senator orrin hatch of utah said in a statement, steve bannon's attacks on governor romney and his service are disappointing and unjustifying and attacking any person's religious trues but our own christian lds famg and selfless service of missionary work. and whether you disagree you can't call into question his patriotism or moral character, on the basis of

. >> sunday night on "afterwards "after words," talking about a book about stephen bannon "alw ays aebel." >> what odds do you give him for being able to reach his goals? >> so, you want me to be utterly honest or utterly hopeful? >> have you come to agree with a lot of what he says? >> i think there is a deep chance because i think steve bannon believes the electorate has already changed. >> even in the general election, donald trump was successful. he is not a perfect person, he would admit them himself by despite a lot of controversy he was elected. i think what anna believes is already the longing for populism whatationalism -- i think steve bannon already believes is the longing for populism and nationalism is already there. at some point, particularly the senate, is driving him. announcer: watch sunday night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span twos booktv. >> this week, the federal communications commission is scheduled to vote on a proposition that prohibits internet providers from blocking and slowing internet content. brendan carr gave his perspective today at an industry gatheri

washington examiner senior editor keith coffer reports on the life and career of stephen bannon and hisrole in the trumpet presidency. we wrap up our prime time programming at 11:00 p.m. with former white house photographer amanda who reflects on her time covering first lady michelle obama. of that all happens tonight on c-span twos book tv. 48 hours of nonfiction authors and books every weekend. television for serious readers. >> book tv takes hundreds of author programs throughout the country all year long. here's a look at some of the events we will cover this week. monday, pasadena california to hear it just a whit boyle talk about his experiences working with gang members. tuesday, we will be in washington dc at the smithsonian ripley center where businessmen paul howard asked where's the friendship between scientist richard feynman and john wheeler. mountain view, call 40, wednesday at the computer history museum to hear historian leslie berlin on how silicon valley became the center of technical logical innovation. thursday, fdr presidential library in hyde park, new york, where

. >> stephen: perhaps it was john mccain's daughter, megan, who had the most eloquent takedown. "suck it, bannon> jon: oh, wow! >> stephen: i'm sorry, didn't you hear anthony scaramucci? that's what bannon's been trying to do this whole time. ( laughter ) it's an oldy but a goody. but the real loser here is donald trump, because he was all in on roy moore. a source close to the white house said, "it's devastating to the president. this is an earthquake, like virginia, but on steroids." coincidentally, "like virginia but on steroids" is the alabama state motto. ( laughter ) but to the president's credit, after moore's loss last night, he tweeted something almost sportsmanlike: "congratulations to doug jones on a hard-fought victory. the write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win. the people of alabama are great, and the republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. it never ends!" ( laughter ) yes, it never ends. but roy moore's political career? that appears to be over. ( cheers and applause ) but then this morning, trump took stock of his actio

rally, there were conservative activists including stephen bannon, the breitbart news chairman.ockey county chairs -- milwaukee chairman -- the former milwaukee county chairman was also at that rally. both president trump and former president obama reporting robo .alls for the senate hopefuls the washington -- "the washington times" noting that president obama, who has largely stayed out of political battles, weighed in on the race. democrats are hoping his weight will help push the candidate over the age, quoting the robo call from former president obama "doug jones is a fighter for equality of progress. he will be our champion for justice, so get out and vote, alabama." this is what president trump had to say in his robo call for roy moore. [video clip] >> i need alabama to go vote for roy moore. it is so important. we are already making america great again. i need to make america safer and stronger and better than ever before. we need that seat. we need roy voting for us. i am stopping illegal immigration and crime, rebuilding a stronger lee terry, and protecting the second a

trajectory of things to come, that this is the heart of the republican party represented steve bannon and stephen miller, i will leave that train soon. from myit is too early position to say this is done. i hope that more people who have a different view of what the party of lincoln should be and what conservatism is will fight for it. but i don't know that people who have my view will prevail. i don't know that by any means at all. there is a way that trump has of the ugliest instincts and the darkest impulses of people, which is horrifying. it can't be denied. it also willing to say that was much wider spread than i imagined. i may be suffering from my own -- i may have been suffering from my own confirmation bias, i do not know. but if you had asked me five or 10 years ago if this was what the republican party represents or if it would produce donald trump as the nominee, i would've said, that is not the republican party that i know and those are not the republicans i know. that party produced him and i think it's a travesty. >> my uncle was a republican leader of the minnesota senate and the

bannon says. that's his whole idea -- >> stephen: steve and i are very close. >> i heard.y politics, we're going to win, because we're talking about the economy. and that did resonate with a lot of donald trump voters, especially in the upper midwest, where he broke down that blue wall. so there is an aspect of that, absolutely. but it was also some voter apathy during 20 16. it was a dislike for hillary clinton and there were people who just didn't like the way the country was going, as in the way the country looked, as in who the president was in 2008 to 2016. >> stephen: as in-- was there anything about him that they didn't like particularly? >> draw your own conclusion. >> stephen: what color crayon would i use to draw that conclusion? ( cheers and applause ) >> don't-- don't paint with a broad brush. but there was definitely a lot of that. >> stephen: well, again, 510 days on the road with donald trump. and now you've got a book of that experience called "unbelievable: my front row seat to the craziest campaign in american history." >> that's an understatement. >> ste

