C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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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.
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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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Federal Reserve Chair Holds News Conference on Economy
55 minutesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced the board would keep its policy interest rate unchanged, at 5.25-5.50%, during a news conference in Washington, DC. He further said that the process of lowering inflation to the Fed's target rate of 2% had "a long way to go," and implied that future rate hikes were possible, saying too much economic growth or persistent labor market tightness "could warrant further tightening of monetary policy." Moreover, Mr. Powell said third-quarter economic activity expanded at a strong pace and was well above expectations, citing data pertaining to the GDP, strong job growth, and a low unemployment rate.
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Technology and Business Sector Stakeholders Testify on AI in the Workplace
1 hour, 40 minutesStakeholders in technology, business and the regulatory sectors testified before a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions subcommittee on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Several topics were addressed, including the need for a central regulatory framework around AI, workforce protections, and developing training and education requirements. They also addressed the need to bake in equity and civil rights protections in the development of AI to mitigate biases in the system and include communities historically left behind by the emergence of new technologies.
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Hearing on Outdoor Recreation Economy
1 hour, 43 minutesThe Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee held a public hearing to examine the role of small businesses in the outdoor recreation economy. Lawmakers heard from tourism officials and outdoor recreation companies from Iowa and New Hampshire. Topics included challenges with environmental regulations, climate change and extreme weather events, and how the threat of a federal government shutdown negatively impacts tourism and recreation companies.
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Court Hearing on Use of 14th Amendment to Disqualify Fmr. Pres. Trump
1 hour, 10 minutesThe 2nd Judicial District Court in Denver heard opening arguments on the first day of testimony in a trial determining President Trump's eligibility to be on the ballot in Colorado. The petitioners argued the 14th Amendment disqualifies him because of his alleged role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The former president's defense argued he did not call for an attack on the U.S. Capitol, but that he was speaking metaphorically. Listed as a co-defendant is Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D), who has said her office will abide by the court's ruling.
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Secretaries Blinken & Austin Testify on Nat'l Security Supplemental
3 hours, 36 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testified on the president's $106 billion national security supplemental request before the Senate Appropriations Committee. The hearing began with multiple protesters interrupting Secretary Blinken's opening statement as they called for a cease-fire in Israel. In addition, both Secs. Blinken and Austin fielded a variety of questions on the Israel-Hamas war, the War in Ukraine, the military-industrial base, and security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region and the Southern Border.
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Afghan Journalists on Freedom of Press in Afghanistan
54 minutesAfghan journalists discussed the state of freedom of the press in their native country during the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, DC. They shared their experiences of providing journalism to the Afghan people in spite of the Taliban's opposition to independent media, with one journalist saying he was tortured by the group. Moreover, amid the Taliban's August 2021 takeover of Afghanistan, Sami Mahdi discussed the establishment of Virginia-based Amu Television, which provides news to Afghans via satellite and of which he is editor in chief.
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Federal Officials Testify on Unaccompanied Migrant Children
2 hours, 4 minutesSeema Nanda, solicitor of labor for the U.S. Labor Department, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee there has been an 88% increase since 2019 in the number of children employed illegally. Ms. Nanda joined other federal officials from State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services Departments to testify on the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors encountered at the border. Several topics were discussed, including resource needs, border security, holding those accountable for violations of child labor laws. They also addressed the care and services provided for unaccompanied minors at the border and protocols when encountering a child who is suspected of being trafficked.
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Ukrainian Religious Leaders on Navigating Russia-Ukraine War
1 hour, 4 minutesFormer ambassadors to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch and John Herbst joined Ukrainian religious leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities to discuss navigating the Russia-Ukraine war, reconstruction, and religious freedom. This event was hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Atlantic Council, and Razom for Ukraine.
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Israeli & Palestinian Foreign Ministers on Gaza and Israel-Hamas War
45 minutesIsraeli Ambassador to the U.N. Gilad Erdan and Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Riyad Mansour passionately addressed the U.N. Security Council as they gathered for to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza . This emergency meeting took place in New York City.
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Hearing on Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
1 hour, 27 minutesStakeholders in environmental policy and recycling industries testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the impact of plastic on the environment and alternatives for single-use plastics. Several topics were addressed, including the consumption of microplastics, the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and wildlife around the planet, the potential for the recycling of single-use plastics, and reducing the confusion for consumers on what can and cannot be recycled or composted. Also discussed was the use of bioplastics and environmentally friendly alternative materials, such as seaweed and sugar cane.
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Center for American Progress CEO Speaks at Annual Conference
20 minutesAt the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC., president and CEO Patrick Gaspard delivered opening remarks and spoke about the tenets of the think tank, which was celebrating its twentieth anniversary. He was followed by Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA), who delivered surprise remarks.
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Sen. Warren at Center for American Progress Conference
35 minutesSenator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) promoted President Biden's economic policies at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. She credited the American Rescue Plan with boosting the U.S. economy, praised the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's efforts to combat junk fees, and highlighted the Inflation Reduction Act's 15% minimum tax on corporations making over $1 billion in annual profits. She was interviewed by Bharat Ramamurti, former deputy director of the National Economic Council in the Biden administration.
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Sen. Warnock at Center for American Progress Conference
33 minutesSenator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) was the closing keynote speaker at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. Among the topics he discussed were "partisan and racial gerrymandering," and voting rights. He said, "all of us ought to be concerned about the ways in which there are those who are trying to turn our democracy on its head, so that rather than the people picking their representatives, the representatives get to pick their people."
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 1
48 minutesJohn Podesta, clean energy innovation and implementation senior adviser to President Biden joined the Brookings Institution to discuss the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the U.S. and world. He particularly focused on the law's objectives in clean energy investments and combating climate change.
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 2
52 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the U.S. and world. Topics included public opinion around clean energy investments, combating climate change, and the financial sector's role in energy transition.
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 3
56 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the U.S. and world. Topics included the clean energy investments, combating climate change, and the global impact of the IRA on U.S. trade relations.
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President Biden on Artificial Intelligence
27 minutesPresident Biden delivered remarks and signed an Executive Order regarding the regulation and privacy standards of artificial intelligence (AI) during an event with government and business leaders hosted at the White House. Among the requirements of The Executive Order are the use of Defense Production Act to require transparency in safety testing of AI systems, increased safety standards, consumer privacy, and civil rights and equity guidelines. At the top of his remarks, the president applauded the United Auto Workers and the Big Three automakers for reaching, what he called, a "historic agreement" in agreeing to a new contract for auto workers. Also delivering remarks was Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Members of Congress on Religious Freedom Abroad
2 hours, 10 minutesRepublican and Democratic members of Congress discussed freedom from religious persecution at an event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act. Topics included the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, advocating against religious persecution, and the impact of the International Religious Freedom Act
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Federal Officials Testify on Unaccompanied Migrant Children
2 hours, 1 minuteSeema Nanda, solicitor of labor for the U.S. Labor Department, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee there has been an 88% increase since 2019 in the number of children employed illegally. Ms. Nanda joined other federal officials from State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services Departments to testify on the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors encountered at the border. Several topics were discussed, including resource needs, border security, holding those accountable for violations of child labor laws. They also addressed the care and services provided for unaccompanied minors at the border and protocols when encountering a child who is suspected of being trafficked.