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Thursday February 29, 2024

TRUMP BORDER VISIT TODAY - EAGLE PASS, TEXAS

The House Stands Adjourned Until February 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until February 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST

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.
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria J. Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink is on travel to Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Brunei from February 23-March 4, 2024.
Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart is on travel to Hawaii from February 26-March 1, 2024.
Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield is on travel to Portugal from February 26-29, 2024.
Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn is on travel to Oman, Ghana, and Kenya from February 16-29, 2024.

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Daily Weather Map
National Centers for Environmental 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

Forecast Discussion
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/forecast-discussion

Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

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 - Collateral Damage
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-collateral-damage-2/

grrrgraphics - The Democrats Can’t Have It Both Ways
https://grrrgraphics.com/the-democrats-cant-have-it-both-ways/

Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Today
https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12740

Michael Ramirez - The Truth About Google
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-the-truth-about-google

RealityBites by Broc Smith - I Eat Babies for Breakfast
https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/02/28/i-eat-babies-for-breakfast/

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

Rothmus @Rothmu - Politician
https://twitter.com/Rothmus/status/1763140327563555145

Skscartoon @skscartoon - #LakenRiley https://x.com/JackPosobiec/s/JackPosobiec/status/1762868783360729224
https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1763154507947806983

Skscartoon @skscartoon - #FaniWillis https://x.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1762971275578769610
https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1762971966015930538

Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - Dating Apps?
https://twitter.com/stone_toss/status/1762993491108356575

Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Open Gates 23
https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2024-02-29

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

Morsle
https://morsle.fun/

Today in History - February 29
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-29

Today's Document @TodaysDocument - Today in History & Daily Historical Documents from the US National Archives. 
https://twitter.com/TodaysDocument

Register to Vote
https://vote.gov/

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

Daily Feed OANN
https://www.oann.com/category/video/daily-feed/

This Vet-Founded Nonprofit Is 'Fishing' for Healing
https://heroesonthewater.org/
https://www.armytimes.com/education-transition/2024/02/27/this-vet-founded-nonprofit-is-fishing-for-healing/

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/69c1646b-77e3-4a1d-b88a-27698781f581

President Donald J. Trump Secured America's Southern Border And He Will Wage War On Biden's Border Crisis Once He Returns To The Oval Office
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/73d0c27a-2fc4-4bff-ac06-c1f1f5515f35

Governor Parson and More Than 50 Other Missouri Leaders Endorse Trump For President
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/eebe3284-64b5-4c41-a0b4-d669f0fd5ab8

ICYMI: "'Uncommitted' trounces Biden in Dearborn presidential primary"
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/a26c2449-3131-46cd-b415-65daf55da50e

ICYMI: “Utah House speaker, Senate president, other state lawmakers endorse Donald Trump”
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/17a743a1-c62b-49ce-b96e-f94e9299d2eb

Transcript of President Donald J. Trump’s Remarks to the Michigan GOP After Dominating Victory
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/e75e07ef-f518-4fb7-be26-82d104761fdf

February 26, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Feb 26 through Mar 1 is Northern Gulf Coast Rip Current Awareness Week! Know Before You Go!
National Weather Service
https://www.weather.gov/tae/ripcurrentawareness

February 29, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Our War Too: Women's History Symposium
The National WWII Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events/public-programs/conferences-symposia

February 29, 2024 - March 1, 2024
NBER Digital Economics and AI Meeting, Spring 2024
National Bureau of Economic Research
https://www.nber.org/conferences/nber-digital-economics-and-ai-meeting-spring-2024
https://www.youtube.com/@NBERvideos

February 29, 2024 - March 2, 2024
Moms for America 20th Anniversary Celebration
Moms for America
https://momsforamerica.us/20th-anniversary/

February 29, 2024 - March 2, 2024
Emerging Technologies and National Security | Political Studies Policy Certificate Program
Hudson Institute
https://www.hudson.org/events/emerging-technologies-national-security-political-studies-policy-certificate-program

FEBRUARY 29, 2012
State Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department's fiscal year 2013 budget request.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?304614-1/state-department-fiscal-year-2013-budget

FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Conservative Political Action Conference, President Trump Remarks
President Trump spoke at the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in National Harbor, Maryland. He spoke about the economy, border security and the military, as well as the Democrats running for president. 
https://www.c-span.org/video/?469811-1/conservative-political-action-conference-president-trump-remarks

February 29, 2024
National Toast Day
https://nationaltoday.com/national-toast-day/

February 29, 2024
Rare Disease Day 2024
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
https://rarediseases.org/rare-disease-day/
https://www.rarediseaseday.org/

