The Swamp Today
Timelines Change.
Tuesday May 13, 2025

TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IN MIDDLE EAST
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN A SAUDI STATE VISIT 
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN A SAUDI-U.S. INVESTMENT FORUM 
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN A SAUDI STATE DINNER
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MR. RICHARD L. ANDERSON, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MR. ADAM R. TELLE, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR CIVIL WORKS
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: DR. MATTHEW C. NAPOLI, TO BE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MR. DAVID FINK, TO BE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MR. DAVID FOGEL, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE AND DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MR. PIERRE GENTIN, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MR. ROBERT GLEASON, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: JAMES O'NEILL, TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: GARY ANDRES, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #69 REED RUBINSTEIN TO BE LEGAL ADVISER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: MOTION TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #71, TROY MEINK TO BE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #71 TROY MEINK TO BE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: MOTION TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #83, JAMES DANLY TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF ENERGY
TODAY - RSBN COVERING THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE

The House Stands Adjourned Until May 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT

Secretary Marco Rubio is on travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye from May 11-16, 2025. 
Secretary Marco Rubio follows President Trump’s schedule in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 
Senior Official for Political Affairs Lisa Kenna attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.  

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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

...There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms in the NC/VA/WV  Vicinity...Northern Great Plains...and Deep South... - 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/
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