C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Dr. Fauci Testifies on U.S. Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
3 hours, 33 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.
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U.S. Senate: 06/20/2024
5 hours, 18 minutesThe Senate will vote on two of President Biden's executive and judicial nominations: U.S. Representative to the African Union and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
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Sen. Mark Warner Speaks at Christian Science Monitor Breakfast Series
1 hour, 7 minutesSen. Mark Warner (D-VA), chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined the Christian Science Monitor's breakfast series to discuss security challenges facing the U.S. He discussed a variety of topics including election interference, the potential for nefarious use of artificial intelligence (AI) in elections and the stock market, Ukraine security assistance, TikTok, the Israel-Hamas War, and border security-which Sen. Warner referred to as a "significant threat."
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Sens. Graham & Blumenthal on Designating Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism
23 minutesSens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. "Anybody that does a defense agreement with North Korea should be a state sponsor of terrorism," said Sen. Graham, referring to North Korea's nuclear program. His remarks were echoed by Sen. Blumenthal, who held up a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent state visit to North Korea, a country already designated by the U.S. as a sponsor of terrorism. Other countries already designated by the U.S. at the time of this event were Cuba, Iran, and Syria. The senators explained additional reasons for the designation and described why it mattered, explaining it would send an important message to the world and, practically speaking, would restrict Russia's sovereign immunity in U.S. courts and strengthen sanctions against the country.
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Town Hall on Climate Change & Racial Equity
3 hours, 1 minuteTavis Smiley and KBLA Radio hosted a summit on climate change and racial justice with civil rights activists, environmental policy advocates, and local officials at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. They discussed the intersection of climate change and racial justice, climate impacts on low income and communities of color, the role of transportation, and the green energy transition. Participants included Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), Sierra Club President Ben Jealous, 2024 Presidential Candidate Cornel West (I), and Robert Bullard, who is considered the "father" of the environmental justice movement.
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Vice President Harris Remarks on Sexual Violence
12 minutes"We must speak truth about the prevalence of conflict-related sexual violence against women and girls, and men and boys," Vice President Kamala Harris said in her remarks as she condemned sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas following the October 7th attack on Israel. The vice president noted the need to improve the system used to document conflict-related sexual violence saying, "we have committed as an administration to move from only condemnation to consequence." The administration announced an initiative called Dignity in Documentation, which it says will help improve documentation of conflict-related sexual violence to hold those who commit conflict-related sexual assaults accountable. The vice president's remarks were held in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC.
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Hearing on Challenges Facing Public School Teachers
1 hour, 45 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on challenges facing public school teachers. Witnesses included teachers and policy advocates, who testified that low pay, being under-resourced, lack of professional respect, overwhelming responsibilities, poor training, and unsafe workplace environments were key reasons behind teacher shortages. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the chair of the committee, proposed the Pay Teachers Act, which would include a guarantee that teacher salaries are at least $60,000 per year.
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Pentagon News Briefing
33 minutesPentagon spokesperson Major Gen. Patrick Ryder took questions about humanitarian aid packages arriving in Gaza and the on-going war between Israel and Hamas. He also discussed U.S. weapons policy with Ukraine and the relationship between Russia and North Korea following their latest summit.
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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen & Thom Tillis Discuss Transatlantic Relations
51 minutesSens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke about the importance of transatlantic relations during a virtual discussion hosted by the Hudson Institute. They also reiterated the significance of the U.S.-NATO alliance. Furthermore, they stressed why it was crucial for U.S. and NATO allies to support Ukraine in its war with Russia after President Vladimir Putin invaded the country in February 2022.
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Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su Speaks at Latino Leadership Conference
13 minutesActing Labor Secretary Julie Su delivered remarks at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials' (NALEO) 41st annual conference in Las Vegas. She touted the Biden administration's efforts to create jobs and shrink the unemployment gap. In addition, she advocated for labor laws and stressed the need for fair wages, heat standards for a safe working environment, and employment protections for immigration status.
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Discussion on Economic Growth in Latino Communities
42 minutesIllinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Patty Juarez, head of Hispanic and Latino Affairs at Wells Fargo, and others discussed opportunities for economic growth and mobility in Latino communities. This conversation was part of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials' (NALEO) 41st annual conference in Las Vegas.
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Campaign 2024: Discussion on Latino Voters
1 hour, 11 minutesThe National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund Chief Executive Officer Arturo Vargas expressed frustration that President Biden and former President Trump opted out of attending the organization's 41st annual conference. "Both President Biden and President Trump have decided that being here was not worth their time," he told attendees while explaining why the Latino vote could play a major role in electing the next president. Panelists also discussed President Biden's recent executive order on asylum restrictions and other issues at the top of mind for Latino voters. NALEO's 41st annual conference was held in Las Vegas.
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Washington Journal: Zach Wamp & Tim Roemer
44 minutesFormer Reps. Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Tim Roemer (D-IN), Co-Chairs of the National Council on Election Integrity, discussed funding for election security and potential threats to the democratic process.
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Hearing on Challenges Facing Public School Teachers
1 hour, 44 minutesThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on challenges facing public school teachers. Witnesses included teachers and policy advocates, who testified that low pay, being under-resourced, lack of professional respect, overwhelming responsibilities, poor training, and unsafe workplace environments were key reasons behind teacher shortages. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the chair of the committee, proposed the Pay Teachers Act, which would include a guarantee that teacher salaries are at least $60,000 per year.
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Pentagon News Briefing
34 minutesPentagon spokesperson Major Gen. Patrick Ryder took questions about humanitarian aid packages arriving in Gaza and the on-going war between Israel and Hamas. He also discussed U.S. weapons policy with Ukraine and the relationship between Russia and North Korea following their latest summit.
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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen & Thom Tillis Discuss Transatlantic Relations
52 minutesSens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke about the importance of transatlantic relations during a virtual discussion hosted by the Hudson Institute. They also reiterated the significance of the U.S.-NATO alliance. Furthermore, they stressed why it was crucial for U.S. and NATO allies to support Ukraine in its war with Russia after President Vladimir Putin invaded the country in February 2022.
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Microsoft President Testifies on Cybersecurity Failures
2 hours, 52 minutesMicrosoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on recent cybersecurity failures. In 2023, Chinese hackers breached email accounts at several federal agencies, including the Commerce and State Departments. Lawmakers questioned Microsoft on their operations in China and discussed actions Microsoft has taken to prevent future cybersecurity threats from China, Russia and other nation-states. Additional topics included artificial intelligence (AI), prioritizing security in product design, partnering with the federal government to prevent threats, and mitigating thousands of daily cyber and ransomware attacks.