p.m. eastern on c-span two. michigan governor gretchen whitmer talks about her role in leading the state during the 2020 election and covid-19 pandemic. politico hosts this event. i want to start with the role of governors in 2020. you are only a year into your first term when covid it. this, 2020 has thrown governors into the national spotlight in significant ways, from fighting the pandemic to climbing out of a recession. presidential election. as you look back, what has been the toughest decision you have had to make and why? gov. whitmer: there is no playbook for the nations governors to be in a global pandemic. and dealing with a recession accompanying it. and have federal government that was in such disarray around harnessing the power and intelligence and will of the american people to fight a common enemy. i don't know that i have even processed 2020. i probably will at some point. i will say, as one of the governors who has been trying to lead my state through this, i am grateful that i have other govern

eastern on c-span. jennifer granholm, the energy secretary nominee. linda thomas-greenfield, nominated for un ambassador. and at 3:00 p.mstern on c-span, the former obama white house chief of staff, denis mcdonough, nominated for secretary of veterans affairs. thursday, at 10 a clock a.m. eastern come on c-span, one hearing for two nominees, marcia fudge for secretary of housing and urban development, and cecilia rouse, nominated for chair, council of economic advisors. watch the confirmation hearings live on c-span and c-span3, on demand at c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. earlier today, former federal reserve chair, janet yellen, was ceremonially sworn in by vice president harris as any treasury secretary. -- as the new treasury secretary. she becomes the first woman to hold the position in u.s. history. here is a look. >> we are ready now. >> ok. raise your right hand. i janet yellen do solemnly swear. >> i janet yellen do solemnly swear. >> that i will support and defend the constitution of the u.s. >> that i will support and defend the constitution of the u.s. against on >>

c-span to viewers as a public service. >> here's a look at our primetime schedule. starting at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span -- >> book tv on c-span2 has top, nonfiction books and authors every weekend. saturday, at 4:00 p.m. eastern, the book, the f.b.i. way, former f.b.i. assistant director for counterintelligence on the organization's standards and how it operates. then, at 5:15, epidemiologist talks about her book "viral b.s.: medical myths and why we fall for them." and on afterwards, a discussion on the book "three wise men: a navy seal, a green beret" and interviewed by author and journalist kelly kennedy. watch book tv this weekend on c-span2. >> coming up live, the director of the national economic council on the biden administration's covid-19 economic relief plan. he's speaking at the u.s. conference of mayors winter meeting. we'll have it live at 5:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. until then, some of today's "washington journal." urse keep calling in on lines for the democrats, republicans, and independents. i want to turn now for congressman brendan boyle, the second district of pennsylvania.

p.m. eastern on c-span, c-span .org or listen on the c-span radio app. >> montana governor delivered his inaugural address where he talked about the coronavirus pandemic physical response ability and the economy. this runs about 15 minutes. >> please, raise your right ha hand. repeat after me. i do solemnly swear. >> do solemnly swear. >> that i will support. >> that i will support. >> protect. >> protect. >> to vent. >> and defend. >> the constitution of the united states. >> constitution of the united states. >> and the constitution of the state of montana. >> and the constitution of the state of montana. >> and that i will discharge the duties of my office. >> and i will discharge the duties of my office. >> with fidelity. >> with fidelity. >> so how we got. >> so help me god. >> congratulations. >> thank you. [applause] >> thank you for being here today. to my wife susan are two sons that are here, our daughter and our entire family it was your love and encouragement and support are the sole reasons i can stand here today and from the bottom of my he

p.m. eastern on c-span, c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. the lgbtq victory institute honors speaker nancy pelosi on the 10th anniversary of the repeal of "don't ask, do not tell." speaker pelosi tells about the work which into repealing the law which prevented gay service members from discussing their sexual orientation. this is one hour, 20 minutes. pelosi spoke about the work that went into repealing the law, which prevented gay and lesbian service members from discussing their sexual orientation. >> it is wonderful to join the international lgbtq conference. to the victory institute, thank you, thank you, thank you for your leadership and bravery, for your leaving the possibilities. a historic number of lgbtq ran becameice this year, and an ally. vice president

on the c-span networks. starting at 8:00 p.m. easternn c-span, the confirmation hearing for jennifer granholm to become the next energy secretary. on c-span two another confirmation hearing as denis mcdonough testifies to serve as veterans affairs secretary. on c-span3, american history tv, a look in the life of benjamin perez, who investigated nazi war crimes and served as chief u.s. prosecutor at the nuremberg trials. >> by and cabinet nominees are on capitol hill this week for their confirmation hearing. on thursday at 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span, one hearing for two nominees. ohio congresswoman marcia fudge for secretary of housing and urban development and cecilia rouse nominated for chair economic advisor. watch the confirmation hearings live on c-span, on demand at c-span.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. >> house speaker nancy pelosi holds a press briefing thursday to talk about the legislative agenda. watch live at 10:45 a.m. eastern on c-span3. >> do you solemnly swear that all things pertaining to the trial in the impea

p.m. eastern on c-span. you can also watch it cspan.org or greater listen on the free c-span radio app. our conversation with russia's ambassador to the united states for discussion on u.s. russia relations under the biden administration. it could or - terrorism in the coronavirus pandemic. >> my name is john allen, the president of the brookings institution . is a great pleasure to welcome you all this afternoon to the event entitled u.s. russia relations . the conversation with the russian ambassador. trent the 20th century, the united states and russia have had a long and is storied relationship rated and has a various points balance to elements of cooperation, competition and even conflict. in his florida differences, the world war ii to the aftermath of 911, the united states and russia have indeed it found common cause throughout some of the greatest challenges in our recent history. it is worth stating that america as a nation of immigrants is benefited from russian blood the runs thickly in the veins

p.m. eastern on c-span. you can also watch at c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. >> you're watching c-span. your unfiltered view of government. c-span was created by america's cable television companies in 1979. today we're brought to you by these television companies who provide c-span to viewers as a public service. >> up next, new york governor andrew cuomo hold as briefing on his state's response to the coronavirus. from albany. this is about 50 minutes. governor cuomo: good morning. let's start from the left today. just for a change of pace. robert, budget director. deroseo, secretary to the governor. to my right, zucker. special counsel. kelly cummings, director of operations. gareth rhodes who has been working with us on this. today's day 311. here are the numbers. statewide positivity without microclusters, 8.21. with microclusters, 8.3. microclusters, 8.8. total results, 152,000. still a lower level of people getting tested. o it's going to change somewhat the sample. statewide death

p.m. eastern on c-span. next, secretary of state antony blinken delivers welcome the marts -- welcome remarks on his first day of the state department. he offers several priorities during this 10 minute address. sec. blinken: it is my honor and privilege to welcome back our new secretary of state, tony blinken. he has a familiar face in these halls, having served previously first and the bureau of european and canadian affairs and most recently as deputy harry secretary of state. he is well and favorably known to the department of state and career professionals. we are excited to have him as our new secretary of state. this is an unusual event. normally this room would be packed with thousands of cheering employees, i assure you that we had to take extraordinary measures to keep them away at this time. but, do not let that deceive you in any way, there is enormous enthusiasm from the career professionals who have worked with sec. blinken over the course of this year. he has a man of honor, integrity, vision,

p.m. >> cabinet nominees on capitol hill this week, confirmation hearing. wednesday 9:30 a.m. eastern on c-span michigan, and in c-span three doctor thomas greenfield nominated ambassador and 3:00 p.m. eastern on c-span, former obama white house chief of staff nominated for secretary of veterans affairs. thursday 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span, one hearing for two nominees marsha for sec. of involvement in this area nominated for two, council of economic watch the confirmation hearing on c-span c-span three. on-demand c-span.org or listen on the c-span radio app. listen to c-span podcasts, weekly. this week, former chief of staff in the h.w. bush administration and former deputy chief george w. bush administration's biden chief of staff. >> pay attention to the decisions being made by the president you don't want the president making government decisions. president should be making presidential decisions, not every settlement decision. to be blamed for every government decision but the president should be making presidential decisions and getting ready to make tough financial decisions of making

p.m. eastern on c-span two, stream it on c-span.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. >> president biden held a meeting earlier today on the economy with treasury secretary janet yellen. press. biden: there is an overwhelming consensus that this is a unique moment in this crisis. the cost of an an

p.m. eastern on c-span, online at c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. >> c-span's "washington journal." everyday, we're taking your calls live on the air on news of the day and we discussed policy issues that impact you. coming up monday morning, a ethics.on about and then we talk about president trump's days in office with the brookings institute. watch c-span's "washington journal" live at 7:00 eastern friday morning. be sure to join the discussion with your phone calls, facebook comments, text messages, and tweets. ♪ our guest is jack goldsmith professor of law at harvard university law school. he co-authored the book after trump: reconstructing the presidency. thank you for joining us. tell us the story of why you wrote this book, after trump? guest: bob bauer, white e

