C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Edwards v. Vannoy Oral Argument
1 hour, 27 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Edwards v. Vannoy, a case stemming from a Supreme Court ruling establishing the right to unanimous jury trials for defendants in federal and state courts and whether this ruling can apply retroactively to other cases. The petitioner, Thedrick Edwards, was convicted for a host of violent crimes including rape and kidnapping by a non-unanimous Louisiana jury. At the time of trial, Louisiana was one of two states that did not require unanimous jury verdicts for convictions. Under Louisiana law, only 10 out of 12 jurors are needed in order to convict. Mr. Edwards appealed his case first in the state court system, followed by the lower federal courts and now before the nation's highest court. The justices have through June 2021 to issue a decision.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Lamar Alexander Farewell Speech
23 minutesRetiring Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander delivered farewell remarks on the Senate floor.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell Tribute to Sen. Lamar Alexander
15 minutesSenate Leader Mitch McConnell became emotional during his tribute to Tennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander. Sen. McConnell recalled his early friendship with Lamar Alexander when they were both young Senate staffers.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer Tribute to Sen. Lamar Alexander
4 minutesSenate Minority Chuck Schumer called Senator Lamar Alexander a man of principle. He praised the Tennessee Republican for his willingness to compromise on legislation. He also congratulated the newest member of the Senate Mark Kelly who won a special election in Arizona.
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U.S. Senate: Tributes to Sen. Lamar Alexander
1 hour, 9 minutesA number of Senate Republicans and Democrats praised the career of outgoing Senator Lamar Alexander and his efforts to work across party lines on major pieces of legislation. Senator Alexander who chairs the Senate H.E.L.P Committee, also severed as Tennessee's governor, Education Secretary and spent time as a Senate staffer.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Mike Enzi Farewell Speech
23 minutesRetiring Wyoming Republican Sen. Mike Enzi delivered farewell remarks on the Senate floor.
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U.S. Senate: K 'Sens. Barrasso Sen. Enzi Tribute
32 minutesSenators pay tribute to retiring Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) - Speeches by Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Dick Durbin (D-IL) Minority Whip, Susan Collins (R-ME), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Blunt (R-MO)
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U.S. Senate: 12/03/2020
7 hours, 13 minutesSenators will resume debate on the nomination of Christopher Waller to be a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors or a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2016.
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CDC Director Dr. Redfield on the Surge in COVID-19 Numbers
1 hour, 6 minutesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield talked about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent surge in cases across the country at a virtual event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "December and January and February are going to be rough times," said Dr. Redfield. "I actually believe they're going to be the most difficult time in the public health history of this nation, largely because of the stress that it's going to put on our health care system." The CDC director warned that the U.S. could see as many as 450,000 total deaths by the end of January, but that it would largely depend on how seriously Americans took mitigation measures. Dr. Redfield reflected on the U.S. response to the virus and how the country could be better prepared for a future pandemic. He also praised the innovation that was spurred by the global pandemic and touted the apparent efficacy of a number of vaccines.
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Aspen Institute Discussion with Acting CISA Dir. Brandon Wales
32 minutesThe Aspen Institute hosted a virtual conversation with Acting CISA Director Brandon Wales as part of its 2020 Aspen Cyber Summit. Mr. Wales discussed several topics including the election, the coronavirus pandemic, and the state of cybersecurity, including the nation's cyber infrastructure. When asked about the November statement by former Director Christopher Krebs, which stated the 2020 election was the most secure in history - resulting in Mr. Krebs' dismissal from the agency by President Trump - the acting director said the "agency stands by the statement." He went on to clarify that claims of election fraud are "beyond the scope of work" they do. Mr. Wales explained those claims fall under the purview of the Department of Justice.
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Sen. Duckworth Discussion on U.S. Alliances in Indo-Pacific
1 hour, 11 minutesSen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined the Brookings Institution for a virtual discussion on U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific region and future relations under the Biden administration. A panel discussion followed where they discussed China's impact on the region and steps the U.S. and Europe can take to strengthen relations in the area.
