C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Cortez Masto on Gun Bump Stock Ban
9 minutesSenator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) discussed the banning of gun bump stocks. This comes after the Supreme Court's ruling last week rejecting a federal ban.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Murphy on Gun Bump Stock Ban
18 minutesSen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke in support of trying to ban gun bump stocks. This comes after the Supreme Court's ruling last week rejecting a federal ban.
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HHS Secretary Speaks at Western Governors Meeting
36 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra delivered a keynote address on critical health issues at the 2024 Western Governors' Association meeting in Olympic Valley, California. He discussed concerns regarding avian flu, remarking that about 20% of U.S. milk showed genetic signs of the virus, as well as behavioral health, suicide prevention, and heat-tracking. He then answered governors' questions on topics such as nursing shortages.
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Hearing on Medicare & Social Security Solvency
2 hours, 3 minutesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services Chief Actuary Paul Spitalnic and Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss testified on the solvency of Medicare and Social Security before the House Budget Committee. Mr. Goss said Congress will need to keep Social Security solvent by either reducing benefits by 25%, increasing revenue by 33%, or doing a combination of these actions. Various ideas were discussed to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent, such as raising taxes for those making more than $400,000 versus raising the retirement age from 67 to 70 and cutting benefits. Social Security and Medicare are estimated to become insolvent by 2033 and 2036, respectively, if no actions are taken by Congress.
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President Biden Delivers Remarks at Juneteenth Concert
7 minutesPresident Biden hosted a concert on the Whie House South Lawn in celebration of Juneteenth, a federal holiday he signed into law in 2021. The president described the holiday as, "a day to remember the original sin of slavery and the extraordinary capacity to merge the most powerful moments and most painful moments with a better vision for ourselves." The Juneteenth holiday dates back to 1865 when the last of the slave population remaining in Texas were declared free under the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation signed by then President Abraham Lincoln.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Discusses Party Manifesto
52 minutes"I'm not blind to the fact that people are frustrated with our party and frustrated with me and we have not got everything right, but we are the only party in this election with the big ideas to make our country a better place to live," said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he unveiled his party's agenda during a campaign event in Silverstone, England. The prime minister spoke on his plan for the country's future as he highlighted several priorities, including tax reform, housing, education, immigration, and economic investment. Prime Minister Sunak's opponent, Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer, has been polling nationally ahead by double digits and is favored to win the July 4, 2024, general election.
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British Labour Party Leader Discusses Party Platform
55 minutes"Today we can lay a new foundation of stability, and on that foundation, we can start to rebuild Britain, a Britain renewed by an old argument that we serve working people as their ambition drives our country," said Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer as he unveiled his party's agenda during a campaign event in Manchester, England. He spoke on the Labour Party's plan for the country's future as he highlighted several priorities, including health care reform, housing affordability, economic growth and wealth creation, and infrastructure investment. When asked how his platform differs from his opponent, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Labour leader said, "I'm running as a candidate to be prime minister not a candidate to run the circus." Mr. Starmer is currently leading the prime minister in the national polls and is favored to win the July 4, 2024, general election.
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Energy Secretary Testifies Before House Oversight Committee
2 hours, 35 minutesEnergy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testified before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on her department's policies and activities. Shesaid"America is back," explaining that clean energy manufacturing investments created jobs, modernized the energy system, and helped the U.S. better compete against China. She answered House members' questions on topics such as pausing liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and criticisms that the U.S. was reducing its oil and gas production.Secretary Granholm pushed back against the latter notion, stating that the U.S. was the world's topproducer of oil and gas.
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Discussion on Infrastructure Investments in Africa
1 hour, 34 minutesPatrick Utomi, Lagos Business School professor and former Nigerian presidential candidate, discussed infrastructure investments in Africa at an event hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. He, along with other stakeholders, covered a variety of topics including intercontinental trade, natural resources, public-private partnerships, and the importance of sub-national leadership.
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Campaign 2024: Gov't Officials & Lawmakers Speak at Global Impact Forum
2 hours, 0 minuteCurrent and former federal government officials spoke about foreign policy and diplomacy at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's 2024 Global Impact Forum in Washington, DC. This session featured Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) and Chad Wolf, former acting homeland security secretary under the Trump administration. Topics discussed included global food programs, foreign aid, an America first policy agenda, and sports diplomacy.
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Campaign 2024: Political Strategists Discuss Presidential Elections at Global Impact Forum
52 minutesTwo political strategists, Democrat Donna Brazile and Republican Scott Jennings, spoke about the upcoming presidential election during a panel at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's 2024 Global Impact Forum in Washington, DC. While the two disagree on politics, they both agreed the race between the two parties' candidates President Biden and former President Trump will be a close one.
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Campaign 2024: U.N. Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador Speaks at Global Impact Forum
20 minutesMary Maker, a South Sudanese refugee and goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees, was one of many featured speakers the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's 2024 Global Impact Forum in Washington, DC. Ms. Maker spoke about her refugee journey and passion to give back to other refugees.
