C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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U.S. Trade Representative Discusses Trade Policy & the Economy
1 hour, 16 minutesU.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke about the Biden administration's trade policy agenda and why it's crucial for the American economy and labor force. Ambassador Tai delivered remarks at a half-day event in Washington, DC hosted by the Open Markets Institute. Other topics she touched on included supply chain resiliency, global competition, and U.S. leadership in trade. Following her remarks, Tim Wu, a former Biden White House official also joined to discuss trade policy and the economy.
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U.S. Surgeon General & Others Testify on Youth Mental Health
1 hour, 40 minutesU.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy pointed to loneliness and social media as two areas of concern as drivers of the mental health crisis during his testimony on youth mental health before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Also testifying was Deputy Assistant Education Secretary Katherine Neas. A variety of topics were discussed, including social media accountability, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges for LGBTQIA youth, and the rise of gun violence. They also addressed the need for increased and sustained funding for mental health care services.
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Educators and Practitioners Testify on Youth Mental Health
34 minutesEducators and mental health practitioners testified on youth mental health before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. A variety of topics were discussed, including impacts of social media on mental health, anti-bullying efforts, concerns over the rise of gun violence, and the need for more funding and support from federal and state partners. They also addressed impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and families.
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Ambassadors Discuss U.S.-Central America Relations
1 hour, 22 minutesU.S. ambassadors to Central American countries discuss diplomatic relations amid several issues affecting the region. The Inter-American Dialogue hosts the event.
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Justices Hear Case Challenging Indian Child Welfare Act
3 hours, 14 minutesThe Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a federal law aimed at keeping Native American children with their families or tribes. The justices heard oral argument in Haaland v. Brackeen, a consolidated case challenging the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in November 2022. Petitioners included in this lawsuit are trying to foster or adopt children with Indian ancestry. They, along with the state of Texas, argued the law prevents them from giving children a proper home and violates the Constitution on several fronts, including the Fifth Amendment's equal protection clause. They also claimed the law's regulations go beyond Congress's authority under the Constitution. In 1978, the law was adopted to address Indian children who were being separated from their families and tribes via boarding schools or to non-Indian families. Under this law, there are certain criteria for placement of Indian children outside of their families or tribe.
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FDIC Vice Chair on State of U.S. Financial System
20 minutesLeaders from government and the banking industry discussed the impact of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse on community banks and the economy. Georgetown Law and the National Bankers Association co-hosted this virtual event. In this portion, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Vice Chair Travis Hill also touched on the current state of the U.S. financial system and regulating banks.
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Deputy Treasury Secretary on the Economy & Financial System
23 minutesLeaders from government and the banking industry discussed the impact of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse on community banks and the economy. Georgetown Law and the National Bankers Association co-hosted this virtual event. In this portion, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo also touched on the current state of the U.S. financial system to which he reiterated remains strong and resilient. Other topics included the federal government's response to contain the effects of the Silicon Valley Bank failure and capitalization requirements.
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Hearing on Children Abducted to Other Countries
2 hours, 43 minutesMichelle Bernier-Toth, the State Department's special adviser for children's issues, along with advocates, testified on children abducted by a parent and taken overseas and efforts to return them to the U.S. before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. Topics included challenges with international law, implementation of the U.S. Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act and the lack of resources for parents in these situations. According to a government report, in 2022 alone, more than 800 children were abducted and taken overseas by a parent.
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State Dept. Official Discusses Foreign Surveillance & Intel Gathering
1 hour, 4 minutesAssistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Brett Holmgren discussed foreign surveillance and intelligence gathering and its impact on U.S. diplomacy abroad during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Much of the conversation focused on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which authorizes the intelligence community to access the communications of non-U.S. persons outside of the United States. Mr. Holmgren touched on the importance of Section 702 as an integral tool in intelligence gathering, privacy protections, and how Section 702 enhances diplomatic relations with friends and allies. He also urged Congress to renew Section 702, which is set to expire on December 31, 2023.
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House Republicans on Jan. 6 Investigations & Prosecutions
1 hour, 40 minutesReps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and other House Republicans heard from witnesses about investigations and prosecutions related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Witnesses included persons convicted of participating in the attack, as well as their family members. This event occurred on the same day former President Trump was arraigned for charges of mishandling classified documents and obstruction of justice. Rep. Taylor Greene referenced this case, saying Mr. Trump and January 6 defendants were victims of a "weaponized government." In May of 2023, she announced plans to introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves for his prosecution of participants in the attack.
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Hearing on Challenges For Agriculture Industry, Part 1
3 hours, 42 minutesThe House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine challenges facing the agriculture industry. Executives from various organizations testified on issues impacting producers, including inflation, regulations, and supply chain challenges.
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Hearing on Challenges For Agriculture Industry, Part 2
38 minutesThe House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine challenges facing the agriculture industry. Executives from various organizations testified on issues impacting producers, including inflation, regulations, and supply chain challenges.
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Hearing on Child Care Access and Affordability
2 hours, 9 minutesAdvocates and educators testified on child care access and affordability in the U.S. before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Several topics were discussed, including expanding child care access, impacts to the economy, training and education requirements for educators, parental choice, and affordability challenges. They also addressed the importance of federal funding and how money made available through the American Rescue Plan helped stabilize the child care sector and provide affordable child care during the pandemic.
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Washington Journal: Lee White
15 minutesNational Coalition for History's Lee White discussed the indictment of Former President Donald Trump in the classified documents probe and the decades-old law that governs presidential records.
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Social Security Administration Officials Testify on Identity Fraud
2 hours, 9 minutesSocial Security Administration (SSA) officials testified on identity fraud and what they're doing to combat it during a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing. Margaret Hayward, one of the witnesses testifying, spoke about the troubles she's experienced in trying to obtain her nine-month-old baby's social security number and card since she was born. According to experts, children are often targets for identity theft and use of their social security numbers for fraud often goes undetected because unlike adults who can check their credit reports, parents do not do the same with their children's social security number.
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U.S. Postmaster General Testifies on Oversight of the Postal Service
3 hours, 4 minutesU.S .Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified on oversight of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) before a House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee. He responded to various concerns raised by Republican and Democratic members, such as slow mail service in rural areas and unsuitable working conditions for employees. Mr. DeJoy responded, saying he inherited a difficult position, blaming several problems on "15 years of bad legislation" as well as changes in the broader economy. He has served as the head of the USPS since June 2020. At the beginning of the hearing, Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) thanked members from both political parties for their care and support following an attack against two of his staffers.