p.m. eastern on c-span. streaming or on-demand at c-span.org or listen on the free c-span radio app. use your mobile devices and go to c-span.org for the latest video, live and on-demand, to follow the transition of power. president trump, president-elect biden, news conferences, and event coverage at c-span.org. we take you back now to wsb-tv in atlanta for continuing coverage of the u.s. senate runoff elections in georgia, where david purdue seeks a second term against jon ossoff. and where republican senator, kelly loeffler, seeks to complete her term. you're watching live coverage on c-span. >> would continue live team coverage here -- we continue live team coverage here. 48% for david purdue. >> let's look at the evening's other race. you've got about 8% reporting. the absentees are still being counted. right now, it is rough i'll warnock enjoying a 51.8% -- rafael warnock enjoying a 51.8% lead. more than the results this evening is the faith in our runoff elections >> -- in our runoff elections. access

p.m. eastern on c-span, online at c-span.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. >> with the votes in the 2020 election confirmed by congress, attention turns to the inauguration of the 46th president. on january 20, joe biden and kamala harris take the oath of office as president and vice president of the u.s. 7:00ive coverage begins at a.m. eastern on wednesday, january 20. watch live on c-span, c-span.org, or listen with free c-span radio app. over the next four hours, we will show you some of what unfolded on the house and senate joint as congress met in session to count the electoral votes of the election. the process began in the house, with votes being counted in alphabetical order state-by-state. here we will see the first couple of states votes reported before the results of arizona's were protested. as this was happening, president trump was finishing remarks outside the white house, encouraging protesters to march to the capitol. madamege speaker -- speaker, the vice president and the united states senate. [applause] rep. pelosi: as the house comes to order for this important,

p.m. eastern on c-span. watch live, streaming or on-demand at c-span.org. or listen on the free c-span radio app. >> you're watching c-span. your unfiltered view of government. c-span was created by america's cable television companies in 1979. today we're brought to you by these television companies who provide c-span to viewers as a public service. journal" "washington continues. ned foley is with us. he is a law professor, author of " presidential elections and majority rule." than 24 hours away from the start of the process. tell us about the process and walk us through that as it would normally happen on the sixth of january. normally it is a ceremony. it is compelled by the constitution, the 12th amendment talks about this joint session of congress. the purpose is to receive the electoral college votes cast in in states by the electors the states. congress receives them, opens them and counts them. an hour takes less than and should not be controversial. obviously, this year is different. processnding the requires going back into history. ands a produc

p.m. eastern on c-span and on c-span two the senate is back to vote on the confirmation of lloyd austin as defense other possible nominations for the biden administration. saturday on the communicators author sarah freire discusses her book no filter, which chronicles the founding of instagram and the impact the app has had on the tech industry and society. >> you have to think that this reflects all of the celebrities around the world as well and all of the brands. c-span i am sure as an instagram, bloomberg as an instagram. it is all of these accounts doing instagram and then there are these homegrown people. these people who otherwise would not have a voice building these audiences without having to go through the normal gatekeepers. becoming a comedian without having to get books for set. becoming a fitness structure without having to become an equinox. this is a place where people can demonstrate where they are good at -- what they are good at and build a following and become famous. announcer: saturday at 6:30 p.m. eastern on the communicators on c-span. announcer: next today's widow

p.m. eastern on c-span's q&a. next, the johns hopkins school of public health hold a briefing with reporters on the rollout of the new covid-19 vaccines. they talk about current challenges, public health officials -- challenges public health officials face in delivering and administering vaccines and how planning could help. this is 35 minutes. >> welcome and thank you for joining us today. my name is ellen wilson and i will be the moderator for this expert briefing for the media, which is hosted by the johns hopkins bloomberg school of public health. this briefing will feature leading experts who discuss the challenges involved

c-span, c-span.org, and the free c-span radio app. >> here's what's coming up tonight on the three c-span networks. at 8:00 p.m. easternc-span, the lgbtq victory institute honors house speaker nancy pelosi for her work on the repeal of don't ask, don't tell on the 10th anniversary of the legislations repeal. two, watch book tv where authors discuss what they have written about the potential effects of the coronavirus pandemic on society. this discussion begins at 8:15 p.m. eastern. american history tv is on c-span3 at 8:00 eastern, north carolina professor kathleen do ball looks at the american revolution and the 1783 treaty of paris. great britain has officially left the european union and is no longer governed by european law. british lawmakers have voted to approve the trade agreement which was implemented on new year's day. we take you to the british house of commons for a debate and votes on the agreement. >> second reading. >> members will know that there will not be time. nonetheless, i should

p.m. eastern on c-span, online at c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app app. announcer: california congresswoman nancy pelosi was reelected as speaker of the house during the opening session of the 117th congress. here's a look at that vote.

