C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Scams
2 hours, 21 minutesA Senate Commerce subcommittee examined the various scams that have surfaced during the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included federal and state officials who offered recommendations on how to protect the public, especially the senior population. Several questions were posed to officials on contact tracing apps, false claims of curing the coronavirus, stringent enforcement laws, and working with sellers, like Amazon, on taking down false products from their websites.
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FDA Commissioner Hahn on COVID-19 Treatment & Vaccine
28 minutesFDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn spoke about current coronavirus treatments and vaccine trials during a virtual conversation with the Economic Club of New York. Commissioner Hahn discussed several new therapies that had been developed over the past few months to treat patients. He also said he's hopeful about the rapid development of a vaccine and discussed steps being taken to quickly deliver that vaccine once it is FDA approved. When asked about the Trump Administration's decision to change data reporting protocols regarding COVID-19 patients, Mr. Hahn said, "having access to data about the actual disease has been critical to providing information."
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Sen. Marco Rubio on Coronavirus Pandemic
41 minutesSenator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed U.S.-China relations and the coronavirus response during a virtual conversation with the Hoover Institution. Sen. Rubio talked about the growth of China as a superpower and its efforts to spread its influence in the South China Sea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and in South America. He also talked about Congress' response to the coronavirus pandemic and the next round of stimulus legislation and the importance of reopening schools.
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U.S. Senate: 07/23/2020
7 hours, 55 minutesU.S. Senate plans to complete work on 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense programs and policy bill.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
14 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about efforts to pass another coronavirus relief bill, saying there is "an agreement in principle" between Republicans and the White House. He plans to release a legislative framework by early next week as the Trump administration takes additional time to review the final details.
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U.S. House of Representatives: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez & Members on Remarks by Rep. Ted Yoho
1 hour, 1 minuteRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and some of her colleagues came to the floor to condemn the remarks made by Rep. Ted Yoho earlier in the week. She accused the Florida Republican of perpetuating a culture of sexism.
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President Trump Holds News Conference
33 minutesPresident Trump held a news conference at the White House.
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Campaign 2020: Joe Biden in Conversation with Former President Obama
16 minutesJoe Biden, the 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, was interviewed by former President Obama on the coronavirus pandemic and the federal response to the virus in the U.S. The video interview, in which the former president and vice president were seated in the same room but noticeably distant because of the coronavirus pandemic, was produced and released on social media channels by Mr. Biden's presidential campaign. During their conversation, the two men discussed President Trump's handling of the pandemic and what they viewed as his missteps.
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House Speaker Pelosi & Minority Leader Schumer Hold Briefing
27 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference to discuss on-going negotiations between Congress and President Trump on additional economic aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The two leaders said Democrats would not agree to the reported proposals by Republicans and called on them to approve the so-called HEROES Act, which the Democrat-majority House approved weeks before.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
12 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about efforts to pass another coronavirus relief bill, saying there is "an agreement in principle" between Republicans and the White House. He plans to release a legislative framework by early next week as the Trump administration takes additional time to review the final details.
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Oversight Hearing on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program
2 hours, 58 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Committee held an hearing examining the F-35 joint strike fighter jet program, the largest acquisition program in the Defense Department. At issue was maintenance of the aircraft and concerns that prime contractor Lockheed Martin provided defective spare parts and an outdated technology system for the F-35. Witnesses included officials from the Defense Department and the vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning Program at Lockheed Martin Corporation. Several questions focused on the status of refunds to the government over the parts issues, how the pandemic has impacted Lockheed Martin's supply chain, and the future of the fighter jet program.
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Secretary of State Pompeo Remarks on China
57 minutesSecretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered remarks on China from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California. Secretary Pompeo questioned what the U.S. has gained by engaging with China and called on other "free nations" to stand up to Communist China. The secretary also said we must have an honest look at China's actions on trade, intellectual property, human rights violations, and act accordingly. This includes not only other countries but global companies as well.
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House Hearing on Confederate Statue Removal Legislation - Part 1
1 hour, 8 minutesThe House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks held a hearing to discuss three pieces of legislation calling for the removal of Confederate statues on public land. Witnesses included the bills' authors, historians, the Former Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu (D), who removed Confederate monuments from that city in 2017, and Reverend Robert W. Lee IV, a descendant of Gen. Robert E. Lee who said allowing Confederate statues to remain would be an "endorsement of complicity." Topics discussed included the history of erecting Confederate monuments, the reasons for the removal, and the difference between statues located on battlefields and in public spaces. After a brief break, witnesses discussed the proper way to go about removing Confederate statues.
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House Hearing on Confederate Statue Removal Legislation - Part 2
35 minutesAfter a brief break, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks resumed to discuss how various cities have successfully removed Confederate statues and the proper way for Congress to go about removing Confederate statues.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
13 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about efforts to pass another coronavirus relief bill, saying there is "an agreement in principle" between Republicans and the White House. He plans to release a legislative framework by early next week as the Trump administration takes additional time to review the final details.
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Oversight Hearing on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program
2 hours, 57 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Committee held an hearing examining the F-35 joint strike fighter jet program, the largest acquisition program in the Defense Department. At issue was maintenance of the aircraft and concerns that prime contractor Lockheed Martin provided defective spare parts and an outdated technology system for the F-35. Witnesses included officials from the Defense Department and the vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning Program at Lockheed Martin Corporation. Several questions focused on the status of refunds to the government over the parts issues, how the pandemic has impacted Lockheed Martin's supply chain, and the future of the fighter jet program.
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Secretary of State Pompeo Remarks on China
57 minutesSecretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered remarks on China from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California. Secretary Pompeo questioned what the U.S. has gained by engaging with China and called on other "free nations" to stand up to Communist China. The secretary also said we must have an honest look at China's actions on trade, intellectual property, human rights violations, and act accordingly. This includes not only other countries but global companies as well.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
13 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about efforts to pass another coronavirus relief bill, saying there is "an agreement in principle" between Republicans and the White House. He plans to release a legislative framework by early next week as the Trump administration takes additional time to review the final details.
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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.