C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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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.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Exploitation of Coronavirus Pandemic
1 hour, 52 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on efforts to combat fraud and exploitation of the coronavirus pandemic. Officials from the Justice Department, FBI and U.S. Secret Service testified on a wide range of schemes bad actors were employing to price gouge, hoard personal protective equipment, market bogus medical treatments, steal personally identifiable information, and file fraudulent insurance and Paycheck Protection Program applications. While the officials could not comment on specific investigations, they said a number of the fraudulent schemes were originating from foreign actors.
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DC Circuit Oral Argument in Michael Flynn Perjury Dismissal Case
1 hour, 45 minutesThe DC Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral argument via teleconference in a case on whether they should order a lower court judge to dismiss the Justice Department's perjury case against Michael Flynn, the president's former national security adviser.
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Arizona Gov. Ducey Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 15 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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Washington Journal: Gov. Asa Hutchinson
30 minutesGov. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) discussed the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in his state and protests in the wake of George Floyd's death.
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Washington Journal: Niels Lesniewski
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Sen. Warner and Rep. Connolly Host a Town Hall on Police Reform and COVID-19
5 minutesSen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) hold a virtual town hall discussion with voters to address concerns, such as police reform and COVID-19.
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Washington Journal: Rep. Michael Burgess
38 minutesRepresentative Michael Burgess (R-Texas) discussed the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Washington Journal: Steven Casstevens
8 minutesInternational Association of Chiefs of Police President Steven Casstevens discussed policing during the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide civil unrest.
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North Carolina Gov. Cooper Holds Coronavirus Briefing
47 minutesNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) holds a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Medgar Evers House
17 minutesMinnie Watson, curator at the Medgar Evers House, talked about the life and murder of civil rights activist Medgar Evers. She discussed Evers' military service, role with the NAACP in Mississippi, his impact on the civil rights movement, and the symbolism of the family's historic Jackson home.
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Campaign 2020: Sen. Amy Klobuchar D-MN and Eric Holder on Law Enforcement Policy
1 hour, 2 minutesSen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was in conversation with Eric Holder, the former attorney general during the Obama administration, on racial and social justice as part of a virtual event hosted by Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Policy. The event came in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, a Black man, while he was in custody of police in Minneapolis, and the nationwide protests for changes in policing and law enforcement policy that followed. During the discussion, Senator Klobuchar talked about her former role as a prosecutor for Hennepin County, Minnesota, and how that office had failed in the past to prosecute officers accused of unfair conduct. Both Senator Klobuchar and Mr. Holder also answered questions from Georgetown students at the end of the event.
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Treasury Secretary & Small Business Administrator Testifies on CARES Act
2 hours, 22 minutesTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza testified before the Senate Small Business Committee on the implementation of the CARES Act coronavirus relief law. Committee members asked about the rollout and efficacy of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the use of the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which lawmakers of both parties agreed were major stabilizing factors in the economy, keeping many businesses afloat and employees on the payroll. Senators also asked about some of the glitches in the CARES Act and what further action Congress could take with additional relief legislation.
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Speaker Pelosi Holds Moment of Silence
20 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) gathered congressional Democrats in the U.S. Capitol's Emancipation Hall to remain silent and kneel for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others.
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Discussion with Mayors on Coronavirus & Civil Unrest
1 hour, 10 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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House Oversight Virtual Hearing on Coronavirus & Essential Workers
3 hours, 13 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Committee held a virtual hearing to examine the challenges essential workers face due to coronavirus and what the federal government can do to help. Officials representing nurses, transit & food production workers and other essential personnel were among those who testified. Topics discussed included personal protective equipment for nurses and employees at food processing plants, sanitizing public transit systems, health and financial benefits for those who get infected with COVID-19, and concern of additional spread of the virus as states reopen.
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Washington Journal: Niels Lesniewski
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Washington Journal: Derrick Johnson
47 minutesNAACP president & CEO Derrick Johnson discussed the state of race relations in America.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on K-12 Students
1 hour, 54 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a virtual hearing about safely re-opening elementary and secondary schools during the coronavirus pandemic. State and local level educators testified about steps they are taking to open schools safely in the fall including plans for decreasing class sizes, continued at home learning and school-wide coronavirus tests. Witnesses also testified about their concerns such as limited access to high-speed internet access, addressing the needs of poor students and those with learning disabilities as well as the safety of faculty and staff, who may be at a greater risk for contracting COVID-19.
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House Oversight Virtual Hearing on Coronavirus & Essential Workers
3 hours, 12 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Committee held a virtual hearing to examine the challenges essential workers face due to coronavirus and what the federal government can do to help. Officials representing nurses, transit & food production workers and other essential personnel were among those who testified. Topics discussed included personal protective equipment for nurses and employees at food processing plants, sanitizing public transit systems, health and financial benefits for those who get infected with COVID-19, and concern of additional spread of the virus as states reopen.
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Washington Journal: Niels Lesniewski
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Washington Journal: Derrick Johnson
46 minutesNAACP president & CEO Derrick Johnson discussed the state of race relations in America.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on K-12 Students
1 hour, 55 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a virtual hearing about safely re-opening elementary and secondary schools during the coronavirus pandemic. State and local level educators testified about steps they are taking to open schools safely in the fall including plans for decreasing class sizes, continued at home learning and school-wide coronavirus tests. Witnesses also testified about their concerns such as limited access to high-speed internet access, addressing the needs of poor students and those with learning disabilities as well as the safety of faculty and staff, who may be at a greater risk for contracting COVID-19.