C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Biden Admin. Officials & Others Discuss Women LEAD Initiative
1 hour, 34 minutesBiden administration officials and others gathered for the launch of Women LEAD, an initiative focused on advancing women's global civic and political leadership in the digital age, at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. They discussed how the Biden administration is advancing women's political participation and covered a variety of topics including building a leadership pipeline for women and girls, tackling online gender-based violence against women leaders, and closing the gender gap.
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Senate Republican Leaders Discuss Legislative Agenda
16 minutesSen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other Senate Republican leaders discussed their legislative agenda amid calls for President Biden to step down as the Democratic presidential nominee and the NATO summit in Washington, DC. When asked about adversaries watching President Biden and potentially being more aggressive because of the perceived weakness within the administration, Sen. McConnell fielded the question to Senate Democrats and said, "Completely unrelated to who happens to be in the White House at the moment, we need to step up." He advocated for the U.S. to make support for NATO and allies in the Pacific clear, and emphasized that "we are all in this together."
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Senate Democratic Leaders Discuss Legislative Agenda
15 minutesSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reiterated his support for President Biden despite growing concerns over his health and mental acuity and calls for him to end his reelection bid following his performance in the first presidential debate. Sen. Schumer spoke about this and other legislative agenda items during a news conference on Capitol Hill.
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Campaign 2024: Fmr. Pres. Donald Trump Holds Rally in Doral, FL
1 hour, 19 minutes2024 GOP presumptive presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump criticized President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on crime, the border and President Biden's acuity during a rally held in Doral, Florida. The former president also challenged President Biden to an immediate second debate and a round of golf. President Biden's campaign released a statement responding to former President Trump's criticism and challenge saying, "Donald Trump is a liar, a convict, and a fraud only out for himself - par for the course." During his remarks, the former president again claimed illegal border crossers are taking the jobs of the Hispanic and Black communities. The campaign event came less than a week before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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U.S. Senate: 07/10/2024
8 hours, 56 minutesThe Senate will continue work on executive and judicial nominations. They will also vote on whether to begin work on an abortion access measure.
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U.S. Senate: Debate on Abortion Access Bill
35 minutesSeveral Democratic Senators spoke about a bill supporting abortion access and other reproductive health care ahead of a vote on whether the Senate should move forward with the legislation.
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Washington Journal: Dr. Jacob Appel
31 minutesPhysician and medical historian Dr. Jacob Appel of the Icahn School of Medicine discussed the history of presidential illnesses and the role of the White House physician.
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Federal & State Officials Testify on Response to Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse
1 hour, 51 minutes"Today, no steel or concrete remains in the federal channel, all wreckage was removed, and the collapsed bridge area was cleared down - in some cases to a 60-foot depth" said Army Corps of Engineers Chief Lt. General Scott Spellmon. He along with Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt, and Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld testified on the response to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. They began the hearing by recognizing the tragic loss of life and thanking first responders for their work, before overviewing emergency response management efforts. They discussed a variety of topics including federal funding for bridge reconstruction, key takeaways from recovery and salvage efforts, the impact the collapse has on air quality and traffic flow, and how the collapse has impacted shipping capabilities for businesses in rural communities.
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President Biden Delivers Remarks at AFL-CIO Meeting
9 minutesPresident Biden delivered remarks at a meeting with national union leaders at the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, DC. "We're gonna build this country from the bottom up and the middle out, not the top down," he said, and drew a contrast between himself and his Republican presidential challenger Donald Trump on plans for the economy and labor. He was introduced by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. This event occurred amid talks within the Democratic Party on whether President Biden should remain as the Democratic presidential candidate, following widespread criticism of his debate performance against former President Trump.
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Treasury Secretary Testifies on State of Int'l Financial System
2 hours, 55 minutesTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified on the state of the international financial system before the House Financial Services Committee. She said she was optimistic about the U.S. economy due to signs of a "strong labor market" and decreasing inflation, adding that the supply of labor had "surged" since the early stages of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. She was also critical of the tax cuts passed during former President Trump's tenure and the policy's impact on the national debt and deficit, saying, "it was costly, it was regressive, it did not pay for itself..." Moreover, when asked about President Biden's mental acuity, Secretary Yellen responded that he was "extremely effective" in meetings, including multi-hour international meetings.
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U.S. Senate: Debate on Abortion Access Bill
32 minutesSeveral Democratic Senators spoke about a bill supporting abortion access and other reproductive health care ahead of a vote on whether the Senate should move forward with the legislation.
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Washington Journal: Dr. Jacob Appel
30 minutesPhysician and medical historian Dr. Jacob Appel of the Icahn School of Medicine discussed the history of presidential illnesses and the role of the White House physician.
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Federal Reserve Chair Testifies on Monetary Policy Report
3 hours, 3 minutesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before Congress for a second day in a row, reiterating what he told senators, that more positive economic and inflation data are needed before interest rates can be cut. Chair Powell appeared before the House Financial Services Committee to deliver the Federal Reserve's semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. He also engaged with lawmakers on other topics including capital requirements for banks, bank stress testing, housing market challenges and the Fed's independence.
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Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su Speaks at Latino Leadership Conference
14 minutesActing Labor Secretary Julie Su delivered remarks at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials' (NALEO) 41st annual conference in Las Vegas. She touted the Biden administration's efforts to create jobs and shrink the unemployment gap. In addition, she advocated for labor laws and stressed the need for fair wages, heat standards for a safe working environment, and employment protections for immigration status.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin & State Lawmakers Discuss "Project 2025"
1 hour, 28 minutesRep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and state lawmakers discussed "Project 2025" policy proposals at an event hosted by the Center for American Progress. Topics included the implications "Project 2025" proposals will have on democracy, countering efforts to increase executive power in state government, and how religion and politics interact. The Project 2025 proposal is a conservative political agenda blueprint for a second Trump presidency.
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Union, Environmental, & Reproductive Rights Advocates Discuss "Project 2025"
53 minutesUnion, reproductive rights, and environmental advocates are among the panelists who discussed "Project 2025" policy proposals at an event hosted by the Center for American Progress. Topics included how "Project 2025" proposals could impact election security, infrastructure investment, workforce rights, and reproductive health. The Project 2025 proposal is a conservative political agenda blueprint for a second Trump presidency.