C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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FCC Holds Meeting on Net Neutrality, Open Internet and Other Technology Issues
2 hours, 0 minuteThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an open meeting from FCC headquarters in Washington, DC, on net neutrality, the implementation of geo-routing and location-based services for the 988-crisis hotline, and enforcement actions taken against several pirate radio station operators. While the commission voted unanimously in favor of geo-routing for the 988 hotline and enforcement actions against pirate radio operators, they voted along party lines to restore net neutrality, which was repealed in 2017 under the Trump administration.
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Campaign 2024: New Jersey 3rd Congressional District Democratic Debate
1 hour, 7 minutesThe three leading Democratic candidates running in the 2024 race to replace Rep. Andy Kim (D) in representing New Jersey's third congressional district participated in a debate hosted by the New Jersey Globe. The 2024 candidates shared their points of view on topics such as universal health care, free speech on college campuses, and how their political values aligned with outgoing Rep. Andy Kim. The state's primary was scheduled to be held in early June.
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U.S. Senate: 05/16/2024
5 hours, 53 minutesThe Senate will consider judicial nominations for U.S. District and Circuit Courts.
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House Speaker Unveils Statue of Late Rev. Billy Graham
56 minutesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), along with the North Carolina congressional delegation, unveiled a statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham in the U.S. Capitol. Also on hand for the ceremony included his son, Rev. Franklin Graham. Rev. Graham, a well-known evangelical Christian figure from North Carolina, passed away in February 2018.
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Hearing on Foreign Threats to 2024 Elections
1 hour, 48 minutesDirector of National Intelligence Avril Haines testified on foreign threats to the 2024 elections before the Senate Intelligence Committee. She was joined by the FBI's Larissa Knapp and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly. DNI Haines said there were three trends over the past several years that made the threat landscape more complex to manage: an increase of foreign actors and non-state entities, more commercial firms through which state actors conduct election-influence activities, and artificial intelligence. Further, she testified that the most significant foreign actors targeting U.S. elections were Russia, China, and Iran--and Russia was the most active threat. During the hearing, senators debated if the intelligence community was responsible for labeling certain information as real versus fake, such as AI-generated images.
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House Speaker Johnson & GOP Leadership Discuss Israel Security Assistance
17 minutesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Republican party leadership held a news conference on military aid for Israel. They reiterated their support for Israel, and called on President Biden to provide military aid with no policy strings attached. Speaker Johnson also addressed President Biden's declaration of executive privilege regarding his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, calling it an abuse of his power.
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Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds News Conference
24 minutesDemocratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY) held a news conference to discuss the House Democratic legislative agenda. He fielded reporters' questions on a variety of topics including a Republican-led bill calling for the delivery of weapons to Israel, combating antisemitism, House Republican efforts to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, and efforts to honor Capitol Hill police for their service on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 05/15/2024
38 minutesBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on a range of domestic and international issues during his weekly question time. A variety of topics were addressed, including prison reform and public safety, school infrastructure investment, health services and maternity care, and the Israel-Hamas war.
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Atty. Gen. Garland Speaks to Reporters Ahead of Contempt of Congress Votes
5 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland speaks to reporters at the Justice Department ahead of votes in two House committees on potential contempt of Congress charges against him. He said the Justice Department was committed to providing answers to the Legislative Branch on "legitimate" oversight concerns, but said House Republicans' threats to defund the department's investigations threatened its independence.
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FCC Chair Testifies on 2025 Budget Request
1 hour, 30 minutesFederal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel (D) and Commissioner Brendan Carr (R) testified on the FCC's 2025 budget request before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. Several topics were discussed, including the importance of affordable broadband for all, geolocation for the "988" mental health hotline, the need for Congress to reinstate the FCC's spectrum auction authority, and needed upgrades to the "911" system. Chair Rosenworcel also addressed actions taken to eliminate robocalls and the FCC's recent decision to revoke the ability of Chinese companies from providing telecommunication services in the United States.
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Atty. Gen. Garland Speaks to Reporters Ahead of Contempt of Congress Votes
3 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland speaks to reporters at the Justice Department ahead of votes in two House committees on potential contempt of Congress charges against him. He said the Justice Department was committed to providing answers to the Legislative Branch on "legitimate" oversight concerns, but said House Republicans' threats to defund the department's investigations threatened its independence.
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Hearing on Holding Attorney General in Contempt of Congress
4 hours, 21 minutesThe House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan, voted along party lines, 18-15, to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not providing audio tapes of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview of President Biden to the committee. The subpoenaed recording, which the White House claimed executive privilege over prior to the start of the hearing, is a part of the special counsel's investigation into President Biden's mishandling of classified documents while serving as vice president.
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FCC Chair Testifies on 2025 Budget Request
1 hour, 29 minutesFederal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel (D) and Commissioner Brendan Carr (R) testified on the FCC's 2025 budget request before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. Several topics were discussed, including the importance of affordable broadband for all, geolocation for the "988" mental health hotline, the need for Congress to reinstate the FCC's spectrum auction authority, and needed upgrades to the "911" system. Chair Rosenworcel also addressed actions taken to eliminate robocalls and the FCC's recent decision to revoke the ability of Chinese companies from providing telecommunication services in the United States.
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Hagerty & Schatz on Adding Citizenship Question to U.S. Census
13 minutesSenator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) spoke in support of a House-passed resolution that would add a citizenship question to the U.S. Census. He asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass the bill. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) spoke in opposition to the request.
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Atty. Gen. Garland Speaks to Reporters Ahead of Contempt of Congress Votes
3 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland speaks to reporters at the Justice Department ahead of votes in two House committees on potential contempt of Congress charges against him. He said the Justice Department was committed to providing answers to the Legislative Branch on "legitimate" oversight concerns, but said House Republicans' threats to defund the department's investigations threatened its independence.
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Hearing on Holding Attorney General in Contempt of Congress
4 hours, 19 minutesThe House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan, voted along party lines, 18-15, to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not providing audio tapes of Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview of President Biden to the committee. The subpoenaed recording, which the White House claimed executive privilege over prior to the start of the hearing, is a part of the special counsel's investigation into President Biden's mishandling of classified documents while serving as vice president.