The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Monday December 11, 2023 The House Stands Adjourned Until December 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST The Senate Stands Adjourned Until December 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is on travel to Atlanta, Costa Rica, and Brazil from December 11-14, 2023. Acting Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart is on travel to the United Kingdom from December 11-15, 2023. Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn is on travel to the United Arab Emirates from December 7-11, 2023. . . . 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Trump Headlines the NYYRC's 111th Annual Gala - 12/9/2023 https://rumble.com/v40kuza-full-speech-president-donald-j.-trump-headlines-the-nyyrcs-111th-annual-gal.html December 6, 2023 - December 15, 2023 Bi-Annual Familiarization Programme Illustrates NATO’s Desire for Stronger Cooperation With Partners The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_221123.htm December 11, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting European Council https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/agrifish/2023/12/11-12/ December 11, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting European Council https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/agrifish/2023/12/11-12/ December 11, 2023 - December 12, 2023 140th Session of the Executive Board International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations (IFAD) https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/140 December 11, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Human Rights 75 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations (OHCHR) https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/udhr/publishingimages/75udhr/programme-december-hr75.pdf https://www.ohchr.org/en/events/events/2023/human-rights-75-high-level-event December 11, 2023 - December 13, 2023 IAEA – Nuclear Security Guidance Committee (NSGS) Meeting 24 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/21/01/meeting-schedule.pdf https://www.iaea.org/events/evt2204366 December 11, 2023 - December 13, 2023 Urban Non-LOS Targeting Systems - Feasibility Study (FS) SOFWERX https://events.sofwerx.org/urban-non-los-targeting-systems December 11, 2023 - December 13, 2023 The Interplay of Information and Energy in the Growth of Human Societies Santa Fe Institute https://www.santafe.edu/events/interplay-information-and-energy-growth-human-societies December 11, 2023 - December 13, 2023 The 60th AOC International Symposium & Convention: Advancing EMS Superiority Through Strategic Alliances and Partnerships Association of Old Crows https://www.crows.org/mpage/2023HOME December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023 AGU23 Wide. 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American Geophysical Union https://www.agu.org/fall-meeting December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023 Technical Meeting on Lessons Learned from Removals of Category 1 and 2 Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources and Strategies to Improve Removal of Unique Devices International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations https://www.iaea.org/events/evt2205661 December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023 First Research Coordination Meeting on Enhancing Laboratory Preparedness for the Detection and Control of Emerging and Re-emerging Zoonotic Diseases — ZODIAC in Asia and the Pacific International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations https://www.iaea.org/events/evt2205961 December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023 AGU Fall Meeting 2023 Battelle is proud to be a part of the AGU Fall Meeting 2023 event. https://www.battelle.org/insights/events/event-details/agu-fall-meeting-2023 December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023 The Interplay of Information and Energy in the Growth of Human Societies Santa Fe Institute https://www.santafe.edu/events/interplay-information-and-energy-growth-human-societies DECEMBER 11, 2018 Google Data Collection: Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified at a hearing on his company’s use of consumer data. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?455607-1/google-data-collection DECEMBER 11, 2018 President Trump Meeting with Democratic Leaders: President Trump said he would be proud to “shut down the government for border security” in an Oval Office exchange with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The leaders went back and forth over border security, building the wall, and the congressional support and votes needed to pass funding legislation on this issue. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?455813-1/president-trump-meeting-democratic-leaders DECEMBER 11, 2019 Inspector General Report on Origins of FBI's Russia Inquiry: Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on his report on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse allegations related to the 2016 presidential election. On This Day C-SPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?466593-1/inspector-general-report-origins-fbis-russia-inquiry December 11, 2023 International Mountain Day United Nations https://www.un.org/en/observances/mountain-day December 11, 2023 12:00 AM EST COP28 - Just Transition through Trade: Empowering Small Enterprises Business Council for International Understanding https://bciu.org/ https://bciu.zohobackstage.com/COP28-JustTransitionthroughTradeEmpoweringSmallEnterprises 12:10 AM EST Kashmir Hill, "Your Face Belongs to Us". New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill discussed facial recognition software Clearview AI and its attempts to collect and use people's personal information. This event was hosted by All Tech is Human. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530935-1/your-face-belongs-us 1:00 AM EST ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 10 (morning) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1sq71jay2 1:00 AM EST After Words: Jeff Horwitz, "Broken Code Inside Facebook and the Fight to Expose Its Harmful Secrets". The Wall Street Journal's Jeff Horwitz reported on Facebook's growth as a company and the challenges its platforms have faced. He's interviewed by Bloomberg's Sarah Frier. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531943-1/after-words-jeff-horwitz 1:00 AM EST Zero Waste | Turning Food Waste into High-End Furniture and Fashion Items - Kids, Youth & Inclusive I Workshop Expo City Farm https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/zero-waste-turning-food-waste-into-high-end-furniture-and-fashion-items 2:00 AM EST Human Rights 75 High-Level Event - Nairobi United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1gzz4blwa 2:00 AM EST UN Secretary-General's press encounter at COP28 United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1sopcbz2g 2:00 AM EST Day 2 - Shaping the Future of Climate Action and Flare Management: Accelerating the reality of computation being the largest single global consumer of energy within a decade or two. Eliminating flaring at oil production sites and making the process more efficient by mitigating methane emissions. Instantaneously materializing economic potential of an energy source by providing liquidity to underutilized energy assets. Leveraging the optionality of selling economically stranded energy to customer’s best interest with zero counterparty risk. Siemens Energy is driving the most environmentally beneficial initiative in the world today. Siemens Energy https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/day-2-shaping-the-future-of-climate-action-and-flare-management 2:00 AM EST Towards a Just Energy Transition: Challenges for North-South and South-South Cooperation Expo City Dubai in Collaboration with Sorbonne University https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/expo-city-dubai-in-collaboration-with-sorbonne-university-towards-a-just-energy-transition-challe 2:00 AM EST Timothy Egan, "A Fever in the Heartland". Pulitzer prize-winning author Timothy Egan spoke about the rise of the Ku Klux Klan during the 1920s in Indiana. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531272-3/a-fever-heartland 2:41 AM EST Kat Calvin, "American Identity in Crisis". Spread the Vote + Project ID founder Kat Calvin chronicled her work to help Americans without IDs obtain the necessary documents they need to live, work and vote. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531272-4/american-identity-crisis 3:00 AM EST Opening Panel, Human Rights 75 – High-level Event United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13w3c3ghh 3:00 AM EST Cooking Demo #9 Meral Jibouri Mohebi: Welcome to the future of sustainable urban living at PXB's groundbreaking Urban Farm concept in the heart of Expo City Dubai. With a strong focus on sustainability, our urban farm serves as an educational hub, inspiring visitors to connect with nature, understand their food sources, and actively cultivate their own meals. We offer vegan cooking classes throughout COP28 run by the best Vegan Chefs. You can book your place now by clicking here - https://bit.ly/Urban-Farm-PXB-CWS PXB Urban Farm https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/cooking-demo-9-meral-jibouri-mohebi 3:00 AM EST Oceans & Climate Justice Expo City Dubai in Collaboration with Sorbonne University https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/expo-city-dubai-in-collaboration-with-sorbonne-university-oceans-climate-justice 3:34 AM EST Author Discussion on Memoirs. Authors Lynn Melnick and Alice Carriere talked about their lives and surviving traumas. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531272-5/author-discussion-memoirs 4:00 AM EST 1st Meeting Biological Weapons Convention - Meeting of States Parties 2023 United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cllusx5j 4:00 AM EST Sustainable Food Systems - Adding Value through Sustainability: Businesses Tackling Food Waste and Food Insecurity Expo City Farm https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/sustainable-food-systems-adding-value-through-sustainability-businesses-tackling-food-waste-and-f 4:00 AM EST Towards an Efficient and Sustainable Industry: Decarbonization through Electrification and Waste Heat Recovery Technologies: Do you know that green, renewable energy can be used to electrify high quality process heat even at 1200 °C? Join us as we traverse through Innovative Electrical Heaters and Waste Heat Recovery technologies that when implemented will help industries decarbonize and improve efficiency. Discover how these innovative solutions enable quick and simple decarbonization and support the organizations meet their sustainable goals. Siemens Energy https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/towards-an-efficient-and-sustainable-industry-decarbonization-through-electrification-and-waste-h 4:26 AM EST Author Discussion on the American South. Historians Fitz Brundage and Charles Reagan Wilson discussed the history and culture of the American South. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531272-6/author-discussion-american-south 4:30 AM EST Launch of Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1ztm8bhdj 4:30 AM EST Day 1 (Room XX) - Human Rights 75 – High-level Event United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17/k17l5cesdh 4:30 AM EST Foreign Affairs Council Meeting European Council https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2023/12/11/ 5:00 AM EST ILO at COP 28: events at the just transition pavilion - Day 10 (afternoon) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1ogttix6b 5:00 AM EST Cooking Class - Meral Jibouri Mohebi Welcome to the future of sustainable urban living at PXB's groundbreaking Urban Farm concept in the heart of Expo City Dubai. With a strong focus on sustainability, our urban farm serves as an educational hub, inspiring visitors to connect with nature, understand their food sources, and actively cultivate their own meals. We offer vegan cooking classes throughout COP28 run by the best Vegan Chefs. You can book your place now by clicking here - https://bit.ly/Urban-Farm-PXB-CWS PXB Urban Farm https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/event-1-cooking-class-meral-jibouri-mohebi 5:16 AM EST Joel Ebert and Erik Schelzig, "Welcome to Capitol Hill - Fifty Years of Scandal. Joel Ebert and Erik Schelzig talked about the recent history of Tennessee politics. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531272-7/welcome-capitol-hill 6:00 AM EST Launch of Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 (Addis Ababa) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1sahqr5jb 6:00 AM EST Coffee to Mushrooms - Diverting organic wastes to grow high value crops in dry climates. Expo City Farm https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/coffee-to-mushrooms-diverting-organic-wastes-to-grow-high-value-crops-in-dry-climates 6:00 AM EST Decarbonizing the Mobility Sector with Carbon Neutral Fuels: This session aims to review the process steps and efficiencies related to the production of anticipated carbon neutral fuels. Siemens Energy https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/decarbonizing-the-mobility-sector-with-carbon-neutral-fuels 6:03 AM EST Dr. Jay Wellons, "All That Moves Us". Dr. Jay Wellons detailed his work as a pediatric neurosurgeon. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531273-2/all-moves-us 6:30 AM EST Human Rights 75 Side Event - The Power of Arts for Human Rights (Nairobi) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1k36gj3jy 6:30 AM EST Navigating to Net Zero: Decarbonisation in Shipping and Aviation Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) https://www.oecd-events.org/cop28/session/909f39fa-956d-ee11-a532-6045bd8ead8a/navigating-to-net-zero-decarbonisation-in-shipping-and-aviation 6:55 AM EST Tim Schwab, "The Bill Gates Problem". Investigative reporter Tim Schwab took a critical look at Bill Gates and the political power he wields through the Gates Foundation. This event was hosted by People's Book in Takoma Park, Maryland. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531845-1/the-bill-gates-problem 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Viewers commented on the previous week’s House Education and Workforce Committee hearing with university presidents. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532088-2/open-phones&playEvent 7:00 AM EST Human Rights 75 - You Have The Floor United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k1iikpbj2e 7:00 AM EST Indonesian Forests (#1) Supporting smallholders to avoid deforestation and CO2 emissions Expo City Farm https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/indonesian-forests-1-supporting-smallholders-to-avoid-deforestation-and-co2-emissions 7:30 AM EST About Books: Adam Levy discussed his publishing company, Transit Books, which focuses on international literature and translated books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532199-1/books-adam-levy 8:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Zach Cohen Discusses the Week Ahead in Congress Bloomberg Government congress reporter Zach Cohen discusses the week ahead in Congress. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532088-3/zach-cohen-discusses-week-ahead-congress&playEvent 8:00 AM EST Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information Lt. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy provides keynote remarks at 8 a.m. EST Association of Old Crows International Symposium & Convention, National Harbor, Maryland https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2023-12-11/ https://www.crows.org/mpage/2023HOME 8:30 AM EST The NIH Clinical Center Gingerbread House Decorating Contest National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44593 8:30 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/?532088-4/open-phones&playEvent 8:45 AM EST Amateur Radio ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at Harbor Creek School, Harbor Creek, Pennsylvania, USA Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) https://www.ariss.org/upcoming-educational-contacts.html https://www.youtube.com/@AdvancedTechnologiesGroup 9:00 AM EST 2nd Meeting Biological Weapons Convention - Meeting of States Parties 2023 United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11mn6l9n6 9:00 AM EST Human Rights 75 - Youth Dialogue United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a/k1azu306bh 9:00 AM EST Cooking Class - Meral Jibouri Mohebi: Welcome to the future of sustainable urban living at PXB's groundbreaking Urban Farm concept in the