February 29, 2024
Leap Day: February 29
https://www.timeanddate.com/date/leap-day.html
https://doodles.google/doodle/leap-day-2024/

February 29, 2024
TBD
Senate Democratic Leaders News Conference on John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY), Senator Durbin, and others hold a news conference on the importance of the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533939-1/senate-democratic-leaders-news-conference-john-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act

February 29, 2024
TBD
Rep. Tlaib News Conference on Situation in Rafah
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) speaks with reporters about the situation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533938-1/rep-tlaib-news-conference-situation-rafah

February 29, 2024
TBD
Democratic Women's Caucus Members News Conference on IVF Access
Reps. Clark (D-MA), Frankel (D-FL), and other members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus speak with reporters about IVF access.
https://democraticwomenscaucus.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-alabama-state-supreme-court-ivf-ruling
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533940-1/democratic-womens-caucus-members-news-conference-ivf-access

February 29, 2024
2:00 AM EST
High-Level Segment & National Statements - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1klmao1kb

February 29, 2024
4:00 AM EST
8th Meeting - 55th Regular Session of Human Rights Council
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14e3k2eyj

February 29, 2024
5:00 AM EST
Core UK decision-making and Political Governance – Wales (Module 2B) – Public Hearings: Day 3: 29 Feb 24
UK Covid-19 Inquiry
https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/#broadcastStatus
https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/core-uk-decision-making-and-political-governance-wales-module-2b-public-hearings/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N2WLIs9a_k

February 29, 2024
7:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: Open Phones
Viewers commented on Senator Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) announcement that he’s stepping down as Republican leader in November 2024.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533905-2/open-phones&playEvent

February 29, 2024
7:00 AM EST
National Statements - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly - Statements may be delivered by representatives of Member States speaking on behalf of a group of States or speaking in their national capacity, and time permitting, by members of the specialized agencies, the specialized agencies, the United Nations bodies, accredited intergovernmental organizations and the regional economic integration organizations as well as accredited non-governmental organizations and the major groups and stakeholders.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p/k1p77e5kef

February 29, 2024
7:00 AM EST
Leadership Dialogue One - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly - Super-highway or still in slow-motion: Are science, data and digitalization really speeding our transition to a sustainable future?
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k1hzvhhijx

February 29, 2024
7:15 AM EST
Press Briefing: Dennis Francis (PGA) on Climate Change - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly - Dennis Francis, President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, speaking to the press on climate and human rights at the UNEA-6 conference.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k157xyfhf0

February 29, 2024
7:30 AM EST
HRC – Press conference: Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua - Launch of the latest report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1fhgo6fod

February 29, 2024
7:45 AM EST
Leadership Breakfast with The Hon. Christopher Wray, Director, FBI
Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA)
https://www.insaonline.org/detail-pages/event/2024/02/29/default-calendar/leadership-breakfast-with-fbi-director-christopher-wray

February 29, 2024
8:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: Denise Gilman On the Use of Executive Actions to Address Southern Border Crisis
Denise Gilman, Clinical Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and Co-Director of its Immigration Clinic, discusses the use of executive action President Biden is reportedly considering to address the migrant surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533905-3/denise-gilman-executive-actions-address-southern-border-crisis&playEvent

February 29, 2024
8:00 AM EST
The American Sunrise Show 2-29-24
Real Americas Voice
https://rumble.com/v4gdhow-the-american-sunrise-show.html

February 29, 2024
8:00 AM EST
CLEVERFOOD Webinar: WUR's free webinar on Sustainable Procurement of Consumer Food Products in Europe
EuroCommerce
https://www.eurocommerce.eu/events/cleverfood-webinar-wurs-free-webinar-on-sustainable-procurement-of-consumer-food-products-in-europe/

February 29, 2024
8:00 AM EST
Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell meets with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul
Washington, D.C.
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-february-29-2024/

February 29, 2024
8:00 AM EST
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien participates in a discussion session at the Center for European Policy Analysis
Washington, D.C.
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-february-29-2024/

February 29, 2024
8:30 AM EST
Washington Journal: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) Discusses Upcoming Government Funding Deadlines & Border Security
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) discusses upcoming government funding deadlines, border security, and U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533905-4/rep-andy-ogles-r-tn-discusses-upcoming-government-funding-deadlines-border-security&playEvent

February 29, 2024
8:30 AM EST
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly - The theme of the Multi-stakeholder dialogue at UNEA-6 is "Inclusive Multilateralism Fit for Timely and at Scale Delivery on Climate, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution – the Central Role of Major Groups and Stakeholders".
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14ayfeyh2

