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VIDEO: Baltimore aftermath: The damage left after protests

By EDG Posted on 28 April, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

The morning after violent protests in Baltimore, firefighters, crews and neighbors worked to clean up the destruction left behind. Here’s a look at scenes from the street.

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VIDEO: Celebrities share their favorite D.C. show

By EDG Posted on 26 April, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

Move over D.C., Hollywood is here to play at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Celebrities like Laverne Cox, Gillian Jacobs and Pete Wentz talk about their favorite D.C. shows on the red carpet.

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VIDEO: Taking a spin at the Post’s WHCD pre-party

By EDG Posted on 26 April, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright and former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich were just two of the big names who tried out the Vine 360 machine at The Washington Post’s White House correspondents’ dinner reception.

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VIDEO: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on food policy and personal choices

By EDG Posted on 30 March, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

National political correspondent Karen Tumulty asks New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand why and when food became a politicized topic.

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VIDEO: Harry Reid through the years

By EDG Posted on 28 March, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

The Senate minority leader announced that he will not run for reelection in 2016. PostTV took a look back at Sen. Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) time serving in the Senate.

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VIDEO: Late-night laughs: Ted Cruz 2016 edition

By EDG Posted on 27 March, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) became the first major candidate to announce a 2016 White House bid — and late-night comedians like Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman couldn’t resist taking a few jabs.

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VIDEO: Are you a member of Congress? Don’t do these things.

By EDG Posted on 18 March, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) resigned from Congress amid allegations he misused funds. The Washington Post’s Ben Terris explains a few things lawmakers might want to avoid if they want to keep their seats.

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VIDEO: The price tag of political corruption

By EDG Posted on 7 March, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

Here’s a look at five of the most notable bribery cases in politics — and how much it took for lawmakers to sell out.

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VIDEO: Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, in 3 minutes

By EDG Posted on 3 March, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a joint session of Congress that removing economic sanctions on Iran would have terrible outcomes. Here are highlights from his speech.

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VIDEO: 40 years of ‘Saturday Night Live’ presidential impersonations

By EDG Posted on 14 February, 2015 Posted in Videos No Comments

“Saturday Night Live” is celebrating its 40th year on the air, and in that time, the show has been known to lampoon presidents on both sides of the aisle. From Chevy Chase as President Ford to Jay Pharoah as President …

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