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Wednesday December 4, 2024

The House Stands Adjourned Until December 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until December 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST

Secretary Antony J. Blinken is on travel to Belgium and Malta from December 2-5, 2024.  
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien joins Secretary Blinken on travel to Belgium and Malta from December 2-5, 2024.
Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is on travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3-10, 2024.
Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt is on travel to the United Kingdom and France from December 3-6, 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

...No Severe Thunderstorm Areas Forecast... - Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

2024 Holiday Greetings from the Troops
https://www.dvidshub.net/holiday

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 -  Crimes Of The Father
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-crimes-of-the-father/

A.F. Branco  - Cartoons Etc Dec 4, 2024
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoons-etc-dec-4-2024/
https://rumble.com/v5vvgzh-a.f.branco-cartoons-etc.-120424.html

Al Goodwyn @Al_Goodwyn - #Biden hoping the #HunterBiden #pardon provides cover for their years of grifting.
https://x.com/Al_Goodwyn/status/1864300618183061936

America @america - Congressman Jared Moskowitz is the first Democrat to join the @DOGE Caucus
https://x.com/america/status/1864111448911196427

Ben Garrison Cartoons @grrrgraphic - Lock Them Up The Sequel
https://grrrgraphics.com/lock-them-up-the-sequel/

Ben Garrison Cartoons @grrrgraphics - Two Faced Joe Biden
https://grrrgraphics.com/two-faced-joe-biden/

Combat Learjet @Combat_learjet - A buddy of mine took this video. It’s still one of the coolest B-2 videos out there.
https://x.com/Combat_learjet/status/1863984965450367300

Department of Government Efficiency @DOGE - Last week, the Social Security Administration signed an agreement allowing 42,000 SSA workers to work from home until 2029
Source:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-03/biden-administration-locks-in-wfh-policies-for-some-federal-staff-ahead-of-trump
https://x.com/DOGE/status/1864158081388564788

End Wokeness @EndWokeness - BREAKING: Model Of The Year winner is a man pretending to be a woman
https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1864167082780131556

End Wokeness @EndWokeness - Scott Jennings calmly dismantles an entire CNN panel
https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1864172122542580033

End Wokeness @EndWokeness - Daniel Penny's prosecutor openly brags about giving preferential treatment to 'marginalized' criminals
https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1864185698628051

George Alexopoulos @GPrime85 - Fairest
https://x.com/GPrime85/status/1864299707511504987

@chakal_igor - Opening panel of a project I'm cooking with a pal.
=)
https://x.com/chakal_igor/status/1864027724370563224

il Donaldo Trumpo @PapiTrumpo - WE DO A LITTLE TROLLING...
https://x.com/PapiTrumpo/status/1863743268363669840

Margolis & Cox - Donald Trump, Elon Musk, J.D. Vance
https://margolisandcox.com/2024/11/25/monday-november-25-2024/

Margolis & Cox - Democrats, Republicans
https://margolisandcox.com/2024/11/26/tuesday-november-26-2024/

Margolis & Cox - Thanksgiving
https://margolisandcox.com/2024/11/27/wednesday-november-27-2024/
 
Mark Parisi - Shelved
https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=13024

Michael Ramirez - Leashed 12-3-24
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-leashed-12-3-24

Non-essential Commentary Animal Page @InmanGoneWild - Season's Beatings and thanks for another unpredictable year of humor.
https://x.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1864265251954544998

Non-essential Commentary Animal Page @InmanGoneWild - Bull called their bluff.
https://x.com/InmanGoneWild/status/1864128389847675218

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

Ron @CodeMonkeyZ - Something big going on in South Korea.
Potentially a coup.
SK President declared martial law.
SK Legislature votes to overturn it.
SK Military says they will continue taking orders from the president; martial law still in effect contrary to legislative vote.
Big moves going on behind the scenes - crypto markets drop as Koreans cash out.
https://x.com/CodeMonkeyZ/status/1864003826233311379

Rothmus @Rothmus - Hegseth is down to 19%. 
Tulsi at 57%. 
Kash at 64%. 
RFK at 66%. 
All other nominees are above 80%.
Who do you think will not be confirmed?
https://x.com/Rothmus/status/1864125023725764693

Skscartoon @skscartoon - Hunter Biden's pardon in a nutshell
(Cartoon updated per @RealCoffeeChoco's advice)
https://x.com/skscartoon/status/1864081357443596779

Skscartoon @skscartoon - Question: will be any meaningful investigation about the Trump assassination?
https://x.com/skscartoon/status/1864042351985045824

Skscartoon @skscartoon - The difference between the Trump case and the Hunter Biden case
https://x.com/skscartoon/status/1864012910596649156

Steve Inman @SteveInmanUIC - Season's Beatings and thanks for another unpredictable year of humor.
https://x.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1864265251954544998

Steve Inman @SteveInmanUIC - Cowards FAFO with knives
https://x.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1864288286401024367

Steve Inman @SteveInmanUIC - Citizens vs. Thugs Compilation 2
https://rumble.com/v55h44x-citizens-vs.-thugs-compilation-2.html

