C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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U.S. Export-Import Bank President Testifies on U.S.-China Economic Competition - Part 2
34 minutesReta Jo Lewis, president and chair of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions on oversight of bank operations and U.S.-China economic competition. Several topics were addressed, including fossil fuel and green energy investments, U.S. manufacturing and trade, workplace culture concerns, and challenges posed by China's Belt and Road Initiative. She also spoke on the bank's China and Transformational Exports Program (CTEP), which helps U.S. exporters remain competitive with China in key export areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI), wireless communications, renewable energy, and semiconductor manufacturing.
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Mississippi Governor Delivers State of the State Address
37 minutes"Together, we can make Mississippi a vibrant, prosperous home for all her sons and daughters forever," said Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) as he delivered his 2024 State of the State address during a joint session of the legislature in Jackson. He highlighted state priorities including education, energy, and infrastructure investments. "Let's take full advantage of the immovable asset that is our location. There is literally no better place to make things in America for Americans than right here in Mississippi," he said.
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Fmr. Olympians Michael Phelps & Allison Schmitt Testify on Anti-Doping Efforts
2 hours, 3 minutesFormer Olympic swimmers Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt testified before a House subcommittee on anti-doping efforts ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic games. The impetus for this hearing was a recent report by The New York Times that 23 members of the Chinese swimming team tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, with some of them winning medals. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was subsequently accused of covering up the incident. WADA's president, Witold Baka, was invited to testify but did not appear before the subcommittee. Several of the lawmakers called for the U.S. to withhold funding to WADA until the organization was more transparent and accountable.
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Campaign 2024: Gov't Officials & Lawmakers Speak at Global Impact Forum
1 hour, 45 minutesCurrent and former federal government officials spoke about foreign policy and diplomacy at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's 2024 Global Impact Forum in Washington, DC. This session featured Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) and Chad Wolf, former acting homeland security secretary under the Trump administration. Topics discussed included global food programs, foreign aid, an America first policy agenda, and sports diplomacy.
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U.S. Senate: 06/28/2024
4 minutesThe Senate is holding a brief pro forma session. No legislative business or votes will take place until the Senate returns from its 2-week state work period on Monday, July 8th.
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Washington Journal: Neel Sukhatme
39 minutesFree Our Vote Co-Founder and Director Neel Sukhatme discussed efforts to restore voting rights for people with past felony convictions.
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Washington Journal: Maya MacGuineas
25 minutesCommittee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas discussed the national debt and the latest Congressional Budget Office projection that raises the U.S. budget deficit forecast to close to $2 trillion in 2024.
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Campaign 2024: President Biden Campaigns in Raleigh, NC
35 minutesPresident Biden and first lady Jill Biden speak at a campaign event in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's President Biden's first public appearance following the CNN presidential debate in Atlanta, the first general election debate of the cycle.
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Sens. Hassan & Boozman Reflect on D-Day Anniversary
53 minutesSens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Boozman (R-AR) reflected on the 80th anniversary of D-Day during a conversation hosted by the McCain Institute in Washington, DC. The senators were part of a congressional delegation to Normandy, France, to commemorate the anniversary of Allied troops invading German-occupied territory during World War II. They drew parallels between this historical event and the NATO alliance, especially amid the current Russia-Ukraine war and an upcoming NATO summit in Washington, DC to mark the alliance's 75th anniversary. This conversation took place at the Russell Senate office building on Capitol Hill.
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Policy Advocates Discuss Political Partisanship at NALEO Conference
47 minutes"This election is the last election that is dominated by baby boomers and baby boomer politics," said Adam Brandon, president of the Independent Center, during a conversation on bridging the political divide as part of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference in Las Vegas. Mr. Brandon was joined in conversation by Vanderbilt University's Project on Unity and American Democracy Samar Ali and Arizona Corporation Commissioner Anna Tovar (D). Several topics were discussed, including the rise of independent voters, the impact of social media on hyper-partisanship, and political extremism.
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Nat'l Security Adviser & Joint Chiefs Chair at Global Impact Forum
3 hours, 2 minutesWhite House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown discussed national security and global competition at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's Global Impact Forum in Washington, DC. Other featured speakers also spoke on topics including global security challenges, global partnerships in Africa and Europe, economic security, diversifying supply-chains through public-private partnerships, and the use of artificial intelligence.
