C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Ted Widmer, "Lincoln on the Verge"
1 hour, 5 minutesHistorian Ted Widmer looked at the days leading up to Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration, which included a precarious trip to Washington and an assassination attempt. This was a virtual author program hosted by the Carnegie Council.
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The Communicators: Rep. Yvette Clarke D-NY on Smart Cities
31 minutesRep. Yvette Clarke, D-NY, Energy & Commerce Committee Vice Chair, talks about "smart cities" & the tech that's involved to enable them. She also talks about election security, deepfakes and facial recognition issues.
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Axios Discussion with Sens. Casey & Cassidy on Coronavirus Impact on Nursing Homes
31 minutesAxios hosted a virtual event with Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) along with AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond on the impacts of the coronavirus on nursing homes. Speakers discussed the need for increased testing and adequate medical supplies for long-term care facilities. They also talked about ways to address social isolation for seniors amid the pandemic. The event was moderated Axios co-founders Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei.
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NATO Secretary General Discusses Coronavirus Pandemic & Global Security Challenges
41 minutesNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses global security challenges in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic at a virutal event hosted by the Atlantic Council.
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New York City Mayor De Blasio News Conference
39 minutesNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) holds a briefing on protests over George Floyd's death.
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Sen. Tom Cotton, Mike Rogers & Others Testify on 5G Security & Huawei Before British Committee
2 hours, 7 minutesSen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) testified before a British defense subcommittee on China, 5G technology and global security. He spoke out about the U.K.'s proposals to allow Chinese company, Huawei, to supply up to 35% of 5G equipment. This move came under fire from the Trump administration and other congressional lawmakers, including Sen. Cotton, who recently submitted an amendment to legislation on countries dealing with Huawei. He warned the committee of China's global intentions, stressing their efforts to cause division in the West and told members he believed China was trying to drive a "high-tech wedge" between the U.S. and U.K. The committee also heard testimony from former House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R) and retired Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding, who previously served on the National Security Council under the Trump Administration.
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Washington Journal: Gabby Orr Phoner
10 minutesPolitico White House reporter Gabby Orr discussed the latest at the White House.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on College Students
2 hours, 20 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on colleges and universities. Several college and university presidents testified about their plans to reopen in the fall and the challenges they face. They discussed the importance of the financial assistance provided by the CARES Act, and stressed the importance of addressing the hardships that minority students and those of lower socio-economic status are facing due to the coronavirus pandemic including access to food, housing and internet access. Also testifying was American Public Health Association Executive Director Georges Benjamin, who stressed that college campuses will have cases of COVID-19 in the fall and expressed how important it would be to have a plan to respond.
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U.S. Senate: 06/08/2020
4 hours, 4 minutesThe Senate will resume work on a public lands package to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and establish a fund for maintenance of national parks and other public lands.
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Washington Journal: Robert Woodson
43 minutesRobert Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center, discussed race relations and policing in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Florida Political Reporter Marc Caputo
14 minutesMarc Caputo, a political reporter covering the presidential campaigns in Florida, was interviewed about the forces at play and issues motivating voters in the 2020 presidential race in the Sunshine State. He talked about the impact the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and protests against police violence could have on the presidential election in Florida. Also discussed were efforts to relocate part of the Republican Party's national convention to Florida from Charlotte, North Carolina, and the potential pick of Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) as a running mate for Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
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The Communicators: Rep. Yvette Clarke D-NY on Smart Cities
32 minutesRep. Yvette Clarke, D-NY, Energy & Commerce Committee Vice Chair, talks about "smart cities" & the tech that's involved to enable them. She also talks about election security, deepfakes and facial recognition issues.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on College Students
2 hours, 19 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on colleges and universities. Several college and university presidents testified about their plans to reopen in the fall and the challenges they face. They discussed the importance of the financial assistance provided by the CARES Act, and stressed the importance of addressing the hardships that minority students and those of lower socio-economic status are facing due to the coronavirus pandemic including access to food, housing and internet access. Also testifying was American Public Health Association Executive Director Georges Benjamin, who stressed that college campuses will have cases of COVID-19 in the fall and expressed how important it would be to have a plan to respond.
