C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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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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FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor Testifies on COVID-19 Response
1 hour, 21 minutesFEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testifies on the agency's role in the COVID-19 response before a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee.
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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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Secretary of State Pompeo Remarks on China
55 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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Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses COVID-19 With Washington Post
34 minutesDr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discusses the COVID-19 response during a virtual event hosted by the Washington Post.
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Campaign 2020: Joe Biden in Conversation with Former President Obama
15 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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Rev. C.T. Vivian Funeral Service
13 minutesA funeral service was held for civil rights activist Rev. C.T. Vivian in Atlanta. Fellow civil rights activist and friends, including Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Oprah Winfrey spoke about Rev. Vivian's impact on the country.
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Washington Journal: Daniel Cox
29 minutesAmerican Enterprise Institute's Daniel Cox discussed his latest report on parenting during the coronavirus pandemic.
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House Speaker Pelosi & Others on Extending COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits
35 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), along with Ways and Means Chair Richard Neal (D-MA) and others, hold a news conference to push Republicans to extend unemployment benefits to Americans impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sen. Marco Rubio on Coronavirus Pandemic
42 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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Washington Journal: Tim Phillips
27 minutesAmericans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips discussed his group's role in Campaign 2020.
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Washington Journal: Arturo Vargas
7 minutesNALEO Educational Fund CEO Arturo Vargas discussed issues important to Latino voters in Campaign 2020.
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Campaign 2020: Jill Biden Holds Virtual Roundtable With Texas Leaders
35 minutesJill Biden, the wife of 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, speaks as part of a virtual discussion on the coronavirus pandemic featuring Texas Democrats Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson and Marc Veasey.
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Hearing on Economic Recovery During Coronavirus Pandemic - PART 1
4 hours, 13 minutesThe House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the HEROES Act, which the House of Representatives passed in May 2020, and the next round of legislation for coronavirus aid. Economists and financial experts testified about issues that should be considered for the next stimulus package including; an extension of unemployment benefits, mortgage forbearance and rental payment assistance, small business loans, and additional support for minority owned businesses. Republicans expressed disappointment regarding the hearing, because they argued the House had already passed the HEROES Act and should be holding hearings on new legislation.
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Washington Journal: Zach Cohen
8 minutesNational Journal Senate reporter Zach Cohen discussed the latest on the GOP coronavirus legislation.
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Rev. C.T. Vivian Funeral Service
13 minutesA funeral service was held for civil rights activist Rev. C.T. Vivian in Atlanta. Fellow civil rights activist and friends, including Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Oprah Winfrey spoke about Rev. Vivian's impact on the country.
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Senate Foreign Relations Hearing on U.S.-China Relations
2 hours, 18 minutesThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on U.S.-China relations. Testifying before the committee was Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, who discussed China's actions in the South China Sea, their Belt and Road Initiative, China's growth as a global economic power, and their role in the COVID-19 pandemic. He also talked about China's dismantling of Hong Kong's democratic autonomy and their human rights abuses aimed at the Chinese Muslims, known as Uyghurs.
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FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor Testifies on COVID-19 Response
1 hour, 15 minutesFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about disaster preparedness during the coronavirus pandemic during a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee hearing. Administrator Gaynor addressed how the agency has responded to COVID-19 and also preparing to respond to multiple, simultaneous disasters during the 2020 hurricane and wildfire season. He discussed how FEMA has addressed a shortage of personal protective equipment and how future shortages can be avoided. Mr. Gaynor also answered questions about the agency's continued response to Hurricanes Maria and Erma, which caused significant damage to Puerto Rico in 2017.
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Senate Hearing on Integrity of College Athletics
2 hours, 24 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss ways to protect the integrity of college athletics. The first part of the hearing, which featured NCAA President Mark Emmert, focused on college athlete compensation and the ability of student-athletes to monetize on their name, image and likeness in an industry that generates billions of dollars a year. During the second part of the hearing, they discussed the impact sports betting has on college athletics and on student-athletes.
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Senate Foreign Relations Hearing on U.S.-China Relations
2 hours, 17 minutesThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on U.S.-China relations. Testifying before the committee was Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, who discussed China's actions in the South China Sea, their Belt and Road Initiative, China's growth as a global economic power, and their role in the COVID-19 pandemic. He also talked about China's dismantling of Hong Kong's democratic autonomy and their human rights abuses aimed at the Chinese Muslims, known as Uyghurs.
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FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor Testifies on COVID-19 Response
1 hour, 15 minutesFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about disaster preparedness during the coronavirus pandemic during a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee hearing. Administrator Gaynor addressed how the agency has responded to COVID-19 and also preparing to respond to multiple, simultaneous disasters during the 2020 hurricane and wildfire season. He discussed how FEMA has addressed a shortage of personal protective equipment and how future shortages can be avoided. Mr. Gaynor also answered questions about the agency's continued response to Hurricanes Maria and Erma, which caused significant damage to Puerto Rico in 2017.
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Senate Hearing on Integrity of College Athletics
2 hours, 30 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss ways to protect the integrity of college athletics. The first part of the hearing, which featured NCAA President Mark Emmert, focused on college athlete compensation and the ability of student-athletes to monetize on their name, image and likeness in an industry that generates billions of dollars a year. During the second part of the hearing, they discussed the impact sports betting has on college athletics and on student-athletes.