CSPAN - Public Affairs Events

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Public Affairs Events

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CSPAN's Public Affairs Events highlights a live Washington Journal conversation featuring Senator Tim Scott, Neera Tandon, and Kevin Hassett discussing the Milken Institute and Select USA Investment Summits. Simultaneously, C-SPAN 2 airs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Kaine updating on the Iran war after an UAE attack, while C-SPAN 3 covers housing finance with Federal Reserve officials. The broadcast previews November 5th elections, noting Republicans' focus on immigration achievements versus Democrats' reliance on President Trump's low approval ratings and high gas prices to sway voters in Ohio primaries. [Automatically generated summary]
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Watch Washington Journal Live 00:01:52
	Our country would be a better place if every American just watched one hour a week.
	They could pick one, two, or three.
	Join us for a live three-hour conversation with a variety of congressional members and Washington influencers.
	You can watch Washington Journal live every morning at 7 a.m. Eastern on C-SPAN, C-SPAN Now, or online at c-SPAN.org.
	Here's a look at some of our live coverage today on the C-SPAN networks.
	At 11 a.m. Eastern on C-SPAN, we continue our coverage of the Milken Institute's all-day global conference with remarks by Senator Tim Scott, the president of the Center for American Progress, Neera Tandon, and other speakers.
	And at 3 p.m., the director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, makes remarks at the Select USA Investment Summit hosted by the Commerce Department.
	Over on C-SPAN 2 at 8 a.m., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Chair of the Joint Chiefs, General Dan Kaine, give an update on the Iran war after reports of an Iranian attack in the UAE.
	Then at 9 a.m. Eastern, more from the Select USA Summit with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldon, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
	And in the afternoon at 2.30, we continue our coverage of the Milken Conference with remarks by former Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, former Virginia Governor Glenn Younken, and FIFA President Johnny Infantino.
	And on C-SPAN 3 at 9, the Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve for Supervision and other officials speak at the 2026 Women in Housing and Finance Symposium.
	You can also watch live on C-SPAN Now, our free mobile video app, and online at c-SPAN.org.
Housing, Health, and Primary Races 00:01:05
	Coming up on C-SPAN's Washington Journal, Karen Kassler with the State House News Bureau previews the Ohio primary races to watch as voters cast their ballots for governor, U.S. House, and Senate.
	Then the Cato Institute's Michael Cannon and Johns Hopkins Elizabeth Fowler on their proposal to change how health insurance is offered by employers.
	And Zachary Shemtaub with SCOTUS Blog will talk about the Supreme Court's Louisiana gerrymandering ruling and other legal challenges to congressional redistricting.
	Washington Journal starts now.
	It's the Washington Journal for May the 5th this November.
	Voters will head to the polls to decide which party will hold power in the House and Senate.
	Republicans are banking on legislative achievements, especially when it comes to immigration, to prove to voters they should remain in power.
	Democrats, however, are depending on President Trump's low approval ratings and economic issues like gas prices to make the case they should be the ones in charge.

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Watch Washington Journal Live 00:01:52

Our country would be a better place if every American just watched one hour a week.

They could pick one, two, or three.

Join us for a live three-hour conversation with a variety of congressional members and Washington influencers.

You can watch Washington Journal live every morning at 7 a.m. Eastern on C-SPAN, C-SPAN Now, or online at c-SPAN.org.

Here's a look at some of our live coverage today on the C-SPAN networks.

At 11 a.m. Eastern on C-SPAN, we continue our coverage of the Milken Institute's all-day global conference with remarks by Senator Tim Scott, the president of the Center for American Progress, Neera Tandon, and other speakers.

And at 3 p.m., the director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, makes remarks at the Select USA Investment Summit hosted by the Commerce Department.

Over on C-SPAN 2 at 8 a.m., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Chair of the Joint Chiefs, General Dan Kaine, give an update on the Iran war after reports of an Iranian attack in the UAE.

Then at 9 a.m. Eastern, more from the Select USA Summit with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldon, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox.

And in the afternoon at 2.30, we continue our coverage of the Milken Conference with remarks by former Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, former Virginia Governor Glenn Younken, and FIFA President Johnny Infantino.

And on C-SPAN 3 at 9, the Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve for Supervision and other officials speak at the 2026 Women in Housing and Finance Symposium.

You can also watch live on C-SPAN Now, our free mobile video app, and online at c-SPAN.org.

Housing, Health, and Primary Races 00:01:05

Coming up on C-SPAN's Washington Journal, Karen Kassler with the State House News Bureau previews the Ohio primary races to watch as voters cast their ballots for governor, U.S. House, and Senate.

Then the Cato Institute's Michael Cannon and Johns Hopkins Elizabeth Fowler on their proposal to change how health insurance is offered by employers.

And Zachary Shemtaub with SCOTUS Blog will talk about the Supreme Court's Louisiana gerrymandering ruling and other legal challenges to congressional redistricting.

Washington Journal starts now.

It's the Washington Journal for May the 5th this November.

Voters will head to the polls to decide which party will hold power in the House and Senate.

Republicans are banking on legislative achievements, especially when it comes to immigration, to prove to voters they should remain in power.

Democrats, however, are depending on President Trump's low approval ratings and economic issues like gas prices to make the case they should be the ones in charge.