C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Administration Officials Testify on U.S. Strategy in the Pacific Islands
1 hour, 35 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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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on Broadband, Spectrum Authority and AI
11 minutesFCC Commissioner Anna Gomez (D) discussed broadband implementation, FCC spectrum authority, and AI during the INCOMPAS Policy Summit in Washington, DC.
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American Bankers Association Summit in Washington, DC
2 hours, 10 minutesTop U.S. House Republican Rep. Tom Emmer (MN) joins bank CEOs and former regulators at an American Bankers Association summit in Washington, DC.
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Commissioner Werfel on Modernizing the IRS
1 hour, 9 minutesCommissioner Danny Werfel discussed modernizing and digitizing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at an event hosted by American University's Kogod School of Business in Washington, DC. He summarized the impact the Inflation Reduction Act has had on taxpayers and focused on the importance of funding the IRS. In addition, Commissioner Werfel delivered remarks and took questions on a variety of topics including misconceptions about the IRS, tax evasion, refund timeline, tax credits for families and businesses, and his future vision for the IRS.
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Washington Journal: Louise Dube
24 minutesiCivics CEO Louise Dube discussed Civics Learning Week and the importance of civics education.
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Sen. Warner on Cybersecurity Defense
29 minutesSenate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) discusses strengthening U.S. cybersecurity at a CrowdStrike summit in Washington, DC.
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Hearing Examines 32-Hour Work Week Idea
1 hour, 30 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.
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FCC Commissioner & Treasury Dep't. Official on Investing in Broadband Access
45 minutesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and Joseph Wender, Treasury Department Capital Projects Fund director, discussed federal investments in broadband and the impact the pandemic had on the need for highspeed internet access. This discussion was a part of the at the INCOMPAS Policy Summit in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Senate: 03/19/2024
3 hours, 45 minutesThe Senate will vote on the confirmation of Service Employees International Union general counsel Nicole Berner to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
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Sen. Warner on Cybersecurity Defense
30 minutesSenate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) discussed strengthening U.S. cybersecurity at a CrowdStrike summit in Washington, DC. He explained why the U.S. is less prepared for foreign interference in the 2024 elections than in 2020, and discussed the security threats China poses through tech companies like Huawei and TikTok.
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Washington Journal: François Pierre-Louis
45 minutesFrançois Pierre-Louis, professor of political science at Queens College CUNY, discussed the humanitarian crisis and political turmoil in Haiti, and the potential for increased migration to the U.S.
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Retired Generals Testify on U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
3 hours, 56 minutesFormer U.S. Central Command Commander, retired Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, who oversaw the 2021 U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal told lawmakers: "I alone bear full military responsibility for what happened at Abbey Gate." The retired general was referring to a suicide bomb attack that killed thirteen U.S. servicemembers as they helped with evacuations at Hamid Karzai International Airport in August of 2021. Retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, also testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Other topics discussed included the rules of engagement, the State Department's role in evacuations and lessons learned.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Reed on Israel-Hamas War
22 minutesSenate Armed Services Committee Chair Jack Reed expressed his reservations on how the war between Israel and Hamas is being handled. While agreeing that Israelis have the right to defend themselves, he says he does not see a clear endgame of success coming from the Israeli government. He goes on to echo Senate Majority Leader Chuck Shumer's previous comments about Israel, saying "Israel and its allies must acknowledge that Prime Minister Netanyahu's failed policies and desperate pursuit of power created much of the tragic situation we are witnessing today."
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House Financial Services Chair on Digital Payments Economy
1 hour, 5 minutesHouse Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R-NC) was one of several speakers who discussed the importance of the digital payment economy. Topics included digital payment trends, how small businesses rely on digital payments and combating fraud. Punchbowl News hosted this conversation.
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Washington Journal: Lev Facher
45 minutesSTAT News' Lev Facher discussed his yearlong investigation into opioid addiction in the United States.
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Retired Generals Testify on U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
3 hours, 57 minutesFormer U.S. Central Command Commander, retired Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, who oversaw the 2021 U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal told lawmakers: "I alone bear full military responsibility for what happened at Abbey Gate." The retired general was referring to a suicide bomb attack that killed thirteen U.S. servicemembers as they helped with evacuations at Hamid Karzai International Airport in August of 2021. Retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, also testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Other topics discussed included the rules of engagement, the State Department's role in evacuations and lessons learned.
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Kash Patel Speaks at CPAC
14 minutesKash Patel, former chief of staff to the acting defense secretary (Trump administration, 2020-21), spoke about American politics and support for former President Donald Trump during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in the Washington, DC area. This year's theme was "Where Globalism Goes to Die."
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Sec. Becerra Testifies on 2025 HHS Budget Request
2 hours, 49 minutesSecretary Xavier Becerra testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request for the Health and Human Services Department. He said the budget includes expansions in Medicaid-like coverage, behavioral and maternal health, affordable child care, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, and public health preparedness. He also summarized the Biden administration's work in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and lowering prescription drug costs. The HHS budget totals $130.7 billion in discretionary and $1.7 trillion in mandatory funding. Moreover, senators asked about unaccompanied migrant children and their sponsors, abortion access, marijuana reclassification, and other topics. The Senate Finance Committee held this hearing.