C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
Expand All-
Microsoft President Testifies on Cybersecurity Failures
2 hours, 53 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.
-
Campaign 2024: Discussion on Latino Voters
58 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.
-
Republican Officials Address Faith & Freedom Coalition Conference
3 hours, 29 minutesCurrent and former Republican officials and conservative activists address the Faith and Freedom Coalition's "Road to Majority" conference in Washington, DC.
-
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.
-
Dep. Agriculture Secretary Speaks at Western Governors Meeting
25 minutesDeputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small delivered a keynote address at the 2024 Western Governors' Association meeting in Olympic Valley, California. She announced that the Agriculture Department would invest nearly $66 million "in new projects that will reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality, and improve forest rangeland health across the West." She also took questions from governors and signed a memorandum of understanding to "increase the scale of shared stewardship work between Western states and USDA."
-
British Labour Party Leader Discusses Party Platform
50 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.
-
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Discusses Party Manifesto
53 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.
-
University Presidents Testify on Campus Protests & Antisemitism
3 hours, 21 minutesThe presidents of Northwestern, Rutgers, and UCLA all agreed that antisemitism is on the rise nationwide, but pushed back against accusations their universities condone antisemitism and hate in their testimony during the House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on the pro-Palestinian protests on their campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The educators testified on the balance between free speech and law and order as they spoke on their responses to the protests. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle questioned them on the immediacy of their responses and holding those responsible for violence accountable. Topics addressed included protections for Jewish and Palestinian students alike, plans to address future protests at universities, and addressing hate of all kinds on college campuses, including islamophobia and homophobia.
-
Dep. Agriculture Secretary Speaks at Western Governors Meeting
29 minutesDeputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small delivered a keynote address at the 2024 Western Governors' Association meeting in Olympic Valley, California. She announced that the Agriculture Department would invest nearly $66 million "in new projects that will reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality, and improve forest rangeland health across the West." She also took questions from governors and signed a memorandum of understanding to "increase the scale of shared stewardship work between Western states and USDA."
-
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.
-
Campaign 2024: Political Strategists Discuss Presidential Elections at Global Impact Forum
49 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.
-
Discussion on U.S. Arms Transfers
1 hour, 21 minutesA panel discussed U.S. arms transfer policies at the Arms Control Association's annual meeting in Washington, DC. They debated the nuances of what constitutes justified arms transfers, especially in regard to Israel's war against Hamas. The Center for Civilians in Conflict's John Chappell argued the U.S. did not apply its laws and policies in good faith in regard to Israel, citing civilian deaths in Gaza. State Department senior official Mira Resnick pushed back against this claim, saying the Biden administration made deliveries to Israel on a case-by-case basis, though acknowledged there were too many civilians killed in Gaza. The panel also discussed the general importance of norms, transparency, and oversight in U.S. arms transfers to other countries.
-
Administration Officials & Others Discuss U.S.-Central America Relations
1 hour, 12 minutesBiden administration officials and policy advocates discussed migration and U.S. strategy in Central America during an event hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, DC. They gave an overviewon strategies to deal with the root causes of migration and focused on a variety of issues including economic development and equality, education and labor opportunities, and working with governments to enforce rule of law.
-
Washington Journal: James Jacoby
42 minutesDocumentary director James Jacoby discussed his latest PBS Frontline film "Crisis on Campus" about how the Israel-Hamas war ignited divisions on college campuses.
-
Campaign 2024: Vivek Ramaswamy Speak at Turning Point Action Conference
33 minutesVivek Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential candidate, delivered remarks at The Peoples Convention, hosted by Turning Point Action in Detroit. He encouraged the audience to be "revolutionaries" as he discussed the 2024 election, advocated for bureaucracies to be dismantled and discussed immigration. In addition, he answered audience questions on a variety of topics including religious freedom and political activism.
-
Campaign 2024: Gov. Kristi Noem Speaks at Turning Point Action Conference
25 minutesGov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, delivered remarks at The Peoples Convention, hosted by Turning Point Action in Detroit. She touted her state's accomplishments and discussed the 2024 election.
-
Sec. of State Blinken and NATO Sec. General Hold News Conference
48 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken called on China to stop supporting Russia's defense industry, saying that support was prolonging the Russia-Ukraine War and "has to stop." His comments came at a bilateral news conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Washington, DC, which followed a meeting between the two leaders.
-
Economists Discuss Bidenomics at Free Market Conference
51 minutesEconomists sat down for a conversation on "Bidenomics" and the economy as part of a free-market conference hosted by the Manhattan Institute in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including fiscal policy, inflation and economic recovery, supply side economics, the role of tariffs, and competition with China.
-
U.S., British & German Diplomats Discuss NATO Summit Priorities
1 hour, 4 minutesThe Atlantic Council held a series of discussions focusing on the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington, DC. In this session U.S., British and German diplomats spoke about each of their countries defense priorities, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and other global security challenges on the horizon. The summit will occur July 9 to 11.
-
Discussion on Medicaid & Medicare Reform
1 hour, 31 minutesAcademics and policy advocates discussed Medicaid and Medicare reform during an event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Several topics were discussed, including the difference between defined health care benefits and defined financial contributions to health savings accounts, fraud concerns, and the quality of health care provided under Medicare and Medicaid. They also addressed the Affordable Care Act and the challenges faced by states that have resisted Medicaid expansion.