C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Senate Hearing on Google Online Ads & Market Competition
3 hours, 17 minutesA Senate Judiciary subcommittee examined Google's online advertising and its potential impact on market competition. The first panel heard from Google Global Partnerships and Corporate Development President Donald Harrison. Following his testimony, the committee heard from a second panel consisting of technology and trade association officials. Other topics addressed in the hearing included Google's online search engine, data privacy issues and antitrust legislation.
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Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper Discusses Foreign Interference in the 2020 Election
1 hour, 18 minutesFormer Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and University of Pennsylvania Public Policy Center Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson joined the Center for a New American Security for a virtual discussion on foreign interference in the 2020 election. The two experts discussed the Russian interference operations during the 2016 election and how the U.S. had prepared for 2020. They talked about foreign hacking attempts, social media influence operations, and potential disinformation campaigns exploiting coronavirus fears. They also discussed how the U.S. government could react to such interference as well as how the public might perceive the threats and the integrity of the election.
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Campaign 2020: Harvard Kennedy School Discussion on 2020 Presidential Campaign Strategies
1 hour, 4 minutesThe Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics hosted a virtual discussion with political reporters on the campaign strategies of the 2020 presidential election. They discussed the role polls play in presidential politics, how the messaging from the Biden campaign differs from that of the Trump campaign, and how the year's headlines may impact the election, from the handling of the coronavirus pandemic to the protests for racial justice across the country. Joining in on the conversation were Margaret Talev from Axios, Abby Phillip from CNN, and Alex Burns from the New York Times.
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House Hearing on NASA Cybersecurity During Coronavirus
1 hour, 20 minutesA House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee will hold a hearing about ensuring NASA cybersecurity as its employees telework during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Discussion with Justice Stephen Breyer
54 minutesIn honor of Constitution Day, George Washington University Law School hosted a virtual conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. They discussed role of the Constitution in today's climate as well as criminal justice reform.
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House Education Subcommittee Hearing on Attacks Against Gender-Based Protections
1 hour, 30 minutesThe House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services held a virtual hearing to address the Trump administration's actions towards gender-based protections, including in education, the workplace, and health care. They discussed the erosion of civil rights protections for LGBTQ students, and how changes to Title IX can have negative consequences for survivors of sexual assault. They also addressed the administration's perceived disregard for the Supreme Court's decision in the Bostock case, which ruled that it's impossible to discriminate against a person for being gay or transgender without discriminating based on a person's sex.
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House Ways and Means Subcommittee Hearing on COVID Tax Legislation Inaction
1 hour, 21 minutesThe House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures held a virtual hearing to look at the impact the lack of COVID-19 tax provisions has had on families and small businesses during the pandemic. Discussed during the hearing was the Heroes Act, which was passed by the House in May and contains provisions that would extend unemployment and tax benefits to Americans impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but has yet to be taken up by the Senate. They also spoke about the increase in food insecurity for families and children, a stagnation in future job growth, how minority communities and low wage earners have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus, and that additional money given to the American people would aid in helping the economy rebound.
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Campaign 2020: Joe Biden Campaigns in Duluth, MN
43 minutes2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivers remarks during a campaign trip to Duluth, MN.
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CDC Director Dr. Redfield & Others Testify on Coronavirus Response
2 hours, 47 minutesDr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testified on the latest coronavirus response efforts.
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Senate Committee Meeting on Subpoenas for Russia Investigation
26 minutesThe Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-6 in a party line vote to authorize Chair Ron Johnson (R-WI) to issue subpoenas and deposition with approximately 40 individuals involved in the Russia investigation. Prior to the vote, he told members of the committee that the public had a right to know the facts and accused the Democrats of orchestrating a "coordinated smear" and delay tactics by the ranking member, Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mi). Sen. Peters responded saying the committee should be focused on the coronavirus pandemic and called the proceedings a "partisan fishing expedition." The committee also voted on several nominees to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
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House Hearing on State Department IG Firing - Part 1
2 hours, 44 minutesState Department officials testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the firing of the agency's Inspector General Steve Linick. Witnesses included Under Secretary of State for Management Brian Bulatao. He defended the administration's firing of Mr. Linick saying, "This removal was about an IG who was increasingly falling short of expectations." Throughout the hearing, Democratic lawmakers continually questioned the State Department officials about the reasons for Mr. Linick's removal as well as Secretary of State Pompeo's role in the matter. On May 15, 2020, President Trump sent a letter to Congress announcing he was removing Mr. Linick from office, citing a lack of full confidence in the inspector general.
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House Hearing on State Department IG Firing - Part 2
42 minutesFollowing a short break, the House Foreign Affairs Committee continued to question State Department officials about the firing of the agency's Inspector General Steve Linick. On May 15, 2020, President Trump sent a letter to Congress announcing he was removing Mr. Linick from office, citing a lack of full confidence in the inspector general.
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House Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on the U.S. Postal Service
2 hours, 31 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing to examine actions taken by U.S. Postmaster General Lewis DeJoy since taking office in July 2020. Experts on the operations of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) discussed the need for improvements. They also expressed concern about changes Mr. DeJoy instituted and said he's politicized the post office. Former Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner Ann Ravel (D), who served during the Obama Administration, and Former Chief White House Ethics Lawyer Richard Painter (I), who served during the George W. Bush Administration, also said there's a chance Mr. DeJoy may have committed a crime due to his ownership of a company that contracted its services to the USPS.
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House Hearing on State Department IG Firing - Part 1
2 hours, 44 minutesState Department officials testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the firing of the agency's Inspector General Steve Linick. Witnesses included Under Secretary of State for Management Brian Bulatao. He defended the administration's firing of Mr. Linick saying, "This removal was about an IG who was increasingly falling short of expectations." Throughout the hearing, Democratic lawmakers continually questioned the State Department officials about the reasons for Mr. Linick's removal as well as Secretary of State Pompeo's role in the matter. On May 15, 2020, President Trump sent a letter to Congress announcing he was removing Mr. Linick from office, citing a lack of full confidence in the inspector general.
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House Hearing on State Department IG Firing - Part 2
41 minutesFollowing a short break, the House Foreign Affairs Committee continued to question State Department officials about the firing of the agency's Inspector General Steve Linick. On May 15, 2020, President Trump sent a letter to Congress announcing he was removing Mr. Linick from office, citing a lack of full confidence in the inspector general.
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Campaign 2020: Nebraska U.S. Senate Debate
1 hour, 0 minuteNebraska U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) and challenger Chris Janicek (D), met for a debate in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event was hosted by NET Nebraska's PBS and NPR Stations. Senator Sasse was part of a group of Republican members of Congress who said they would not endorse or vote for Donald Trump in 2020. President Trump has labeled Sasse a RINO - Republican in name only.
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National Constitution Center Town Hall on Freedom of the Press
1 hour, 3 minutesReps. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Steve Cohen (D-TN) and others joined the National Constitution Center for a virtual discussion on freedom of the press. They discussed the important role a free press has played since the beginning of the United States, how the press seems to have been targets at times by police during the recent protests around the country, and how President Trump's rhetoric may be seen as an obstacle to protecting First Amendment rights. Also participating in the conversation were Rich Lowery, editor of the National Review, and Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America.