C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 06/03/2020
3 hours, 3 minutesNational Journal's Zach Cohen discusses the Senate review of the FBI's Russia probe, and Manhattan Institute's Heather MacDonald and Rep. Al Green (D-TX) discuss policing in the U.S. following the killing of George Floyd.
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Former Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Testifies on the FBI's Russia Investigation
3 hours, 16 minutesFormer Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the FISA application process used during the FBI investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russian officials.
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Protests Across America
23 minutesDefense Secretary Mark Esper held a briefing at the Pentagon where he responded to news reports about President Trump's visit to St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC during the protests over George Floyd's death. Secretary Esper said he was not aware of the president's intentions to pose for photographs in front of the church saying he knew only of plans to view damage at Lafayette Park and St. John's. He clarified he was, "not aware exactly where we were going when we arrived at the church and what the plans were once we got there." Secretary Esper also stated he did not support invoking the Insurrection Act to use the U.S. military to manage protests across the United States.
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Washington Journal: Heather Mac Donald
35 minutesManhattan Institute's Heather MacDonald discussed policing in the U.S. and the protests following the death of George Floyd.
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
28 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing amid civil unrest following the death of George Floyd and the coronavirus pandemic.
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Confirmation Hearing for White House Budget Director
1 hour, 43 minutesThe Senate Budget Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Russell Vought to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Protests Across America
22 minutesDefense Secretary Mark Esper held a briefing at the Pentagon where he responded to news reports about President Trump's visit to St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC during the protests over George Floyd's death. Secretary Esper said he was not aware of the president's intentions to pose for photographs in front of the church saying he knew only of plans to view damage at Lafayette Park and St. John's. He clarified he was, "not aware exactly where we were going when we arrived at the church and what the plans were once we got there." Secretary Esper also stated he did not support invoking the Insurrection Act to use the U.S. military to manage protests across the United States.
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New York Gov. Cuomo Holds Briefing on Protests & Coronavirus Pandemic
18 minutesNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) criticized the president's photo op with a bible in front of St. John's Church in Washington, DC. The criticism came during a news conference where he briefed the press on protests in the state following the death of George Floyd and the latest on the coronavirus pandemic response efforts. He urged protesters to demonstrate peacefully and with a face covering because COVID-19 is not gone.
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Former President Obama Holds Town Hall on Racial Justice & Police Reform
1 hour, 25 minutesFormer President Barack Obama participates in a virtual town hall on racial justice and police reform hosted by My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation.
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Minnesota Attorney General Ellison Holds News Conference
26 minutesMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) held a news conference to announce additional criminal charges against the police officers accused in the death of George Floyd. The attorney general upgraded charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in addition to previous charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He also announced charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder to the three other officers involved. Attorney General Ellison asked for the community's patience as they continue to investigate and await trial.
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on Protests Across America
48 minutesMuriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, DC (D), held a news conference on protesting and civil unrest across the city. Mayor Bowser announced the city's curfew would change from 7pm-6am to 11pm-6am. The Chief of Police, Peter Newsham said large peaceful protest and self-policing between demonstrators led to the decision. The mayor also said they are looking to the how much legal authority the president has to send troops into the city.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Pennsylvania Political Reporter Laura Olson
13 minutesLaura Olson, a political reporter for the Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania was interviewed on the state of the 2020 presidential race in the Keystone State, where President Trump won by less than one-half percent in 2016. She talked about how Pennsylvania's political climate has changed since the 2016 election, and about the issues driving voter decisions at the polls, including the economy and the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Also discussed was the impact the pandemic was having on campaigning in the state, as well as the expansion of mail-in ballots because in response to COVID-19.
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Former Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Testifies on the FBI's Russia Investigation
3 hours, 18 minutesFormer Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the FISA application process used during the FBI's "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. In December 2019, a report from Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz raised concerns with how the FISA application process was conducted, but found no evidence of political bias in the department's determination to open the investigation. The former deputy attorney general testified on his handling of FISA warrant applications during his time overseeing the FBI's probe. This hearing was the first in a series of oversight hearings the Judiciary Committee plans to hold on the FBI's investigation.
