C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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House Hearing on Countering Domestic Extremist Groups
1 hour, 27 minutesThe House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism held a virtual hearing to examine domestic extremist groups. Witnesses included former law enforcement officials and experts on American extremist movements including the co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. They provided recommendations to Congress for countering extremist groups on social media and around the country. Speakers also addressed the potential threats posed to law enforcement officials, protesters and the nation as a whole.
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House Hearing on Small Business & COVID-19 Pandemic
1 hour, 43 minutesThe House Small Business Committee held a virtual hearing on proposals for aiding small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. They discussed the need for further stimulus in aiding small business recovery, the impact of the pandemic on minority-owned businesses and how best to help them gain access to much needed capital, and the importance of investing in broadband and a digital infrastructure in rural communities. They also discussed the special challenges faced by restaurants and other hospitality industries due to the social nature of those businesses.
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Maryland Gov. Hogan on State's Pandemic Response
29 minutesMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) talks about his state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, his critique of the federal response and what else can be done to improve the state and federal efforts
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U.S. Senate: 07/21/2020
3 hours, 2 minutesThe Senate will continue work on 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) the annual defense programs and policy bill.
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White House Briefing
27 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany answered several questions on the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump's decision to send federal officers into Portland, Oregon to deal with violence in the city, and the return of the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefings. When asked if the president was the best person to lead the briefings, she told reporters, President Trump was the "right person" to deliver information to the American public on the pandemic response.
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House Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference on Legislative Agenda
28 minutesRep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), chair of the Democratic caucus joined by Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), the vice chair, spoke about the week's legislative agenda. Both called for action on additional coronavirus economic aid legislation.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Coronavirus Aid
11 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell talked about Coronavirus recovery legislation that he will bring to the floor. He said the package should include another round of direct payments to Americans, and additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Coronavirus Aid
7 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of trying to please corporate interests with their latest Coronavirus aid package. The New York Democrat also warned that President Trump should not participate in Coronavirus briefings because of the misinformation he has given during past briefings.
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U.S. Senate: 07/21/2020
4 hours, 58 minutesThe Senate will continue work on 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) the annual defense programs and policy bill.
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GOP Senators React to Coronavirus Relief Spending Discussion
23 minutesSenate Republicans met with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to discuss the next round of coronavirus relief. When leaving the luncheon, Republican leadership stopped to speak with the press. When asked whether he agreed with President Trump's assertion that the increase in positive coronavirus cases is due to an increase in testing, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said "I can speak for myself. Cases are increasing in the country because the coronavirus is not gone."
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Senate Minority Leader Schumer News Conference
22 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference to discuss his party's legislative agenda, focusing specifically on the next coronavirus stimulus package. He reacted to President Trump's announcement that he was seeking to exclude illegal immigrants from the next reapportionment count, accusing the president of weaponizing the census. In addition, Senator Schumer criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) insistence of liability insurance coverage as part of the next round of coronavirus aid. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) also delivered remarks.
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Maryland Gov. Hogan on State's Pandemic Response
48 minutesMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) spoke about his state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, his critique of the federal response and what else can be done to improve state and federal efforts. The American Enterprise Institute hosted the virtual discussion.
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Secretary of State Pompeo & British Foreign Secretary Raab Hold Joint News Conference
14 minutesSecretary of State Mike Pompeo held a joint news conference with his British counterpart, Dominic Raab in London. Several questions focused on how world leaders should respond to China in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the U.K.'s recent decision to ban Chinese technology company, Huawei from their 5G network. Foreign Secretary Raab repeated that the U.K. was not "strongarmed" into this decision by the U.S.
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Hearing on Vaccine Research & Development with Pharmaceutical Companies
2 hours, 57 minutesPharmaceutical company officials testified at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee virtual hearing on COVID-19 vaccine research and development. Witnesses included representatives from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Merck, and Johnson and Johnson. They were asked about efforts to develop a safe and effective vaccine as well as the timeline for market availability. Other topics addressed included vaccine distribution plans, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety standards, drug pricing, and COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials involving the elderly. Due to minor technical issues, the very start of the hearing could not be shown.
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Maryland Gov. Hogan on State's Pandemic Response
48 minutesMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) spoke about his state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, his critique of the federal response and what else can be done to improve state and federal efforts. The American Enterprise Institute hosted the virtual discussion.
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Gary Cohn Discusses U.S. Economy Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
1 hour, 1 minuteFormer National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn joined American University for a virtual discussion on the state of the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Cohn said the country's economy was in a "precarious" position despite the stock market largely returning to pre-pandemic levels. He said the stock market, which is heavily weighted by large corporations, does not reflect the Main Street economy. He also said that Congress would likely have to provide further stimulus for small businesses as well as relief to state governments who have borne most of the costs of responding to the pandemic. American University President Sylvia Burwell, who served as Health and Human Services secretary under the Obama administration, also participated in the discussion.
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U.S. Senate: Rep. John Lewis Tribute from Sen. Durbin
15 minutesSen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke about the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).
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U.S. Senate: Rep. John Lewis Tribute from Sen. Loeffler
4 minutesSen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) spoke about the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).
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Hearing on Vaccine Research & Development with Pharmaceutical Companies
2 hours, 56 minutesPharmaceutical company officials testified at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee virtual hearing on COVID-19 vaccine research and development. Witnesses included representatives from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Merck, and Johnson and Johnson. They were asked about efforts to develop a safe and effective vaccine as well as the timeline for market availability. Other topics addressed included vaccine distribution plans, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety standards, drug pricing, and COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials involving the elderly. Due to minor technical issues, the very start of the hearing could not be shown.
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GOP Senators React to Coronavirus Relief Spending Discussion
23 minutesSenate Republicans met with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to discuss the next round of coronavirus relief. When leaving the luncheon, Republican leadership stopped to speak with the press. When asked whether he agreed with President Trump's assertion that the increase in positive coronavirus cases is due to an increase in testing, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said "I can speak for myself. Cases are increasing in the country because the coronavirus is not gone."
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Senate Minority Leader Schumer News Conference
20 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference to discuss his party's legislative agenda, focusing specifically on the next coronavirus stimulus package. He reacted to President Trump's announcement that he was seeking to exclude illegal immigrants from the next reapportionment count, accusing the president of weaponizing the census. In addition, Senator Schumer criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) insistence of liability insurance coverage as part of the next round of coronavirus aid. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) also delivered remarks.
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Maryland Gov. Hogan on State's Pandemic Response
48 minutesMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) spoke about his state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, his critique of the federal response and what else can be done to improve state and federal efforts. The American Enterprise Institute hosted the virtual discussion.
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U.S. Senate: Rep. John Lewis Tribute from Sen. Durbin
15 minutesSen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke about the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).
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Secretary of State Pompeo & British Foreign Secretary Raab Hold Joint News Conference
13 minutesSecretary of State Mike Pompeo held a joint news conference with his British counterpart, Dominic Raab in London. Several questions focused on how world leaders should respond to China in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the U.K.'s recent decision to ban Chinese technology company, Huawei from their 5G network. Foreign Secretary Raab repeated that the U.K. was not "strongarmed" into this decision by the U.S.