Stephan Pastis @stephanpastis - Shilling
https://x.com/stephanpastis/status/1863719932296564750

Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - Shilling
https://x.com/stone_toss/status/1863961393268986172

Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Mount Olympus 51
https://tatsuyaishida.substack.com/p/2024-12-04

The_Catholic_Cartoon @CatholicToon - Snowball
https://x.com/CatholicToons/status/1864292276706423275

The Daily Cartoonist - CSotD: Truth and Humor and Sometimes Both
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/12/04/csotd-truth-and-humor-and-sometimes-both/

The Daily Cartoonist - Introducing Our New Theme
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/12/03/introducing-our-new-theme/

Thomas Massie @RepThomasMassie - This sheriff ordered the arrest of a pastor for holding services during the COVID panic. He was tapped by Trump to head the DEA. Glad to see him withdraw from consideration. Next time politicians lose their ever-lovin minds, he can redeem himself by following the Constitution.
https://x.com/RepThomasMassie/status/1864073791283826739

Tim McCabe TRUTH ‘TOONS @timothymccabe - Unqualified
https://truthsocial.com/@timothymccabe/posts/113591237368890423

Zippy The Pinhead - Ideally
https://comicskingdom.com/zippy-the-pinhead/2024-12-04

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

Morsle
https://morsle.fun/

Daily Jigsaw Puzzle - The New York Post front page is now a jigsaw puzzle!
https://nypost.com/games/front-cover-jigsaw-puzzle/

Today in History - December 4
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-04

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://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120424.cfm

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

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

President Yoon’s Speech Declaring Martial Law
>>22099952 pb
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/asia/president-yoon-speech-martial-law.html

Fani Full Release Ordered After Fulton DA Sat On RICO Records
>>22102383 pb
https://www.judicialwatch.org/documents/jw-v-willis-default-judgment-002805/

Fox News Patriot Awards
https://try.nation.foxnews.com/patriot-awards

AP Interview with Hunter Biden’s attorney after pardon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bth81QnD-8

Should J6ers be compensated for pain and suffering after receiving a Pardon | D&S - 12/3/24
https://rumble.com/v5vloke-should-j6ers-be-compensated-for-pain-and-suffering-after-receiving-a-pardon.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp

‘The View’ Host Sunny Hostin Issues Another Legal Note Regarding Comments About Pete Hegseth
>>22099608 pb
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/12/02/the-view-host-sunny-hostin-issues-another-legal-note-regarding-comments-about-pete-hegseth/

‘YMCA’ Singer-Songwriter Victor Willis Defends Trump’s Usage of the Hit Song, Says ‘The Financial Benefits Have Been Great’
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/ymca-singer-songwriter-victor-willis-defends-trumps-usage/

Americans paid millions of dollars for humanitarian aid diverted to terrorist organization
https://catholicvote.org/americans-paid-millions-of-dollars-for-humanitarian-aid-diverted-to-terrorist-organization/

Libya: Ministry of Interior Announces Planned Reinstatement of Morality Police
https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2024-12-02/libya-ministry-of-interior-announces-planned-reinstatement-of-morality-police/

An Interview with Foreign Law Intern at the Law Library of Congress, CH Seng Myaw
https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2024/12/an-interview-with-foreign-law-intern-at-the-law-library-of-congress-ch-seng-myaw/

Open Ocean Draft Restoration Plan 4 Public Webinar Materials Available
https://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/2024/12/open-ocean-draft-restoration-plan-4-public-webinar-materials-available
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Documents Open For Comment: DWH NRDA Restoration - Open Ocean TIG Restoration Plan 4 and Environmental Assessment: Fish and Water Column Invertebrates and Sea Turtles
https://parkplanning.nps.gov/documentsOpenForReview.cfm?projectID=125830&parkID=534

Highlights From the December 2024 Farm Income Forecast
https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-sector-income-finances/highlights-from-the-farm-income-forecast/

Collection Highlights - Clove, a mighty spice
National Agricultural Library
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAARS/bulletins/3c165a3

Library Appoints New Chief for National Audio-Visual Conservation Center
https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-appoints-new-chief-for-national-audio-visual-conservation-center/s/9e70a449-0de0-4609-85ae-07cf1e138478

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - I look greatly forward to attending the Fox News Patriot Awards, hosted by Sean Hannity, in New York on Thursday evening. I will be receiving the Fox Patriot of the Year Award — so nice! See you there.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113592317038929102

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Oh Canada!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113591029172090604

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - President Donald J. Trump Avenue
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113590691986657784

December 4, 2024 - December 5, 2024
National Science Board Meeting
National Science Foundation
https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=308625
https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=310706&org=NSB&from=news

December 4, 2024 - December 5, 2024
TechNet Transatlantic 2024
Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA)
https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/12748/

December 4, 2024 - December 5, 2024
FinTech Connect 2024
FinTech Connect
https://www.alphaevents.com/events-fintech-connect-london

DECEMBER 4, 1783
General George Washington’s Farewell to his Officers
https://frauncestavern.com/new-york-fidi-battery-park-downtown-lower-east-side-tribeca-city-hall-south-street-seaport-fraunces-tavern-visit
https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/html/stairwellrm-washington-farewell.html
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-12012

