C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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National Guard and Reserve Chiefs Testify on the President's 2024 Budget Request
1 hour, 27 minutesChiefs from the National Guard and Reserves testified on the president's 2024 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Several topics were discussed, including increased access to health and dental care, modernization efforts, Space Force, and recruitment and retention challenges. They also touched on cyber security and the investigation into the recent leak of classified information by an Air National Guardsman.
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Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. & Others Discuss Disinformation
1 hour, 41 minutesOfficials from the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency and others discuss countering disinformation campaigns during a conversation co-hosted by the Embassy of Sweden and the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensics Research Lab. Topics included focusing on critical thinking, building trust in government, and building resilience in moments of polarization. The panelists were introduced by Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. Karin Olofsdotter.
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U.S. Senate: 06/07/2023
2 hours, 32 minutesThe Senate will continue work on more President Biden's executive and judicial nominations.
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Campaign 2024: Chris Christie Announces Presidential Campaign at New Hampshire Town Hall
1 hour, 43 minutes"I intend to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024 and I want your support," announced former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) during a town hall hosted at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics in Manchester, NH. While taking questions from the audience, the former governor said he played "conventional game" during his first campaign in 2016 and that "it was a mistake, in 2016, not to confront Donald Trump early, because I knew that so much of what he said was complete baloney." He went on to blame the former president for the failures at the Southern Border, and later referred to President Trump as "a bitter, angry man who wants power back for himself." Gov. Christie fielded questions for more than 90-minutes from those in the audience on a variety of topics, including China, reproductive rights, and the debt ceiling.
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U.S. Senate: 06/07/2023
3 hours, 54 minutesThe Senate will continue work on more President Biden's executive and judicial nominations.
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Washington Journal: Rep. Eric Sorensen
32 minutesRep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL), discussed federal spending and congressional news of the day.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Lankford on Border Issues
16 minutesSen. James Lankford, the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommitttee on Border Management, spoke about the situation on the southern border.
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Biden Admin. Officials Discuss Cyber Plans for Critical Infrastructure
1 hour, 4 minutesBiden administration officials discussed cyber plans for protecting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, rails, and aviation. Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger said the Colonial Pipeline hack was a "transformative moment" for cybersecurity in the United States. According to the FBI, the criminal hacking group DarkSide was responsible for the attack on the oil pipeline, which occurred May of 2021. The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted this event.
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Fmr. House Lawmakers Discuss Nat'l Security & Bipartisanship
2 hours, 11 minutesFormer U.S. representatives who served on the House Intelligence Committee testified on the necessity of bipartisanship and non-partisanship in regard to the committee's task of taking on national security challenges. Additionally, they discussed specific areas of importance, including cyber defense, certain geographic regions, terrorism, and reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)--which permits targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the United States. Regarding FISA and privacy concerns, former Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) said, "security and liberty are not a zero-sum game. You either get more of both or less of both." Also, former Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) warned about the dangers of not paying sufficient attention to Africa, citing both terrorism and China's interest in the continent.
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Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield & Rep. Jamie Raskin on Challenges Facing America
1 hour, 25 minutesLinda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) spoke about global diplomacy, standing up for democracy, and challenges facing America during a discussion hosted by the Truman Center. The Ambassador also presented Rep. Raskin with the Truman Center's Award for Exceptional Moral Courage in Public Service, which she was awarded in 2022.
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Advocates Discuss Free Speech in the U.S. and Abroad
1 hour, 2 minutesFree Speech advocates, including world chess champion and Renew Democracy Initiative Chair Garry Kasparov, discussed the state of free speech in the U.S. and abroad during a discussion hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Several topics were discussed, including free speech attacks by authoritarian regimes, book bans, religious freedom, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on free speech. Also participating was Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America.
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Global Criminal Justice Ambassador Testifies on Russia-Ukraine War
1 hour, 18 minutesGlobal Criminal Justice Ambassador-at-Large Beth Van Schaack testified on the Russia-Ukraine War and potential war crimes in a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The ambassador outlined ways that Russia could be brought to justice and discussed a variety of topics including accusations of the Pentagon withholding evidence of war crimes, jurisdiction for prosecuting crimes of aggression, and Russia's initial 2014 invasion of Ukraine.
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Fmr. House Lawmakers Discuss Nat'l Security & Bipartisanship
2 hours, 9 minutesFormer U.S. representatives who served on the House Intelligence Committee testified on the necessity of bipartisanship and non-partisanship in regard to the committee's task of taking on national security challenges. Additionally, they discussed specific areas of importance, including cyber defense, certain geographic regions, terrorism, and reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)--which permits targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the United States. Regarding FISA and privacy concerns, former Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) said, "security and liberty are not a zero-sum game. You either get more of both or less of both." Also, former Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) warned about the dangers of not paying sufficient attention to Africa, citing both terrorism and China's interest in the continent.
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Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield & Rep. Jamie Raskin on Challenges Facing America
1 hour, 25 minutesLinda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) spoke about global diplomacy, standing up for democracy, and challenges facing America during a discussion hosted by the Truman Center. The Ambassador also presented Rep. Raskin with the Truman Center's Award for Exceptional Moral Courage in Public Service, which she was awarded in 2022.
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Advocates Discuss Free Speech in the U.S. and Abroad
1 hour, 3 minutesFree Speech advocates, including world chess champion and Renew Democracy Initiative Chair Garry Kasparov, discussed the state of free speech in the U.S. and abroad during a discussion hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Several topics were discussed, including free speech attacks by authoritarian regimes, book bans, religious freedom, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on free speech. Also participating was Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America.
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Amtrak CEO Testifies on Improving Efficiency & Service
2 hours, 49 minutesAmtrak CEO Stephen Gardner and the executive director of the Northwest Corridor Commission testified on improving service and efficiency before a House Transportation & Infrastructure subcommittee. They discussed how $22 billion in direct investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) would help improve rail infrastructure and increase ridership. Additional topics included passenger safety, route options in the Midwest and west coast, and high-speed rail options.