C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Hearing on Attorney Ads for Pharmaceutical Lawsuits
1 hour, 16 minutesDoctors and legal experts raised concerns about prescription drug injury advertisements to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. They testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. The hearing examined how these ads impact patient care and the doctor-patient relationship. Rep. Steve King (R-IA) chairs the subcommittee and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) serves as the ranking member.
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Sen. Tom Cotton R-AR and Panel Discussion on Missile Defense
1 hour, 54 minutesSen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) spoke about the future of missile defense at the Center for the National Interest in Washington, DC. He presented four areas he felt the U.S. should prioritize to strengthen its missile defenses, and touted the INF Treaty Preservation Act, a bill he sponsored and about which he said would help bring Russia into compliance with conditions set by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty of 1987. Following Sen. Cotton's remarks, two experts debated the pros and cons of increased missile defense efforts and spending.
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DEBATE ON AN AMENDMENT ABOUT MTGS. AT TRUMP PROPERTIES
30 minutesThis is a pretty good portion of debate on an amendment regarding President Trump's meetings with other foreign officials at Trump properties & the cost of defense spending. Rep. Speier started the debate with her amendment. It failed, then Rep. O'Halleran offered up a similar substitute amendment. The vote on the substitute amendment also failed.
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Discussion on Famine in South Sudan
1 hour, 5 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on the famine crisis in South Sudan.
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Senate Appropriations Subcmte Hearing on Capitol Police Budget
49 minutesThe U.S. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police chief testified in an open session of the Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee on President Trump's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget for the Capitol Hill protocol and law enforcement entities. They were asked questions about a number of their programs, including one focusing on boosting cybersecurity for U.S. Capitol offices and computer networks. After opening statements and questions, the subcommittee moved into closed session to discuss various threats to the Capitol.
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President's 2018 NASA Budget Request
1 hour, 4 minutesActing NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot appeared before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee to discuss his agency's 2018 budget. Members questioned him about cuts to programs in areas such as education, earth science and satellite servicing technology. Administrator Lightfoot also discussed NASA's future missions including a new telescope to study the origins of the universe, a Mars Rover mission and deep space human exploration. This Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing was led by its chair, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL).
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Senate Judiciary Cmte. Hearing on FISA Reauthorization - Panel 1
1 hour, 54 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee examined the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and reauthorization of Section 702 of the law which authorizes intelligence agencies to access communications of foreign nationals outside the U.S. Among the speakers were counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the National Security Agency (NSA), as well as representatives from the FBI and Justice Department. Members looked at issues such as incidental communications, transparency and oversight. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) chairs the committee.
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Senate Judiciary Cmte. Hearing on FISA Reauthorization - Panel 2
48 minutesFollowing the panel of officials from U.S. intelligence agencies, a second group spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee to offer their perspectives on reauthorization of FISA's Section 702. Among the speakers were a member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board and a former director of the National Counterterrorism Center who served in the Obama administration.
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Homeland Security Under Secretary for Intelligence & Analysis Nomination
54 minutesThe Senate Intelligence Committee considered the nomination of David Glawe to serve as under secretary for intelligence and analysis at the Homeland Security Department. He's a former assistant commissioner in the Office of Intelligence with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Members questioned him in areas including information sharing among the intelligence community, the duplication of efforts among the Homeland Security Department and lessons learned from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The committee is chaired by Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).
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Ambassador Nikki Haley on U.S.-U.N. Relations
2 hours, 58 minutesU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on U.S. relations with the U.N. Ambassador Haley answered several rounds of questions on the U.N.'s attitude toward Israel, threats from North Korea, and Russia and China's veto influence on the Security Council. In a testy exchange with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) over President Trump's relationship with allies and withdrawal from global agreements, Ambassador Haley reitereated that under her leadership the U.S. would continue to have a strong voice in the U.N.
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Washington Journal: Niels Lesniewski & Gabby Morrongiello
57 minutesRoll Call's Niels Lesniewski and New York Post's Gabby Morrongiello review the week in Washington, including the latest in the Senate Republicans' health care reform efforts.
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Discussion on Famine in South Sudan
1 hour, 3 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on the conflict and famine crisis in South Sudan. Panelists discussed the violence against humanitarian aid workers in the region and the need for more international support in helping to find a political solution. One panelist from South Sudan told the audience that his country needed advice, not an army, and strongly urged international leaders to not "take over the country" but to continue to support peace and humanitarian efforts.
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AEI Discussion on Transnational Crime in the Americas
1 hour, 37 minutesSen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke about the need to combat transnational organized crime in Latin American countries at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. His remarks came as the organization released a new report entitled, "Kingpins and Corruption: Targeting Transnational Organized Crime in the Americas." Following his remarks, a panel of experts talked about policy options the Trump administration could undertake to help address these issues.
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Senate Intelligence Cmte. Hearing on Russian Influence in European Elections
2 hours, 39 minutesCareer diplomats and experts from the U.S. and Europe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee about Russian influence in democratic elections. They described observations and effects of past Russian activities and strategies to disrupt democratic systems, and made recommendations for how Western countries could best cooperate, defend against, and counter nefarious Russian tactics.
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Discussion on Famine in South Sudan
1 hour, 3 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on the conflict and famine crisis in South Sudan. Panelists discussed the violence against humanitarian aid workers in the region and the need for more international support in helping to find a political solution. One panelist from South Sudan told the audience that his country needed advice, not an army, and strongly urged international leaders to not "take over the country" but to continue to support peace and humanitarian efforts.
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AEI Discussion on Transnational Crime in the Americas
1 hour, 37 minutesSen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke about the need to combat transnational organized crime in Latin American countries at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. His remarks came as the organization released a new report entitled, "Kingpins and Corruption: Targeting Transnational Organized Crime in the Americas." Following his remarks, a panel of experts talked about policy options the Trump administration could undertake to help address these issues.
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Senate Intelligence Cmte. Hearing on Russian Influence in European Elections
2 hours, 38 minutesCareer diplomats and experts from the U.S. and Europe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee about Russian influence in democratic elections. They described observations and effects of past Russian activities and strategies to disrupt democratic systems, and made recommendations for how Western countries could best cooperate, defend against, and counter nefarious Russian tactics.
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Chinese President's Remarks on 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Handover to China
21 minutesChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China. Hong Kong was handed back from British rule to Chinese rule in 1997 and operates under the "one country, two systems" process. President Xi delivered brief remarks upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport. Following his remarks, China Global Television Network offered immediate analysis of his speech where the future of Hong Kong's relationship with China and the global community was discussed.
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Discussion on Famine in South Sudan
1 hour, 2 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on the conflict and famine crisis in South Sudan. Panelists discussed the violence against humanitarian aid workers in the region and the need for more international support in helping to find a political solution. One panelist from South Sudan told the audience that his country needed advice, not an army, and strongly urged international leaders to not "take over the country" but to continue to support peace and humanitarian efforts.