C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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U.S. Senate: Republican Senators on Military Promotions
48 minutesSen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) defended his decision to block over 300 military promotions in protest of the Defense Department's policy on travel for abortion care as several Republican Senators came to the floor to voice their opposition to the blockade and try to convince Sen. Tuberville to change course. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) proceeded to make requests for nominations to be approved by voice vote, all of which were objected to by Sen. Tuberville.
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State and Local Officials Testify on Threats to Election Administration
1 hour, 45 minutes"It's perverse to see so many questions about elections at a time when they have never been more safe and more secure," said Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt (R) during his testimony before the Senate Rules and Administration Committee on threats to election administration and election workers. Secretary Schmidt was among several other state and local election officials who discussed their previous experience with harassment and the measures taken to secure the election process. Several topics were addressed, including cybersecurity concerns, security and threat mitigation, election workforce challenges, and the role of the federal government in helping to secure elections.
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U.S. Senate: Republican Senators on Military Promotions
47 minutesSen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) defended his decision to block over 300 military promotions in protest of the Defense Department's policy on travel for abortion care as several Republican Senators came to the floor to voice their opposition to the blockade and try to convince Sen. Tuberville to change course. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) proceeded to make requests for nominations to be approved by voice vote, all of which were objected to by Sen. Tuberville.
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U.S. Senate: 11/02/2023
6 hours, 1 minuteThe Senate will consider several military nominations including Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be Chief of Naval Operations and Gen. David Allvin to be Air Force Chief of Staff, both to serve as members on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Hearing on Veterans Affairs Medical Research & Development
1 hour, 3 minutesVeterans Affairs (VA) Chief Research and Development Officer Rachel Ramoni testified on the VA's research priorities before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. She was joined by medical consultants and stakeholders from the Million Veteran Program and National Alliance on Mental Illness to discuss clinical trials for veterans, geriatric research, and opportunities for research and development in rural communities.
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Treasury Secretary on Economic Strategy Toward Indo-Pacific
34 minutesTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivered remarks on the Biden administration's economic strategy toward countries in the Indo-Pacific region. She remarked, "The Indo-Pacific region is at the center of the 21st century global economy," and said the priorities were about increasing trade and investment, bolstering supply chains and economic resilience, and cooperating on global challenges such as climate change. Secretary Yellen also affirmed the U.S. was not seeking to decouple economic relations with China, saying such a policy was "simply not practical," but was instead de-risking and diversifying investments both domestically and abroad, including with Vietnam, India, South Korea, and Japan. The Asia Society Policy Institute hosted this event in Washington, DC, and her remarks came days ahead of the U.S. hosting APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Economic Leaders' Week in San Francisco.
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Journalists Discuss War Reporting at Military Reporters Conference
1 hour, 8 minutesWar journalists shared their experiences reporting from the battleground during a discussion at the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, D.C. They shared stories on how the posture changed pre-war and post-war in Ukraine, shared best safety practices and reporting advice for journalists working in the field, and discussed lessons Israel may have taken from Ukraine on information sharing.
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State Dept. Assistant Secretary Testifies on Black Sea Security
1 hour, 16 minutesAssistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien testified on security in the Black Sea amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War during a public hearing before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. Topics included grain and oil production in the region, Black Sea shipping ports, E.U. enlargement, and reconstruction amid the Russia-Ukraine War.
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Social Security Commissioner Nominee Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
2 hours, 22 minutesSocial Security Administration (SSA) commissioner nominee Martin O'Malley testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. He made his pitch of why he was qualified for the position, emphasizing his skills as a manager and his service-oriented mindset, which he said were demonstrated in his experiences as Maryland's former governor (2007-15) and Baltimore's former mayor (1999-2007). He also promised to help improve efficiency, morale, and customer service at the SSA. Former Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) also appeared before the committee and vouched for Mr. O'Malley's qualifications.
