C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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House Oversight Hearing on Tax Avoidance & the IRS
2 hours, 16 minutesThe House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing on tax avoidance and the role the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plays in enforcing tax law. The subcommittee discussed President Trump's tax returns and making changes to the U.S. tax code that could prevent wealthy tax payers from taking advantage of existing loopholes to decrease the amount of taxes they pay. Also discussed during the hearing, were several issues facing the IRS including its funding, tax audits, and tax inequities facing minorities and low income Americans.
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Discussion on American Democracy After the November Election
1 hour, 2 minutesThe Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a virtual discussion on the future of democracy after the November elections. The panel discussed various scenarios that could take place after the election involving delayed counting of ballots, President Trump undermining election results and potential political violence. Carnegie Endowment fellow Rachel Kleinfeld warned, "This is not going to be an election night, it's going to be an election week, maybe two weeks."
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Campaign 2020: Joe Biden Delivers Remarks to Muslim Advocates Virtual Event
12 minutes2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks at a virtual event hosted by the group Muslim Advocates. In his brief address taped from his home in Wilmington, DE, Mr. Biden vowed to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric and include Muslim Americans in his administration if elected president.
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Campaign 2020: Heritage Foundation Discussion on Election Security
57 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosts a virtual discussion on election security.
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Campaign 2020: Georgia 6th District U.S. House Debate
38 minutesCandidates for Georgia's 6th Congressional District, Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) and Karen Handel (R) participated in a televised debate. Atlanta Press Club and GPB-TV sponsored the event. Rep. McBath (D) narrowly defeated Rep. Handel (R-GA) in 2018. Rep. Handel was the iincumbent at the time. Their face-off in November is expected to be one of the most closely watched U.S. House contests.
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House Minority Leader McCarthy Holds Press Conference
9 minutesHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy holds a news conference on Capitol Hill.
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Campaign 2020: Delaware Governor's Debate
1 hour, 1 minuteDelaware gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Gov. John Carney (D) and Republican candidate Julianne Murray, participated in a televised debate. University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication and Delaware Public Media sponsored the event. Gov. Carney was Delaware's At-Large U.S. Representative from 2011 to 2017.
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Washington Journal: Sen. Patrick Leahy
9 minutesSen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), a member of the Judiciary Committee, discussed the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
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Public Affairs Events
31 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Campaign 2020: President Trump Holds Rally in Greenville, NC
1 hour, 27 minutesPresident Trump delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Greenville, NC.
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Campaign 2020: North Carolina Governor's Debate
58 minutesNorth Carolina gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Gov. Roy Cooper (D) and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest (R), participated in a televised debate at the UNC-TV studios. The North Carolina Association of Broadcasters sponsored the event. In 2016, Gov. Cooper narrowly defeated incumbent Gov. Pat McCory (R-NC) in the closest gubernatorial election of that cycle.
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Campaign 2020: Utah 4th District U.S. House Debate
58 minutesCandidates for Utah's 4th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ben McAdams (D) and Burgess Owens (R) participated in a televised debate. The Utah Debate Commission sponsored the event. Rep. McAdams, who is Utah's only Democratic member of Congress, won his seat in 2018 by fewer than 700 votes.
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Campaign 2020: Georgia U.S. Senate Debate
59 minutesIncumbent Senator David Perdue (R-GA) and U.S.Senate Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff and LIbertarian candidate Shane Hazel, participated in a televised debate. Georgia Public Broadcasting sponsored the event. This is the first debate for the candidates. Elected in 2014, Sen. Perdue is seeking his second term. Georgia has been considered a safe Republican stronghold for decades. According to recent reports, the state seems to be shifting in the Democrats' favor due to the expanding Atlanta metro area.
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Discussion on American Democracy After the November Election
1 hour, 3 minutesThe Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a virtual discussion on the future of democracy after the November elections. The panel discussed various scenarios that could take place after the election involving delayed counting of ballots, President Trump undermining election results and potential political violence. Carnegie Endowment fellow Rachel Kleinfeld warned, "This is not going to be an election night, it's going to be an election week, maybe two weeks."
