CSPAN - Rep. Analilia Mejia Ceremonial Swearing-In Aired: 2026-04-21 Duration: 06:59 === C-SPAN Live Event Details (03:28) === [00:00:00] First appearance as president. [00:00:01] The White House Correspondents Dinner, live this Saturday at 7 p.m. Eastern on C-SPAN, C-SPAN Now, our free mobile app, or online at C-SPAN.org. [00:00:15] Staying informed is essential. [00:00:17] The C-SPAN shop has the apparel to match your civic energy. [00:00:21] Premium t-shirts, hats, and drink wear. [00:00:24] Everyday favorites for those passionate about politics through C-SPAN. [00:00:28] There's something for every C-SPAN fan. [00:00:31] And every purchase helps support our non-profit operations. [00:00:34] Shop now or anytime online at c-span shop.org. [00:00:38] Gear up for engagement. [00:00:43] On Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson held a ceremonial swearing in for newly elected Democratic New Jersey Representative Analilia Mejia. [00:01:01] Hey. [00:01:06] Thank you. [00:01:07] So we're going to do a, we do the family first? [00:01:11] Yeah, okay. [00:01:13] Bengal. [00:01:15] Note pares, no te pares. [00:01:16] Note pares. [00:01:19] So you're going to stand right here. [00:01:22] So how are you? [00:01:23] Nine. [00:01:23] Nine. [00:01:24] Did you say hello? [00:01:25] I'm 14. [00:01:26] 14. [00:01:27] Good guys. [00:01:27] Hey, now I see why. [00:01:28] Okay. [00:01:30] It was sweet. [00:01:31] Yeah, of course. [00:01:32] Do you want to? [00:01:33] Actually, get over here. [00:01:34] We'll do that. [00:01:36] Okay. [00:01:41] Okay. [00:01:48] Hey, good to see you. [00:01:50] Yes, nice to see you. [00:01:59] Great, and I'm giving you one with just Mr. Rogers and Congresswoman with the Bible. [00:02:04] Reenactors faring in now. [00:02:17] Thank you so much. [00:02:19] That's pretty awesome. [00:02:20] Yes. [00:02:21] Okay, so we're going to like close like we're doing it. [00:02:24] So you're going to... [00:02:24] Will you hold it? [00:02:26] I think right hand raised, left hand on the Bible. [00:02:29] Yeah, perfect. [00:02:30] Yeah. [00:02:31] So we'll pretend like we're like we're doing it. [00:02:34] Okay. [00:02:35] And then they'll tell us to check. [00:02:36] Do you hold the Bible as well or no? [00:02:38] No, the special questions. [00:02:40] Yes. [00:02:40] Okay, and then we look at the cameras. [00:02:50] Thank you. [00:02:51] Can y'all photoshop that and make me taller? [00:02:53] I don't understand. [00:02:54] I say that all the time. [00:02:55] You've had built-in bodyguards. [00:02:56] That's pretty good. [00:02:58] I grow. [00:02:59] Yeah. [00:03:00] Congratulations, Hartford. [00:03:02] Thank you. [00:03:03] Appreciate you getting it in. [00:03:04] I know y'all worked your tails off. [00:03:05] Yeah, it does. [00:03:06] Thank you. [00:03:07] Thank you, guys. [00:03:08] Thank you. [00:03:08] Sure enough. [00:03:11] These guys look like. [00:03:16] You got out of school today. [00:03:19] Exactly. [00:03:19] You should totally get extra credit in social studies or whatever. === John Quincy Adams Interview (02:47) === [00:03:28] 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. [00:03:39] Coming up Tuesday morning, Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington previews the redistricting referendum election taking place in Virginia. [00:03:47] 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. [00:03:56] 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. 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[00:05:00] 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. [00:05:13] He's been with the band for 25 years. [00:05:15] Since 2016, Mr. Crawford has had his own podcast called The Road to Now, along with Ben Sawyer. [00:05:23] Their focus is about history. [00:05:24] Six years ago, during his band's tour, Mr. Crawford received his master's degree online from Arizona State University. [00:05:33] The focus again was history. [00:05:35] Now comes his first serious book titled America's Founding Son, John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick. [00:05:43] 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. [00:05:56] A new interview with author Bob Crawford about his book, America's Founding Son, John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick. [00:06:04] 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 Host (00:43) === [00:06:16] 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. [00:06:30] 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. [00:06:49] He joins our host, renowned author and civic leader David Rubinstein at the New Orleans Book Festival. [00:06:56] You are doing the show Squawkbox. [00:06:58] Yes. 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