heart of Expo City Dubai. With a strong focus on sustainability, our urban farm serves as an educational hub, inspiring visitors to connect with nature, understand their food sources, and actively cultivate their own meals. We offer vegan cooking classes throughout COP28 run by the best Vegan Chefs. You can book your place now by clicking here - https://bit.ly/Urban-Farm-PXB-CWS PXB Urban Farm https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/event-2-cooking-class-meral-jibouri-mohebi 9:00 AM EST DJ Performance - Sky Food Park Act Name - Adam https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/event-14-dj-performance-sky-food-park 9:00 AM EST Live Music - Sky Food Park Act Name - Cillian https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/event-14-live-music-sky-food-park 9:00 AM EST Expo City Dubai in Collaboration with NatGeo | Sneak Peek: African Queens: Guided by award-winning actress Angela Bassett’s powerful narration, National Geographic’s QUEENS series brings the natural world into focus through the female lens for the very first time. Four years in the making and helmed by a female-led production team from around the world – groundbreaking in the natural history space – the seven-part series leverages cutting-edge technology to reveal surprising insights into how females in the natural world rise to power, often relying on cooperation and wisdom over brute strength to get ahead. The final episode of the series celebrates the women who have gone to the ends of the Earth and dedicated their lives to documenting and protecting animal queens. We don’t call her Mother Nature for nothing. This session will feature a sneak peek screening of QUEENS episode “African Queens” National Geographic https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/Expo-City-Dubai-in-Collaboration-with-NatGeo-Sneak-Peek-African-Queens 9:00 AM EST Advancing Economic Mobility: Mindsets to Unlock Prosperity The Aspen Institute https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/advancing-economic-mobility-mindsets-to-unlock-prosperity/ 9:00 AM EST Joint Integration and Interoperability Symposium: Technical Innovation for the Future of Joint Warfighting National Defense Industrial Association’s Emerging Technology Institute and Hudson Institute’s Center for Defense Concepts and Technology https://www.hudson.org/events/joint-integration-interoperability-symposium-technical-innovation-future-joint-warfighting 9:00 AM EST ETHIOPIA: Virtual Roundtable with The Honorable Ervin Massinga, Ambassador of the United States to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Business Council for International Understanding https://bciu.org/ https://bciu.zohobackstage.com/ETHIOPIAVirtualRoundtablewithTheHonorableErvinMassingaAmbassadoroftheUnitedStatestotheFederalDemocra 9:00 AM EST Tracking Progress Towards Paris Agreement Goals in the Context of the Energy Crisis Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) https://www.oecd-events.org/cop28/session/f5a53dd8-346c-ee11-a532-6045bd8ead8a/tracking-progress-towards-paris-agreement-goals-in-the-context-of-the-energy-crisis- 9:00 AM EST Joint Integration and Interoperability Symposium: Technical Innovation for the Future of Joint Warfighting National Defense Industrial Associationin conjunction with the Hudson Institute https://www.ndia.org/events/2023/12/11/hudson-joint-integration 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 9:10 AM EST ISS Expedition 70 In-Flight Event for the European Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nasa-tv-schedule-for-web-week-of-12-4-2023.pdf https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/iss-expedition-70-in-flight-event-for-the-european-space-agency-2/ https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOfg 9:15 AM EST Washington Journal: Greg Lukianoff Discusses Antisemitism on College Campuses Author and free speech advocate Greg Lukianoff, President & CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), discusses the rise on antisemitism on college campuses and this week’s congressional hearing with university presidents. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532088-5/greg-lukianoff-discusses-antisemitism-college-campuses&playEvent 9:15 AM EST 41st Annual Monetary & Trade Conference and Global Citizen Award Ceremony Global Interdependence Center at Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia https://www.interdependence.org/events/browse/41st-annual-monetary-trade-conference-and-global-citizen-award-ceremony/ 9:30 AM EST Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Margaret G. Palmieri; Thomas Browning, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for mission capabilities; and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Integration and Interoperability David E. Tremper join a panel discussion at 9:30 a.m. EST National Defense Industrial Association/Hudson Institute Joint Integration and Interoperability Symposium in Washington, D.C. https://www.ndia.org/events/2023/12/11/hudson-joint-integration https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2023-12-11/ 9:30 AM EST The Court will release an order list at 9:30 a.m. Supreme Court https://www.supremecourt.gov/ https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/ordersofthecourt 9:30 AM EST Out-of-Town Pool Call Time Joint Base Andrews Overhang https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 9:45 AM EST Security Council Media Stakeout (MONUSCO; Other matters) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1q7lk93d4 10:00 AM EST [Opening session – 1 st meeting] Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, 10th session United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1zal9rp0w 10:00 AM EST Fifth Committee, 22nd meeting - General Assembly, 78th session United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14xtkr36k 10:00 AM EST (1st meeting) Open-ended working group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Sixth Substantive Session United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k1i14emrka 10:00 AM EST The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Security Council, 9500th meeting United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1t99t5xf8 10:00 AM EST Cooking Class - Meral Jibouri Mohebi: Welcome to the future of sustainable urban living at PXB's groundbreaking Urban Farm concept in the heart of Expo City Dubai. With a strong focus on sustainability, our urban farm serves as an educational hub, inspiring visitors to connect with nature, understand their food sources, and actively cultivate their own meals. We offer vegan cooking classes throughout COP28 run by the best Vegan Chefs. You can book your place now by clicking here - https://bit.ly/Urban-Farm-PXB-CWS PXB Urban Farm https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/event-3-cooking-class-meral-jibouri-mohebi 10:00 AM EST Interview Skills for Military Spouses and Caregivers Department of Labor https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/12112023/interview-skills-military-spouses-and-caregivers 10:00 AM EST The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 10:40 AM EST The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews South Lawn https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 11:00 AM EST Election 2024: The Post’s Political Roundtable with Yasmeen Abutaleb, Paul Kane and Colby Itkowitz. Washington Post Live https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/12/11/election-2024-posts-political-roundtable-with-yasmeen-abutaleb-paul-kane-colby-itkowitz/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz7WxA3zbUM 11:00 AM EST Hines VA Outreach At LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission - Peru, Illinois Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/56711/ 11:00 AM EST The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Joint Base Andrews https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 11:15 AM EST Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Air Force One https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NHmnwGwGYM 11:30 AM EST Press briefing for the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1g4xl0zzz 11:30 AM EST Thomas (Tom) P. Hackett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Truist Securities, Inc. Atlanta Economics Club https://atlantaeconomicsclub.org/events/#daa9ae3fbe8245d9b 11:30 AM EST Secretary Antony J. Blinken delivers remarks at the Toys for Tots ceremonial presentation Department of State https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-11-2023/ 11:45 AM EST The President arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 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/k12/k12cc792zu 12:00 PM EST Webinar: Brad Jacobs The Economic Club of New York https://www.econclubny.org/web/pages/events 12:00 PM EST Writing with AI: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz on Who Makes the NBA American Enterprise Institute https://www.aei.org/events/writing-with-ai-seth-stephens-davidowitz-on-who-makes-the-nba/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQqQQUMHnmw 12:00 PM EST Book Talk. Politicizing Islam in Central Asia: From the Russian Revolution to the Afghan and Syrian Jihads The Harriman Institute at Columbia University https://harriman.columbia.edu/event/book-talk-politicizing-islam-in-central-asia-from-the-russian-revolution-to-the-afghan-and-syrian-jihads/ 12:00 PM EST A Day in the Life of a USPTO Patent Examiner United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) https://www.uspto.gov/jobs/day-life-uspto-patent-examiner-0 12:00 PM EST State of the Science of Pediatric Palliative Care Conference Day 1 National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44355 https://pedspallconference.com/ https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=53818 12:00 PM EST Strategies to Promote Quality Sleep & Why Winter Is Ripe for Strengthening Sleep Habits National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44419 12:00 PM EST Functional Flexibility in the Cortex National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43834 12:00 PM EST Investigating Stem Cells as Quantum Sensors National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44463 12:30 PM EST Human Rights and International Affairs: How Can the International Community Right Wrongs? Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies https://sais.jhu.edu/campus-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1046278267 12:30 PM EST Beyond the SCIF: Countering Chinese Influence Operations on American Soil Hudson Institute https://www.hudson.org/events/beyond-scif-countering-chinese-influence-operations-american-soil - Reps. Mike Turner and Mike Waltz Countering Chinese Influence in America Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, joins Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) and China policy advocates for a discussion on countering Chinese influence in the United States hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532340-1/reps-mike-turner-mike-waltz-countering-chinese-influence-america 12:30 PM EST Music in the Atrium Presents the Manchester String Quartet National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44398 12:30 PM EST The President delivers remarks at the announcement event for the city of Philadelphia receiving a $22.4 million SAFER Grant award that will fund firefighters’ salary and benefits and enable the Philadelphia Fire Department to reopen three fire companies – Engine 6, Ladder 1, and Ladder 11, and more Official Schedule https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5NOPzMWfvg - President Biden in Philadelphia on Fire Department Grants President Biden travels to Philadelphia to highlight a $22.4 million grant for the city fire department. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532351-1/president-biden-philadelphia-fire-department-grants 1:00 PM EST LinkedIn Job Search for Military Spouses and Caregivers Department of Labor https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/12112023/linkedin-job-search-military-spouses-and-caregivers 1:00 PM EST Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Department of State https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-11-2023/ 1:00 PM EST Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien meets with Polish Ambassador to the United States Marek Magierowski Department of State https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-11-2023/ 1:15 PM EST Stop Ecocide Foundation (ASP22 Side Event) - As discussion develops around inclusion of "ecocide" under the remit of the Rome Statute, this panel examines the breadth of applicability of the 2021 Independent Expert Panel definition and therefore its relevance in various circumstances where mass environmental damage is being suffered: small island states, states involved in armed conflict, indigenous territories and the ocean. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1ustp65ol 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/StateDept 1:30 PM EST Administrative Supplements to Recognize Excellence in DEIA Mentorship National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44347 1:30 PM EST NIH Library Resources for NIH Staff National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44478 2:00 PM EST The History of NIH in (About) 12 Objects: A Curator’s Chronicle National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44454 https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=53816 2:30 PM EST The President participates in a campaign reception Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 2:45 PM EST Security Council Media Stakeout United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19/k19jy9shto 3:00 PM EST [2nd meeting] Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, 10th session United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k1iszidxta 3:00 PM EST Threats to international peace and security - Security Council, 9501st meeting United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19/k19suzz0g4 3:00 PM EST (2nd meeting) Open-ended working group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Sixth Substantive Session United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1dfpwjd8s 3:00 PM EST Patrick Stewart on New Memoir, Career and Shakespeare Washington Post Live https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/12/11/patrick-stewart-new-memoir-career-shakespeare/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RcOW0PWIfg 3:00 PM EST U.S. Senate: Senate Session The Senate will continue debate on the nomination of Richard Federico to be U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the Tenth Circuit. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532337-1/senate-session 3:30 PM EST Diwali Stamp – The Power of One Award - The 2023 Award ceremony is Co-Organized by Diwali Foundation USA and Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, and the Permanent Missions of Chile, Eritrea, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Morocco, Oman and Sri Lanka to the United Nations. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k1hemoeh97 3:30 PM EST Civil Society Dialogue with United Nations Security Council President H.E. Mr. José Javier de la Gasca Lopez Dominguez (Ecuador) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a/k1ae19w5uf 3:30 PM EST Assistant Secretary O’Brien meets with Lithuanian Vice Foreign Minister Egidijus Meilūnas Department of State https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-11-2023/ 3:40 PM EST The President departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route to Joint Base Andrews Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 4:00 PM EST The Benefits of Active Parenting in K–12 Education: A Conversation with Eva Moskowitz American Enterprise Institute https://www.aei.org/events/the-benefits-of-active-parenting-in-k-12-education-a-conversation-with-eva-moskowitz/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gscw9GLTRRw - TBD Discussion on Active Parenting in K-12 Education Eva Moskowitz, founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, discusses active parenting in K-12 education at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532341-1/discussion-active-parenting-12-education 4:00 PM EST Suharto's Cold War: Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and the World Woodrow Wilson Center https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/suhartos-cold-war-indonesia-southeast-asia-and-world 4:00 PM EST Confluence of Cultures: Lithographed Book Design in 19th Century Iran, India, and Central Asia Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/item/event-411342/confluence-of-cultures-lithographed-book-design-in-19th-century-iran-india-and-central-asia/2023-12-11/ 