/>iThis report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.
POTUS’ Schedule*
10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing | The White House
1:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT holds a meeting with Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to discuss the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania | Oval Office
5:15 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the Chiefs of Mission | East Room
7:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT hosts a Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn; The Vice President participates; The Second Gentleman attends | South Lawn
VPOTUS’ Schedule*
7:00 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT will deliver remarks at the Juneteenth Concert at the White House; THE SECOND GENTLEMAN will attend | South Lawn
Looking Ahead: The Vice President will travel to Denver, Colorado, on Friday, to deliver remarks highlighting the Administration’s climate change and clean energy economy investments. The Vice President will also deliver remarks at a DNC finance event. Later, the Vice President will travel to Los Angeles, California, for the weekend. On Monday, the Vice President will deliver remarks at CNN’s Juneteenth event in Los Angles.
White House Press Briefing*
1:30 p.m. EDT – Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
*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 Friday-Monday, June 9-12, 2023
Note: All colored text denotes hyperlinks.
The White House
June 12
Statement from President Joe Biden on the 75th Anniversary of Women’s Integration into the Armed Forces
Remarks by First Lady Jill Biden at the Military Women’s Memorial Celebrating 75 Years of Women Serving in the United States Armed Forces, as Prepared for Delivery
Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Women’s Integration into the Armed Forces
Remarks by Vice President Harris at College Athlete Day
Transcript: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
Message to Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Belarus
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Belarus
Statement from President Joe Biden on Tom Perez
Nominations Sent to the Senate
June 11
Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with Colombian Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva
June 10
June 9
Executive Order on Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the Signing of the Executive Order on Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Sweeping Executive Actions to Strengthen Economic Opportunity for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers, and Survivors
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Career-Connected Learning and Workforce Training Programs
Transcript: Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton En Route Goldsboro, NC
Nomination: President Biden Announces Key Nominee
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on House Republicans’ Tax Scam 2.0
Proclamation on Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2023
Department of Defense (DOD)
June 12
Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Welcoming Defense Minister of North Macedonia Slavjanka Petrovska to the Pentagon
Article: U.S., North Macedonia Defense Officials Hold Bilateral Talks, Lay Out 10-Year Roadmap for Defense Ties
Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at a Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks at a Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act
Article: In 75 Years Since Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, Female Service Members Have Excelled
Advisory: Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to Visit Germany, Brussels and NATO for Ukraine Defense Contact Group and Defense Ministerial Meetings
Article: Defense Civilian Training Corps Kick-Off Marks Milestone in Strengthening DOD Civilian Acquisition Workforce
Article: Medal of Honor Monday | Army Pfc. Henry Svehla
Contracts for June 12, 2023
June 11
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Advisory: Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Travels to USINDOPACOM, the Republic of Korea, and Japan
June 9
Article: Biden Moves to Improve Opportunities for Military Spouses
Article: Better Economic Opportunities for Military Spouses Focus of New Executive Order
Press Release: Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
Publication: Ukraine Fact Sheet – June 9, 2023
Article: DOD Announces $2.1 Billion Assistance Package for Ukraine
Readout of 19th U.S.-South Africa Defense Committee
Article: Milley Says Graduates Will Confront New Security Challenges
Article: Bug Awareness Week | Small Bugs Pack a Pathogenic Punch
Contracts for June 9, 2023
Department of State
Daily Schedule | Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Asia-Pacific
Europe, Ukraine
Middle East
June 9: Statement | United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities
Africa
June 9: Statement | Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform
Western Hemisphere
June 12: Statement | U.S.-Costa Rica Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration
Chemical Weapons
June 12: Advisory | Visit of a Delegation from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council Visit, June 12-14, 2023
Expo 2027 Bid
June 12: Statement | U.S. Support for the Minnesota Bid to Host Expo 2027
Other Matters
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
June 12
Readout: USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s trip to Pakistan
U.S. Mission to the United Nations (UN)
June 12
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
June 9
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Growing Military Cooperation Between Iran and Russia
Remarks by Ambassador Chris Lu at UNOPS Executive Board Meeting
Advisory: Ambassador Chris Lu to Travel to Los Angeles, California, to Deliver Santa Monica College Commencement Address (June 13)
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
June 9
Report: ODNI Senior Advisory Group Panel Declassified Report on Commercially Available Information
Department of the Treasury
June 9
Press Release: Guidance to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities
Press Release: OFAC to retire its FTP server (OFACFTP.treas.gov) on or about June 10, 2024
Security Exchange Commission (SEC)
June 12
Press Release: SEC Charges Investment Adviser and Principal in Abusive Naked Short Selling Scheme
Press Release: SEC Unveils New Public Service Campaign Encouraging Older Investors to Never Stop Learning
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases
June 12
Readout of the First SAFER Team Visit to FCI Tallahassee
Readout of Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta’s Trip to Chicago
Press Release: Microsoft Agrees to Pay $20 Million Civil Penalty for Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Laws
Press Release: Chief Engineer Convicted for Obstruction of Justice and Oil Record Book Offenses; Operating Company Pleads Guilty for Oil Record Book Offense
Press Release: Justice Department Secures Agreement to Remedy Racial Harassment of Black and Multi-Racial Students in Kentucky School District
Press Release: Justice Department Secures Settlement with Dayton, Ohio, Police Department to Ensure Non-Discriminatory Treatment of People with Disabilities
Press Release: Justice Department Secures Consent Decree in Louisiana School Desegregation Case
June 9
Statement form Special Counsel Jack Smith (re: Former President Trump’s Indictment)
Press Release: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Addresses Latin American Judges at Justice Department’s Judicial Studies Institute
Press Release: Justice Department Announces Improvements to Conditions in Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility
Press Release: Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking of Minors
Press Release: Pharmacist Convicted for $1M Opioid Distribution Conspiracy
Press Release: Russian Nationals Charged with Hacking One Cryptocurrency Exchange and Illicitly Operating Another
Press Release: United States Issues Advisory to Industry on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Activity Connected to Iran
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
June 12
Press Release: Department of Homeland Security Announces Distribution of More Than $290 Million in Congressional Funding for Communities Receiving Migrants
CBP Press Release: Border Patrol checkpoints interdict hard narcotics (Texas)
CBP Press Release: Second largest seizure of Totoaba Swim Bladders by Arizona CBP Officers (Arizona)
CBP Press Release: CBP Seizes 217 Pounds of Cocaine at Blue Water Bridge Discovery occurred during inspections of outbound commercial cargo (Michigan)
June 9
Press Release: DHS to Ban Imports from Two Additional PRC-Based Companies as Part of Its Enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on CBP Leadership Transitions
CBP Press Release: Statement from Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller on CBP Leadership Transitions (Washington, D.C.)