p.m. eastern on c-span. online@c-span.org or listen on the free c pan radio app. >> california congressman speaker nancy pelosi was elected as speaker of the house and democrats control 222 house seats and republicans have 211. there are two vacancies in new york's 22nd district and louisiana's fifth district. speaker pelosi spoke on the floor after being elected. >> clerk recognizes the gentleman from new york, mr. jeffrey. >> mr. jeffrey: madam speaker, i rise as head of the caucus to place the name of the honorable nancy pelosi, representative elect from the great state of california by way of charm city into nomination for election to the position of speaker of the united states house of representatives. nancy pelosi believes in the power of american exceptionalism. nancy pelosi believes in the goodness of the american people. nancy pelosi believes our diversity is our strength and our unity is our power. nancy pelosi believes the house is fundamentally the institution best equipped to reflect the hopes,

p.m. eastern on c-span, c-span .org or listen on the c-span radio app. >> montana governor delivered his inaugural address where he talked about the coronavirus pandemic physical response ability and the economy. this runs about 15 minutes. >> please, raise your right ha hand. repeat after me. i do solemnly swear. >> do solemnly swear. >> that i will support. >> that i will support. >> protect. >> protect. >> to vent. >> and defend. >> the constitution of the united states. >> constitution of the united states. >> and the constitution of the state of montana. >> and the constitution of the state of montana. >> and that i will discharge the duties of my office. >> and i will discharge the duties of my office. >> with fidelity. >> with fidelity. >> so how we got. >> so help me god. >> congratulations. >> thank you. [applause] >> thank you for being here today. to my wife susan are two sons that are here, our daughter and our entire family it was your love and encouragement and support are the sole reasons i can stand here today and from the bottom of my heart thank you and i love you. i'm proud to b

p.m. eastern on c-span. >> during her weekly briefing, house speaker nancy pelosi addressed republican representatives comments on the deaths of children killed in school shootings. she also talks about the impeachment of president trump, legislative priorities and security at the capitol. >> our nation witnessed one of the worst situations in our history. the house impeach donald trump the following week on the insurrection in just one week. and the wednesday after that, joe biden and kamala harris were inaugurated president and vice president of the united states. it was history making in so many respects. yesterday on wednesday, we celebrate the one week since the inauguration. in that one week, president biden is starting on day one and vice president harris have driven a bold agenda for progress and for justice. they issued transformative executive actions ranging from crushing the coronavirus, racial equity in so many ways and again, addressing the climate crisis. those are executive orders but legislatively, we have been working on and are very proud of our committees diligently working on the

p.m. eastern on c-span. until then, some of today's "washington journal." urse keep calling in on lines for the democrats, republicans, and independents. i want to turn now for congressman brendan boyle, the second district of pennsylvania. one of candidate joe biden's earliest supporters in campaign 2020. congressman boyle, was this the inauguration and the message that you envisioned when you announced your endorsement of joe biden on that first day that he said he was running for the presidency? guest: good to be back with you and great to be back on c-span. when joe first announced and i endorsed him immediately that morning, it was almost two years ago. we were well before covid, and certainly the inaugural that i envisioned was something more typical in terms of crowds, and we have learned this whole new vocabulary in the last year that just didn't exist two years ago -- social distancing and the need to mask up etc. and then of course the other major changes, security understandably required. the fact that a few of us who are able to attend the ceremo

c-span to viewers as a public service. here is a look at our prime time schedule on the c-span networks. at 8:00 p.m. easternn c-span, lawmakers and pro-life advocates take part in the annual march for life rally. on c-span to several u.s. mayors discuss current challenges facing their cities. and on c-span3, american history tv with a look back at the apollo 14 mission. sunday night on q&a, investigative journalist talks about his book "mayday 1971," which examines the spring offensive, when anti-vietnam protesters, including veterans, came to washington, d.c., in an effort to shut down the federal government. >> a much larger one. a story about how we as a nation, people, individuals, dealt with one of those periodic emergencies in democracy. does the justice system deliver justice? are they caught up in their own self-preservation? it is a story between the clash between an embattled president, richard nixon, and the social movement in the streets, just as he is fighting to get reelected. what constitutional lines does -- it did his administration cross to stay in power? >> investigative journalist lawren

