C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Political Scientists Discuss Challenges to Democracy
1 hour, 4 minutesPolitical Scientists discussed threats and challenges to democracy during a virtual conversation hosted by the National Constitution Center. Topics included populism and authoritarian rule, voting rights, and potential threats to democracy posed by political parties enabling party leaders.
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Cindy McCain, Sen. Chris Coons and Others Discuss World Hunger
1 hour, 4 minutesSen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and joined a panel of activists and policy advocates for a discussion on the impact of the war in Ukraine on world hunger and food insecurity during the annual Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia. Several topics were addressed, including the role of the U.S., the history of the weaponization of food used against Ukraine, and solutions to mitigate hunger around the world. Also delivering remarks was Cindy McCain, the executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme.
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Campaign 2024: Vivek Ramaswamy Campaigns at New Hampshire Gun Range
1 hour, 21 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy campaigned at an indoor gun range in Hudson, New Hampshire. Mr. Ramaswamy addressed questions on the 2nd Amendment as well as immigration. His wife, Apoorva Ramaswamy, also joined him on stage and talked about their time on the campaign trail. After meeting with voters, Mr. Ramaswamy fired a pistol at the gun range.
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U.S. Senate: 11/28/2023
3 hours, 30 minutesThe Senate continues work on judicial and executive nominations, including Jeffrey Bryan to be U.S. District Court Judge for Minnesota.
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Washington Journal: Open Phones
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U.S. Senate: 11/28/2023
3 hours, 33 minutesThe Senate continues work on judicial and executive nominations, including Jeffrey Bryan to be U.S. District Court Judge for Minnesota.
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Federal Reserve Board Governor on the Economy
49 minutesFederal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller discussed inflation and the future of the U.S. economy at an event hosted by American Enterprise Institute. Gov. Waller addressed questions on a variety of topics including monetary policy used to lower inflation, employment rates and the labor market, and the potential for a soft landing instead of a recession, due to interest rate increases.
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Campaign 2024: Nikki Haley Campaigns in Bluffton, SC
49 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley met with voters at a town hall in Bluffton, South Carolina. She talked about her time as governor and work at the United Nations. She also touched on immigration and border security as well as veteran health care and the economy. The former ambassador also discussed the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and her vision for supporting allies to prevent U.S. involvement.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Budd on Qatar & Hamas
9 minutesNorth Carolina Republican Ted Budd spoke about Qatar support for Hamas in their war with Israel.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Kennedy on Fighting Hamas
14 minutesLouisiana Republican John Kennedy spoke out against Hamas, calling them "pond scum." He goes on to say we need to fight Hamas until they're "dead and we drink their blood out of a boot."
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White House Holiday Decorations
12 minutesA look at the White House holiday decorations, which included 98 Christmas trees, 72 wreaths, over 33,000 ornaments, and nearly 142,000 holiday lights. The decorations were inspired by the theme "magic, wonder, and joy" and took a week to install with the help of more than 300 volunteers.
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Policy Advocates Testify on Gun Violence & Public Health
2 hours, 21 minutesPolicy advocates testified on the intersection of U.S. gun violence and public health before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Witnesses brought in by the Democratic majority included University of Chicago Medicine's Franklin Cosey-Gay and Metropolitan Family Services' Vaughn Bryant, who discussed their organizations' efforts to address the issue. This committee's chair, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), has led on the Chicago HEAL Initiative, which aims to reduce gun violence and spur economic opportunities by increasing engagement between Chicago-based hospitals and vulnerable neighborhoods. Witnesses brought in by the Republican minority were former Associate Deputy Attorney General Steven Cook (Trump administration, 2017-19) and the Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer.
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State Dept. & Cyber Officials Testify on AI & Strategic Competition
1 hour, 24 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.
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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
33 minutesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers took part in the annual lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. This year's tree is from a national forest in West Virginia.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Budd on Qatar & Hamas
8 minutesNorth Carolina Republican Ted Budd spoke about Qatar support for Hamas in their war with Israel.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Kennedy on Fighting Hamas
14 minutesLouisiana Republican John Kennedy spoke out against Hamas, calling them "pond scum." He goes on to say we need to fight Hamas until they're "dead and we drink their blood out of a boot."
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Campaign 2024: Vivek Ramaswamy Campaigns at New Hampshire Gun Range
1 hour, 21 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy campaigned at an indoor gun range in Hudson, New Hampshire. Mr. Ramaswamy addressed questions on the 2nd Amendment as well as immigration. His wife, Apoorva Ramaswamy, also joined him on stage and talked about their time on the campaign trail. After meeting with voters, Mr. Ramaswamy fired a pistol at the gun range.
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Policy Advocates Testify on Gun Violence & Public Health
2 hours, 22 minutesPolicy advocates testified on the intersection of U.S. gun violence and public health before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Witnesses brought in by the Democratic majority included University of Chicago Medicine's Franklin Cosey-Gay and Metropolitan Family Services' Vaughn Bryant, who discussed their organizations' efforts to address the issue. This committee's chair, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), has led on the Chicago HEAL Initiative, which aims to reduce gun violence and spur economic opportunities by increasing engagement between Chicago-based hospitals and vulnerable neighborhoods. Witnesses brought in by the Republican minority were former Associate Deputy Attorney General Steven Cook (Trump administration, 2017-19) and the Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer.
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FTC Chair Discusses Antitrust Law
46 minutesFederal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan discussed antitrust law and enforcing competition in business at the Federalist Society's 2023 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, DC. She was interviewed by George Mason University law professor Todd Zywicki.
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Rep. Bob Good & Others Discuss Abortion Pill
1 hour, 4 minutesRep. Bob Good (R-VA) said Congress has a role to play in controlling access to abortion pills available by mail delivery because of Congress' regulatory authority over the U.S. Postal service. The congressman was in conversation with other anti-abortion advocates for a discussion on the abortion pill (Mifeprex) hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. They talked about the safety and effectiveness of the abortion pill, its impact on women's mental health, and the accountability of the FDA, which approved the use of Mifeprex as an alternative to surgical abortions in 2000.
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Campaign 2024: Republican Presidential Candidates at Family Leader Forum in Des Moines, IA
1 hour, 54 minutes2024 Republican presidential hopefuls Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL), Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy shared the stage together at the Family Leader Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines, Iowa. They opened up about their views on topics such as religion and abortion. Mr. Ramaswamy explained how his Hindu faith was compatible with Judeo-Christian values, and Ms. Haley described how she learned not to judge others who support the right to abortion, though she herself was against it. The candidates also shared personal experiences of their families suffering miscarriages. Fellow candidate and former President Donald Trump was invited to this event but did not attend.