jessica rosenworcel is an extremely qualified nominee with widespread bipartisan support. this is not the time to leave the agency leaderless. ms. rosenworcel, i'm not sure if you coined it, but you certainly popularized the phrase the homework gap. and i would like for you to talk about the progress that you've made and the progress that you think you can make as the chair of the commission. >> thank you for the question, senator. when i was growing up, i didn't need an internet connection to do my homework. it was paper and pencil and i had to make sure my brother stayed out of the room. those days are gone, every child needs an internet connection to fully participate in school, even before the pandemic, but the pandemic has shined a light on it like nothing else. you don't need to have children sitting in the parking lot outside of fast food restaurants just to attend a virtual class. and i am really pleased that at the fcc we've been able to make some meaningful difference because of the emergency connectivity fund which is a fund that this congress helped set up to cl

live on c-span3 the confirmation hearing for federal communications commission chair nominee jessica rosenworcel commerce committee. if confirmed she will be the first woman to serve in this capacity. the committee will take up other nominations occluding commissioner of the federal trade commission, and at 10:30 a.m. eastern on c-span.org and the c-span now mobile video app a virtual meeting of the house appropriations subcommittee to discuss the u.s. role in global covid faxing equity. watch this week on the c-span networks or you can watch our full coverage on c-span now, our new mobile video app. head over to c-span.org for scheduling information or to stream video live or on-demand anytime. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. >> washington unfiltered, c-span in your pocket, download c-span now today. >> former u.s. ambassador to the u.n. nikki haley spoke at the republican jewish coalition leadership meeting in las vegas. the former south carolina governor talked about her time at the u.n. and the trump administration's support for israel. this is just over 20 minutes. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> i lo

and on c-span3, a confirmation hearing for several executive nominees including jessica rosenworcel tochair of the federal communications commission. she is currently the acting chair of the fcc. later an update on the southwest u.s. border. that senate hearing starts at 2:30 eastern. watch all of our coverage online at c-span.org or watch more coverage on c-span now, our new video app. >> the senate energy and natural resources committee examined the contributing factors of rising energy costs. lawmakers also heard about steps the federal government could take to provide some relief.

. >> next the confirmation hearing for jessica rosenworcel to the fcc chair. she and other biden administration nominees testified before a senate committee for three hours. >> today the commerce committee will consider very important nominees and i want to thank them for their willingness to serve. first will consider the nomination of jessica rosenworcel to be commissioner and chair of the federal communicationsal commission. senator blumenthal will be providing a formal introduction but but i would like to say a few words. the pandemic has magnified the deep digital divide in our country and if confirmed chairwoman rosenworcel will be responsible for leading the agencies important work to ensure broadband accessibility for all americans. all schools transition studentsr to learning at home last year, 20% of students in washington state did not have reliable internet connection that would allow them to participate in remote learning. over 16 million k-12 students in the united states did not have access to reliable broadband at the beginning of thehe pandemi

on wednesday live on c-span3, the confirmation hearing for jessica rosenworcel is confirmed that she will be the first woman to serve in this capacity and she will take -- the committee will take up other nominations including commissioner of the federal trade commission. at 10:30 e -- a.m. eastern, a virtual meeting of the house subcommittee to discuss the u.s. role in global vaccine equity. watch next week on the c-span networks or watch our full coverage on c-span now, our new mobile video app. head over to c-span.org for scheduling information to stream video live and on-demand any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of governments. >> "washington journal" continues. host: we are back with rachel cohrs, the washington correspondent for s.t.a.t. news talking about the intersection of politics and stat -- and policy to discuss efforts by congress and the biden administration to address rising prescription drug costs. rachel, good morning. let us jump straight into it. lawmakers will begin debate on the president's build back better plan next week including in that bill is an agreeme

on wednesday live on c-span3, the confirmation hearing for jessica rosenworcel is confirmed that sheill be the first woman to serve in this capacity and she will take -- the committee will take up other nominations including commissioner of the federal trade commission. at 10:30 e -- a.m. eastern, a virtual meeting of the house subcommittee to discuss the u.s. role in global vaccine equity. watch next week on the c-span networks or watch our full

commerce committee for a hearing of several biden administration nominees, including democratic jessica rosenworcel to lead the sec. live coverage on c-span3.

[inaudible conversations] >> wednesday chair nominee jessica rosenworcel and other nominees testify at a conference hearing before the senate commerce, science and transportation committee. watch live beginning at 10 a.m. eastern on c-span3, online c-span.org or watch full coverage on c-span now, our new video app. >> get c-span on the go. watch today's biggest political events live or on-demand anytime anywhere on our new mobile video app c-span now. access top highlights, listen to c-span radio and discover new podcasts all for free. get c-span now today. >> now a discussion on ways the united states and its allies and better combat disinformation and cyber attacks. the american enterprise institute hosts this event. >> good afternoon. welcome to the american enterprise institute live web event on combating disinformation. my name is john ferrari, i'm a nonresident senior fellow here at aei why work on acquisition and innovation topics following

