C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Briefing on Preserving Ukrainian Culture During Wartime
1 hour, 37 minutesThe U.S. Helsinki Commission hosted a briefing on preserving Ukrainian culture amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The panelists were Peter Doroshenko, director of the The Ukrainian Museum in New York City; Leva Gudaityt, a doctoral research fellow in the musicology department at the University of Oslo; and Richard Kurin, distinguished scholar and ambassador-at-large at the Smithsonian Institution. They discussed the importance of protecting Ukraine's eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, religious structures, buildings of historical and artistic significance, museums, monuments, and memorials. At the time of this event, the Smithsonian identified more than 2,100 cases of potential damage and destruction to Ukraine's cultural sites because of Russia's invasion.
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Deputy FEMA Admin. & Others Hold Briefing on Upcoming Hurricane Season
33 minutes"We're right on the precipice of what looks to be a very active 2024 hurricane season," said National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan during a press briefing on the upcoming hurricane season from the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The director said 13 to 25 named storms are expected this hurricane season with up to 13 of those expected storms categorized as hurricanes. Director Brennan, along with Deputy FEMA Administrator Erik Hooks and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)--who previously served as director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (2019-21), spoke on the need for preparedness and warned of the dangers posed by storm surges.
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Hearing on National Institutes of Health 2025 Budget Request
1 hour, 49 minutesNational Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli and other directors under the NIH umbrella discussed the president's 2025 NIH budget request. They covered a variety of topics including bird flu, fentanyl, Alzheimer's disease, Lyme disease, chronic pain treatment, psychedelic drug research, menopause, and maternal care.
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U.S. Senate: Senator Durbin on Supreme Court Ethics & Justice Altio's Non-Recusal
11 minutesSenate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin from the Senate floor responded to Justice Samuel Alito's letter that he would not recuse himself in the presidential immunity and January 6th related cases over several issues including the upside down American flag flying at his home. He said "it's hard to accept this" and questioned "why should he have the sole power to decide whether his recusal from the case is necessary? He supports legislation by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to establish a binding code of conduct and recusal standards for the Justices.
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U.S. Senate: Senator Whitehouse on Supreme Court Ethics & Justice Altio's Non-Recusal
11 minutesRhode Island Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Federal Courts, from the Senate floor responded to Justice Samuel Alito's letter that he would not recuse himself in the presidential immunity and January 6th related cases over several issues including the upside down American flag flying at his home. He also spoke about the need for the Senate to pass his Supreme Court ethics legislation to establish a binding code of conduct and recusal standards for the Justices in response to Justice Alito non-recusal.
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U.S. Senate: 06/04/2024
3 hours, 30 minutesThe Senate will vote on the nomination of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) chair Christopher Hanson for another 5-year term as a member of the NRC. His current term expires June 30.
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Campaign 2024: Political Strategists Discuss Presidential Elections at Global Impact Forum
46 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.
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U.S. Senate: 06/04/2024
3 hours, 52 minutesThe Senate will vote on the nomination of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) chair Christopher Hanson for another 5-year term as a member of the NRC. His current term expires June 30.
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Panel Discusses Food & Nutrition Policy
53 minutesA panel discussed food and nutrition policy at a summit co-hosted by The Healthcare Innovation Company and the Validation Institute. They discussed ways to better integrate food and nutrition in health care practice, including in federal food programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Panelists included former Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman and former Deputy Assistant HHS Secretary for Health Dr. Anand Parekh. According to the panel, a poor diet is the leading risk factor for mortality in the United States.
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House Republican Leaders Discuss Legislative Agenda
32 minutesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) rebuked former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his hush money trial, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the legal process and vowing legislative action to "defend the integrity of the system itself." His thoughts were echoed by House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN), and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA). Moreover, Speaker Johnson said the federal prosecution of President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, for gun charges did not change his opinion that the criminal justice system was politically weaponized under President Biden. During this news conference on Capitol Hill, House Republican leadership also discussed President Biden's executive order for the southern border, a veterans bill, and legislation that sanctions the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders for war crimes.
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House Democratic Leader Holds News Conference
27 minutesHouse Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY) held a news conference to discuss Democrats' legislative agenda. He briefed reporters and responded to their questions on a variety of issues, including President Biden's border security executive order, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's invitation to Congress, and House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) efforts to investigate the Justice Department for "weaponization of government."
