C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 06/20/2024
3 hours, 15 minutesCommittee for a Responsible Federal Budget's Maya MacGuineas discusses new government projections on the national debt and Issue One's Zach Wamp and Tim Roemer will discuss election security.
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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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Washington Journal: Zach Wamp & Tim Roemer
32 minutesFormer Reps. Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Tim Roemer (D-IN), Co-Chairs of the National Council on Election Integrity, discussed funding for election security and potential threats to the democratic process.
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Federal Officials & Business Leaders Discuss Economic Outlook With City Mayors
1 hour, 3 minutesTreasury Department officials and business leaders join mayorsto discuss economic issues at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meetingin Kansas City, Missouri.
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Washington Journal: Open Phones
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Sens. Graham & Blumenthal on Designating Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism
23 minutesSens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduce legislation designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Countries currently designated as state sponsors of terrorism under U.S. law are Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
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Hearing on Challenges to Social Security Disability Programs
1 hour, 55 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.
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Washington Journal: Maya MacGuineas
24 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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ATF Director & Senior DEA Official Discuss Public Safety at Mayors' Conference
1 hour, 8 minutesSteve Dettelbach, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and a Drug Enforcement Administration official discuss public safety issues at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Los Angeles Mayor Leads Discussion on Homelessness at Conference
1 hour, 12 minutesLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) participates in a conversation on homelessness at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Discussion on New Decentralized Web Platforms
1 hour, 4 minutesThe Public Knowledge nonprofit hosted an event at the U.S. Capitol on new technologies and their impact on society. In this portion of the event, panelists discussed the benefits of decentralized web platforms. Panelists included Mary Camacho, executive director of peer-to-peer application framework Holochain, and Rachel Green Horn, head of communications at Filecoin Foundation data storage. Public Knowledge CEO Chris Lewis delivered opening remarks.
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Rep. Anna Eshoo on Emerging AI Technologies
20 minutesThe Public Knowledge nonprofit hosted an event at the U.S. Capitol on the latest technologies and their impact on society. In this portion of the event, Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) discussed what Congress can do to address the promises and perils of artificial intelligence, such as passing laws that protect consumers, promote competition, mitigate misinformation, and protect national security. Rep. Eshoo is retiring after the 118th Congress ends and has served in the U.S. House since 1993.
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Rep. John Garamendi Speaks at Arms Control Conference
59 minutesRep. John Garamendi (D-CA), ranking member on the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, spoke about the United States' nuclear posture, policy and spending. He was one of several featured speakers at the Arms Control Association's annual conference in Washington, DC.
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Sens. Graham & Blumenthal on Designating Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism
24 minutesSens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. "Anybody that does a defense agreement with North Korea should be a state sponsor of terrorism," said Sen. Graham, referring to North Korea's nuclear program. His remarks were echoed by Sen. Blumenthal, who held up a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent state visit to North Korea, a country already designated by the U.S. as a sponsor of terrorism. Other countries already designated by the U.S. at the time of this event were Cuba, Iran, and Syria. The senators explained additional reasons for the designation and described why it mattered, explaining it would send an important message to the world and, practically speaking, would restrict Russia's sovereign immunity in U.S. courts and strengthen sanctions against the country.
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Discussion on Opposition to Biden Admin. Title IX Rules for Transgender Students
2 hours, 3 minutesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and other states' officials joined Heritage Foundation's panel discussions to voice their opposition against the Biden administration's new Title IX rules, which ban unequal treatment of transgender students in schools or school-sanctioned activities receiving federal funding. The new expanded rules were announced in April 2024 and were scheduled to take effect in August 2024. Several states, including Florida, filed lawsuits. A federal district court judge temporarily blocked the new rules in four states: Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, and Idaho. Activists and legal experts also participated in the discussions.
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U.S. Conference of Mayors Leadership Hold Opening Press Conference
38 minutesHillary Schieve, the independent mayor of Reno, Nevada and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, held a news conference on the group's agenda to kick off the conference's annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Among the mayors joining her at the podium were Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) and Columbus, Ohio Mayor Andy Ginther (D), with the latter being the organization's current vice president and incoming president. Topics addressed included mental health investment, gun violence, and homelessness.
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Federal Officials & Business Leaders Discuss Economic Outlook With City Mayors
1 hour, 4 minutesTreasury Department officials and business leaders joined mayors from around the country for a discussion on economic issues at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Several topics were addressed, including affordable housing investment, retirement savings programs for low- and moderate-income families, the economic outlook for the country's metropolitan areas, and accessing federals funds made available through federal legislation, such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
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ATF Director & Senior DEA Official Discuss Public Safety at Mayors' Conference
1 hour, 2 minutesBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Principal Deputy Administrator George Papadopoulos discussed public safety issues at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Several topics were addressed, including gun trafficking and gun violence, policing and first amendment rights, threats posed by criminal cartels, and the fentanyl crisis.
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Los Angeles Mayor Leads Discussion on Homelessness at Conference
1 hour, 11 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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Sens. Graham & Blumenthal on Designating Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism
25 minutesSens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. "Anybody that does a defense agreement with North Korea should be a state sponsor of terrorism," said Sen. Graham, referring to North Korea's nuclear program. His remarks were echoed by Sen. Blumenthal, who held up a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent state visit to North Korea, a country already designated by the U.S. as a sponsor of terrorism. Other countries already designated by the U.S. at the time of this event were Cuba, Iran, and Syria. The senators explained additional reasons for the designation and described why it mattered, explaining it would send an important message to the world and, practically speaking, would restrict Russia's sovereign immunity in U.S. courts and strengthen sanctions against the country.
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Discussion on Opposition to Biden Admin. Title IX Rules for Transgender Students
2 hours, 3 minutesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and other states' officials joined Heritage Foundation's panel discussions to voice their opposition against the Biden administration's new Title IX rules, which ban unequal treatment of transgender students in schools or school-sanctioned activities receiving federal funding. The new expanded rules were announced in April 2024 and were scheduled to take effect in August 2024. Several states, including Florida, filed lawsuits. A federal district court judge temporarily blocked the new rules in four states: Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, and Idaho. Activists and legal experts also participated in the discussions.
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Campaign 2024: Lara Trump Speaks at Turning Point Action Conference
23 minutesLara Trump, Republican National Committee Co-Chair and daughter-in-law to former president Dondald Trump, delivered remarks at The Peoples Convention, hosted by Turning Point Action in Detroit. She covered a variety of topics including election integrity, fundraising, and the 2024 election. Regarding election integrity, Lara Trump promised to prosecute anyone who cheats in an election and advocated for Republicans to become more active in election oversight.
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U.S. Conference of Mayors Leadership Hold Opening Press Conference
37 minutesHillary Schieve, the independent mayor of Reno, Nevada and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, held a news conference on the group's agenda to kick off the conference's annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Among the mayors joining her at the podium were Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) and Columbus, Ohio Mayor Andy Ginther (D), with the latter being the organization's current vice president and incoming president. Topics addressed included mental health investment, gun violence, and homelessness.
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Federal Officials & Business Leaders Discuss Economic Outlook With City Mayors
1 hour, 5 minutesTreasury Department officials and business leaders joined mayors from around the country for a discussion on economic issues at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Several topics were addressed, including affordable housing investment, retirement savings programs for low- and moderate-income families, the economic outlook for the country's metropolitan areas, and accessing federals funds made available through federal legislation, such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Public Affairs Events
17 hours, 2 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.