C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Hearing on U.S. Northern & Southern Commands
1 hour, 56 minutesThe commanders of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command testified on security challenges affecting the Western Hemisphere; the Senate Armed Services Committee held the hearing.
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U.S. Senate: Senator McConnell on Israel
9 minutesMinority Leader Mitch McConnell from the Senate floor criticized Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Senate Democrats who have called for new government elections in Israel resulting in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being removed as the country's leader. The Kentucky Republican Senator said that "Democrats' egregious and hypocritical attempts to influence Israeli domestic politics aren't some simple or narrow critique of a particular prime minister. They're an affront to the very independence of the state of Israel. He later add that "membership in the U.S. Senate does not come with voting rights in the Knesset or the Bundestag." Israeli Prime Minster Netanyahu was scheduled to virtually address Senate Republicans at their lunch meeting today.
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Senate Democrats Hold News Conference
12 minutesSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference with other Senate Democratic leaders to discuss the upcoming government funding deadline. Sen. Schumer said the legislation was still being written and asked congressional colleagues to be flexible as the appropriations process concludes for fiscal year 2024. Sens. Murray (WA) and Stabenow (MI) affirmed the spending bills, saying they were bipartisan and protect important investments, and urged fellow lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. Leader Schumer also spoke about President Biden's announcement regarding a multi-billion dollar grant for chip production, and he defended his recent Senate speech calling for new elections in Israel.
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Senate Republicans Hold News Conference
15 minutesSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a news conference with other Senate Republican leaders on Capitol Hill. Sen. McConnell (R-KY) talked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private video call with Senate Republicans, and said he told the prime minister that it was not the United States' business to tell another democracy about when to have an election or how to conduct military campaigns. This was in response to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling for new elections in Israel. Moreover, Sen. McConnell said the Senate may be in session over the weekend amid the final government funding deadline for fiscal year 2024.
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President Biden Remarks on Women's History Month
1 hour, 1 minutePresident Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to prioritize women's health. The administration says this executive order will provide opportunities for research on a wide range of topics to prevent and diagnose health conditions among women. The president was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, first lady Jill Biden, and former first lady of California Maria Shriver.
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Sen. Warner on Cybersecurity Defense
29 minutesSenate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) discussed strengthening U.S. cybersecurity at a CrowdStrike summit in Washington, DC. He explained why the U.S. is less prepared for foreign interference in the 2024 elections than in 2020, and discussed the security threats China poses through tech companies like Huawei and TikTok.
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U.S. Senate: 03/21/2024
9 hours, 21 minutesThe Senate will consider the nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be an Assistant Labor Secretary.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 03/20/2024
38 minutesBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on a range of domestic and international issues. Topics included illegal migration, crime and public safety, reproductive rights, housing development, and the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Social Security Commissioner Testifies on Financial State
1 hour, 55 minutesSocial Security Administration (SAA) Commissioner Martin O'Malley testified on the financial state of the Social Security program during a public hearing before the Senate Special Aging Committee. Topics included wait times and delays for beneficiaries, the SSA's budget, modernization efforts and workforce needs.
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WWII Ghost Army Receives Congressional Gold Medal
1 hour, 18 minutesBernard Bluestein, John Christman, and Seymour Nussenbaum, three of the seven surviving veterans of the WWII "Ghost Army" were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony with military leaders and lawmakers. The "Ghost Army" is a previously classified group that confused WWII adversaries by using deterrence tactics such as fake radio transmission, sound engineering, inflatable tanks, and illusions. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH) described tactics used to deceive German forces and said, "They used the sounds of thousands of troops when there were only dozens of troops and it worked." In addition, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) quoted a declassified document about the "Ghost Army" and said, "Rarely, if ever, has there existed a group of such few men which had so great an influence on the outcome of a major military campaign."
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Hearing on DC Crime & Congressional Operations
1 hour, 28 minutesThe House Administration Committee held a hearing on crime in Washington, DC, and the impact it has on congressional operations and visitors. Witnesses, including Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger and DC Police Union Chair Gregg Pemberton, outlined the causes for violent crime in Washington, discussed workforce shortages and morale in the Metropolitan Police Department, and overviewed ways that the Capitol Police partners with local police departments nationwide to protect congressmembers. In addition, they discussed concerns about repeat offenders, reduced sentencing laws, and coordination between federal and local police in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Hagerty Accuses Pres. Biden of Census Scheme
11 minutesTennessee Republican Bill Hagerty accused President Biden of running a scheme to secretly fly undocumented immigrants into Democratic states and cities in order to influence census counts and congressional seat distribution.
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Policy Advocates Discuss Universal Service Fund Reform
34 minutesCommunications policy advocates discussed the Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes telephone service for low-income customers, during the INCOMPAS Policy Summit in Washington, DC. They spoke about the fund's importance and the need to update and reform it to reflect modern needs.
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn Discusses Broadband Deployment
30 minutesSen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) discussed broadband deployment, regulation and investment during the INCOMPAS Policy Summit in Washington, DC.
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Social Security Commissioner Testifies on Financial State
1 hour, 55 minutesSocial Security Administration (SAA) Commissioner Martin O'Malley testified on the financial state of the Social Security program during a public hearing before the Senate Special Aging Committee. Topics included wait times and delays for beneficiaries, the SSA's budget, modernization efforts and workforce needs.
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Gov. Doug Burgum, Pollster Frank Luntz and Others at NGA Winter Meeting
1 hour, 51 minutesGov. Doug Bergum (R-ND) sat down with Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen for a discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation during the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. Also appearing was pollster and communications strategist Frank Luntz who discussed the need for depolarization and civility in American politics.
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Hearing on DC Crime & Congressional Operations
1 hour, 24 minutesThe House Administration Committee held a hearing on crime in Washington, DC, and the impact it has on congressional operations and visitors. Witnesses, including Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger and DC Police Union Chair Gregg Pemberton, outlined the causes for violent crime in Washington, discussed workforce shortages and morale in the Metropolitan Police Department, and overviewed ways that the Capitol Police partners with local police departments nationwide to protect congressmembers. In addition, they discussed concerns about repeat offenders, reduced sentencing laws, and coordination between federal and local police in Washington, DC.