The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Monday, July 31, 2023 The House Stands Adjourned Until August 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT (Pro Forma - back September 12, 2023) The Senate Stands Adjourned Until August 1, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT (Pro Forma - back September 5, 2023) Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria J. Nuland is on travel to South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo from July 29-August 4, 2023. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins is on travel to Alaska from July 31-August 4, 2023. . . . 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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 https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/waterlevels.html?id=8594900 July 28, 2023 - August 6, 2023 Weekly Schedule of Public Speaking Engagements and Other Activities European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html July 31, 2023 - August 2, 2023 Complex System Approaches to 21st Century Challenges: Inequality, Climate Change, and New Technologies Santa Fe Institute https://www.santafe.edu/events/complex-system-approaches-21st-century-challenges-inequality-climate-change-and-new-technologies July 31, 2023 - August 2, 2023 Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association Annual Conference Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice https://bja.ojp.gov/events/small-rural-law-enforcement-executives-association-annual-conference July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 CORE Week, Featuring the Climate Economics Conference Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond https://www.richmondfed.org/conferences_and_events/2023/202308_coreweek July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Environmental Impacts on Major Transitions Santa Fe Institute https://www.santafe.edu/events/environmental-impacts-major-transitions July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Library & Archives Summer Workshop 2023 | Modern China and Taiwan Hoover Institution https://www.hoover.org/events/library-archives-summer-workshop-2023-modern-china-and-taiwan July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal & Power Integrity EMCS Symposiums https://emc2023.Org/ July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/MeetingSummaries/Pages/III-Default.aspx July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Graduate Summer School Fusion Engineering Edition Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory https://www.pppl.gov/events/2023/princeton-plasma-physics-laboratory-graduate-summer-school July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Amplitudes 2023 Summer School CERN https://indico.cern.ch/event/1228934/ July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Technical Meeting on Identification and Categorization of Sabotage Targets, and Identification of Vital Areas at Nuclear Facilities International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations https://www.iaea.org/events/evt2101226 July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Technical Meeting on Developing and Sustaining a Nuclear Security Detection Architecture International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations https://www.iaea.org/events/evt2301803 July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Regional Workshop on the Development and Implementation of Effective Integrated Management Systems for Nuclear Facilities and Activities International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations https://www.iaea.org/events/evt1905209 July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Life Cycle Industry Days / Wright Dialogue With Industry Air Force Research Lab’s (AFRL) https://www.daytondefense.org/event-5139975 July 31, 2023 - August 5, 2023 The League of United Latin American Citizens Convention & Exposition Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/events/league-united-latin-american-citizens-convention-exposition July 31, 2023 - August 10, 2023 International School on Nuclear Security for the Students of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations https://www.iaea.org/events/evt2205765 July 31, 2023 - September 4, 2023 State Work Period 118th Congress, 1st Session, United States Senate https://www.senate.gov/legislative/2023_schedule.htm July 31, 2023 - September 11, 2023 District Work Period 118th Congress, 1st Session, United States House of Representatives https://www.majorityleader.gov/uploadedfiles/house_calendar_-_revised_march_2023.pdf July 31, 2023 On Monday, the President Has No Public Events Scheduled Biden Beach House, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ July 31, 2023 12:05 AM EDT Richard Viguerie, "Go Big". Political direct mail pioneer Richard Viguerie, author of "Go Big," talked about his career and discussed how Republicans can use his marketing strategies to attract donors and supporters. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Memphis. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529301-2/go-big 12:32 AM EDT Floyd Brown, "Counterpunch". Western Journal founder and former political consultant Floyd Brown discussed his book "Counterpunch," in which he calls for a new, independent populist movement to counter the left in America. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Memphis. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529301-3/counterpunch 1:05 AM EDT After Words: Judge Amul Thapar U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar discusses the judicial philosophy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas & recounts some of Thomas’s key opinions. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529052-1/after-words-judge-amul-thapar 2:00 AM EDT Calvin Lawrence, "Hidden in White Sight - How AI Empowers and Deepens Systemic Racism". IBM engineer Calvin Lawrence argued that artificial intelligence doesn't prevent human bias and can instead contribute to racism. This event was held at MODEx Studio in Atlanta, GA. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527686-1/hidden-white-sight-ai-empowers-deepens-systemic-racism 3:10 AM EDT Josh Sapan, "The Third Act - Reinventing your Next Chapter". Josh Sapan, former President and CEO of AMC Networks, profiled people who are trying new things and taking on new challenges in their retirement. This was hosted at WNYC's Jerome L. Greene Performance Space in New York City. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527207-1/the-act-reinventing-chapter 4:00 AM EDT [1st meeting] First session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k13/k1354wr467 4:10 AM EDT Bootstrapped - Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream. Journalist Alissa Quart argues that the promise that hard work and self-reliance will lead to the American Dream is a myth. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?526632-1/bootstrapped-liberating-american-dream 5:10 AM EDT Brett Forrest, "Lost Son". Wall Street Journal national security reporter Brett Forrest talked about Billy Reilly, an FBI confidential source who went missing in Russia in 2015. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528638-1/lost-son 6:00 AM EDT Q&A: Rachel Louise Martin Historian Rachel Louise Martin, author of “A Most Tolerant Little Town,” talks about the experiences of students in Tennessee who desegregated the first school in the south following Brown v. Board of Education and the violent reaction they received. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529407-1/qa-rachel-louise-martin 6:00 AM EDT Matthew Dallek, "Birchers" George Washington University professor Matthew Dallek discussed the origins and evolution of the John Birch Society and the group's impact on conservatism and the Republican Party. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta hosted this event. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527648-1/birchers 6:00 AM EDT The Neighbourhood Scope | Debts, Geopolitics and Uncertainty: Beyond the Colombo Conundrum Observer Research Foundation https://www.orfonline.org/research/the-neighbourhood-scope/ 7:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: Open Phones Democrats and Independents responded to the question “Who is your 2024 candidate?” https://www.c-span.org/video/?529644-2/open-phones 7:00 AM EDT John Kleinheinz on Post-Soviet Union Russia. The Hoover Institution's John Kleinheinz talked about his experiences in post-Soviet Union Russia. He was in conversation with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. A fictional account of his time in Russia was published under the title "The Siberia Job." American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528407-1/john-kleinheinz-post-soviet-union-russia 7:15 AM EDT Press Briefing for the 1st session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1uaibqm63 8:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: Lawrence Yun Discusses State of the U.S. Housing Market Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors, discusses the state of the nation’s housing market and rising interest rates. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529644-3/lawrence-yun-discusses-state-us-housing-market 8:00 AM EDT Quantum Computing Applications and Use-cases CERN https://webcast.web.cern.ch/event/i1293874 8:30 AM EDT Maximizing NIH's Levers to Catalyze Technology Transfer National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=51051 8:45 AM EDT 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/?529644-4/open-phones 9:00 AM EDT [2nd meeting] First session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1m/k1m3epfwk4 9:00 AM EDT 3,651st Meeting, 74th session of the International Law Commission United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1jf2uxg6p 9:00 AM EDT State of the Global Economy: Slowing Growth, Rising Risk Brookings Institution https://www.brookings.edu/events/state-of-the-global-economy-slowing-growth-rising-risks/ 9:00 AM EDT 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 9:00 AM EDT Maximizing NIH's Levers to Catalyze Technology Transfer National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=51051 9:00 AM EDT July 2023 Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services NAPA Meeting Department of Health and Human Services https://www.hhs.gov/live/live-1/index.html#9490 9:15 AM EDT Washington Journal: Cynthia Kelly Discusses Robert Oppenheimer & History of the Manhattan Project Cynthia Kelly, founder and President of the Atomic Heritage Foundation, discusses America’s renewed interest in the history and legacy of the Manhattan Project with the release of the new “Oppenheimer” movie. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529644-5/cynthia-kelly-discusses-robert-oppenheimer-history-manhattan-project 9:30 AM EDT Border Gateway Protocol Security Workshop Federal Communications Commission https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/07/Bgp-Security-Workshop https://www.fcc.gov/live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3cRQGxrXxQ 9:45 AM EDT Security Council Media Stakeout United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11htqc5fy 10:00 AM EDT Threats to international peace and security - Security Council, 9,390th meeting United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1oo0gnugo 10:00 AM EDT Egypt, India, and the New Geostrategic Landscape Middle East Institute https://mei.edu/events/egypt-india-and-new-geostrategic-landscape 10:00 AM EDT Women in Banking Forum Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City https://www.kansascityfed.org/events/women-in-banking-forum/ 10:00 AM EDT Return of Genetic Results in Kidney Research – Emerging Practices Workshop National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43423 10:20 AM EDT Retirement Ceremony in Honor of LTG Raymond Dingle Department of Defense https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32353 11:00 AM EDT Catch, Release, and Then What? Heritage Foundation https://www.heritage.org/immigration/event/catch-release-and-then-what - Discussion on Border Detention Policies & Practices Panelists including the former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director and a former immigration judge discuss border detention policies at an event hosted by the Heritage Foundation. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529645-1/discussion-border-detention-policies-practices 11:00 AM EDT Briefing for Chief Economists Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) https://www.omfif.org/events/briefing-for-chief-economists-2/ 12:00 PM EDT The Government Performance and Results Act at 30: Assessing Past and Current Federal Management Initiatives American Enterprise Institute https://www.aei.org/events/the-government-performance-and-results-act-at-30-assessing-past-and-current-federal-management-initiatives/ 12:00 PM EDT Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly. United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1fgwt5ak6 12:00 PM EDT Beyond Molecules: Harnessing Biophysics and Quantum Mechanics for the Development of Novel Diagnostics and Therapies National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43544 12:00 PM EDT Out-of-Town Pool Call Time Biden Beach House, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 12:30 PM EDT Music in the Atrium National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43546 1:00 PM EDT The National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy: Unleashing America’s Cyber Talent Atlantic Council https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/unleashing-americas-cyber-talent/ - Discussion on an Education Strategy for a Cyber Workforce Kemba Walden, the acting national cyber director, is the keynote speaker at an Atlantic Council discussion on efforts to design an education policy boosting the nation’s cyber workforce. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529647-1/discussion-education-strategy-cyber-workforce 1:15 PM EDT Department Press Briefing with Spokesperson Matthew Miller Department of State https://www.state.gov/todays-briefing-schedule/ https://www.youtube.com/statedept 2:00 PM EDT The 45V Hydrogen Tax Credit: Considerations for US Treasury Guidance Resources for the Future https://www.rff.org/events/rff-live/the-45v-hydrogen-tax-credit-considerations-for-us-treasury-guidance/ 2:00 PM EDT NHLBI DEIA 2023-2024 Theme 1 Speaker Series presentation National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=51154 4:00 PM EDT Journal Club: Documenting Latino Representation In The US Health Workforce Health Affairs https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/he20230706.792932/full/ 6:00 PM EDT Ideas and Inspiration: Redefining Well-Being for Children and Families The Aspen Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmNezuV5mfk 6:00 PM EDT Afghanistan: Strength in the Face of Suppression The Women’s Foreign Policy Group https://www.wfpg.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=396&Itemid=100&year=2023&month=07&day=31&title=afghanistan-strength-in-the-face-of-suppression&uid=f5a93ced662a8348faece0303e59654f - 6:30 PM EDT Discussion on Oppression of Women & Girls in Afghanistan The Women’s Foreign Policy Group holds a discussion on the oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul in 2021. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529648-1/discussion-oppression-women-girls-afghanistan 6:30 PM EDT New Whiggery Dinner With Distinguished Anglo-American Scholar Paul Marshall of Baylor University and Hudson Institute Institute on Religion and Democracy https://theird.org/event/new-whiggery-with-paul-marshall/ 7:30 PM EDT The Truman Book Club for July - "Dewey Defeats Truman: The 1948 Election and the Battle for America's Soul," by A.J. Baime Harry S. Truman Presidential Library https://www.archives.gov/calendar/event/truman-library-book-club-discussion-0