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Sen. Tom Cotton, Mike Rogers & Others Testify on 5G Security & Huawei Before British Committee
2 hours, 5 minutesSen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) testified before a British defense subcommittee on China, 5G technology and global security. He spoke out about the U.K.'s proposals to allow Chinese company, Huawei, to supply up to 35% of 5G equipment. This move came under fire from the Trump administration and other congressional lawmakers, including Sen. Cotton, who recently submitted an amendment to legislation on countries dealing with Huawei. He warned the committee of China's global intentions, stressing their efforts to cause division in the West and told members he believed China was trying to drive a "high-tech wedge" between the U.S. and U.K. The committee also heard testimony from former House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R) and retired Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding, who previously served on the National Security Council under the Trump Administration.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Protests in U.S.
6 minutesSenate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was critical about defunding local police departments. He said the idea of more money for social workers may be okay, but not if it impacts police budgets.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Police Reform
10 minutesSenate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer called on the Senate to consider a policing reform bill by mid-July, when lawmakers return from the July 4th recess.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Cornyn on Police Reform
11 minutesSen. John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about recent protests over the death of George Floyd and the need for policing reforms to improve relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve. He also expressed his support for a national criminal justice commission that would be tasked with reviewing the tactics used by police.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Udall on Protests & Police Reform
3 minutesSen. Tom Udall (D-NM) spoke out against using the military in response to recent protests over the death of George Floyd. He also called on the Senate to take up a policing reform bill that was introduced by Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris that would ban chokeholds, mandate racial bias training, and require the use of body cameras among law enforcement.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Lankford on Protests & Policing
17 minutesSen. James Lankford (R-OK) spoke about the state of race relations in the U.S. following recent protests over the death of George Floyd. He also talked about the importance of having transparency within police departments by enforcing the use of body cameras and creating more opportunities for police training.
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VA Secretary Wilkie Testifies Before the Senate on the 2021 Budget Request
1 hour, 52 minutesVeterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testified at a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on the president's proposed budget for fiscal year 2021. They discussed several topics, including hiring goals for the future, homeless veterans, mental health, and health care innovation, such as the use of telehealth in order to better serve rural communities. Primarily, much of the focus was on the coronavirus pandemic and how it has impacted the budget needs for Veterans Affairs. Secretary Wilkie said they are working towards building up their stockpile of medical supplies and equipment so they are prepared for a possible second wave of the coronavirus.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on College Students
2 hours, 20 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on colleges and universities. Several college and university presidents testified about their plans to reopen in the fall and the challenges they face. They discussed the importance of the financial assistance provided by the CARES Act, and stressed the importance of addressing the hardships that minority students and those of lower socio-economic status are facing due to the coronavirus pandemic including access to food, housing and internet access. Also testifying was American Public Health Association Executive Director Georges Benjamin, who stressed that college campuses will have cases of COVID-19 in the fall and expressed how important it would be to have a plan to respond.
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Sen. Tom Cotton, Mike Rogers & Others Testify on 5G Security & Huawei Before British Committee
2 hours, 4 minutesSen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) testified before a British defense subcommittee on China, 5G technology and global security. He spoke out about the U.K.'s proposals to allow Chinese company, Huawei, to supply up to 35% of 5G equipment. This move came under fire from the Trump administration and other congressional lawmakers, including Sen. Cotton, who recently submitted an amendment to legislation on countries dealing with Huawei. He warned the committee of China's global intentions, stressing their efforts to cause division in the West and told members he believed China was trying to drive a "high-tech wedge" between the U.S. and U.K. The committee also heard testimony from former House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R) and retired Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding, who previously served on the National Security Council under the Trump Administration.