for bannon it's ultimately like are you going to have a manufacturing sector. >> those who think it's an evolving process as it seems what stephenand president trump understands if you can't manufacture what you needed more you will be empower. >> in that excesses back to the founders. what bannon is talking about is is very widely read a knowledgeable they believe that we needed to support manufacturing to oppose the british of it through world war ii a lot of the country was fairly protective of its industries and prospered before. because of it. they believe this american system they to be reinstituted today. >> we only have a couple minutes left, but you spent a lot of time with steve bannon, you've heard his goals and talked about what he wants to do what you give him for being able to help reach those goals? >> i did come to agree to a lot of what he says. i think there's a decent chance i think bannon believes the electorate has already changed. in the republican primaries people like to trump, the establishment candidate, they were perfectly legitimate candidates. you could disagree but they were solid individuals who co

former white house chief strategist steven bannon campaigned for moore in alabama tuesday. meanwhile, "late night show" host stephen colbert lashed out at trump tuesday night for supporting roy moore. >> yes, we want stopping cririm. we just not want stopping sexual assault. moore is grateful for trump support. soundnd teenage g girls makeke when ththey see roy moort the mall -- mah gah! amy: "the new york times" has published a massive expose of how disgraced hollywood mogul harvey weinstein built an industry-wide complicity machine to allow him to perpetrate rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment for decades. weinstein is now facing criminal investigation in multiple cities after more than 100 women came forward to accuse him. the expose chronicles how he was able to get away with the violence by building a web of lawyers, agents, journalists, editors, and publishers to help him cover his tracks and attack -- intimidate potential accusers. the piece says hollywood agents and managers repeatedly sent actresses to private meetings with weinstein, even though they knew full well about previous assaults. the art

examiner editor loeffler reports on the life and career of steve bannon and his role in the trump presidency. at 10, journalist stephen nyberg reports on the rise of the all right in america. and we wrap up our primetime programming at 11:10 pm eastern with photographers polish undergo and alex sangster. we talk about young women around the world who are fighting for socialand economic rights . that all happens tonight on c-span2's book tv. [applause] that evening and welcome, i'm co-author of rose along with my wife lisa muscatine and on behalf of everybody at pnc and all the holds your listener, i thank you so much for coming. we have been working with listener auditorium for a number of years putting on large author events and we are very grateful to be able to have access to such a spacious and convenient facility. here in downtown washington. and what a terrific crowd this evening. i really have to marvel at the size of this audience and what it says about dan rather's continued popularity. for those of us on a certain generation who grew up watching dan report the news on cvsfor 44 years, i can appreciate his ap

it's all that surrounds this, and bannon and the alt-right i find to be reprehensible. ( applause ) i mean, the inability to condemn hate is -- ( applause ) >> stephens that many people said when president trump was elected, that we have to hold on to certain standards and we cannot normalize the behavior that got president trump elected, but, on another level, whoever is the president, is, you know, de facto presidential. >> yes. >> stephen: what do you think has changed about the presidency with him being president? how will this influence the future of presidencies? >> i think it will, god willing, go down as the single exception in american history. ( cheers and applause ) i really mean it. look, i think that a lot of the folks in the audience, my guess is, when the president was elected and the people he gathered around him, the political people he gathered around him came into play, you kind of thought it was, well, maybe it's amusing or a little bit, you know, embarrassing sometimes, but it wasn't-- it didn't go to the heart of who we were. but i lay you eight to five-- and i'm speaking to a large crowd of republican audience in california an

here's steve bannon realizing these are not the kind of men in white robes he's used to. ( laughter ) ( audience reacts ) ( applause ) >> stephen. we joke because we love. it wasn't all sword play. trump also helped at the opening ceremony for "the global center for combating extremist ideology" by laying hands upon this glowing orb! ( laughter ) whatever qualities that magical sphere confers: eternal youth is not one of them. fellas, if i may, you need to work on your "not-looking-like- supervillains" skills. look at that! it looks like they're activating the undersea robot to emerge from its volcano base and kill aquaman. ( laughter ) jim, can we pull out and see who else is there? saruman and gargamel. there you go, yeah. i knew it! ( laughter ) ( applause ) of course-- i don't know what they're doing. >> jon: yeah, i don't either. >> stephen: i would be surprised if you did know. if you knew, i would be a little worried. >> jon: yeah, i know. >> stephen: of course, the centerpiece of trump's saudi visit was his speech to the muslim world, which he apparently gave in crazy ahmed's chandelier emporium. trump had a lot of kind

bannon: always the rebel." withu spent a lot of time stephen k bannon.hat odds do you give him for being able to help reach his goals? >> so, you want me to be utterly honest or utterly hopeful? i did come to agree with a lot of what he said. i think there is a decent chance steve bannonnk believes the electorate has already changed. >> even in the general election, trump was victorious despite obvious flaws. he is not a perfect person. donald trump would admit that himself. i think what bannon believes is that already the longing for populism and nationalism is there. he believes it is already victorious among the bait. where it has not changed his and washington. in that leadership in some parts of the senate. that is what is driving him.

examiner editor loeffler reports on the life and career of steve bannon and his role in the trump presidency. at 10, journalist stephen nyberg reports on the rise of the all right in america. and we wrap up our primetime programming at 11:10 pm eastern with photographers polish undergo and alex sangster. we talk about young women around the world who are fighting for socialand economic rights . that all happens tonight on c-span2's book tv.