C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Hearing on Abortion Access & Economic Costs
1 hour, 57 minutesWitnesses, including a reproductive health professional, economist, pro-life advocate, and mother who experienced a 20-week abortion, testified on abortion access and the economic costs of family planning before the Senate Budget Committee. They discussed reproductive autonomy and how health care has been impacted by the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision. Additional topics included In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, the costs to seek out-of-state medical care, low birth rates, and the marriage penalty tax code.
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Principles First Summit in Washington, DC, Part 3
1 hour, 14 minutesThe "Principles First" summit was held in Washington, DC, which brought together conservative centrists and pro-democracy advocates and provided an alternative to the Conservative Political Action Conference. This portion of the conference featured Jan. 6 star witness Cassidy Hutchinson and other former Trump administration staffers, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sarah Matthews, who discussed what made them speak out against Donald Trump and his allies, as well as what a second Trump presidency might be like. Then, MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes discussed the media's coverage of Mr. Trump as well as the stakes of the 2024 presidential election, saying the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was a "dress rehearsal" compared to what may happen in the future.
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President Biden Delivers Remarks on Community Investment
26 minutesPresident Biden announced $3.3 billion in infrastructure investment to revitalize communities across the country to create "new opportunities for future prosperity." The president made the announcement during remarks on community investment and revitalization during an event at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee. President Biden also touted the successes of his signature legislation, such as the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. He also spoke on the importance of protecting Social Security as he criticized former President Trump who recently said cuts to Medicare and Social Security were on the table if he were to become president again.
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U.S. Senate: 03/14/2024
7 hours, 8 minutesThe Senate will vote on the confirmation of Dennis Hankins to be U.S. Ambassador to Haiti.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Israeli-Palestinian Relations
44 minutesMajority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke from the Senate floor calling for a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The New York Democratic Senator, who is also the highest ranking official in the U.S. who is Jewish, said there is a "path forward to secure mutual peace and lasting prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians." He outlined four obstacles to peace in the Middle East and called on the Israeli government to hold new elections after the threat of Hamas is radically reduced and that Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas should step down.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Israeli-Palestinian Relations
5 minutesMinority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke from the Senate floor, responding to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for new Israeli government elections. The Kentucky Republican Senator said "it is grotesque and hypocritical for Americans who hyperventilate about foreign interference in our own democracy to call for the removal of the democratically elected leader of Israel" and that the "Democratic Party doesn't have an anti-Bibi problem.It has an anti-Israel problem." He also said "the primary 'obstacles to peace' in Israel's region are genocidal terrorists like Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who slaughter innocent people and corrupt leaders of the Palestinian Authority who have repeatedly rejected peace deals from multiple Israeli governments."
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Law Enforcement Officials Testify on Jan. 6 Pipe Bombs
1 hour, 39 minutesU.S. Capitol Police Assistant Chief Sean Gallagher, along with retired FBI and law enforcement officials, testified on the investigation into pipe bombs found outside of the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC, on Jan. 6, 2021. Lawmakers from the House Administration Committee Subcommittee on Oversight shared Capitol Police audio and video footage from that day and questioned witnesses on security failures. In addition, lawmakers stressed concerns about Vice President Harris being in close proximity to the bomb, lack of evidence, and having no suspect in the ongoing investigation.
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Washington Journal: Ken Block
27 minutesData specialist and author Ken Block discussed his new book "Disproven" about his hiring by the Trump campaign to investigate election 2020 voter fraud claims that ultimately came up empty.
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Administration Officials Testify on U.S. Strategy in the Pacific Islands
1 hour, 37 minutesOfficials from the State Department, Defense Department, and U.S. Agency for International Development testified on U.S. strategy in the Pacific Islands region before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. They spoke on the strategic importance of the region and the challenges the island nations face, such as climate change and infrastructure needs. Several topic were addressed, including increased diplomacy, free trade, security agreements, and challenges posed by China's presence in the region.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Israeli-Palestinian Relations
44 minutesMajority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke from the Senate floor calling for a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The New York Democratic Senator, who is also the highest ranking official in the U.S. who is Jewish, said there is a "path forward to secure mutual peace and lasting prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians." He outlined four obstacles to peace in the Middle East and called on the Israeli government to hold new elections after the threat of Hamas is radically reduced and that Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas should step down.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Israeli-Palestinian Relations
3 minutesMinority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke from the Senate floor, responding to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for new Israeli government elections. The Kentucky Republican Senator said "it is grotesque and hypocritical for Americans who hyperventilate about foreign interference in our own democracy to call for the removal of the democratically elected leader of Israel" and that the "Democratic Party doesn't have an anti-Bibi problem.It has an anti-Israel problem." He also said "the primary 'obstacles to peace' in Israel's region are genocidal terrorists like Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who slaughter innocent people and corrupt leaders of the Palestinian Authority who have repeatedly rejected peace deals from multiple Israeli governments."
