C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Secretaries of Defense, State & Commerce Testify on China
2 hours, 57 minutesDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo testified on U.S.-China relations, competitiveness, and national security investment before the Senate Appropriations Committee. They addressed how the president's 2024 budget request would support their national security initiatives and covered a variety of topics including support for Ukraine, expanding diplomacy in the global south, and combatting supply chain issues.
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Veterans Affairs Secretary & Advocates Testify on President's 2024 Budget
1 hour, 41 minutesVeterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and veterans' groups testified on President Biden's 2024 budget request before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. Topics included Camp Lejeune lawsuits, expediting the claims filing process, and expanded women's health care.
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American Constitution Society Convention on Threats to Democracy
1 hour, 27 minutesThe American Constitution Society holds a discussion on authoritarianism and threats to democracy.
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Federal Reserve Chair Participates in Monetary Policy Conference
53 minutesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and former Chair Ben Bernanke discuss monetary policy, inflation and the economy at an agency-hosted conference.
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Campaign 2024: Fmr. VP Pence Speaks with Voters at New Hampshire Homebuilders Event
49 minutesFormer Vice President Mike Pence spoke to voters at a reception hosted by the New Hampshire Home Builders Association in Dover, NH. Upon arriving, the former vice president -- who was considered a 2024 Republican presidential contender but had not yet declared his candidacy -- met and took pictures with many of those in attendance. He then delivered brief remarks after being introduced by the executive director of the association, then spent time with more of those in attendance.
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Vice Pres. Harris Honors Fmr. Speaker Pelosi at EMILY's List Gala
21 minutesVice President Harris honored former Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the 2023 EMILY's List gala in Washington, DC. The Vice President thanked Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for her leadership throughout the years and her role in passing key legislation in Congress.
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Pres. Biden Honors Fmr. Speaker Pelosi at EMILY's List Gala
7 minutesPresident Biden honored former Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the 2023 EMILY's List gala in Washington, DC. President Biden praised Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for her leadership throughout the years saying, "with Nancy leading the way, we never had to worry whether the bill would pass." President Biden is joined on stage by the former House speaker at the end of his remarks.
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Hearing With Human Trafficking Survivors & Advocates
2 hours, 37 minutesA House Foreign Affairs subcommittee heard from human trafficking survivors and advocates, whose testimonies were considered amid continued implementation of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA). The subcommittee's chair, Chris Smith (R-NJ), authored the legislation, which aims to protect victims of sex and labor trafficking as well as prevent and prosecute such crimes. Witnesses included Colorado Judge Robert Lung, who was a victim of sex trafficking when he was a boy. Moreover, Martina Vandenberg, president of the Human Trafficking Legal Center, gave policy recommendations for reauthorization of the TVPA, such as sanctioning government officials who engage in trafficking, and illustrated an example of a case involving a Malawian diplomat.
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Government Officials Testify on Global Human Trafficking
1 hour, 16 minutesThe State Department's Cindy Dyer and the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Johnny Walsh testified on reauthorization of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. The subcommittee's chair, Chris Smith (R-NJ), authored the legislation, which aims for the so-called three P's: to protect victims of sex and labor trafficking as well as prevent and prosecute such crimes. The officials said partnerships with other nations is a fourth "P" that is vital to their work. They also highlighted specific regions of concern, such as Ukraine amid Russia's invasion, China's Xinjiang province, Cuba's labor program, Venezuelan migrants, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's cobalt mining, and other areas. Finally, members inquired about the Trafficking in Persons Report, which annually ranks other governments on efforts to combat human trafficking.
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Fmr. Google CEO & Fmr. Trade Representative Testify on Competition with China
2 hours, 59 minutesFormer U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and Former Congressional U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Chair Roger Robinson testified on economic competition with China before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. The witnesses discussed strategic competition with a focus on people, production, and partnerships. Chair Gallagher (R-WI) took questions from reporters following the hearing.
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Washington Journal: Robert Dewey
25 minutesDefenders of Wildlife Government Relations Vice President Robert Dewey discussed Endangered Species Day and recent Senate actions that would overturn some protections.
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White House Press Secretary & Nat'l Security Adviser Hold G7 Press Conference
59 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan hold a press conference in Hiroshima, Japan, where the president is participating in the 2023 G7 Summit.
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DC Mayor Testifies on Rising Crime in City
3 hours, 45 minutesWashington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) testified on rising crime in the city before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Police Chief Robert Contee and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves also appeared before lawmakers for questions. A frequent topic that came up was how unlike other cities most crimes in DC fall under federal jurisdiction and prosecution. The mayor along with the other witnesses and lawmakers also discussed DC statehood. After the hearing Mayor Bowser and Chief Contee spoke to local reporters about the hearing.
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Rep. Jim Jordan & State Attorneys General at GOP Lawyers Group Conference
1 hour, 33 minutesHouse Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) touted Republican legislative wins during a speech at the Republican National Lawyers Association policy conference in Arlington, Virginia. Following his remarks a group of attorneys general from Arkansas, Georgia and Florida discussed their legal agendas, fighting crime and upholding the Constitution.
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Government Accountability Office Official Testifies on Bank Failures
1 hour, 36 minutesMichael Clements, an official at the Government Accountability Office, testified on his agency's review of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses. Mr. Clements said that the banks engaged in high-risk practices, such as rapid growth and heavy reliance on uninsured deposits, which contributed to the failures. He further reported that regulators--the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve--were able to identify issues, but did not escalate supervisory actions in time to mitigate the risks. Republicans focused on the latter issue, blaming regulators for the failures. Democrats instead drew more attention to the bank executives' mismanagement and Trump-era deregulations. The hearing took place before a House Financial Services subcommittee.
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DC Mayor Testifies on Rising Crime in City
3 hours, 43 minutesWashington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) testified on rising crime in the city before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Police Chief Robert Contee and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves also appeared before lawmakers for questions. A frequent topic that came up was how unlike other cities most crimes in DC fall under federal jurisdiction and prosecution. The mayor along with the other witnesses and lawmakers also discussed DC statehood. After the hearing Mayor Bowser and Chief Contee spoke to local reporters about the hearing.