C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Campaign 2024: News Anchors Discuss Campaign 2024 Coverage
1 hour, 27 minutesNews anchors from ABC, CBS, NBC, and the PBS NewsHour discussed their approaches to covering the 2024 presidential campaign. They focused on how to reach more viewers of all backgrounds and shared how they planned to involve and give a platform to diverse voices. Disinformation and the evolution of covering the presidential election compared to 2016 and 2020 was also a focus. This discussion was held in Washington, DC and presented by The News Literacy Project.
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Agriculture Secretary Testifies on Agency Oversight
5 hours, 5 minutesAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before the House Agriculture Committee on oversight of his department and the importance of renewing the farm bill. Several topics were addressed, including regulatory challenges, climate impact mitigation and farmland conservation, investment in rural and underserved communities, funding and resource allocation concerns, and prohibiting the sale of farmland to adversarial foreign countries. Also discussed was the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including its impact on food insecurity and hunger, and stopping fraud and abuse in the program.
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Campaign 2024: Political Analyst Charlie Cook at Economic Policy Conference
42 minutesPolitical Analyst Charlie Cook sat down with KPMG's chief economist Diane Swonk to discuss the 2024 presidential election cycle. When asked about a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump Mr. Cook said "I would be very very surprised if President Biden won 270 Electoral College votes." He also discussed a controversial ad which ran during Super Bowl LVIII for Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The ad closely mimicked his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy's 1960 election ad. It used the same jingle, but replaced the former president's face for RFK Jr. The presidential hopeful has since apologized to his family and said the ad was ran by the super PAC American Values 2024. This discussion was a part of the Economic Policy Conference in Washington, DC.
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Campaign 2024: Federal Reserve Vice Chair at Economic Policy Conference
56 minutes"The road down to 2% is likely to be bumpy," said Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr as he discussed monetary policy and the economy at the National Association for Business Economics policy conference in Washington, DC. He voiced the importance of being "careful" and "cautious" when it comes to cutting rates - making sure that they don't cut prematurely or take too long. Additional topics included economic developments, bank failures, liquidity risk management, and instant digital payments.
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Hearing on Assisted Living Facilities
46 minutesThe Senate Aging Committee examined the state of the assisted living industry. One of the witnesses was Patricia Vessenmeyer, whose late husband lived in an assisted living facility due to dementia. She described the poor conditions in the residence and the exorbitant costs she paid for it. Assisted living facilities are primarily regulated by states, unlike nursing homes, which are regulated by both federal and state agencies.
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U.S. Senate: 02/16/2024
20 minutesThe Senate will hold a pro forma session. No votes will take place until Monday, February 26, following the Senate's state work period over the Presidents Day holiday.
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Hearing on Assisted Living Facilities
39 minutesThe Senate Aging Committee examined the state of the assisted living industry. One of the witnesses was Patricia Vessenmeyer, whose late husband lived in an assisted living facility due to dementia. She described the poor conditions in the residence and the exorbitant costs she paid for it. Assisted living facilities are primarily regulated by states, unlike nursing homes, which are regulated by both federal and state agencies.
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Elected Officials, Diplomats & Business Leaders Speak at International Trade Conference - Part 4
48 minutesRep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and GAP Inc. Vice President Stephanie Lester discussed trade policy at the International Trade Conference in Washington, DC. Topics included congressional efforts on trade policy, trade rules and enforcement, and access to global markets. In addition, Rep. Smith criticized the Biden administration for not doing enough on trade.
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Alabama Gov. Delivers State of the State Address
38 minutesAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) delivered her 2024 State of the State address during a joint session of the legislature in Montgomery. She said that passing a school-choice bill was her first legislative priority and that she wanted to make Alabama "the most school-choice friendly state in the nation." Gov. Ivey is Alabama's first female Republican governor.
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North Dakota Gov. Delivers State of the State Address
2 hours, 9 minutesGov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) delivered his final State of the State address from Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota. His agenda for 2024 included calls for the elimination of an income tax, launching a new office focused on rural prosperity, and making North Dakota the most financially literate state by 2027. He also celebrated the state's high rankings in workforce participation, infrastructure, education and child care, as well as touted its record general fund ending balance. "We're underestimated. That's the state of our state," he said. Gov. Burgum, a former 2024 Republican presidential candidate, is not running for a third term.
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Fmr. Ambassador Testifies on U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
2 hours, 42 minutesZalmay Khalilzad, the ambassador who negotiated the U.S.-Taliban deal to withdraw military forces from Afghanistan, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He said he held the Afghan government's leadership mostly responsible for the Taliban's takeover of the country after the withdrawal, saying they did not stand up for their stated values. Mr. Khalilzad also discussed the negotiating process he undertook with the Taliban, which happened under the Trump administration, remarking that the administration's public comments about the negotiations were "not helpful." By the time President Trump left office in January 2021, U.S. troops in Afghanistan had been reduced to 2,500; President Biden completed the withdrawal eight months later.
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Space Development Agency & Former Administration Officials Discuss Strategic Nuclear Deterrence
1 hour, 2 minutesSpace Development Agency Tracking Layer Chief Col. Alexander Rasmussen and others discussed nuclear deterrence at the ExchangeMonitor Nuclear Deterrence Summit in Washington, DC. Topics included missile defense capabilities, leveraging private sector innovation, and the need for stable architecture and technology resilience.
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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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Hearing on Use of AI in Criminal Investigations
1 hour, 36 minutesKaren Howard, director of Science and Technology Assessment at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Miami Assistant Police Chief Armando Aguilar, and UC Berkley Law and Technology Faculty Co-Director Rebecca Wexler testified on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in criminal investigations before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism. Topics included the use of facial recognition and privacy, transparency in the use of AI tools for criminal investigations, and protecting intellectual property in criminal proceedings.
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Former Polish President Lech Walesa Discusses His Fight Against Communism
1 hour, 6 minutesFormer Polish President Lech Walesa (1990-95) discussed his legacy and fight against communism during an event co-hosted by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the Fund for American Studies Witness Project in Washington, DC. Mr. Walesa discussed the importance of supporting Ukraine and said, "this is the unique chance when the entire world is united against Russia. A United States senator cannot waste this chance. Later generations will not forgive us." Additional topics included a changing world order, the need for collaboration between European nations, and political divide and demagogues in elections.
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Hearing on China's Cyber Threat to U.S.
2 hours, 28 minutesFBI Director Christopher Wray, National Security Agency Director Gen. Paul Nakasone, and other top cyber officials testified on China's cyber threat to U.S. homeland and national security before the House Select Committee on U.S.-China Competition. They warned about Chinese cyber actors' plans to attack U.S. critical infrastructure, with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly claiming that China is preparing for opportunities to incite "societal panic and chaos." Moreover, Mr. Wray announced that the FBI recently identified hundreds of routers that had been taken over by the Chinese-sponsored hacking group "Volt Typhoon." He and National Cyber Director Harry Coker said China's cyber offensive is driven by the ultimate goal to supplant the U.S. as the world's leading superpower.