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Treasury Secretary on Economic Strategy Toward Indo-Pacific
35 minutesTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivered remarks on the Biden administration's economic strategy toward countries in the Indo-Pacific region. She remarked, "The Indo-Pacific region is at the center of the 21st century global economy," and said the priorities were about increasing trade and investment, bolstering supply chains and economic resilience, and cooperating on global challenges such as climate change. Secretary Yellen also affirmed the U.S. was not seeking to decouple economic relations with China, saying such a policy was "simply not practical," but was instead de-risking and diversifying investments both domestically and abroad, including with Vietnam, India, South Korea, and Japan. The Asia Society Policy Institute hosted this event in Washington, DC, and her remarks came days ahead of the U.S. hosting APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Economic Leaders' Week in San Francisco.
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Secretary of State on Israel-Hamas War
11 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed Israel's right and "obligation" to defend itself against Hamas but stressed the importance of protecting innocent Palestinian civilians during brief remarks to the press ahead of his trip to the Middle East. The secretary was at Joint Base Andrews in Prince Georges County, Maryland where he laid out the priorities for his meeting in Israel. "When I see a Palestinian child pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building, that hits me in the gut as much as seeing a child in Israel or anywhere else," said the secretary.
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Speaker Johnson & House GOP Leaders on Legislative Agenda
29 minutes"We are not only unified, we are energized," said newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) about his conference during a briefing with reporters. Funding for Israel and government spending were among the top agenda items as well as an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, sanctioning Iran, and Ukraine funding.
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House Democratic Leaders on Legislative Agenda
21 minutesHouse Democratic leaders discussed the party's legislative agenda with reporters. They criticized their GOP colleagues' proposed bill on Israel funding and called for legislators to send aid to allies without conditions. Additional topics included funding for Ukraine, the budget deadline, and motions to censure House members.
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Administration Officials & Others Testify on Whistleblower Protections at VA - PART 1
17 minutesOfficials from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department's Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel testified before a House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on accountability at the VA and whistleblower protections. Several topics were discussed, including the need for independence for investigative offices, strengthening whistleblower protections, available resources, and the role of Congress and the federal government. Also testifying were advocates for whistleblower protections.
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Administration Officials & Others Testify on Whistleblower Protections at VA - PART 2
46 minutesOfficials from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department's Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel testified before a House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on accountability at the VA and whistleblower protections. Several topics were discussed, including the need for independence for investigative offices, strengthening whistleblower protections, available resources, and the role of Congress and the federal government. Also testifying were advocates for whistleblower protections.
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Administration Officials & Others Testify on Whistleblower Protections at VA - PART 3
46 minutesOfficials from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department's Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel testified before a House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on accountability at the VA and whistleblower protections. Several topics were discussed, including the need for independence for investigative offices, strengthening whistleblower protections, available resources, and the role of Congress and the federal government. Also testifying were advocates for whistleblower protections.
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Pres. Biden Meets with Dominican Republic President
5 minutesPresident Biden met with Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader at the White House to discuss relations among the two nations and foreign policy.
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Pres. Biden Meets with Chilean President
6 minutesPresident Biden met with Chilean President Gabriel Boric at the White House to discuss relations among the two nations and foreign policy. Both leaders commented on the 200-year diplomatic relationship between the two countries and their shared vision for democracy and workers' rights.
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Social Security Commissioner Nominee Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
2 hours, 22 minutesSocial Security Administration (SSA) commissioner nominee Martin O'Malley testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. He made his pitch of why he was qualified for the position, emphasizing his skills as a manager and his service-oriented mindset, which he said were demonstrated in his experiences as Maryland's former governor (2007-15) and Baltimore's former mayor (1999-2007). He also promised to help improve efficiency, morale, and customer service at the SSA. Former Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) also appeared before the committee and vouched for Mr. O'Malley's qualifications.
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Hearing on Impact of Climate Change on Severe Weather
1 hour, 57 minutesThe Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on the impact of climate change on severe weather events, such as heat waves, floods, and hurricanes. Witnesses included Michael Wehner, senior scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Jennifer Jurado, chief resilience officer of Broward County, Florida, who both testified on how human-caused climate change was making severe weather events more frequent and intense.
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Justice Dept. Official & FTC Chair on Competition Policy
1 hour, 30 minutesFederal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan (D) and U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter discussed antitrust enforcement during a conversation hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. They discussed several topics, including the need to revise the guidelines for mergers, labor market impacts, the importance of protecting competition and innovation, and how the courts interpret antitrust regulation. They also discussed their roles in enforcing the law and the challenges big tech poses to antitrust regulations.