C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Prime Minister's Questions: 06/03/2020
40 minutesBritish lawmakers return to the House of Commons following a two-week recess where they will question Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his government's response to the coronavirus pandemic and other domestic issues.
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House Judiciary Virtual Discussion on Coronavirus in Prisons & Jails
1 hour, 27 minutesDemocrats on the House Judiciary Committee held a virtual discussion on the Trump administration's response to the spread of the coronavirus in prisons and jails. They discussed the high rate of COVID-19 infections in the prison system, the need for the release of some low-risk inmates, and the lack of care provided to prisoners during the pandemic. Joining the conversation with committee members were advocates for inmate rights and criminal justice reform.
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Washington Post Discussion with Rep. Clyburn on Race & Protests Across the U.S.
29 minutesThe Washington Post holds a discussion with Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) on race and the protests that have erupted across the nation following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Pennsylvania Political Reporter Laura Olson
10 minutesLaura Olson, a political reporter for the Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania was interviewed on the state of the 2020 presidential race in the Keystone State, where President Trump won by less than one-half percent in 2016. She talked about how Pennsylvania's political climate has changed since the 2016 election, and about the issues driving voter decisions at the polls, including the economy and the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Also discussed was the impact the pandemic was having on campaigning in the state, as well as the expansion of mail-in ballots because in response to COVID-19.
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Campaign 2020: Rep. Steve King R-IA Concedes Primary Race
3 minutesNine-term Rep. Steve King (R-IA) delivered brief remarks from his home after losing the Republican primary for his seat to Randy Feenstra, an Iowa state senator. Rep. King said he had spoken to Mr. Feenstra to congratulate him on his win. Rep. King was elected to nine terms in the U.S. House but was removed from his committee assignments in early 2019 by the Republican Steering Committee following comments he made on white nationalism.
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U.S. Senate: Senators Duckworth & Klobuchar on the Death of George Floyd & Civil Unrest
11 minutesSenators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) & Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) spoke on the floor about the death of George Floyd and the civil unrest across the country.
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U.S. Senate: 06/03/2020
9 hours, 11 minutesSenators will consider several nominations this week including James Anderson to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense For Policy,and Drew Tipton to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Thune, Brown, Inhofe, Blackburn & Leahy on Pandemic, Protests, And President Trump
51 minutesMajority Whip Sen. John Thune (R-SD) responded to charges that the Senate isn't doing relevant work during the pandemic. He also talked about the effect of the coronavirus on internet access to rural areas, and criticized China for their role in the spread of the disease. He was followed by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Urban Affairs Committee, who talked about the pandemic response and the protests across the country and the President's response to and comments about the unrest. Sen. Brown's comments elicited a warning from the presiding officer, Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse. Later, Oklahoma Republican and Armed Services Committee Chair James Inhofe spoke about Iran and global terrorism and commented on reports that the President is considering using the U.S. Military in states to help quell the violence. Then, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-OK) spoke about the protests, before slamming social media companies including Twitter for what she calls "speech policing." After
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Minnesota Attorney General Ellison Holds News Conference
23 minutesMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) held a news conference to announce additional criminal charges against the police officers accused in the death of George Floyd. The attorney general upgraded charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in addition to previous charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He also announced charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder to the three other officers involved. Attorney General Ellison asked for the community's patience as they continue to investigate and await trial.
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Former President Obama Holds Town Hall on Racial Justice & Police Reform
1 hour, 26 minutesFormer President Barack Obama participated in a virtual town hall on racial justice and police reform hosted by My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation. This was the first time the former president responded publicly to the death of George Floyd while in police custody and the ongoing nationwide protests that have erupted as a result. He said amid tragedy there's also hope and opportunity for people to act and work for change. He urged cities and police departments to review their use of force policies and make changes.
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Hearing on Voting Rights During Coronavirus Pandemic
2 hours, 29 minutesThe House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual hearing on protecting voting rights during the coronavirus pandemic. Among the witnesses were Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton, ACLU Voting Rights Project Director Dale Ho and Fair Fight Action Chair Stacey Abrams. Committee members largely questioned witnesses about the potential benefits and challenges of expanding mail-in voting for the November 2020 elections. Other topics included voting access for disabled and minority populations, election security measures, resources for polling places and ensuring voters can safely cast in-person ballots during the pandemic.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Coronavirus, Senate Agenda & Afghanistan
8 minutesSenate Majority Leader McConnell opened the day by talking about the coronavirus response and the Senate's recent work despite the pandemic. He goes on to talk about the situation in Afghanistan.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Protests & Pandemic
12 minutesSenate Democratic Leader Schumer spoke about the protests across the country, and called for police and criminal justice reform. He went on to talk about coronavirus response efforts, before returning to the protests, including the recent confrontations in Lafayette Park.