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Senate Homeland Security Committee Holds Hearing on FBI's Crossfire Hurricane Investigation
1 hour, 47 minutesThe Senate Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on congressional oversight of the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation into possible ties between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russian officials. The hearing also focused on perceived bias of media organizations and social media platforms against conservative viewpoints. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) chaired the hearing that featured testimony from investigative journalists Sharyl Attkisson and Lee Smith as well as former FBI official Kevin Brock. After Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI) delivered his opening statement, no Democrats participated in the hearing.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on COVID-19 Relief
7 minutesSenate Majority Leader McConnell said Congress should pass a COVID-19 package that includes the items that both Democrats and Republican agree on should be in the bill.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Cortez Masto on COVID-19 Relief
15 minutesSen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) spoke about the negative impact that COVID-19 is having on Nevada. She urged action on a relief package.
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Campaign 2020: Covering the Presidential Campaign During a Pandemic
1 hour, 14 minutesRice University's Baker Institute hosted a virtual discussion with political reporters about covering the 2020 presidential campaign during the coronavirus pandemic. The panel discussed the Democratic primary season to the general election, how President-elect Joe Biden won and how President Trump's handling of COVID-19 impacted the election.
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CDC Director Dr. Redfield on the Surge in COVID-19 Numbers
1 hour, 5 minutesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield talked about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent surge in cases across the country at a virtual event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "December and January and February are going to be rough times," said Dr. Redfield. "I actually believe they're going to be the most difficult time in the public health history of this nation, largely because of the stress that it's going to put on our health care system." The CDC director warned that the U.S. could see as many as 450,000 total deaths by the end of January, but that it would largely depend on how seriously Americans took mitigation measures. Dr. Redfield reflected on the U.S. response to the virus and how the country could be better prepared for a future pandemic. He also praised the innovation that was spurred by the global pandemic and touted the apparent efficacy of a number of vaccines.
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Defense Dept. & HHS Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
1 hour, 0 minuteHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar was joined by Operation Warp Speed COO Gen. Gustave Perna and Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui for a briefing on the COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution process. They talked about how the coronavirus vaccines, once authorized by the CDC for emergency use, would be distributed throughout the country. Gen. Perna said the vaccine distribution to the states would be timely, fair and equitable, and that each state would have flexibility in how they administer the doses and to whom.
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Washington Journal: Aaron Mehta
33 minutesDefense News' Aaron Mehta discussed the major provisions and legislative obstacles to Congressional passage of next year's $741 billion dollar defense spending bill.
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Senate Homeland Security Committee Holds Hearing on FBI's Crossfire Hurricane Investigation
1 hour, 47 minutesThe Senate Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on congressional oversight of the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation into possible ties between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russian officials. The hearing also focused on perceived bias of media organizations and social media platforms against conservative viewpoints. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) chaired the hearing that featured testimony from investigative journalists Sharyl Attkisson and Lee Smith as well as former FBI official Kevin Brock. After Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI) delivered his opening statement, no Democrats participated in the hearing.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on COVID-19 Relief
7 minutesSenate Majority Leader McConnell said Congress should pass a COVID-19 package that includes the items that both Democrats and Republican agree on should be in the bill.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Cortez Masto on COVID-19 Relief
15 minutesSen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) spoke about the negative impact that COVID-19 is having on Nevada. She urged action on a relief package.
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Campaign 2020: Covering the Presidential Campaign During a Pandemic
1 hour, 13 minutesRice University's Baker Institute hosted a virtual discussion with political reporters about covering the 2020 presidential campaign during the coronavirus pandemic. The panel discussed the Democratic primary season to the general election, how President-elect Joe Biden won and how President Trump's handling of COVID-19 impacted the election.
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Acting Cyber Chief & Others Testify on COVID-19 Response
1 hour, 40 minutesBrandon Wales, the acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and others testified on how the federal, state and local governments were responding to cyber threats during the coronavirus pandemic. The acting director also answered questions concerning the security of the 2020 elections. He reiterated that there was no evidence of election rigging or votes being changed. Mr. Wales became head of the agency after President Trump fired Chris Krebs for refuting his allegations of election rigging and fraud.