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Tuesday December 12, 2023

The House Stands Adjourned Until December 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until December 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST

Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
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.
Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes is on travel to Switzerland from December 12-15, 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Christmas Reset
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-christmas-reset/

A.F. Branco Cartoon – He’s In The Way
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-hes-in-the-way/

Bob Gorrell - University Context
http://www.gorrellart.com/cartoon/university-context/

Gary Varvel - Part 3 - The War Within America - Ishtar
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-part-3-the-war-within

grrrgraphics - Alex Jones Reinstated to X (formally Twitter)
https://grrrgraphics.com/alex-jones-reinstated-to-x-formally-twitter/

Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Ambitious
https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12564

Michael Ramirez - Moral Compass
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-moral-compass-12

RazörFist @RAZ0RFIST - Having your own end cap at Barnes & Noble must be a weird new kind of "banned".
https://twitter.com/RAZ0RFIST/status/1734522649080889354

RealityBites by Broc Smith - Hamas Surrenders in Droves
https://rofcbybroc.com/2023/12/11/hamas-surrenders-in-droves/

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

Skscartoon @skscartoon - #AlexJones is back
https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1734349274505417129

Stephan Pastis @stephanpastis - Book Banning
https://twitter.com/stephanpastis/status/1734231014262935688

Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Let Me In 23
https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2023-12-12

Wokely Correct Comics @WokelyCorrect - GTA
https://twitter.com/WokelyCorrect/status/1734212548273287664

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

Morsel
https://morsle.fun/

Today in History - December 12
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-12

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

KISS OF DEATH: There Will Be Blood
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/f06f2ea1-2274-42a5-ba8c-ade0af0957c0

Statement from Trump Spokesperson on Deranged Jack Smith’s Filing with the Supreme Court
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/a29b8613-7b8a-4135-ac4c-d1cbdbe15342

Representative Matt Gaetz to Deliver Remarks in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/034c691c-6f55-4c0b-a369-18e57f45b90e

President Biden has invited President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to the White House for a meeting on Tuesday, December 12 to underscore the United States’ unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russia’s brutal invasion. 
The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/12/10/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-of-ukraine/

#Gaza: 10th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly to resume on Tuesday, 12 December 2023 @ 3PM. 
https://twitter.com/UN_News_Centre/status/1734319142151582201

December 8, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Weekly schedule of public speaking engagements and other activities Friday, 08 December 2023 - Sunday, 17 December 2023
European Central Bank
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html

December 11, 2023 - December 12, 2023
CEO Council Summit
Wall Street Journal
https://ceocouncil.wsj.com/event/ceo-council-summit-5/

December 12, 2023 - December 13, 2023
On 12 and 13 December, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_221180.htm

December 12, 2023 - December 13, 2023
Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implications for Drug Development Workshop
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/adult-attention-deficithyperactivity-disorder-diagnosis-treatment-and-implications-drug-development

December 12, 2023 - December 13, 2023
Navigating Complex Waters: A Deep Dive into FDA Drug Interactions Guidances and Resources
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/navigating-complex-waters-deep-dive-fda-drug-interactions-guidances-and-resources-12122023

December 12, 2023 - December 14, 2023
USSOCOM Innovation Foundry (IF14) Collaboration Event (CE)
SOFWERX
https://events.sofwerx.org/ussocom-innovation-foundry-if-14-event

December 12, 2023 - December 14, 2023
NAHASDA Intermediate
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/codetalk/calendar
https://www.aahaak.org/event-details/nahasda-intermediate-4

DECEMBER 12, 2000
Bush Campaign Reaction: Former Secretary of State James Baker said Governor Bush and Secretary Cheney were pleased with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 10:00 p.m. decision that there were constitutional problems with the vote recount ordered by the Florida Supreme Court. He also expressed their thanks to all the persons who have worked so hard during the past month. He did not answer questions from the media. 
On This Day C-SPAN
https://www.c-span.org/video/?161257-1/bush-campaign-reaction

DECEMBER 12, 2016
Trump Tower Lobby Pool Feed. This is pool footage of the Trump Tower lobby during the presidential transition on December 12, 2016.
On This Day C-SPAN
https://www.c-span.org/video/?420032-1/trump-tower-lobby-pool-feed

DECEMBER 12, 2018
Judiciary, FBI and Homeland Officials Testify on Chinese Espionage: Top officials with the Homeland Security and Justice Departments as well as the FBI testified on China’s non-traditional espionage efforts against the United States. 
On This Day C-SPAN
https://www.c-span.org/video/?455665-1/judiciary-fbi-homeland-officials-testify-chinese-espionage

DECEMBER 12, 2020
Women for America First Rally: Women for America First held a rally in support of President Trump in Washington, D.C., concluding a nationwide bus tour. 
On This Day C-SPAN
https://www.c-span.org/video/?507234-1/women-america-rally

December 12, 2023
International Universal Health Coverage Day
United Nations
https://www.un.org/en/observances/universal-health-coverage-day

December 12, 2023
International Day of Neutrality
United Nations
https://www.un.org/en/observances/neutrality-day

December 12, 2023
General Affairs Council Meeting
European Council
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/gac/2023/12/12/

December 12, 2023
Supporting Affordable Housing and Small Businesses for Native American Veterans in North and South Dakota
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Department of the Treasury; the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
https://occ.gov/news-events/events/index-events.html
https://www2.occ.gov/news-events/events/files/event-cra-for-community-based-organizations-dec-12-2023.html

December 12, 2023
TBD
House Republican Leaders News Conference
House Republican leaders speak to reporters about their legislative agenda for the week.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532376-1/house-republican-leaders-news-conference

December 12, 2023
TBD
Senate Democratic Agenda
Senate Democratic leaders speak to reporters about their legislative agenda for the week ahead of the holiday recess, including the supplemental aid request for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which has been stalled for weeks over border security.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532374-101/senate-democratic-agenda

December 12, 2023
TBD
Senate Republican Agenda
Senate Republican leaders speak to reporters about the legislative agenda for the week ahead of the holiday recess.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532374-1/senate-republican-agenda

December 12, 2023
TBD
Political Leaders and Others Discuss the U.S. Economy
Political leaders, including Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), join the Wall Street Journal CEO Council for an event on the U.S. economy, politics, and diplomacy.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532360-1/political-leaders-discuss-us-economy

December 12, 2023
1:00 AM EST
VoFG Is a Platform That Empowers Young People to Be Advocates for a Sustainable Future: Kids, Youth & Inclusive I Children aged 8 – 12 present their stories to the audience.
Expo City Farm
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/vofg-is-a-platform-that-empowers-young-people-to-be-advocates-for-a-sustainable-future

2:00 AM EST
University Education and Climate Change Litigation
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-university-education-and-climate-change

3:00 AM EST
Opening Ceremony, Human Rights 75 – High-level Event
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1m/k1mcxbmbn9

3:00 AM EST
Cooking Demo #10 Rousvelt Trujillo: 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-10-rousvelt-trujillo

3:00 AM EST
Transports et des mobilités dans le tournant climatique
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-transports-et-des-mobilits-dans-le-tour

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

4:00 AM EST
Partnering with Microsoft for Decarbonization Using Mixed Reality
Siemens Energy
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/partnering-with-microsoft-for-decarbonization-using-mixed-reality

4:00 AM EST
Round table 1, Human Rights 75 – High-level Event
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1ve517rdh

4:15 AM EST
Round Table 2, Human Rights 75 – High-level Event
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1diw7g1wv

4:30 AM EST
Geneva Press Briefing: WHO
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k1n3wv4bz5

4:30 AM EST
Climate Changers: Transforming the Climate Narrative Through Inclusive Youth Voices: This session will explore how inclusive youth voices are transforming the climate narrative, advocating for equitable solutions, and shaping a more sustainable future for all. It will feature youth from various programs who will share their experiences and insights on how to empower young people to take action on climate change.
Expo City Dubai in collaboration with Universities Climate Network
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/expo-city-dubai-in-collaboration-with-universities-climate-network-climate-changers-transforming

4:30 AM EST
Executive Board Bureau Meeting
World Food Programme of the United Nations (WFP)
https://executiveboard.wfp.org/Meeting/1552
https://web.archive.org/web/20221231152457/https://executiveboard.wfp.org/meeting/1552

4:30 AM EST
Reaching Climate Neutrality for the Hamburg Economy by 2040
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
https://www.oecd-events.org/cop28/session/5ca1a0de-1d6f-ee11-a532-6045bd8ead8a/reaching-climate-neutrality-for-the-hamburg-economy-by-2040

5:00 AM EST
Cooking Class - Rousvelt Trujillo: 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-rousvelt-trujillo

6:00 AM EST
Day 2 - The Role of Partnerships and Collaboration in Driving Long Duration Energy Storage: The Role of Partnerships and Collaboration in Driving Long Duration Energy Storage.
Siemens Energy
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/day-2-the-role-of-partnerships-and-collaboration-in-driving-long-duration-energy-storage

7:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: Open Forum, Part 1
Viewers responded to the question “Do you support or oppose a Biden impeachment inquiry?”
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532186-2/open-forum-part-1&playEvent

7:00 AM EDT
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues at 3:00 p.m. MSK (approximately) on December 12, 2023
https://mid.ru/en/press_service/announcements/
https://www.mid.ru/en/press_service/video
https://www.twitter.com/MID_RF

7:00 AM EDT
Empowering and Protecting Consumers in the Green Transition
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
https://www.oecd-events.org/cop28/session/db22d53a-186f-ee11-a532-6045bd8ead8a/empowering-and-protecting-consumers-in-the-green-transition

7:00 AM EDT
Adelphi Book Launch – Japan and the IISS: Connecting Western and Japanese Strategic Thought From the Cold War to the War on Ukraine
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
https://www.iiss.org/events/2023/12/adelphi-book-launch--japan-and-the-iiss/

8:00 AM EST
UNHCR:The launching of the Commemorations of Cartagena +40
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1qt9ke4xr

8:00 AM EST
Cooking Class - Rousvelt Trujillo: 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-rousvelt-trujillo

8:00 AM EST
DJ Performance - Sky Food Park Act Name - Burlene
TGP International
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/event-15-dj-performance-sky-food-park

8:00 AM EST
Live Music - Sky Food Park Act Name - Nataly
TGP International
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule
https://www.cop28.com/en/schedule/event-15-live-music-sky-food-park

8:00 AM EST
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Joint Staff Director for Strategy, Plans and Policy, J5, Vice Adm. Stephen T. Koehler provide keynote remarks
Association of Old Crows International Symposium & Convention, National Harbor, Maryland
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2023-12-12/

8:00 AM EST
Committee Business Meeting
House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116682
https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/committee-activity/business-meetings/select-committee-business-meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci4SMbUeA1I

8:01 AM EST
Washington Journal: Sarah Bedford on House Republicans and Biden Family Investigations
Sarah Bedford talked about House Republican efforts to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and the Hunter Biden investigation.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532186-3/sarah-bedford-house-republicans-biden-family-investigations&playEvent

8:30 AM EST
Washington Journal: Open Forum, Part 2
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/?532186-4/open-forum-part-2&playEvent

8:30 AM EST
CEO Council Summit Day 2
Wall Street Journal
https://ceocouncil.wsj.com/event/ceo-council-summit-5/
https://ceocouncil.wsj.com/videos/
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TBD
Sen. Joe Manchin and Fmr. Rep. Liz Cheney on Democracy and Political Compromise
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) join the Wall Street Journal CEO Council for discussions on democracy and political compromise.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532361-1/sen-joe-manchin-fmr-rep-liz-cheney-democracy-political-compromise
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TBD
Political Leaders and Others Discuss the U.S. Economy
Political leaders, including Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), join the Wall Street Journal CEO Council for an event on the U.S. economy, politics, and diplomacy.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532360-1/political-leaders-discuss-us-economy

8:30 AM EST
Risks Stemming from the Intertwined Global Financial Markets – How can Policymakers, Regulators and Businesses Work Together to Mitigate these Risk Factors?
The European American Chamber of Commerce
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html
https://eaccny.com/events/?event_id=1274

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
Congestion Pricing and Challenges Facing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): A Conversation with Janno Lieber 
Manhattan Institute
https://manhattan.institute/event/congestion-pricing-and-challenges-facing-the-mta-janno-lieber

9:00 AM EDT
Round table 3, Human Rights 75 – High-level Event: The Future of Human Rights, Development and the Economy
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17/k17iddrapf

9:00 AM EDT
4th Meeting Biological Weapons Convention - Meeting of States Parties 2023: Meeting of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction, 11-13 December 2023
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15rkyhw3y

9:00 AM EDT
Round table 4, Human Rights 75 – High-level Event: Round table 4: The Future of Human Rights, the Environment and Climate
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1g1bo9jq8

9:00 AM EDT
Somalia Security Conference (Opening only)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1tnw9lrtc

9:00 AM EDT
AfriNEXT: A Celebration of African Creativity and Innovation
Atlantic Council
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/afrinext/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpIY76OC0Qc

9:00 AM EST
Reenergizing EU Enlargement: How Can the V4 Contribute?
German Marshall Fund
https://www.gmfus.org/event/reenergizing-eu-enlargement-how-can-v4-contribute

9:00 AM EDT
Achieving Health For All: Lessons from Strengthening Health Systems in the COVID-19 Response
Woodrow Wilson Center, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development, MOMENTUM Knowledge Accelerator, and the Local Health System Sustainability Project
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/achieving-health-all-lessons-strengthening-health-systems-covid-19-response

9:00 AM EDT
Renewables and Natural Gas: Friends or Foes of a Just Transition in Developing Countries?
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
https://www.oecd-events.org/cop28/session/e1856b30-266c-ee11-a532-6045bd8ead8a/renewables-and-natural-gas-friends-or-foes-of-a-just-transition-in-developing-countries-

9:00 AM EDT
Wild Horse or Burro Adoption and Sale Events - Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Bureau of Land Management
https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoption-and-sales/events

9:00 AM EDT
Veterans Benefits Seminar - Ceiba, Puerto Rico
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/63623/

9:00 AM EDT
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Annual Meeting
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=52631

9:00 AM EDT
BBC Guest Seminar Series: Fluorescence Imaging of Retinal Sub RPE Calcification as a Potential Disease Biomarker
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44515

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

9:15 AM EST
Washington Journal: Shane Harris on the Washington Post/PBS Frontline Documentary "The Discord Leaks"
Washington Post and PBS FRONTLINE reporter Shane Harris discusses “The Discord Leaks,” a new documentary looking at how highly classified Pentagon information was leaked on the gaming and chat platform Discord.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532186-5/shane-harris-washington-postpbs-frontline-documentary-the-discord-leaks&playEvent

9:30 AM EDT
NIH OLAO Lean Six Sigma Executive Training
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44535

9:30 AM EST
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
The White House
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

9:45 AM EDT
Security Council Media Stakeout 10:30am: The Permanent Representatives of the Troika of the Arab Group with the Troika of the Islamic Group (OIC). 
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1vjochnne

9:45 AM EDT
Full Committee Markup
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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Approval of an updated Committee roster due to changes on the Majority side;
And Other matters cleared for consideration.
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116681
https://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=407047
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IklcOeBDRC4

10:00 AM EST
Launch of the UNFPA Global Humanitarian Appeal - Rights, safety and dignity for women, girls and all people In humanitarian crises worldwide
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1uo8cpt7s

10:00 AM EST
(10th plenary meeting) Twenty-second session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k1h9dc1ff3

10:00 AM EST
[3rd meeting] Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, 10th session: Agenda item 1 (f): General discussion (continued)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1d58mcnl1

10:00 AM EST
2023 War on Gaza: The Responsibility to Prevent Genocide: "Following the 7 October 2023 attacks by Hamas in Israel, the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People made public appeals for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Committee will host a panel of experts, on 11 December 2023, aimed at examining the legal implications of Israel's military offensive."
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1vpr1yczg

10:00 AM EST
Informal Meeting of the 3rd Committee – Commemoration of UDHR+75
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kma252r0

10:00 AM EST
[3rd meeting] Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, 10th session
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16/k16gthbs49

10:00 AM EST
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals - Security Council, 9502nd meeting
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13p82idnm

10:00 AM EST
(3rd meeting) Open-ended working group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Sixth Substantive Session
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1d58mcnl1

10:00 AM EST
Cooking Class - Rousvelt Trujillo: 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-rousvelt-trujillo

10:00 AM EST
A Conversation with Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Skills-Based Hiring and His Time in Office
American Enterprise Institute
https://www.aei.org/events/a-conversation-with-former-maryland-gov-larry-hogan-on-skills-based-hiring-and-his-time-in-office/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WbsNhF4r5M

10:00 AM EST
Researching Central Asia. Navigating Positionality in the Field
Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (IERES) The George Washington University
https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/researching_central_asia_navigating_positionality_in_the_field

10:00 AM EST
2023 Economic Indicator Release: Quarterly Services Survey Third Quarter 2023
US Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
https://www.census.gov/services/index.html

10:00 AM EST
Salary Negotiations for Military Spouses and Caregivers
Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/12122023/salary-negotiations-military-spouses-and-caregivers

10:00 AM EST
Vendor Event With Labrepco
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44550

10:00 AM EST
Part 3: Overview of Common Statistical Tests
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44479

10:00 AM EST
Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) - Delaware and Southern New Jersey
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/63337/

10:00 AM EST
Soldiers' Angels Military and Veteran Food Distribution - Charleston
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/52828/

10:00 AM EST
In-Town Pool Call Time
The White House
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

10:00 AM EST
U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate
The Senate is expected to continue work on the final version of the 2024 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA).
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532354-1/us-senate

10:00 AM EST
U.S. House of Representatives: Morning Hour
The House is expected to consider legislation that establishes new requirements for implementing rules that are issued by federal agencies.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532355-1/morning-hour

10:00 AM EST
Coast Guard Academy Whistleblowers: Stories of Sexual Assault and Harassment
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Commander Jennifer L. Yount, USCG, RET.
United States Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1981
^
Caitlin E. Maro
Former Member of United States Coast Guard Academy, Class of 2008
^
Lieutenant Melissa Mccafferty, USCG, RET.
United States Coast Guard Academy, Class of 2011
^
First Class Cadet Kyra Grace Holmstrup
United States Coast Guard Academy, Class of 2024
^
Colonel Lorry M. Fenner
Director of Government Affairs
Service Women's Action Network
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335224
https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/investigations/hearings/coast-guard-academy-whistleblowers-stories-of-sexual-assault-and-harassment/
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Whistleblowers Testify on U.S. Coast Guard Academy Sexual Assault
Whistleblowers testify on sexual assault and harassment at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Permanent Investigations.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532319-1/whistleblowers-testify-us-coast-guard-academy-sexual-assault

10:00 AM EST
Ensuring Transparency in the Federal Government: An Examination of GSA’s Site Selection for the FBI Headquarters
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
^
WITNESSES:
PANEL I
Elliot Doomes, Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration (GSA)
^
Nicholas Dimos, Assistant Director, Finance and Facilities Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
^
PANEL II
Nina Albert, Former Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, GSA (Invited)
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116667
https://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=407007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NaihmHOBCI

10:00 AM EST
Restricting Rogue-State Revenue: Strengthening Energy Sanctions on Russia, Iran, and Venezuela
House Financial Services Committee
^
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Marshall Billingslea, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
^
Dr. Anna Mikulska, Senior Fellow, Kleiman Center for Energy Policy at University of Pennsylvania
^
Dr. Ryan Berg, Director, Americas Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
^
Ms. Claire Jungman, Chief of Staff, Against Nuclear Iran
^
Mr. Adam Smith, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116636
https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=409068
https://www.youtube.com/@GOPFinancialServices/streams

10:00 AM EST
Cleaning Up the C-Suite: Ensuring Accountability for Corporate Criminals
Senate Judiciary Committee
^
WITNESSES:
PANEL I
The Honorable Matthew G. Olsen
Assistant Attorney General for National Security
Department of Justice
Washington, DC
^
Nicole M. Argentieri
Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division
Department of Justice
Washington, DC
^
PANEL II
The Honorable Andrew Lelling
Former United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
^
Ryan Hampton
Person in Recovery & Addiction Recovery Advocate
Las Vegas, NV
^
Brandon L. Garrett
L. Neil Williams Professor of Law
Duke University School of Law
Durham, NC
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335229
https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-activity/hearings/cleaning-up-the-c-suite-ensuring-accountability-for-corporate-criminals

10:00 AM EST
Communities in Crisis: What Happens When Disaster Recovery Funds are Delayed
Senate Appropriations Committee
^
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Shaun Donovan
CEO and President
Enterprise Community Partners
^
Jennifer Gray Thompson
Founder and CEO
After the Fire USA
^
Ran Reinhard
Director of Operations
South Carolina Office of Resilience
^
https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/communities-in-crisis-what-happens-when-disaster-recovery-funds-are-delayed

10:00 AM EST
A Year in Review: The State of Small Business in America
House Small Business Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Mr. James (Randy) Thompson
President, Board of Directors, Pal-Con, Ltd.
^
Mr. Daniel Grech
Founder and CEO, BizHack Academy
^
Mr. Nicholas Boyle
CEO, Northern Keystone Towing and Recovery
^
Dr. Tammira Lucas
CEO/ Assistant Professor, The Cube Cowork / Coppin State University
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116665
https://smallbusiness.house.gov/

10:00 AM EST
Considering DHS’ and CISA’s Role in Securing Artificial Intelligence
House Homeland Security Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Ian Swanson
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Protect AI
^
Debbie Taylor Moore
Senior Partner and Vice President, Global Cybersecurity, IBM Consulting
^
Timothy O’Neill
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Product Security, Hitachi Vantara
^
Alex Stamos
Chief Trust Officer, SentinelOne
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116662
https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/considering-dhs-and-cisas-role-in-securing-artificial-intelligence/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng-7QXa3luI

10:00 AM EST
H. Res. 918 - Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. [Original Jurisdiction Markup]
House Rules Committee
^
H. Res. 918 — Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hres918ih/pdf/BILLS-118hres918ih.pdf
https://rules.house.gov/bill/118/h-res-918
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116668
https://rules.house.gov/news/announcement/meeting-announcement-december-12-2023
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House Rules Committee Meeting on President Biden Impeachment Inquiry
The House Rules Committee meets to discuss a rule that will authorize certain committees to continue an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532359-1/house-rules-committee-meeting-president-biden-impeachment-inquiry

10:00 AM EST
Executive Session S. 1840, S. 3392, S. 3393, and S. 644
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
^
S.1840, SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1840
^
S.3392, A bill to reauthorize the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act, and for other purposes.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3392
^
S.3393, A bill to reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3393
^
S.644, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/644
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335225
https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/s-1840-s-3392-s-3393-and-s-644

10:15 AM EST
The Mineral Supply Chain and the New Space Race
House Natural Resources Committee
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116618
https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415257
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbD2ka_1tZI

10:15 AM EST
Full Committee Markup
House Education and the Workforce Committee
^
H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act
https://republicans-edlabor.house.gov/UploadedFiles/H.R._6655.pdf
^
H.R. 3400, Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act
https://republicans-edlabor.house.gov/UploadedFiles/H.R._3400.pdf
^
H.R. 6585, Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
https://republicans-edlabor.house.gov/UploadedFiles/H.R._6585.pdf
^
H.J. Res. 98, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"
https://republicans-edlabor.house.gov/UploadedFiles/H.J._Res._98.pdf
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116656
https://edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=409855
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdqpTNavAF8

10:30 AM EST
AI & Human Flourishing: A Pipe Dream?
Heritage Foundation
https://www.heritage.org/technology/event/ai-human-flourishing-pipe-dream

10:30 AM EST
HDIG Seminar Series by Dr. James Collins Jr.
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=52679

10:30 AM EST
U.S. Senate: Senate Session
The Senate is expected to continue work on the final version of the 2024 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA).
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532354-1/senate-session

10:30 AM EST
SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grants: Saving Veterans’ Lives Through Community Connection
House Veterans' Affairs Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Dr. Matthew Miller, PhD
Executive Director, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
^
Ms. Missy Meyer
Director of Community Integration, America’s Warrior Partnership
^
Dr. Todd Burnett, PsyD
Senior Consultant for Operations, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
^
Mr. Ken Falke
Chairman/Founder, Boulder Crest Foundation
^
Ms. Joyce King
Project Director, Sheppard Pratt
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116651
https://veterans.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=6331
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uJ4n-LILzU

10:30 AM EST
Looking Ahead Series: Oversight of the Smithsonian Institution
Committee on House Administration Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Mr. Lonnie Bunch
Secretary of the Smithsonian, Smithsonian Institution
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116621
https://cha.house.gov/2023/12/full-committee-hearing-notice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U-9DYLsXQo
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House Administration Committee Hearing on Smithsonian Oversight
Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie Bunch testifies at a House Administration Committee hearing on oversight of the Smithsonian Institution.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532364-1/house-administration-committee-hearing-smithsonian-oversight

10:30 AM EST
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 5482, H.R. 6474 and H.R. 6481
House Natural Resources Committee
^
H.R. 5482 (Rep. Hageman), “Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2023”
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5482
^
H.R. 6474 (Rep. Steel), To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas; and 
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6474
^
H.R. 6481 (Rep. Hageman), To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to reimburse the fee for an expression of interest if the expression of interest becomes inactive, and for other purposes.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6481
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116633
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/116633/documents/HHRG-118-II06-20231212-SD002.pdf
https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415260
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHB1GRd_yHE

10:50 AM EST
The President departs the White House en route to a campaign reception in Washington, DC
South Grounds
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

11:00 AM EST
Designer Gabriela Hearst on the Intersection of Sustainability and Fashion
Washington Post Live
https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/12/07/designer-gabriela-hearst-intersection-sustainability-and-fashion/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5QaHw8i5NQ

11:00 AM EST
Civil Society Town Hall with the President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly: Discussion with His Excellency Dennis Francis on his priorities and civil society engagement.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k145ccker3

11:00 AM EST
USP General Chapter 797 Pharmaceutical Compounding - Sterile Preparations (Blended Learning Live Q&A)
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention
https://www.usp.org/events-training/course/usp-general-chapter-797-pharmaceutical-compounding-sterile-preparations

11:00 AM EST
UKRAINE: Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Okasna Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S.
Business Council for International Understanding
https://bciu.org/
https://bciu.zohobackstage.com/UKRAINERoundtableDiscussionwithAmbassadorOkasnaMarkarovaAmbassadorofUkrainetotheUS

11:00 AM EST
Demystifying Venture Capital
Atlantic Council
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/demystifying-venture-capital/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpOxn7qcizA

11:00 AM EST
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen speaks at the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board’s quarterly meeting
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-12-2023/

11:00 AM EST
Freezing Life: SMLM Nanotopology in High Pressure Frozen Physiological Samples
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44600

11:15 AM EST
Closing Ceremony, Human Rights 75 – High-level Event
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k1bfjxtlg4

11:45 AM EST
The President participates in a campaign reception
Washington
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/k17/k1775lkvjb

12:00 PM EST
Planning for the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference (9-10 May, Nairobi, Kenya)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15grmpin5

12:00 PM EST
Open Science and the Case Study of War-Torn Ukraine
The Aspen Institute
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/open-science-ukraine/

12:00 PM EST
Civic Stories: Pride and Protest - 15 Days of the Bill of Rights
National Constitution Center
https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/countdown-to-bill-of-rights-day
https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/civic-stories-pride-and-protest

12:00 PM EST
Ten Crucial Days: The Trenton/Princeton Campaign, 1776-77
National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
https://www.thenmusa.org/events/

12:00 PM EST
JHU Excellence in Online Teaching Symposium
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2023/jhu-excellence-in-online-teaching-symposium

12:00 PM EST
Beyond the SCIF: A Conversation with Reps. Austin Scott and Jimmy Panetta on Great-Power Competition in Africa
American Enterprise Institute
https://www.aei.org/events/beyond-the-scif-a-conversation-with-reps-austin-scott-and-jimmy-panetta-on-great-power-competition-in-africa/

12:00 PM EST
Webinar Series Part Three: Contracting to Align Health and Social Care Ecosystems 
USAging
https://www.usaging.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=12/12/2023&eventid=384

12:00 PM EST
Calendar of Celebrations presided over by the Holy Father Francis
Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, Memorial; Holy Mass
https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/11/16/231116e.html

12:00 PM EST
Central Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/53235/

12:00 PM EST
VetBizLady Office Hours and Networking Sessions - Online
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/59054/

12:00 PM EST
Veterans Benefits Seminar - Glendale, Arizona
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/63622/

12:00 PM EST
State of the Science of Pediatric Palliative Care Conference Day 2
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=53821

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

12:00 PM EST
U.S. House of Representatives: House Session
The House is expected to consider legislation that establishes new requirements for implementing rules that are issued by federal agencies.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532355-2/house-session

12:05 PM EST
Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Worldwide Conference 2023 - Day 1
Defense Intelligence Agency
https://www.ncsi.com/event/dodiis/
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33436

12:30 PM EST
Press stakeout: Volker Türk, High commissioner for Human Rights - Human Rights 75 - Press Stakeout
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kwegbmn3

12:30 PM EST
Music in the Atrium Presents the NIH Chamber Choir
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44401

12:30 PM EST
Black, Brown and Green Voices Series: Professor Leslie Harris
The African American Irish Diaspora Network, in partnership with New York University's Glucksman Ireland House, Office of Global Inclusion, and the John Brademas Center, along with NYPL Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
https://www.nyu.edu/community/government-affairs/study-of-congress/news-and-events/black--brown-and-green-voices-series--professor-leslie-harris.html

12:30 PM EST
DNA Repair Special Interest Group - December 2023
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://oir.nih.gov/sigs/dna-repair-Interest-group
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=46266

12:30 PM EST
The President departs en route to the White House
Washington
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

12:40 PM EST
The President arrives at the White House
South Grounds
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

1:00 PM EST
College Mental Health: Challenges & Opportunities.
Boston University School of Public Health
https://www.bu.edu/sph/conversations/mental-and-behavioral-health/college-mental-health-challenges-opportunities/

1:00 PM EST
Visit with Santa
National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia
https://www.usmcmuseum.com/calendar.html

1:00 PM EST
Caregivers: Your Life and Your Health Matters - Online
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/53235/

1:00 PM EST
Below the Belt, Film Screening (Endometriosis) - NIH Only
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44417
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=52320
https://www.belowthebelt.film/trailer

1:00 PM EST
Winter Mixer: Building Community and Collaboration
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44592

1:00 PM EST
Your Next Move for Military Spouses and Caregivers
Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/12122023/your-next-move-military-spouses-and-caregivers

1:00 PM EST
Entrepreneurship for Military Spouses and Caregivers
Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/12122023/entrepreneurship-military-spouses-and-caregivers

1:30 PM EST
Bimonthly Records and Information Discussion Group (BRIDG)
BRIDG is hosted by NARA's Agency Services, composed of the Office of the Chief Records Officer for the U.S. Government, the Federal Records Centers Program, the Office of Government Information Services, the Information and Security Oversight Office, and the National Declassification Center
https://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/meetings/index.html#dates
https://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/memos/ac-06-2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJwH1eWwsxI

2:00 PM EST
Investing in Scientific and Technological Innovation
Washington Post Live
https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/12/12/investing-scientific-technological-innovation/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkitOy66y8Q

2:00 PM EST
Is Alaska the Secret to Saving American Democracy? How Electoral System Reform Can Reduce Polarization, Increase Voters’ Choices, and Incentivize Bipartisan Policymaking
Center for American Progress 
https://www.americanprogress.org/events/how-alaskas-electoral-reform-could-help-heal-divides-in-american-democracy/