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Coast Guard Commandant Testifies on Sexual Assault & Harrassment at Academy
1 hour, 39 minutesCoast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan testified on the Coast Guard Academy's alleged mishandling of sexual assault investigations during a public hearing before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. She said, "our failure to share the report with Congress was a mistake that prevented appropriate oversight and further eroded trust," alluding to the Coast Guard's "Operation Fouled Anchor" investigation, which ultimately determined the academy mishandled dozens of sexual assault allegations from the late 1980s until 2006. This investigation happened from 2014 to 2020, but it was not disclosed to Congress or the public until June 2023. Admiral Fagan said the concealment of this report was "a mistake," but not evidence of misconduct, and that she remained committed to proper accountability. She is the Coast Guard's first female commandant and began her tenure in June 2022.
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Deputy Sec. of State Discusses China & Indo-Pacific Strategy
1 hour, 18 minutesDeputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell discussed U.S. strategy towards the Indo-Pacific region. He outlined how supply chains in the region have impacted the U.S. and its allies, stressed U.S. support for the Philippines amid Chinese aggression, and touted the Biden administration's efforts to bring together regional partners, such partnership between the U.K., U.S., and Australia, and the meeting between the U.S., Japan and South Korean heads of state at Camp David. He also discussed U.S.-China relations and the strategic competition between the two world powers.
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Former Trump Administration Officials Discuss China & Indo-Pacific Strategy
1 hour, 11 minutesElbridge Colby, former Trump administration deputy assistant defense for strategy and force development, Matt Pottinger, former Trump administration deputy national security adviser, and others discussed U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific. Topics included U.S.-China relations, the potential for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, and U.S. defense spending priorities in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
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Los Angeles Mayor Leads Discussion on Homelessness at Conference
1 hour, 13 minutesLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) led a discussion on homelessness with Jeff Olivet, executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, and mayors from around the country at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Several topics were discussed, including homelessness among veterans, affordable housing challenges, community engagement, and resources available to the homeless. They also addressed the pending ruling in the Supreme Courts case of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, which could criminalize homelessness. Also participating in the discussion were Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Tom Perez, director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
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Campaign 2024: Discussion on Latino Voters
1 hour, 11 minutesThe National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund Chief Executive Officer Arturo Vargas expressed frustration that President Biden and former President Trump opted out of attending the organization's 41st annual conference. "Both President Biden and President Trump have decided that being here was not worth their time," he told attendees while explaining why the Latino vote could play a major role in electing the next president. Panelists also discussed President Biden's recent executive order on asylum restrictions and other issues at the top of mind for Latino voters. NALEO's 41st annual conference was held in Las Vegas.
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Discussion on Russia's Defense Industrial Base
1 hour, 30 minutesPolicy researchers discussed the state of Russia's defense industrial base amid the Russia-Ukraine War. They also discussed a change in Russia's defense leadership, domestic public opinion of the war, Russia's relationships with China and North Korea, and the impact of the war on the U.S. and Ukrainian defense industrial bases. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted this event.
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Deputy Sec. of State Discusses China & Indo-Pacific Strategy
1 hour, 23 minutesDeputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell discussed U.S. strategy towards the Indo-Pacific region. He outlined how supply chains in the region have impacted the U.S. and its allies, stressed U.S. support for the Philippines amid Chinese aggression, and touted the Biden administration's efforts to bring together regional partners, such partnership between the U.K., U.S., and Australia, and the meeting between the U.S., Japan and South Korean heads of state at Camp David. He also discussed U.S.-China relations and the strategic competition between the two world powers.
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Los Angeles Mayor Leads Discussion on Homelessness at Conference
1 hour, 12 minutesLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) led a discussion on homelessness with Jeff Olivet, executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, and mayors from around the country at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Several topics were discussed, including homelessness among veterans, affordable housing challenges, community engagement, and resources available to the homeless. They also addressed the pending ruling in the Supreme Courts case of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, which could criminalize homelessness. Also participating in the discussion were Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Tom Perez, director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
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House Intelligence Chair Discusses Nuclear Strategy & Foreign Policy
1 hour, 6 minutesHouse Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Tuner (R-OH) discussed U.S. nuclear strategy in space and foreign policy during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Topics included modernizing nuclear weapons and missile defense systems, Russia's nuclear satellite threat, nuclear deterrence against China and other adversaries, and intelligence committee priorities surrounding national security.
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Hearing on Challenges to Social Security Disability Programs
1 hour, 53 minutesThe Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on updating the rules for the Social Security Administration's disability programs. The committee heard from federal and state officials familiar with the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs, and how these can be improved, such as allowing recipients to work without losing benefits.