C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Hawaiian Energy Officials Testify on Maui Wildfires
2 hours, 7 minutesHawaiian Electric President and CEO Shelee Kimura told House lawmakers the cause of the wildfire that spread to Lahaina has not been determined and pinpointing a cause could take several months to more than a year. She also pledged cooperation as there are multiple ongoing investigations into what exactly happened. Ms. Kimura testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations. She engaged with lawmakers on several topics, including the utility company's actions leading up to the deadly wildfire, its weather preparedness plans and protocols on de-energizing of power lines. Officials with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission and Hawai'i State Energy Office also testified. In a separate panel, Hawaii's U.S. representatives Ed Case (D) and Jill Tokuda (D) also testified. They focused on the importance of the federal response and ongoing aid with the recovery and rebuilding process.
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Executive Branch Officials on Economic Impact of Climate Change
1 hour, 23 minutesExecutive Branch officials and policy advocates examined the impact of climate change on U.S. household finances, especially for those living in vulnerable communities. On the day of this event, the Treasury Department released a report on this topic which was discussed by the panelists. The Urban Institute hosted the discussion in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Laphonza Butler Swearing In
2 minutesVice President Kamala Harris swears in newly appointed California Senator Laphonza Butler. Calirfornia Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Sen. Butler to replace the late Senator Dianne Feinstein who passed last week.
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Laphonza Butler Sworn In to U.S. Senate
6 minutesLaphonza Butler (D-CA) was sworn in to the U.S. Senate by Vice President Kamala Harris. She was joined by her partner, Neneki Lee. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff and California's other senator, Alex Padilla (D), also attended the ceremony. Ms. Butler is the first Black LGBTQ person to serve in the Senate; she was appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) upon the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
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U.S. Senate: 10/04/2023
3 hours, 22 minutesSenators will consider judicial and executive nominations.
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Senate Intelligence Committee Chair on National Security
40 minutesSen. Mark Warner (D-VA), chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, discussed national security and foreign policy with Punchbowl News. He weighed in on the latest temporary government funding bill, which did not include additional aid for Ukraine, and said lawmakers who claim dealing with China is more important than Russia's invasion of Ukraine "flunk geopolitics 101." Sen. Warner also discussed the risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that public markets and elections were the domains most vulnerable to being undermined, and warned that misinformation in the 2016 presidential election could be "child's play" compared to the upcoming 2024 election. After the conversation with Sen. Warner, Collins Aerospace's Henry Brooks discussed the aerospace industry's progress in making aircraft more environmentally friendly.
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Washington Journal: Rep. Buddy Carter
13 minutesRep. Buddy Carter (R-GA), a member of the Budget Committee, discusses efforts to oust Speaker McCarthy and the next federal spending deadline.
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U.S. Senate: 10/04/2023
7 hours, 9 minutesSenators will consider judicial and executive nominations.
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Anthony Adragna Interview on House Speaker Election
9 minutesPolitico Congressional Reporter Anthony Adragna talked about the next steps for the U.S. House in electing a new Speaker.
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Hearing on U.S. International Investments
1 hour, 35 minutesInternational Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Scott Nathan testified on U.S. investments abroad and oversight of the agency. Topics included DFC priorities such as food security, strengthening the supply-chain, strategic global investments based on national security interests, and reauthorizing the Better Utilization of Investment Leading to Development (BUILD) Act which created the agency.
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Fmr. FEC Chair & Others Testify on Use of AI in Elections
1 hour, 56 minutesFormer Federal Election Commission Chair Trevor Potter (R) and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon (D) were among the witnesses testifying on prohibiting content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in elections and election-related materials before the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. Several topics were discussed, including the potential risk of AI deceiving voters, potential infringement on political speech, the role of social media companies in addressing misleading content and disinformation, and the benefits of AI if properly regulated.
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Anthony Adragna Interview on House Speaker Election
9 minutesPolitico Congressional Reporter Anthony Adragna talked about the next steps for the U.S. House in electing a new Speaker.
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U.S. Senate: Armed Services Cmte. Chair Reed on Ukraine Support
23 minutesArmed Services Committee Chair Jack Reed spoke about the need for continuing support for Ukraine in it's war with Russia.
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British Prime Minister Speaks at Conservative Party Conference
1 hour, 8 minutesBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to change the nature of politics in the United Kingdom while delivering keynote remarks on his policy agenda during the annual Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England. He addressed several topics during his remarks, including transportation and infrastructure, the economy, health care investment, and support for Ukraine. He also spoke on the immigration crisis and promised to put an end to the small boats of illegal immigrants coming into the country.
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Senate Intelligence Committee Chair on National Security
41 minutesSen. Mark Warner (D-VA), chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, discussed national security and foreign policy with Punchbowl News. He weighed in on the latest temporary government funding bill, which did not include additional aid for Ukraine, and said lawmakers who claim dealing with China is more important than Russia's invasion of Ukraine "flunk geopolitics 101." Sen. Warner also discussed the risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that public markets and elections were the domains most vulnerable to being undermined, and warned that misinformation in the 2016 presidential election could be "child's play" compared to the upcoming 2024 election. After the conversation with Sen. Warner, Collins Aerospace's Henry Brooks discussed the aerospace industry's progress in making aircraft more environmentally friendly.
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Anthony Adragna Interview on House Speaker Election
9 minutesPolitico Congressional Reporter Anthony Adragna talked about the next steps for the U.S. House in electing a new Speaker.
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Hearing on U.S. International Investments
1 hour, 36 minutesInternational Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Scott Nathan testified on U.S. investments abroad and oversight of the agency. Topics included DFC priorities such as food security, strengthening the supply-chain, strategic global investments based on national security interests, and reauthorizing the Better Utilization of Investment Leading to Development (BUILD) Act which created the agency.
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Fmr. FEC Chair & Others Testify on Use of AI in Elections
1 hour, 54 minutesFormer Federal Election Commission Chair Trevor Potter (R) and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon (D) were among the witnesses testifying on prohibiting content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in elections and election-related materials before the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. Several topics were discussed, including the potential risk of AI deceiving voters, potential infringement on political speech, the role of social media companies in addressing misleading content and disinformation, and the benefits of AI if properly regulated.