2:00 PM EST
Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF
National Science Foundation
https://new.nsf.gov/events/office-hours-intro-americas-seed-fund-nsf/2023-12-12

2:00 PM EST
Interpreter of Maladies: Application of Machine Learning to Precision Oncology
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44344

2:00 PM EST
National Survivorship Standards Subject Matter Expert Consensus Meetings: an Initiative of the President’s Cancer Cabinet
National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Veterans Affairs (VA), in collaboration with several other Department of Health and Human Services Agencies
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/44298

2:00 PM EST
NINDS Deputy Director Candidate Lectures NIH Only
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=53841

2:00 PM EST
Left in the Dark: Examining the Biden Administration’s Efforts to Eliminate the Pacific Northwest’s Clean Energy Production | Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
House Natural Resources Committee
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116632
https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415287
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK7xGZ94O5o

2:00 PM EST
F-35 Acquisition Program Update
House Armed Services Committee
^
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Dr. William LaPlante
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Office of Secretary of Defense
^
Lieutenant General Michael Schmidt, USAF
Program Executive Officer and Director for the F-35 Lightning II Program
Department of the Air Force
^
Mr. Jon Ludwigson
Director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions
U.S. Government Accountability Office
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116660
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2023-12-12/
https://armedservices.house.gov/hearings/tal-hearing-f-35-acquisition-program-update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuyYvmSbGo0

2:00 PM EST
Guardians of the Sea: National Security Missions of the United States Coast Guard
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Vice Admiral Peter Gautier
Deputy Commandant for Operations, United States Coast Guard
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116585
https://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=407008
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLIN7ykslmI

2:00 PM EST
From Festive Cheer to Retail Fear: Addressing Organized Retail Crime
House Homeland Security Committee
^
WITNESSES:
PANEL I
Michael Krol
Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, New England; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
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Jason Kane
Special Agent in Charge, Nashville  Field Office, U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security
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Jose Perez
Deputy Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division, FBI, U.S. Department of Justice
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PANEL II
David Johnston
Vice President, Asset Protection and Retail Operations, National Retail Federation
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Scott Glenn
Vice President, Asset Protection, The Home Depot
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Abby Jagoda
Vice President, Public Policy, International Council of Shopping Centers
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Summer Stephan
District Attorney, San Diego County, California; Testifying on behalf of the National District Attorneys Association 
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116661
https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/from-festive-cheer-to-retail-fear-addressing-organized-retail-crime/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qvU-WKkj2I
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Law Enforcement Officials and Retail Industry Executives Testify on Retail Crime
Federal law enforcement officials, retail industry executives and policy advocates testify before a House Homeland Security subcommittee on the rise of organized retail crime.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532365-1/law-enforcement-officials-retail-industry-executives-testify-retail-crime

2:00 PM EST
Examining the Agenda of Regulators, SROs, and Standards-Setters for Accounting, Auditing
House Financial Services Committee
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WITNESSES:
Ms. Erica Williams
Chair, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”)
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Mr. Richard Jones
Chair, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
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Mr. Robert Cook
President and CEO, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”)
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116638
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/116638/documents/HHRG-118-BA16-20231212-SD002.pdf
https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=409069
https://www.youtube.com/@GOPFinancialServices/streams

2:00 PM EST
Reviewing the Bureau of Industry and Security, Part II: U.S. Export Controls in an Era of Strategic Competition
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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WITNESSES:
The Honorable Matthew Axelrod
Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, U.S. Department of Commerce
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The Honorable Thea Kendler
Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116669
https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/hearing/reviewing-the-bureau-of-industry-and-security-part-ii-u-s-export-controls-in-an-era-of-strategic-competition/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwnzkY8Dj9o

2:00 PM EST
Addressing the Scourge of Anti-Semitism in Europe
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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WITNESSES:
Mr. Elan Carr
Chief Executive Officer
Israeli-American Council
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Rabbi Abraham Cooper
Associate Dean and Director of Global Social Action
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Chair
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
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Dr. Matthew Levitt
Fromer-Wexler Fellow
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
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Ms. Simone Rodan-Benzaquen
Managing Director
American Jewish Committee Europe
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116670
https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/hearing/addressing-the-scourge-of-anti-semitism-in-europe/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGylOS495RA

2:15 PM EST
The President hosts a bilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Oval Office
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/
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TBD
President Biden Meets with Ukrainian President Zelensky
President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532380-1/president-biden-meets-ukrainian-president-zelensky

2:30 PM EST
Is India Ready to Compete in Global Semiconductor Value Chains?
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation
https://itif.org/events/2023/12/12/india-readiness-in-global-semiconductor-value-chains/

2:30 PM EST
One Million Black Women Research Partnership Convening
Urban Institute
https://www.urban.org/projects/one-million-black-women-closing-wealth-gap
https://www.urban.org/events/one-million-black-women-research-partnership-convening

2:30 PM EST
Tiny Troops Story Time
National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
https://www.thenmusa.org/events/

2:30 PM EST
Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins meets with the British Second Permanent Under Secretary for the Ministry of Defence Paul Lincoln
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-12-2023/

2:30 PM EST
Closed TS/SCI: Examining Iran & Its Proxy Threat to U.S. Policy and Personnel Post-October 7
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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BRIEFERS:
The Honorable John Bass
Under Secretary for Management
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C.
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The Honorable Barbara Leaf
Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C.
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335230
https://www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/examining-iran-and-its-proxy-threat-to-us-policy-and-personnel-post-october-7

2:30 PM EST
To Receive a Closed Briefing on Certain Intelligence Matters
Senate Intelligence (Select) Committee
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335233
https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/hearings/closed-briefing-intelligence-matters-451

2:30 PM EST
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee Hearing to Receive Testimony on Pending Legislation
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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WITNESSES:
Dr. Steve Feldgus
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
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Mr. Troy Heithecker
Associate Deputy Chief, U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Mr. Rich Haddock
Senior Advisor
Barrick Gold Corporation
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Mr. Chris Wood
President and CEO
Trout Unlimited
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Ms. Katie Sweeney
Executive Vice President and COO
National Mining Association
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S.1281, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1281
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S.1742, Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act of 2023
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1742
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335220
https://www.energy.senate.gov/hearings/2023/12/subcommittee-on-public-lands-forests-and-mining-hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-pending-legislation
https://www.youtube.com/@SenateEnergy/videos

2:45 PM EST
Security Council Media Stakeout (UNDOF; Other matters)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k1ngeo9dig

3:00 PM EST
1) Sudan and South Sudan - Security Council, 9503rd meeting. 2) Haiti - Security Council, 9504th meeting - 1) Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan. 2) The question concerning Haiti . 
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16/k16rzze1io

3:00 PM EST
(4th meeting) Open-ended working group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Sixth Substantive Session
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k1b71q24p3

3:00 PM EST
[4th meeting] Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, 10th session
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1u7h8d7yk

3:00 PM EST
General Assembly: Tenth emergency special session (resumed), 45th plenary meeting: Illegal Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Item 5). Continuation of the debate on the item.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1krotqliw

3:00 PM EST
Underserved: A Conversation with Ja’Ron Smith and Chris Pilkerton
American Enterprise Institute
https://www.aei.org/events/underserved-a-conversation-with-jaron-smith-and-chris-pilkerton/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o-nN_m5KS0

3:00 PM EST
Saudi Arabia: Women's Empowerment Roundtable with HRH Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States
Business Council for International Understanding
https://bciu.org/
https://bciu.zohobackstage.com/WomensEmpowermentKSA

3:00 PM EST
World Production, Markets, and Trade Report Release - Fresh Apples, Grapes, and Pears: World Markets and Trade
Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.fas.usda.gov/report-release-announcement/fresh-apples-grapes-and-pears-world-markets-and-trade-4

3:00 PM EST
Build and Broaden Program Office Hours
National Science Foundation
https://new.nsf.gov/events/build-broaden-program-office-hours/2023-12-12

3:00 PM EST
Introduction to Geospatial Resources
Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-411203/introduction-to-geospatial-resources/2023-12-12/

3:15 PM EST
2023 American Folklife Center Mummers Holiday Play in the Great Hall
Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-411348/2023-american-folklife-center-mummers-holiday-play-in-the-great-hall/2023-12-13/

3:30 PM EST
The Race for America: Black Internationalism in the Age of Manifest Destiny
National Archives
https://www.archives.gov/calendar/event/the-race-for-america-black-internationalism-in-the-age-of-manifest-destiny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BieCR9x9Gbk

4:00 PM EST
Press Conference: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1u9gprqd6

4:00 PM EST
Dean's Lecture - Housing Policy as a Foundation for Better Health
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2023/deans-lecture-housing-policy-as-a-foundation-for-better-health

4:00 PM EST
AIR-P Presents: Health Outcomes for Sexually-diverse and Gender-diverse Autistic Adults
Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P)
https://airpnetwork.ucla.edu/events/monthly-webinars

4:00 PM EST
Authoritarians at the Cutting Edge: China, Innovation, and the Global Balance of Power | Jennifer Lind
Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation Is a Center of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
https://cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/authoritarians-cutting-edge-china-innovation-and-global-balance-power-jennifer-lind

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

4:15 PM EST
President Biden Participates in a Press Conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxAnSckZ34w
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President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky News Conference
President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky hold a joint news conference at the White House.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532381-1/president-biden-ukrainian-president-zelensky-news-conference

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
NDI Democracy Gala 2023
National Democratic Institute
https://ndi.salsalabs.org/2023DemocracyGala/index.html

6:00 PM EST
HE Ambassador Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, Iceland's Ambassador to the United States. will give this year's Walter Roberts Lecture, Climate Diplomacy: Communicating with Urgency
The George Washington University
https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/2023_walter_roberts_annual_lecture

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

6:55 PM EST
RICHARD WAGNER Tannhäuser
The Metropolitan Opera Free Live Audio Streams
https://www.metopera.org/season/2023-24-season/tannhauser/
https://www.metopera.org/season/radio/free-live-audio-streams/

7:30 PM EST
Guiding Treatment Choices in Localized Prostate Cancer - Online
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/63800/

7:30 PM EST
Seeking Truth in an AI World: Surviving Deepfakes, Deception & Discrimination
LBJ Presidential Library
https://www.lbjlibrary.org/events/future-forum/2023-12-12_seeking-truth-ai-world-surviving-deepfakes-deception-discrimination

7:59 PM EST
USSF-52 Mission
SpaceX is targeting Monday, December 12 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
Stress Solutions Workshop - Online
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/63503/

9:00 PM EST
Veterans Benefits Seminar - Escondido, California
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/63624/