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Wednesday May 14, 2025

TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IN MIDDLE EAST
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL LEADERS' MEETING [10:00 AM LOCAL]
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN QATARI STATE VISIT
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN QATARI STATE DINNER
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MR. WILLIAM DOFFERMYRE, TO BE SOLICITOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MS. CATHERINE JEREZA, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF ENERGY (ELECTRICITY)
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: MR. KYLE HAUSTVEIT, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF ENERGY (FOSSIL)
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: PAUL DABBAR, TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: SEAN MCMASTER, TO BE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: JOHN BUSTERUD, TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
TODAY - SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATION HEARING: ADAM TELLE, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR CIVIL WORKS
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #84 KATHARINE MACGREGOR TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: MOTION TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #42 MICHAEL RIGAS TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #72 EMIL MICHAEL TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: MOTION TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #82 ERIC MATTHEW UELAND TO BE DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #82 ERIC MATTHEW UELAND TO BE DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
TODAY - SENATE ROLL CALL VOTE: MOTION TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON EXECUTIVE CALENDAR #88 SEAN DONAHUE TO BE AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
TODAY - RSBN COVERING THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE

The House Stands Adjourned Until May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until May 14, 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 and Doha, Qatar.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Senior Official for Political Affairs Lisa Kenna attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Senior Bureau Official for European and Eurasian Affairs Brendan P. Hanrahan joins Secretary Rubio on travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye from May 11-16, 2025.

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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 Slight Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Over Much of Nebraska...the Eastern Dakotas...Far Northwest Iowa...and Far Southwest Minnesota... - Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
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