C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 07/06/2020
3 hours, 2 minutesGeorge Mason University Mercatus Center's Salim Furth discusses how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting cities and Alzheimer's Association's Robert Egge discusses how COVID-19 is impacting nursing home patients.
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Washington Journal: Open Phones
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Washington Journal: Lawrence Hurley
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Washington Journal: Salim Furth
45 minutesSalim Furth, director of George Mason University Mercatus Center's Urbanity Project, discussed how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting cities.
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Washington Journal: Open Phones 2
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Washington Journal: Robert Egge
46 minutesRobert Egge of the Alzheimer's Association discussed how COVID-19 is impacting nursing homes and Alzheimer's patients.
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Washington Journal: Open Phones 3
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Discussion on Russia Under President Vladimir Putin
60 secondsThe Atlantic Council hosts a virtual event to discuss Russia under President Vladimir Putin. Among the speakers are former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, who served during the Obama administration.
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Washington Journal: Harold Holzer
27 minutesLincoln scholar & author Harold Holzer discussed the national debate over removing confederate symbols and monuments.
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CSIS Discussion on Racial Injustice as National Security Threat
1 hour, 3 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a virtual discussion on how racial injustice and inequality can impact national security. They discussed how diversity is viewed as an asset on the international stage, the ways civic engagement has played an essential role in creating change, and how education can be utilized to better inform our understanding of the world. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson (Obama Administration, 2013-17) delivered keynote remarks.
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Supreme Court Oral Argument in Chiafalo v. Washington
1 hour, 15 minutesIn a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that a state can require an elector to vote for the presidential candidate who won that state's popular vote and if that elector does not do so that person can be penalized. Justice Elena Kagan authored the majority opinion for the court. The justices heard oral argument for Chiafalo v. Washington via teleconference due to the coronavirus pandemic in May 2020. In 2016, Peter Chiafalo served as an elector. While Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in the state, Mr. Chiafalo and two other electors cast their Electoral College ballots for Colin Powell. This vote resulted in a $1,000 fine for each of them. Washington law requires electors to vote for the person who won the state's popular vote. Mr. Chiafalo and the electors filed suit challenging the law. This ruling also applies to a similar case, Colorado Department of State v. Baca.
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
16 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing with reporters. She took questions on a number of topics, including President Trump's tweet regarding NASCAR's Confederate flag ban and driver Bubba Wallace.
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House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee Debates FY2021 Appropriations Bill
51 minutesThe House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs debates and votes on 2021 spending levels for the State Department.
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Washington Journal: Salim Furth
44 minutesSalim Furth, director of George Mason University Mercatus Center's Urbanity Project, discussed how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting cities.
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House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee Debates FY2021 Appropriations Bill
27 minutesThe House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs debated and voted on 2021 spending levels for the State Department.
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House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee Debates FY2021 Appropriations Bill
41 minutesThe House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies debates and votes on 2021 spending levels for the Agriculture Department.
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Washington Journal: Robert Egge
48 minutesRobert Egge of the Alzheimer's Association discussed how COVID-19 is impacting nursing homes and Alzheimer's patients.
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Brookings Institution Discussion on Economic Impact of COVID-19
25 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on the long-term global economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Economists talked about how markets and governments around the world reacted to the deepest global recession since World War II.
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House Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Debates FY2021 Appropriations Bill
32 minutesThe House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies debates and votes on 2021 spending levels for the agencies.
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
24 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing with reporters. She took questions on a number of topics, including President Trump's tweet regarding NASCAR's Confederate flag ban and driver Bubba Wallace.
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Washington Journal: Salim Furth
44 minutesSalim Furth, director of George Mason University Mercatus Center's Urbanity Project, discussed how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting cities.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 & the IRS
2 hours, 8 minutesInternal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the Senate Finance Committee about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the 2020 tax filing season. Commissioner Rettig discussed efforts to deliver payments owed to individual taxpayers and small businesses provided by the CARES Act. He also talked about some of the challenges the IRS faced related to these payments including a shortage in staffing due to stay-at-home orders, claims that have not yet been processed, as well as payments not made to those without bank accounts. Commissioner Rettig also discussed the 2020 tax filing deadline, which had been extending to July 15. Mr. Rettig explained why there would not be another extension for filing.
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Supreme Court Oral Argument in Chiafalo v. Washington
1 hour, 17 minutesIn a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that a state can require an elector to vote for the presidential candidate who won that state's popular vote and if that elector does not do so that person can be penalized. Justice Elena Kagan authored the majority opinion for the court. The justices heard oral argument for Chiafalo v. Washington via teleconference due to the coronavirus pandemic in May 2020. In 2016, Peter Chiafalo served as an elector. While Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in the state, Mr. Chiafalo and two other electors cast their Electoral College ballots for Colin Powell. This vote resulted in a $1,000 fine for each of them. Washington law requires electors to vote for the person who won the state's popular vote. Mr. Chiafalo and the electors filed suit challenging the law. This ruling also applies to a similar case, Colorado Department of State v. Baca.
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Supreme Court Oral Argument in Colorado Dept. of State v. Baca
1 hour, 2 minutesIn a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that a state can require an elector to vote for the presidential candidate who won that state's popular vote and if that elector does not do so that person can be penalized. Justice Elena Kagan authored the majority opinion for the court. The justices heard oral argument in Colorado Department of State v. Baca via teleconference in May 2020. This case arose from the 2016 presidential election after a Colorado elector, Micheal Baca, cast his vote for John Kasich instead of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, who won the state's popular vote. The Colorado secretary of state replaced Mr. Baca with another elector who did vote for Mrs. Clinton. Two other electors who wanted to vote for Mr. Kasich ended up voting for Mrs. Clinton. Mr. Baca and these electors filed suit arguing the state violated their constitutional rights. Justice Sonia Sotomayor is recused from this case. This ruling also applies to Chiafalo v. Washington.
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Washington Journal: Salim Furth
45 minutesSalim Furth, director of George Mason University Mercatus Center's Urbanity Project, discussed how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting cities.
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House Hearing on Small Business Loans & COVID-19
1 hour, 59 minutesThe House Small Business Committee held a hearing on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which was created to provide assistance for small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. James Rivera, associate administrator of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Disaster Officer testified that the agency has distributed $147 billion in loans to 6.8 billion small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, which he says is more than the total amount of loans dispersed in the 67 year history of the SBA. While acknowledging the scope of disaster relief provided, representatives criticized the agency for long wait times in receiving loans, poor communication with businesses during the loan application process, and a $150,000 cap on loans. During her opening statement, Chair Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) also criticized the Senate for passing an extension on the Paycheck Protection Program, saying there is not enough information yet to make a decision on an extension.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 & the IRS
2 hours, 6 minutesInternal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the Senate Finance Committee about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the 2020 tax filing season. Commissioner Rettig discussed efforts to deliver payments owed to individual taxpayers and small businesses provided by the CARES Act. He also talked about some of the challenges the IRS faced related to these payments including a shortage in staffing due to stay-at-home orders, claims that have not yet been processed, as well as payments not made to those without bank accounts. Commissioner Rettig also discussed the 2020 tax filing deadline, which had been extending to July 15. Mr. Rettig explained why there would not be another extension for filing.