February 29, 2024
8:30 AM EST
U.S. Agriculture in Drought - Released After 8:30 a.m. ET Every Thursday
National Agricultural Statistics Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AgInDrought.pdf

February 29, 2024
8:30 AM EST
Weekly Export Sales - Weekly Report Release
Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://fas.usda.gov/data/weekly-export-sales

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: Rep. John Larson (D-CT) Discusses Upcoming Government Funding Deadlines & Border Security
Rep. John Larson (D-CT), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, discusses upcoming government funding deadlines, border security, and U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533905-5/rep-john-larson-d-ct-discusses-upcoming-government-funding-deadlines-border-security&playEvent

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
How Young Americans Are Navigating Today's Economy and Finding Financial Solutions
Washington Post Live
https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2024/02/29/how-young-adults-are-navigating-todays-economy-finding-financial-solutions/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtVJPXMfflo

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
9th Meeting - 55th Regular Session of Human Rights Council
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1x2eknt0k

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
Undermining Ukraine: How Russia Widened Global Information Operations in 2023
Atlantic Council
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/undermining-ukraine-how-russia-widened-global-information-operations-in-2023/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU1l1k9pccE

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
China's Economy: Has THE Crisis Started?
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/chinas-economy-has-crisis-started
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4_mTqUXexc

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
CDM Agency Dashboard Role-Based Training - System Security Analyst (CDM203)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/events/cdm-agency-dashboard-role-based-training-system-security-analyst-cdm203

February 29, 2024
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

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
Fundamental Molecular Mechanisms of Innate Immunity and Inflammation and Translations to Health and Disease
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/45111

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
Rare Disease Day at NIH 2024
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://ncats.nih.gov/rdd
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=52569

February 29, 2024
9:00 AM EST
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
The White House
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
9:15 AM EST
Out-of-Town Pool Call Time
Joint Base Andrews Overhang
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
9:30 AM EST
Pop-Up Conversation With Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) -  Washington, D.C.
Punchbowl News
https://punchbowl.news/events/

February 29, 2024
9:30 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/?533905-6/open-phones&playEvent

February 29, 2024
9:30 AM EST
Hearings to examine United States Strategic Command and United States Space Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2025 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217
Senate Armed Services Committee
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WITNESSES:
General Anthony J. Cotton, USAF
Commander of United States Strategic Command
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General Stephen N. Whiting, USSF
Commander of United States Space Command
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335483
https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-receive-testimony-on-united-states-strategic-command-and-united-states-space-command-in-review-of-the-defense-authorization-request-for-fiscal-year-2025-and-the-future-years-defense-program
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Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander, U.S. Space Command; and Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, provide testimony at 9:30 a.m. EST at a Senate Armed Service Committee hearing in review of the fiscal 2025 defense authorization request and the Future Years Defense Program, Hart Senate Office Building SH-216, Washington, D.C. The hearing will also be livestreamed on Defense.gov.
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-02-29/
https://www.defense.gov/News/Live-Events/
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Military Commanders Testify on Budget Requests
The commanders of U.S. Strategic Command and U.S. Space Command testify on budget requests for fiscal year 2025 before the Senate Armed Services Committee. 
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533928-1/military-commanders-testify-budget-requests

February 29, 2024
9:30 AM EST
Markup of H.R. 4848, H.R. 2595, H.R. 7335, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7334, and H.R. 661
House Judiciary Committee
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H.R. 4848 - Censorship Accountability Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4848
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H.R. 2595 - Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Transparency Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2595
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H.R.7335 - Transparency in National Security Threats Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7335
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H.R. 7343 - Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7343
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H.R. 7334 - The Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Commit Robbery Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7334
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H.R. 661 - Sarah's Law
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/661
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116911
https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/markups/markup-hr-4848-hr-2595-hr-7335-hr-7343-hr-7334-and-hr-661
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxrpZFbpAQ0

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
(3rd meeting) Global Digital Compact - Informal Consultations - The Common Agenda proposes a Global Digital Compact to be agreed at the Summit of the Future in September 2024 through a technology track involving all stakeholders: governments, the United Nations system, the private sector (including tech companies), civil society, grass-roots organizations, academia, and individuals, including youth.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1zpkc6xl2

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
5th Meeting - 55th Statistical Commission - The Statistical Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations, elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the basis of an equitable geographical distribution. The term of office of members is four years.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kjy9030b

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
War Room With Steve Bannon Morning Show 2-29-24
Real Americas Voice
https://rumble.com/v4gdhxu-war-room-with-steve-bannon-morning-show-2-29-24.html

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Russia's Religious Persecution and Misinformation in Ukraine
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/russias-religious-persecution-and-misinformation-ukraine

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Thursday Morning Healthy Hikes
Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania
https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/event/thursday-morning-healthy-hikes-4/

