C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Agriculture Secretary and Asst. Attorney General Discuss Biden Administration Policies
1 hour, 10 minutesAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter joined the Center for American Progress for a discussion on increasing fair market competition, lowering the cost of goods for consumers, and revitalizing the U.S. food supply chain. Several topics were addressed, including challenges posed by farm consolidation in rural communities, how market competition creates a stronger economy, agriculture innovation, and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
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Boeing CEO Testifies on Safety Issues
2 hours, 0 minuteBoeing CEO Dave Calhoun apologized to families of Boeing Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash victims during his testimony before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations following a series of safety issues at his company, including an incident in January when a door plug blew off a 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight. Mr. Calhoun was joined by Boeing's Chief Engineer Howard McKenzie as they answered questions on accountability at Boeing, whistleblower complaints and retaliation, and plans to restore a culture of safety at Boeing. Hours before the hearing began, an additional whistleblower who serves as a quality assurance inspector alleged that Boeing likely installed nonconforming parts in airplanes.
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Discussion on Economic Growth in Latino Communities
30 minutesIllinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Patty Juarez, head of Hispanic and Latino Affairs at Wells Fargo, and others discussed opportunities for economic growth and mobility in Latino communities. This conversation was part of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials' (NALEO) 41st annual conference in Las Vegas.
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Paris Hilton & Others Testify on Modernizing Child Welfare Programs
1 hour, 10 minutesParis Hilton and other advocates testify on modernizing child welfare programs before the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Paris Hilton & Others Testify on Modernizing Child Welfare Programs, Part 2
3 hours, 29 minutes"If you are a child in the system ... I see you; I believe you; I know what you're going through, and I won't give up on you," said Paris Hilton as she and other child welfare advocates testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on modernizing child welfare programs. They shared their personal experiences and advocated for transparency and accountability for injustices children face in child welfare programs. Topics included adoption, foster care, providing resources for children and parents, kinship care, and reauthorizing Title IV of the Social Security Act to provide federal funding for those in the system.
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Homeland Security Undersecretary Testifies on DHS Intelligence Oversight
59 minutesHomeland Security Undersecretary for Intelligence and Analysis Ken Wainstein testifies on oversight of DHS intelligence before a House Homeland Security subcommittee.
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Rep. Larry Bucshon Discusses Pharmaceutical Drug Shortages
27 minutesRep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) discussed pharmaceutical supply chains and drug shortages at an event hosted by The Hill. He covered a variety of topics including identifying drug shortages, working with the private sector to resolve supply chain issues, potential national security concerns around offshore drug production, and ways that Congress can enact legislation to resolve these issues.
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Former FDA Commissioner & Others Discuss Drug Shortages
1 hour, 0 minuteFormer FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan, pharmaceutical distributors, and other stakeholders discussed pharmaceutical supply chains and drug shortages at an event hosted by The Hill. Topics included root causes for drug shortages -- from supply chains to government policies, onshoring vs. off-shoring, and the need for reliable and quality manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.
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Homeland Security Secretary Holds Press Conference on Border Security
18 minutesHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas promoted the results of President Biden's executive order to control immigration at the southern border. He said that in the three weeks since President Biden issued the order, border patrol encounters dropped by over 40% across the entire southern border. Moreover, he said that in Tucson, Arizona, where this news conference was held, there was over a 45% drop in border patrol encounters, a nearly 150% increase in repatriations, and an 80% decrease in individuals placed into immigration proceedings. However, Secretary Mayorkas called on Congress to continue efforts to fix immigration policy as a long-term solution, and lamented that "politics got in the way" of Congress failing to pass a bipartisan border security bill.
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House Democrat Leadership Hold Press Conference
21 minutes"I endorsed Jamaal Bowman. Democratic leadership endorsed Jamaal Bowman. Obviously, $25 million in spending is an incredible amount in a primary," said Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) when asked about support for Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) who lost his bid for reelection in the primary the night before. Rep. Aguilar, who appeared alongside House Democratic Leadership at a Capitol Hill press conference, went on to say he wishes Jamaal Bowman "the best in the future and I look forward to working with the Democratic nominee George Latimer." Other topics addressed included gun violence, women's reproductive rights, immigration, and the November elections.
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Speaker Johnson & House Republicans Hold News Conference at RNC
26 minutes"It doesn't matter if he drinks a whole gallon of energy drinks; he's not going to be able to match the acumen and readiness of Donald Trump," said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) of President Biden and the upcoming presidential debate. The speaker was joined by House Republican leadership for a press conference following a meeting at Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC. Other topics addressed included security at the southern border, immigration, and the audio tapes of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur in the classified documents investigation.
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Rep. Luna Holds News Conference on Holding Atty. Gen. in "Inherent Contempt"
33 minutesRep. Anna Luna (R-FL) and other House Republicans held a news conference about a vote to compel the House sergeant-at-arms to arrest Attorney General Merrick Garland and bring him before the House by holding him in "inherent contempt." This was in response to Attorney General Garland's refusal to turn over audio of special counsel Robert Hur's interview of President Biden on handling classified documents, despite being served with subpoenas by the House Oversight and Judiciary committees to do so. The Justice Department did not prosecute Mr. Garland, citing the department's longstanding policy regarding executive privilege.
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Fmr. Council of Economic Advisers Chair & Others Discuss Federal Reserve
1 hour, 19 minutesChristina Romer, former Council of Economic Advisers chair, joined economists and policy advocates for a discussion on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, hosted by the Brookings Institution. They discussed the Federal Reserve's monetary policy framework review and discussed suggestions to consider in revising the framework. Several topics were discussed, including inflation, interest rates, the need for a nimbler fiscal policy, and the impact of economic stimulus provided during the pandemic through legislation, such as the CARES Act of 2020.
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Paris Hilton & Others Testify on Modernizing Child Welfare Programs, Part 1
44 minutes"If you are a child in the system ... I see you; I believe you; I know what you're going through, and I won't give up on you," said Paris Hilton as she and other child welfare advocates testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on modernizing child welfare programs. They shared their personal experiences and advocated for transparency and accountability for injustices children face in child welfare programs. Topics included adoption, foster care, providing resources for children and parents, kinship care, and reauthorizing Title IV of the Social Security Act to provide federal funding for those in the system.
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Paris Hilton & Others Testify on Modernizing Child Welfare Programs, Part 2
3 hours, 31 minutes"If you are a child in the system ... I see you; I believe you; I know what you're going through, and I won't give up on you," said Paris Hilton as she and other child welfare advocates testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on modernizing child welfare programs. They shared their personal experiences and advocated for transparency and accountability for injustices children face in child welfare programs. Topics included adoption, foster care, providing resources for children and parents, kinship care, and reauthorizing Title IV of the Social Security Act to provide federal funding for those in the system.
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CDC Director Discusses Public Health at Aspen Ideas Festival
55 minutesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen sat down for a conversation on the relationship between business and the public health sector at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. Several topics were discussed, including the impact a healthy workforce has on the economy, the private-public partnerships utilized during the pandemic, health data collection and sharing, and the importance of communication among public health stakeholders and the communities they serve. Also participating was Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) who was a former cardiothoracic surgeon before coming to Congress.
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Discussion on the Role of the Courts in Health Policy
54 minutesLawyers discussed the impact recent and upcoming court decisions have on health policy at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. They overviewed several cases that could change health care policy including one which could challenge the authority of federal regulators and another that could exclude abortion care from the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. In addition, they discussed the originalism style of interpreting the Constitution, health equity, and separation of church and state.
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Paris Hilton & Others Testify on Modernizing Child Welfare Programs, Part 1
45 minutes"If you are a child in the system ... I see you; I believe you; I know what you're going through, and I won't give up on you," said Paris Hilton as she and other child welfare advocates testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on modernizing child welfare programs. They shared their personal experiences and advocated for transparency and accountability for injustices children face in child welfare programs. Topics included adoption, foster care, providing resources for children and parents, kinship care, and reauthorizing Title IV of the Social Security Act to provide federal funding for those in the system.
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Paris Hilton & Others Testify on Modernizing Child Welfare Programs, Part 2
3 hours, 31 minutes"If you are a child in the system ... I see you; I believe you; I know what you're going through, and I won't give up on you," said Paris Hilton as she and other child welfare advocates testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on modernizing child welfare programs. They shared their personal experiences and advocated for transparency and accountability for injustices children face in child welfare programs. Topics included adoption, foster care, providing resources for children and parents, kinship care, and reauthorizing Title IV of the Social Security Act to provide federal funding for those in the system.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Discusses Party Manifesto
52 minutes"I'm not blind to the fact that people are frustrated with our party and frustrated with me and we have not got everything right, but we are the only party in this election with the big ideas to make our country a better place to live," said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he unveiled his party's agenda during a campaign event in Silverstone, England. The prime minister spoke on his plan for the country's future as he highlighted several priorities, including tax reform, housing, education, immigration, and economic investment. Prime Minister Sunak's opponent, Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer, has been polling nationally ahead by double digits and is favored to win the July 4, 2024, general election.