C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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CBO Director Phillip Swagel Testifies on Budget & Economic Outlook
54 minutesDuring testimony before the Senate Budget Committee the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel said the U.S. debt is "not facing an immediate fiscal crisis," but warned that it is high and expected to rise to record levels over the next 30 years. Director Swagel urged Congress to take action to address the rising debt stating, "action is absolutely needed." He also discussed the Federal Trust Funds, including the Highway, Medicare, and Social Security funds, which he says are all expected to be exhausted by 2031.
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EPA Administrator Wheeler Discusses Environmental Policy at the American Enterprise Institute
1 hour, 4 minutesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined the American Enterprise Institute for a discussion on the role of the federal government in environmental policy. The administrator spoke about the Clean Air and Water Acts as well as the administration's efforts to clean up superfund sites, promote clean drinking water and streamline the permitting process. Administrator Wheeler also talked about the wildfires that had been raging in western states, saying the issue was more related to forest management than climate change.
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Campaign 2020: North Carolina U.S. Senate Debate
55 minutesSenator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham participated in a televised debate. The topics included the open Supreme Court seat following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, COVID-19 relief and marijuana legalization. Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. sponsored the multi-market live telecast. The debate will took place inside WNCN-TV/CBS 17 studios in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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CBO Director Phillip Swagel Testifies on Budget & Economic Outlook
54 minutesDuring testimony before the Senate Budget Committee the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel said the U.S. debt is "not facing an immediate fiscal crisis," but warned that it is high and expected to rise to record levels over the next 30 years. Director Swagel urged Congress to take action to address the rising debt stating, "action is absolutely needed." He also discussed the Federal Trust Funds, including the Highway, Medicare, and Social Security funds, which he says are all expected to be exhausted by 2031.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lying in Repose
2 minutesSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at the court.
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U.S. Senate: 09/24/2020
6 hours, 26 minutesThe U.S. Senate continues work on President Trump's nominees for judicial and administrative positions, and may also take up a temporary government funding bill.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Supreme Court Vacancy
12 minutesSenate Leader Mitch McConnell talked about the death of Breonna Taylor who was killed by police in March and the shooting of two Louisville police officers during protests last night. Senator McConnell also spoke about the current Supreme Court vacancy.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Elections, Democracy & the Supreme Court
14 minutesSenate Leader Schumer called President Trump a threat to U.S. democracy after the president refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power after Election Day. Sen. Schumer also talked about the current U.S. Supreme Court vacancy.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Joe Manchin on Transfer of Power
6 minutesThe Senate agreed to a resolution offered by Senator Joe Manchin, reaffirming the Senate's commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the U.S. Constitution. This measure comes after President Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power is he loses the November presidential election.
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Campaign 2020: Virginia U.S. Senate Debate
56 minutesSenator Mark Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Daniel Gade participated in a televised debate. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 Washington sponsored the event. Senator Warner was elected in November 2008 and reelected to a second term in November 2014.
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President Trump Departure Remarks
10 minutesPresident Trump spoke to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before departing for his trip to North Carolina and Florida. The president again cast doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 election, claiming that ballots with his name were being thrown into rivers and waste paper baskets. "We want to make sure the election is honest and I'm not sure that it can be," he said. He also answered questions on Breonna Taylor, his forthcoming Supreme Court pick and the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Campaign 2020: The Lincoln Project Co-Founders Discuss the 2020 Election
1 hour, 2 minutesThe National Press Club hosted a virtual discussion on the 2020 election with the co-founders of the Lincoln Project, Steve Schmidt and Rick Wilson. They discussed the mission of the Lincoln Project and how it came to be, the state of the 2020 election, President Trump's time in office, and what Senate races they feel are the most competitive. They also discussed former Vice President Joe Biden and how the first two years of his presidency would look if he wins the election.
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U.S. Senate: Senator Schumer on Elections & Democracy
8 minutesSenate Leader Schumer called President Trump a threat to U.S. democracy after the president refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power after Election Day. Sen. Schumer also talked about the current U.S. Supreme Court vacancy.
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Postmaster General DeJoy Discussion with The Economic Club
51 minutesPostmaster General Louis DeJoy participated in a virtual conversation with The Economic Club of Washington, DC to talk about a host of topics including postal service employment diversity, operations, and handling of mail-in ballots for the 2020 election. General DeJoy also spoke about the coronavirus and how it's impacted the postal service workforce. He said about 10,000 have contracted the virus and 91 have passed away.
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Washington Journal: Bob Woodward
43 minutesWashington Post Associate Editor Bob Woodward discussed his new book "Rage."