and on c-span3, a confirmation hearing for several executive nominees including jessica rosenworcel to be chair of the federal communications commission. she is currently the acting chair of the fcc. later an update on the southwest u.s. border. that senate hearing starts at 2:30 eastern. watch all of our coverage online at c-span.org or watch more coverage on c-span now, our new video app. >> the senate energy and natural resources committee examined the contributing factors of rising energy costs. lawmakers also heard about steps the federal government could take to provide some relief. the hearing is just over two hours. [inaudible conversations] >> come to order. the committee's meeting today to vote on two nominations and to hold a hearing on energy price trends. parts of the business -- purpose of the businessth meeting are ae to vote on two nominations that were postponed because not all the senators we needed for the vote were present. ms. laura daniels davis and ms. sarah bronin. since we still don't have all the senators we need, i propose a recess to business meetings subjec

i'm particularly delighted and honored to introduce jessica rosenworcel as the president's nominee and first female chair of the federal communications commission. equally importantly, as a daughter of connecticut, specifically west hartford and wesley and although she went to new york university for law school, but i've worked with her closely as have many members of the years and i know that we are very familiar with her qualifications on this committee. she got her start first as professional staff andst then aa legal advisor. senator rockefeller and has been a distinguished champion energetic and aggressive champion of consumers, causes of privacy and net neutrality. i've worked with her on slighting the abuses of robo call and efforts to provide for spectrum coordination, but apart from all of those specific issues, a very extraordinary ability to put complex issues in terms of everyday americans to understand. she described the increasing digital divide that unfortunately increasingly impedes children in their efforts to stay current in studies when they need broadband access and

live on c-span3, the confirmation hearing for federal communications commission chair nominee jessica rosenworcelsenate commerce committee. if confirmed she will be the first woman to serve in this capacity and the committee will take up other nominations including commissioner of the federal trade commission. 10:30 a.m. eastern on c-span.org and the mobile video weight -- app, a virtual meeting of the house appropriations subcommittee to discuss the role of the u.s. and global vaccine equity. watch this week on the c-span networks or on c-span now, our noble art -- our new mobile video app or head over to c-span.org for scheduling information or to stream video anytime. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. >> tuesday, homeland security secretary alejandra mayorkas testifies on the administration's border and immigration policies. watch live starting at 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span3, online on c-span.org or on c-span now, our new video app. >> "washington journal" continues. host: congresswoman lois frankel is on your screen joining sba zoom -- via zoom. congresswoman, starting with the bu

live on c-span3, the confirmation hearing for federal communications commission chair nominee jessica rosenworcel confirmed, she will be the first woman to serve in this capacity. the committee will also take other nominations, including commissioner of the federal trade commission. at 10:30 a.m. eastern on cspan.org and the c-span now mobile app, a virtual meeting in the house appropriations subcommittee to discuss the u.s. role in global covid vaccine equity. you can watch our full coverage on c-span now, our new mobile video app. also had over to cspan.org first get -- head over to cspan.org to get -- c-span, your unfiltered view of government. >> what impact will the texas abortion law have on communities and families? the house judiciary committee asked both pro-choice and pro-life advocates. watch on c-span2, online at cspan.org, or watchful coverage on c-span now, our new free video app. >> "washington journal" continues. host: tom smith is back with us. he sirs -- he serves as executive director of the american civil -- american society of civil engineers. it is the nation's oldest engine

on wednesday live on c-span3, the confirmation hearing for jessica rosenworcel is confirmed that sheill be the first woman to serve in this capacity and she will take -- the committee will take up other nominations including commissioner of the federal trade commission. at 10:30 e -- a.m. eastern, a virtual meeting of the house subcommittee to discuss the u.s. role in global vaccine equity. watch next week on the c-span networks or watch our full coverage on c-span now, our new mobile video app. head over to c-span.org for scheduling information to stream video live and on-demand any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of governments. >> "washington journal" continues. host: we are back with rachel cohrs, the washington correspondent for s.t.a.t. news talking about the intersection of politics and stat -- and policy to discuss efforts by congress and the biden administration to address rising prescription drug costs. rachel, good morning. let us jump straight into it. lawmakers will begin debate on the president's build back better plan next week including in that bill is an agreement

live on c-span3, the confirmation hearing for federal communications commission chair nominee jessica rosenworcel confirmed, she will be the first woman to serve in this capacity. the committee will also take other nominations, including commissioner of the federal trade commission. at 10:30 a.m. eastern on cspan.org and the c-span now mobile app, a virtual meeting in the house appropriations subcommittee to discuss the u.s. role in global covid vaccine equity. you can watch our full coverage on c-span now, our new mobile video app. also had over to cspan.org first get -- head over to cspan.org to get -- c-span, your unfiltered view of government. >> what impact will the texas abortion law have on communities and families? the house judiciary committee asked both pro-choice and pro-life advocates. watch on c-span2, online at cspan.org, or watchful coverage on c-span now, our new free video app. >> "washington journal" continues. host: tom smith is back with us. he sirs -- he serves as executive director of the american civil -- american society of civil engineers. it is the nation's oldest engine

. >> next the confirmation hearing for jessica rosenworcel to the fcc chair. she and other biden administration nominees testified before a senate committee for three hours. >> today the commerce committee will consider very important nominees and i want to thank them for their willingness to serve. first will consider the nomination of jessica rosenworcel to be commissioner and chair of the federal communicationsal commission. senator blumenthal will be providing a formal introduction but but i would like to say a few words. the pandemic has magnified the deep digital divide in our country and if confirmed chairwoman rosenworcel will be responsible for leading the agencies important work to ensure broadband accessibility for all americans. all schools transition studentsr