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FBI Director Testifies on 2025 Budget Request
2 hours, 15 minutesFBI Director Christopher Wray testified on the agency's priorities and 2025 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science. The director addressed the recent budget cuts to the bureau's 2024 budget, saying the budget comes in "almost $500 million below what the FBI needs just to sustain our 2023 efforts this could not come at a worse time." Director Wray highlighted the areas impacted by the budget cuts, which include national security, violent crime prevention, and workforce development. Several topics were addressed, including border security, fentanyl interdiction, election security, cybersecurity and ransomware challenges, and threats posed by China, such as intellectual property theft.
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Discussion on Medicaid & Medicare Reform
1 hour, 32 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.
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Former Ukrainian Defence Minister on Democracy & Russia-Ukraine War
1 hour, 35 minutesFormer Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov discussed democracy and lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine war at an event hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. Mr. Oleksii outlined numerous lessons that could help other European nations deal with Russian threats including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for disinformation campaigns in what he calls cognitive warfare, as well as cyber threats, and the weaponization of global migration. In addition, he reflected on day one of the invasion by Russia, his responsibilities thereafter, and how the announcement that Ukraine can use western weapons to attack Russia will benefit Ukraine on the battlefield.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Federal Protections for Contraception
4 minutesSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke in support of pending legislation to provide federal protections for contraceptives. He said the Supreme Court is to blame for reproductive access being at its lowest point in history.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Welch on Federal Protections for Contraception
5 minutesDemocratic Senator Peter Welch spoke in support of federal protections for contraception, saying politicians should not be involved.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Warren on Federal Protections for Contraception
10 minutesDemocratic Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke in support of legislation to provide federal protections for contraceptives. She said Americans overwhelmingly support contraception and the decision to use it should be made by women.
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Director on Shaping Health
20 minutesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Mandy Cohen spoke about shaping health in America during a conversation at a Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles. Topics included global health, preventing diseases from reaching U.S. borders, birth rates and life expectancy gaps in the U.S.
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Attorney General Testifies on Justice Department Oversight, Part 1
45 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland fired back at House Republicans, saying he and the Justice Department "will not be intimidated" with threats of being held in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio tapes of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The attorney general's testimony came during a nearly five-hour long oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. In mid-May 2024, the same committee, led by Republicans, approved a contempt resolution against the attorney general over a battle for the Biden interview tapes. President Biden ultimately asserted executive privilege, and the tapes were not handed over to lawmakers. Other topics in this hearing included border security, violent crime, threats against public servants and January 6 prosecutions.
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Attorney General Testifies on Justice Department Oversight, Part 2
1 hour, 15 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland fired back at House Republicans, saying he and the Justice Department "will not be intimidated" with threats of being held in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio tapes of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The attorney general's testimony came during a nearly five-hour long oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. In mid-May 2024, the same committee, led by Republicans, approved a contempt resolution against the attorney general over a battle for the Biden interview tapes. President Biden ultimately asserted executive privilege, and the tapes were not handed over to lawmakers. Other topics in this hearing included border security, violent crime, threats against public servants and January 6 prosecutions.
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Attorney General Testifies on Justice Department Oversight, Part 3
1 hour, 18 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland fired back at House Republicans, saying he and the Justice Department "will not be intimidated" with threats of being held in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio tapes of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The attorney general's testimony came during a nearly five-hour long oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. In mid-May 2024, the same committee, led by Republicans, approved a contempt resolution against the attorney general over a battle for the Biden interview tapes. President Biden ultimately asserted executive privilege, and the tapes were not handed over to lawmakers. Other topics in this hearing included border security, violent crime, threats against public servants and January 6 prosecutions.
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Attorney General Testifies on Justice Department Oversight, Part 4
45 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland fired back at House Republicans, saying he and the Justice Department "will not be intimidated" with threats of being held in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio tapes of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The attorney general's testimony came during a nearly five-hour long oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. In mid-May 2024, the same committee, led by Republicans, approved a contempt resolution against the attorney general over a battle for the Biden interview tapes. President Biden ultimately asserted executive privilege, and the tapes were not handed over to lawmakers. Other topics in this hearing included border security, violent crime, threats against public servants and January 6 prosecutions.
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Deputy National Security Adviser and Others Discuss Russian Sanctions
1 hour, 35 minutesDeputy National Security Adviser for International Economics Daleep Singh delivered keynote remarks on the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia and the need to develop strong economic state craft during an event hosted by the Brookings Institution. After Mr. Singh's remarks, former National Security Director for Russia Fiona Hill (2017-19) joined a discussion with other foreign policy advocates to examine the intent and consequences of sanctions. The also discussed the China-Russia relationship, sanctions on technology, and the need for cohesion among allies and partners of Ukraine to maintain sanctions.