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World Bank Economists Discuss Economic Growth in Latin America & the Caribbean - Part 2
44 minutesWorld Bank economists joined others to discuss competition and economic growth for Latin America and the Caribbean at an event hosted by World Bank the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. Topics included how economic power translates to political power, industrial regulations, and how collaboration can boost overall competitiveness of Latin American countries.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Discusses Party Manifesto
52 minutes"I'm not blind to the fact that people are frustrated with our party and frustrated with me and we have not got everything right, but we are the only party in this election with the big ideas to make our country a better place to live," said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he unveiled his party's agenda during a campaign event in Silverstone, England. The prime minister spoke on his plan for the country's future as he highlighted several priorities, including tax reform, housing, education, immigration, and economic investment. Prime Minister Sunak's opponent, Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer, has been polling nationally ahead by double digits and is favored to win the July 4, 2024, general election.
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British Labour Party Leader Discusses Party Platform
51 minutes"Today we can lay a new foundation of stability, and on that foundation, we can start to rebuild Britain, a Britain renewed by an old argument that we serve working people as their ambition drives our country," said Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer as he unveiled his party's agenda during a campaign event in Manchester, England. He spoke on the Labour Party's plan for the country's future as he highlighted several priorities, including health care reform, housing affordability, economic growth and wealth creation, and infrastructure investment. When asked how his platform differs from his opponent, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Labour leader said, "I'm running as a candidate to be prime minister not a candidate to run the circus." Mr. Starmer is currently leading the prime minister in the national polls and is favored to win the July 4, 2024, general election.
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Fmr. Council of Economic Advisers Chair & Others Discuss Federal Reserve
1 hour, 19 minutesChristina Romer, former Council of Economic Advisers chair, joined economists and policy advocates for a discussion on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, hosted by the Brookings Institution. They discussed the Federal Reserve's monetary policy framework review and discussed suggestions to consider in revising the framework. Several topics were discussed, including inflation, interest rates, the need for a nimbler fiscal policy, and the impact of economic stimulus provided during the pandemic through legislation, such as the CARES Act of 2020.
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Discussion on Emerging AI Technologies
1 hour, 28 minutesThe Public Knowledge nonprofit hosted an event at the U.S. Capitol on new technologies and their impact on society. In this portion of the event, City University of New York journalism professor Jeff Jarvis advocated for less governmental regulation of artificial intelligence in the media landscape. He was followed by tech stakeholders who spoke about using AI technologies to create music, access climate change research, increase transparency of AI models, and build public AI infrastructure.
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Washington Journal: R. Xach Williams
8 minutesWashington State University Ethnic Studies Professor R. Xach Williams discussed the history of Juneteenth and the importance of talking and learning about regional Black history.
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Rep. Anna Eshoo on Emerging AI Technologies
21 minutesThe Public Knowledge nonprofit hosted an event at the U.S. Capitol on the latest technologies and their impact on society. In this portion of the event, Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) discussed what Congress can do to address the promises and perils of artificial intelligence, such as passing laws that protect consumers, promote competition, mitigate misinformation, and protect national security. Rep. Eshoo is retiring after the 118th Congress ends and has served in the U.S. House since 1993.
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Hearing on Challenges to Social Security Disability Programs
1 hour, 54 minutesThe Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on updating the rules for the Social Security Administration's disability programs. The committee heard from federal and state officials familiar with the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs, and how these can be improved, such as allowing recipients to work without losing benefits.
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Washington Journal: R. Xach Williams
9 minutesWashington State University Ethnic Studies Professor R. Xach Williams discussed the history of Juneteenth and the importance of talking and learning about regional Black history.
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Nat'l Security Adviser & Joint Chiefs Chair at Global Impact Forum
3 hours, 1 minuteWhite House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown discussed national security and global competition at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's Global Impact Forum in Washington, DC. Other featured speakers also spoke on topics including global security challenges, global partnerships in Africa and Europe, economic security, diversifying supply-chains through public-private partnerships, and the use of artificial intelligence.
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Rep. Anna Eshoo on Emerging AI Technologies
22 minutesThe Public Knowledge nonprofit hosted an event at the U.S. Capitol on the latest technologies and their impact on society. In this portion of the event, Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) discussed what Congress can do to address the promises and perils of artificial intelligence, such as passing laws that protect consumers, promote competition, mitigate misinformation, and protect national security. Rep. Eshoo is retiring after the 118th Congress ends and has served in the U.S. House since 1993.
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Dr. Fauci Testifies on U.S. Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
3 hours, 32 minutesDr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified on his role in overseeing the U.S. response to COVID-19 before the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. He spoke on the success of the vaccine rollout and addressed several claims that he called "seriously distorted," including accusations he "tried to cover up the possibility the virus originated from a lab." Several topics were addressed during the hearing, including vaccine efficacy, effectiveness of public health guidelines, funding provided to labs in China, and countering misinformation and disinformation.