watch c-span's "the capitol" tonight at 8:00 p.m. eastern onlds starting at 7:00 a.m. eastern. watch the arrivals at the capitol, the swearing in of joe biden and kamala harris, and the inaugural address. the inauguration of joe biden beginning at 7:00 a.m. eastern wednesday, live coverage on c-span and c-span.org. or listen live on the c-span radio app. >> you're watching american history tv. every weekend on c-span3, explore our nation's past. american history tv on c-span3 created by america's cable television companies. brought to you by these companies who provided american history tv to viewers as a public service. >> up next on american history tv, a conversation about martin luther king's "i have a dream" speech in 1963 and the impact it had on the civil rights movement. this is just under 90 minutes. >> so this weekend i went to d.c. and i had a couple of extra hours, and so i went to see the king memorial. how many people have seen the king memorial? it's exceedingly depressing. the original plans for the monument included alcoves to

p.m. eastern on c-span, the confirmation hearing for pete buttigieg to become the next transportation secretary. at 9:00 p.m. on c-span2, another nomination hearing. -- for the new homeland security secretary. and at 8:00 eastern on c-span3, it's american history tv, with historians looking at the role and reception of ethnic and immigrant troops during the civil war. >> c-span's "washington journal" every day we're taking your calls, live on the air, on the news of the day. and we'll discuss policy issues him that pact you. coming up friday morning, a discussion about the biden administration's plans to reform immigration policy. with political reporter. then we'll talk about the biden administration climate and environment policies. watch c-span's "washington journal," live at 7:00 eastern friday morning. and be sure to join the discussion with your phone calls, facebook comments, text messages and tweets. >> on friday, the hudson institute hosts the virtual discussion on the republican party's relationship with the middle class. this was prerecorded on tuesday, january 19. watch friday at no

p.m. eastern on c-span. >> california governor gavin newsome gave an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine distribution strategies.

p.m. eastern on c-span. e-television companies and today we are brought to you by these television company to provide c-span3 to viewers as a public service. >> president trump spoke at a row in the world georgia in support of republican senators david perdue and kelly loeffler. the runoff election is today and president trump spent most of the round expressing displeasure with the result of the presidential election, which he lost.

watch c-span's "the capitol" tonight at 8:00 p.m. eastern on-span. ♪♪ wednesday joe biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the united states in our nation's capitol. and in light of the attack on the capitol and the temporary closing of the national mall, the traditional inauguration ceremony has been modified. follow our live coverage as the day unfolds starting at 7:00 a.m. eastern. watch the arrivals at the capitol, the swearing-in of joe biden and kamala harris, and the inaugural address. the inauguration of joe biden beginning at 7:00 a.m. eastern wednesday. live coverage on c-span and c-span.org or listen live on the c-span radio app. >>> you're watching american history tv, every weekend on c-span3 explore our nation's past, american history tv on c-span3 created by america's cable television companies. and today we're brought to you by these television companies who provide american history tv to viewers as a public service. >>> next on history bookshelf, cornell west talks about the book "black prophetic fire" in which he prof

eastern on c-span. former michigan governor and energy secretary nominee. at 10:00 a.m. on c-span3, retired ambassador nominated for you and ambassador. at 3:00 p.m. eastern on c-span, former obama white house chief of staff nominated for secretary of veteran affairs. on thursday at 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span, one hearing for two nominees. ohio congress moment for secretary of housing and urban development. in the nomination for chair, council of economic advisors. watch the confirmation hearings live on c-span on c-span3. on-demand at c-span.org or listen on the c-span radio app. >> white house domestic policy council director susan rice joined press secretary jen psaki at the daily briefing. miss rice talked about the president's executive actions on improving racial actions on housing and directing the justice department to not renew contracts with private prisons. other topics included the coronavirus pandemic, vaccine distribution in the senate impeachment trial. this is one hour.

p.m. eastern on c-span, c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. >> newly confirmed secretary of state antony blinken held a press briefing with reporters at the state department earlier today. here's that now. >> today i have the privilege of introducing to the first time the 71st secretary of state, mr. tony blinken. i turn it over to him. sec. blinken: thank you, good afternoon. let me start by saying my first ambition is to be known as the man who wrought net price to the state briefing room. that is a mission accomplished. in all seriousness, thank you everyone for coming here today. this is my first full day on the job as secretary of state. and to restate what i said before, it is an honor to be in this job, and i am gratified that the president seemed to fit to entrust me with this responsibility. i am incredibly excited about the work ahead. especially working with the men and women of the state department. to serve the american people and represent our country to the world. i want to spend a few minutes with all of you today. i want to say how important i see the work t

p.m. eastern on c-span. joe biden was certified by congress at the 46th president early this morning and this afternoon he is expected to announce a number of his picks for justice department positions. watch live coverage starting at 1:30 eastern online at c-span.org or listen with the free c-span radio app.