DECEMBER 4, 2014
U.S. Senate: Senator Jay Rockefeller Farewell Address
Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) delivered his farewell address from the chamber floor. Senator Rockfeller first arrived to the Senate in 1985 after serving as governor and secretary of state for West Virginia.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?323076-6/senator-jay-rockefeller-farewell-address

DECEMBER 4, 2019
Hearing on Constitutional Framework for Impeachment
Law scholars testified before the House Judiciary Committee as part of the on-going impeachment inquiry of President Trump. All four experts engaged with lawmakers on the constitutional framework of the impeachment provisions and whether President Trump meets the criteria to be impeached. 
https://www.c-span.org/video/?466833-1/hearing-constitutional-framework-impeachment

DECEMBER 4, 2020
House Speaker Weekly Briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill. She answered a range of questions on the status of the coronavirus relief package negotiations and the recent jobs report. Speaker Pelosi stressed that the relief package had to be done before Congress recessed for the holidays.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?507002-1/house-speaker-weekly-briefing

December 4, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling.
Department of Defense
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-12-04/

December 4, 2024
Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady is traveling.
Department of Defense
https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-12-04/

December 4, 2024
12:00 AM EST
High-level Opening: From Riyadh to Belem: the Rio Trio Initiative for Public-Private Action - UNCCD COP16 - Land Day will kick off with an inspirational segment, followed by key voices from land degradation, climate and biodiversity conventions, UNDP, UNEP, WBCSD, the Global Compact, and the COP presidencies of 2024 and 2025.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14jmzzuz4

1:00 AM EST
Launch of Global Humanitarian Overview 2025 (Kuwait) - "Collective Action in Humanitarian Diplomacy"
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11wl4fhrp

1:05 AM EST
Symposium on Nature-based Solutions - UNCCD COP16 - This high-level session explores how nature-based solutions (NbS) can drive Land Degradation Neutrality and the 2030 Agenda, showcasing real-world strategies and the ecological, social, and economic benefits of harnessing natural ecosystems.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1ohgtdwm0

2:00 AM EST
Joint Session of Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention (CRIC) & Committee on Science and Technology (CST) Plenaries - UNCCD COP16 - The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December 2024.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15ira7xgp

2:45 AM EST
The President departs Luanda, Angola en route to Lobito, Angola
Luanda, Angola
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

3:00 AM EST
Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in a North Atlantic Council Meeting
Brussels, Belgium
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/

3:15 AM EST
China-UK Forum 2024
Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF)
https://www.omfif.org/china-uk-Forum-24/

3:30 AM EST
THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on Climate Change – Costa Rica; Côte d'Ivoire; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden (jointly); Egypt and El Salvador - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10tbgr6jt

3:30 AM EST 
China-UK investor forum
Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF)
https://www.omfif.org/meetings/
https://www.omfif.org/china-uk-investor-forum/

3:45 AM EST
The President arrives to Lobito, Angola
Lobito, Angola
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

3:50 AM EST
Land Restoration Moonshot: Success Stories - UNCCD COP16 - This session highlights high-level land restoration initiatives and flagships around the globe. The audience will get to know land restoration initiatives around the world through the display of video footage and a panel discussion of implementers.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xp1cmzcs

4:00 AM EST
3122nd Meeting, 114th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) - Consideration of Greece (cont'd)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1w50isw46

4:00 AM EST
CCPCJ Thematic Discussions on the Implementation of the Kyoto Declaration [5th meeting] - Thematic discussions to exchange experience on the implementation of the Kyoto Declaration
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1otkykexs

4:00 AM EST
5th Meeting, 5th Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the BWC - The fifth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention will take place from 2 to 13 December 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1m/k1mupjp903

4:00 AM EST
575th Meeting, 39th Session, Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) - Consideration of Egypt (continued)
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11nz4uvp9

4:00 AM EST
Virtual speech by Board member Mr Piero Cipollone followed by a Q&A session at 7th conference on behavioural financial regulations and policies organised by Herbert Simon Society in Milan, Italy
European Central Bank
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html

4:30 AM EST
Launch of Global Humanitarian Overview 2025 (Geneva) - "Upholding International Humanitarian Law in Armed Conflict" - On 4 December 2024, the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) 2025 will be launched in Geneva, Switzerland, Kuwait City, in partnership with the Government of Kuwait and Nairobi, in partnership with the African Union.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12/k12ql6nqzd

4:30 AM EST
The President tours the Lobito Port Terminal
Lobito, Angola
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

5:05 AM EST
The Business for Land Forum - UNCCD COP16 - At the Business for Land Forum on 4 December, global business leaders, policymakers and experts convene to discuss sustainable land solutions and resilience-building.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1gwz5vjbl

5:05 AM EST
Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in a NATO Foreign Ministers family photo
Brussels, Belgium
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/

6:00 AM EST
VACS Champions - UNCCD COP16 - This event demonstrates how VACS champions -- private businesses and NGOs -- are addressing land degradation and improve food security.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1doe2l2tg

