C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Public & Private Sector Cyber Officials at Billington CyberSecurity Summit
31 minutesPublic and private sector cyber officials spoke at day 3 of Billington CyberSecurity's 15th annual summit in Washington, DC. Topics included defending against cybersecurity threats and adversarial use of artificial intelligence (AI), investing in cybersecurity workforce, leveraging domestic and international public-private partnerships, and keeping up with emerging technology.
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U.S. & Canadian Cyber Leaders at Billington CyberSecurity Summit
26 minutesNitin Natarajan, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) deputy director and Sami Khoury, head of Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, spoke at day 3 of Billington CyberSecurity's 15th annual summit in Washington, DC. Topics included defending against cybersecurity threats and adversarial use of artificial intelligence (AI), investing in cybersecurity workforce, leveraging domestic and international public-private partnerships, and keeping up with emerging technology.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair at Billington CyberSecurity Summit
26 minutesJoint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown spoke at day 3 of Billington CyberSecurity's 15th annual summit in Washington, DC. Topics included defending against cybersecurity threats and adversarial use of artificial intelligence (AI), investing in cybersecurity workforce, leveraging domestic and international public-private partnerships, and keeping up with emerging technology
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Deputy Attorney General Holds Meeting on Crackdown of Machine-Gun Conversion Devices
43 minutesDeputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco outlined a plan of action to crack down on the possession and proliferation of machine-gun conversion devices (MCDs) during a meeting at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Washington, DC. She, along with ATF Director Steve Dettelbach and U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh, described the threat that MCDs posed to public safety, saying such devices convert legal semi-automatic weapons into illegal machine-guns that can fire hundreds of rounds or more per minute. The federal government banned the possession and transfer of new machine-guns in 1986, with limited exceptions. In attendance at this meeting were members of law enforcement, academia, the 3D printing industry, and others.
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Progressive Politicians Speak at Texas Tribune Festival
1 hour, 3 minutesU.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) joined MSNBC host Katie Phang for a conversation about progressive priorities at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas. They discussed issues such as economics and criminal justice and touched upon what being a progressive means. Mr. Ellison said, "oftentimes, what a progressive really is is somebody who recognizes the need to respond to an urgent problem before others get the awareness or the guts to work on it."
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U.S. Senate: 09/12/2024
5 hours, 34 minutesThe Senate will continue debate on U.S. District Court and Circuit nominations.
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Hearing on Russia Using U.S. Tech in War
2 hours, 4 minutesExecutives from four U.S. technology companies testified before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in regard to their products being used in Russian weaponry in the war against Ukraine. They were pressed on details of how their technology chips were diverted to Russia, such as their responsibility in conducting export-control audits and monitoring illicit sales of their products. According to the subcommittee's chair, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a majority of Russian weaponry recovered from the battlefield was made with U.S.-made components. He said, "I am ashamed and embarrassed to go to Ukraine and meet with President Zelensky ... and personally see the weapons of war."
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Washington Journal: David Schultz
19 minutesHamline University professor David Schultz discussed his book "Generational Politics in the United States: From the Silents to Gen Z and Beyond."
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President Biden Delivers Remarks on the Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
38 minutesPresident Biden delivers remarks from the White House commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act.
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Int'l Researchers Discuss China's Belt & Road Initiative
1 hour, 32 minutesEuropean research scholars discussed Chinese diplomacy with developing countries and global infrastructure investments at an event hosted by George Washington University's School of International Affairs. They overviewed opportunities and challenges with China's Belt and Road Initiative and discussed China's relationship with Latin American, African, South Asian, and European nations.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Discussion on the Black Vote
1 hour, 18 minutesThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted a discussion on the importance of the Black vote during its 53rd Annual Legislative Conference. Panelist included Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Senior Advisor Adjoa B. Asamoah. Among the topics discussed were misinformation among voters and access to polling locations. The panelist also took questions from the audience. This discussion was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
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Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform at Congressional Black Caucus Conf.
1 hour, 23 minutesRep. Summer Lee (D-PA) joined other advocates to discuss criminal justice reform during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd annual legislative conference in Washington, DC. They talked about the status of the movement to hold police accountable in the years following the death of George Floyd, what it means to "defund the police," and the stakes of the upcoming 2024 elections.
