Israel PM Netanyahu tells UN Israel will 'continue degrading Hezbollah' until security goals are met

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal     First, a conversation with Brian Reisinger author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor" about the challenges facing the nation's farmers -- and how policy makers should respond.  Then, Washington Times national security editor Guy Taylor discusses a new congressional report that asserts China has exploited its partnership with U.S.-research institutions - to advance its own military technology. Plus, as we mark the close of Suicide Awareness Month, we speak with Frank Larkin – chairman of the group Warrior Call -- about his organization's efforts to reduce the number of veterans suicides.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to United Nations, Ukrainian President Zelensky meets former President Trump, Florida Gov. DeSantis and Georgia Gov. Kemp give updates on Hurricane Helene recovery, interview with The Hill's Jared Gans on New Hampshire Governor's election. (45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with AP's Farnoush Amiri on first hearing of House task force investigating assassination attempts against Donald Trump (8); Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) indicted on federal charges of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on preparations for Hurricane Helene; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets in DC with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, but not former President Donald Trump. President Biden pledges nearly $8 billion more in aid for Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House and Senate pass a three-month federal government funding bill to prevent a shutdown October 1; Donald Trump says Iran is behind the two assassination attempts against him; Kamala Harris outlines economic plans in Pittsburgh; President Biden on ABC's The View says he would have beaten Donald Trump had he stayed in the presidential race; Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the UN Russia plans to attack nuclear plants in Ukraine; FAA Administrator Whitaker tells a Senate subcommittee that safety culture at Boeing will take time to change; Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) gives an update on preparations for approaching Hurricane Helene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden gives his final speech to the U.N. General Assembly as president; Speaker Johnson (R-LA) again blames the Senate's lack of action on the annual government spending bills for the need for a temporary funding extension to avoid a shutdown; Justice Department sues Visa, saying the company has an illegal monopoly over the U.S. debit card market; Donald Trump in Savannah, GA, promises companies low taxes and fewer regulations if they operate in the U.S, and high tariffs if they do not; CEO of the Novo Nordisk, which makes the weight loss drug Ozempic, testifies at a Senate hearing on the drug's high price in the U.S.; statue of the late singer Johnny Cash is unveiled in the Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republican leaders unveiled their plan B over the weekend to keep the government open past Sept. 30—a continuing resolution that contains additional funding for the Secret Service but doesn't include the SAVE Act…That's the Republican proposal requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote….The bill is expected to be on the House floor by mid-week…We'll hear what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer thinks about it coming up… President Biden says the White House is working to deescalate the growing conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iranian-back Hezbollah…. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking the people of Lebanon to get out of harm’s way” while Israel targets Hezbollah positions… The man who police say tried to kill former President Trump on his golf course appeared in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida today… The federal judge at the hearing denied bail to Ryan Wesley Routh--calling him a serious flight risk and danger to the community...Federal prosecutors also revealed that Mr. Routh spent at least a month in Florida planning the attack…and left a note with a friend saying, "This was an assassination attempt” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal –First, National Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen discusses the importance of Constitution Day. Then, Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith discusses the two assassination attempts against former President Gerald Ford. Plus, Brookings Institution's William Galston on why the national debt is not being discussed this presidential cycle.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secret Service points to “multiple operational and communications failures” and "complacency" among some employees in the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. House passes a bill requiring major party presidential nominees to get the same Secret Service protection as a sitting president. House passes bills to overturn the EPA's tailpipe emission rule and block federal money for undocumented immigrants to 'sanctuary cities'. President Biden says about Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, 'we have to keep at it'. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks about her new book, "Lovely One: A Memoir." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden says Fed's interest rate cut 'isn’t a declaration of victory" but is 'a declaration of progress' in economic recovery, Sen. Schumer introduced backup bill to fund government if House can't pass a bill by Oct. 1 deadline, White House responds to Iran hacking Trump campaign and sending material to people affiliated with Biden campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates half a percent, House debates a bill to fund the federal government for six months and require people registering to vote show they are U.S. citizens, Justice Department sues the owner and operator of the cargo ship that ran into the Key Bridge causing it to collapse for $100 million, Vice President Kamala Harris talks about immigration at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute conference, former President Donald Trump talks about the auto industry in Flint, Michigan, Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices