Discussion Thread: Events on May 19, 2026

Live updates

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Where to watch

• C-SPAN: Acting Attorney General Blanche testifies on Justice Department surveillance (beginning at 9:30 a.m.)

• C-SPAN: Senate Session – May 19, 2026 (10 a.m. start)

• C-SPAN: Military leaders testify on military posture and national security challenges in Africa and the Middle East (beginning at 10 a.m.)

• C-SPAN: Secretary of the Army and Acting Chief of Staff Testify on 2027 Budget Request (10:30 a.m. start)

• C-SPAN: Vice President JD Vance holds news conference at the White House (1 p.m. start)

• C-SPAN: United States House of Representatives – May 19, 2026 (starts at 12 p.m.)

• C-SPAN: Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Gerrymandering and the Voting Rights Act (starts at 2:30 p.m.)

• C-SPAN: Transportation Security. Duffy testifies on the 2027 budget request (starts at 3:30 p.m.)

• C-SPAN: President Trump’s remarks at the Congressional Picnic (beginning at 7:15 p.m.)