4:00 PM EST H.R. 357 - Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act; H.R. 1147 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023; H.R. 6570 - Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act; H.R. 6611 - FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023 House Rules Committee ^ H.R. 357 – Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/357 ^ H. Rept. 118-282 – Report from the Committee on the Judiciary to accompany H.R. 357 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/118th-congress/house-report/282 ^ H.R. 1147 – Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1147 ^ H. Rept. 118 -__ – Report from the Committee on the Judiciary to accompany H.R. 6570 (as prepared to be filed) https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/115711/documents/BILLS-1180rh.pdf ^ Rules Committee Print 118-17 – Showing the text of H.R. 6611, as ordered reported by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, with modifications. https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/115711/documents/BILLS-118118-17ih.pdf ^ H. Rept. 118-131 – Report from the Committee on Education and the Workforce to accompany H.R. 1147 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/118th-congress/house-report/131 ^ H.R. 6570 – Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6570 ^ Rules Committee Print 118-16 – Showing the text of H.R. 6570, as ordered reported by the Committee on the Judiciary. https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/115711/documents/BILLS-118118-16ih.pdf ^ H. Rept. 118-__ – Report from the Committee on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to accompany H.R. 6611 (as prepared to be filed) https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/115711/documents/BILLS-1182rh.pdf ^ H.R. 6611 - FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6611 ^ Comparative Print Showing the differences between H.R. 6611 (as introduced) and Rules Committee Print 118-17. https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/115711/documents/BILLS-1186611118-17ih.pdf ^ H.R. 6570 – Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6570 ^ https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/115711 https://rules.house.gov/news/announcement/meeting-announcement-december-11-2023 https://www.youtube.com/@HouseRulesCommittee/streams 4:00 PM EST Full Committee Member Day House Oversight and Accountability Committee https://rollcall.com/2020/03/10/congress-lobbying-congress-member-day-explained/ https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116664 https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/full-committee-member-day/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZLOOOA9mI8 4:30 PM EST 'How China Shapes its Reviews in UN Human Rights Regime' with Lucie Lu Columbia-Harvard China and the World Program (CWP) https://cwp.sipa.columbia.edu/events/how-china-shapes-its-reviews-un-human-rights-regime-lucie-lu 4:30 PM EST The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to the White House Joint Base Andrews https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 4:40 PM EST The President arrives at the White House South Lawn https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 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/ 6:00 PM EST Sharing Shakespeare: The Tempest The Aspen Institute https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/sharing-shakespeare-the-tempest-2/ 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 6:30 PM EST Perspectives on the Israel-Hamas War: A Congressional Newsmaker Series Conversation with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) U.S. Institute of Peace https://www.usip.org/events/perspectives-israel-hamas-war - Sen. Tom Cotton Discusses Israel-Hamas War Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) discusses the Israel-Hamas War and U.S. foreign policy during a discussion hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532330-1/sen-tom-cotton-discusses-israel-hamas-war 7:00 PM EST The Taft Court: Making Law for a Divided Nation - 15 Days of the Bill of Rights National Constitution Center https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/countdown-to-bill-of-rights-day https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/the-taft-court-making-law-for-a-divided-nation 7:05 PM EST The President and The First Lady host a Hanukkah Holiday Reception; The Second Gentleman attends East Room https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z69YLQROB4U 7:59 PM EST USSF-52 Mission SpaceX is targeting Monday, December 11 at 8:14 p.m. ET for Falcon Heavy’s launch of the USSF-52 mission to orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/2023/december/rocket-launch-spacex-falcon-heavy-ussf-52 https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=ussf-52 https://twitter.com/SpaceX 8:00 PM EST Aaron David Miller With Patt Morrison: Israel in Crisis Briefing #6 Biden Administration Policy Toward the Israel-Hamas War Jews United for Democracy and Justice https://www.jewsunitedfordemocracy.org/event/december-11-miller-morrison/ - - - December 12, 2023 3:00 AM EDT Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-At-Large on the Kiev Regime’s War Crimes, Rodion Miroshnik, Will Hold a Briefing at the Foreign Ministry Press Centre to Demonstrate New Facts of Kiev’s Crimes Against Civilians The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation https://mid.ru/en/press_service/announcements/ https://www.mid.ru/en/press_service/video https://www.twitter.com/MID_RF