eastern. listen live on the c-span radio app. facebook.com/c-span. throughout this hour we will show you the highlights throughout the 2006 documentary, "the capital," which will air today at 1 p.mand 8 p.m. eastern on c-span. first, though, some news from the capital, a hearing on the inside attack, fbi vetting troops in d.c. and the massive undertaking reflecting the fears gripping washington, d.c. following the fears of the insurrection. on to our topic of informed policy, the headline about the founders, the attack, and their headline, the founders didn't see this coming, the u.s. constitution is breaking down in ways that the designers recognized from history but thought they had guarded against. one of the pieces in the foreign policy article that we noted says that today both the nature and viability of american democracy are being tested. for the founding generation of americans the first principle meant an ideological commitment to democracy and deeper aversion to tyranny -- host:host: that is from "foreign policy." our opening question for you this morning, what with the founders think of our republic? democrats, (202) 748-8000. republicans, (202) 748-8001. all others,

p.m. eastern on c-span, c-span.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. announcer: stay with c-span for our continuing coverage of the transition of power, as president-elect joe biden closer to the presidency. with the electoral college votes cast from states across the country come and join us on january 6, live at 1:00 p.m. eastern to county votes and declare the winner for president and vice president. and finally at noon on january 20, the inauguration of the 46th president of the united states. our live coverage begins at 7:00 a.m. eastern, from the statehouse, to congress, to the white house. watch it all live on c-span, on the go at c-span.org, or listen using the free c-span radio app. announcer: president-elect joe biden traveled to atlanta to campaign for democrats jon ossoff and raphael warnock ahead of tuesday's senate runoff elections in georgia. this is just under one hour. >> there is a reason why we are out here. and let's get to this recent. i'm going to bring the reverend to the stage. make some noise for raphael warnock one time. ♪ rev

p.m. eastern on c-span . >> the senate confirmation hearings have begun for the incoming biden administration. follow the hearings on c-span, c-span.org, and the c-span radio app. the first include admiral haines, antony blinken, janet yellen, lloyd austin. watch the confirmation hearings on c-span, on demand at c-span.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. host: joining us is the justice correspondent for the nation magazine, on with us to talk about the incoming administration and potentially the role of progressives, or the progressive viewpoint. welcome. thanks for having me. host: joe biden said in the last couple of weeks that after he was elected, he would be the president of all americans. in the wake of what has happened in the past two weeks, 12 days, how does he go about doing that? guest: obviously not all americans want him to be president and some are going to resist that violently, apparently. so he has got his work cut out for him. i think that the way people try to be bad, to be the unifier, is bypassing broadly popular legislation. let's remember, and i try to remind people

eastern on c-span, energy secretary nominee jennifer granholm. at 10:00 a.m. on c-span 3, the nominee for u.n. ambassador. at 3:00 p.m. eastern on c-span, former white house chief of staff denis mcdonough. on thursday, one hearing for two nominees, the nominee for house and that housing in every element and the chair of the council of economic advisors. watch on c-span and c-span 3, on demand at c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. next, today's white house briefing with white house press secretary jen psaki. this is an hour. jen: hi, everyone. that afternoon. as part of our administration's efforts to increase transparency and introduce all of you to the policy experts who are leading the president's initiatives, we're joined today by domestic policy advisor susan rice, who will be talking about the racial equity executive order that the president will be signing this afternoon. she has kindly offered to stick around and take some questions. i will, as usual, play the role of bad cop for when it is time for her to go. with that, i will turn it over to susan. susan: good afternoon, everyone. it is good b

eastern on c-span, energy secretary nominee jennifer granholm. at 10:00 a.m. on c-span 3, the nominee for u.n. ambassador. at 3:00 p.m. stern on c-span, former white house chief of staff denis mcdonough. on thursday, one hearing for two nominees, the nominee for house and that housing in every element and the chair of the council of economic advisors. watch on c-span and c-span 3, on demand at c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span

p.m. eastern on c-span, online at c-span.org or listen on the free c-span radio app. >> jacqueline alemany joins us now. she's authored of the "washington post" power of colin. for those who have not read it, what is power up? >> guest: hey, everyone. and for having me. power up his "washington post" early-morning newsletter that covers everything going on for in power centers about washington come sometimes we are focused on day of news come sometimes with something a little bit more feature looking ahead but this many monday morg after taking the last two weeks off, thank you very much to my bosses, there's obviously a ton going on looking at the week ahead. >> host: the headline, trump divides republican party on his way out of washington. take us through it. >> guest: as we lead with, leave it to this president to everything possible to divide the republican party on as we have the door and by before darth two georgia runoffs that we determine control of the senate, happening tomorrow in georgia. trump's last-minute 11h hour demand. not0 stimulus checks, after having participated in ne

