9:00 AM EDT

Reimagining Global Economic Levers

Semafor 2026 World Economy Summit

https://events.semafor.com/swe26principal/11389211

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8:00 AM EDT

LIVE: Howard Lutnick speaks at the Semafor World Economy 2026 summit

Associated Press

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0MVJWLTGvM

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TBD

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Discusses U.S. Economy

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sits down for a discussion on the U.S. economy at a Semafor summit in Washington, DC.

https://www.c-span.org/event/public-affairs-event/commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-discusses-us-economy/442281

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Semafor 2026 World Economy Summit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhck8zqsQxc

8:00 AM EDT

LIVE: Macron and Starmer host talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Associated Press

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWUPRzR1Cj8

9:00 AM EDT

The Next Era in Innovation

Semafor 2026 World Economy Summit

https://events.semafor.com/swe26principal/11389208

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJubyomuu2M

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TBD

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Discusses Tech Innovations

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sits down for a discussion on tech innovations at a Semafor summit in Washington, DC.

https://www.c-span.org/event/public-affairs-event/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-discusses-tech-innovations/442280

9:00 AM EDT

Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services

House Education and Workforce Committee

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WITNESSES:

The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/house-event/119170

https://edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=413207

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knq-Gv6BhbY

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9:00 AM EDT

Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Testifies on Health Policy and Oversight

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee on the Trump administration's policies.

https://www.c-span.org/event/house-committee/health-human-services-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-testifies-on-health-policy-and-oversight/442208

9:00 AM EDT

Science, Technology, and Innovation Posture of the Department of Defense

House Armed Services Committee

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WITNESSES:

The Honorable Emil Michael

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Mr. Owen West

Director

Defense Innovation Unit

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Mr. Cameron Stanley

Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer

Office of the Secretary of Defense

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https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/house-event/119184

https://armedservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=6466

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKwztbVu1iw

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9:00 AM EDT

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Emil Michael; Director Defense Innovation Unit Mr. Owen West; and Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Mr. Cameron Stanley, testify at 9 a.m. EDT, at a House Armed Services, Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee hearing on Science, Technology, and Innovation Posture of the Department of Defense, 2212 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Department of War

https://www.war.gov/News/Today-in-DOW/Date/2026-04-17/

9:30 AM EDT

Budget Hearing – National Guard and Reserve Forces

House Appropriations Committee

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WITNESSES:

General Steven S. Nordhaus

Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Department of Defense

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Lieutenant General Robert D. Harter

Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command

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Rear Admiral Lower Half Richard S. Lofgren

Acting Chief of Navy Reserve, Department of the Navy

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Lieutenant General Leonard F. Anderson, IV

Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Department of the Navy

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Lieutenant General John P. Healy

Chief of Air Force Reserve

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https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/house-event/119153

https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hearings/budget-hearing-national-guard-and-reserve-forces

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUHHCHO2bbo

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9:30 AM EDT

Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus; Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter; Acting Chief of Navy Reserve, Department of the Navy, Rear Adm. Richard S. Lofgren; Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Department of the Navy, Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson, IV; and Chief of Air Force Reserve Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, testify at 9:30 a.m. EDT, at a House Appropriations, Defense Subcommittee, budget hearing on National Guard and Reserve forces, Capitol Complex, 2359 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Department of War

https://www.war.gov/News/Today-in-DOW/Date/2026-04-17/

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TBD

National Guard and Reserve Forces Chiefs Testify on 2027 Budget Requests

The chiefs of the National Guard and reserve forces testify on President Trump's 2027 budget requests before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.

https://www.c-span.org/event/house-committee/national-guard-and-reserve-forces-chiefs-testify-on-2027-budget-requests/442267

9:45 AM EDT

Symposium: How the News Media Can Regain Public Trust

University of Mississippi Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation

https://olemiss.edu/departments/journalism/jcjai/symposium/

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TBD

Former Reps. Adam Kinzinger and Joe Kennedy on State of American Journalism

Former Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Joe Kennedy (D-MA) sit down for discussions on the state of American journalism at an event hosted at the University of Mississippi.

https://www.c-span.org/event/public-affairs-event/former-reps-adam-kinzinger-and-joe-kennedy-on-state-of-american-journalism/442258

10:00 AM EDT

The Justices will meet in a private conference to discuss cases and vote on petitions for review.

The Court may announce opinions, which are posted on the homepage after announcement from the Bench.

Supreme Court

https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/2025TermCourtCalendar.pdf

https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_audio/2025

Senate Session - April 17, 2026

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9:30 AM EDT

Announcement of opinions for Friday, April 17

We will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term.

Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. Note: A login is not required to participate in the chat.

https://www.scotusblog.com/

3:00 PM EDT

Build The Red Wall Rally

Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.buildtheredwall.com/

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5:00 PM EDT

The President delivers Remarks to TPUSA [2:00 PM Local]

Dream City Church, Phoenix

Open Press

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

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

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TBD

Campaign 2026: President Trump Delivers Remarks at Turning Point USA Event

President Trump delivers remarks to young voters at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix ahead of the November midterm elections.

https://www.c-span.org/event/campaign-2026/president-trump-delivers-remarks-at-turning-point-usa-event/442243

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11:00 AM EDT

LIVE: President Trump and TPUSA Hold a "Build the Red Wall" Rally - 4/17/26

Right Side Broadcasting Network

https://rumble.com/v7871ki-live-president-trump-and-tpusa-hold-a-build-the-red-wall-rally-41726.html

12:30 PM EDT

LIVE | Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon | Catholic University of Centra Africa Meeting | 17 April 2026

EWTN News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMqwKR2ixE4

Swamp Today posted in End Bunker

https://endchan.net/qrbunker/res/180761.html#q181118

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