6:00 AM EST
Launch of Global Humanitarian Overview 2025 (Nairobi) - "Upholding International Humanitarian Law in Armed Conflict" - On 4 December 2024, the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) 2025 will be launched in Geneva, Switzerland, Kuwait City, in partnership with the Government of Kuwait and Nairobi, in partnership with the African Union.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1x7q9ftyo

6:20 AM EST
Secretary Blinken holds a press availability in Brussels, Belgium - 6:20 AM
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InWpyVU7ORY

6:40 AM EST
The President visits the Carrinho Food Processing Factory
Lobito, Angola
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/
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7:25 AM EST
President Biden Visits Food Processing Facility in Angola
President Biden visits the Carrinho Food Processing Factory in Lobito, Angola. This video has technical issues.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540360-1/president-biden-visits-food-processing-facility-angola

7:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: Open Forum, Part 1
Viewers responded to the question “Do you have confidence in the U.S. justice system?”
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540277-2/open-forum-part-1&playEvent

7:00 AM EST
(2nd Meeting) Committee of the Whole Meeting - UNCCD COP16 - The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December 2024.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1dxpmv4hh

7:00 AM EST
Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention (CRIC) Plenary - UNCCD COP16 - The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December 2024.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1et7bmapc

7:10 AM EST
The President participates in a family photo with African leaders
Lobito, Angola
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/
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TBD
President Biden Photo with African Leaders in Angola
President Biden participates in a family photo with African leaders in Lobito, Angola.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540361-1/president-biden-photo-african-leaders-angola

7:11 AM EST
Secretary Blinken News Conference in Brussels
Secretary of State Blinken holds a news conference in Brussels following his final meeting with his NATO counterparts.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540353-1/secretary-blinken-news-conference-brussels

7:30 AM EST
House of Commons
parliamentlive.tv
https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/3bd4934f-3cb3-45b3-b6c5-678a2c831723
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TBD
Prime Minister's Question Time
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fields questions from members of the House of Commons during the weekly Prime Minister’s Question Time.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540270-1/prime-ministers-question-time

8:00 AM EST
The American Sunrise Show
Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v5vwfuh-the-american-sunrise-show.html

8:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: Katie Buehler Discusses Supreme Court Case on Transgender Health Care
Law 360 Supreme Court reporter Katie Buehler discusses Supreme Court oral arguments Wednesday in a case focused on restrictions to transgender care.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540277-3/katie-buehler-discusses-supreme-court-case-transgender-health-care&playEvent

8:00 AM EST
DEC Peer Group – IT
Detroit Economic Club
https://www.econclub.org/meeting/dec-peer-group-marketing-communications-120424/

8:05 AM EST
Land of Opportunities Pitching Competition - UNCCD COP16 - A selected number of ecopreneurs from around the world pitch to a panel of esteemed judges, competing for funding and networking opportunities to scale their impactful start ups.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12/k12s6coyzu

8:15 AM EST
President Biden Participates in the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit
Benguela, Angola
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFqqL12jS0Y
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President Biden Participates in Trans-Africa Summit in Angola
President Biden participates in the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit in Lobito, Angola.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540362-1/president-biden-participates-trans-africa-summit-angola

8:30 AM EST
THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on Climate Change – United Arab Emirates; Ecuador; Spain; United States of America; Russian Federation and Fiji - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14nsuzn1l

8:30 AM EST
Washington Journal: Christopher Eisgruber Discusses Higher Education in America
Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber, board chair of the Association of American Universities, discusses the state of higher education in America.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540277-4/christopher-eisgruber-discusses-higher-education-america&playEvent

9:00 AM EST
Washington Journal: Samuel Morison Discusses Presidents & the Pardon Power
Samuel Morison, a lawyer focused on clemency who spent 13 years in the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, discusses the Hunter Biden pardon and the history of the presidential pardon power.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540277-5/samuel-morison-discusses-presidents-pardon-power&playEvent

9:00 AM EST
3123rd Meeting, 114th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) - Consideration of Kenya
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18k4s5x93

9:00 AM EST
CCPCJ Thematic Discussions on the Implementation of the Kyoto Declaration [6th meeting] - Thematic discussions to exchange experience on the implementation of the Kyoto Declaration
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a/k1autxeyly

9:00 AM EST
6th Meeting, 5th Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the BWC - The fifth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention will take place from 2 to 13 December 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14bs1f7db

9:00 AM EST
576th Meeting, 39th Session, Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) - Consideration of Peru
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1toqyys3g

9:00 AM EST
The Fentanyl Epidemic in North America and the Global Reach of Synthetic Opioids
Brookings Institution
https://www.brookings.edu/events/the-fentanyl-epidemic-in-north-america-and-the-global-reach-of-synthetic-opioids/

9:00 AM EST
Virtual MIA/MPA Information Session
Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs
https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/communities-connections/events
https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/communities-connections/events/virtual-miampa-information-session-17

9:00 AM EST
Career Exploration & Hiring Fair: First Responders - Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina
Veterans Affairs
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/75145/

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

9:20 AM EST
The President departs Lobito, Angola, en route to Sal, Cabo Verde
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

9:30 AM EST
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/?540277-6/open-phones&playEvent

9:30 AM EST
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Interview Practice
Tewksbury Public Library
https://www.tewksburypl.org/home/pages/calendar
https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-50-job-seekers-networking-group-interview-practice-4/

9:30 AM EST
Examining PRC Activities in the Arctic
Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/examining-prc-activities-arctic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZze3bI-Rfw

9:30 AM EST
Defending the Caregivers: The Care Economy and Gender-Based Violence
Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/defending-caregivers-care-economy-and-gender-based-violence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD-M_1O_UIM

9:35 PM EST
Land Restoration Moonshot: Scaling finance, Empowering People​ - UNCCD COP16 - This event explores the urgent need for $1.6 trillion in global investments to achieve land restoration targets, emphasizing the critical role of partnership-driven local actions and innovative financing strategies.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1g3bz37hu

9:35 AM EST
NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Answers Needham, Massachusetts Student Questions
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://www.nasa.gov/launchschedule/
https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/
https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasa-astronaut-suni-williams-answers-needham-massachusetts-student-questions-2/

9:50 AM EST
USAREC FY24 Top Recruiter Recognition Ceremony
Department of Defense
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35513

10:00 AM EST
War Room Morning Edition
Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v5vwghe-war-room-morning-edition.html

10:00 AM EST
(3rd meeting) Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, Second Session - The Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development will be held in Conference Room 1 of the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 3 to 6 December 2024.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xytbhzis

10:00 AM EST
(5th meeting) Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, 35th session - The 35th session of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from December 2 – 6, 2024. The session will focus on  reparatory justice for Africans and people African descent.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13q4nbj2f

10:00 AM EST
(Part 2) Academic Conference on Africa 2024 - The UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa is convening the 2024 Academic Conference on Africa under the theme Power, Justice, and the People: Human Rights and the Rule of Law for Africa's Transformation. It will take place from 3-5 December at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1wyeal0u1

10:00 AM EST
(5th meeting) Open-ended working group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Ninth Substantive Session (2-6 December 2024) - The Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 will convene for its ninth substantive session (2-6 December 2024) to continue its work on issues related to information security in the context of international security.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1r/k1rvzt6uqy

10:00 AM EST
National Science Board Meeting (Open) Day 1
National Science Foundation
https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=308625
https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=310706&org=NSB&from=news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auhWaHXqe9w

10:00 AM EST
Supreme Court October Term 2024 Argument Day
The Court will convene for a public session in the Courtroom at 10 a.m. The Justices will hear two, one-hour oral arguments.
Supreme Court 
https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/2024TermCourtCalendar.pdf
https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_audio/2024
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10:00 AM EST
United States v. Skrmetti (23-477)
Supreme Court 
https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/23-477.html
https://www.supremecourt.gov/
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10:00 AM EST
Supreme Ct. Hears Case on Medical Treatments for Transgender Minors
The Supreme Court hears oral argument in United States v. Skrmetti, a case on whether Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical treatments for minors violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540173-1/supreme-ct-hears-case-medical-treatments-transgender-minors

10:00 AM EST
U.S. House of Representatives: Morning Hour
The House will begin work on two bills to provide a civic education curriculum and materials for middle and high school students about the dangers of communism as well as requiring agencies to analyze the impact of their regulations on small business
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540339-1/morning-hour&playEvent

10:00 AM EST
U.S. Senate: Senate Session
The Senate will continue work on President Biden’s remaining U.S. District Court nominations.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540347-1/us-senate

10:00 AM EST
Innovation Revolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Finance
House Financial Services Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Ms. Denelle Dixon
CEO & Executive Director, Stellar Development Foundation
^
Mr. Avlok Kohli
CEO, AngelList
^
Mr. Nathan McCauley
CEO & Co-founder, Anchorage Digital
^
Mr. Henry Ward
CEO & Co-founder, Carta
^
Mr. Alan Butler
Executive Director, EPIC
^
LEGISLATION:
H.Res.___, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in the financial services and housing industries [PDF 703KB]
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/117742/documents/BILLS-118pih-ExpressingthesenseoftheHo.pdf
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H.R. __, The AI Act of 2024 – The bill is a comprehensive study bill that directs the federal financial regulators to examine and report on current uses of AI technology in their respective markets, the benefits and risks of those uses, and internal use by agencies. [PDF 69KB]
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/117742/documents/BILLS-118pih-Thebillisacomprehensivest.pdf
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117742
https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=409414
https://docs.house.gov/meetings/BA/BA00/20241204/117742/HHRG-118-BA00-20241204-SD002.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/live/eyl2qzHCiW8

10:00 AM EST
The Sky’s the Limit – New Revelations About Airline Fees
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Steve Johnson
Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer
American Airlines, Inc.
^
Peter Carter
Chief External Affairs Officer
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
^
Andrew Nocella
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
United Airlines, Inc.
^
Robert Schroeter
Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Frontier Airlines, Inc.
^
Matthew Klein
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Spirit Airlines, Inc.
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/336360
https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/investigations/hearings/the-skys-the-limit-new-revelations-about-airline-fees/
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Airline Industry Executives Testify on Airline Fees
Airline industry executives from five major U.S. airlines testify on the use of “junk fees” to boost profits before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Permanent Investigations.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540338-1/airline-industry-executives-testify-airline-fees

