C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 12/21/2023
3 hours, 5 minutesCriminal justice advocate Kevin Ring and author Colleen Eren discuss criminal justice reform and the 5th anniversary of the First Step Act, and National Alliance to End Homelessness' Steve Berg discusses the state of homelessness in the U.S.
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Washington Journal: Open Phones
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Washington Journal: Kevin Ring and Colleen Eren
57 minutesCriminal justice advocate Kevin Ring and Colleen Eren, author of "Reform Nation: The First Step Act and the Movement to End Mass Incarceration," discussed criminal justice reform and the 5th year anniversary of the First Step Act.
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Washington Journal: Open Forum
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Washington Journal: Steve Berg
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Middle East Policy Advocates & Academics Discuss Israel-Hamas War
57 minutesMiddle East policy advocates and academics discuss Israel's military strategy in Gaza during a virtual conversation hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Justices Hear Challenge to Foreign Earnings Tax
2 hours, 10 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case challenging a new tax under a Trump-era law. In 2005, Charles Moore, the petitioner in this case, invested in KisanKraft, a business based in India. The company is a controlled foreign corporation meaning 50% or more of it is owned by Americans. Mr. Moore and his wife invested $40,000 and in turn received 11% of the company's shares. Through the years, there was considerable company growth but the Moores didn't have to pay taxes on the earnings from it. This changed with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has a one-time, Mandatory Repatriation Tax (MRT) on earnings from controlled foreign corporations. The Moores argued the new tax violated the 16th Amendment because it taxed unrealized earnings. Congress and the federal government were monitoring this case closely because a ruling could impact future tax policy. Also on the line is more than $330 billion in tax revenue expected to be generated from the provision. The Supreme Court has
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Nat'l Security Spokesperson & WH Press Secretary Hold Briefing
1 hour, 3 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby discussed the latest news of the day during a briefing with reporters. Mr. Kirby announced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Homeland Security adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall would travel to Mexico in the coming days to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to discuss actions on addressing border challenges. He also provided an update on humanitarian assistance into Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, said the recent prisoner swap with Venezuela was a tough decision but a "good outcome," and remarked that revitalizing the United States' alliances was one of President Biden's best foreign policy achievements of the year. At the top of the briefing, Ms. Jean-Pierre expressed condolences to those affected by a recent mass shooting in Prague.
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Books That Shaped America: Journals of Lewis & Clark
1 hour, 33 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored the Journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, which were published in 1814 and recorded the 1804-1806 expedition they led through the western United States following the Louisiana Purchase. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
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Discussion on Presidential Power and the Supreme Court
1 hour, 8 minutesJohn Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general (Bush administration, 2001-03), and John Malcolm from the Heritage Foundation discussed presidential powers and the Supreme Court during a virtual conversation hosted by the Federalist Society. Several topics were addressed, including pending legal and civil trials against former President Trump, presidential immunity, Hunter Biden, and a potential impeachment of President Biden. They also touched on the recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that disqualifies President Trump from appearing on the 2024 ballot, calling the court's decision not "well-reasoned."
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Rep. Andy Kim on 2024 Priorities
13 minutesRep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) discussed his policy priorities for the second year of the 118th Congress with Axios, which he said included lowering costs and focusing on mental health. He also faulted the House Republican-majority for ineffective management, specifically negotiations over long-term funding for the government, saying they were "not interested in getting things done. They've been much more interested in playing partisan politics..." In September, Rep. Kim announced that he would challenge incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in a 2024 primary election, shortly after news broke that Sen. Menendez was indicted on federal bribery charges.
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Discussion on AI Investment at Reagan Defense Forum
59 minutesRep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chair of the House Committee on U.S.-China Competition, and Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall joined other government officials and tech industry leaders for a discussion on the investment and implementation of artificial intelligence during the 10th annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Several topics were addressed, including the benefits AI applications offer the military, the importance of private-public partnerships in AI development, and budget needs for research and investment. They also addressed competition from adversaries, such as China, and the need to work alongside allies and partners to facilitate faster AI innovation and implementation.
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Books That Shaped America: "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"
1 hour, 33 minutesBooks That Shaped America explored the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," authored by Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery and published in 1845.
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Nat'l Security Spokesperson & WH Press Secretary Hold Briefing
1 hour, 4 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby discussed the latest news of the day during a briefing with reporters. Mr. Kirby announced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Homeland Security adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall would travel to Mexico in the coming days to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to discuss actions on addressing border challenges. He also provided an update on humanitarian assistance into Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, said the recent prisoner swap with Venezuela was a tough decision but a "good outcome," and remarked that revitalizing the United States' alliances was one of President Biden's best foreign policy achievements of the year. At the top of the briefing, Ms. Jean-Pierre expressed condolences to those affected by a recent mass shooting in Prague.
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British Prime Minister Testifies on Domestic & Foreign Policy
1 hour, 37 minutesBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak testified on domestic, global, and economic issues before the House of Commons Liaison Committee. Several topics were addressed, including illegal immigration, Ukraine's war with Russia and the Israel-Hamas war, state of the economy and cost of living concerns, and climate change and clean energy commitments. The committee is made up of chairs from the House of Commons' select committees.
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Campaign 2024: RFK Jr. Campaigns in Phoenix
45 minutes2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to voters in Phoenix. He appealed to younger voters and talked about the challenges they face when it comes to financial stability. He also discussed the effects of homelessness in the U.S. and how it correlates with housing prices and inflation.
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Discussion on AI Investment at Reagan Defense Forum
1 hour, 1 minuteRep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chair of the House Committee on U.S.-China Competition, and Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall joined other government officials and tech industry leaders for a discussion on the investment and implementation of artificial intelligence during the 10th annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Several topics were addressed, including the benefits AI applications offer the military, the importance of private-public partnerships in AI development, and budget needs for research and investment. They also addressed competition from adversaries, such as China, and the need to work alongside allies and partners to facilitate faster AI innovation and implementation.
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Discussion on Presidential Power and the Supreme Court
1 hour, 5 minutesJohn Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general (Bush administration, 2001-03), and John Malcolm from the Heritage Foundation discussed presidential powers and the Supreme Court during a virtual conversation hosted by the Federalist Society. Several topics were addressed, including pending legal and civil trials against former President Trump, presidential immunity, Hunter Biden, and a potential impeachment of President Biden. They also touched on the recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that disqualifies President Trump from appearing on the 2024 ballot, calling the court's decision not "well-reasoned."
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Justices Hear Challenge to Foreign Earnings Tax
2 hours, 9 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case challenging a new tax under a Trump-era law. In 2005, Charles Moore, the petitioner in this case, invested in KisanKraft, a business based in India. The company is a controlled foreign corporation meaning 50% or more of it is owned by Americans. Mr. Moore and his wife invested $40,000 and in turn received 11% of the company's shares. Through the years, there was considerable company growth but the Moores didn't have to pay taxes on the earnings from it. This changed with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has a one-time, Mandatory Repatriation Tax (MRT) on earnings from controlled foreign corporations. The Moores argued the new tax violated the 16th Amendment because it taxed unrealized earnings. Congress and the federal government were monitoring this case closely because a ruling could impact future tax policy. Also on the line is more than $330 billion in tax revenue expected to be generated from the provision. The Supreme Court has
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Campaign 2024: RFK Jr. Campaigns in Phoenix
42 minutes2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to voters in Phoenix. He appealed to younger voters and talked about the challenges they face when it comes to financial stability. He also discussed the effects of homelessness in the U.S. and how it correlates with housing prices and inflation.