C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Prime Minister's Questions: 11/18/2020
45 minutesWith the U.K. in lockdown due to the surge in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister fields questions virtually from members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the pandemic and other domestic and foreign related questions.
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Senate Rules Committee Holds Hearing on Proposed New Smithsonian Museums
1 hour, 32 minutesThe Senate Rules Committee held a hearing on two new Smithsonian museums proposals: the American Women's History Museum and the National Museum of the American Latino. Senators from both parties spoke in favor of the proposals, highlighting the need for the experiences of American women and Latinos to be included in its own museum. Among the witnesses testifying was Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch, who led the effort and was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Actress and activist Eva Longoria also testified remotely, calling on Congress to "correct the record" on the Latino contribution in the United States and provide a more inclusive appreciation of their experience through the Smithsonian museums.
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Bill Gates & Pfizer CEO Discuss COVID-19 Vaccines
43 minutesBill Gates, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and Vaccine Confidence Project Director Heidi Larson joined the New York Times for a virtual panel discussion on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination efforts. The panelists talked about the encouraging results from the vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna, how they would be distributed and how likely the public would be to take them.
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U.S. Senate: 11/18/2020
8 hours, 36 minutesThe Senate continues work on executive and judicial nominations.
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Washington Journal: Marcus Plescia
41 minutesMarcus Plescia, chief medical officer for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, discussed state-level efforts to combat Covid-19 and plans to distribute an eventual vaccine.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 11/18/2020
44 minutesBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions from members in the House of Commons primarily on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The prime minister, who was self-isolating at home after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, answered questions on U.K.'s current lockdown, Scottish independence, and concerns that even with contact tracing measures, many low-income families cannot afford to self-isolate.
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Federal Election Commission FEC Nominees Testify Before Senate Rules Committee
1 hour, 24 minutesThe Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a confirmation hearing for three nominees to the Federal Election Commission (FEC): Shana Broussard, Sean Cooksey and Allen Dickerson. The senators asked the nominees how they viewed the role of the FEC and what their approach to the job would be. None of the nominees said they had any reason to doubt the legitimacy of the 2020 election. If confirmed, the FEC would once again have a quorum with which to conduct business.
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Hearing on Veterans' Health After Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
2 hours, 4 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the health concerns surrounding veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals while deployed at Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base between 2001-2005. Members pushed back against the witnesses lack of willingness to grant coverage to K2 veterans and fully acknowledge the connection between illnesses and exposure on the base. Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) spoke about his service on the base and voiced his concern over Veteran Affairs' response.
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Senate Hearing on Manufacturing Industry Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
28 minutesA Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The subcommittee chair and ranking member gave their opening statements before calling a recess for votes. This is part one of three.
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Senate Hearing on Manufacturing Industry Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
49 minutesA Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members questioned witnesses on how their businesses fair competing with China and manufacturing personal protective equipment. This is part two of three.
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Senate Hearing on Manufacturing Industry Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
41 minutesA Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining the manufacturing industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members questioned witnesses on how their businesses compete with China in manufacturing personal protective equipment. This is part three of three.
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Washington Post Discussion with Rep. Ilhan Omar
33 minutesRep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Congressional Progressive Caucus whip, participated in a virtual discussion hosted by the Washington Post about the results of the 2020 election and progressive priorities for the 117th Congress. Rep. Omar talked about the impact of President Trump's attacks on her and other minority women throughout his presidency and expressed hope for the incoming Biden administration. She also talked about differences between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic party, criticizing the campaign strategies of moderate candidates Conner Lamb, (D-PA) Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Alyssa Slotkin (D-MI).
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Federal Election Commission FEC Nominees Testify Before Senate Rules Committee
1 hour, 27 minutesThe Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a confirmation hearing for three nominees to the Federal Election Commission (FEC): Shana Broussard, Sean Cooksey and Allen Dickerson. The senators asked the nominees how they viewed the role of the FEC and what their approach to the job would be. None of the nominees said they had any reason to doubt the legitimacy of the 2020 election. If confirmed, the FEC would once again have a quorum with which to conduct business.
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Hearing on Veterans' Health After Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
2 hours, 2 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the health concerns surrounding veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals while deployed at Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base between 2001-2005. Members pushed back against the witnesses lack of willingness to grant coverage to K2 veterans and fully acknowledge the connection between illnesses and exposure on the base. Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) spoke about his service on the base and voiced his concern over Veteran Affairs' response.
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Heritage Discussion on U.S. Military Strength
1 hour, 12 minutesRep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services, talked about U.S. military strength in a discussion with the Heritage Foundation. Rep. Thornberry and Heritage Foundation's Dakota Wood assessed the status of the U.S. military and areas that need improvement.
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Miller Center Discussion on Presidential Transitions
1 hour, 2 minutesFormer homeland security and presidential transition experts discussed the peaceful transition of power in a virtual conversation hosted by the University of Virginia's Miller Center. Former Homeland Security Secretaries Michael Chertoff (2005-09) and Janet Napolitano (2009-13) warned about the dangers of delaying a presidential transition. Secretary Chertoff pointed to the multiple crises facing the country including the coronavirus pandemic and asked, "Are you going to play Russian Roulette with the lives and safety of the American people?" The discussion included other topics related to the presidential transition including previous examples of transitions after close elections, the work done to prepare for a peaceful transition, and ways the Biden Administration can prepare to take office in January 2021.