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Hidden Lives: Slavery, Freedom, and The Green Walking Tour
First State National Historical Park, Delaware
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=C5DD3420-B064-8299-F58C2D079A5302D1

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Open Meeting
Federal Election Commission
https://www.fec.gov/meetings/
https://www.fec.gov/updates/february-29-2024-open-meeting/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQN4nXsSDTs

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Ella Baker: Activist for Human Rights
National Mall and Memorial Parks, District of Columbia
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=3446D1FC-0787-5F41-7F1EB976D2FA8286

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Convening on Protecting the Safety, Rights, and Dignity of Air Travelers with Disabilities
The White House and U.S. Department of Transportation
https://www.transportation.gov/AccessibleAirTravel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Y-WJLZ3Ts

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM
House Republican Leadership News Conference
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other House Republican leadership colleagues speak with reporters about their party’s legislative agenda
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533936-1/house-republican-leadership-news-conference

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
U.S. House of Representatives: Morning Hour
The House is expected to consider legislation to extend FAA's authority past the March 8th midnight deadline to collect taxes on airline tickets and fuel to run its system and programs to May 10th.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533916-1/morning-hour

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
U.S. Senate: Senate Session
The Senate will vote today on the confirmation of Marjorie Rollinson to be IRS Chief Counsel and an Assistant General Counsel at the Treasury Department.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533913-1/senate-session

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Defense Secretary Testifies on Hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on his failure to immediately notify top officials about a recent hospitalization.
House Armed Services Committee  Committee
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WITNESSES:
The Honorable Llyod J. Austin III
Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense
https://armedservices.house.gov/hearings/full-committee-hearing-review-defense-secretary-austin-s-unannounced-absence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKdg6H71dbo
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III provides testimony at a House Armed Services Committee hearing ("A Review of Defense Secretary Austin's Unannounced Absence") at 10 a.m. EST, Rayburn House Office Building 2118, Washington, D.C. The hearing will also be broadcast on Channel 2 in the Pentagon.
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-02-29/
https://www.defense.gov/News/Live-Events
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Defense Secretary Testifies on Hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on his failure to immediately notify top officials about a recent hospitalization.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533826-1/defense-secretary-testifies-hospitalization

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST 
All Means All: Empowering People with Disabilities to Thrive in Careers and the Workplace
Senate Aging (Special) Committee
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WITNESSES:
Erin Willman
Founder and CEO
White Cane Coffee Company
Warren, PA
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Jeffrey E. Mittman
President and CEO, Bosma Enterprises, and President, National Association for the Employment of the People Who are Blind
Indianapolis, IN
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Frank Hellmer
Data Analyst and Self-Advocate
Little Rock, AR
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Lauren Avellone PhD
Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335480
https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/all-means-all-empowering-people-with-disabilities-to-thrive-in-careers-and-the-workplace

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST 
Port Cybersecurity: The Insidious Threat to U.S. Maritime Ports
House Homeland Security Committee
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WITNESSES:
Rear Admiral Wayne R. Arguin Jr.
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, United States Coast Guard
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Rear Admiral John Vann
Coast Guard Cyber Command, United States Coast Guard
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Rear Admiral Derek Trinque
Director of Strategic Plans, Policy, and Logistics (J5/J4), United States Transportation Command (TRANSCOM)
^
Ms. Christa Brzozowski
Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security, Department of Homeland Security
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116817
https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-on-transportation-and-maritime-security-hearing/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QyD9dXH1S8
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Navy Rear Adm. Derek A. Trinque, director of plans, policy and logistics (J5/J4), U.S. Transportation Command, provides testimony at 10 a.m. EST at a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing on port cybersecurity, 310 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-02-29/

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Legislative Proposals to Support Patients with Rare Diseases
House Energy and Commerce Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Dr. Terence Flotte, MD
Provost and Dean of UMass Chan Medical School, Vice President of American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT)
^
Dr. Alexander Bassuk, MD, PhD
Physician-in-Chief, University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital; Chair and Professor, Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
^
Dr. Aaron Kesselheim, MD, JD, MPH
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director, Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) at Brigham and Women's Hospital
^
Dr. Jeromie Ballreich, PhD
Associate Research Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
^
Dr. Alice Chen, PhD
Senior Fellow, USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics; Associate Professor and Vice Dean for Research, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
^
Ms. Khrystal Davis, JD
Founding President, Texas Rare Alliance
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116902
https://energycommerce.house.gov/calendars?start=2024-02-23&end=2024-03-01
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrV88SvUfic
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Hearing on Supporting Patients with Rare Diseases
Medical professionals and public health researchers discuss ways to support patients with rare diseases during a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533929-1/hearing-supporting-patients-rare-diseases

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Markup of Various Measures
House Financial Services Committee
^
H.R. 802 - Respect State Housing Laws Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/802
^
H.R. 7156 - the "Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2024"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7156
^
H.R. 7159 - Pacific Partnership Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7159
^
H.R. 7280 - the "HUD Transparency Act of 2024"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7280
^
H.R. 6864 - the "HUD Accountability Act of 2023"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6864 
^
H.R. 7437 - the "Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness (FUTURE) in Supervision Act"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7437
^
H.R. 7440 - the "Financial Services Innovation Act of 2024"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7440
^
H.R. 4206 - the "Bank Safety Act of 2023"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4206
^
H.R. 4116 - the "Systemic Risk Authority Transparency Act"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4116
^
H.R. 5535 - the "Insurance Data Protection Act"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5535
^
H.R. 7428 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7428
^
H.J.Res. 109 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121"
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/109
^
H.R. ___, the "Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2023."
https://docs.house.gov/meetings/BA/BA00/20240229/116910/BILLS-118HR____ih.pdf
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116910
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/116910/documents/HMKP-118-BA00-20240229-SD002.pdf
https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=409153
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipBbJmZDsZs

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Full Committee Markup
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
^
H. Con. Res. 83, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/83
^
General Services Administration Capital Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/116788/documents/BILLS-1180ih.pdf
^
Fiscal Year 2025 Views and Estimates of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/116788/documents/BILLS-1180ih-U1.pdf
^
and other matters cleared for consideration
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116788
https://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=407230
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFe7JiyrqLk

February 29, 2024
10:00 AM EST
Executive Business Meeting
Senate Judiciary Committee
^
NOMINEES:
Ann Marie McIff Allen, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah
^
Susan M. Bazis, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska
^
Ernest Gonzalez, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
^
Kelly Harrison Rankin, to be United States District Judge for the District of Wyoming
^
Leon Schydlower, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
^
Robin Michelle Meriweather, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims
^
Joshua S. Levy, to be United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
^
Rebecca C. Lutzko, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio
^
Roy W. Minter, Jr., to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia
^
Almo J. Carter, to be a Commissioner of the United States Parole Commission
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335426
https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-activity/hearings/02/29/2024/executive-business-meeting

February 29, 2024
10:10 AM EST
The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews
South Lawn
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
10:30 AM EST
Virtual: Tracking Beavers, Raccoons, Coyotes & Other Wild Mammals in Winter
Tewksbury Public Library and a collaboration between the several Massachusetts and New Hampshire libraries
https://www.ashlandmass.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=12760&month=2&year=2024&day=29&calType=0

February 29, 2024
10:30 AM EST
Statewide Tornado Drill including a NOAA Weather Radio test will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. CST/10:30 a.m. EST
Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week  - February 25 to March 2, 2024
https://www.weather.gov/ohx/swaw2024

February 29, 2024
10:30 AM EST
Space Bureau '20 Years of Orbital Debris Mitigation' Open House
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2024/02/space-bureau-20-years-orbital-debris-mitigation-open-house

February 29, 2024
10:30 AM EST
Examining the Risk: The Dangers of EV Fires for First Responders
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Mr. Dan Munsey, Fire Chief, San Bernardino County Fire Department
^
Dr. Judy Jeevarajan, Vice President and Executive Director, Electrochemical Safety Research Institute at UL Research Institutes
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116872
https://science.house.gov/2024/2/investigations-oversight-subcommittee-hearing-examining-the-risk-the-dangers-of-ev-fires-for-first-responders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8I8AsN5suA

February 29, 2024
10:30 AM EST
The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Brownsville, Texas
Joint Base Andrews
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
11:00 AM EST
POSTPONED: Navigating the Seas with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/navigating-seas-admiral-lisa-franchetti-chief-naval-operations-us-navy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYTvz1AV5gU

February 29, 2024
11:00 AM EST
How to Obtain Surplus Property for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in PA - Online
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/65611/

February 29, 2024
11:00 AM EST
In Vivo Photoacoustic Tomography in Assessing Acute Systemic Vasoactivity
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44890

February 29, 2024
11:00 AM EST
Unrecognized Valor: African Americans in Naval Service in World War II
National Mall and Memorial Parks, District of Columbia
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=325E85BC-F938-0D66-2E1E796B166126AF

February 29, 2024
11:00 AM
House Democratic Leadership News Conference
House Democratic Caucus Chair Peter Aguilar (D-CA), Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA). and other leadership colleagues speak with reporters about their party’s legislative agenda.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533937-1/house-democratic-leadership-news-conference

February 29, 2024
11:30 AM EST
High-Level Segment & National Statements - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1dqiehdl1

February 29, 2024
11:30 AM EST
2024 UN Civil Society Conference Town Hall - The 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference will provide an opportunity for multi-stakeholder engagement ahead of the Summit of the Future and a venue for civil society to participate in the preparations process.  The conference will provide civil society with an additional platform to speak out and share ideas that could contribute to the Pact for the Future negotiations, in line with SDG 17 and the Common Agenda's vision of networked multilateralism. 
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18zlx3g2f

February 29, 2024
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/k1k/k1ky8bce72

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EST
Social Demography Seminar with Christy L. Erving
Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/population-development/event/social-demography-seminar-with-christy-l-erving/

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EST
Journal of Online Trust and Safety Winter 2024 Issue Webinar
Stanford Cyber Policy Center Is a Joint Initiative of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Stanford Law School
https://cyber.fsi.stanford.edu/events
https://tsjournal.org/index.php/jots
https://stanford.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_inRohcUdQ8a9skGNrOlRgw#/registration

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EST
The Day after the War in Gaza: A Palestinian State?
Hudson Institute
https://www.hudson.org/events/day-after-war-gaza-palestinian-state

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EST
24.5/D Open Topic Phase I AMA #3
Air Force Research Laboratory 
https://afwerx.com/events/24-5-d-open-topic-phase-i-ama-3/

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EDT
CATALYZE Webinar Series - Considerations for External Partnership: Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC)
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://www.nhlbicatalyze.org/events

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EDT
Virtual Fitness - Gentle Stretch
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/45051

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EST
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien attends a lunch with European and Eurasian Chiefs of Mission to the United States
Washington, D.C.
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-february-29-2024/

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EDT
U.S. House of Representatives: House Session
The House is expected to consider legislation to extend FAA's authority past the March 8th midnight deadline to collect taxes on airline tickets and fuel to run its system and programs to May 10th.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533916-2/house-session

February 29, 2024
12:00 PM EST
Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton Gaggle Aboard Air Force One En Route to Brownsville, TX
Air Force One
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8gXBW8TnAU

February 29, 2024
1:00 PM EST
Public Health Data Science: The Next Decade
Boston University School of Public Health
https://www.bu.edu/sph/conversations/health-systems/public-health-data-science-the-next-decade/

February 29, 2024
1:00 PM EST
FDA CBER Webinar: Human Gene Therapy Products Incorporating Human Genome Editing
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/otp-events-meetings-and-workshops/fda-cber-webinar-human-gene-therapy-products-incorporating-human-genome-editing-02292024

February 29, 2024
1:00 PM EST
NICHD 2023 Awards Ceremony
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=54170

February 29, 2024
1:00 PM EST
Commissioner Johnson to Participate in Black History Month Fireside Chat at FINRA's DC Office
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/Events/opaeventjohnson022924

February 29, 2024
1:00 PM EST
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024 Webinar
Department of Health and Human Services
https://www.hhs.gov/live/index.html
https://www.hhs.gov/live/live-1/index.html#10164

February 29, 2024
1:00 PM EST
NITAAC Monthly IT GWAC Training
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44615

February 29, 2024
1:00 PM EST
Data Visualization in ggplot: Visualizing Relationships and Linear Regression
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44839

February 29, 2024
1:00 PM EST
Virtual Black History Program
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/65548/

February 29, 2024
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=xNNyl-aYnZ8

February 29, 2024
1:30 PM EST
POSTPONED DoD's Warfighting Concept with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/dods-warfighting-concept

February 29, 2024
1:30 PM EST
The Richard L. "Bud" Veech Memorial Lecture - "Altered Brain Energetics in Alcohol Use Disorder:  Potential for Keto-Therapeutics" presented by Nora D. Volkow, M.D. and Corinde E. Weirs, Ph.D. 
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44997

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
Statement from Trump Campaign on Crooked Joe Biden’s Attempt to Chase President Trump to the Southern Border
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/dcf367c9-eb2a-469b-a242-8c1d0360eb3f
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Campaign 2024: Donald Trump Visits U.S. Southern Border
Former President and 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump visits the U.S. Southern Border neat Eagle Pass, Texas.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?533927-1/donald-trump-visits-us-southern-border
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LIVE: President Donald J. Trump to Visit Eagle Pass, Texas - 2/29/24
Right Side Broadcasting Network
https://rumble.com/v4g7hcx-live-president-donald-j.-trump-to-visit-eagle-pass-texas-22924.html

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
The State of Democracy in Africa
Atlantic Council
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/the-state-of-democracy-in-africa/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAhzawm1nVU

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
Rare Diseases Research, Challenges and Firsthand Accounts
Washington Post Live
https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2024/02/29/rare-diseases-research-challenges-firsthand-accounts/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfwUK8A3BjI

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
Understanding the 2025 Budget and Appropriations Process
Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/022924budget

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
Community Resilience Estimates
U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/2024/community-resilience-estimates.html

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
Chaparral Middle School String Orchestra Performance
National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia
https://www.usmcmuseum.com/calendar.html

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
Straight Talk: Housing Solutions with the Department of Veterans Affairs - Online
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/65366/

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
NIMHD Director's Seminar: Disparities in Diabetes Screening and Prevention by Race and Ethnicity
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/45060

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
Made in China: Is GSA Complying with Purchasing Restrictions?
House Oversight and Accountability Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Robert C. Erickson, Jr.
Acting Inspector General
Office of Inspector General
U.S. General Services Administration
^
David Shive
Chief Information Officer
U.S. General Services Administration
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116903
https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/made-in-china-is-gsa-complying-with-purchasing-restrictions/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfa1GNY2KMs

February 29, 2024
2:00 PM EST
Committee Legislative Markup
House Homeland Security Committee
^
H.R. 7433 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a transnational repression hotline and conduct a transnational repression public service announcement campaign, and for other purposes.
^
H.R. 7439 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize strengthening of State and local law enforcement capabilities to combat transnational repression and related terrorism threats, and for other purposes.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7439
^
H.R. 7443 - To authorize a dedicated transnational repression office within the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations to analyze and monitor transnational repression and related terrorism threats and require Homeland Security Investigations to take actions to prevent transnational repression.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7443
^
https://homeland.house.gov/2024/02/27/media-advisory-subcommittee-markup-for-legislation-to-combat-transnational-repression-on-u-s-soil/
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116904
https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-on-counterterrorism-law-enforcement-and-intelligence-markup/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxlM-480eyI

February 29, 2024
2:30 PM EST
Ella Baker: Activist for Human Rights
National Mall and Memorial Parks, District of Columbia
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=3446D1FC-0787-5F41-7F1EB976D2FA8286

February 29, 2024
2:35 PM EST
The President arrives in Brownsville, Texas (1:35 PM Local)
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, Brownsville, TX
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
3:00 PM EST
6th Meeting - 55th Statistical Commission
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1se4yleh9

February 29, 2024
3:00 PM EST
(4th meeting) Global Digital Compact - Informal Consultations
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k156rtpwsj

February 29, 2024
3:00 PM EST
Democracy Erodes from the Top
Stanford Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
https://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu
https://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/events/democracy-erodes-top

February 29, 2024
3:00 PM EST
Unrecognized Valor: African Americans in Naval Service in World War II
National Mall and Memorial Parks, District of Columbia
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=325E85BC-F938-0D66-2E1E796B166126AF

February 29, 2024
3:00 PM EST
Jazz Piano Hour at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Louisiana
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=0337AA74-06A4-28AE-1CFDA4A171AAFBC0

February 29, 2024
3:00 PM EST
Agricultural Prices - Monthly 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=02&day=29&report_id=12001&source=d

February 29, 2024
3:00 PM EST
Cold Storage Annual Summary - 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=02&day=29&report_id=17003&source=d

February 29, 2024
3:00 PM EST
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien meets with President of Regions and Corporate Relations for Bechtel Global Corporation Stu Jones
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-february-29-2024/

February 29, 2024
3:10 PM EST
The President receives a briefing at the border (2:10 PM Local)
Brownsville, TX
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
4:00 PM EST
Not Your Parents' Parties: Political Party Realignment in the Modern Era – Weekly Discussion with GU Politics Fellow Marc Short
Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service
https://www.georgetown.edu/event/not-your-parents-parties-political-party-realignment-in-the-modern-era-weekly-discussion-with-gu-politics-fellow-marc-short/2024-02-29/

February 29, 2024
4:05 PM EST
The President receives an operational briefing from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, USCIS, and ICE (3:05 PM Local)
Brownsville, TX
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
4:30 PM EST
Study Group with Grisella Martinez
Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School
https://iop.harvard.edu/events/study-group-grisella-martinez-2

February 29, 2024
4:30 PM EST
The President Delivers Remarks (3:30 PM Local)
Brownsville, TX
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00-AYRhjKUo

February 29, 2024
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/

February 29, 2024
5:00 PM EST
Study Group with Josh Gerstein
Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School
https://iop.harvard.edu/events/study-group-josh-gerstein-3

