Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Nikki Giovanni

December 11, 2024

In 2020, Nikki Giovanni’s majestic voice echoed her powerful words, “and sometime, there has to be something called courage. You have it in your hands.”

Born in segregated Knoxville, Tennessee, she became a renowned activist, professor, and literary legend who had that courage in her hands and in her heart.

A pioneering poet of the Black Arts Movement and the Civil Rights era, she used her pen to advance racial and gender equality and confront violence, hate and injustice, alongside some of the most esteemed artists and icons of the past century.

Author of over 25 books, her wit and intellect earned her numerous accolades, including the Langston Hughes medal, an Emmy award, and a Grammy award nomination. A three-time cancer fighter, Nikki offered words of wisdom that gave hope to countless others fighting disease and despair.

Jill and I send our love and condolences to her family—including her wife Virginia, her son Thomas, and her granddaughter Kai—and all those who loved and admired that something special, her courage.

May God bless Nikki Giovanni.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/11/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-nikki-giovanni/

9:50 AM EST

The White House Conference on Advancing Women’s Health Research

The White House

https://www.whitehouse.gov/womenshealthresearch/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQBlGNpGPQM

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11:30 AM EST

The President and The First Lady will deliver remarks and host the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research

East Room

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQBlGNpGPQM

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11:30 AM EST

President Biden Hosts Women's Health Research Conference

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden give remarks and host the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540543-1/president-biden-hosts-womens-health-research-conference

10:00 AM EST

War Room With Steve Bannon Morning Edition

Real America's Voice

https://rumble.com/v5y45w5-war-room-with-steve-bannon-am-edition.html

10:00 AM EST

DOD Recognizes 2024 Defense Acquisition Award Winners

William A. LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, presents the winners of the 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards at the Defense Acquisition University on Fort Belvoir, Va., Dec. 11, 2024. The five annual awards, representing 23 separate categories, recognize individual and team accomplishments that have advanced the national defense strategy and supported the secretary of defense's priorities through excellence in acquisition.

https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35593

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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Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc. (23-900)

https://www.supremecourt.gov

https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/23-900.html

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10:00 AM EST

Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in "Dewberry" Trademark Dispute

The Supreme Court hears argument in Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers, a case about a trademark dispute. Dewberry Group challenges a ruling to pay $43M for violating a trademark deal in light of that figure being based on its affiliates' earnings.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540469-1/supreme-court-hears-oral-argument-dewberry-trademark-dispute

December 11, 2024

10:00 AM EST

U.S. House of Representatives: Morning Hour

The House will consider the final version of the 2025 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA).

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540515-1/morning-hour

December 11, 2024

10:00 AM EST

U.S. Senate: Senate Session

The Senate will vote on two of President Biden’s nominations to the National Labor Relations Board, current NLRB chair Lauren McFerran (D) and Joshua Ditelberg (R).

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540516-1/senate-session

December 11, 2024

10:00 AM EST

An Assessment of the State Department’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan by America’s Top Diplomat

House Foreign Affairs Committee

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WITNESSES:

The Honorable Antony Blinken

Secretary of State

U.S. Department of State

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117757

https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/hearing/an-assessment-of-the-state-departments-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-by-americas-top-diplomat-2/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjIOg4F_-Is

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10:00 AM EST

Secretary Antony J. Blinken testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Capitol Hill

https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-december-11-2024/

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Secretary of State Blinken Testifies on U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Secretary of State Blinken testifies on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The committee voted along party lines in September to find the secretary in contempt for failure to testify on the withdrawal.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540232-1/secretary-state-blinken-testifies-us-withdrawal-afghanistan

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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WITNESSES:

Mr. Jason Terreri

Executive Director, Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

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Mr. Adam Woodworth

Chief Executive Officer, Wing

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Mr. Pete Bunce

President and Chief Executive Officer, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)

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Mr. Greg Regan

President, Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD)

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117756

https://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=407897

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAtua5gFSIE

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Aerospace Industry Executives Testify on 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act

Aerospace industry executives testify on the implementation of the 2024 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act before a House subcommittee.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540532-1/aerospace-industry-executives-testify-2024-faa-reauthorization-act

10:00 AM EST

Sounding the Alarm: Pathways and Possible Solutions to the U.S. Fiscal Crisis

House Budget Committee

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WITNESSES:

The Honorable David Walker

Seventh Comptroller General of the United States

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Mr. Kurt Couchman

Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy

Americans for Prosperity

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Ms. Romina Boccia

Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy

Cato Institute

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Dr. Douglas Elmendorf

Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117752

https://budget.house.gov/hearing/sounding-the-alarm-pathways-and-possible-solutions-to-the-us-fiscal-crisis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6sDTW-SsC0

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Former U.S. Comptroller General Testifies on National Debt

Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker testifies on federal spending and the national debt crisis before the House Budget Committee.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540531-1/us-comptroller-general-testifies-national-debt

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LIVE: US House Hearing "Sounding the Alarm: Possible Solutions to the U.S. Fiscal Crisis" - 12/11/24

Right Side Broadcasting Network

https://rumble.com/v5xo5oe-live-us-house-hearing-sounding-the-alarm-possible-solutions-to-the-u.s.-fis.html

December 11, 2024

10:00 AM EST

In-Town Pool Call Time

The White House

https://rollcall.com/factbase/biden/calendar/

December 11, 2024

10:15 AM EST

Examining the Policies and Priorities of AmeriCorps and Its FY 2024 Audit Failure

House Education and the Workforce Committee

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WITNESSES:

The Honorable Michael D. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, AmeriCorps

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Mr. Stephen Ravas, Acting Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, AmeriCorps

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117759

https://edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=412073

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhPGPz4XiSo

December 11, 2024

10:30 AM EST

December 2024 Open Commission Meeting

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-407971A1.pdf

https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2024/12/December-2024-Open-Commission-Meeting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE9Jcn49gKQ

https://www.fcc.gov/live

December 11, 2024

10:30 AM EST

Examining the Effectiveness of the Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program

House Veterans' Affairs Committee

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WITNESSES:

Mr. Nick Pamperin

Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Mr. Kenneth P. Smith

Assistant Deputy Undersecretary, Operation Management Team, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Ms. Julie Howell

Associate Legislative Director for Government Relations, Paralyzed Veterans of America

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Ms. Tammy Barlet

Vice President of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America

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Mr. Keith Glindemann

President, National Association of Veteran Program Administrators

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Ms. Kristina Keenan

Deputy Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117750

https://veterans.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=6594

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmzgz2TqH0c

December 11, 2024

10:30 AM EST

Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Dr. Radha Plumb provides an off-camera press briefing at 10:30 a.m. EST in the Pentagon Briefing Room (2D972) to announce the formation of an AI Rapid Capabilities Cell Office.

Department of Defense

https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/

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December 11, 2024

11:00 AM EST

House Minority Leader Weekly Briefing

House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY) holds his weekly news conference at the Capitol.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540540-1/house-minority-leader-weekly-briefing

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The Blinken hearing is already getting interrupted

10:41 AM · Dec 11, 2024

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They showed a pic of a post office during election week, with a giant pile of backlogged mail.

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post office is one of the few gov't agencies in the constitution

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11:30 AM EST

The President and The First Lady will deliver remarks and host the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research

East Room

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1nAKEpZZZPZxL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQBlGNpGPQM

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11:30 AM EST

President Biden Hosts Women's Health Research Conference

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden give remarks and host the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540543-1/president-biden-hosts-womens-health-research-conference

December 11, 2024

12:00 PM EST

The Charlie Kirk Show

Real America's Voice

https://rumble.com/v5y44te-the-charlie-kirk-show.html

December 11, 2024

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/k1n/k1n36wu6iv

December 11, 2024

12:00 PM EST

U.S. House of Representatives: House Session

The House will consider the final version of the 2025 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA).

https://www.c-span.org/video/?540515-2/house-session