C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 08/05/2024
3 hours, 3 minutesDavid Becker of Center for Election Innovation & Research discusses efforts to increase voter confidence in U.S. elections and Wayne Crews from the Competitive Enterprise Institute discusses the cost of federal regulations.
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Deputy Attorney General Speaks at American Bar Assn. Conference
23 minutes"While the gunman's motives are still unclear make no mistake, this attack on the former President, at a campaign event, was an attack on our democracy," said U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco of the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The deputy attorney general's comments came during her keynote remarks on election security and the rule of law at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting in Chicago. She addressed several topics, including protecting the right to vote, threats posed by foreign malign actors to disrupt elections, challenges posed by social media and artificial intelligence (AI), and the rise in violent threats against public officials and election workers.
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Washington Journal: 1&D - First Hour
59 minutesWashington Journal looks at Vice President Kamala Harris' choices for a running mate.
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Washington Journal: David Becker
47 minutesDavid Becker of Center for Election Innovation & Research discussed efforts to increase voter confidence in U.S. elections.
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Washington Journal: Clyde Wayne Crews
45 minutesClyde Wayne Crews, a Fellow in Regulatory Studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discussed his organization's annual survey on the cost, scope and transparency of federal regulations.
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Washington Journal: Open Forum
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Campaign 2024: Fmr. Pres. Trump & Sen. Vance Campaign in Atlanta
1 hour, 40 minutes2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), campaigned at a rally in Atlanta. The former president criticized his new rival, Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris, about issues such as immigration and transgenderism and said, "she's a dumb version of Bernie Sanders and, actually, further left than him." Vice President Harris became the presumptive nominee soon after President Biden withdrew from the presidential election. Mr. Trump also criticized Georgia Republican officials Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger over the 2020 election results, calling Gov. Kemp "disloyal" about the matter.
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Deputy Sec. of State Testifies on Competition With China
2 hours, 4 minutesDeputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell testified on strategic competition with China before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Topics included China competing with the U.S. for influence in the Global South, the country assisting Russia with its war against Ukraine, clean energy dominance, and the U.S. not having ambassadors in more than 20 countries where China does have ambassadors. In regard to the last issue, Mr. Campbell said, "I find it embarrassing," when the U.S. engages in diplomacy with nations that do not have U.S. ambassadors, saying it was antithetical to strategic interests. Moreover, the committee's chair, Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), condemned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for holding onto power despite losing the popular vote to his opposition.
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American Bar Assn. Holds Discussion on Rule of Law & Democracy
1 hour, 18 minutesThe American Bar Association held a summit on democracy during its annual meeting in Chicago. During this portion of the summit, Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken, former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer (D), and other members of the association discussed the role of lawyers in defending the Constitution and the rule of law, as well as ensuring trust in U.S. election systems. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, who co-chairs the ABA's Task Force for American Democracy, delivered introductory remarks.
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Joint Chiefs Chair Hosts Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony for Nat'l Guard Chief
44 minutesJoint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown hosted a Relinquishment of Responsibility ceremony for outgoing National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson in Arlington, Virginia. Gen. Hokanson spoke about the role of the National Guard in serving the nation, mentioning recent events such as COVID-19, civil unrest, and "an unprecedented threat to the peaceful transition of power," referring to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He also talked about the importance of defending the Constitution and U.S. values, such as democracy and the rule of law. Moreover, Gen. Brown celebrated Gen. Hokanson's service, saying he "epitomizes the spirit of a citizen-soldier." President Biden nominated Gen. Steven Nordhaus to be the next National Guard chief.
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Washington Journal: David Becker
46 minutesDavid Becker of Center for Election Innovation & Research discussed efforts to increase voter confidence in U.S. elections.
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Former Sen. Pat Toomey Discusses Chevron Deference Ruling
37 minutesFormer Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) discussed the impact of the Supreme Court striking down the "Chevron deference" doctrine, which held that courts defer to federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. He discussed the implications of the ruling for the three branches of government and why he thought the Chevron doctrine was problematic, saying federal agencies overstepped their authority. However, former Sen. Toomey said he was "not optimistic" about Republicans decreasing the size of the executive branch if the party gains control of Congress and the White House. The Chevron doctrine, which was established by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council in 1984, was struck down by Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo in 2024. The American Enterprise Institute hosted this event in Washington, DC.
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Policy Analysts Discuss Chevron Deference Ruling
56 minutesAnalysts from the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution discussed the impact of the Supreme Court striking down the "Chevron deference" doctrine, which held that courts defer to federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. They discussed the implications of the Court's ruling for the three branches of government, including the possibility that Congress' authority may be enlarged and why Congress often makes laws to be open to interpretation. The Chevron doctrine, which was established by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council in 1984, was struck down by Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo in 2024. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and Brookings Institution co-hosted this event at AEI's headquarters in Washington, DC.
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Academics & Professors Discuss Chevron Deference Ruling
59 minutesProfessors and academics discussed the impact of the Supreme Court striking down the "Chevron deference" doctrine, which held that courts defer to federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. They discussed the implications of the Court's ruling for the three branches of government, including the possibility of federal agencies hiring more lawyers for litigation. The Chevron doctrine, which was established by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council in 1984, was struck down by Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo in 2024. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and Brookings Institution co-hosted this event at AEI's headquarters in Washington, DC.
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American Bar Assn. Holds Discussion on Rule of Law & Democracy
1 hour, 27 minutesThe American Bar Association held a summit on democracy during its annual meeting in Chicago. During this portion of the summit, Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken, former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer (D), and other members of the association discussed the role of lawyers in defending the Constitution and the rule of law, as well as ensuring trust in U.S. election systems. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, who co-chairs the ABA's Task Force for American Democracy, delivered introductory remarks.
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Public Affairs Events
2 hours, 13 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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College Democrats & Republicans Discuss Civility and Bipartisanship
1 hour, 1 minuteLeaders of the College Democrats of America and the College Republican National Committee discussed political civility and bipartisanship during an event hosted by American University's Sine Institute of Policy and Politics. They covered various key issues including student loans and college affordability, housing costs and access, and inflation. In addition, they discussed areas of agreement on the environment, immigration, and the role of the U.S. on the world stage.
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Commemoration of National Whistleblower Day
3 hours, 22 minutesThe National Whistleblower Center commemorated National Whistleblower Day on Capitol Hill. Speakers included former employees of Boeing, ExxonMobil, a local Georgia police department, and other organizations who blew the whistle on their former employers for various wrongdoing such as faulty manufacturing, fraud, and sexual misconduct. Senators and whistleblower advocates Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) also spoke, and tobacco company whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand received a lifetime achievement award. National Whistleblower Day is celebrated every July 30, when the Continental Congress passed legislation in 1778 to protect whistleblowers.
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Deputy Attorney General Speaks at American Bar Assn. Conference
23 minutes"While the gunman's motives are still unclear make no mistake, this attack on the former President, at a campaign event, was an attack on our democracy," said U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco of the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The deputy attorney general's comments came during her keynote remarks on election security and the rule of law at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting in Chicago. She addressed several topics, including protecting the right to vote, threats posed by foreign malign actors to disrupt elections, challenges posed by social media and artificial intelligence (AI), and the rise in violent threats against public officials and election workers.