The Swamp Today Timelines Change. Monday, August 21, 2023 The House Stands Adjourned Until August 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT (Pro Forma - back September 12, 2023) The Senate Stands Adjourned Until August 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT (Pro Forma - back September 5, 2023) Secretary Antony J. Blinken has no public appointments. 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 has no public appointments. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins is on travel to Romania, the United Kingdom, and Poland from August 16-23, 2023. . . . 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 – Undeterred https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-undeterred/ Bob Gorrell - Indictments http://www.gorrellart.com/cartoon/trump-indictments/ Gary Varvel - Abortion: 3 Views - Biblical, Scientific and Personal Opinions https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/abortion-3-views-biblical-scientific grrrgraphics - Maui’s Venture Vultures https://grrrgraphics.com/mauis-venture-vultures/ Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Eye Chart https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12447 Michael Ramirez - Unplanned https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-unplanned-08-20-23 RealityBites by Broc Smith - bunkum and balderdash https://rofcbybroc.com/2023/08/18/bunkum-and-balderdash/ RealityBites by Broc Smith - “Egg-Producer” He Said. https://rofcbybroc.com/2023/08/18/egg-producer-he-said/ Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Daily Cartoon https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/cartoon-08-21-2023/ Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Hawaii 3 https://twitter.com/TatsuyaIshida9/status/1693086099634053561 Wokely Correct Comics @WokelyCorrect - The State of CA https://twitter.com/WokelyCorrect/status/1692532858739687900 Jumble Daily https://fun.chicagotribune.com/game/tca-jumble-daily Congressional Record (Most Recent Issue) https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record 60-Second Civics Podcast https://www.civiced.org/60-Second-Civics Today in History - August 21 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/august-21 Guide to the Papers of the Librarians of Congress, 1800-2015 https://guides.loc.gov/librarians-of-congress Praying for America | What Biden Gave In Exchange For The Money 8/17/23 Right Side Broadcasting Network https://rumble.com/v38zi28-praying-for-america-what-biden-gave-in-exchange-for-the-money-81723.html Donald J. 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PART 2 of 2! @marklevinshow https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/110925100855397615 August 18, 2023 - August 27, 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 August 21, 2023 - August 22, 2023 Strategic Planning, Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Native American Programs https://www.aahaak.org/event-details/strategic-planning-3 August 21, 2023 - August 25, 2023 Joint Meeting of Experts on the Regulations Annexed to the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) (42nd Session) United Nations Economic Commission for Europe https://unece.org/info/events/event/376780 August 21, 2023 - August 26, 2023 Summer School of the Standing Group on Political Parties - Theories, Methods and Practice Perspectives in Party Politics: Investigating Parties and Party Systems in Young and Established Democracies European Consortium for Political Research https://ecpr.eu/Events/238 August 21, 2023 - September 15, 2023 CANCELED U.S. V. Abd Al-Rahim Hussein Muhammed Abdu Al-Nashiri, Motions Hearing Office of Military Commissions https://www.mc.mil/CASES/CourtCalendar/tabid/165/ModuleID/564/ItemID/2251/Mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx August 21, 2023 President Biden's Travel Schedule Lake Tahoe, Maui https://www.wdel.com/features/biden/ August 21, 2023 International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism United Nations https://www.un.org/en/observances/terrorism-victims-day August 21, 2023 SME Ministerial Meeting Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) https://www.state.gov/events-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation/ https://www.apec.org/ August 21, 2023 12:45 AM EDT Norman Horn, "Faith Seeking Freedom". Libertarian Christian Institute founder and president Norman Horn, author of "Faith Seeking Freedom," talked about the intersection between Christianity and libertarianism. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2023 in Memphis. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529302-4/faith-seeking-freedom August 21, 2023 1:00 AM EDT After Words: Oscar Munoz, "Turnaround Time - Uniting an Airline and Its Employees in the Friendly Skies". Former United Airlines CEO and chairman Oscar Munoz spoke about his efforts to revive the company and the future of aviation. He was interviewed by USA Today consumer travel Reporter Zach Wichter. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527722-1/after-words-oscar-munoz August 21, 2023 2:00 AM EDT Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, "Say The Right Thing - How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice". NYU's Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging founders Kenji Yoshino & David Glasgow discuss how to navigate conversations on race & identity. Town Hall Seattle hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?525904-1/say-thing-talk-identity-diversity-justice August 21, 2023 2:31 PM EDT Discussion on Use of Military to Combat Fentanyl Crisis The Cato Institute hosts a discussion to examine the possible use of the U.S. Military to combat the illegal flow of fentanyl at the Southern Border. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529974-1/discussion-military-combat-fentanyl-crisis August 21, 2023 3:10 AM EDT Sander van der Linden, "Foolproof" & Seema Yasmin, "What the Fact". University of Cambridge professor Sander van der Linden & Stanford University Director of Research & Education Dr. Seema Yasmin discussed misinformation and their thoughts on how to contain it. This virtual event was hosted by the Secret Science Club. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529824-1/foolproof-what-fact August 21, 2023 4:15 AM EDT The President and The First Lady arrive in Reno, Nevada Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to Maui, Hawaii Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ August 21, 2023 5:00 AM EDT Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, "If It Sounds Like a Quack... - A Journey to the Fringes of American Medicine". Journalist Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling looked at why a growing number of people are trying 'alternative medicine' over traditional medicine. Midtown Scholar Books in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?527200-1/if-sounds-quack-journey-fringes-american-medicine August 21, 2023 5:59 AM EDT Q&A: Author Shahan Mufti on the 1977 Siege of Washington, DC University of Richmond journalism professor Shahan Mufti discussed his book "American Caliph," about the 1977 siege of three buildings in Washington, DC, by a group of Hanafi Muslims. Hostages were taken at all three locations - the B'nai B'rith headquarters, the Islamic Center, and the District Building. The demands made by the leader of the group, Hamaas Khaalis, included stopping the release of a movie about the Prophet Muhammad and the handing over of Nation of Islam members who Khaalis claimed were involved in the 1973 killing of his family and the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X. https://www.c-span.org/video/?524790-1/qa-shahan-mufti August 21, 2023 6:00 AM EDT Charles Barber, "In the Blood". Journalist Charles Barber talked about the invention of QuikClot, a blood clotting agent, and the struggle to get it adopted by the U.S. Army. This event was held at the Ecotarium Planetarium in Worcester, Massachusetts. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?528816-1/in-blood August 21, 2023 6:55 AM EDT Robert Corn-Revere, "The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder". First Amendment lawyer Robert Corn-Revere, author of "The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder," talked about free speech in America and efforts to curtail it by the U.S. government going back to the 19th century. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2023 in Memphis. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529302-5/the-mind-censor-eye-beholder August 21, 2023 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/?529929-2/open-phones&playEvent August 21, 2023 7:30 AM EDT About Books: Goodreads and "Review-Bombing". New York Times books reporter Elizabeth Harris discussed the review website Goodreads and how the platform can help and hurt sales, especially for lesser-known authors. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. American History/BookTV https://www.c-span.org/video/?529427-1/books-elizabeth-harris August 21, 2023 8:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: Peyton McCrary Discusses the Supreme Court and Voting Rights George Washington University’s Peyton McCrary discusses the impact of the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Allen v. Milligan, which upheld Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Today, begins a weeklong series on significant 2022-23 Supreme Court cases. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529929-3/peyton-mccrary-discusses-supreme-court-voting-rights&playEvent August 21, 2023 8:40 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/?529929-4/open-phones&playEvent August 21, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Washington Journal: Scott MacFarlane Discusses Trump Indictments & Campaign 2024 CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses the legal and political fallout from former President Trump’s indictments. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529929-5/scott-macfarlane-discusses-trump-indictments-campaign-2024&playEvent August 21, 2023 9:00 AM EDT 3,003rd Meeting, 110th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1vfsmtj7n August 21, 2023 9:00 AM EDT PA Rep. Ryan Bizzarro Senior Fair - Erie, Pennsylvania Veterans Administration https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/59769/ August 21, 2023 9:00 AM EDT ACD Novel Alternative Methods (NAMS) Working Group (Day 1) National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=49776 August 21, 2023 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 August 21, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Out-of-Town Pool Call Time Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ August 21, 2023 9:15 AM EDT Promotion Ceremony of Ms. Victoria Crouse https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32612 August 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT (1st Meeting) Sixth Session of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1sbdvfaqe August 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11tblv53x August 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT Hearing on "China's Current Economy: Implications for Investors and Supply Chains" The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission ^ PANEL I: China’s Domestic Financial Situation Logan Wright, Partner and Director of China Markets Research, Rhodium Group ^ Nicholas Borst, Vice President, Director of China Research, Seafarer Capital Partners ^ Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Maurice R. Greenberg Fellow for China Studies, Council on Foreign Relations ^ PANEL II: U.S.-China Trade and Supply Chains Christopher Gopal, Former Executive; Global Supply Chain Consultant; Author, Breakthrough Supply Chains ^ Ilaria Mazzocco, Senior Fellow with the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, Center for Strategic and International Studies ^ https://www.uscc.gov/hearings/chinas-current-economy-implications-investors-and-supply-chains - U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commissioners on China's Economy The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission holds a discussion China’s economy and its impact on global markets and supply chains. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529975-1/us-china-economic-security-review-commissioners-chinas-economy August 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ August 21, 2023 10:30 AM EDT 662nd Meeting, 29th Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k19/k19txkuysz August 21, 2023 11:00 AM EDT Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump A Large, Complex, Detailed but Irrefutable REPORT on the Presidential Election Fraud which took place in Georgia is almost complete & will be presented by me at a major News Conference >>19362525 pb Bedminster, New Jersey https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/110893712805150244 - TBD Fmr. President Trump Holds News Conference on Georgia Indictment Former President Donald Trump holds a news conference on the recent criminal indictment brought against him by Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis regarding his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529958-1/fmr-president-trump-holds-news-conference-georgia-indictment August 21, 2023 11:00 AM EDT Field Roundtable, Manchester, New Hampshire: Improving Federal Collaboration to Protect Our K-12 Schools From Cyberattacks Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee ^ WITNESSES: Daniel King Chief of Cybersecurity, Region 1 (New England) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency U.S. Department of Homeland Security ^ Richard Rossi Cybersecurity Advisor – New Hampshire Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency U.S. Department of Homeland Security ^ Timothy Benitez Resident Agent in Charge, Manchester, NH U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security ^ Denis Goulet Commissioner and Chief Information Officer State of New Hampshire Department of Information Technology ^ Kenneth Weeks Chief Information Security Officer State of New Hampshire Department of Information Technology ^ Pamela McLeod Chair Alton School Board ^ https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/etso/hearings/improving-federal-collaboration-to-protect-our-k-12-schools-from-cyberattacks/ - TBD Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee Roundtable on K-12 School Cybersecurity The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight holds a field roundtable on improving cybersecurity for K-12 schools. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529998-1/senate-homeland-security-subcommittee-roundtable-12-school-cybersecurity August 21, 2023 11:40 AM EDT The President and The First Lady depart Reno, Nevada en route to Maui, Hawaii Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ August 21, 2023 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/k12/k12pf272gd August 21, 2023 12:00 PM EDT Pilot Program Empowering Afghan Lawyers - A Tribute to the Memory of Arthur Helton The American Bar Association https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/434069863/ August 21, 2023 12:00 PM EDT Fundamentos De La Propiedad Intelectual United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/intellectual-property-fundamentals-4-es August 21, 2023 12:00 PM EDT IBM Quantum National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/43671 August 21, 2023 1:00 PM EDT Strategic Planning The Association of Alaska Housing Authorities' (AAHA) https://www.aahaak.org/event-details/strategic-planning-3 August 21, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Building Trilateral Momentum: The U.S.-Korea-Japan Summit The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and Korea Economic Initiative KEI Present https://keia.org/event/building-trilateral-momentum-the-u-s-korea-japan-summit/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mliwzgfsXg - TBD Military and Government Officials Discuss U.S.-Korea-Japan Summit State Department and military officials join policy professionals for a discussion co-hosted by the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) and the Mansfield Foundation on the U.S.-Korea-Japan summit recently held at Camp David. https://www.c-span.org/video/?529985-1/military-government-officials-discuss-us-korea-japan-summit August 21, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Ask the Expert: Crisis Response in Rural Areas Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice https://bja.ojp.gov/events/ask-expert-crisis-response-rural-areas August 21, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Intellectual Property Fundamentals United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/intellectual-property-fundamentals-4 August 21, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Yuri Kim meets with Executive Director of the Armenian Assembly Bryan Ardouny Department of State https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-august-21-2023/ August 21, 2023 3:00 PM EDT (2nd Meeting) Sixth Session of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes United Nations https://media.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18sas6n60 August 21, 2023 3:30 PM EDT Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell Gaggle Aboard Air Force One En Route to Maui, Hawaii. Air Force One https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAyAbF0tUCo August 21, 2023 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/ August 21, 2023 5:10 PM EDT The President and The First Lady arrive in Maui, Hawaii Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ August 21, 2023 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 August 21, 2023 8:00 PM EDT Concert Band - West steps of the U.S. Capitol U.S. Navy Band https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events/2023-aug-21-concert-band-west-steps-of-the-u-s-capitol August 21, 2023 11:25 PM EDT The President and The First Lady depart Maui, Hawaii en route to Reno, Nevada Official Schedule https://factba.se/biden/calendar/ - - - August 22, 2023 2:00 AM EDT Falcon 9 Starlink 7-1 SpaceX https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-7-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agYuEAkEljw