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This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases
POTUS’ Schedule*
*The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change.
Saturday, August 22, 2020
7:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in a reception celebrating the White House Rose Garden | Rose Garden
Sunday, August 23, 2020
THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled.
VPOTUS’ Schedule*
Saturday, August 22, 2020
7:00 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT and THE SECOND LADY join THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY for a reception celebrating the White House Rose Garden | Rose Garden
Sunday, August 23, 2020
THE VICE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled.
Recap of Friday, August 21, 2020
Note: All bold hyperlinks spotlight COVID-19 and reopening developments.
The White House
- Remarks by President Trump at the 2020 Council for National Policy Meeting | August 21, 2020
- Readout: Second Lady Karen Pence Highlights Suicide Prevention and Youth Programs in Omaha, Nebraska | August 20, 2020
Department of Defense (DOD)
- Transcript: Media Background Briefing on the Air Force Inspector General’s Investigation of RC-26B Operations, 1-4 June 2020
- Publication: Report of Investigation Concerning RC-26B Operations 1-4 June 2020
- Publication: Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence Narratives
- Publication: Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence Fact Sheet
- Press Release: DOD Announces Winners of the 2020 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence
- Press Release: DOD Announces $17.4 Million in Defense Production Act Title III COVID-19 Actions
- Publication: Guidance for Implementing Section 343 of the FY2020 NDAA Regarding Water Uncontaminated With PFAS for Agricultural Purposes
- Article: Space Command Leadership Changes Hands
- Article: Acquisition Enterprise Capabilities to Continue Post Pandemic
- Article: Space Challenges Prompt DOD Response, Space Superiority
- Advisory: Guantanamo Periodic Review Board Media Invitation Announced CANCELLED for Abd Al-Salam Al-Hilah
- Contracts for August 21, 2020
Department of State
- August 21: Readout | Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Israeli Permanent Representative to the United Nations Gilad Erdan
- August 21: Interview | Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Joe Kernen and Wilfred Frost of CNBC’s Squawk Box
- August 21: Interview | Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Sandra Smith of America’s Newsroom, FOX News
- August 21: Sanctions | Designations for Iranian Human Rights Offenders
- August 21: Fact Sheet | UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19
- August 21: Advisory | Special Representative Ambassador Jeffrey Travels to Switzerland and Turkey (22-28 August)
- August 21: Statement | Anniversary of Assad’s Brutal Chemical Weapons Attack on Ghouta
- August 21: Statement | International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Press Release: USAID and the Iraq Ministry of Finance Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
- Press Release: Full Throttle | How the IC Accelerated R&D at the Indianapolis 500
Department of the Treasury
- Press Release: Treasury Releases United States Postal Service Fact Sheet
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Press Release: SEC Proposes Data Security Enhancements to the CAT NMS Plan
Department of Justice
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases
- Press Release: Assistant Attorney General Beth A. Williams Commends the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for New Website Enhancing Access to Justice
- Press Release: Former Army Special Forces Officer Charged in Russian Espionage Conspiracy
- Press Release: Minnesota Man Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud and Money Laundering
- Press Release: North Carolina Risk Consultant Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Illegally Possessing a Firearm
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Press Release: Border Patrol Rescues Man Abandoned by Smuggler in Mountains (California)
- Press Release: Narcotics Seizure Reveals an Assortment of Dangerous Weapons and Ammunition at Border Patrol Checkpoint (California)
- Press Release: Air and Marine Operations and Partners Intercept Smuggling Boat off Coast of Carlsbad (California)
- Press Release: Cold-Hearted Smugglers Undeterred by Extreme Heat or Social Distancing Practices (Arizona)
- Press Release: Convicted Sex Offender Arrested by Border Patrol Agents (Texas)
- Press Release: Border Patrol Agents Rescue Lost Subjects (Texas)
- Press Release: Brownsville Port of Entry CBP Agriculture Specialist Intercepts First in Port Pest at the Brownsville Seaport (Texas)
