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TX Democrat on Gun Reform: Don't Challenge Us on Civil Rights

I talked to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee about the historic gun reform sit-in led by House Democrats at the Capitol. Washington, DC: The Capitol Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Should Suspected Terrorists Be Able to Buy Guns? Republicans Respond.

On the night of the gun reform sit-in by House Democrats, I ask Republicans if suspected terrorists should be able to buy guns. Washington, DC: The Capitol Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Congressman Pretends Not to Know Why Democrats Were Protesting

The night of the Democratic sit-in on gun reform, I talked to OH Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH7), who pretended not to know about the No Fly/No Buy legislation #NoBillNoBreak Washington, DC - The Capitol Wednesday, June 22, 2016

TN Congressman Thinks Gun Violence Only a Problem of Terrorism

Interview with U.S. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN 3) during the gun reform sit-in by House Democrats. Washington, DC: the Capitol Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Nancy Pelosi #NoBillNoBreak Press Conference

Full coverage of Nancy Pelosi's press conference yesterday morning announcing the sit-in by House Democrats to force a vote on gun reform legislation #NoBillNoBreak #OccupyTheHouse Washington, DC: The Capitol Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Benghazi Committee Chair Won't Say Suspected Terrorists Shouldn't Be Able to Buy Guns

During the gun reform sit-in by House Democrats, I ask Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC 4) if he agrees with No-Fly/No-Buy legislation that would restrict suspected terrorists from buying guns. Washington, DC: The Capitol Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Senator: Despite Penis Brag, Trump's a Social Conservative

At the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference this morning, I asked Sen. Jeff Sessions whether or not Donald J. Trump is a good role model for Christian values. Road to Majority Conference, hosted by the Faith & Freedom Coalition Washington, D.C. Friday, June 10, 2016.

Trump U. Shows Donald Is Not the Master of the Deal

Lawyer, writer, and advocate David Halperin on the use of arbitration clauses in for-profit colleges at the "Reforming the Ripoff Clause: Why Access to Justice Matters for Accountability and the Economy" panel at the Center for American Progress. Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Consumer Attorney Debunks Arbitration Opt-out Clauses

Consumer attorney Vildan Teske after the "Reforming the Ripoff Clause: Why Access to Justice Matters for Accountability and the Economy" panel at the Center for American Progress. Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Keith Ellison Makes the Case for a Financial Transaction Tax

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN5) argues for a financial transaction tax at the launch of #TakeOnWallSt, a campaign led by Americans for Financial Reform.

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