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Thune, Brown, Inhofe, Blackburn & Leahy on Pandemic, Protests, And President Trump
1 hour, 2 minutesMajority Whip Sen. John Thune (R-SD) responded to charges that the Senate isn't doing relevant work during the pandemic. He also talked about the effect of the coronavirus on internet access to rural areas, and criticized China for their role in the spread of the disease. He was followed by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Urban Affairs Committee, who talked about the pandemic response and the protests across the country and the President's response to and comments about the unrest. Sen. Brown's comments elicited a warning from the presiding officer, Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse. Later, Oklahoma Republican and Armed Services Committee Chair James Inhofe spoke about Iran and global terrorism and commented on reports that the President is considering using the U.S. Military in states to help quell the violence. Then, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-OK) spoke about the protests, before slamming social media companies including Twitter for what she calls "speech policing." After
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Durbin & Risch on WHO & Protests
27 minutesSenate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke about the need for international cooperation in finding a vaccine for Covid-19, and tried to introduce a resolution to that effect. He was followed by Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Jim Risch, who defended recent actions to withdraw from the WHO and other international organizations, and objected to Sen. Durbin's motion. The Minority Whip and the Chair then had a back and forth on the issue, before Sen. Durbin makes comments about protests across the country and in Lafayette Park across from the White House.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Sherrod Brown D-OH on Death of George Floyd & Civil Unrest
9 minutesSen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Urban Affairs Committee, came to the floor to talk about the pandemic response and the protests across the country. Sen. Brown discussed the President's response to the unrest saying "The President turned the arm of the state on peaceful protestors. We saw the video, tear-gassing the citizens he is supposed to serve, all so he would walk across the street and stage a photo op at a church he doesn't attend & hold up a bible he doesn't read.". Sen. Brown went on to say about Republican Senators, "You choose the adjective. Timid, cowardly, spineless Republican colleagues in this Senate just remained silent. How offended they would have been if a Democratic President had done what this President does and failed to do." These remarks elicited a warning from the presiding officer, Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse under Rule 19 not to impugn another Senator or Senators in debate.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Cruz on Protests Across the U.S.
35 minutesTexas Republican Senator Ted Cruz spoke about the death of George Floyd and the resulting protests. He said there were "zero" law enforcement justifications for what happened, quotes Martin Luther King, Jr., and sympathizes with the outraged protesters. He goes on to criticize those who are taking advantage of the unrest to commit criminal acts.
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Ernst & Capito on Pandemic Response & Protests
14 minutesSenators Joni Ernst and Shelley Moore Capito spoke about the pandemic response. Sen. Capito also commented on the death of George Floyd and the civil unrest across the country, and quotes a recent statement from former Pres. George W. Bush.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Ben Cardin on the Death of George Floyd & Civil Unrest
14 minutesSenator Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke on the floor about the death of George Floyd and the civil unrest across the country.
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New York Gov. Cuomo Holds Briefing on Protests & Coronavirus Pandemic
27 minutesNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) criticized the president's photo op with a bible in front of St. John's Church in Washington, DC. The criticism came during a news conference where he briefed the press on protests in the state following the death of George Floyd and the latest on the coronavirus pandemic response efforts. He urged protesters to demonstrate peacefully and with a face covering because COVID-19 is not gone.
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
30 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing amid civil unrest following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. The press secretary fielded reporters' questions about President Trump's confidence in Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the administration's actions toward protesters near the White House and the president's walk to St. John's Episcopal Church. When asked if President Trump would deploy the U.S. military and federalize the National Guard in response to the protests, Ms. McEnany said "the president has the sole authority to invoke the Insurrection Act" and would use the federal law if needed.
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Hearing on Voting Rights During Coronavirus Pandemic
2 hours, 29 minutesThe House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual hearing on protecting voting rights during the coronavirus pandemic. Among the witnesses were Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton, ACLU Voting Rights Project Director Dale Ho and Fair Fight Action Chair Stacey Abrams. Committee members largely questioned witnesses about the potential benefits and challenges of expanding mail-in voting for the November 2020 elections. Other topics included voting access for disabled and minority populations, election security measures, resources for polling places and ensuring voters can safely cast in-person ballots during the pandemic.
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Former President Obama Holds Town Hall on Racial Justice & Police Reform
1 hour, 25 minutesFormer President Barack Obama participated in a virtual town hall on racial justice and police reform hosted by My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation. This was the first time the former president responded publicly to the death of George Floyd while in police custody and the ongoing nationwide protests that have erupted as a result. He said amid tragedy there's also hope and opportunity for people to act and work for change. He urged cities and police departments to review their use of force policies and make changes.