This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.
POTUS’ Schedule*
1:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT has lunch with the Vice President | Private Dining Room
3:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a roundtable with law enforcement | State Dining Room
VPOTUS’ Schedule*
11:00 a.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT leads a Governors’ video teleconference on COVID-19 response and economic revival | Situation Room
1:00 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT joins THE PRESIDENT for lunch | Private Dining Room
3:00 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT joins THE PRESIDENT for a roundtable with law enforcement | State Dining Room
White House Press Briefing Schedule*
2:00 p.m. EDT – Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing | James S. Brady Briefing Room | On Camera
*The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change, as is the White House press briefing schedule.
Recap of Saturday & Sunday, June 6-7, 2020
Note: All bold hyperlinks spotlight COVID-19 information and developments.
The White House
- Emergency Declaration: President Donald J. Trump Approves Louisiana Emergency Declaration
- Presidential Message on National Cancer Survivors Day, 2020
Department of Defense (DOD)
- Article: National Guardsmen Returning Home After D.C. Mission
Department of State
- Daily Schedule | Monday, June 8
- June 6: Statement | On the Chinese Communist Party’s Obscene Propaganda
- June 6: Statement | Sweden’s National Day
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Press Release: Border Patrol Agent Stops Attempted Carjacking at Shopping Mall
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Press Release: President Donald J. Trump Approves Louisiana Emergency Declaration
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Press Release: USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Georgia and Iowa
Department of Labor
- Press Release: ICYMI | U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
US Government (USG) COVID-19 Webpages
- 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
- June 7: “Actually, a great book by a great and highly respected historian, Doug Wead!” Retweet: Amazon warehouse robot @robot_amazon · 8h · Replying to @realDonaldTrump Wed 26 Feb 2020 12:46:17 PM CET Please, Paperbacks are so 2019 https://amzn.to/2u6x2HX
- June 7: “Could it be even remotely possible that in Roger Goodell’s rather interesting statement of peace and reconciliation, he was intimating that it would now be O.K. for the players to KNEEL, or not to stand, for the National Anthem, thereby disrespecting our Country & our Flag?”
- June 7: “Colin Powell was a pathetic interview today on Fake News CNN. In his time, he was weak & gave away everything to everybody – so bad for the USA. Also got the “weapons of mass destruction” totally wrong, and you know what that mistake cost us? Sad! Only negative questions asked.”
- June 7: “If I wasn’t constantly harassed for three years by fake and illegal investigations, Russia, Russia, Russia, and the Impeachment Hoax, I’d be up by 25 points on Sleepy Joe and the Do Nothing Democrats. Very unfair, but it is what it is!!!”
- June 7: “@SeanParnellUSA is a SUPERSTAR running against a Lamb, to be exact, a weak puppet of crazy Nancy Pelosi!”
- June 7: “I built the greatest economy in the World, the best the U.S. has ever had. I am doing it again!”
- June 7: “Opinion Editor at @nytimes just walked out. That’s right, he quit over the excellent Op-Ed penned by our great Senator @TomCottonAR. TRANSPARENCY! The State of Arkansas is very proud of Tom. The New York Times is Fake News!!!”
- June 7: ““If Biden had any passion or respect for law enforcement, he kept it well hidden in his Philadelphia address. He criticized cops far more than he did arsonists & looters.” Michael Goodwin, @nypost”
- June 7: “@RonnyJackson4TX is a spectacular man. An Admiral in the Navy, he is a brave and loyal Warrior who loves our Military and Vets. As a medical doctor, Ronny is great on HealthCare and he is Strong on Cutting Taxes, the Border and the Second Amendment…”
- June 7: “…I know Ronny well. He will NEVER let you down. Solid as a rock. Ronny has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #TX13 #MAGA”
- June 7: “Congressman Jeff Van Drew (@VanDrewForNJ) is a Courageous Leader who defended me against Pelosi’s Impeachment Scam and is a conservative who shares our Republican values. Jeff is a fighter for South Jersey and will always put America First. Vote for Jeff!”
