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Wednesday July 17, 2024

DAY THREE: 2024 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

The House Stands Adjourned Until July 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT (Pro Forma - back July 22)
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until July 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT (Pro Forma - back July 22)

Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell is on travel to Gabon, Senegal, Ghana, and the United Kingdom from July 14-19, 2024.
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.  
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is on travel to Georgia and Armenia from July 9-17, 2024.
Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter is on travel to Australia, Fiji, and Hawaii from July 9-17, 2024.

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Daily Weather Map
National Centers for Environmental 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

Tropical Weather Outlook
The National Hurricane Center (NHC)
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php

...There is a Slight Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Across Portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast States... - Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

FAA Daily Air Traffic Report
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-daily-air-traffic-report

FAA National Airspace System Status
https://nasstatus.faa.gov/

A.F. Branco Cartoon - Devine Intervention
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-devine-intervention/

A.F. Branco Cartoon - 2nd In Command
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-2nd-in-command/

End Wokeness @EndWokeness - Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear this shirt for the CNN cameras:
https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1813345692317888819

Gary Varvel - Supertrump
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-supertrump

Gary Varvel - The Speech Trump should give
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-the-speech-trump-should

Mark Parisi - Phone
https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12880

Michael Ramirez - Michael Ramirez: Under The Bed 07-16-24
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-under-the-bed-07

Michael Ramirez - A Prayer 07-15-24
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-a-prayer-07-15-24

Michael Ramirez - Democrats in Disarray 07-14-24
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-democrats-in-disarray

RealityBites by Broc Smith - Making a Move
https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/07/16/making-a-move/

RealityBites by Broc Smith - USSS
https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/07/16/6450

RealityBites by Broc Smith - Blatant Hypocrisy
https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/07/16/blatant-hypocrisy/

RealityBites by Broc Smith - Judgment
https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/07/16/judgment/

RealityBites by Broc Smith - Secret Service Director
https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/07/14/secret-service-director/

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

Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - https://x.com/LeadingReport//LeadingReport/status/1813260965716369843
https://x.com/stone_toss/status/1813325777569476804

Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - Threat to Our Democracy
https://x.com/stone_toss/status/1813211991428984877

Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Down The Rabbi Hole 39
https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2024-07-17

The Daily Cartoonist - CSotD: The Blogger Who Saw Everything Twice
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/07/17/csotd-the-blogger-who-saw-everything-twice/

The Daily Cartoonist - GoComics Will Remove Political Cartoon Commenting Beginning July 17, 2024
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/07/16/gocomics-will-remove-political-cartoon-commenting-beginning-july-17-2024/

Wokely Correct Comics @WokelyCorrect - "it never happens" -> now law in California
https://x.com/WokelyCorrect/status/1813303121973846083

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

Morsle
https://morsle.fun/

Today in History - July 17
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/july-17

Today's Document @TodaysDocument - Today in History & Daily Historical Documents from the US National Archives. 
https://twitter.com/TodaysDocument

100 Years Ago Today
https://www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/about-this-collection

Word of the Day
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day/2024/07/17.html

The Presidential Prayer Team Daily Briefing
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing

Register to Vote
https://vote.gov/

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

Meet the Summer 2024 Creative Digital Projects Participants, 2 of 4
https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2024/07/meet-the-summer-2024-creative-digital-projects-participants-2-of-4/

Applications Open for 2025 Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowships: re you a map aficionado interested in geosciences, cartographic history, or digital humanities looking for an opportunity to explore the vast cartographic collections of the Geography and Map Division for a rewarding research experience?
https://blogs.loc.gov/maps/2024/07/applications-open-for-2025-philip-lee-phillips-society-fellowships/

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Meets With Key Leaders in Philippines
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3840300/brown-meets-with-key-leaders-in-philippines/

Are two NASA astronauts stuck in space and how can they come home? • FRANCE 24 English
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLutNS4sUB4

The Menendez Guilty Verdict Is the Best News for Democrats in Weeks
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/07/menendez-guilty-verdict/679036/

Trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, delayed indefinitely
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/sen-bob-menendez-wife-nadine-menendez-trial-delayed-indefinitely-rcna162108

Day Two: Session Three at 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, WI - 7/16/2024 RSBN
https://rumble.com/v579rng-day-two-session-three-at-2024-rnc-in-milwaukee-wi-7162024.html

RNC CONVENTION 2024 MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN DAY 2 - 7/16/2024 Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v575q45-rnc-2024-conventionmilwaukee-wisconsin-day-2.html

RNC CONVENTION STAGE SPEAKERS LIVE DAY 2 - 7/16/2024 Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v5771qj-rnc-convention-stage-speakers-live-day-2.html

Moms for Liberty Giving Americans a Voice Townhal - 7/16/2024 Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v5773gq-moms-for-liberty-giving-americans-a-voice-townhall.html

President Donald J. Trump and Vice Presidential Nominee Senator JD Vance to Hold a Rally in  Grand Rapids, Michigan
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/fe6d3ea9-8cd5-493d-8655-e793d01b8c06

Palm Beach Playbook - July 16, 2024
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/2714f101-4e98-4b4f-9ccc-5683afde1482

ICYMI: Truth from President Donald J. Trump
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/cd128c2d-6382-4d27-9f74-d3d57a9f9d4f

July 15, 2024 - July 17, 2024
UnidosUS [formerly known as National Council of LA RAZA] Annual Conference
UnidosUS
https://unidosus.org/conference/live/
https://unidosus.org/press-releases/president-biden-to-keynote-final-day-of-unidosus-annual-conference/

July 16, 2024 - July 17, 2024
Climate Crossroads Summit 2024
National Academies
https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/41975_07-2024_climate-crossroads-summit-2024

July 16, 2024 - July 18, 2024
The 2024 Aspen Security Forum
Aspen Institute
https://www.aspensecurityforum.org/

July 17, 2024 - July 18, 2024
Summer Institute SI 2024 Digital Economics and Artificial Intelligence
National Bureau of Economic Research
https://www.nber.org/conferences/si-2024-Digital-Economics-and-artificial-Intelligence
https://www.youtube.com/@NBERvideos

July 17, 2024 - July 18, 2024
13th Annual Municipal Finance Conference
Brookings Institution
https://www.brookings.edu/events/13th-annual-Municipal-Finance-Conference/

July 17, 2024 - July 18, 2024
PONI 2024 Summer Conference
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/poni-2024-Summer-Conference

July 17, 2024 - July 21, 2024
The First National Eucharistic Congress in 83 Years
Indianapolis, Indiana
https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/

July 17, 2024 - July 23, 2024
National Conference and 15th Anniversary Celebration
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
https://www.usbc15.Com/

JULY 17, 1959
Proclamation 3303 — Captive Nations Week, 1959
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-3303-Captive-Nations-Week-1959

JULY 17, 1962
Air Force Maj. Robert White Took to the Air With His X-15 Mounted Under the Wing of a Modified B-52.
https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2023/12/12/X-15a-Flight-No-3-7-14-to-the-Edge-of-Space/

JULY 17, 1980
Historic Convention Speeches: Ronald Reagan 1980 Acceptance Speech
Ronald Reagan accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan. The former California Governor called on Americans to "recapture our destiny" and pledged to cut taxes and increase defense spending. Courtesy of NBC News. 
https://www.c-span.org/video/?4055-1/ronald-reagan-1980-acceptance-speech

JULY 17, 2015
Campaign 2016: Presidential Candidates at Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner
The five 2016 Democratic presidential candidates spoke at the 2015 Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Celebration in the Cedar Rapids Convention Center. The event was the first the five declared candidates had shared the same stage. Each of the candidates outlined their reasons for running for president and agenda if elected president. 
https://www.c-span.org/video/?327204-1/presidential-candidates-iowa-democratic-party-hall-fame-dinner