CBP Press Release: Joel Martinez selected as Chief Patrol Agent, Laredo Sector (Texas)
CBP Press Release: Fake Luxury Watches Worth Over $1.2 Million Intercepted by CBP at LAX (California)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Link to daily press releases
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
June 12
Press Release: United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Mexican Garment Facility
June 9
Statement by Ambassador Katherine Tai on the Passing of Dr. William E. Spriggs
Commerce Department
June 12
Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $1.25 Million to the U.S. Virgin Islands for ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grant
Press Release: NTIA Receives More Than 250 Comments to Inform Digital Equity Act Programs
June 9
Press Release: U.S.-UK Joint Statement on the U.S-UK Data Bridge
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
Press Release: USITC Votes To Continue Investigations on Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea
Press Release: USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
June 12
Press Release: FCC Requires Video Conferencing Accessibility & Proposes ASL Support
Press Release: FCC Announces CSRIC VIII Meeting on June 26
June 9
Press Release: FCC Diversity Committee Releases Agenda for June 15 Meeting
Export-Import (EXIM) Bank
June 9
Press Release: EXIM Board of Directors Approves Preliminary Commitment to Support Development of 5G Network in Costa Rica
Agriculture Department
June 12
Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet
Press Release: USDA Welcomes 2023 Tribal College Fellows to Washington, D.C.
June 9
Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $43 Million Investment to Advance Innovation in Wood Products and Wood Energy Economies through Investing in America Agenda
Press Release: USDA Announces Tool to Assist Small Businesses and Individuals in Identifying Procurement Opportunities
Energy Department
June 12
Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $192 Million to Advance Battery Recycling Technology
Press Release: DOE Announces Six Million Barrels for Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment
June 9
Press Release: DOE Awards $26 Million to Support Consent-Based Siting for Spent Nuclear Fuel
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Press Release: EPA Launches Nationwide Series of Community Lead Awareness Sessions
Press Release: Projects to Mitigate Transborder Water Pollution Can Now Proceed, as EPA and USIBWC Sign Record of Decision
Link to other EPA press releases
Department of Labor (DOL)
June 12
Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor, Trade Representative request Mexico review alleged denial of labor rights at INISA 2000 garment plant in Aguascalientes
Press Release: Wisconsin food manufacturer’s history of violations continues, federal investigators find safety failures led to two workers amputation injuries
Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor sues Fort Wayne restaurant operator that refuses to pay $290K in back wages, damages owed to 30 servers
Press Release: Utah employers recognized for recording zero worker injury and illnesses on the job in 2022
Press Release: 16 Colorado employers recognized for recording zero worker injury and illnesses on the job in 2022
Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor honors Lalitha Natarajan as recipient of 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor
Press Release: Employee testifies restaurants offered priest to extract confessions of workplace ‘sins;’ federal court orders payment of $140K to 35 workers
Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor recovers more than $171K in back pay, benefits for 11 workers shortchanged by Florida construction subcontractor
Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor urges landscaping industry employers to stay focused on protecting employees from hazards as demands increase
Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor cites entertainment company in Orlando fireworks warehouse blaze, explosion in which 4 workers perished
June 9
Press Release: [UPDATED] U.S. Department of Labor urges employers to have a plan to protect outdoor workers from hazards associated with poor air quality
Health & Human Services (HHS)
June 12
Letter to U.S. Governors from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Medicaid Redeterminations
Press Release: HHS Takes Additional Action to Keep People Covered as States Resume Medicaid, CHIP Renewals
Press Release: HHS and the American Society of Nephrology Announce Winners of $9.2 Million Artificial Kidney Prize Phase 2 at KidneyX Summit
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Tools to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Seniors and People with Disabilities
June 9
Press Release: HHS Announces New $15 Million Loan Repayment Program to Strengthen the Pediatric Health Care Workforce
Press Release: Biden Administration Announces Savings on 43 Prescription Drugs as Part of Cost-Saving Measures Under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
June 12
Press Release: FDA Provides Draft Recommendations to Help Reduce Microbial Contamination in Tattoo Inks
June 9
Press Release: FDA Roundup | June 9, 2023
Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
June 12
Press Release: HUD, Terner Housing Innovation Labs Announce Event Series on Impact of Technology on the Housing Field
General Services Administration (GSA)
June 9
Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $30 Million to Advance American-Made Clean Energy Technologies and Accelerate Push for Net-Zero Federal Buildings
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
June 12
Report: Nuclear Weapons Cybersecurity | Status of NNSA’s Inventory and Risk Assessment Efforts for Certain Systems
June 9
