C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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State Department & USAID Leadership Testify on Sudan Conflict
1 hour, 35 minutesUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Sarah Charles, a top USAID official, testified on the conflict in Sudan before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Lawmakers from both parties called for a special envoy to Sudan over concerns that the administration is not prioritizing the conflict. In addition, they questioned witnesses on diplomatic efforts to encourage peace talks, humanitarian aid into the country, the evacuation of American citizens, and the impact of the conflict in Sudan on surrounding countries including Ethiopia and Egypt.
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Hearing on Congressional Ethics Oversight
1 hour, 24 minutesThe U.S. House Office of Congressional Ethics Staff Director and Chief Counsel Omar Ashmawy, Chair Paul Vinovich, and Co-Chair Mike Barnes testified before the House Administration Oversight Subcommittee. They discussed the code of conduct for staff within the office, how the ethics office determines which cases to investigate, and politically motivated complaints received by the office. This is the first time the independent office has been subject to an oversight hearing.
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Election Officials Discuss Previous & Upcoming Elections - Part 4
1 hour, 28 minutesState and local election officials discussed election threats and the harassment of election officials during the Center for Election Innovation and Research's symposium on election policy. Several topics were discussed, including stress mitigation and impacts to mental health, election workforce retention concerns, accountability for those who threaten the election process, and countering disinformation. Among the panelists were Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D), and Maricopa County, Arizona Board of Supervisors Chair Bill Gates (R).
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Hearing on COVID-19 Vaccines and Pandemic Immunity
2 hours, 41 minutesMedical and scientific professionals testified on COVID-19 vaccinations and natural immunity before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. They addressed several topics, including the impact of COVID-19 public health policies, vaccine hesitancy, the effectiveness of COVID-19 boosters, and natural immunity--whether occurring naturally or through therapeutics.
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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Testifies at Oversight Hearing
58 minutesLibrarian of Congress Carla Hayden testified at an oversight hearing held by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. She discussed how the Library of Congress (LOC) is creating an all-new visitor experience, in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The plan includes an orientation gallery that features a restoration of Thomas Jefferson's library, a youth learning center, and a special collections gallery. Also, senators asked how the U.S. Copyright Office, which is housed under the LOC, will be used to protect copyrighted works amid growing use of artificial intelligence. The LOC is the largest library in the world and holds more than 175 million books, manuscripts, and other materials.
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Hearing on Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights
1 hour, 39 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law convened a hearing to examine the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on things such as privacy and public safety. One of the witnesses who testified was a mother who fell victim to an AI phone call claiming her daughter was kidnapped and will be harmed if she didn't pay the ransom. Topics discussed included AI technology bias and what role Congress should play in regulating AI.
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Treasury Secretary Testifies on Int'l Financial System Outlook
3 hours, 8 minutesTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the importance of international financial institutions, such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), and their role in supporting the global economy. A variety of topics were addressed, including competition with China, the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the global economy, the power of sanctions, and concerns over the impact on U.S. corporations from recent regulations proposed by the European Union. She also touched on inflation reduction and confirmed her support for the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency.
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Fmr. House Lawmakers Discuss Nat'l Security & Bipartisanship
2 hours, 11 minutesFormer U.S. representatives who served on the House Intelligence Committee testified on the necessity of bipartisanship and non-partisanship in regard to the committee's task of taking on national security challenges. Additionally, they discussed specific areas of importance, including cyber defense, certain geographic regions, terrorism, and reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)--which permits targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the United States. Regarding FISA and privacy concerns, former Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) said, "security and liberty are not a zero-sum game. You either get more of both or less of both." Also, former Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) warned about the dangers of not paying sufficient attention to Africa, citing both terrorism and China's interest in the continent.
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Hearing on President's 2024 Budget Requests for Indian & Insular Affairs
1 hour, 6 minutesInterior Department officials testified on President Biden's 2024 budget requests before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. Assistant Interior Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland requested $4.7 billion for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration--the last of which provides banking and investment services to Native American beneficiaries. Assistant Interior Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen Cantor requested $536 million for her agency--a decrease of about $211 million from 2023. The Office of Insular Affairs is responsible for administering the federal government's relationship with the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as overseeing treaties with other island nations.
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Hearing on Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights
1 hour, 39 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law convened a hearing to examine the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on things such as privacy and public safety. One of the witnesses who testified was a mother who fell victim to an AI phone call claiming her daughter was kidnapped and will be harmed if she didn't pay the ransom. Topics discussed included AI technology bias and what role Congress should play in regulating AI.
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Treasury Secretary Testifies on Int'l Financial System Outlook
3 hours, 8 minutesTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the importance of international financial institutions, such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), and their role in supporting the global economy. A variety of topics were addressed, including competition with China, the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the global economy, the power of sanctions, and concerns over the impact on U.S. corporations from recent regulations proposed by the European Union. She also touched on inflation reduction and confirmed her support for the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency.
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Fmr. House Lawmakers Discuss Nat'l Security & Bipartisanship
2 hours, 11 minutesFormer U.S. representatives who served on the House Intelligence Committee testified on the necessity of bipartisanship and non-partisanship in regard to the committee's task of taking on national security challenges. Additionally, they discussed specific areas of importance, including cyber defense, certain geographic regions, terrorism, and reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)--which permits targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the United States. Regarding FISA and privacy concerns, former Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) said, "security and liberty are not a zero-sum game. You either get more of both or less of both." Also, former Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) warned about the dangers of not paying sufficient attention to Africa, citing both terrorism and China's interest in the continent.
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Hearing on President's 2024 Budget Requests for Indian & Insular Affairs
1 hour, 6 minutesInterior Department officials testified on President Biden's 2024 budget requests before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. Assistant Interior Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland requested $4.7 billion for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration--the last of which provides banking and investment services to Native American beneficiaries. Assistant Interior Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen Cantor requested $536 million for her agency--a decrease of about $211 million from 2023. The Office of Insular Affairs is responsible for administering the federal government's relationship with the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as overseeing treaties with other island nations.
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Hearing on Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights
1 hour, 37 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law convened a hearing to examine the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on things such as privacy and public safety. One of the witnesses who testified was a mother who fell victim to an AI phone call claiming her daughter was kidnapped and will be harmed if she didn't pay the ransom. Topics discussed included AI technology bias and what role Congress should play in regulating AI.