10:15 AM EST
Oversight of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
House Judiciary Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Ur Jaddou, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117744
https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/oversight-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZgKRTCQ83k
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U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Dir. Testifies Before House Judiciary Cmte.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur Jaddou testifies before the House Judiciary Committee.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540349-1/us-citizenship-immigration-services-dir-testifies-house-judiciary-cmte

10:15 AM EST
Back to Basics: America’s Founding, Civics, and Self-Government in K-12 Curricula
House Education and the Workforce Committee
^
WITNESSES:
Mr. Ian Rowe
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
^
Dr. Jed Atkins
Director and Dean, School of Civic Life and Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
^
Mr. Brian Kennedy
Director of Legislative Affairs, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
^
Mr. Michael Weiser
Chair of the Board of Directors, Jack Miller Center
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117745
https://edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=412060
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83171N5kwag

10:30 AM EST
Introductory statement by Board member Ms Christine Lagarde at Hearing before the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium
European Central Bank
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html

10:30 AM EST
Introductory statement by Board member Ms Christine Lagarde in her capacity as ESRB Chair at Hearing before the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament in Brussels
European Central Bank
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html

10:30 AM EST
Markup: “After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned & a Path Forward Report”
House Oversight and Accountability Committee
^
Report on "After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward"
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/117748/documents/HRPT-118-SSCPReport.pdf
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117748
https://oversight.house.gov/markup/select-subcommittee-business-meeting/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM7zTYU_zhI
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Select Coronavirus Pandemic Subcommittee Debates Pandemic Report
Select Coronavirus Pandemic Subcommittee of House Oversight and Accountability Committee meets to debate the findings from their final pandemic report.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540348-1/select-coronavirus-pandemic-subcommittee-debates-pandemic-report

11:00 AM EST
A Life Course Approach to Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Research: Critical Challenges Innovations, and Opportunities
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=55267

11:05 AM EST
High-Level Closing​: High-level land restoration initiatives and flagships around the globe​ - UNCCD COP16 - This event explores the urgent need for $1.6 trillion in global investments to achieve land restoration targets, emphasizing the critical role of partnership-driven local actions and innovative financing strategies.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1slqkz0i7

11:30 AM EST
Seminar Series in Gender, Sexuality, and Health : All Bi Ourselves: Intersectional Biphobia and HIV
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/about-us/events
https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&calPath=/public/cals/MainCal&guid=CAL-00bbdb70-9343aa66-0193-45c61a8f-00007d06events%40columbia.edu&recurrenceId=

11:50 AM EST
Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela
Valletta, Malta
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/

12:00 PM EST
The Charlie Kirk Show
Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v5vwguq-the-charlie-kirk-show.html

12:00 PM EST
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1j03qsbmm

12:00 PM EST
History Talk: The "Problem of Flight": The Wright Brothers and the U.S. Army
National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
https://www.thenmusa.org/events/
https://www.youtube.com/@usarmymuseum/videos

12:00 PM EST
Join Us Live: Inside the Reagan National Defense Forum
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEle2_DqY5s

12:00 PM EST
CANCELLED Clinical Center Grand Rounds: Vision for the NIH, the NIH Clinical Center, and Roles in American Health and Medicine
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/47019

12:00 PM EST
Medical Outreach For Veterans - Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building - Santa Cruz, California
Veterans Affairs
https://www.va.gov/palo-alto-health-care/events/68666/

12:00 PM EST
Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell  hosts the ASEAN Committee of Washington
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/

Program Image
12:00 PM EST
U.S. House of Representatives: House Session
The House will begin work on two bills to provide a civic education curriculum and materials for middle and high school students about the dangers of communism as well as requiring agencies to analyze the impact of their regulations on small business
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540339-2/house-session&playEvent

12:30 PM EST
Post-Truth, Fake News and Democracy: Mapping the Politics of Falsehood
The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University
https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/post-truth-fake-news-and-democracy-mapping-politics-falsehood
https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BPnznjmcREqmrYip19gNQA?_ga=2.252050318.647411082.1727056588-1475349534.1725381966#/registration

12:30 PM EST
Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John R. Bass meets with Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/

1:00 PM EST
The Opportunity of Long-Acting PrEP in Sustaining the Global HIV Response
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/opportunity-long-acting-prep-sustaining-global-hiv-response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYuPGcAsWM8

1:00 PM EST
Pop-up Mentoring: Brittany Sigler, Digital Health
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events-calendar
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2024/12/04/pop-up-mentoring-brittany-sigler-digital-health

1:00 PM EST
Office Hours - 19th Ward Chicago, Illinois
Veterans Affairs
https://www.va.gov/chicago-health-care/events/66229/

1:00 PM EST 
Wellbeing YOU - Online
Veterans Affairs
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellbeing-you-tickets-322769862347?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/74950/

1:00 PM EST
Owen WI- Women's Health Education On Wheels And Round Table - Owen, Wisconsin
Veterans Affairs
https://www.va.gov/tomah-health-care/events/75100/

1:00 PM EST
Cartifacts Gallery Talk
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum - Atlanta, Georgia
https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/events
https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/events/82368

1:00 PM EST
Ask the Deputy Director for Management DDM - NIH Only
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=55281

1:15 PM EST
Scaling MDB support for sovereign financing priorities: integrated national financing frameworks and country platforms - Side event of the Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development on Scaling MDB support for sovereign financing priorities
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k1ntv67rzm

1:15 PM EST
Global intergovernmental points of contact directory: Towards universal participation - In 2022, the OEWG agreed to establish a global, intergovernmental Points of Contact (POC) Directory, building on work already done at the regional level. The primary objective of this directory is to "enhance interaction and cooperation between States, and in doing so, promote international peace and security as well as increase transparency and predictability."
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1yinakxt9

1:30 PM EST
IOP Pritzker Fellow Kam Buckner on "Blue States Ready for Trump 2.0: Hear Their Plans"
The University of Chicago Institute of Politics
https://iop.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/iop/eventList.jsp
https://iop.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/iop/event.jsp?event=11959

1:30 PM EST
HYBRID: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group - "In the Bleak Midwinter"
Tewksbury Public Library
https://www.tewksburypl.org/home/pages/calendar
https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hybrid-the-armchair-detectives-mystery-book-group-12/

1:30 PM EST
Learn to Navigate Imposterism and Perfectionism
University of Michigan School of Public Health
https://sph.umich.edu/events/
https://sph.umich.edu/events/event.php?ID=10822

1:30 PM EST
Attorney General Garland Remarks at Community Policing Event
Attorney General Garland gives remarks at a community policing event.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540356-1/attorney-general-garland-remarks-community-policing-event

2:00 PM EST
Human Events Daily With Jack Posobiec
Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v5vkmon-human-events-daily-with-jack-posobiec.html

2:00 PM EST
#SexCells: Investigating parental toxicant exposures in the etiology of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders with Jill Escher
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/events/
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/event/sexcells-investigating-parental-toxicant-exposures-in-the-etiology-of-autism-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders-with-jill-escher/

2:00 PM EST
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Fortifying the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-fortifying-us-defense-industrial-base
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyNbBg9o3MI
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Nat'l Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Fortifying U.S. Defense Industrial Base
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan participates in a discussion on the U.S. Defense Industrial Base at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?540340-1/natl-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-fortifying-us-defense-industrial-base

2:00 PM EST
WALS: NIH Director's Lecture- Mechanisms of Phage-Derived Protein Antibiotic
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://oir.nih.gov/wals/current-lecture-season
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=55011

2:00 PM EST
National Library of Medicine (NLM) Honor Awards Ceremony - NIH Only
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=55297

2:00 PM EST
Capitol Conversations: Artists In and Of the Capitol: Architects, painters, sculptors, skilled laborers, inventors, actors, and authors left their mark on the Capitol and many are portrayed inside it. Learn about this impact of these artists, how they shaped the building, and how they are honored—through works of art and the Congressional Gold Medal.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/capitol-conversations
https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItc-6hrT4qHRwCfVAi1qw9rDpKDGtqcyE

2:00 PM EST
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma chairs the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation board meeting
Washington, D.C.
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/

2:15 PM EST
Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends a dinner with OSCE Ministers
Attard, Malta
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/

2:30 PM EST
(4th meeting) - UNICEF and WFP Global impact evaluation forum 2024 - The 2024 Forum, hosted by UNICEF and co-sponsored by UNICEF and WFP, is designed to carry forward the momentum from the WFP event in 2023.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k1by8hpsuc

2:30 PM EST
Exposing the Truth on LNG: How the Administration Played Politics with America’s Energy Future
House Oversight and Accountability Committee
^
Brad Crabtree
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
U.S. Department of Energy
^
John Podesta (INVITED)
Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy
The White House
^
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117746
https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/exposing-the-truth-on-lng-how-the-administration-played-politics-with-americas-energy-future/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnOJPxwaQoY

3:00 PM EST
America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber
Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v5vwhxw-americas-voice-live-with-steve-gruber.html

3:00 PM EST
(6th meeting) Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, 35th session - The 35th session of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from December 2 – 6, 2024. The session will focus on  reparatory justice for Africans and people African descent.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1r/k1rc6177pg

3:00 PM EST
(6th meeting) Open-ended working group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Ninth Substantive Session (2-6 December 2024) - The Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 will convene for its ninth substantive session (2-6 December 2024) to continue its work on issues related to information security in the context of international security.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12/k128ds1fbe

3:00 PM EST
(4th meeting) Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, Second Session - The Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development will be held in Conference Room 1 of the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 3 to 6 December 2024.
United Nations
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1r/k1ra1wu9mk

3:00 PM EST
Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Impacts on Worker Well Being
The University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health
https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/events/
https://events.berkeley.edu/bph/event/272359-climate-change-and-environmental-degradation

3:00 PM EST
Population Research Exchange (PRX) with Dorit Stein
Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/population-development/events/
https://popcenter.harvard.edu/calendar_event/population-research-exchange-prx-with-dorit-stein/

3:00 PM EST
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=12&day=04&report_id=15009&source=d

3:00 PM EST
Dairy Products - Monthly 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=12&day=04&report_id=16001&source=d

3:00 PM EST
Human Rights Day 2024: Laws Governing Accessibility From Around the World
Law Library of Congress, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, the Copyright Office, and the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Center 
https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2024/11/join-us-on-12-4-at-3pm-for-a-panel-discussion-human-rights-day-2024-laws-governing-accessibility-from-around-the-world/
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-415032/human-rights-day-2024-laws-governing-accessibility-from-around-the-world/2024-12-04/
https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_y0hH6pVtTc6Hd6yFyYOzag#/registration

3:00 PM EST
National Science Board Meeting (Closed Session) Day 1
National Science Foundation
https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=308625
https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=310706&org=NSB&from=news

3:25 PM EST
The President arrives to Sal, Cabo Verde for a brief refueling stop
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

4:00 PM EST
Bringing High Expectations Back to Education
American Enterprise Institute
https://www.aei.org/events/bringing-high-expectations-back-to-education/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T64Nx-KO14s

4:00 PM EST
RAV's Special Report
Real America's Voice
https://rumble.com/v5vwil8-ravs-special-report.html

4:00 PM EST
World Leaders in Wartime: Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
https://doleinstitute.org/event/world-leaders-in-wartime-augustus-the-strong-elector-of-saxony/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKw2Z0XoegQ

4:00 PM EST 
VA's Shining Tribute To Our Heroes - Clarksburg, West Virginia
Veterans Affairs
https://www.va.gov/clarksburg-health-care/events/74590/

4:00 PM EST
NIH-FDA Immunology Interest Group (IIG) seminar series - NIH Only
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=55277

4:30 PM EST
25th Annual David N. Dinkins Leadership and Public Policy Forum
Join Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, for the 25th Annual David N. Dinkins Leadership and Public Policy Forum.
Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs
https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/communities-connections/events
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livestream25th-annual-david-n-dinkins-leadership-and-public-policy-forum-tickets-1079348302829?aff=SIPAwebsite

4:55 PM EST
The President departs Cabo, Verde en route to Joint Base Andrews
Official Schedule
https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

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 EST
Renaming Myles Standish Hall. Panelists will reflect on the challenges and advocacy of removing the Myles Standish name from a BU residence hall.
Boston University School of Public Health
https://www.bu.edu/sph/calendar/
https://www.bu.edu/sph/calendar/?eid=302093

5:00 PM EST
Engaging America: Ambassadorial Perspectives on Public Diplomacy
The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs
https://elliott.gwu.edu/event-calendar
https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/engaging-america-ambassadorial-perspectives-on-public-diplomacy-3647?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=GW+Calendar

5:00 PM EST
VA's Shining Tribute To Our Heroes - Clarksburg, West Virginia
Veterans Affairs
https://www.va.gov/clarksburg-health-care/events/74590/

5:00 PM EST
Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell meets with UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-4-2024/

6:00 PM EST
Inside the Vault: Holidays at the White House with Former White House Chefs
National Archives
https://archivesfoundation.org/events/inside-the-vault-holidays-at-the-white-house-with-former-white-house-chefs/
https://www.archives.gov/calendar/event/inside-the-vault-holidays-at-the-white-house-with-former-white-house-chefs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09S_a-L_qp0

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 EST
All About Challah
The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center
https://streicker.nyc/events/challah

6:30 PM EST
Virtual - Environmental Book Club: Read "Tales of Two Planets" *For Adults
Ashland Public Library
https://www.ashlandmass.com/184/Ashland-Public-Library
https://www.ashlandmass.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=13879&month=12&year=2024&day=4&calType=0

6:30 PM EST
VIRTUAL: Ashland Adult Book Club: Read "Small Mercies"
Ashland Public Library
https://www.ashlandmass.com/184/Ashland-Public-Library
https://www.ashlandmass.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=12357&month=12&year=2024&day=4&calType=0

7:00 PM EST
Kelly Bishop In Conversation with Dana Bash
Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
https://www.sixthandi.org/event/kelly-bishop/

7:00 PM EST
VIRTUAL: Robin Williams - The Man of a Thousand Laughs & Tears
Tewksbury Public Library
https://www.tewksburypl.org/home/pages/calendar
https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-robin-williams-the-man-of-a-thousand-laughs-tears/

7:00 PM EST
American Musicological Society Lecture: "Recovering the Extraordinary Life and Songs of Carrie Jacobs-Bond"
Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-414048/american-musicological-society-lecture-recovering-the-extraordinary-life-and-songs-of-carrie-jacobs-bond/2024-12-04/
https://www.loc.gov/item/event-414048/recovering-the-extraordinary-life-and-songs-of-carrie-jacobs-bond/2024-12-04/

7:30 PM EST
Online Caregiver Chat
Veterans Affairs
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-caregiver-chat-tickets-421385825347?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/74951/

8:00 PM EST
Brick By Brick Esports
Veterans Affairs
https://m.twitch.tv/brickbybrickvets
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/64842/

9:00 PM EST
A Conversation and Book Signing with Peggy Noonan
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar/conversation-and-book-signing-with-peggy-noonan/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUyz_tHLXwU