JULY 17, 2019
Campaign 2020: President Trump in Greenville, North Carolina
President Trump held a campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina, that included Vice President Mike Pence. The president mentioned congressional efforts to have him impeached and criticized four female freshman minority House members he recently tweeted about: Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar (MN), Rashida Tlaib (MI), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY), and Ayanna Pressley (MA).
The president used language that some may find offensive. close 
https://www.c-span.org/video/?462643-1/president-trump-greenville-north-carolina

July 17, 2024
2:30 AM EDT
Addressing the Challenge of Plastic Use in Travel: From Policy Formulation to Practical Application
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-seminar-critically-examines-use-plastics-sustainable-tourism-sector-asean?hub=68184

4:00 AM EDT
2123rd Meeting, 80th Session, Committee Against Torture (CAT) - Consideration of Türkiye
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1eci9hb3i

4:00 AM EDT
Federal Hiring for Military Spouses and Caregivers
Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/federal-hiring-military-spouses-and-caregivers-5

6:15 AM EDT
State Opening of Parliament
parliamentlive.tv
https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/611f9fb3-7d1c-49be-b674-f8ceb9feb0eb
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6:19 AM EDT
King Charles III Delivers Remarks at State Opening of Parliament
King Charles III formally opens Parliament, announcing the government's agenda and priorities for the coming months. This is the second King's Speech in less than a year and will usher in a new government led by newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537051-1/king-charles-iii-delivers-remarks-state-opening-parliament

7:00 AM EDT
Washington Journal: Open Phones
Viewers commented on the third day of the Republican National Convention.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?536992-2/open-phones&playEvent

7:00 AM EDT
Salary Negotiations for Military Spouses and Caregivers
Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/salary-negotiations-military-spouses-and-caregivers-5

7:30 AM EDT
National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | DC Summer-Hybrid 2024 
U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce and the American Small Business Chamber of Commerce.
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/sdb/outreach/calendar
https://www.uswcc.org/events/national-small-business-federal-contracting-summit-summer-2024-dc-area-hybrid/

8:00 AM EDT
Washington Journal: Julie Harris Discusses Women Voters & Campaign 2024
Julie Harris, President of the National Federation of Republican Women, discusses GOP outreach to women voters in Campaign 2024. \t
https://www.c-span.org/video/?536992-3/julie-harris-discusses-women-voters-campaign-2024&playEvent

8:00 AM EDT
RNC CONVENTION 2024 MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN - DAY 3
Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v57akmt-rnc-2024-conventionmilwaukee-wisconsin-day-3.html

8:00 AM EDT
Transforming Global Governance
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/transforming-global-governance?hub=68184

8:00 AM EDT
2024 New Voices, New Ideas Conference
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
https://carnegieendowment.org/events/2024/06/2024-new-voices-new-ideas-conference?lang=en

8:30 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/?536992-4/open-phones&playEvent

8:30 AM EDT
2024 Graduate and Professional School Fair
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/45847

8:30 AM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Costa Rican Foreign Minister Dr. Arnoldo Andre
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-july-17-2024/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMvyof30fNA

9:00 AM EDT
Washington Journal: Julia Azari Discusses the Republican Party & Donald Trump
Marquette University Political Science Professor Julia Azari discusses the state of the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump's role in it ahead of the Republican National Convention.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?536992-5/julia-azari-discusses-republican-party-donald-trump&playEvent

9:00 AM EDT
2124th Meeting, 80th Session, Committee Against Torture (CAT) Consideration of Côte d'Ivoire (cont'd)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k1l1ipa4ar

9:00 AM EDT
4138th Meeting, 141st Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR) - Progress report of Special Rapporteur on COBs; Progress report of Special Rapporteur on Views
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k1nvvttglw

