C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Deesha Dyer, "Undiplomatic"
1 hour, 1 minuteFormer Obama administration social secretary Deesha Dyer talked about her life in and out of the White House - and how she turned an internship into one of official Washington's most visible jobs. The National Press Club in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
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About Books: The 2024 Kukula Book Review Awards
29 minutesYangyang Cheng and Helen Lewis discussed book reviewing and winning the 2024 Kukula Award, the only journalism prize dedicated recognizing non-fiction book reviews and public affairs book criticism. About Books also reported on new releases and the current books featured on BookTV.
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Federal Reserve Chair Testifies on Monetary Policy Report
2 hours, 4 minutesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed to lawmakers more positive economic and inflation data were needed before interest rates could be cut. He added he would not be forecasting any decreases during his testimony before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Development Committee. Chair Powell appeared before the committee to deliver the Federal Reserve's semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. Other topics that came up included capital requirements for banks, legal and illegal immigration's impact on the economy, and housing market challenges.
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Secret Service Director Testifies on Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
1 hour, 25 minutesU.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifies on the attempted assassinationof Republican presidentialnominee Donald Trump beforetheHouse Oversight and AccountabilityCommittee.
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U.S. Senate: 07/22/2024
2 minutesThe Senate is holding a brief pro forma session. No votes will take place until Tuesday.
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Secret Service Director Testifies on Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
3 hours, 12 minutesU.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifies on the attempted assassinationof Republican presidentialnominee Donald Trump beforetheHouse Oversight and AccountabilityCommittee.
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King Charles III Delivers Remarks at State Opening of Parliament
20 minutes"My government will govern in service to the country," said King Charles III as he formally opened opens Parliament, announcing the government's agenda and priorities for the coming months. The king touched on several aspects of his agenda, which included economic stability, climate change and clean energy, National Health Service improvements, Middle East peace, and support for NATO and Ukraine. This was the second King's Speech in less than a year, which will usher in a new government led by newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Discussion on Middle East Security at Aspen Security Forum
1 hour, 31 minutesWashington Post Columnist David Ignatius spoke with former and current Middle Eastern leaders about security in their region. Former Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad spoke about why he was skeptical about President Biden's plan to end the Israel-Hamas war and why he thought Hamas should be admitted as a member to the Palestine Liberation Organization. Moreover, a former chief of Israel's military intelligence discussed why he thought Benjamin Netanyahu went from being one of the best to "one of the worst" prime ministers in Israel's history. Finally, Bahrain's national security adviser spoke about a new U.S.-Bahrain security agreement and steps toward Israel normalizing relations with Arab nations.
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USAID Administrator on New Democracy, Human Rights & Governance Policy
1 hour, 3 minutesU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power highlighted the agency's newly updated Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Policy during an event co-hosted by USAID and the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. Administrator Power pointed out several tenets of the policy, which included technology implementation and transparency, preventing corruption in democracy, and supporting and building up institutions that promote democracy. Following the administrator's remarks was a conversation with policy advocates examining the policy more in depth.
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Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks to NCAA Champions
15 minutes"Joe Biden's legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history," said Vice President Kamala Harris a day after President Biden announced he will no longer seek reelection and endorsed her as the Democratic presidential nominee. She went on to speak of the president's big heart and said, "we are deeply, deeply grateful for his service to our nation." The vice president took a moment to speak on President Biden and his legacy prior to her remarks from the White House honoring the champions from the NCAA's 2022-23 season. Surrounded by current and former NCAA college athletes, Vice President Harris honored them for their accomplishments, and highlighted that six of the athletes will be representing the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Campaign 2024: Sen. JD Vance Campaigns in Middletown, OH
41 minutes2024 Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) gave a message to Democrats who may not support Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee saying, "my message to Democrats you are welcome in the Republican party." He also noted that he was disappointed that he wouldn't be getting the opportunity to debate the vice president. He also discussed his upbringing with supporters as well as what a Trump-Vance administration would look like outlining policies the administration would focus on. Those polices included education, U.S. energy and the economy. His remarks came during a campaign event in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio.
