This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

7:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT greets with U.S Embassy staff (1:30 PM Local) | U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland

8:45 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT meets with the leaders of the Bucharest Nine , a group of our eastern flank NATO Allies, and with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering support for the security of the Alliance (2:45 PM Local) | Presidential Palace, Warsaw, Poland

10:45 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs en route Warsaw Chopin International Airport, Warsaw, Poland (4:45 PM Local)

11:15 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs Warsaw, Poland en route Joint Base Andrews (5:15 PM Local)

8:40 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

9:00 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House

Note:  First Lady Jill Biden departs Washington today for travel to Namibia and Kenya, from February 22-26 to strengthen the United States’ partnerships on the African continent and advance shared priorities in the region.  The First Lady’s visit follows the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit late last year.  This will be her sixth visit to Africa, first visit to Namibia, and third visit to Kenya.

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

3:40 p.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT will deliver remarks announcing updates on the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to lower costs for homebuyers; the HUD Secretary will attend | Bowie State University, Maryland

• Fact Sheet:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces Action to Save Homebuyers and Homeowners $800 Per Year

Looking ahead: on Friday, February 24, the Vice President will hold a meeting on access to reproductive health care.  On Monday, February 27, the Vice President will travel to Columbia, South Carolina, to highlight progress on the Administration’s efforts to expand affordable high-speed internet nationwide.

*The U.S. President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change, as is the White House press briefing schedule.

Recap of Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Note: All colored text denotes hyperlinks.

The White House

• Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland

• Remarks by President Biden and President Andrzej Duda of Poland After Bilateral Meeting

• Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland

• Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Maia Sandu of Moldova

• Remarks by President Biden Ahead of the One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Brutal and Unprovoked Invasion of Ukraine

• Fact Sheet:  One Year of Supporting Ukraine

• Transcript:  On-the-Record Press Call by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Department of Defense (DOD)

• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call with Philippine Senior Undersecretary and Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Carlito Galvez

• Article:  Biden | ‘Ukraine Will Never Be a Victory for Russia. Never’

• Press Release:  Defense Department Provides Warning to Military Services Regarding Poppy Seed Consumption and Military Drug Testing

• Publication:  Warning Regarding Poppy Seed Consumption and Military Drug Testing

• Article:  DLA Named Agency of the Year for Supporting Nation’s Small Businesses

• Advisory:  Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

• Press Release:  Flag Officer Assignments

• Contracts for February 21, 2023

Department of State

Daily Schedule | Friday, February 22, 2023

Asia-Pacific

• February 21:  Statement | Marking Losar, the Tibetan New Year

Europe, Ukraine

• February 21:  Statement | Joint Statement on the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue

• February 21:  Remarks | Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias at a Joint Press Availability

• February 21:  Remarks | Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias Before Their Meeting and the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue Kick-Off

• February 21:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Greek Opposition Leader Alexis Tsipras

• February 21:  Remarks | Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press

• February 21:  Interview | Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Niki Lymperaki of Mega TV

• February 21:  Remarks | Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Athens, Greece

• February 21:  Advisory | Secretary Blinken Participates in a Conversation on “Russia’s War on Ukraine: One Year Later” with The Atlantic (Feb. 23)

Group of Seven (G7)

• February 21:  Statement | G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement at the Munich Security Conference

Middle East

• February 21:  Statement | Overseas Buildings Operations Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

• Readout:  Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley

• Readout:  Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s Trip to Central Asia Region

U.S. Mission to the United Nations (UN)

• Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks Called by Russia

• Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Central African Republic

• Readout of Ambassador Robert Wood’s Meeting with Central African Republic Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Temon

Department of the Treasury

• Press Release:  Treasury Announces Three Additional Capital Projects Fund Awards, Connecting Nearly 190,000 Homes and Businesses to Affordable, High-Speed Internet

• Remarks by Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo on International Sanctions Against Russia

• Guidance:  Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Authorized Transactions Related to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Syria

Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

• Press Release:  SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings

Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases

• Press Release:  Nigerian National Extradited from the United Kingdom to Face Fraud Charges

• Press Release:  Man Convicted of Use of Firearm in Connection with Murder and Robbery

• Press Release:  Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Host Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Workshop on Competition Advocacy

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• Press Release:  DHS and DOJ Propose Rule to Incentivize Lawful Migration Processes

• Press Release:  CBP Officers Seize High-Powered Rifles at Del Rio Port of Entry (Texas)

• Press Release:  Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Man Wanted by Dallas Police (Texas)

• Press Release:  El Paso CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Homicide (Texas)

• Press Release:  Laredo Field Office CBP Officers Apprehend Seven Fugitives Sought for Sexual Offenses Over Holiday Week (Texas)

• Press Release:  Laredo Sector Marine Unit rescues an individual in the Rio Grande (Texas)

• Press Release:  Love was Not in the Air as CBP Officers Had a Triumphant Valentine’s Day Catch at the San Ysidro Port of Entry with Back-to-Back-to-Back Seizures (California)

• Press Release:  CBP to Hold Global Entry Enrollment Event at Spokane International Airport April 5-6, 2023 (Washington State)

• Press Release:  CBP Seizes 99 Pounds of Cocaine Below a Vessel Arriving to San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Link to daily press releases

U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)

• Press Release:  USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pick-Up Truck Folding Bed Cover Systems and Components Thereof (III)

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Press Release:  FTC and Justice Department Host Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Workshop on Competition Advocacy

• Press Release:  FTC Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Prescribers Regarding Potential Violations of the Commission’s Contact Lens Rule

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Invests $59 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies

• Press Release:  USDA Invests More than $48.6 Million to Manage Risks, Combat Climate Change

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Press Release:  EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Conduct All Cleanup Actions Associated with the East Palestine Train Derailment

• Link to other EPA press releases

Department of Transportation

• Press Release:  USDOT Secretary Buttigieg Calls on Rail Industry to Take Immediate, Commonsense Steps to Improve Accountability and Safety and Highlights Ways Congress Can Support these Efforts

• Fact Sheet:  Steps Forward on Freight Rail Industry Safety & Accountability

• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Transportation Funds Innovative Research Providing Vital Training for Next Generation of Transportation Leaders

Department of Labor

• Press Release:  Court orders Illinois home healthcare provider to pay $1.1M in back wages, damages to 69 employees, after U.S. Department of Labor investigation

• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor, Journey Group, South Dakota State University OSHA Consultation partner to promote safety, health at Sioux Falls project

• Press Release:  Court requires North Texas dental practice, owners to pay $15K in back wages to workers fired for raising COVID-19 safety concerns

• Press Release:  Investigation recovers $215K in back wages after finding Jacksonville restaurant chain kept workers’ tips, failed to pay minimum wage, overtime

• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor recovers $20K for employee illegally terminated by Bank of Dudley’s violations of medical leave protections

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

• Press Release:  FDA Roundup | February 21, 2023

Government Accountability Office (GAO)

• Report:  K-12 Education | New Charter Schools Receiving Grants to Open Grew Faster Than Peers