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U.S. Senate: Senators Van Hollen & Graham on Israeli-Palestinian Relations
50 minutesSenators Chris Van Hollen and Lindsey Graham spoke on the Senate floor in response to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's remarks calling for new Israeli government elections and that Prime Minister Benjamin Nentanyahu was an obstacle to a two-state solution. Maryland Democratic Senator Van Hollen spoke in support of Senator Schumer's remarks and that "rejecting the idea of Palestinian statehood and sovereignty is a grave mistake." South Carolina Republican Senator Senator Graham called Senator Schumer's remarks "earth-shatteringly bad" and that it was "hurtful" for the majority leader of the United State Senate to call on "the people of Israel to overthrow their government."
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State & Local Officials Testify on 2024 Election Security
1 hour, 50 minutesState and local election officials, including secretaries of state Jocelyn Benson (D-MI) and Wes Allen (R-AL), testified before the Senate Rules Committee on election preparation, administration, and security, with a focus on the 2024 election cycle. Several topics were addressed, including election worker protections, cybersecurity, challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), and protecting against misinformation and disinformation. Also addressed during the hearing were voter mobilization efforts, voting rights, and concerns posed by foreign adversaries to interfere in the upcoming U.S. elections.
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Washington Journal: Ken Block
54 minutesData specialist and author Ken Block discussed his new book "Disproven" about his hiring by the Trump campaign to investigate election 2020 voter fraud claims that ultimately came up empty.
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Administration Officials Testify on U.S. Strategy in the Pacific Islands
1 hour, 38 minutesOfficials from the State Department, Defense Department, and U.S. Agency for International Development testified on U.S. strategy in the Pacific Islands region before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. They spoke on the strategic importance of the region and the challenges the island nations face, such as climate change and infrastructure needs. Several topic were addressed, including increased diplomacy, free trade, security agreements, and challenges posed by China's presence in the region.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Israeli-Palestinian Relations
44 minutesMajority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke from the Senate floor calling for a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The New York Democratic Senator, who is also the highest ranking official in the U.S. who is Jewish, said there is a "path forward to secure mutual peace and lasting prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians." He outlined four obstacles to peace in the Middle East and called on the Israeli government to hold new elections after the threat of Hamas is radically reduced and that Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas should step down.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Israeli-Palestinian Relations
4 minutesMinority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke from the Senate floor, responding to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for new Israeli government elections. The Kentucky Republican Senator said "it is grotesque and hypocritical for Americans who hyperventilate about foreign interference in our own democracy to call for the removal of the democratically elected leader of Israel" and that the "Democratic Party doesn't have an anti-Bibi problem.It has an anti-Israel problem." He also said "the primary 'obstacles to peace' in Israel's region are genocidal terrorists like Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who slaughter innocent people and corrupt leaders of the Palestinian Authority who have repeatedly rejected peace deals from multiple Israeli governments."
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U.S. Fire Administrator Testifies on Wildfire Threat
1 hour, 51 minutesU.S. Fire Administration Administrator Lori Moore-Merrel and state emergency management officials testified on the threats and impact of wildfires before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. They discussed managing wildfire risks, collaboration between state and federal agencies for response, and increasing workforce pay. In addition, evacuation preparedness was discussed as they referenced the deadly wildfires in Paradise, California and Lahaiana.
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Telecommunications Industry Association CEO on Top Policy Issues
14 minutesTelecommunications Industry Association CEO David Stehlin joined the INCOMPAS Policy Summit in Washington, DC for a discussion on investing in the telecommunications industry workforce, recruitment, and retention.
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Hearing Examines 32-Hour Work Week Idea
1 hour, 28 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing to examine the potential for a nationwide 32-hour workweek. Witnesses including United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain engaged with lawmakers on the pros and cons of implementing such a national policy.