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Cato Institute Discussion on First Amendment
1 hour, 2 minutesA group of law professors and scholars discussed free speech and First Amendment cases in the Supreme Court. The discussion, hosted by the Cato Institute, looked at several issues presented before the Court and the confirmation hearing underway for the president's pick, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
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Campaign 2020: Montana U.S. Senate Debate
1 hour, 1 minuteIncumbent Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Gov. Steve Bullock (MT) participated in a televised debate hosted by the Montana Television Network. The state has leaned Republican in recent years, with Trump winning Montana by 20 points in the 2016 election. Gov. Bullock's entry into the race puts the Senate seat in play for the Democrats.
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Campaign 2020: Heritage Foundation Discussion on Election Security
59 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosted a virtual discussion on the 2020 election and mail-in ballots. Panelists expressed concerns over mail-in voting, delayed election results, and legal proceedings against some states related to their voter registration policies.
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Discussion on American Democracy After the November Election
1 hour, 1 minuteThe Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a virtual discussion on the future of democracy after the November elections. The panel discussed various scenarios that could take place after the election involving delayed counting of ballots, President Trump undermining election results and potential political violence. Carnegie Endowment fellow Rachel Kleinfeld warned, "This is not going to be an election night, it's going to be an election week, maybe two weeks."
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Campaign 2020: President Trump Holds Rally in Greenville, NC
1 hour, 27 minutesPresident Trump delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Greenville, NC, less than three weeks before Election Day and on the first day of voting in the state. During his remarks, President Trump hit on a number of his campaign's cornerstone issues, including the economy, trade, and border security. He also criticized North Carolina's Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and called on him to reopen the state. Also during his remarks, President Trump talked about a recent New York Post story regarding his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden's son, Hunter. President Trump was next expected to travel to Florida and Georgia the following day to continue a campaign swing through the Southeast U.S.
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House Minority Leader McCarthy Holds Press Conference
9 minutesHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy discussed protections for social media companies and coronavirus relief legislation during a press conference. Minority Leader McCarthy said it was time to reconsider Section 230 protections, which gives information platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Google liability protections related to content posted on their sites. The minority leader made these statements after Facebook and Twitter blocked users from sharing a New York Post story related to Hunter Biden and his involvement with the Ukrainian company Burisma. Leader McCarthy also answered questions about the possibility of passing coronavirus relief legislation.
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House Hearing on the Spread of Online Misinformation
1 hour, 38 minutesThe House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a virtual hearing on stopping the spread of misinformation online. Experts in social media, national security, and intelligence testified to the rise of disinformation campaigns and those supported by foreign actors, such as Russia and China. They also spoke about the responsibility of media platforms, the role the federal government should play, and the prevalence of conspiracy groups, such as QAnon, and how they use misinformation to manipulate and distort the truth.
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Campaign 2020: Heritage Foundation Discussion on Election Security
59 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosted a virtual discussion on the 2020 election and mail-in ballots. Panelists expressed concerns over mail-in voting, delayed election results, and legal proceedings against some states related to their voter registration policies.
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Discussion on American Democracy After the November Election
1 hour, 3 minutesThe Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a virtual discussion on the future of democracy after the November elections. The panel discussed various scenarios that could take place after the election involving delayed counting of ballots, President Trump undermining election results and potential political violence. Carnegie Endowment fellow Rachel Kleinfeld warned, "This is not going to be an election night, it's going to be an election week, maybe two weeks."
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Senate Finance Subcommittee Hearing on Fiscal Responsibility & Economic Growth
1 hour, 39 minutesU.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel testified on the country's fiscal outlook before the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth. They discussed the main drivers of the national debt and how best to get it under control in order to put the country on steadier fiscal footing.
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Campaign 2020: Aspen Institute Discussion on Contested Election Preparations
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Aspen Institute hosted a virtual discussion with representatives from media, legal, and civil rights organizations on preparing for a contested election. They discussed voter intimidation, disinformation tactics, election integrity, and mail-in voting. They also briefly addressed what happens if a candidate is not able to remain on the ballot during the election process, referencing the recent news of President Trump testing positive for COVID-19.
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Campaign 2020: Discussion on Presidential Transitions
2 hours, 54 minutesFormer senior officials from Presidents George H.W. Bush to Barack Obama's administrations joined a virtual discussion on presidential transitions. Several topics were explored, including reaction to news of President Trump testing positive for the coronavirus, the transition from campaigning to governing, the relationship with an outgoing administration and working with career officials, who understand the demands of the White House. Panelists also discussed how a Biden administration would transition under the coronavirus pandemic and stressed that a peaceful transition is the key to bringing stability to the nation.