- Press Release: Border Patrol Intercepts More Than $700K Worth of Drugs (Texas)
- Press Release: Multi-Agency Cooperation Foils Several Human Smuggling Attempts (Texas)
- Press Release: RGV Checkpoint Agents Stop Big Rig Smuggling Attempt (Texas)
- Press Release: New Station Leadership in Grand Forks Sector (North Dakota)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Press Release: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Kentucky
Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR)
- Joint Statement of the United States and the European Union on a Tariff Agreement
US International Trade Commission (USITC)
- Press Release: USITC to Investigate Industry and Supply Chain Conditions Affecting COVID-19 Industry Sectors and Products
- Press Release: USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Metal Lockers from China
- Press Release: USITC Votes To Continue Investigations on Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Czechia, Korea, Russia, and Ukraine
US Export-Import Bank (EXIM)
- Press Release: ICYMI | EXIM Engages Over 1,100 Stakeholders in “Strengthening American Competitiveness” Initiative
Department of Energy
- Press Release: Secretary Brouillette Offers Tribute to Barry Worthington, Executive Director of the U.S. Energy Association
Department of Transportation
- Press Release: CARES Act Air Service Exemptions for Spirit Airlines and United Airlines
- Press Release: Air Travel Consumer Report | May 2020 Numbers
Department of Labor
- Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Issues ‘Promoting Regulatory Openness Through Good Guidance’ Rule
Department of Education
- Press Release: Secretary DeVos Fully Implements President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum Extending Student Loan Relief to Borrowers Through End of Year
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
- Press Release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | Daily Roundup August 21, 2020
US Government (USG) COVID-19 Webpages
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 webpage
- Department of Defense COVID-19 webpage
- Department of State COVID-19 Travel Advisory webpage
- Office of Personnel Management COVID-19 webpage
- Food and Drug Administration COVID-19 webpage
- Department of Homeland Security Employee COVID-19 webpage
- Department of Labor COVID-19 webpage
- USAGov COVID-19 webpage
Non-USG COVID Webpages
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
Synopsis of President Trump’s Tweets
- August 22: “In New Jersey they want you to certify that you asked for the Universal Mail-In Ballot that they sent you. But you never asked for it. Disaster in the wings!”
- August 22: “Many doctors and studies disagree with this!” Retweet: Twitter Moments @TwitterMoments · Jun 15 · The FDA is revoking its emergency use authorization of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence that the drugs are “unlikely to be effective” in treating the coronavirus. https://twitter.com/i/events/1272570857022320645
- August 22: “The deep state, or whoever, over at the FDA is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in order to test the vaccines and therapeutics. Obviously, they are hoping to delay the answer until after November 3rd. Must focus on speed, and saving lives!
- August 22: “@SteveFDAThe deep state, or whoever, over at the FDA is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in order to test the vaccines and therapeutics. Obviously, they are hoping to delay the answer until after November 3rd. Must focus on speed, and saving lives! @SteveFDA”
- August 22: “Why would Suburban Women vote for Biden and the Democrats when Democrat run cities are now rampant with crime (and they aren’t asking the Federal Government for help) which could easily spread to the suburbs, and they will reconstitute, on steroids, their low income suburbs plan!”
- August 22: “Biden and the Democrats have greatly disrespected the Great State of Wisconsin by not even paying a small visit to Milwaukee, the designated site of the DNC. The State & City worked very hard to make sure things would be good. Not nice. Vote Trump Wisconsin!”
- August 22: “The Democrats took the word GOD out of the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democrat National Convention. At first I thought they made a mistake, but it wasn’t. It was done on purpose. Remember Evangelical Christians, and ALL, this is where they are coming from-it’s done. Vote Nov 3!”
- August 22: “Another bad night of Rioting in Portland, Oregon. A small number of Federal troops there to protect courthouse and other Federal property only (great job!). Wanting to be asked by City & State to STOP THE RIOTS. Would bring in National Guard, end problem immediately. ASK!”
- August 21: “Robert, I Love You. Rest In Peace!”
