The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Tuesday January 2, 2024 The House Stands Adjourned Until January 2, 2024 at 11:45 AM EST (Pro Forma back January 9, 2024) The Senate Stands Adjourned Until January 2, 2024 at 11:45 AM EST (Pro Forma back 3:00 PM EST January 8, 2024) Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma has no public appointments. Acting Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-january-2-2024/ . . . Daily Weather Map National Centers for Environvmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/dailywxmap/ National Forecast Charts National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php?Day=1 NOAA Tide Predictions - Washington DC Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html?gid=1396 NOAA Observed Water Levels - Station 8594900 Washington DC Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900&units=standard https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900&units=standard#obs The National Hurricane Center (NHC) https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Forecast Discussion U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/forecast-discussion FAA Daily Air Traffic Report https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report FAA National Airspace System Status https://nasstatus.faa.gov/ A.F. Branco Cartoon – King Of The Hill https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-king-of-the-hill-2/ Bob Gorrell - 2024 New Year's Resolutions http://www.gorrellart.com/cartoon/2024-resolutions/ Doug TenNapel (blue check implied) @DougTenNapel - Mickey Mouse https://twitter.com/DougTenNapel/status/1742044160964677903 Gary Varvel - BEST OF 2023 in cartoons https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-best-of-2023-in-cartoons Gary Varvel - Live Radio interview with Wendy Bell Radio https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-live-radio-interview George Alexopoulos @GPrime85 - Originally Drawn January 2022 https://twitter.com/GPrime85/status/1740741533178204579 George Alexopoulos @GPrime85 - HNY https://twitter.com/GPrime85/status/1741824801570718035 grrrgraphics - Happy New Year 2024 https://grrrgraphics.com/happy-new-year-2024/ grrrgraphics - The Top Cartoons Of 2023 https://grrrgraphics.com/the-top-cartoons-of-2023/ grrrgraphics - The Invasion Continues https://grrrgraphics.com/the-invasion-continues/ Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Dirty Martini https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12582 Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Don't Drink the.... https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12583 Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Resolution https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12584 Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Weight https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12585 Michael Ramirez - Top Ramirez Cartoons of 2023 https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/top-ramirez-cartoons-of-2023 Michael Ramirez - The Same Old https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-the-same-old-01-01 Michael Ramirez - Like A Sieve https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-like-a-sieve-12-30 Michael Ramirez - Asleep at the Wheel https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-asleep-at-the-wheel RealityBites by Broc Smith - The Eco-Hustle https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/01/01/the-eco-hustle/ RealityBites by Broc Smith - Happy New Year to You Too! https://rofcbybroc.com/2023/12/29/happy-new-year-to-you-too/ Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Daily Cartoon https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-epoch-comics-5108164 Skscartoon @skscartoon - Disney https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1741912024454770951 Skscartoon @skscartoon - #EpsteinClientList https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1741786105253658650 Skscartoon @skscartoon - What is the #blackswanevent that #catherineherrudge talked about? #NewYear2024 https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1741415461865341135 Skscartoon @skscartoon - Mutilating Kids https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1741251867953574170 Skscartoon @skscartoon - Shenna Bellows https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1741056732791796061 Stephan Pastis @stephanpastis - Disappearing https://twitter.com/stephanpastis/status/1741524784016724395 Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - ATF https://twitter.com/stone_toss/status/1741635355319599398 Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - AI https://twitter.com/stone_toss/status/1741585756089463231 Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Let Me In 44 https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2024-01-02 Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Let Me In 43 https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2024-01-01 Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Let Me In 42 https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2023-12-31 Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Let Me In 41 https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2023-12-30 Jumble Daily https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochfun/jumble-daily-mon-sat-4613390 Morsle https://morsle.fun/ Today in History - January 2 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-02 Most-Viewed Bills The Congress.gov top ten most-viewed bills list is compiled each Monday from the previous week’s metrics. https://www.congress.gov/most-viewed-bills Congressional Record Most Recent Issue https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record New Year’s Eve With NBC (Repost) https://blogs.loc.gov/now-see-hear/2023/12/new-years-eve-with-nbc-repost/?loclr=eanshb January Brings the Siren: An Illuminated Manuscript for the New Year https://blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/2023/12/29/january-brings-the-siren-an-illuminated-manuscript-for-the-new-year/?loclr=eabib Register to Vote Select your state or territory for information on how to get started. https://vote.gov/ January 2, 2024 TBD Jeffrey Epstein Court Document Dump #EpsteinClientList >>20168527 pb https://nypost.com/2024/01/01/news/epstein-assistant-sarah-kellen-quietly-waiting-for-court-document-dump/ January 2, 2024 5:32 AM EST Robert Oppenheimer's Legacy. "Father of the atomic bomb," Robert Oppenheimer's life and evolving legacy was the topic of a discussion hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Oppenheimer biographer Kai Bird ("American Prometheus"), Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan ("Unleashing Oppenheimer") and Department of Energy advisor Narayan Subramanian participated in this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?532363-1/robert-oppenheimers-legacy https://www.c-span.org/networks/?channel=radio 7:00 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Viewers responded to the question “What is your message to Washington in the new year?” https://www.c-span.org/video/?532585-2/open-phones&playEvent= 8:00 AM EST Scott MacFarlane Discusses Former President Trump's Legal Challenges CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses former President Trump’s legal challenges. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532585-3/scott-macfarlane-discusses-president-trumps-legal-challenges&playEvent= 8:00 AM EST Peter Prichard, "Killing Grace". Former USA Today editor-in-chief and Vietnam War veteran Peter Prichard discussed his novel "Killing Grace," about a murder that takes place during the war. He also talked about his experiences in Vietnam and his career in journalism. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531701-1/killing-grace 8:00 AM EST Lectures in History: Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525852-1/legacy-president-jimmy-carter 8:45 AM EST Washington Journal: Open Phones Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532585-4/video&playEvent 8:55 AM EST Leon Aron, "Riding the Tiger". Author Leon Aron talked about Vladimir Putin's use of war to maintain power in Russia. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?531303-1/riding-tiger 9:00 AM EST The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Residence of Bill and Connie Neville, Christiansted, Virgin Islands https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 9:15 AM EST Larry Sabato Discusses Campaign 2024 and Political News of the Day University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato discusses Campaign 2024 and political news of the day. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532585-5/larry-sabato-discusses-campaign-2024-political-news-day&playEvent 9:55 AM EST Zeke Faux, "Number Go Up - Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall". Bloomberg Businessweek investigative reporter Zeke Faux described the origins of cryptocurrency and its impact. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530291-1/number-inside-cryptos-wild-rise-staggering-fall 10:00 AM EST ISS Expedition 70 In-Flight Interview with KAKE-TV National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/iss-expedition-70-in-flight-interview-with-kake-tv/ https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOfg 10:00 AM EST MOVE! 16-Week Program - North Chicago, Illinois Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/lovell-federal-health-care-va/events/61270/ 10:57 AM EST Dr. Luana Marques, "Bold Move". Psychotherapist Luana Marques discussed the origins of anxiety and explained how to overcome it. The Brooklyn Heights Library hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529418-1/bold-move 11:00 AM EST Out-of-Town Pool Call Time (12:00 PM Local) Residence of Bill and Connie Neville, Christiansted, Virgin Islands https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 11:30 AM EST Security Council Media Stakeout (Programme of work of the Security Council in January 2024; Other matters) United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1c0lh780k 11:45 AM EST U.S. Senate: Senate Pro Forma Session The Senate will hold a brief session on the last day of the first session of the 118th Congress. No votes will take place until Monday, January 8. https://www.c-span.org/video/?532567-1/senate-pro-forma-session 11:45 AM EST David Von Drehle, "The Book of Charlie". David Von Drehle discussed his neighbor in a Kansas City suburb, a centenarian named Charlie White, whose life is also the story of the last American century -- from the Jazz Age to the smartphone. This event was part of the 2023 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?530952-5/the-book-charlie 12:00 PM EST Flag installation ceremony of the newly-elected members of the United Nations Security Council: The flags of the following five newly-elected Member States of the UN Security Council (for 2024-2025) will be installed: Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1dv60nn24 12:00 PM EST Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16/k166gdds5w 3:00 PM EST Press Conference: Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière, President of the Security Council for January and Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations: Hybrid press briefing by Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière, President of the Security Council for January and Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations. United Nations https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15gjpj5tp 3:00 PM EST Cotton System Consumption and Stocks - 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=01&day=02&report_id=17212&source=d 3:00 PM EST Fats and Oils: Oilseed Crushings, Production, Consumption and Stocks - 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=01&day=02&report_id=17214&source=d 3:00 PM EST Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production - 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=01&day=02&report_id=17213&source=d 5:45 PM EST The President and The First Lady depart St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands en route to Joint Base Andrews (6:45 PM Local) Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, St. Croix, Virgin Islands https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 8:15 PM EST In-Town Pool Call Time The White House https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 8:58 PM EST Starlink 7-9 Launch SpaceX https://direct.starlink.com/ https://twitter.com/sldelta30 https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-7-9 https://twitter.com/SpaceX 9:45 PM EST The President and The First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route to the White House Joint Base Andrews https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 9:55 PM EST The President and The First Lady arrive at the White House South Lawn https://factba.se/biden/calendar/