C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid Oral Argument
1 hour, 24 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid, a case stemming from the social media company's new log-in text alerts to users and whether they are unlawful under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). Noah Duguid, who does not have a Facebook account, filed the suit after he received text alerts from Facebook regarding new log-in attempts. He accused the social media giant of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 and its limit on the use of automated telephone dialing systems (ATDS). Facebook argues its text notification system is not an ATDS. The justices have through June 2021 to issue a ruling.
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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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U.S. Senate: Sen. Stabenow on Coronavirus Relief Bill
10 minutesSenator Stabenow spoke on the Senate floor about the need to pass a Coronavirus Relief Bill before leaving for the holiday.
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U.S. Senate: 12/11/2020
4 hours, 58 minutesThe Senate will debate the 2021 Defense Authorization conference report with a final vote expected. The Senate will also consider a 7-day short term government funding bill.
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Collins v. Mnuchin Consolidated Oral Argument
39 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Collins v. Mnuchin, a consolidated case on whether the structure of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is unconstitutional. Congress, with the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, created the regulatory agency in response to the 2008 mortgage crisis. Under this law, the director, who is appointed by the president, serves a five-year term and cannot be removed by a president without cause. The agency oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, each created by Congress in 1938 and 1970, respectively. In the hope of preventing a housing market collapse, the FHFA placed Fannie and Freddie in conservatorship. They entered into agreement with the Treasury Department to be propped up financially. In 2012, there was a third amendment to the deal where Fannie and Freddie would pay the department dividends and fees based off a new calculation. Private shareholders filed suit arguing the entities overpaid more than $120 billion, should be credited this money
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Holds Coronavirus Briefing
50 minutesMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) holds a briefing on the state's coronavirus response and the distribution of a vaccine.
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Council on Foreign Relations Discussion on Domestic Terrorism
1 hour, 1 minuteFormer Homeland Security secretaries discussed the rise of domestic terrorism at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. White supremacist extremism, prosecuting hate crimes, and advising the incoming Biden administration on next steps were among the topics discussed.
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Aspen Institute Discussion on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
45 minutesThe Aspen Institute hosted a virtual discussion with pharmaceutical company executives and cyber officials on securing the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Among the speakers were the chief information security officers (CISO) of Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson. NPR Investigations Correspondent Dina Temple-Raston moderated the discussion. The panel was part of the 2020 Aspen Cyber Summit.
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Edwards v. Vannoy Oral Argument
1 hour, 29 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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Heritage Foundation Discussion on COVID-19 Rapid Testing
50 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosted a virtual discussion on COVID-19 rapid testing. The panel discussed the benefits of investing in at-home rapid COVID-19 testing and how it could help slow the spread of the virus. They also discussed the timeline and regulations surrounding the vaccine.
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House Foreign Affairs Hearing on Syria Policy
2 hours, 56 minutesThe House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on U.S.-Syria policy with Special Envoy for Syria Joel Rayburn. Among the topics discussed were Syria's humanitarian crisis, refugees being forced to return in unsafe conditions, Turkey's role, and Russian and Iranian influence in the country. Several members also asked if sanctions were tough enough and the best way forward in putting pressure on the Assad regime. This was Rep. Eliot Engel's (D-NY) final hearing as chair of the committee. Incoming chair, Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), was one of several members who gave tributes to the chair, said in his remarks he promised to continue in the same tradition of the committee.
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Secretary of State Pompeo Delivers Remarks on U.S. National Security and China
1 hour, 0 minuteSecretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered remarks at Georgia Institute of Technology on U.S. national security and China. Secretary Pompeo talked about the need to protect America from the theft of university research by China. He also discussed the role of science and technology in foreign policy. Georgia Institute of Technology President Angel Cabrera moderated the discussion.
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Council on Foreign Relations Discussion on Domestic Terrorism
1 hour, 3 minutesFormer Homeland Security secretaries discussed the rise of domestic terrorism at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. White supremacist extremism, prosecuting hate crimes, and advising the incoming Biden administration on next steps were among the topics discussed.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses COVID-19 with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
1 hour, 1 minuteDr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined a virtual discussion on COVID-19 with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta for Harvard University's School of Public Health. Among the topics discussed were the vaccines administered in the U.K., the current state of testing, whether taking a vaccine is an indication that a person is cured, and the importance of trusting the science. When asked about reaching those who do not believe in the science or have opposed the public health measures aimed to mitigate the spread of COVID, Dr. Fauci said he would not "abandon the scientific basis of the messages I give because there are some people not listening to it." He went on to say, "it is frustrating that there are some people, that no matter how often you say it, they just don't believe it."
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House Foreign Affairs Hearing on Syria Policy
2 hours, 56 minutesThe House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on U.S.-Syria policy with Special Envoy for Syria Joel Rayburn. Among the topics discussed were Syria's humanitarian crisis, refugees being forced to return in unsafe conditions, Turkey's role, and Russian and Iranian influence in the country. Several members also asked if sanctions were tough enough and the best way forward in putting pressure on the Assad regime. This was Rep. Eliot Engel's (D-NY) final hearing as chair of the committee. Incoming chair, Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), was one of several members who gave tributes to the chair, said in his remarks he promised to continue in the same tradition of the committee.
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Secretary of State Pompeo Delivers Remarks on U.S. National Security and China
59 minutesSecretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered remarks at Georgia Institute of Technology on U.S. national security and China. Secretary Pompeo talked about the need to protect America from the theft of university research by China. He also discussed the role of science and technology in foreign policy. Georgia Institute of Technology President Angel Cabrera moderated the discussion.
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Council on Foreign Relations Discussion on Domestic Terrorism
1 hour, 3 minutesFormer Homeland Security secretaries discussed the rise of domestic terrorism at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. White supremacist extremism, prosecuting hate crimes, and advising the incoming Biden administration on next steps were among the topics discussed.