9:00 AM EDT
bp Energy Outlook 2024
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/bp-energy-outlook-2024

9:00 AM EDT
Climate Crossroads Summit 2024 - Day 2
National Academies
https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/41975_07-2024_climate-crossroads-summit-2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkJaPST5HVU&list=PLi6VVotVxseA4xRaJ19PXIz3kcTgJt-ER
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TBD
Fmr. WH Climate National Climate Adviser and Others Discuss Climate Change Policy
Former White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy (Biden administration, 2021-22), academics and policy advocates discuss climate change solutions during the National Academies' Climate Crossroads Summit in Washington, DC.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537089-1/fmr-wh-climate-national-climate-adviser-discuss-climate-change-policy

9:00 AM EDT
FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Public Meeting: First Annual Animal Drug User Fee Educational Conference
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/workshops-conferences-meetings/cvm-public-meeting-first-annual-animal-drug-user-fee-educational-conference-07172024

9:00 AM EDT
Westerlo Hill Town Outreach - New York
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/albany-health-care/events/67703/

9:00 AM EDT
Veterans Benefits & Resources - Taylor, Michigan
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/detroit-health-care/events/68589/

9:00 AM EDT
Pact Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair - Atkinson, Nebraska
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/nebraska-western-iowa-health-care/events/69138/

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

9:30 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/?536992-6/open-phones&playEvent

9:30 AM EDT
Civil War Symposium
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, Independence, Missouri
https://www.archives.gov/calendar/event/civil-war-symposium

9:30 AM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Vasquez
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-july-17-2024/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zabn_ut7OU

9:45 AM EDT
Security Council Media Stakeout
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15gz4jejb

10:00 AM EDT
(14th meeting) High-level Political Forum 2024 - The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 8 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 15 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024 as part of the High-level Segment of the Council. The last day of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC will be on Thursday, 18 July 2024.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1s7wa7ez0

10:00 AM EDT
The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 9687th meeting
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kzqeu6u8
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UN Security Council Debate on Middle East
The United Nations Security Council holds a meeting to discuss the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas conflict.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537098-1/security-council-debate-middle-east

10:00 AM EDT
(34th meeting) High-level Political Forum 2024 - The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 8 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 15 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024 as part of the High-level Segment of the Council. The last day of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC will be on Thursday, 18 July 2024.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13gdnsn1c

10:00 AM EDT
Campaign 2024: Conservatives Speak at Economic Policy Summit
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, and others speak at an economic policy summit hosted by the Committee to Unleash Prosperity. This takes place in Milwaukee along with the concurrent Republican National Convention.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537094-1/conservatives-speak-economic-policy-summit

10:00 AM EDT
Campaign 2024: Gov. DeSantis Delivers Remarks at Florida Republican Breakfast
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) delivers remarks at a breakfast hosted by the Florida Republican Party from Milwaukee during the third day of the Republican National Convention.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537100-1/gov-desantis-delivers-remarks-florida-republican-breakfast

10:00 AM EDT
Threat Intelligence Forum: Understanding Today's Global Threat Environment
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
https://events.uschamber.com/threatintelforum71724/5907317
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Public & Private Sector Officials Discuss Cybersecurity Threats
Government officials and private sector industry executives discuss cybersecurity threats at an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537088-1/public-private-sector-officials-discuss-cybersecurity-threats

10:00 AM EDT
Exploring the Many Dimensions of Sex and Gender in the Genomics Era - Day 1
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/46131

10:00 AM EDT
Cytometry Meets Biosensing: Real-Time Binding Kinetics Measurements on Living Cells With the RT-IC Technology
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/46133

10:00 AM EDT
NIH Supply Center Vendor Event
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/46089

10:00 AM EDT
Work-Life@NIH: Virtual Well-Being Peer Circles
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/46080

10:00 AM EDT
Free Legal Clinic - West Palm Beach, Florida
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/west-palm-beach-health-care/events/64747

10:00 AM EDT
Mobile Unit - Enrollment / Benefits - Event at UC Clermont
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/cincinnati-health-care/events/68355/

10:20 AM EDT
Defense Innovation Board Quarterly Meeting: The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) is holding its quarterly public meeting on July 17, 2024, at 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM ET. The DIB provides the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and other senior leaders in the Department of Defense with independent and actionable recommendations on catalyzing innovation across the Department. This diverse and distinguished board of experts will be discussing the recommendations of the DIB's two most recent studies, "Aligning Incentives to Drive Faster Tech Adoption" and "Optimizing How We Innovate with Allies and Partners," as well as discuss the topics for the two new DIB studies that will further provide recommendations on ways the Department can drive and scale innovation to support the warfighter.
Department of Defense
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/34548

10:30 AM EDT
Washington Journal: Former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R-W) Discusses RNC & Campaign 2024
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R-WI), a Wisconsin 2024 RNC delegate who served as HHS Secretary in the George W. Bush Administration, discusses Campaign 2024.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?536992-7/gov-tommy-thompson-r-w-discusses-rnc-campaign-2024&playEvent

10:30 AM EDT
Bridging the Ambition Gap for the Future We Want Through Climate and SDGs Synergy - The special event will launch the 2024 Global Report on Climate and SDG Synergy, presenting actionable solutions for key upcoming discussions. It will highlight key messages and recommendations from the report, showcasing practical examples of these recommendations in action by Member States, civil society, and the private sector.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k1bhlsqex0

10:30 AM EDT
Defense Innovation Board Quarterly Meeting
The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) is holding its quarterly public meeting on July 17, 2024, at 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM ET. The DIB provides the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and other senior leaders in the Department of Defense with independent and actionable recommendations on catalyzing innovation across the Department. This diverse and distinguished board of experts will be discussing the recommendations of the DIB's two most recent studies, "Aligning Incentives to Drive Faster Tech Adoption" and "Optimizing How We Innovate with Allies and Partners," as well as discuss the topics for the two new DIB studies that will further provide recommendations on ways the Department can drive and scale innovation to support the warfighter.
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/34548

10:30 AM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken hosts the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity foreign affairs track Ministerial meeting
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-july-17-2024/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2dvHSSBkkY
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Secretary Blinken Remarks at State Department Event
Secretary of State Blinken give remarks at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity foreign affairs track Ministerial meeting at the State Department.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537104-1/secretary-blinken-remarks-state-department-event

11:00 AM EDT
Veterans Benefits Seminar - St. George, Utah
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/70505/

11:00 AM EDT
July Summer Health Fair - Columbia, South Carolina
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/columbia-south-carolina-health-care/events/70093/

11:00 AM EDT
NIH Food Truck Program
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/45750

11:15 AM EDT
Infinity and Beyond: Space and National Security - The 2024 Aspen Security Forum
Aspen Institute
https://www.aspensecurityforum.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_QtmKikG3o
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Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander, U.S. Space Command; and Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Kruse, director, Defense Intelligence Agency, participate in a panel discussion at 11:15 a.m. EDT ("Infinity and Beyond: Space and National Security"); 
Department of Defense
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-07-17/

11:30 AM EDT
Hire Vets Now 2024 – Fort Eustis, Virginia
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/64668/

11:30 AM EDT
SOaR Presents: How to Use Patent Public Search Tool to Search Like an Examiner - Virtual
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events
https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/soar-presents-how-use-patent-public-search-tool-search-examiner-0

12:00 PM EDT
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1gjwrby66

12:00 PM EDT
Clinical Center GME Grand Rounds: Precision Education - The Future of Lifelong Learning
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/46072

12:00 PM EDT
Virtual Fitness - Circuit 360
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/46069

12:00 PM EDT
Wellbeing YOU - Online
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/69976/

12:00 PM EDT
Feed Grains: Yearbook Tables - Report Release
Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/feed-grains-database/

12:05 PM EDT
ISS Expedition 71 in-flight interview for Spectrum News 1, Houston, with NASA flight engineers Tracy Dyson and Mike Barratt. Stream on NASA TV and the NASA TV Media Channel
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nasa-tv-schedule-for-week-of-7-15-2024.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA9UZF-SZoQ

12:15 PM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in an Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity foreign affairs track Ministerial working lunch
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-july-17-2024/

1:00 PM EDT
China's Persecution of Falun Gong at 25 Years
Hudson Institute
https://www.hudson.org/events/chinas-persecution-falun-gong-25-years-nina-shea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xkng7busA4

1:00 PM EDT
Wellness Strength for Life (VA Video Connect)
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/cincinnati-health-care/events/69081/

1:00 PM EDT
Office Hours - 19th Ward Chicago, Illinois
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/chicago-health-care/events/66230/

1:00 PM EDT
Critical Energy Transition Minerals to accelerate progress towards the SDGs (HLPF 2024 Side Event) - Addressing climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement hinge on transitioning to low-carbon economies, heavily reliant on digitalization, renewable energy and electrification technologies
Veterans Administration
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1qzfyli92

1:00 PM EDT
Data Science and AI: Brain MRI Datasets with MATLAB
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/46020

1:00 PM EDT
The President receives the President's Daily Brief
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

1:15 PM EDT
Enabling Transformative Transitions: The Role of the Joint SDG Fund in Catalyzing SDG Progress (HLPF 2024 Side Event)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xnr86jk6

1:15 PM EDT
Poverty, Inequalities and the Green Transition (HLPF 2024 Side Event) - As the world grapples with multiple challenges, the international community must not lose sight of a more silent, yet devastating crisis: the alarming rise of poverty and inequalities in low- and middle-income countries.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k1lb96gdm0

1:15 PM EDT
Youth-Powered Sustainable Development Goals (HLPF 2024 Side Event) - The annual Youth2030: Progress Report highlights the UN's work with Governments and young people to advance global commitments, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1m/k1m64k9qq1

1:15 PM EDT
Accelerating Action on SDG16.2 to Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons - Children represent a significant proportion of trafficking victims worldwide, with girls being disproportionately affected. Additionally, children are twice as likely to face violence during trafficking than adults, according to the UNODC's Global Report on Trafficking in Persons (GLOTIP). Regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean bear a disproportionate burden, with children making up for 60 per cent of detected trafficking victims.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1jcg36det

1:30 PM EDT
Press Conference: H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation - H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. This briefing will be in person only. With Russian/English interpretation. 
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k1iqjwl8tg

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/watch?v=jm_eiBwkyc0

1:45 PM EDT	
Out-of-Town Pool Call Time
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

1:50 PM EDT
USMEPCOM Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony: Army Col. Frankie Cochiaosue assumes command of United States Military Entrance Processing Command from Army Col. Megan Stallings, who retires after 29 years in uniform.
Department of Defense
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/34822

2:00 PM EDT
Sen. Ron Johnson live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Johnson joins from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to discuss Trump's chances in the battleground state of Wisconsin, possible running mates and second-term agenda.
Washington Post Live
https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2024/07/17/sen-ron-johnson-live-republican-national-convention-milwaukee/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txcPGaCeP_Y

2:00 PM EDT
Virtual Streaming - Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) Forum: Building Opportunities and Competitiveness through Private Sector Partnerships
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
https://events.uschamber.com/apepforumvirtual

2:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event | AI Catastrophic Risks and National Security: Taking Stock of Perceptions and Approaches
Center for a New American Security
https://www.cnas.org/events/virtual-event-ai-catastrophic-risks-and-national-security-taking-stock-of-perceptions-and-approaches

2:00 PM EDT
LHC Seminar - Impact of a Senescent Microenvironment in Lung Cancer: Novel Therapeutic Opportunities
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/45720

2:00 PM EDT
NASA to Provide Background on Space Station Deorbit Planning
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-provide-background-on-space-station-deorbit-planning/
https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nasa-tv-schedule-for-week-of-7-15-2024.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA9UZF-SZoQ

2:00 PM EDT
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences Office Hour
National Science Foundation
https://new.nsf.gov/events/decision-risk-management-sciences-Office-hour/2024-07-17

2:00 PM EDT
Informal Working Group 2: Mobile and Fixed Services
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2024/07/Informal-Working-Group-2-Mobile-and-Fixed-Services

2:00 PM EDT
The American Revolution in Capitol Art: John Trumbull and Beyond - the American Revolution Is Depicted in Several Pieces of Art Displayed in the Capitol. Learn About John Trumbull's Paintings, Statues of Figures Connected to the War, and Other Pieces of Art in the Capitol That Commemorate Our Nation's Fight for Independence.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/capitol-conversations
https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOivqTwqGnDN6SkUW1xP8C369z2p5i0

2:30 PM EDT
Security Council Media Stakeout
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k1132o7dhk

3:00 PM EDT
(15th meeting) High-level Political Forum 2024 - The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 8 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 15 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024 as part of the High-level Segment of the Council. The last day of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC will be on Thursday, 18 July 2024.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cqz5a6ni

3:00 PM EDT
(Resumed) The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 9687th meeting
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12/k12kd8zm32
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UN Security Council Debate on Middle East, Part 2
The United Nations Security Council holds a meeting to discuss the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas conflict.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537098-101/security-council-debate-middle-east-part-2

3:00 PM EDT
The Importance of National Resilience: Implications for Taiwan
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/importance-national-resilience-implications-taiwan

3:00 PM EDT
Agricultural Chemical Usage - Fruits - Report Release
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=07&day=17&report_id=17045&source=d

3:00 PM EDT
Broiler Hatchery - Weekly Report Release
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=07&day=17&report_id=15009&source=d

3:00 PM EDT
Catfish Production - Biannual Report Release
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/media/agency-reports
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/calendar-landing.php?year=24&month=07&day=17&report_id=17012&source=d

3:00 PM EDT
GPCRomics: Identifying Endogenous GPCRs That Contribute to Physiology and Pathophysiology
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/46078

3:00 PM EDT
American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) Online Caregiver Chat
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/70097/

3:00 PM EDT
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement with The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI)
Veterans Administration
https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/events/heroes-connect-ppi/
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/70101/

3:00 PM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Barcena
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-july-17-2024/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i-1dKjxaZo

3:15 PM EDT
The President participates in a radio interview with Univision
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

3:30 PM EDT
Start Ups to the Rescue: The Next Gen Industrial Base - The 2024 Aspen Security Forum
Aspen Institute
https://www.aspensecurityforum.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_QtmKikG3o
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Defense Innovation Unit Director Doug Beck participates in a panel discussion at 3:30 p.m. EDT ("Start Ups to the Rescue: The Next Gen Industrial Base") at the in-person and virtual 
Department of Defense
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-07-17/

3:45 PM EDT
LIVE: Day Three: 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 7/17/24
Right Side Broadcasting Network
https://rumble.com/v56swkd-live-day-three-2024-republican-national-convention-in-milwaukee-wisconsin-7.html

4:00 PM EDT
Coming Together on Chronic Absenteeism: Schools' Top Priority This Year
American Enterprise Institute
https://www.aei.org/events/coming-together-on-chronic-absenteeism-schools-top-priority-this-year/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdGZqnJR0XA

4:00 PM EDT
EPSCoR Live!
National Science Foundation
https://new.nsf.gov/events/epscor-live-0/2024-07-17

4:30 PM EDT
The President delivers remarks at the UnidosUS [formerly known as National Council of La Raza] Annual Conference
Official Schedule
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ42vohdzp4
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Campaign 2024: President Biden Speaks at UnidosUS Conference
President Biden delivers remarks at the UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537107-1/president-biden-speaks-unidosus-conference

