The Swamp Today
Timelines Change.
Wednesday May 8, 2024

The House Stands Adjourned Until May 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until May 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT

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 Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins is on travel to Massachusetts from May 6-8, 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.

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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... Numerous severe thunderstorms appear likely Wednesday from parts of the mid Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys into the southern Plains. All severe hazards, including tornadoes, very large to giant hail, and potentially significant damaging winds are possible. Some of the tornadoes may be strong. - 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/

Igor "Chakal" @chakal_igor - Life is good.
https://twitter.com/chakal_igor/status/1787829940466950286

FreedomToons - Every John Oliver Segment
https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ysTpPUgJpM

grrrgraphics - Kristi Noem Doubles Down
https://grrrgraphics.com/kristi-noem-doubles-down/

grrrgraphics - Joe Biden’s Future Lies
https://grrrgraphics.com/joe-bidens-future-lies/

grrrgraphics - Jack Smith’s Nightmare
https://grrrgraphics.com/jack-smiths-nightmare/

Mark Parisi - Browser History
https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12809

Michael Ramirez - Wearing Thin 
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-wearing-thin-05-07
 
RazörFist @RAZ0RFIST - Today's Rant: How a handful of sperglords defeated a Fortune 500 corporate colossus!
https://twitter.com/RAZ0RFIST/status/1787862710753108088

RealityBites by Broc Smith - The Variant
https://rofcbybroc.com/2024/05/07/the-variant/

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

Rothmus @Rothmus - Celebrity News
https://twitter.com/Rothmus/status/1788172764597080133

Skscartoon @skscartoon - Things are F#ed up in Europe
https://twitter.com/skscartoon/status/1787846291483193467

Spill The Memes @SpillTheMemes  - Do your worst! The MOST Memes wins! 
https://twitter.com/SpillTheMemes
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