C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Georgetown University Hosts Global Dialogues Conference - Part 1
1 hour, 12 minutesInternational scholars discussed global challenges and opportunities for diplomacy as a part of Georgetown University's Global Dialogues conference held in Washington, DC. Topics included Palestinian solidarity protests on college campuses, the rise in nationalism, and how the Global North and Global South can work to create a new understanding of world order.
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IRS Commissioner Testifies on Presidents 2025 Budget Request
2 hours, 6 minutes"I'm pleased to report that we saw a strong 2024 tax season for the nation - one of our best in history," said IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel during his opening testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the president's 2025 budget request. Several topics were discussed, including modernization efforts, customer service challenges, fraud mitigation, and workforce development. Commissioner Werfel also touched upon the agency's focus on high income individuals and businesses making over $400,000 a year, particularly those who have not paid their legally owed taxes.
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EPA Administrator Testifies on President's 2025 Budget Request
2 hours, 26 minutesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. He answered questions on a variety of topics including a recently announced rule involving power plant pollution reduction, water infrastructure, carbon capture storage, recycling, and concerns about overreach at the EPA.
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Lawmakers Discuss the Equal Rights Amendment - Part 1
37 minutesSen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) discussed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) at an event hosted by Georgetown University Law School. They advocated for the amendment to become a permanent fixture in the constitution and discussed its importance. Additionally, they discussed how not fortifying the amendment could leave it open to interpretation by the Supreme Court.
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Lawmakers Discuss the Equal Rights Amendment - Part 2
41 minutesRep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), spoke at an event hosted by Georgetown University Law School. They stressed the importance of the ERA, expressed how many progressive issues involving inclusivity fall under it, and how many of these issues have become mainstream among states. Additionally, they discussed how not fortifying the amendment could leave it open to scrutiny by the Supreme Court. Currently, 35 of the required 38 states have ratified the amendment.
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Homeland Security Secretary Testifies on President's 2025 Budget
2 hours, 11 minutesHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified on the president's 2025 budget request during a public hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The hearing occurred one day after the Democratic-controlled Senate dismissed impeachment articles against the secretary. A few Republican senators criticized the move during the hearing. Others focused on topics related to border security, fentanyl interdiction and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal application process.
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Fmr. Homeland Security Secretary & Federal Judge Discuss Democracy
1 hour, 33 minutesFormer Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and retired U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit Judge Michael Luttig sat down for a conversation on the state of democracy hosted by the American Bar Association. Judge Luttig was outspoken about the January 6 Capitol attack's negative impact on democracy, having testified before the House select committee tasked with investigating January 6. This discussion was a part of the bar association's annual conference in Washington, DC.
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Discussion on Environmental Policy & Progress
1 hour, 28 minutesAcademics and policy advocates discussed the state of environmental policy with the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including the history of environmental policy, how the environment has progressed over the last few decades, and how climate change impacts environmental science.
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Campaign 2024: Progressive Candidate Training Sessions in Atlanta on Crafting a Campaign Voice
59 minutesFuture progressive political candidates participated in training sessions in Atlanta aimed at improving their electability. This portion focused on crafting an effective and authentic campaign voice as well as ways to broadcast that voice on digital platforms.
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IRS Commissioner Testifies on Presidents 2025 Budget Request
2 hours, 6 minutes"I'm pleased to report that we saw a strong 2024 tax season for the nation - one of our best in history," said IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel during his opening testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the president's 2025 budget request. Several topics were discussed, including modernization efforts, customer service challenges, fraud mitigation, and workforce development. Commissioner Werfel also touched upon the agency's focus on high income individuals and businesses making over $400,000 a year, particularly those who have not paid their legally owed taxes.
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Discussion on Reducing Intergenerational Poverty
1 hour, 40 minutesAcademics and policy advocates joined the Brooking's Institution's Center for Economic Security and Opportunity in Washington, DC, for a discussion on a report from the National Academies on reducing intergenerational poverty. Several topics were addressed, including the drivers and root causes of poverty, racial disparities, access to housing, the impact of the family, and labor and income challenges. They also touched upon how investment in education and low-income communities can improve quality of life for families experiencing poverty.
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Discussion on International Development and Foreign Assistance
1 hour, 25 minutesThe Society for International Development-United States held its 2024 annual conference, with the theme "World in Crisis: Sparks of Hope." In this final portion of the event, Millenium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright touched on the mission of her organization, its role in international development, and its outlook for the future. Also, a panel of officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) discussed importance of humanitarian assistance and foreign aid.
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Campaign 2024: Vice President Harris on Abortion Rights in Washington, DC
20 minutesVice President Kamala Harris told supporters a second Trump presidency would include "more bans, more suffering and less freedom" in her remarks on abortion rights at the annual EMILY's List gala in Washington, DC. She highlighted abortion bans that had taken effect across the country following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, including in Texas which banned all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest. In May 2024, Florida implemented a six week ban on abortions. EMILY's List is an organization dedicated to electing politicians who support abortion rights.
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UnitedHealth CEO Testifies on Change Healthcare Cyber Attack Before Senate
2 hours, 18 minutesUnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty apologized for the chaos after cyber attackers targeted one of its companies, Change Healthcare, in February 2024. Mr. Witty's apology came as he testified during a public hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. UnitedHealth Group is the largest health care insurance company in the U.S., and one of the largest companies in the world. As he departed the more than two-hour long hearing, protesters confronted the CEO. Mr. Witty was also scheduled to testify before a House subcommittee on the same day.
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Hearing on Pipelines & Hazardous Materials Safety
2 hours, 1 minuteSafety stakeholders from the Transportation Department, American Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, and Pipeline Safety Trust testified on reauthorizing the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023. They discussed the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration programs and addressed multiple topics including fuel and critical energy resource transportation, pipeline safety concerns, liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, and innovation and technological investments.
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Homeland Security Secretary Testifies on President's 2025 Budget
2 hours, 9 minutesHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified on the president's 2025 budget request during a public hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The hearing occurred one day after the Democratic-controlled Senate dismissed impeachment articles against the secretary. A few Republican senators criticized the move during the hearing. Others focused on topics related to border security, fentanyl interdiction and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal application process.