C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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KEYED Senate Hearing on Pandemic & Federal Teleworking
1 hour, 39 minutesA Senate subcommittee examined federal agencies' response to and transition to telework during the pandemic. They also spoke about how remote working can be beneficial for recruitment, retention, and cost savings after the pandemic ends. Government officials testifying included those representing the Social Security Administration, Transportation Department, Labor Department. and the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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Campaign 2020: Discussion on Role of Latino Electorate in 2020 Election
1 hour, 7 minutesUCLA and the Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on the role of the Latino electorate in the 2020 election. The panel discussed similarities and differences within the Latino community, voter turnout and the importance of Latino voters in Arizona, Florida, and Texas.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Majority Leader McConnell Floor Remarks
8 minutesSenate Majority Leader McConnell welcomed back Sen. Chuck Grassley who recently self-quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. He also talked about the need to reach an agreement on extending federal spending past December 11th and to work on the defense authorization bill.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Minority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks
14 minutesSenate Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the Senate floor about coronavirus pandemic, the need to work on extending federal spending past December 11th and urged his colleagues to begin hearings on President-elect Biden's cabinet nominees in January after Georgia's Senate run-off elections.
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Senate Hearing on Ocean Plastic Pollution
1 hour, 6 minutesA Senate Appropriations subcommittee held a hearing with State Department and USAID officials on efforts to combat ocean plastic pollution. Prior to witness testimony, Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) appeared before the subcommittee to outline bipartisan efforts in reducing marine debris. The hearing also addressed the economic and environmental consequences of plastic pollution, waste management assistance for developing nations and global initiatives aimed at supporting ocean conservation.
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U.S. Senate: 12/01/2020
2 hours, 21 minutesThe Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Taylor McNeel to be U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Leader McConnell Tribute to Sen. McSally
10 minutesThe Senate Majority Leader gave a brief update on the need for a coronavirus relief package. He also spoke about Arizona Senator Martha McSally's career in Congress and the U.S. Air Force. Sen. McSally lost to Mark Kelly who will be sworn into the Senate this week.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Senate Agenda & Biden Administration
9 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke about the upcoming Senate agenda. Those items include an appropriations bill to keep the government funded past December 11, the annual defense bill and the need for to pass a Coronavirus relief package. He also praised Joe Biden for naming a diverse group of key White House and Cabinet posts. Sen. Schumer went on to defend President-Elect Biden's pick of Neera Tanden to be OMB Director.
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U.S. Senate: Senators Thune & Durbin on COVID-19
23 minutesSenators John Thune and Dick Durbin both came to the Senate floor to talk about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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Washington Journal: Lee Drutman
3 minutesNew America Foundation political reform project senior fellow Lee Drutman discussed his proposal that would increase the federal government's role in the election process
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President-Elect Biden Introduces Economic Team
44 minutesPresident-elect Joe Biden introduces key economic advisers and nominees that will serve in the Biden administration.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Leader McConnell Tribute to Sen. McSally
11 minutesThe Senate Majority Leader gave a brief update on the need for a coronavirus relief package. He also spoke about Arizona Senator Martha McSally's career in Congress and the U.S. Air Force. Sen. McSally lost to Mark Kelly who will be sworn into the Senate this week.
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U.S. Senate: Senators Thune & Durbin on COVID-19
14 minutesSenators John Thune and Dick Durbin both came to the Senate floor to talk about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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U.S. Senate: 12/01/2020
4 hours, 38 minutesThe Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Taylor McNeel to be U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
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Senate GOP Leaders Hold News Conference
22 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Republican leadership held a news conference on their legislative agenda for the remainder of 2020. They discussed possible coronavirus relief, the omnibus spending bill, and the importance of passing the Defense Authorization Act. While discussing coronavirus relief, Leader McConnell stated, "we don't have time for messaging games, we don't have time for lengthy negotiations. The issue is, we have to get it resolved." When asked about President Trump's claims of election fraud, Leader McConnell said he is focused on the business of the government right now.
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Senate Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference
17 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference on his party's legislative agenda. He urged Senate Republicans to hold confirmation hearings for President-elect Biden's nominees in January after the Georgia special elections. In addition, Minority Leader Schumer discussed ongoing coronavirus economic relief negotiations. He was joined by Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).
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White House Christmas Decorations
4 minutesThe White House unveiled its 2020 Christmas decorations themed "America the Beautiful."
