C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Hearing on Antisemitism & College Campuses
3 hours, 37 minutesAdvocates and activists testified on antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas War and free speech on college campuses before the House Ways and Means Committee. Topics included safety on college campuses, funding of charities and universities, and anti-Israel rhetoric on social media.
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Campaign 2024: Chris Christie Delivers Foreign Policy Address
1 hour, 7 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie delivered an address on foreign policy. Speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, he was also in conversation with Michael Doran, a former foreign policy aide to President George W. Bush. During his remarks, Mr. Christie reiterated his support for U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel, and said it was important for the U.S. to retain an aggressive posture against Russia, China, and Iran. While taking questions from the audience, Mr. Christie was confronted by a former federal employee who asked how he could run as an anti-Trump candidate after supporting former President Trump's campaign for years.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib & Rabbis Call for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War
1 hour, 21 minutesA group of progressive U.S. representatives led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and several rabbis called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War, outside the Capitol. Rep. Tlaib had recently been censured by the House on November 7 after she shared a video on social media that called for Palestinian freedom "from the river to the sea." Critics said the slogan called for the abolition of Israel as a Jewish state, but Ms. Tlaib denied this, saying it instead advocated for "peaceful coexistence." The resolution advanced 234-188, with the support of 212 Republicans and 22 Democrats; four Republicans and 184 Democrats voted against it.
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Hearing on Artificial Intelligence & Scams
1 hour, 43 minutesThe Senate Aging Committee holds a hearing on how scammers are using artificial intelligence to create voice clones and deepfakes to target older Americans.
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General Services Administrator Testifies on Oversight of Agency - Part 1
43 minutesGeneral Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan testified on oversight of the agency and government spending on federal properties before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Questions about the new FBI headquarters, telework impacting usage of government office space, and the GSA Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program were discussed.
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General Services Administrator Testifies on Oversight of Agency - Part 2
2 hours, 7 minutesGeneral Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan testified on oversight of the agency and government spending on federal properties before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Questions about the new FBI headquarters, telework impacting usage of government office space, and the GSA Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program were discussed. In addition, Chair James Comer (R-KY) and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) had a heated exchange about the chair's past financial dealings amid a recent subpoena to Biden family members about their potential financial dealings with the president.
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U.S. Senate
44 minutesLive gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
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Justices Hear Case on Trademark for "Trump too Small" Phrase
1 hour, 18 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Vidal v. Elster, a case concerning a trademark application for the phrase "Trump Too Small." This case dates to 2018 when Steve Elster tried to get the phrase trademarked so he could use it on t-shirts. His application to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) was rejected. They cited the proposed trademark is prohibited under the Lanham Act which bans marks identifying a living individual without that person's consent. On appeal, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board agreed with the decision to reject the application. Mr. Elster argues this denial violates his free speech rights. The Supreme Court has through June 2024 to issue a ruling.
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Hearing on Regulating Capital Markets
1 hour, 52 minutesA House Financial Services subcommittee held a public hearing to examine the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) oversight and regulatory enforcement of U.S. capital markets. Witnesses testifying included two former SEC officials and industry experts.
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Campaign 2024: Gov. Ron DeSantis Campaigns in Ames, IA
1 hour, 28 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL) campaigned in Ames, Iowa, ahead of Veterans Day weekend. He spoke briefly about his own military experience, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Iraq War, and said he would take out "social experimentation" and so-called wokeness from the armed forces if elected president. Mr. DeSantis also discussed his other plans for the country and took voters' questions. He was introduced by veteran and Iowa state Rep. Phil Thompson (R).
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Hearing on Veterans Affairs Medical Research & Development
1 hour, 4 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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Hearing on Artificial Intelligence & Scams
1 hour, 38 minutesThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine how scammers are using artificial intelligence to create voice clones and deepfakes to target older Americans. Philadelphia attorney Gary Schildhorn was one of the witnesses, who shared his story of an attempted scam against him where his son's voice was spoofed by AI. He said despite the attempt, there are no laws to protect against AI-generated scams if no money was taken. Other topics discussed included the need for regulation of AI, scams related to cryptocurrency, consumer protections, and the need for legislation to create tools and resources that can be used by law enforcement to hold scammers accountable under the law.
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Justices Hear Case on Trademark for "Trump Too Small" Phrase
1 hour, 18 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Vidal v. Elster, a case concerning a trademark application for the phrase "Trump Too Small." This case dates to 2018 when Steve Elster tried to get the phrase trademarked so he could use it on t-shirts. His application to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) was rejected. They cited the proposed trademark is prohibited under the Lanham Act which bans marks identifying a living individual without that person's consent. On appeal, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board agreed with the decision to reject the application. Mr. Elster argues this denial violates his free speech rights. The Supreme Court has through June 2024 to issue a ruling.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 11/15/2023
40 minutesBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak responded to criticism of his appointment of former British Prime Minister David Cameron (Conservative Party, 2010-16) to be the new British foreign secretary during the weekly Question Time session with members of the House of Commons. Prime Minister Sunak said he was "delighted that the former prime minister has rejoined government," and because of his experience and relationships across the world, he "will do a fantastic job championing British interests everywhere he goes." Other topics addressed included the Israel-Hamas war, affordable housing, the economy, LGBTQIA rights, and illegal immigration.
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Campaign 2024: Gov. Ron DeSantis Campaigns in Ames, IA
1 hour, 29 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL) campaigned in Ames, Iowa, ahead of Veterans Day weekend. He spoke briefly about his own military experience, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Iraq War, and said he would take out "social experimentation" and so-called wokeness from the armed forces if elected president. Mr. DeSantis also discussed his other plans for the country and took voters' questions. He was introduced by veteran and Iowa state Rep. Phil Thompson (R).
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Hearing on Artificial Intelligence & Scams
1 hour, 38 minutesThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine how scammers are using artificial intelligence to create voice clones and deepfakes to target older Americans. Philadelphia attorney Gary Schildhorn was one of the witnesses, who shared his story of an attempted scam against him where his son's voice was spoofed by AI. He said despite the attempt, there are no laws to protect against AI-generated scams if no money was taken. Other topics discussed included the need for regulation of AI, scams related to cryptocurrency, consumer protections, and the need for legislation to create tools and resources that can be used by law enforcement to hold scammers accountable under the law.
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General Services Administrator Testifies on Oversight of Agency - Part 1
43 minutesGeneral Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan testified on oversight of the agency and government spending on federal properties before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Questions about the new FBI headquarters, telework impacting usage of government office space, and the GSA Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program were discussed.
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General Services Administrator Testifies on Oversight of Agency - Part 2
2 hours, 9 minutesGeneral Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan testified on oversight of the agency and government spending on federal properties before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Questions about the new FBI headquarters, telework impacting usage of government office space, and the GSA Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program were discussed. In addition, Chair James Comer (R-KY) and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) had a heated exchange about the chair's past financial dealings amid a recent subpoena to Biden family members about their potential financial dealings with the president.
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State Dept. & Cyber Officials Testify on AI & Strategic Competition
1 hour, 23 minutesNathaniel Fick, ambassador-at-large for cyberspace and digital policy, and Matthew Graviss, chief data and artificial intelligence officer for the State Department, testified on strategic competition and the use of AI before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Tougher safeguards to prevent intellectual property theft, standards for AI usage, and collaborating with allies on new technologies were among the topics addressed.