The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 The House Stands Adjourned Until May 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT The Senate Stands Adjourned Until May 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT Secretary Antony J. Blinken is on travel to Sweden, Norway, and Finland from May 29-June 2, 2023. https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-travel-to-sweden-norway-and-finland/ Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman has no public appointments. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is on travel to Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles from May 29-June 1, 2023. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria J. Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is on travel to France from May 27-30, 2023. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins is on travel to the Republic of Korea from May 29-June 2, 2023. Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn accompanies Under Secretary Fernandez on travel to France from May 27-30, 2023. . . . Welcome to Hope For The Warriors 2023 Memorial Day 30x30 Challenge. This Memorial Day challenge was made to get YOU movin g and motivate you to incorporate any type of physical movement for 30 days for a minimum of 30 minutes. https://support.hopeforthewarriors.org/event/2023-memorial-day-30-x-30-challenge/e475876 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 A.F. 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Branco Cartoon – Bootstrappers https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-bootstrappers/ Bob Moran @bobscartoons - It was such a pleasure to be asked to create an artwork for this fantastic new song by @TheFreds Give it a listen, it will make you feel good. #spiritualwar https://twitter.com/bobscartoons/status/1662434313399402496 - RIGHT SAID FRED - Spiritual War - OFFICIAL Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IFxijbMaUk Gary Varvel - Ron DeSantis' Failure to Launch https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/ron-desantis-failure-to-launch Gary Varvel - Memorial Day Special https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/memorial-day-special grrrgraphics - Memorial Day 2023 https://grrrgraphics.com/memorial-day-2023/ grrrgraphics - Hiking in 2023 Is A Real Drag — Tina Toon Cartoon https://grrrgraphics.com/hiking-has-turned-into-a-real-drag/ Michael Ramirez - Memorial Day Gratitude https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-the-ultimate-sacrifice RealityBites by Broc Smith - Always Remember https://rofcbybroc.com/2023/05/29/always-remember/ RealityBites by Broc Smith - 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May 31, 2023 Melanoma Awareness Month Twitter Chat #mamchat23 National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAMChat23 https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43188 May 30, 2023 - May 31, 2023 4th CSD Meeting on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, Luleå, Sweden European Commission https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-meetings-civil-society/4th-csd-meeting-eu-us-trade-and-technology-council-2023-05-12_en May 30, 2023 - June 1, 2023 2023 SDG 16 Conference – SDG 16 as a Compass for Navigating Intersecting Crises United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), International Development Law Organization, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy https://unpan.un.org/node/1882 https://www.idlo.int/sites/default/files/2023/events/documents/agenda_sdg_16_conference.pdf https://www.idlo.int/SDG16Conference2023 May 30, 2023 - June 1, 2023 3rd Annual Sustainability Week US: Partnerships for the Green Industrial Revolution The Economist https://events.economist.com/sustainability-week-usa/ May 30, 2023 - June 1, 2023 Industrial Electroheating and Electromagnetic Processing Technical Committee (TC 27) and its Working Groups Meeting International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID:1217 MAY 30, 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) Officially titled "An Act to Organize the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas," this act repealed the Missouri Compromise, which had outlawed slavery above the 36º 30' latitude in the Louisiana territories, and reopened the national struggle over slavery in the western territories. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/kansas-nebraska-act May 30, 2023 The broken and lawless FBI has until Tuesday [today] to turn over [internal unclassified FD-1023 form] or face Contempt of Congress proceedings >>18923046 pb https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/05/showdown-dirty-fbi-has-until-tomorrow-turn-unclassified/ May 30, 2023 TBD Taiwanese Representative Discusses Relations with China Taiwanese Representative to the U.S. Hsiao Bi-khim discusses Taiwan’s security and current relations with China during a breakfast conversation with reporters hosted by the Christian Science Monitor. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528369-1/taiwanese-representative-discusses-relations-china May 30, 2023 12:02 AM EDT U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Remembrance Ceremony The U.S. Holocaust Museum holds its annual remembrance ceremony honoring the Holocaust’s estimated 12 million victims. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527543-1/us-holocaust-memorial-museum-remembrance-ceremony 1:00 AM EDT After Words Angela Saini, "The Patriarchs - The Origins of Inequality". Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525712-1/after-words-angela-saini 1:10 AM EDT MARCH 6, 2023: Former White House Officials on Bush Administration Development Policy Former members of the George W. Bush administration discussed ways they changed government development projects, what worked, and lessons learned, in a discussion hosted by the Wilson Center. Much of the focus was on the administration’s broadening of public-private partnerships, particularly regarding global public health initiatives, which panelists said were vital in advancing U.S. foreign policy. https://www.c-span.org/video/?526476-1/white-house-officials-bush-administration-development-policy 2:07 AM EDT APRIL 17, 2023: Fmr. President Clinton Speaks at Good Friday Agreement Conference Former President Clinton, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern were panelists at a conference on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement hosted by Queens University Belfast. Moderated by Queens University Belfast Chancellor Hillary Clinton, the three leaders reflected on the challenges and stories behind the historic peace agreement, and the lessons learned from their experiences. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527467-3/fmr-president-clinton-speaks-good-friday-agreement-conference 3:05 AM EDT APRIL 24, 2023: Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Democracy Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden discussed the role of libraries as the “cornerstone of democracy,” pushes to ban books, efforts to combat misinformation and ways to create common ground in libraries during an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pew Charitable Trust. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527600-3/librarian-congress-carla-hayden-democracy 4:10 AM EDT APRIL 24, 2023: Filmmaker Ken Burns and Others on Democracy in the United States Filmmaker Ken Burns and others discussed the history of democracy in America, polarization, decline of trust in institutions, and the role of the news media in democracy during an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pew Charitable Trust. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527600-5/filmmaker-ken-burns-democracy-united-states 4:30 AM EDT Gilbert Achcar, "The New Cold War". University of London professor Gilbert Achcar talked about the emerging power rivalry between the U.S., Russia, and China. This virtual event was hosted by Haymarket Books in Chicago. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527941-1/the-cold-war 5:19 AM EDT U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Remembrance Ceremony The U.S. Holocaust Museum holds its annual remembrance ceremony honoring the Holocaust’s estimated 12 million victims. https://www.c-span.org/video/?527543-1/us-holocaust-memorial-museum-remembrance-ceremony 6:15 AM EDT WCEF2023 — Reverse Supply Chains in the Electronics Sector World Resources Institute https://www.wri.org/events/2023/5/wcef-reverse-supply-chains-electronics-sector 6:25 AM EDT MAY 17, 2023: Medal of Valor Ceremony President Biden honored nine first responders with the Medal of Valor at the White House. “From small towns to big cities, you’re cut from the same cloth. You run into danger when everyone else runs away from danger,” said the president about the three New York Police Department officers, a Houston police officer, Colorado police official, Ohio sheriff’s deputy, and three New York firefighters. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528167-1/medal-valor-ceremony 7:00 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/?528331-2/open-phones&playEvent 8:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: David Pepper Discusses His Book "Saving Democracy" Author and former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper discusses his book "Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual https://www.c-span.org/video/?528331-3/david-pepper-discusses-book-saving-democracy&playEvent 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/?528331-4/open-phones&playEvent 9:15 AM EDT Washington Journal: Brandon Judd Discusses Biden Administration's Border Policies National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd discusses the Biden administration’s immigration policies and conditions at the southern border following the lifting of the Title 42 pandemic-era rule. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528331-5/brandon-judd-discusses-biden-administrations-border-policies&playEvent 10:00 AM EDT Missile Defense in Israel: A Conversation with Moshe Patel Center for Strategic and International Studies https://www.csis.org/events/missile-defense-israel-conversation-moshe-patel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ_7hlgi384 - Israeli Missile Defense Director Discusses Israel's Security Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) Director Moshe Patel discusses Israel’s security strategy during a discussion hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528368-1/israeli-missile-defense-director-discusses-israels-security 10:00 AM EDT Robotics for Good Grand Finale ai for Good Is Organized by ITU in Partnership With 40 UN Sister Agencies and Co-convened With Switzerland https://aiforgood.itu.int/event/robotics-for-good-grand-finale/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uugxfxKfD84 10:00 AM EDT FDIC Hosts Supporting Asian Small Businesses in Greater Oklahoma City Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) https://www.fdic.gov/resources/consumers/events/2023-05-30-asian-small-businesses.html 10:00 AM EDT The President and The First Lady depart New Castle, Delaware en route to the White House Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 10:15 AM EDT Secretary Antony J. Blinken tours the HYBRIT Steel Plant Luleå, Sweden https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-30-2023/ 11:00 AM EDT Explaining America: Why the United States Has a Debt Ceiling Washington Post Live https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/05/30/explaining-america-why-united-states-has-debt-ceiling/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCCo5bPKLEA - Economist Mark Zandi on the Debt Ceiling Economist Mark Zandi discusses the history of the debt ceiling and the potential economic impact if the U.S. defaults on its debt during a conversation with the Washington Post. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528370-1/economist-mark-zandi-debt-ceiling 11:00 AM EDT NIH HEAL Initiative Multi-Disciplinary Working Group - May 2023 National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=49731 11:00 AM EDT NLM Intramural Research Program IRP Seminar Exploring tumor-normal cross-talk with TranNet National Library of Medicine, Department of Health and Human Services https://irpseminar.nlm.nih.gov/seminar/3877/detail/ 11:05 AM EDT The President and The First Lady arrive at the White House Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ 11:30 AM EDT Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom Luleå, Sweden https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-30-2023/ 12:00 PM EDT House Freedom Caucus News Conference on Debt Limit Deal Members of the House Freedom Caucus speak with reporters about the debt limit deal. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528397-1/house-freedom-caucus-news-conference-debt-limit-deal 12:30 PM EDT Music in the Atrium Featuring Robert Masi on Piano National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43050 12:45 PM EDT Secretary Antony J. Blinken holds a joint press availability with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson Luleå, Sweden https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-30-2023/ 1:00 PM EDT Atsuko Okatsuka on Her Comedic Journey Washington Post Live https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/05/30/atsuko-okatsuka-her-comedic-journey/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4EoblGAi1g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdTM14w1eM0 1:00 PM EDT Office of Research Services Tech Talk National Library of Medicine, Department of Health and Human Services https://ors.od.nih.gov/ https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=49826 2:00 PM EDT Telegram, WeChat, and WhatsApp Usage in the United States Atlantic Council https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/messaging-app-usage-in-the-united-states/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMUL6PKwjAI 2:00 PM EDT U.S. Diplomacy and Section 702: A Conversation with Assistant Secretary of State Brett Holmgren Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) https://www.csis.org/events/us-diplomacy-and-section-702-conversation-assistant-secretary-state-brett-holmgren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ET43c9vDZ8 - State Dept. Official Discusses Foreign Surveillance & Intel Gathering Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Brett Holmgren discusses foreign surveillance and intelligence gathering during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528367-1/state-dept-official-discusses-foreign-surveillance-intel-gathering 2:00 PM EDT Empowerment of Under-represented Researchers: “Leading Large NIH-Funded Consortiums: (Lots of) Lessons Learned from the 1st Year of the Bridge2AI Program National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://www.cc.nih.gov/centerio/women_leaders.html https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=49804 2:00 PM EDT Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in a U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council welcome dinner Luleå, Sweden https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-30-2023/ 2:00 PM EDT U.S. House of Representatives: U.S. House of Representatives The House will consider several financial services-related bills as well as resolution calling on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and combat antisemitism as the nation observes Jewish American Heritage Month. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528387-1/us-house-represenatatives 2:45 PM EDT Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young. The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFMW3OjgsuY - White House Daily Briefing White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefs reporters and responds to questions on the Biden administration’s policy agenda. She is joined by OMB Director Shalanda Young. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528391-1/white-house-daily-briefing 3:00 PM EDT The Role of Business in Confronting Climate Change Washington Post Live https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/05/22/top-business-leaders-prospects-new-climate-industrial-revolution/ https://climatemay30.splashthat.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4puCpoO3U60 3:00 PM EDT Virtual Event | Fireside Chat with Lt. Gen. Loh, Director, Air National Guard Center for a New American Security (CNAS) https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2023-05-30/ https://www.cnas.org/events/virtual-event-fireside-chat-with-lt-gen-loh-director-air-national-guard 3:00 PM EDT U.S. Senate: Senate Session The Senate will continue debate on the nomination of Darrel Papillion to be United States District Court judge for Eastern Louisiana. Senators will vote at 5:30pm on his confirmation. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528332-1/senate-session 3:00 PM EDT H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 House Rules Committee ^ Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3746 ^ https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116045 https://rules.house.gov/bill/118/hr-fiscal-responsibility-act - House Rules Committee Hearing on Debt Limit and Federal Spending Legislation House Rules Committee meets to discuss legislation to raise the nation’s debt limit and set federal spending levels. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528385-1/house-rules-committee-hearing-debt-limit-federal-spending-legislation 3:30 PM EDT Army Gen. Mark a. Milley Provides Remarks Princeton University ROTC Commissioning Ceremony Princeton, New Jersey https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2023-05-30/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftT0pqESMAU 4:00 PM EDT Seminar: Ramzy Mardini Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation is a center of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies https://cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/events/ramzy-mardini-may-2023 6:00 PM EDT Invention Education in Practice United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/invention-education-practice 7:00 PM EDT West Des Moines, Iowa — Our Great American Comeback with Gov. Ron DeSantis & First Lady Casey DeSantis https://events.rondesantis.com/e/great-american-comeback-desmoines-iowa - Gov. Ron DeSantis Presidential Campaign Kick-Off in Iowa Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) speaks at a campaign kick-off event in Iowa’s capital, Des Moines. It’s his first campaign event since announcing his candidacy in a Twitter Spaces conversation. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528362-1/gov-ron-desantis-presidential-campaign-kick-iowa 7:00 PM EDT Stacey Abrams in Conversation With Gail Evans - Rogue Justice The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/events https://www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events/1114/stacey-abrams-in-conversation-with-gail 7:55 PM EDT Richard Wagner - Der Fliegende Hollaender Met Opera Free Live Audio Streams https://www.metopera.org/season/2022-23-season/der-fliegende-hollander/ https://www.metopera.org/Season/Radio/Free-Live-Audio-Streams/ 8:00 PM EDT Melanoma Awareness Month Twitter Chat #mamchat23 - Day 1 National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAMChat23 https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43188 8:30 PM EDT House Republicans Hold News Conference on Debt Limit Deal House Republicans hold a news conference on the debt limit deal brokered between Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and President Biden. https://www.c-span.org/video/?528390-1/house-republicans-hold-news-conference-debt-limit-deal