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Wednesday January 3, 2024

The House Stands Adjourned Until January 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST (Pro Forma back January 9, 2024)
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until January 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST (Pro Forma back 3:00 PM EST January 8, 2024)

Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. 
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Acting Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland has no public appointments. 
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-january-3-2024

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Daily Weather Map
National Centers for Environvmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/dailywxmap/

National Forecast Charts
National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php?Day=1

NOAA Tide Predictions - Washington DC
Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html?gid=1396

NOAA Observed Water Levels -  Station 8594900 Washington DC
Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900&units=standard
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900&units=standard#obs

The National Hurricane Center (NHC)
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Forecast Discussion
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/forecast-discussion
 
FAA Daily Air Traffic Report
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report

FAA National Airspace System Status
https://nasstatus.faa.gov/

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Domestic Abuse
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-domestic-abuse/

End Wokeness @EndWokeness This is Attorney Bradley Edwards.  He represented 70 trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein starting in 2009 & was instrumental in bringing him down. 
https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1742163993651741136

Gary Varvel - The Law plus the Law-Giver
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-the-law-plus-the-law

Gary Varvel - Stopping MAGA voters
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-stopping-maga-voters

grrrgraphics -  Shenna Scissor Hands - Maine Cuts Out Trump
https://grrrgraphics.com/shenna-scissor-hands-maine-cuts-out-trump/

Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Catsquatch
https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12586

Michael Ramirez - Christmas Returns 
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-christmas-returns

RealityBites by Broc Smith - Bill Clinton Epstein Island
https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/01/02/5574/

Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Daily Cartoon
https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-epoch-comics-5108164

Skscartoon @skscartoon - #GreenDay is not a part of the #MAGAagenda
https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1742311608725151997

Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - Mickey Mouse
https://twitter.com/stone_toss/status/1742199075053899790

Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Let Me In 45
https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2024-01-03

Jumble Daily
https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390

Morsle
https://morsle.fun/

Today in History - January 3
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-03

Congressional Record Most Recent Issue
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record

Health Messaging For Justice Student Competition 2024
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
https://events.columbia.edu/go/healthmssgcomp

Call for Applications 2024–2025 Doctoral Fellows Program
Harvard Weatherhead Research Cluster on Migration
https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/wrc22-migration/doctoral-fellowship
 
Call for Proposals: Expanding Online Trust & Safety Research - A new research initiative offers funding to researchers studying trust and safety in the majority world. Applications due January 30, 2024
Stanford Internet Observatory
https://cyber.fsi.stanford.edu/io/news/call-proposals-expanding-online-trust-safety-research

MEMO: State of the 2024 Race
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/58f459eb-35c7-4de9-9d9e-d98f6b22e6dd

ICYMI: Important Articles and Posts from President Trump
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/96c4f88a-d4c3-4009-ac98-e0fcffe54d1d

ICYMI: Truth from President Donald J. Trump
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/44e24a43-449b-47ca-8123-f161d2204187

January 3, 2024
Tolkien Birthday Toast 2024: To celebrate Tolkien’s 132nd birthday on 3 January 2024, the Tolkien Society invites all Tolkien fans to raise a toast to the Professor.
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TolkienBirthdayToast
https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolkien-birthday-toast-2024/

January 3, 2024
7:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: Open Phones
Viewers responded to the question “Do you have confidence in higher education in the U.S.?”
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532586-2/open-phones&playEvent

8:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: David Becker Discusses Efforts to Increase Voter Confidence in U.S. Elections
David Becker of the Center for Election Innovation & Research discusses efforts to increase voter confidence in U.S. elections.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532586-3/david-becker-discusses-efforts-increase-voter-confidence-us-elections&playEvent

8:00 AM EST
Nancy Segal, "Gay Fathers, Twin Sons - The Citizenship Case That Captured the World". California State University professor Nancy Segal discussed a male couple's battle to get U.S. citizenship for one of their twin son's born in Canada. The University of Minnesota hosted this event.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?530176-1/gay-fathers-twin-sons-citizenship-case-captured-world

8:45 AM EST
Washington Journal: Open Phones
Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532586-4/open-phones&playEvent

9:09 AM EST
Anne Hull, "Through the Groves". Reporter Anne Hull examined how Florida has changed since her childhood there in the 1960s. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-4/through-groves

9:00 AM EST
Daily U.S. Agricultural Weather Highlights - Released No Later Than 9:00 a.m. ET Every Day
National Agricultural Statistics Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/TODAYSWX.pdf

9:15 AM EST
Washington Journal: Steve Clemons Discusses Global & Political News of the Day
Semafor Editor at Large Steve Clemons discusses global and political news of the day, including Campaign 2024 and conflicts in Israel-Gaza, the Red Sea, and Ukraine.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532586-5/steve-clemons-discusses-global-political-news-day&playEvent

10:00 AM EST
In-Town Pool Call Time
Official Schedule
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

11:00 AM EST
Aaron David Miller on Israel-Gaza War and Future of the Region
Washington Post Live
https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2024/01/03/aaron-david-miller-israel-gaza-war-future-region/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th2ISx9sCKM

11:00 AM EST
U.S. House of Representatives: U.S. House of Representatives
The House will hold a brief session, marking the end the first session of the 118th Congress. No votes are scheduled until Tuesday, January 9.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532643-1/house-session

11:15 AM EST
Live! ISS Expedition 70 In-Flight Event with students at Purdue University
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/nasa-tv-schedule-for-web-week-of-1-1-2024.pdf
https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/iss-expedition-70-in-flight-event-with-students-at-purdue-university/
https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOfg

12:00 PM EST
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10qwukig5

12:00 PM EST
Weekly Weather: State Stories - Quarterly Report Release
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=01&day=03&report_id=17193&source=d

12:00 PM EST
Studies In Substance Use Disorders With A Particular Focus On The Current Opioid Pandemic; Contemporaneous Opioid Pandemic
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.html
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=54077

12:00 PM EST
Weekly International Weather and Crop Highlights - Released Tuesday (Or Second Business Day) Afternoon
National Agricultural Statistics Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/FCW.pdf

12:00 PM EST
U.S. House of Representatives: U.S. House of Representatives
The House will open the second session of the 118th Congress. No votes are scheduled until Tuesday, January 9.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532644-1/house-session

12:00 PM EST
U.S. Senate: Senate Session
The Senate will open the second session of the 118th Congress. A brief session will take place. No votes are scheduled until Monday, January 8.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532568-1/senate-session

12:37 PM EST
Erica Turner, "Suddenly Diverse". University of Wisconsin Educational Policy Studies professor Erica Turner looked at how school districts are dealing with changes in their demographics. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-2/suddenly-diverse

1:00 PM EST
Myeloid Malignancies Monthly Meeting Seminar Series
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44670

1:15 PM EST
Department Press Briefing with Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/todays-briefing-schedule/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivN1ctvHd-U

1:46 PM EST
NAVSEA Change of Command
Department of Defense
https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3337726/flag-officer-announcements/
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33501

2:00 PM EST
Always Look A Gift Sphinx in the Mouth: Gifts Presented to the President
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum
https://www.fdrlibrary.org/events-calendar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOPmNo1aq1M

2:00 PM EST
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

2:00 PM EST
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL9xpbdUGQ0
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TBD
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefs reporters and responds to questions on the Biden administration’s policy agenda. She is joined by NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532651-1/white-house-daily-briefing

2:01 PM EST
Nancy Segal, "Gay Fathers, Twin Sons - The Citizenship Case That Captured the World". California State University professor Nancy Segal discussed a male couple's battle to get U.S. citizenship for one of their twin son's born in Canada. The University of Minnesota hosted this event.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?530176-1/gay-fathers-twin-sons-citizenship-case-captured-world

2:45 PM EST
Security Council Media Stakeout (Maintenance of international peace and security; other matters)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1zdu2ntmo

3:00 PM EST
Maintenance of international peace and security - Security Council, 9525th meeting
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xosheq7m

3:00 PM EST
A Meet and Greet with Nikki Haley Londonderry, New Hampshire
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-meet-and-greet-with-nikki-haley-londonderry-nh-tickets-786876267097#tickets
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TBD
Campaign 2024: Nikki Haley Hosts Meet and Greet in Londonderry, NH
2024 GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley hosts a meet and greet in Londonderry, New Hampshire.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532642-1/nikki-haley-hosts-meet-greet-londonderry-nh

3:00 PM EST
Broiler Hatchery - Weekly Report Release
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=01&day=03&report_id=15009&source=d

3:00 PM EST
Citrus Fruits - Statistical Bulletin - Report Release
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=01&day=03&report_id=17099&source=d

3:00 PM EST
Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts - Statistical Bulletin - Report Release
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=01&day=03&report_id=17083&source=d

3:00 PM EST
Vegetables - Statistical Bulletin - Report Release
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=01&day=03&report_id=17082&source=d

3:30 PM EST
Speaker Johnson News Conference on Border Security
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) discusses border security priorities at a news conference near the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532647-1/speaker-johnson-news-conference-border-security

3:35 PM EST
Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks at Culinary Workers Union Local 226
Las Vegas, Nevada
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWuoltJlxBM

4:00 PM EST
Sensing Inflammation in the Skin and Beyond - HHS Only
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44660
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=53923

4:00 PM EST
Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin - Released No Later Than 4:00 p.m. ET Every Tuesday (Or Second Business Day)
National Agricultural Statistics Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/wwcb.pdf

5:00 PM EST
Washington Today
Catch up on the stories of the day in Washington, DC. Hear portions of key events and interviews with journalists and policy makers who provide background and perspective.
https://www.c-span.org/radio/

5:49 PM EST
SpaceX Falcon 9 OVZON-3 Launch
SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/
https://www.ovzon.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/press-release-update-launch-of-ovzon-3-now-targeted-for-early-january-231222.pdf
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/2024/january/rocket-launch-spacex-falcon-9-ovzon-3
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=ovzon3

6:30 PM EST
Washington Today Podcast
Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. F
https://www.c-span.org/podcasts/subpage/?series=washingtonToday

7:00 PM EST
Kentucky Governor Delivers State of the Commonwealth Address
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) gives the 2024 state of the commonwealth address from the capitol in Frankfort.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532646-1/kentucky-governor-delivers-state-commonwealth-address

7:25 PM EST
GEORGES BIZET Carmen
The Metropolitan Opera Free Live Audio Streams
https://www.metopera.org/season/2023-24-season/carmen/
https://www.metopera.org/season/radio/free-live-audio-streams/

8:00 PM EST
Team Trump Iowa MAGA Event featuring Governor Kristi Noem in Sioux City, Iowa
Doors Open: 6:00 PM (US/Central)
https://event.donaldjtrump.com/events/team-trump-iowa-maga-event-featuring-governor-kristi-noem-in-sioux-city-iowa

8:22 PM EST
Nancy Segal, "Gay Fathers, Twin Sons - The Citizenship Case That Captured the World". California State University professor Nancy Segal discussed a male couple's battle to get U.S. citizenship for one of their twin son's born in Canada. The University of Minnesota hosted this event.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?530176-1/gay-fathers-twin-sons-citizenship-case-captured-world