C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Consulting Company Executives Testify on Foreign Influence
1 hour, 49 minutesExecutives with Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, M. Klein & Company, and Teneo testified on their work on behalf of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and other foreign clients, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Senators pressed the executives on their willingness to comply with congressional subpoenas amid Saudi Arabia threatening imprisonment for such compliance. All four consulting companies represented at this hearing have advised Saudi Arabia on the PIF's targeted investments in sports and on Saudi Arabia's larger strategic vision for engagement with the United States.
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U.S. Senate: Majority Leader Schumer on Border-Foreign Aid
10 minutesMajority Leader Schumer encouraged the Senate to pass the bipartisan border-foreign aid package.
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Cornyn & McConnell on Border-Foreign Aid
24 minutesTexas Republican John Cornyn responded to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer during the debate on whether to official start work on the $118B bipartisan border security and foreign aid package. He pointed out all the flaws he saw in the legislation and explained why he'd be voting against proceeding. He was followed by Minority Leader McConnell, who also spoke against the bill.
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U.S. Senate: Re-air UK Sen. James Lankford R-OK on Border Security-Foreign Aid Bill'
27 minutesSenator James Lankford (R-OK) spoke at length on the Senate floor prior to a vote to advance a measure that would provide $118 billion dollars in funds for border security and foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senator Lankford was one of the chief negotiators of the bill in the Senate.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema I-AZ on Border Security-Foreign Aid Bill
16 minutesSenator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) spoke at length on the Senate floor prior to a vote to advance a measure that would provide $118 billion dollars in funds for border security and foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senator Sinema was one of the chief negotiators of the bill in the Senate.
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Discusses U.S.-China Relations
35 minutesRep. Raja Krisnamoorthi (D-IL), ranking member on the Select Committee on U.S.-China Competition, said the House could take action against or potentially ban the popular app TikTok this year. The congressman spoke about the topic and relations with China during an event hosted by Semafor News. Other topics discussed included Taiwan's security and the potential of a China invasion or blockade, China's dominance in the electric vehicle supply chain industry, and U.S.-China negotiations to address the fentanyl crisis.
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Pharmaceutical Company CEOs Testify on Prescription Drug Prices
1 hour, 57 minutesPharmaceutical CEOs from Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb testifiy on cost of prescription drugs before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee.
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U.S. Senate: 02/08/2024
6 hours, 22 minutesThe Senate may continue work on foreign aid to Israel and Ukraine legislation.
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Rep. Frank Lucas on Threats Posed by China
54 minutesRep. Frank Lucas (R-OK), chair of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, sat down with the Hudson Institute for a discussion on the threat China poses to U.S. economic interests and Taiwan's democracy. Several topics were addressed, including safeguarding U.S. technological innovation, Chinese influence in American universities, China's economy, and protecting Taiwan's sovereignty.
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Graham R-SC, Sinema I-AZ and Reed D-RI Speak on the Border Security-Foreign Aid Legislation
31 minutesSenators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and Jack Reed (D-RI) all spoke on the chamber floor about the Border Security-Foreign Aid legislation that failed to advance in the Senate.
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U.S. Senate: Foreign Relations Cmte. Chair Sen. Cardin D-MD on Foreign Aid Package
14 minutesChair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke on the floor in support of a measure that would provide $95 billion of foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, and humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip. During his remarks, Senator Cardin highlighted Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Treasury Secretary Testifies on Financial System Stability
2 hours, 17 minutes"Over the past three years, the Biden administration has driven an historic recovery," said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during her testimony on the Financial Stability Oversight Council's annual report before the Senate Banking Committee. The secretary highlighted Biden administration policies, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan, which helped spur economic growth in the country, lower unemployment, and generate wage growth among middle and low-income earners. Several topics were also addressed, including the need for a regulatory framework of stable coins and digital assets, sanctions on foreign adversaries, implementation of new rules and banking regulations, concerns over insurance and real estate markets, and risks posed by using artificial intelligence in the financial sector.
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FAA Administrator Testifies on Aviation Safety & Policy
3 hours, 3 minutesFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker reiterated to lawmakers during a public hearing that air safety is a top priority for the agency and they've taken immediate action to address the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug mishap. He added the agency is still reviewing Boeing's manufacturing procedures and processes to determine corrective action and accountability. This Boeing issue came to light after an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane's door plug failed midair January 5, 2024. After the incident the FAA temporarily grounded more than 150 of these planes and ordered inspections. A United Airlines inspection revealed loose bolts on many of their 737 Max 9 planes. This isn't the first time Boeing's 737 Max aircraft has come under scrutiny. In 2018 and 2019, two 737 Max 8 planes crashed abroad killing more than 300 people due to a flight-control system issue. Other topics during this hearing included FAA reauthorization, migrants being housed at airports, and the pil
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Graham R-SC, Sinema I-AZ and Reed D-RI Speak on the Border Security-Foreign Aid Legislation
31 minutesSenators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and Jack Reed (D-RI) all spoke on the chamber floor about the Border Security-Foreign Aid legislation that failed to advance in the Senate.
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U.S. Senate: Foreign Relations Cmte. Chair Sen. Cardin D-MD on Foreign Aid Package
13 minutesChair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke on the floor in support of a measure that would provide $95 billion of foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, and humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip. During his remarks, Senator Cardin highlighted Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Treasury Secretary Testifies on Financial System Stability
2 hours, 17 minutes"Over the past three years, the Biden administration has driven an historic recovery," said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during her testimony on the Financial Stability Oversight Council's annual report before the Senate Banking Committee. The secretary highlighted Biden administration policies, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan, which helped spur economic growth in the country, lower unemployment, and generate wage growth among middle and low-income earners. Several topics were also addressed, including the need for a regulatory framework of stable coins and digital assets, sanctions on foreign adversaries, implementation of new rules and banking regulations, concerns over insurance and real estate markets, and risks posed by using artificial intelligence in the financial sector.
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Pres. Biden at Democratic Retreat
27 minutes"This is not your father's Republican party. They shout about a problem, but then do nothing to solve the problem," said President Biden as he addressed House Democrats at their caucus retreat in Leesburg, Virginia. President Biden celebrated his party's accomplishments and highlighted how united the Democrats were, citing a failed House impeachment vote against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as well as aid to Israel and Ukraine. In addition, President Biden addressed the investigation into his handling of classified documents, saying, "The bottom line is, the special counsel in my case decided against moving forward with any charges. This matter is now closed."
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FAA Administrator Testifies on Aviation Safety & Policy
3 hours, 1 minuteFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker reiterated to lawmakers during a public hearing that air safety is a top priority for the agency and they've taken immediate action to address the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug mishap. He added the agency is still reviewing Boeing's manufacturing procedures and processes to determine corrective action and accountability. This Boeing issue came to light after an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane's door plug failed midair January 5, 2024. After the incident the FAA temporarily grounded more than 150 of these planes and ordered inspections. A United Airlines inspection revealed loose bolts on many of their 737 Max 9 planes. This isn't the first time Boeing's 737 Max aircraft has come under scrutiny. In 2018 and 2019, two 737 Max 8 planes crashed abroad killing more than 300 people due to a flight-control system issue. Other topics during this hearing included FAA reauthorization, migrants being housed at airports, and the pil