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Ukrainian President Delivers Remarks at Reagan Institute
50 minutesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered remarks at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, DC. He condemned Russia's attack on a children's hospital in Ukraine and addressed the importance of continued support of Ukraine. Additional topics included restrictions on the use of military weapons, negotiating with Russian President Putin to end the war, the importance of U.S. leadership in NATO, and the 2024 election. His remarks followed President Biden's announcement at the NATO Summit that the U.S. and allies will provide Ukraine with additional air defenses. Though he expressed his appreciation, Ukrainian President Zelensky advocated that those alone are not enough to end Russian aggression.
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White House Nat'l Security Adviser Speaks at Aspen Security Forum
38 minutesWhite House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan gave a preview into what's expected during an upcoming meeting between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He spoke about the highly anticipated meeting during an event at the Aspen Security Forum. Other topics he touched on included support for Ukraine, China and relations with India.
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Policy Researchers Discuss Issues Facing Rural America
1 hour, 28 minutesPolicy researchers from the Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute discussed the issues facing rural Americans and how government-sponsored economic and social programs have impacted small and rural communities. Much of the discussion focused primarily on the failure of Casa Grande Valley Farms in Arizona, which was a farming cooperative born from the NewDeal in 1940.
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Top Defense Officials Discuss Space Operations & Nat'l Security
44 minutesU.S. Space Command Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Jeff Kruse joined a panel discussion on space operations and national security during the Aspen Security forum in Colorado. Topics included threats from China and Russia, space capabilities and military readiness, and technology innovation.
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Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Speaks at Aspen Security Forum
32 minutes"The U.S. government is going to bring both of them home. When we go into negotiations with the Russians, we are intent on something that brings both people home," said Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens when asked about negotiations with Russia over the release of detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. The special envoy joined NBC News' Courtney Kube for a conversation on the hostage negotiation process at the Aspen Institute's annual security forum in Colorado. Mr. Carstens provided insight into the negotiation process and the importance of diplomacy.
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White House Nat'l Security Adviser Speaks at Aspen Security Forum
38 minutesWhite House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan gave a preview into what's expected during an upcoming meeting between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He spoke about the highly anticipated meeting during an event at the Aspen Security Forum. Other topics he touched on included support for Ukraine, China and relations with India.
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Secretary of State Speaks at Aspen Security Forum
46 minutes"I believe we're inside the 10-yard line and driving toward the goal line in getting an agreement that would produce a ceasefire, get the hostages home, and put us on a better track to trying to build lasting peace and stability," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken when asked about ceasefire negotiations in the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza during a conversation at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado. When asked about stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions, the secretary said though Iran has not developed a nuclear weapon, they are "probably one or two weeks away" from producing fissile material for a nuclear weapon. Other topics addressed included the war in Ukraine, support for Ukraine's potential NATO membership, challenges from China, and freeing U.S. hostages wrongfully detained abroad, such as Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkocich who was recently sentenced to 16-years in a Russian prison.
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Campaign 2024: Discussion on Pro-Israel Elected Officials
1 hour, 7 minutesSeveral Republican elected officials spoke at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) about their support for Israel, antisemitism and the war in Gaza.
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Policy Researchers Discuss Issues Facing Rural America
1 hour, 29 minutesPolicy researchers from the Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute discussed the issues facing rural Americans and how government-sponsored economic and social programs have impacted small and rural communities. Much of the discussion focused primarily on the failure of Casa Grande Valley Farms in Arizona, which was a farming cooperative born from the NewDeal in 1940.
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Campaign 2024: Conservatives Speak at Economic Policy Summit
2 hours, 4 minutesClub for Growth founder Stephen Moore moderated an economic policy summit on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Speakers included Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), former Trump administration officials, and leaders from the finance and oil/gas sectors, who all compared the economic policies of President Joe Biden with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Also, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed his legislative priorities for the next session, such as extending Trump-era tax cuts as well as allowing senators to offer more amendments to bills. This event was hosted by the Committee to Unleash Prosperity.
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Secret Service Director Testifies on Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
4 hours, 38 minutes"The assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump on July 13th is the most significant operational failure of the Secret Service in decades," said U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as she testified on the attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. She testified before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Members from both parties, including the committee chair and ranking member, called for her to resign. During the hearing she answered questions on events leading up to the rally and directly following. She also addressed concerns about the security perimeter, whether security requests for former President Trump had been granted amid increased international and domestic threats, and the timeline for when the shooter was identified as a suspicious subject and later threat.