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Sen. Tim Scott Discusses Criminal Justice Reform
25 minutesSen. Tim Scott (R-SC) sat down with Manhattan Institute Legal Policy Director James Copland to discuss policing, his criminal justice reform bill and working across the aisle with his Democratic colleagues in Congress. Sen. Scott talked about his personal relationship with law enforcement, describing it as a "rollercoaster ride" and said the best way forward is economic empowerment and excellent educational choices for African American community. He added that nationalization of the police was a "terrible idea."
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Brookings Holds Discussion on Biden Administration & Congress
2 hours, 2 minutesThe Brookings Institution held a virtual discussion on economic and fiscal policy under the incoming Biden administration and 117th Congress. The panelists, which included former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, talked about inflation, interest rates, national debt, unemployment numbers, and what policy steps the next administration and Congress could take. Many of the panelists agreed that the historically low interest rates present a good opportunity for infrastructure spending in the coming years.
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Senate GOP Leaders Hold News Conference
21 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Republican leadership held a news conference on their legislative agenda for the remainder of 2020. They discussed possible coronavirus relief, the omnibus spending bill, and the importance of passing the Defense Authorization Act. While discussing coronavirus relief, Leader McConnell stated, "we don't have time for messaging games, we don't have time for lengthy negotiations. The issue is, we have to get it resolved." When asked about President Trump's claims of election fraud, Leader McConnell said he is focused on the business of the government right now.
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Senate Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference
17 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference on his party's legislative agenda. He urged Senate Republicans to hold confirmation hearings for President-elect Biden's nominees in January after the Georgia special elections. In addition, Minority Leader Schumer discussed ongoing coronavirus economic relief negotiations. He was joined by Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).
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Sen. Tim Scott Discusses Criminal Justice Reform
24 minutesSen. Tim Scott (R-SC) sat down with Manhattan Institute Legal Policy Director James Copland to discuss policing, his criminal justice reform bill and working across the aisle with his Democratic colleagues in Congress. Sen. Scott talked about his personal relationship with law enforcement, describing it as a "rollercoaster ride" and said the best way forward is economic empowerment and excellent educational choices for African American community. He added that nationalization of the police was a "terrible idea."
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Vermont Gov. Scott Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 54 minutesVermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) provided an update on the state's response to the surge in coronavirus cases nationwide. The governor stressed that it was too early to tell how big an increase there would be following the Thanksgiving holiday. Joining him for the news conference were several other government officials including the human services secretary and the health commissioner.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Holds Coronavirus Briefing
51 minutesIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) held a briefing from Chicago on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor discussed the recent uptick in the state's coronavirus numbers and stressed the importance in complying with the state's mitigation measures. Governor Pritzker also suggested that those who gathered with family and friends during the recent Thanksgiving holiday should assume that they have been exposed to the coronavirus and that they should quarantine for at least 10 days. He also discussed the promise of a potential vaccine and the need to include bars and restaurants in any coronavirus relief packages from the federal government.
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Brookings Holds Discussion on Biden Administration & Congress
2 hours, 1 minuteThe Brookings Institution held a virtual discussion on economic and fiscal policy under the incoming Biden administration and 117th Congress. The panelists, which included former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, talked about inflation, interest rates, national debt, unemployment numbers, and what policy steps the next administration and Congress could take. Many of the panelists agreed that the historically low interest rates present a good opportunity for infrastructure spending in the coming years.
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Sen. Tim Scott Discusses Criminal Justice Reform
25 minutesSen. Tim Scott (R-SC) sat down with Manhattan Institute Legal Policy Director James Copland to discuss policing, his criminal justice reform bill and working across the aisle with his Democratic colleagues in Congress. Sen. Scott talked about his personal relationship with law enforcement, describing it as a "rollercoaster ride" and said the best way forward is economic empowerment and excellent educational choices for African American community. He added that nationalization of the police was a "terrible idea."
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Vermont Gov. Scott Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 55 minutesVermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) provided an update on the state's response to the surge in coronavirus cases nationwide. The governor stressed that it was too early to tell how big an increase there would be following the Thanksgiving holiday. Joining him for the news conference were several other government officials including the human services secretary and the health commissioner.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Holds Coronavirus Briefing
49 minutesIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) held a briefing from Chicago on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor discussed the recent uptick in the state's coronavirus numbers and stressed the importance in complying with the state's mitigation measures. Governor Pritzker also suggested that those who gathered with family and friends during the recent Thanksgiving holiday should assume that they have been exposed to the coronavirus and that they should quarantine for at least 10 days. He also discussed the promise of a potential vaccine and the need to include bars and restaurants in any coronavirus relief packages from the federal government.