C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on China
36 minutesActing Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf spoke about the threat of China's rise and political agenda to U.S. national security with the Heritage Foundation. Other topics discussed included adversaries use of drones against the U.S. and the transition of power from the Trump to the Biden administration.
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Montana Governor Delivers Inaugural Address
14 minutesMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) delivered his first inaugural address and outlined some of his policy priorities. Topics he touched on included the coronavirus pandemic, fiscal responsibility and the economy.
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Connecticut Governor's State of the State Address
15 minutesConnecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) delivered his state of the state address from Hartford. The governor discussed the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. He thanked the people of Connecticut, first responders and teachers. He also talked about health care, voting safely during the pandemic, racism, and the states' budget and fiscal health. Gov. Lamont began serving in 2019 . His current term ends on January 4, 2023.
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North Dakota Governor's State of the State Address
1 hour, 2 minutesNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) delivered his State of the State address to the state legislature at the Capitol in Bismarck. The governor discussed the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine distribution, as well as their focus on education, investment in technology, innovation in agriculture, and support for law enforcement. Gov. Burgum was re-elected to a second term in office in during the 2020 elections.
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FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn Discusses Coronavirus Response
54 minutesFood and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn discusses the FDA's role in the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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U.S. Senate: 01/08/2021
3 minutesThe Senate meets in a pro forma session, with no votes expected.
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Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov Discusses U.S.-Russia Relations
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on U-S.-Russia relations with Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov. Several topics were discussed, including the recent U.S. withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty and the need to continue negotiations on a new START Treaty. They also addressed several areas for cooperation between the two countries under the upcoming Biden administration, such as nuclear arms control and nonproliferation, fighting terrorism, the coronavirus pandemic, and shared goals in the Arctic.
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Senate Finance Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Retirement Security
2 hours, 0 minuteThe Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy held a virtual hearing to examine retirement security and how Americans can save more. The committee heard from personal finance and retirement planning professionals on the state of retirement savings in the U.S., particularly in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. They also weighed in on legislative proposals that aim to help employers, especially small businesses, offer and improve retirement savings vehicles for their employees.
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Ambassadors of Israel, UAE & Bahrain Discuss Middle East Peace Policy
1 hour, 4 minutesThe ambassadors of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain discussed Middle East policy at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, DC. They focused on the Abraham Accords - a deal to normalize relations between Israel and the two Arab nations. Other topics included Middle East policy goals for the Biden administration, challenges posed by Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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House Hearing on Role of Financial Regulators During Pandemic
45 minutesFederal financial regulators testified virtually before the House Financial Services Committee about their role and actions taken during the coronavirus pandemic. They also discussed other financial policy topics including digital currency and the effects of climate change on the financial system. Regulators testifying included Brian Brooks, acting comptroller of the currency, Jelena McWilliams, chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Randal Quarles, vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board, and Rodney Hood, chair of the National Credit Union Administration.
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Dr. Fauci & Virginia Gov. Northam Discuss COVID-19 Response
1 hour, 18 minutesInfectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam discuss the commonwealth's response to COVID-19.
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House Hearing on Role of Financial Regulators During Pandemic
1 hour, 32 minutesFederal financial regulators testified virtually before the House Financial Services Committee about their role and actions taken during the coronavirus pandemic. They also discussed other financial policy topics including digital currency and the effects of climate change on the financial system. Regulators testifying included Brian Brooks, acting comptroller of the currency, Jelena McWilliams, chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Randal Quarles, vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board, and Rodney Hood, chair of the National Credit Union Administration.
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Georgetown Institute Discussion on Senate Confirmation Process
57 minutesGeorgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service hosted a discussion on the Biden-Harris transition and the Senate confirmation process. The panel discussed their experience with Senate confirmation hearings, their thoughts on President-elect Biden's nominees and the importance of a transparent transition. Georgetown University students joined the discussion to ask questions.
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Jews United for Democracy Discussion on Bigotry and Division
1 hour, 1 minuteJews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a discussion about racial tension, bigotry and division in America. Speakers included NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and League of United Latin American Citizens CEO Sindy Benavides.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Women & Leadership
22 minutesGov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) discussed her role in leading the state during the election and COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual discussion hosted by Politico.
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FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn Discusses Coronavirus Response
58 minutesFood and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn discussed the FDA's role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. He addressed his agency's emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, the implications of new coronavirus strains and the challenges surrounding vaccine distribution. At the start, Dr. Hahn discussed the FDA's efforts over the last year specifically involving food safety, drug approvals and e-cigarette regulations.
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EPA Administrator Wheeler Discusses Regulatory Reform
1 hour, 6 minutesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined the Competitive Enterprise Institute to announce a new rule his agency was implementing that he said would bring scientific transparency to the agency's rulemaking process.
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Dr. Fauci & Virginia Gov. Northam Discuss COVID-19 Response
1 hour, 9 minutesInfectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) discussed COVID-19 vaccine distribution in minority communities. Dr. Fauci was joined by Virginia Commonwealth University Cancer Center Director Dr. Robert Winn to talk about outreach towards minority communities, dispute misinformation surrounding the vaccine, and take questions on the vaccine.
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Utah Governor Delivers Inaugural Address
1 hour, 3 minutesUtah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) and other elected officials were sworn into office during an inauguration ceremony in Utah. Gov. Cox spoke about COVID-19, the state's economy and called for Utahans to unify.
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Collins v. Mnuchin Consolidated Oral Argument
1 hour, 44 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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FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn Discusses Coronavirus Response
58 minutesFood and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn discussed the FDA's role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. He addressed his agency's emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, the implications of new coronavirus strains and the challenges surrounding vaccine distribution. At the start, Dr. Hahn discussed the FDA's efforts over the last year specifically involving food safety, drug approvals and e-cigarette regulations.
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EPA Administrator Wheeler Discusses Regulatory Reform
1 hour, 7 minutesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined the Competitive Enterprise Institute to announce a new rule his agency was implementing that he said would bring scientific transparency to the agency's rulemaking process.
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Dr. Fauci & Virginia Gov. Northam Discuss COVID-19 Response
1 hour, 8 minutesInfectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) discussed COVID-19 vaccine distribution in minority communities. Dr. Fauci was joined by Virginia Commonwealth University Cancer Center Director Dr. Robert Winn to talk about outreach towards minority communities, dispute misinformation surrounding the vaccine, and take questions on the vaccine.
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Utah Governor Delivers Inaugural Address
1 hour, 2 minutesUtah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) and other elected officials were sworn into office during an inauguration ceremony in Utah. Gov. Cox spoke about COVID-19, the state's economy and called for Utahans to unify.
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Collins v. Mnuchin Consolidated Oral Argument
1 hour, 43 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