February 29, 2024
5:00 PM EST
Live! at the Library
Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-403841/live-at-the-library/2024-02-29/

February 29, 2024
5:50 PM EST
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Town Hall
Department of Defense
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33741

February 29, 2024
6:00 PM EST
Wake Up America: Black Women on the Future of Democracy
Museum of African American History, Boston National Historical Park, Massachussets
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=FD293667-994E-1F29-91C841EAEA0EFF77

February 29, 2024
6:00 PM EST
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien delivers remarks at Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Independence Day Celebration
Washington, D.C.
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-february-29-2024/

February 29, 2024
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

February 29, 2024
C-SPAN's The Weekly
Connecting today's political discourse with the past 40 years of politics. Using audio taken from C-SPAN's vast Video Library, each episode focuses on a theme tied to current events providing a unique perspective on today's news.
https://www.c-span.org/podcasts/subpage/?series=theWeekly

February 29, 2024
6:30 PM EST
Antisemitism Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center
https://streicker.nyc/events/history-of-antisemitism

February 29, 2024
6:30 PM EST
Black Liberation Through the Marketplace with Rachel Ferguson 
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
https://geraldrfordfoundation.org/events/black-liberation-through-the-marketplace/

February 29, 2024
6:30 PM EST
1st Annual Roots & Rounds Cornhole Tournament: The BRIDGER: Cornhole Edition
KC Crew
https://kccrew.com/leagues/the-bridger-cornhole-tournament/

February 29, 2024
6:30 PM EST
The President departs Brownsville, Texas en route to Joint Base Andrews (5:30 PM Local)
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, Brownsville, TX
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
7:00 PM EST
Communism Exposed Educator Webinar Series
Institute for Liberal Values and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
https://ilvalues.org/events/
https://www.addevent.com/event/st19870366

February 29, 2024
7:00 PM EST
Alyssa Regent: "Mors osculi" Premiere
Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA)
https://www.as-coa.org/events/alyssa-regent-mors-osculi-premiere

February 29, 2024
7:00 PM EST
Virtual: Lessons from Nature on Life, Death, Renewal, and Legacy
Memorial Hall Library Library, Andover, and a collaboration between the several Massachusetts libraries
https://www.ashlandmass.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=12678&month=2&year=2024&day=29&calType=0

February 29, 2024
7:30 PM EST
Hallelujah (1929)
Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-411845/hallelujah-1929/2024-02-29/

February 29, 2024
7:30 PM EST
Join the Airmen of Note, Jazz Heritage Series - Jane Monheit, vocals
U.S. Air Force Band
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=M3Jqc2RyNzk4NnA0MWdna29ycGk2dTYwa2ggZ2hwcm9nY2c5cjVqcnU3Y2djbmQxb3NkcG9AZw&ctz=America/New_York
https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-air-Force-Band/Events/

February 29, 2024
8:00 PM EST
Edlis Neeson Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty
The Aspen Institute
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/edlis-neeson-great-decisions-2024-7/

February 29, 2024
8:00 PM EST
Winter Words with Safiya Sinclair – TACAW in Basalt & Livestreamed
The Aspen Institute
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/winter-words-with-safiya-sinclair-tacaw-in-basalt-livestreamed/

February 29, 2024
8:00 PM EST
Live! at The Library: Le Consort
Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-411382/live-at-the-library-le-consort/2024-02-29/

February 29, 2024
8:00 PM EST
Coverage of the NASA/SpaceX Crew-8 launch to the International Space Station (Launch is scheduled at 12:04 a.m. EST on March 1) (Note: Mission commentary will continue shortly after spacecraft separation until approximately two hours prior to docking, when  TV coverage will resume)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nasa-tv-schedule-for-web-week-of-2-26-2024.pdf
https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crew-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgQKipH2g9I

February 29, 2024
9:00 PM EST
Hybrid Town Hall for Veterans
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/events/65773/

February 29, 2024
9:45 PM EST
The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to the White House
Joint Base Andrews
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

February 29, 2024
9:55 PM EST
The President arrives at the White House
Official Schedule
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

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March 1, 2024
12:04 AM EST
Coverage of the NASA/SpaceX Crew-8 launch to the International Space Station (Launch is scheduled at 12:04 a.m. EST on March 1) (Note: Mission commentary will continue shortly after spacecraft separation until approximately two hours prior to docking, when NASA TV coverage will resume)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nasa-tv-schedule-for-web-week-of-2-26-2024.pdf
https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crew-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgQKipH2g9I

March 1, 2024
2:00 AM EST
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Postlaunch News Conference
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nasa-tv-schedule-for-web-week-of-2-26-2024.pdf
https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crew-8
https://www.youtube.com/@NASA