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President Trump: "You better do it, because you're not going to get any federal funding at all if you don't..." Gov. Janey Mills (D-ME): "See you in court." President Trump: "Good. I'll see you in court. I look forward to that. That should be an easy one."

U.S. Senate CONFIRMS Kash Patel to be FBI Director, 51-49.

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY): "Seven times my fellow Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate...Representing our Commonwealth has been the honor of a lifetime. I will not seek this honor an eighth time. My current term in the Senate will be my last." youtu.be/dIsl-vXuNwM

President Trump: "A dictator without elections, Zelensky better move fast of he's not going to have a country left...I love Ukraine but Zelensky has done a terrible job."

President Trump: "There's even under consideration a new concept where we give 20% of the DOGE savings to the American citizens and 20% goes to paying down debt, because the numbers are incredible Elon."

Q: "Would you call Ukrainian President Zelensky a dictator, as President Trump has?" Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD): "The president speaks for himself. What I want to see is a peaceful result, a peaceful outcome."

Sen. Schumer: "President Trump amazingly blamed Ukraine for Putin's invasion...It's disgusting to see an American president turn against one of our friends and openly side with a thug like Vladimir Putin...the people of Ukraine did not start this war. Vladimir Putin did."

President Trump signed executive orders on IVF affordability, government transparency and independent agencies. Full video here: www.c-span.org/event/white-...

President Trump on Sen. McConnell (R-KY): "I feel sorry for Mitch...He’s not equipped mentally."

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Sworn-in as Secretary of Health & Human Services

U.S. Senate CONFIRMS Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be Secretary of Health & Human Services, 52-48.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the Department of Justice is suing the state of New York over illegal immigration: "New York has chosen to prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens. It stops. It stops today."

"We reserve the right to decide who gets to go into the Oval Office."

Defense Secretary Hegseth: "Returning to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic objective. Chasing this illusionary goal will only prolong the war and cause more suffering...The U.S. does not believe that NATO membership for Ukraine is a realistic outcome of a negotiated settlement."

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) opening statement at first DOGE hearing on government efficiency: "This committee will be laser-focused on bringing full transparency to waste, fraud and abuse within the federal government and presenting the plans to fix the tremendous problems we expose."

President Trump Welcomes Prisoner Released by Russia, Marc Fogel to the White House

Q: "How can we make sure that all the statements that you said were correct so we can trust what you say?" Elon Musk: "Some of the things that I say will be incorrect and should be corrected."

Q: "Your detractors...say that you're orchestrating a hostile takeover of government and doing it in a non-transparent way. What's your response to that criticism?" Elon Musk: "The people voted for major government reform and that's what people are going to get."

President Trump Signs an Executive Order to Impose 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports

Speaker Johnson on President Trump's statement on U.S. taking over Gaza: "There'll be more details forthcoming...he's taking bold decisive action to try to ensure the peace of that region. It's a bold move. Far bolder than what's been done before."

President Trump: "The U.S. will take over Gaza Strip."

Sen. Schumer on DOGE: "Before our very eyes an unelected shadow government is conducting a hostile takeover of the federal government...Donald Trump does not have the authority to erase an independent agency created by Congress nor can the Department of State absorb USAID..."

President Trump on Elon Musk: "He's got access only to letting people go that he thinks are no good if we agree with him and it's only if we agree with him. He's a very talented guy from the standpoint of management and costs."

Ken Martin elected DNC Chair: "We have one team...we have one fight...the fight right now is against Donald Trump and the billionaires who bought this country...It's time for our party to three things; first is to united...we need to go on offense...we're going to get to work."

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt:: "The president will be implementing tomorrow a 25% tariffs on Mexico, 25% tariffs on Canada and a 10% tariff on China..."

Sen. Schiff on Capitol Police: "Take a look at them right now. Turn around." Kash Patel: "I'm looking at you. You're talking to me." Schiff: "No, look at them...tell them you're proud that you raised money off of people that assaulted their colleagues. That pepper sprayed them."

President Trump on DCA Helicopter-Plane Crash

President Trump: "Today I'm also signing an executive order to instruct the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to begin preparing the 30,000 person migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay. Most people don't even know about it."

WATCH: Confirmation hearing: ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, nominee to be Secretary of Health & Human Services, testifies before Senate Finance Committee

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: "This is not a blanket pause on federal assistance and grant programs from the Trump Administration. Individual assistance that includes...Social Security benefits, Medicare benefits, food stamps, welfare benefits...will not be impacted by this pause."

Sen. Schumer: "Last night President Trump plunged the country into chaos. Without a shred of warning the Trump Administration announced a halt to virtually all federal funds across the country...This decision is lawless, dangerous, destructive, cruel. It's illegal. It's unconstitutional."

U.S. Senate CONFIRMS Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense, 51-50. Vice President Vance breaks tie, second tie-breaking vote on Cabinet nominee in history.

President Trump: "The golden age of America begins right now." Full video here: www.c-span.org/inauguration...

President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. www.c-span.org/event/public...

President-Elect Trump and Melania Trump watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Course in Sterling, VA. www.c-span.org/event/public...

WATCH: President Biden Farewell Address to the Nation www.youtube.com/live/-pGZRQ0...

WATCH: Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Confirmation Hearing www.c-span.org/program/sena...

WATCH: Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Opening Statement

Confirmation hearing: PETE HEGSETH, nominee to be Secretary of Defense, testifies before Senate Armed Services Cmte. – LIVE at 9:30am ET on C-SPAN3 www.c-span.org/event/senate...

WATCH: President Jimmy Carter Funeral at Washington National Cathedral www.c-span.org/event/public...

VP Kamala Harris: "This announcement of the state of the vote by the President of the Senate shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice president of the United States, each for a term beginning on the 20th day of January 2025."

WATCH: Joint Session of Congress Certifies Electoral College Vote www.c-span.org/event/joint-...

U.S. House Speaker Election 119th Congress First Ballot Result: Johnson - 218 Jeffries - 215 Others - 1 Present - 0 "Therefore, the honorable Mike Johnson...is duly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress."

Las Vegas Police on Cybertruck Incident: "The subject inside wasn't able to be removed for a very long period of time because he was burnt beyond recognition...the individual had sustained a gunshot wound to the head prior to the detonation of the vehicle."

FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia on New Orleans Attack: "This was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act...We do not assess at this point that anyone else is involved in this attack except for Shamsud-Din Jabbar."

President Biden on New Orleans Attack: "I've directed my team to make sure every resource is made available to federal, state and local law enforcement to complete the investigation in New Orleans quickly and to make sure there is no remaining threat to the American people."

Speaker Johnson is giving C-SPAN permission to have TV cameras controlled by C-SPAN inside the U.S. House Chamber for two historic 2025 events: January 3rd - Opening Day of 119th Congress & House Speaker Election January 6th - Electoral College Vote Count & Certification

C-SPAN: DEMOCRACY UNFILTERED

President Biden on former President Jimmy Carter: "Today, America and the world, in my view, lost a remarkable leader. He was a statesman and a humanitarian."

Former President Jimmy Carter has died. Learn more about his life and career by searching over 216 C-SPAN appearances. RIP www.c-span.org/person/?2484...