C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
Expand All-
House Ways & Means Subcmte. Hearing - PT. 2
1 hour, 38 minutesFollowing the House vote break, the hearing continued with questioning by the ranking Democrat of the House Ways and Means subcommittee, Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI).
-
'Sen Armed Hearing on Defense Nominations '
1 hour, 5 minutesThe Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing to consider several pending Defense Department nominations. Witnesses included Kari Bingen to be principal deputy defense under secretary for intelligence, Kenneth Rapuano to be assistant defense secretary for homeland defense and Robert Karem to be assistant defense secretary for international security affairs. Topics addressed included intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, the Iran nuclear agreement and Russian military actions.
-
House Ways and Means Cmte. Hearing on the IRS
1 hour, 3 minutesNina Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate, speaks to a House Ways and Means subcommittee about the changes made by the IRS that can better serve taxpayers.
-
Labour Party Leader Corbyn on Party Manifesto
44 minutesLabour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn officially launched his party's election campaign and unveiled his agenda to a large crowd of supporters in Bradford, England. He outlined what his party would do in the areas of Brexit, education and jobs, if elected Prime Minister in the U.K. elections, scheduled for June 8, 2017. Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience on his popularity as leader, bias in media coverage, and immigration concerns. Mr. Corbyn also repeated his call for Prime Minister May to participate in a television debate, saying she must "come out of hiding" and debate the issues of the country.
-
British PM Theresa May Election Launch
41 minutesBritish Prime Minister Theresa May officially launched her Conservative Party agenda for the upcoming June 8 general election. She outlined her party's manifesto at an event in Halifax, England, saying her plan would see Britain through Brexit and beyond. One measure from her plan states that a referendum on Scottish independence cannot take place until the Brexit process is complete. Following her remarks, she took questions from the press on immigration, tax cuts, and on whether her leadership style is similiar to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
-
Senate Foreign Relations Committee - Sullivan Nomination
1 hour, 31 minutesThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the nomination of John Sullivan to be State Department's deputy secretary. Mr. Sullivan previously served as Commerce deputy secretary under the George W. Bush administration. He answered a range of questions on proposed cuts to the State Department's personnel staff, Russian interference in Democratic elections, and China's role in North Korea. Mr. Sullivan told committee members that the United States has to be "robust" in dealing with Russia and cybersecurity and that any interference with elections is a "profound threat" to our way of life.
-
Defense Briefing with Mattis & Dunford
1 hour, 1 minuteDefense Secretary Jim Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford will give an update on the military campaign to defeat ISIS and take reporter questions at the Pentagon.
-
FCC Holds Open Meeting
2 hours, 11 minutesThe FCC voted 2-1 along party lines to start the process of repealing regulations on internet service providers known as net neutrality rules. The vote is the first step in a review process that could end the classification of home and mobile internet service providers as common carriers. Current rules mandate that all internet traffic must be treated equally and fairly. The rules stop internet service providers like Verizon and Comcast from blocking access, hampering loading speeds or charging extra for "fast lanes" to any websites or apps. The FCC's next step includes seeking public comment with a final vote taking place later this year.
-
FCC Chair Ajit Pai Press Briefing
20 minutesShortly after the FCC opening meeting, FCC Chair Ajit Pai took questions from reporters on the FCC's proposed rule changes on repealing open internet rules.
-
FCC Commissioner O'Rielly Press Briefing
15 minutesFCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly voted with Chair Pai to review open internet rules mandating internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon treat all web traffic equally. The party line vote is the first step to repealing the rules known as net neutrality. After the FCC meeting, Commissioner O'Rielly took questions from reporters.
-
FCC Commissioner Clyburn Press Briefing
20 minutesFCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn voted against repealing open internet rules that mandated all internet web traffic be treated equally. The current rules known as net neutrality which passed under the Democratic Chair Tom Wheeler placed cable and telecom under strict oversight. After the FCC's meeting she spoke with reporters on the vote and what's next. Commissioner Clyburn's term on the commission ends in June.
-
Chamber of Commerce Forum on Infrastructure
2 hours, 56 minutesTransportation Secretary Elaine Chao delivered keynote remarks at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce forum on infrastructure investment. She announced that President Trump's infrastructure plan will be released in the coming weeks and will include $200 billion in taxpayer money. The event also included panel discussions featuring trade association leaders, manufacturing company executives and local officials. Speakers outlined key infrastructure priorities, provided funding solutions and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships and new technologies.
-
Q&A: Roger Ailes
1 hour, 4 minutes -
American Bar Association on Sanctuary Cities
2 hours, 13 minutesImmigration officials, law enforcement and advocates representing immigrants in the U.S. illegally took part in a discussion on sanctuary cities. President Trump's immigration-related executive orders have expanded Homeland Security's immigration enforcement priorities. Panelists examined the impact of the orders on immigrant populated communities, community and police relations and the potential loss of federal funds.
-
National Security & Space
1 hour, 18 minutesThe House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces held a hearing on U.S. military space assets and potential national security threats. Gen. John Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, was among those testifying.
-
FBI Director Robert Mueller Speech
20 minutesFormer FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed Special Counsel by the Justice Department to lead the investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 election and the Trump campaign. Mr. Mueller led the FBI for more than a decade, and in 2008, delivered a speech at an event marking the agency's 100th anniversary.
-
Q&A: Roger Ailes
1 hour, 0 minute -
American Bar Association on Sanctuary Cities
2 hours, 15 minutesImmigration officials, law enforcement and advocates representing immigrants in the U.S. illegally took part in a discussion on sanctuary cities. President Trump's immigration-related executive orders have expanded Homeland Security's immigration enforcement priorities. Panelists examined the impact of the orders on immigrant populated communities, community and police relations and the potential loss of federal funds.
-
National Security & Space
1 hour, 18 minutesThe House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces held a hearing on U.S. military space assets and potential national security threats. Gen. John Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, was among those testifying.
-
FBI Director Robert Mueller Speech
18 minutesFormer FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed Special Counsel by the Justice Department to lead the investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 election and the Trump campaign. Mr. Mueller led the FBI for more than a decade, and in 2008, delivered a speech at an event marking the agency's 100th anniversary.
-
American Bar Association on Sanctuary Cities
2 hours, 13 minutesImmigration officials, law enforcement and advocates representing immigrants in the U.S. illegally took part in a discussion on sanctuary cities. President Trump's immigration-related executive orders have expanded Homeland Security's immigration enforcement priorities. Panelists examined the impact of the orders on immigrant populated communities, community and police relations and the potential loss of federal funds.