The Swamp Today
Timelines Change.
Tuesday May 7, 2024

The House Stands Adjourned Until May 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until May 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken is on travel to California and Guatemala from May 6-7, 2024.
Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is on travel to the People’s Republic of China and the Philippines from May 6-10, 2024.
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is on travel to Lithuania from May 6-7, 2024.
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Elizabeth M. Allen is on travel to California from May 6-7, 2024.
Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink is on travel to Hawaii and Australia from May 2-8, 2024.
Assistant Secretary for Conflict Stabilization Operations Anne Witkowsky is on travel to Papua New Guinea and Australia from April 26-May 10, 2024.
Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Todd D. Robinson is on travel to Saint Lucia, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago from May 6-10, 2024.
Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes joins Secretary Blinken on travel to Guatemala from May 6-7, 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

Forecast Discussion
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/forecast-discussion

...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected across the Ohio Valley today. A few tornadoes, potentially strong, large to very large hail, and severe/damaging winds all appear possible. - 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 - Recipe For Disaster
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-recipe-for-disaster/

A.F. Branco - Kristallnacht-ing At The Door
https://comicallyincorrect.com/branco-cartoon-kristallnacht-ing-at-the-door/

End Wokeness @EndWokeness - OMG HAHAHA Governor Kathy Hochul thinks black people don't know what a computer is.
https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1787709841252757953

Eric July @EricDJuly - This is UNBELIEVABLE | GAMERS WIN | Helldivers 2 https://youtube.com/watch?v=U0wUMNN6v7M via @YouTube
https://twitter.com/EricDJuly/status/1787338873397207300

Gary Varvel - (D)evolution of college students
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-devolution-of-college

Gary Varvel - The 'threat to democracy' claims are ludicrous
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-the-threat-to-democracy

George Alexopoulos @GPrime85 - Small Price
https://twitter.com/GPrime85/status/1787452350308741264
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