Rep. Analilia Mejia received a ceremonial swearing-in from House Speaker Mike Johnson, where she joked about her height and bodyguards amidst reenactors. The broadcast previews the Washington Journal featuring Stephen Farnsworth on Virginia's redistricting and Grover Norquist on Trump's economic policy, while announcing Kevin Worsch's upcoming Federal Reserve chair confirmation hearing to replace Jerome Powell. Additionally, Book Notes Plus highlights Bob Crawford's work on John Quincy Adams, concluding with Andrew Ross Sorkin discussing financial history at the New Orleans Book Festival. [Automatically generated summary]
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On Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson held a ceremonial swearing in for newly elected Democratic New Jersey Representative Analilia Mejia.
Hey.
Thank you.
So we're going to do a, we do the family first?
Yeah, okay.
Bengal.
Note pares, no te pares.
Note pares.
So you're going to stand right here.
So how are you?
Nine.
Nine.
Did you say hello?
I'm 14.
14.
Good guys.
Hey, now I see why.
Okay.
It was sweet.
Yeah, of course.
Do you want to?
Actually, get over here.
We'll do that.
Okay.
Okay.
Hey, good to see you.
Yes, nice to see you.
Great, and I'm giving you one with just Mr. Rogers and Congresswoman with the Bible.
Reenactors faring in now.
Thank you so much.
That's pretty awesome.
Yes.
Okay, so we're going to like close like we're doing it.
So you're going to...
Will you hold it?
I think right hand raised, left hand on the Bible.
Yeah, perfect.
Yeah.
So we'll pretend like we're like we're doing it.
Okay.
And then they'll tell us to check.
Do you hold the Bible as well or no?
No, the special questions.
Yes.
Okay, and then we look at the cameras.
Thank you.
Can y'all photoshop that and make me taller?
I don't understand.
I say that all the time.
You've had built-in bodyguards.
That's pretty good.
I grow.
Yeah.
Congratulations, Hartford.
Thank you.
Appreciate you getting it in.
I know y'all worked your tails off.
Yeah, it does.
Thank you.
Thank you, guys.
Thank you.
Sure enough.
These guys look like.
You got out of school today.
Exactly.
You should totally get extra credit in social studies or whatever.
John Quincy Adams Interview00:02:47
C-SPAN's Washington Journal, a live forum inviting you to discuss the latest issues in government, politics, and public policy from Washington, D.C. to across the country.
Coming up Tuesday morning, Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington previews the redistricting referendum election taking place in Virginia.
And then Americans for Tax Reform's Grover Norquist on President Trump's economic policy approaches and how the economy will factor into the midterm elections.
Later, independent journalist Holly McKay will talk about her recent piece for Deadline, looking at how AI-generated images and videos shape public perception of the conflict in Iran.
And New York Times reporter Theodore Schleifer will talk about his recent investigative piece looking at the increase of gray money donations from nonprofits.
C-SPAN's Washington Journal.
Join the conversation live at 7 Eastern Tuesday morning on C-SPAN, C-SPAN Now, our free mobile app, or online at c-SPAN.org.
On Tuesday, Kevin Worsch will testify at his confirmation hearing to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
President Trump first announced Mr. Worsh, a former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, as his pick to head the central bank in January.
He would replace Jerome Powell, who's faced increased scrutiny from the president over monetary policy decisions.
Watch the Senate Banking Committee live at 10 a.m. Eastern on C-SPAN 3, C-SPAN Now, our free mobile app, and online at c-SPAN.org.
On this episode of Book Notes Plus with our host, Brian Lamb, Bob Crawford plays upright bass, bass guitar, and violin for the Grammy-nominated Americana band, the Abitt Brothers.
He's been with the band for 25 years.
Since 2016, Mr. Crawford has had his own podcast called The Road to Now, along with Ben Sawyer.
Their focus is about history.
Six years ago, during his band's tour, Mr. Crawford received his master's degree online from Arizona State University.
The focus again was history.
Now comes his first serious book titled America's Founding Son, John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick.
Bob Crawford spends a significant amount of time discussing the 17 years Adams spent in the House of Representatives after he was president, trying to stop the spread of slavery in the United States.
A new interview with author Bob Crawford about his book, America's Founding Son, John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick.
Book Notes Plus with our host Brian Lamb is available wherever you get your podcasts and on the C-SPAN Now app.
Andrew Ross Sorkin Joins Host00:00:43
Watch America's Book Club, C-SPAN's bold original series, Sunday with our guest, co-anchor of CNBC morning program Squawkbox, and the founder and editor-at-large of the online financial report Dealbook.
Andrew Ross Sorkin has authored two best-selling books, Too Big to Fail, about the 2008 bailout of the U.S. financial system, which was adapted into a movie by HBO, and 1929 on the great stock market crash and named the best book of 2025 by Time, Bloomberg, and others.
He joins our host, renowned author and civic leader David Rubinstein at the New Orleans Book Festival.