watch c-span's "the capitol" tonight at 8:00 p.m. eastern onemporary closing of the national mall, the traditional inauguration ceremony has been modified. follow our live coverage as the day unfolds starting at 7:00 a.m. eastern. watch the arrivals at the capitol, the swearing-in of joe biden and kamala harris, and the inaugural address. the inauguration of joe biden beginning at 7:00 a.m. eastern wednesday. live coverage on c-span and c-span.org or listen live on the c-span radio app. >>> you're watching american history tv, every weekend on c-span3 explore our nation's past, american history tv on c-span3 created by america's cable television companies. and today we're brought to you by these television companies who provide american history tv to viewers as a public service. >>> next on history bookshelf, cornell west talks about the book "black prophetic fire" in which he profiles african-american leaders frederick douglass, w.e.b. jr. [ applause ] >>

p.m. eastern on c-span. online at c-span.org. or listen on the free c-span radio app. >>> next, on american history tv, a visit to the national museum of the marine corps in quantico virginia as we mark the 71st anniversary. we begin with 2006 interview with herschel williams one of more than two dozen americans that earned the congressional medal of honor. this is an hour. >> when the flag went up, we thousand yards up the beach, we had no idea what was going on, i mean 1,000 yards, we had no idea what was going on. we were too busy to pay attention to what everybody else was doing. but suddenly around me, i guess, i had my back to it, that's the only reason i can come up, but all of a sudden soldiers around me jumped up and started firing their weapons into the air and screaming and yelling and that kind of stuff and i really thought everybody had lost their mind for a second. i couldn't figure out what was going on. and then, i caught on what was going on, because they were up there, and then i looked, and there is it on top o

eastern on c-span, former michigan governor , the energy secretary nominee, at 10:00 a.m. on c-span3, a retired ambassador nominated for you and ambassador, and at 3:00 p.meastern on c-span, the former obama chief of staff nominated for secretary of veterans affairs. on thursday at 10:00 a.m. eastern, one hearing for two nominees, secretary of housing and urban development and the nominee for the council of economic advisors. watch the confirmation hearings live on c-span and c-span3, on demand at c-span.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. announcer: california governor gavin newsom gave an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. the governor announced he is ending regional stay-at-home orders and with increased icu capabilities. he also spoke about the state vaccine distribution strategies. this is one hour.

c-span viewers as a public service. here's a look at our prime time schedule on the c-span networks. starting at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span, lawmakers and pro-life advocates take part in the annual march for life rally. on c-span2, several u.s. mayors discuss current challenges facing their cities. and on c-span3, as american history tv, with a look back at the apollo 14 mission. sunday night on q&a, investigative journalist lawrence roberts talks about his book, "mayday: 1971," which examines the spring offensive, when tens of thousands of anti-vietnam war protesters,, including vietnam war veterans came to washington, d.c. in an effort to shut down the federal -- >> it's a much larger one. it's a story about how we as a nation, as a people, as individuals, dealt with one of those periodic emergencies and american democracy. -- in american democracy. two people stick by their principles or are they caught up in their own self-preservation? and it's a story between the clash between an embattled president, in this case richard nixon, who confronts a social movement in the streets, in this case the antiwar moveme

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eastern on c-span, former michigan governor, the energy secretary nominee. at 10 a clock a.m. on c-span3, thomas greenfield nominated for u.s. ambassador. and at 3:00 p.m. on c-span, dennis mcdonough nominated for secretary of veterans affairs. on thursday at 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span, when hearing for two nominees. congresswoman marcia fudge for secretary of housing and urban development and cecelia wells, nominated for chair, council of economic advisors. watch the confirmation hearings live on c-span and c-span3, on at c-span.org, or visit on the c-span radio app. >> during his state of the state address, hawaii governor david ige talked about how the covid-19 pandemic has affected the state's revenue. he also discusses increasing housing, employment benefits. gov. ige: thank you, speaker, president, and members of the legislature, and everyone who is joining us virtually today. good morning, and aloha. 12 months ago we met in the house chambers planning for what we thought would be a very bright and promising year. state revenues were at a high of $8 million. our unemployment rate was the lowest in the nation. and we had our best credit rating eve

p.m. eastern on c-span. you can also watch at c-span.org or listen with the free c-span radio app. use our website, c-span.org /coronavirus, to follow the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak. watch our searchable video anytime on demand and track the spread with interactive maps, all at c-span.org/coronavirus. virginia governor ralph northam talked about his state's response to the covid-19 pandemic and postelection threats to virginia and the u.s. it was part of his state of the state address from richmond.

