C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Fmr. Sen. Jon Kyl & Others on U.S. Nuclear Strategy - PART 1
1 hour, 1 minuteDefense policy experts and former government officials joined the Atlantic Council for discussions on the United States' nuclear strategic posture and the challenges posed by China and Russia. Among the participants were members of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, including Madelyn Creedon, commission chair, and former Sen. John Kyl (R-AZ, 1995-2013), commission vice chair.
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Fmr. Sen. Jon Kyl & Others on U.S. Nuclear Strategy - PART 2
1 hour, 1 minuteDefense policy experts and former government officials joined the Atlantic Council for discussions on the United States' nuclear strategic posture and the challenges posed by China and Russia. Among the participants were members of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, including Madelyn Creedon, commission chair, and former Sen. John Kyl (R-AZ, 1995-2013), commission vice chair.
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Campaign 2024: Republican Presidential Hopefuls Speak in Iowa City, IA
1 hour, 23 minutes2024 Republican presidential hopefuls Governor Ron DeSantis (FL), Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Ryan Binkley, Senator Tim Scott (SC), Governor Doug Burgum (ND), and Asa Hutchinson spoke at a fundraiser hosted by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) in Iowa City, Iowa. The candidates discussed their plans and priorities for the nation: Governor DeSantis authorizing "deadly force" against drug cartels; Mr. Ramaswamy reducing the size of federal government by 75%; Ms. Haley on addressing threats posed by China, Russia, and Iran; Mr. Binkley's calls for spiritual renewal and balancing the budget; Senator Scott's emphasis on personal responsibility; Governor Burgum on reviving the economy, domestic energy production, and national security; Mr. Hutchinson calling for reductions in federal spending and bolstering border security.
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U.S. Senate: 10/24/2023
2 hours, 25 minutesThe Senate will consider the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the next FAA Administrator.
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FAA Admin. Nominee Michael Whitaker Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
1 hour, 50 minutesMichael Whitaker, President Biden's nominee to be administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Senators' questions focused on safety as well as workforce shortages and training. Also, Mr. Whitaker discussed the importance of the FAA preparing for the future, saying, "When I was at the FAA just a few years ago, drones were new, commercial space launches were rare, and flying taxis were still only in cartoons. All of this has changed." He previously served as FAA deputy administrator in the Obama administration from 2013-16. His nomination was supported by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-MO), who spoke as a witness at the hearing. President Biden's previous nominee for the position, Phil Washington, withdrew himself from consideration in March 2023 after Senate Republicans expressed concerns about his level of experience.
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U.S. Senate: 10/24/2023
4 hours, 47 minutesThe Senate will consider the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the next FAA Administrator.
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President Biden Awards Science & Tech Medals
39 minutesPresident Biden awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to multiple recipients during a ceremony at the White House. The National Medal of Science is the highest honor the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers. Individuals are nominated by the scientific community, and a committee of scientists and engineers is appointed by the U.S. president to evaluate the nominees. The National Medal of Technology and Innovation is awarded to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the nation's "competitiveness, standard of living, and quality of life through technological innovation," according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. For this award, an independent committee appointed by the secretary of commerce reviews candidates nominated through an open process. The committee makes recommendations to the secretary, who in turn makes recommendations to the president for final selection.
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Washington Journal: Henry Olsen
22 minutesEthics and Public Policy Center Senior Fellow and Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen discussed the latest in the effort by Republicans to elect a House Speaker
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IRS Commissioner Testifies on Agency Oversight
2 hours, 23 minutesIRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said the Internal Revenue Service is making progress in its modernization efforts and improvements in customer service during his testimony before a joint hearing of two House Oversight and Accountability subcommittees. Several topics were addressed, including enforcement and fraud mitigation, workforce challenges, funding concerns, and disparities in audit rates between low income and wealthy taxpayers and corporations. Also appearing at the hearing was Jessica Lucas-Judy, strategic issues director at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), who testified on the implementation of recommendations made to the IRS for improvement in agency operations.
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Asst. AG for Nat'l Security on Foreign Intelligence Collection
54 minutesAssistant Attorney General for National Security Matt Olsen called for the reauthorization of foreign surveillance policy, that is, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which was set to expire at the end of 2023. "It is without question the single most important legal authority that we have for foreign intelligence collection at this point," he said. He discussed the history of Section 702, explaining how it was created in 2008 to more effectively gather intelligence amid foreign terrorist threats, and how it has improved over the years so that Americans' data are not indiscriminately searched by intelligence authorities. The Association of Former Intelligence Officers hosted the event from McLean, Virginia.
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Discussion on Religious Liberty Court Cases
46 minutesThe Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women held a discussion on religious liberty and court cases to protect it nationwide. Christiana Kiefer, senior counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom highlighted several religious liberty cases the group was working on. One of those cases was a Colorado baker who already won in the Supreme Court in 2018 for refusing, based on his religious beliefs, to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. Jack Phillips was sued again under Colorado's anti-discrimination law for refusing to make a cake for a gender transition. The case will soon go before the Colorado Supreme Court.
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Policy Advocates Testify on Korean Peninsula Security
1 hour, 19 minutesVictor Cha, former National Security Council Asian Affairs director, and others testified on security challenges on the Korean Peninsula and the importance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. Several topics were addressed, including the impact of the recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, denuclearization efforts, and China's role in the region. They also touched on the war in Ukraine and the importance of the Camp David meeting between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.
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Washington Journal: Trita Parsi
36 minutesQuincy Institute's Trita Parsi discussed the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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IRS Commissioner Testifies on Agency Oversight
2 hours, 22 minutesIRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said the Internal Revenue Service is making progress in its modernization efforts and improvements in customer service during his testimony before a joint hearing of two House Oversight and Accountability subcommittees. Several topics were addressed, including enforcement and fraud mitigation, workforce challenges, funding concerns, and disparities in audit rates between low income and wealthy taxpayers and corporations. Also appearing at the hearing was Jessica Lucas-Judy, strategic issues director at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), who testified on the implementation of recommendations made to the IRS for improvement in agency operations.
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Asst. AG for Nat'l Security on Foreign Intelligence Collection
55 minutesAssistant Attorney General for National Security Matt Olsen called for the reauthorization of foreign surveillance policy, that is, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which was set to expire at the end of 2023. "It is without question the single most important legal authority that we have for foreign intelligence collection at this point," he said. He discussed the history of Section 702, explaining how it was created in 2008 to more effectively gather intelligence amid foreign terrorist threats, and how it has improved over the years so that Americans' data are not indiscriminately searched by intelligence authorities. The Association of Former Intelligence Officers hosted the event from McLean, Virginia.
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Policy Advocates on Outlook for Int'l Relations & Competition
1 hour, 5 minutesPolicy advocates discussed the state of international relations from the perspective of the United States, European Union and China during an event hosted by the Brookings Institution. Topics included challenges for emerging nations within the established world order, the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S.-China relations, and how global institutions, such as the United Nations, need to change to better serve a changing world.
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U.S. Trade Representative on Worker-Centered Trade Policy
1 hour, 3 minutesU.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed the administration's worker-centered trade agenda during remarks and a sit-down conversation hosted by the Center for American Progress. She also outlined several of the administration's trade accomplishments. Other topics included ongoing trade negotiations, enforcement actions against countries, and sustainable agriculture. The ambassador also offered her condolences and support for Israel following the weekend's attack by Hamas.