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Minnesota Attorney General Ellison Holds News Conference
25 minutesMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) held a news conference to announce additional criminal charges against the police officers accused in the death of George Floyd. The attorney general upgraded charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in addition to previous charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He also announced charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder to the three other officers involved. Attorney General Ellison asked for the community's patience as they continue to investigate and await trial.
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Protests Across America
21 minutesDefense Secretary Mark Esper held a briefing at the Pentagon where he responded to news reports about President Trump's visit to St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC during the protests over George Floyd's death. Secretary Esper said he was not aware of the president's intentions to pose for photographs in front of the church saying he knew only of plans to view damage at Lafayette Park and St. John's. He clarified he was, "not aware exactly where we were going when we arrived at the church and what the plans were once we got there." Secretary Esper also stated he did not support invoking the Insurrection Act to use the U.S. military to manage protests across the United States.
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New York Gov. Cuomo Holds Briefing on Protests & Coronavirus Pandemic
26 minutesNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) criticized the president's photo op with a bible in front of St. John's Church in Washington, DC. The criticism came during a news conference where he briefed the press on protests in the state following the death of George Floyd and the latest on the coronavirus pandemic response efforts. He urged protesters to demonstrate peacefully and with a face covering because COVID-19 is not gone.
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
29 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing amid civil unrest following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. The press secretary fielded reporters' questions about President Trump's confidence in Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the administration's actions toward protesters near the White House and the president's walk to St. John's Episcopal Church. When asked if President Trump would deploy the U.S. military and federalize the National Guard in response to the protests, Ms. McEnany said "the president has the sole authority to invoke the Insurrection Act" and would use the federal law if needed.
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Former President Obama Holds Town Hall on Racial Justice & Police Reform
1 hour, 26 minutesFormer President Barack Obama participated in a virtual town hall on racial justice and police reform hosted by My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation. This was the first time the former president responded publicly to the death of George Floyd while in police custody and the ongoing nationwide protests that have erupted as a result. He said amid tragedy there's also hope and opportunity for people to act and work for change. He urged cities and police departments to review their use of force policies and make changes.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Pennsylvania Political Reporter Laura Olson
10 minutesLaura Olson, a political reporter for the Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania was interviewed on the state of the 2020 presidential race in the Keystone State, where President Trump won by less than one-half percent in 2016. She talked about how Pennsylvania's political climate has changed since the 2016 election, and about the issues driving voter decisions at the polls, including the economy and the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Also discussed was the impact the pandemic was having on campaigning in the state, as well as the expansion of mail-in ballots because in response to COVID-19.
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on Protests Across America
47 minutesMuriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, DC (D), held a news conference on protesting and civil unrest across the city. Mayor Bowser announced the city's curfew would change from 7pm-6am to 11pm-6am. The Chief of Police, Peter Newsham said large peaceful protest and self-policing between demonstrators led to the decision. The mayor also said they are looking to the how much legal authority the president has to send troops into the city.
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Protests Across America
21 minutesDefense Secretary Mark Esper held a briefing at the Pentagon where he responded to news reports about President Trump's visit to St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC during the protests over George Floyd's death. Secretary Esper said he was not aware of the president's intentions to pose for photographs in front of the church saying he knew only of plans to view damage at Lafayette Park and St. John's. He clarified he was, "not aware exactly where we were going when we arrived at the church and what the plans were once we got there." Secretary Esper also stated he did not support invoking the Insurrection Act to use the U.S. military to manage protests across the United States.
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Former Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Testifies on the FBI's Russia Investigation
3 hours, 16 minutesFormer Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the FISA application process used during the FBI's "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. In December 2019, a report from Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz raised concerns with how the FISA application process was conducted, but found no evidence of political bias in the department's determination to open the investigation. The former deputy attorney general testified on his handling of FISA warrant applications during his time overseeing the FBI's probe. This hearing was the first in a series of oversight hearings the Judiciary Committee plans to hold on the FBI's investigation.