2:00 PM EST

Mexico’s Relationships with the Region

House Foreign Affairs Committee

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WITNESSES:

Ms. Katherine Dueholm Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State

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Mr. Chris Landberg Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State

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https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/house-event/118771

https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/committee-activity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BnQqPkBpY

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2:00 PM EST

State Department Officials Testify on U.S.-Mexico Relations

State Department officials testify before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on U.S.-Mexico relations and Mexico's role in the Western Hemisphere.

https://www.c-span.org/event/house-committee/state-department-officials-testify-on-us-mexico-relations/438961

2:00 PM EST

A Scourge Against Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings

House Homeland Security Committee

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WITNESSES:

Ms. Eliza McCoy

Vice President of Programs & Impact, American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation

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Ms. Yasmin Vafa

Executive Director, Rights4Girls

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Mr. Jonathan Thompson

National Sheriff’s Association

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https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/house-event/118766

https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/a-scourge-against-humanity-addressing-human-trafficking-at-mass-gatherings/

https://www.youtube.com/@HouseHomeland/streams

2:15 PM EST

Senate Democratic Leader on Lowering Costs Initiative

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, along with other Democrats, hold a briefing on the party's lowering costs intiative.

https://www.c-span.org/event/news-conference/senate-democrats-on-lower-costs-initiative/438974

2:30 PM EST

FAA’s Plan for ATC Modernization: Evaluating Progress, Ensuring Accountability and Results

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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WITNESSES:

Administrator Bryan Bedford, Federal Aviation Administration

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https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/senate-event/337768

https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/12/faa-s-plan-for-atc-modernization-evaluating-progress-ensuring-accountability-and-results

https://www.youtube.com/@CommerceRepublicans/streams

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2:30 PM EST

FAA Administrator Testifies on Air Traffic Control Modernization

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford testifies on air traffic control modernization before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee.

https://www.c-span.org/event/senate-committee/faa-administrator-testifies-on-air-traffic-control-modernization/438951

2:30 PM EST

U.S. Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Unveil National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy

US Department of Transportation

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

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Secretary Duffy News Conference on National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy

https://www.c-span.org/event/news-conference/secretary-duffy-news-conference-on-national-advanced-air-mobility-strategy/438967

3:30 PM EST

Secretary of War HON Pete Hegseth will be hosting a Christmas Worship Service, with special guest Franklin Graham and Christian artists Matthew West and Anne Wilson, at 3:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at the Pentagon. This event will be livestreamed on War.gov, social media and dvidshub.net. It will also air on Channel 2 in the Pentagon.

Department of War

https://www.war.gov/News/Today-in-DOW/

https://www.war.gov/News/Live-Events/