on c-span3, the retired ambassador greenfield, nominated for you and ambassador, at a 3:00 p.m. eastern on c-span, the former obama white house chief of staff dennis mcdonagh on in nominated for secretary of veterans affairs. thursday at 10:00 eastern on c-span, one hearing from two nominees, a hunger -- ohio congresswoman for sec. of housing and urban development, and the nominee for council of economic -- economic advisers. watch the hearings live on c-span and c-span3, on at c-span.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. next, formal officials from the justice department, fbi, and homeland security talk about domestic terrorism at an event hosted by "the atlantic council." this is just over an hour. morning, and welcome to today's virtual event, hosted by the atlantic council. i would like to welcome all of those who are watching us live good morning, and welcome to today's virtual event, hosted by the atlantic council. i would like to welcome all of those who are watching us live on c-span and listening live over c-span radio. my name is william wechsler. i have worked on counterterrorism iue

p.m. eastern on c-span. you can also watch at c-span.org or listen on the free c-span app. for the joint session of counting the electoral college votes, here are the names to look out for during the session, as far as those who will challenge some of those votes. -- the newes writing york times writing that ted cruz , kelly loeffler of georgia, who loss yesterday, and senator josh hawley of missouri plans to object the pennsylvania slate, according to people familiar with their plans. that's on the senate side. something to watch out for in the afternoon session. the vice president will also be under scrutiny. as far as his ceremonial role, the new york times saying that the vice president is telling the president of the united states about the limited role he has during the process, saying his message delivered during his weekly lunch came hours after mr. trump further turned up pressure on the vice president to do his bidding on wednesday, "the vice president has the power to reject fraudulent electors. ac

p.m. eastern on c-span's q&a. >> here is a look at our live coverage thursday. at 10:00 a.m. ern on c-span, the senate banking committee holds a confirmation hearing for marcia fudge to be secretary of housing and urban development and cecilia to head the white house council of economic advisors. en c-span2, the senate returns at 10:00 a.m. to consider the nomination of ada hunter mayorkas to be homeland security secretary. on c-span3 at 10:45 a.m. eastern, nancy pelosi speaks to reporters about the legislative agenda. the biden white house held its first virtual coronavirus response briefing on wednesday morning. the white house covid-19 response coordinator was joined by national institute of allergy and infectious disease's director, dr. anthony fauci. the cdc director and other team members. this runs one hour. >> ok. thank you, everyone, for joining us today. i am the white house covid coordinator. i have the privilege of being joined by four of america's leading doctors and health experts today to conduct our first covid-19 briefing. i will keep my comments very brief. y

p.m. eastern on c-span at the u.s. conference of mayors. on c-span2, the senate is back for the defense secretary confirmation of the biden administration. >> biden nominees, gina raimondo and others, will be confirmed next week. wednesday at 3:00 p.m. eastern, former white house chief of staff, denis mcdonough, nominated for secretary of veterans affairs testifies before the senate veterans affairs committee. watch the confirmation hearings live on c-span come on demand at c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. >> on her's first full day in office, president biden signed a series of executive orders as part of his strategy for combating the coronavirus. the president also warned of a rising death toll. saying things are going to continue to get worse before they get better. biden: hey, dr.. good to see. good afternoon. before i begin today's announcement, let me take a few president biden: good afternoon. before i begin today's announcement, let me take a few moments to thank all the law enforcement folks for all they did, the

p.m. eastern on c-span. >> california governor gavin newsome gave an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine distribution strategies. well, good afternoon, everybody. let me just check before i get into the news of the day. effective immediately, all regions in the state of california, the five regions that we have to find when we established our stay-at-home order last month, all regions effective immediately are no longer in the stay-at-home order and will go back into the blueprint, the blueprint many of you are familiar with that we refer to, a blueprint for a safer economy, and we will talk more about that in just,. you will recall those five regions, northern and southern california, san joaquin valley, and the greater sacramento region. this was after the region fell below 15% icu capacity. in order to come out of the stay-at-home order as the greater sacramento region to just recently, we project over a four-week period, and we determine icu capacity either meets or exceeds 15%, and i will talk more, and dr. ghaly is here, as well, talk more about our