C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Michel Paradis, "Last Mission to Tokyo"
1 hour, 5 minutesAuthor Michel Paradis recalled the 'Doolittle Raids' of 1942, an American response to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The author wrote that the U.S. bombing was led by Jimmy Doolittle, a stunt pilot, and focused on members of his squadron who were captured in the attacks and freed in the waning days of the war. This was a virtual event hosted by the Center on National Security at Fordham Law.
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The Communicators
31 minutesThe people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy.
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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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Campaign 2020: Covering the Presidential Campaign During a Pandemic
1 hour, 12 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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Gen. Mark Milley Discusses Defense Priorities
1 hour, 3 minutesJoint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley outlined defense priorities and national security challenges at a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution. In remarks, Gen. Miley provided an assessment of U.S. operations in Afghanistan, stating, "We believe that now after 20 years-two decades of consistent effort there-we've achieved a modicum of success." He also discussed the president's recent decision to draw down troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, current military readiness levels, the importance of emerging defense technologies and competition with Russia and China.
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CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting on COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation
12 minutesThe CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices held a virtual meeting to discuss recommendations for who would get the COVID-19 vaccine first. The top two groups likely to receive initial doses of the vaccine are health care workers and long-term care facility residents. Here's a portion of the meeting.
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Sen. Tim Scott Discusses Criminal Justice Reform
29 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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California Gov. Newsom Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 23 minutesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) holds a coronavirus briefing as parts of the state start stay-at-home orders.
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Govs. Whitmer, Hutchinson & Others Discuss the Economy
55 minutesGovernors Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and Asa Hutchinson (R-AR), along with others, discussed economic issues caused by COVID-19 and possible areas of agreement for the next Congress during a virtual event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Governors Whitmer and Hutchinson talked about the role governors have played during the pandemic and how consensus helped create progress. Also discussed were possible areas of bipartisan agreement that could be addressed such as aiding small businesses, and improving infrastructure and education.
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Washington Journal: Erik Wasson
3 minutesBloomberg congressional reporter Erik Wasson discussed the latest on coronavirus relief negotiations and the federal funding deadline this week.
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U.S. Senate: 12/07/2020
3 hours, 42 minutesSenators will resume consideration of the nomination of Stephen Sidney Schwartz, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years.
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Campaign 2020: Discussion on Election Lessons Learned
1 hour, 1 minuteThe Center for American Progress hosted a virtual discussion on lessons learned from the 2020 election and the resiliency of the U.S. electoral process. Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, the American Enterprise Institute's Norman Ornstein and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Janai Nelson weighed in on how the election unfolded, the legal challenges brought forward by the Trump campaign and how the American people perceive the integrity of the results in the face of concerted efforts to undermine faith in the electoral process.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on 2020 Federal Spending & Coronavirus Response
9 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he anticipates that the Senate will take up a temporary spending bill to extend the government funding deadline by another week as negotiations continue on a full-year spending package. He also talked about the coronavirus response and what he views as three common areas of interest for Republicans and Democrats.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Coronavirus Response
39 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke about the coronavirus response and his support for the public health officials picked to serve in the incoming Biden administration. He also talked about the importance of ensuring that the public has confidence in taking a vaccine.
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U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Discusses COVID-19 Pandemic
1 hour, 2 minutesMark Lowcock, the U.N.'s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, discussed his organization's response to the coronavirus pandemic at a Brookings Institution event. He also talked about the impacts of the pandemic on the international humanitarian system and potential long-term consequences on vulnerable countries.
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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.
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Republican Reps. Johnson & Banks on the Conservative Movement
47 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute hosted a virtual conversation with Reps. Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Jim Banks (R-IN) on Republican priorities for the 117th Congress. Among their priorities were protecting the Hyde Amendment, preserving the Trump-era defense budgets, addressing perceived free speech censorship by technology companies, confronting China, and balancing the budget. Rep. Banks was set to succeed Rep. Johnson as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee in the 117th Congress.
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Senate Hearing on Navy & Marine Corps Readiness
2 hours, 3 minutesNavy and Marine Corps leaders testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee concerning the readiness levels of their respective military branches. They discussed current military operations, U.S. presence in the Arctic region, military base security and resiliency, and coronavirus response efforts. Witnesses included Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger.
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U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Discusses COVID-19 Pandemic
1 hour, 0 minuteMark Lowcock, the U.N.'s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, discussed his organization's response to the coronavirus pandemic at a Brookings Institution event. He also talked about the impacts of the pandemic on the international humanitarian system and potential long-term consequences on vulnerable countries.
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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.
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Republican Reps. Johnson & Banks on the Conservative Movement
48 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute hosted a virtual conversation with Reps. Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Jim Banks (R-IN) on Republican priorities for the 117th Congress. Among their priorities were protecting the Hyde Amendment, preserving the Trump-era defense budgets, addressing perceived free speech censorship by technology companies, confronting China, and balancing the budget. Rep. Banks was set to succeed Rep. Johnson as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee in the 117th Congress.
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Treasury Secretary Mnuchin & Federal Reserve Chair Powell Testify on COVID-19 Response
2 hours, 24 minutesTreasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on the response of their respective agencies to the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Mnuchin and Chair Powell called on Congress to take additional action to pass coronavirus relief, which they said could create a financial "bridge" between now and the dissemination of a coronavirus vaccine. Secretary Mnuchin also responded to criticism of his decision in November to end several Federal Reserve emergency loan programs.