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U.S. Senate: Senator Schumer on Elections & Democracy
11 minutesSenate Leader Schumer called President Trump a threat to U.S. democracy after the president refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power after Election Day. Sen. Schumer also talked about the current U.S. Supreme Court vacancy.
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Treasury Secretary Mnuchin & Federal Reserve Chair Powell Testify on COVID-19 Impact on Economy
2 hours, 27 minutesTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified about the coronavirus' impact on the economy before the Senate Banking Committee. They discussed issues regarding continued relief payments as well as the impact of the pandemic on minority-owned businesses.
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Campaign 2020: Ronna McDaniel Interview
23 minutesRepublican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel joined to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential, Senate, House and gubernatorial races. She talked about the GOP's ongoing outreach efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as its investments in national and state races. Ms. McDaniel also talked about growing up in a political family and her rise to become the party's chair following the 2016 election of President Trump.
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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Delivers Address on Coronavirus Pandemic
14 minutesCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered an address to the nation on the recent spike in coronavirus cases, telling Canadians, "We're on the brink of a Fall that could be much worse than the Spring." Prime Minister Trudeau warned the country was entering a second wave of the virus and said, "it's all too likely we won't be gathering for Thanksgiving, but we still have a shot at Christmas." Health officials in Canada have reported a near tripling of cases in the last five weeks, with young people under the age of 40 making up the majority of cases.
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Postmaster General DeJoy Discussion with The Economic Club
50 minutesPostmaster General Louis DeJoy participated in a virtual conversation with The Economic Club of Washington, DC to talk about a host of topics including postal service employment diversity, operations, and handling of mail-in ballots for the 2020 election. General DeJoy also spoke about the coronavirus and how it's impacted the postal service workforce. He said about 10,000 have contracted the virus and 91 have passed away.
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Discussion with Attorney General Barr at Hillsdale College
1 hour, 9 minutesAttorney General William Barr delivered remarks and took questions at a Constitution Day event hosted by Hillsdale College. The attorney general defended his actions during his time in the Trump administration, opined on the state of the rule of law, and blasted governors for state lockdowns and other executive actions during the coronavirus pandemic, which he compared to "house arrest" and said amounted to violations of civil liberties. "Other than slavery, which was a different kind of restraint, it's the greatest intrusion on civil liberties in American history," he said. Attorney General Barr also pushed back on criticism that he had interfered in the judicial process in cases that involved individuals with ties to President Trump. He argued that it was the attorney general's job to exercise prosecutorial discretion and that lower-level attorneys' decisions were not "sacrosanct." He argued that political views are inevitable in the Justice Department and criticized federal prosecut
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Treasury Secretary Mnuchin & Federal Reserve Chair Powell Testify on COVID-19 Impact on Economy
2 hours, 30 minutesTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified about the coronavirus' impact on the economy before the Senate Banking Committee. They discussed issues regarding continued relief payments as well as the impact of the pandemic on minority-owned businesses.
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Campaign 2020: Ronna McDaniel Interview
24 minutesRepublican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel joined to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential, Senate, House and gubernatorial races. She talked about the GOP's ongoing outreach efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as its investments in national and state races. Ms. McDaniel also talked about growing up in a political family and her rise to become the party's chair following the 2016 election of President Trump.
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U.S. Senate: Senator Schumer on Elections & Democracy
11 minutesSenate Leader Schumer called President Trump a threat to U.S. democracy after the president refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power after Election Day. Sen. Schumer also talked about the current U.S. Supreme Court vacancy.
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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Delivers Address on Coronavirus Pandemic
13 minutesCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered an address to the nation on the recent spike in coronavirus cases, telling Canadians, "We're on the brink of a Fall that could be much worse than the Spring." Prime Minister Trudeau warned the country was entering a second wave of the virus and said, "it's all too likely we won't be gathering for Thanksgiving, but we still have a shot at Christmas." Health officials in Canada have reported a near tripling of cases in the last five weeks, with young people under the age of 40 making up the majority of cases.
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Postmaster General DeJoy Discussion with The Economic Club
47 minutesPostmaster General Louis DeJoy participated in a virtual conversation with The Economic Club of Washington, DC to talk about a host of topics including postal service employment diversity, operations, and handling of mail-in ballots for the 2020 election. General DeJoy also spoke about the coronavirus and how it's impacted the postal service workforce. He said about 10,000 have contracted the virus and 91 have passed away.
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Campaign 2020: Virginia U.S. Senate Debate
56 minutesSenator Mark Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Daniel Gade participated in a televised debate. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 Washington sponsored the event. Senator Warner was elected in November 2008 and reelected to a second term in November 2014.