C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Confirmation Hearing for White House Budget Director
1 hour, 54 minutesThe Senate Budget Committee held a confirmation hearing for Russell Vought to serve as White House Budget Director. Mr. Vought is currently the deputy director. Topics discussed included the debt and deficit, the budget process, health care costs and coronavirus funding oversight.
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Holds News Conference on Monetary Policy
59 minutesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a virtual news conference to discuss the economy and monetary policy actions amid the coronavirus pandemic. He announced that interest rates will remain near zero for the foreseeable future in order to support economic growth. Chairman Powell also said that indicators point to an economic recovery starting in the second half of this year, which will carry through to the next couple of years.
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President Trump Holds a Meeting in the Cabinet Room
27 minutesPresident Trump met with black conservative talk show hosts and community leaders to discuss policies that benefit their communities. They talked about criminal justice reform, opportunity zones and funding to historically black colleges and universities. They also discussed the need for the Republican party to be more present in their communities.
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U.S. Senate: 06/11/2020
7 hours, 22 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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U.S. Senate: Sen. Murray on Policing Reform
17 minutesSenate Democratic Whip Patty Murray called on the Senate to set aside action next week on conservative judges and instead take up policing reform.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Cotton Reacts to Controvery Over His NYT Editorial
11 minutesSen. Tom Cotton responded on the Senate floor to controversy over his editorial published in the New York Times calling for military response to recent protests. The NYT Editorial Page Editor was removed from the position after the Arkansas Republican's opinion piece was published.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Smith on Police Reform
16 minutesSen. Tina Smith told Senators that they need to work on police reform.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Hawley on Race Relations & Police Reform
12 minutesEarlier today, Missouri Senator Josh Hawley came to the floor to discuss U.S. race relations and police reform.
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House Hearing on Voting Rights & COVID-19
1 hour, 42 minutesThe House Administration Subcommittee on Elections held a virtual hearing on voting rights and election safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund President Sherrilyn Ifill, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights President Katherine Clarke as well as secretaries of state for Louisiana and Alabama. They answered questions concerning vote-by-mail expansion proposals, polling place safety as well as the impact of COVID-19 on recent presidential primaries in Wisconsin and Georgia.
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U.S. Senate: 06/11/2020
1 hour, 1 minuteThe 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: Emma Dumain
7 minutesE&E News Congress Reporter Emma Dumain discussed the Senate debate on the Great American Outdoors Act.
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Discussion with Mayors on Coronavirus & Civil Unrest
1 hour, 12 minutesThe Center for American Progress hosted a virtual event with Democratic mayors to discuss the impact of coronavirus and recent civil unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd. The mayors discussed different ways their cities have responded to calls for police reform and addressing systematic racism. They also talked about impact coronavirus has had on their communities.
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Utah Gov. Herbert Holds Coronavirus Briefing
25 minutesUtah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) held a news conference and gave an update on the state's coronavirus infection rate increases and what the state is doing to address these spikes. He also addressed police brutality and the death of George Floyd. He called for a statewide ban on law enforcement use of chokeholds. Dr. Angela Dunn started off the news conference with the latest COVID-19 positive cases, hospitalizations and death count.
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Arizona Gov. Ducey Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 16 minutesDuring a news conference, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R) discussed the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state. Gov. Ducey explained the increase in cases is directly linked to an increase in testing, and he assured Arizonans that hospitals around the state have capacity to meet the needs of patients. The governor addressed recent criticism related to the spike in cases saying, "there's been a lot of misinformation out there." Gov. Ducey also encouraged people to wear masks when unable to practice social distancing. While addressing criticism that he has not been seen wearing a mask in public, the governor said, "I'm all for face masks."
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U.S. Senate: 06/11/2020
1 hour, 29 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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Discussion with Mayors on Coronavirus & Civil Unrest
1 hour, 11 minutesThe Center for American Progress hosted a virtual event with Democratic mayors to discuss the impact of coronavirus and recent civil unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd. The mayors discussed different ways their cities have responded to calls for police reform and addressing systematic racism. They also talked about impact coronavirus has had on their communities.
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Holds Briefing on Protests & COVID-19
53 minutesVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic as well as protests over the death of George Floyd. The governor asked protesters to refrain from tearing confederate statues down adding the state is working on removing them. He also said he is open to renaming military bases named after confederate leaders. Gov. Northam also announced Virginia continues to decrease in COVID-19 cases and hopes to enter phase two soon.
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Arizona Gov. Ducey Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 14 minutesDuring a news conference, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R) discussed the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state. Gov. Ducey explained the increase in cases is directly linked to an increase in testing, and he assured Arizonans that hospitals around the state have capacity to meet the needs of patients. The governor addressed recent criticism related to the spike in cases saying, "there's been a lot of misinformation out there." Gov. Ducey also encouraged people to wear masks when unable to practice social distancing. While addressing criticism that he has not been seen wearing a mask in public, the governor said, "I'm all for face masks."
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President Trump Holds Roundtable Discussion in Dallas
1 hour, 27 minutesPresident Trump participated in a roundtable discussion on racial inequality, the economy and health care at Gateway Church in Dallas. The president praised law enforcement and called for "dominating the street with compassion" in response to nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department. He also said his administration was working on an executive order related to police reform. Attorney General William Barr, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams also traveled with the president and spoke during the discussion with law enforcement, faith and community leaders.
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Campaign 2020: Joe Biden Holds Roundtable on Reopening the Economy in Philadelphia
1 hour, 23 minutesJoe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, participated in a discussion in Philadelphia on reopening the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the participants were a local business owner, an essential worker, the leader of a community center, and Rep. Dwight Evans (R-PA), who represents the area in the U.S. House. Mr. Biden first talked about his eight-step plan for reopening the U.S. economy safely during the pandemic, and then asked the attendees about their concerns balancing safety and economic opportunity. The event was attended by only the participants, a few staffers, and pooled media; no journalists asked questions.