- June 7: “Congressman Mark Amodei (@AmodeiForNevada) is working hard for the incredible people of Nevada! He is Strong on Immigration, Taxes, Job Creation and he Loves our Military and Vets. Mark has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #NV02 #MAGA”
- June 7: “Governor Doug Burgum (@DougForDakota) is doing a phenomenal job leading North Dakota! He is a true Conservative, and First Lady Kathryn Burgum’s leadership against the disease of addiction inspires us all. Doug has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #NDGOV”
- June 7: “Congresswoman Carol Miller (@CarolMillerWV) is a tremendous advocate for the people of West Virginia! She fights for our Coal Miners, the Second Amendment and for Lower Taxes. Carol has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #WV03”
- June 7: “Congressman Alex Mooney (@MooneyforWV) is a champion for West Virginia! He is strong on Life and the Second Amendment, and he works hard for our incredible Veterans and Coal Miners. Alex has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #WV02”
- June 7: “Unlike Senator Manchin, Big Jim Justice was very loyal to your favorite President during Pelosi’s Impeachment Scam. Big Jim is doing a tremendous job for West Virginia. Vote for Big Jim! #MAGA”
- June 7: “We need @KarenHandel back in Congress to fight for the incredible people of Georgia! She is a tremendous advocate for our Military, Vets, Border Security and the Second Amendment. Karen has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #GA06”
- June 7: “Congressman Austin Scott (@AustinScott4GA) is doing a phenomenal job for the GREAT State of Georgia. He works hard for our incredible Farmers, Military, Vets and the Second Amendment. Austin has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #GA08”
- June 7: “Congressman Buddy Carter (@Buddy_Carter) keeps fighting for the incredible people of Georgia. Buddy has my Complete and Total Endorsement! Vote for Buddy! #GA01”
- June 7: “Congressman Joe Wilson is a champion for the people of South Carolina! He served our Country as a Colonel in the Army, and now he serves our Military & Vets in Congress. Strong on the #2A and Border Security! Joe has my Complete & Total Endorsement! #SC02”
- June 7: “Senator @LindseyGrahamSC is a good friend and strong voice for the people of South Carolina. He’s helped us confirm GREAT Judges, rebuild the Military, and keep our Country SAFE. Strong on Life and our Vets. Lindsey has my Complete and Total Endorsement!”
- June 7: “At the request of @SenJohnKennedy & @SenBillCassidy of the Great State of Louisiana, I will be approving & signing today an EMERGENCY DECLARATION which will help with all aspects of the big storm that is currently hitting your shores. FEMA is already there. God Bless You!”
- June 7: “Somebody please tell highly overrated Colin Powell that I will have gotten almost 300 Federal Judges approved (a record), Two Great Supreme Court Justices, rebuilt our once depleted Military, Choice for Vets, Biggest Ever Tax & Regulation Cuts, Saved Healthcare & 2A, & much more!”
- June 7: “Fantastic job on @foxandfriends by new Republican Superstar @SeanParnellUSA, running for Congress (with my complete & total Endorsement) against a Crazy Nancy Pelosi Puppet (who has done nothing!), & a slightly older Republican Superstar, @GovMikeHuckabee. Thank you to both!”
- June 7: “Colin Powell, a real stiff who was very responsible for getting us into the disastrous Middle East Wars, just announced he will be voting for another stiff, Sleepy Joe Biden. Didn’t Powell say that Iraq had “weapons of mass destruction?” They didn’t, but off we went to WAR!”
- June 7: “Not only will Sleepy Joe Biden DEFUND THE POLICE, but he will DEFUND OUR MILITARY! He has no choice, the Dems are controlled by the Radical Left.”
- June 7: “I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is under perfect control. They will be going home, but can quickly return, if needed. Far fewer protesters showed up last night than anticipated!”
- June 7: “Sleepy Joe Biden and the Radical Left Democrats want to “DEFUND THE POLICE”. I want great and well paid LAW ENFORCEMENT. I want LAW & ORDER!”
- June 6: “@CNN & MSDNC are doing everything possible to “inflame” the crowd. Fortunately they have a very small audience!”
- June 6: “Much smaller crowd in D.C. than anticipated. National Guard, Secret Service, and D.C. Police have been doing a fantastic job. Thank you!”
- June 6: “LAW & ORDER!”
- June 6: “Wow! 96% Approval Rating in the Republican Party (and I believe this was before the “GREAT” Jobs Numbers yesterday). Thank you!”
- June 6: