The Swamp Today
Timelines Change.
Friday January 2, 2026
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP MEETS WITH THE U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
TODAY - RSBN COVERING THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE
SATURDAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP HAS NO PUBLIC EVENTS SCHEDULED
SUNDAY - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
SUNDAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP RETURNS WASHINGTON, D.C.
The House Stands Adjourned Until January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST (Pro Forma - back January 6, 2026)
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST (Pro Forma - back January 6, 2026)
Secretary Marco Rubio attends meetings and briefings.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has no public appointments.
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison M. Hooker attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
- - -
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
Tropical Weather Outlook
The National Hurricane Center (NHC)
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php
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
... No Severe Thunderstorm Areas Forecast... - 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/
780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) @780thC - Koi Security | DarkSpectre – a Chinese threat actor behind at least three major malware campaigns infecting over 8.8 million users in over 7 years of operation.
https://www.koi.ai/blog/darkspectre-unmasking-the-threat-actor-behind-7-8-million-infected-browsers
https://x.com/780thC/status/2006394275638968383
8notables @8Notables - Gm frens 🐸
https://x.com/8Notables/status/2007039951335248163
1776 Live @250YearsAgoLive - Royal Navy ships shell Norfolk, Virginia, and landing parties come ashore to burn specific properties.
Only 19 buildings are left standing in the town.
https://x.com/250YearsAgoLive/status/2006756518285423004
1926 Live @100YearsAgoLive - Mexico outlaws cultivation of marihuana, the devil plant.
Health inspectors are dispatched throughout the countryside to destroy plants.
https://x.com/100YearsAgoLive/status/2006771117688762664
1976 Live @50YearsAgoLive - Venezuela formally nationalizes its oil industry, seizing the operations of 30 foreign oil companies including Exxon, Gulf, and Mobil.
https://x.com/25YearsAgoLive/status/2006795134411899241
2001 Live @25YearsAgoLive - For the first time ever, the World Trade Center offers free admission to its observation deck in celebration of New Years’ Day.
More than 2,000 people crowd to gain a once-in-a-lifetime view without shelling out the usual $13.50 cost.
https://x.com/25YearsAgoLive/status/2006795134411899241
2001 Live @25YearsAgoLive - Here are view of the outdoor deck, on a sunny day, when one can see for miles. Soon, those days will come upon us again.
[if you want to know these stories in advance, know which stories got thrown away, and want a hand in crafting the stories, subscribe to the Patreon: http://patreon.com/HistoryLive]
Quote
2001 Live @25YearsAgoLive
Jul 15, 2025
A visit to the World Trade Center’s observation deck with sunny weather.
On a clear day, one can see over 60 miles (105km) from the top.
https://x.com/25YearsAgoLive/status/2006826692556501150
1 and text file
text file here
https://fullchan.net/?9aef6979972a3d6f#9ecGh8GpZkSXU72sQvqEAsjJW4NxUzJtrvsn9xBdYXVH