5:00 PM EDT
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/

5:00 PM EDT
World War II and Dr. Seuss: Classified Cartoon Shorts
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards
https://www.jfklibrary.org/visit-museum/visit/late-nights-at-the-jfk-library/wwii-and-dr-seuss-classified-cartoon-shorts

6:00 PM EDT
Online: Warrior GMR VA Education Q&A - Warrior GMR Education Warrior Gaming VA Town Hall Online Discord
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/70516/
https://discord.com/invite/wgf

6:00 PM EDT
Supplemental Pool Call Time
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

6:15 PM EDT
The President participates in a campaign community event
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/
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President Biden Participates in Las Vegas Campaign Event
President Biden participates in a campaign event in Las Vegas.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537116-1/president-biden-participates-las-vegas-campaign-event

6:30 PM EDT
Washington Today Podcast
Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. F
https://www.c-span.org/podcasts/subpage/?series=washingtonToday

6:30 PM EDT
Women Entrepreneurs: Leading Women Share Their Journeys to Success - Virtual and Memphis, Tennessee
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events
https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/women-entrepreneurs-leading-women-share-their-journeys-success

7:00 PM EDT
LIVE: The Republican National Convention: Night 3 Coverage | NEWSMAX2
Newsmax
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKuMEX6GVCU
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Campaign 2024: Republican National Convention, Day 3
C-SPAN coverage of the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?536898-1/republican-national-convention-day-3

7:00 PM EDT
Virtual: New York City In The Movies
Tewksbury Public Library
https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-new-york-city-in-the-movies/

7:00 PM EDT
2024 Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience
Hosted by the Senior Warrant Officer Advisors to the CSA
https://twilight.mdw.army.mil/schedule
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-twilight-tattoo-us-army-live-military-experience-tickets-825726830177

7:00 PM EDT
Commodores - York, Pennsylvania
U.S. Navy Band
https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events
https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events/2024-jul-17-commodores-springettsbury-township-park

7:30 PM EDT
Resiliency Workshop for Children in Caregiving Homes: Communication Skills - Online
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/70054/

7:50 PM EDT
The President departs Las Vegas, Nevada en route to Dover, Delaware
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

8:00 PM EDT
Jamala: Voice of Freedom
The Aspen Institute
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/mccloskey-speaker-series-jamala/

8:00 PM EDT
Brick by Brick Esports
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/64842/
https://www.twitch.tv/brickbybrickvets

8:00 PM EDT
"Goodnight Thoughts" by Max Greenfield – Library of Congress National Book Festival 2024
Library of Congress In partnership with WETA and other local PBS stations
https://www.loc.gov/events/2024-national-book-festival/
https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/loc-bookfest-2024-greenfield/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUg5ytaYDQA&list=PL1FwhbR_ZkLo-mviTdlW3AoLWhX_x907d&index=3

9:00 PM EDT
In-Person Veteran Town Hall - Santa Ana, California
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/long-beach-health-care/events/70532/

10:00 PM EDT
President Joe Biden Selects BET News for Crucial Primetime Interview to Address Black America, Airing Wednesday, July 17 at 10 PM ET/9 PM CT on BET
"Black America Votes: The Biden Interview" will confront pressing issues in a high-stakes moment for the re-election campaign.
https://www.bet.com/article/v4u7v0/president-joe-biden-selects-bet-news-for-crucial-primetime-interview-to-address-black-america-airing-wednesday-july-17-at-10-pm-et9-pm-ct-on-bet

11:00 PM EDT
Campaign 2024: Republican National Convention, Day 3 Review
Party officials, political observers, and others join C-SPAN to review the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?536713-1/republican-national-convention-day-3-review

11:50 PM EDT	
The President arrives in Dover, Delaware
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/