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Secretaries of State Testify on Confidence in 2024 Elections
1 hour, 44 minutesSecretaries of state from Michigan, Florida, Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and West Virginia testified before the House Administration Committee on preparations in their respective states for the 2024 elections. Topics included discussion about the merits of requiring photo ID to vote and the threats that election workers face. "These threats are a direct result of the spread of false information about the security and accuracy of our elections," said Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D). Secretaries of state serve as the chief officials of elections at the state level of government.
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Atty. Gen. Garland Addresses Justice Dept. Workforce
32 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department for upholding the rule of law under his tenure. He said, "Over the past three-and-a-half years, there has been an escalation of attacks on the Justice Department's career lawyers, agents, and other personnel, that go far beyond scrutiny, criticism, and the legitimate and necessary oversight of our work. These attacks have come in the form of conspiracy theories, dangerous falsehoods, efforts to bully and intimidate career public servants by repeatedly and publicly singling them out, and threats of actual violence." He then said it was "dangerous and outrageous" that the department's employees had to endure such attacks, but they did not "bend to politics" nor "break under pressure." His remarks came during an address to the entire Justice Department workforce as well as to federal attorneys who gathered in Washington, DC for their annual conference.
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Defense Dept. Chief Tech Officer Speaks at Emerging Tech Conference
1 hour, 2 minutesUnder Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu spoke at the National Defense Industrial Association's annual conference on emerging technologies in Washington, DC. She described the ways in which the Defense Department collaborates with commercial companies in order to fund, develop, test, and procure new military technologies. In her role, she serves as chief technology officer for the department. She was interviewed by Ellen Lord, who served as under secretary of Defense for acquisition and sustainment in the Trump administration.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Discussion on the Black Vote
1 hour, 17 minutesThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted a discussion on the importance of the Black vote during its 53rd Annual Legislative Conference. Panelist included Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Senior Advisor Adjoa B. Asamoah. Among the topics discussed were misinformation among voters and access to polling locations. The panelist also took questions from the audience. This discussion was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
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Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform at Congressional Black Caucus Conf.
1 hour, 22 minutesRep. Summer Lee (D-PA) joined other advocates to discuss criminal justice reform during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd annual legislative conference in Washington, DC. They talked about the status of the movement to hold police accountable in the years following the death of George Floyd, what it means to "defund the police," and the stakes of the upcoming 2024 elections.
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Secretaries of State Testify on Confidence in 2024 Elections
1 hour, 40 minutesSecretaries of state from Michigan, Florida, Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and West Virginia testified before the House Administration Committee on preparations in their respective states for the 2024 elections. Topics included discussion about the merits of requiring photo ID to vote and the threats that election workers face. "These threats are a direct result of the spread of false information about the security and accuracy of our elections," said Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D). Secretaries of state serve as the chief officials of elections at the state level of government.
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Atty. Gen. Garland Addresses Justice Dept. Workforce
32 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department for upholding the rule of law under his tenure. He said, "Over the past three-and-a-half years, there has been an escalation of attacks on the Justice Department's career lawyers, agents, and other personnel, that go far beyond scrutiny, criticism, and the legitimate and necessary oversight of our work. These attacks have come in the form of conspiracy theories, dangerous falsehoods, efforts to bully and intimidate career public servants by repeatedly and publicly singling them out, and threats of actual violence." He then said it was "dangerous and outrageous" that the department's employees had to endure such attacks, but they did not "bend to politics" nor "break under pressure." His remarks came during an address to the entire Justice Department workforce as well as to federal attorneys who gathered in Washington, DC for their annual conference.
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State & City Lawmakers Discuss Inflation Reduction Act Investments
1 hour, 3 minutesState and city lawmakers spoke about the government investments that came from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) during an event hosted by the Elected Officials to Protect America and the University of San Francisco. Mayors, city council members and advocates discussed how these investments are helping communities across the nation. Congress approved the IRA on August 16, 2022. The law aimed to address high inflation as well as high prescription drug prices, climate change and the budget deficit.