president trump's nominee for an open seat on the national labor relations board, john ring, testified today at a confirmation hearing. that's next on c-span3. then, an update on train safety and implementation of the positive train control system. after that, former federal reserve chairs janet yellen and ben bernanke sit down for a conversation. c-span's "washington

journal," live evidence wiery d news and policy issues that impact you. in light of the recent school shooting, a number of experts will weigh in on gun legislation and safety. join the conversation all morning with your phone calls, e-mails, facebook comments and tweets. be sure to watch c-span's "washington journal" live at 7:00 eastern friday morning to join the discussion. next, a confirmation hearing for national labor relations board nominee john ring. he was asked about potential conflicts of interest at the senate health education labor and pensions committee hearing. if confirmed by the senate, he would serve a five-year term on the board. >> the senate committee on health, education, labor and pensions will please come to order. this morning, we're holing a hearing on the nomination of john ring to serve as a member of the national labor relations board. senator murray and i will each have an openingta