US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis 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, as well as the White House press briefing schedule. 

THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled.

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

10:35 a.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route Des Moines, IA, on Air Force Two

11:55 a.m. CDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Des Moines, IA, on Air Force Two | Des Moines International Airport

1:05 p.m. CDT – The VICE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at ‘Farmers & Ranchers for Trump’ Coalition Launch | Iowa State Fairgrounds | Des Moines, IA

3:15 p.m. CDT – The VICE PRESIDENT participates in Heritage Action’s ‘Fight for America’: Support Law Enforcement Town Hall | Living History Farms | Urbandale, IA

5:00 p.m. CDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the Iowa GOP’s Stars and Stripes Summer Dinner | West Des Moines, IA

6:30 p.m. CDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Des Moines, IA, ​en route Washington, D.C., on Air Force Two

9:35 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Washington, D.C., on Air Force Two

White House Press Briefing Schedule*

1:00 p.m.  EDT – Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing | James S. Brady Briefing Room | On Camera

Recap of Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Note: All bold hyperlinks spotlight COVID-19 and reopening developments.

The White House

  • Remarks by President Trump at Kids First: Getting America’s Children Safely Back to School
  • Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding the Safe Reopening of America’s Schools
  • Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Is Supporting America’s Students and Families By Encouraging the Safe Reopening of America’s Schools
  • Presidential Delegation: President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to the Dominican Republic to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Luis Abinader
  • Nominations: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts
  • Nominations: President Donald J. Trump Announces Judicial Nominees

Department of Defense (DOD)

  • Publication: COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Installation Status Update, Aug. 12, 2020
  • Article: Operation Warp Speed on Track for End-of-Year Vaccine Delivery
  • Article: National Defense Strategy Key to Force Restructuring
  • Article: CENTCOM Chief | Enduring ISIS Defeat Requires Plans for Refugees, Local Security
  • Article: Access to Actionable Data Key to Future Fight
  • Advisory: Guantanamo Periodic Review Board Media Invitation Announced
  • Contracts for August 12, 2020

Department of State

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia; Vienna, Austria; and Warsaw, Poland from August 13-15.  Looking ahead, the Secretary will lead the U.S. delegation to the Dominican Republican on August 16 to attend the inauguration of His Excellency Luis Abinader.

  • Daily Schedule | Thursday, August 13, 2020
  • August 12: SecState Remarks | Securing Freedom in the Heart of Europe | Czech Republic
  • August 12: Remarks | Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis at a Press Availability
  • August 12: Interview | Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Martin Reznicek of Czech TV
  • August 12: Interview | Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Ray Furlong of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
  • August 12: Advisory | Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to the Dominican Republic (August 16)
  • August 12: Statement | The U.S. Department of State and University of Pennsylvania Strengthen Cultural Protection with Memorandum of Understanding
  • August 12: Statement | Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Nathan A. Sales Travels to Qatar (August 12)

US Agency for International Development (USAID)

  • Press Release: Acting USAID Administrator John Barsa’s Travel to Beirut, Lebanon
  • Press Release: USAID Launches Global Leadership and Education Advancing Development Initiative

US Mission to the United Nations (UN)

  • Press Release: Statement by Ambassador Kelly Craft on the Introduction of a U.S. Resolution Extending the Iran Arms Embargo
  • Press Release: Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Pandemics and Security (via VTC)

Department of the Treasury

Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

  • Press Release: Deputy Chief Accountant Marc Panucci to Leave SEC

Department of Justice

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases
  • Speech: Assistant Attorney General Beth A. Williams Delivers Opening Remarks at the Federalist Society, Colorado Lawyers Chapter Panel Discussion: ‘Reviewing the Supreme Court’s 2019/20 Term’
  • Press Release: Defendant Pleads Guilty In Multi-Million Dollar Prize Notification Scam Affecting Elderly Victims
  • Press Release: Justice Department Acts To Shut Down Fraudulent Websites Exploiting The Covid-19 Pandemic

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

  • Press Release: Frequently Asked Questions – Guidance on Marking of Goods of Hong Kong – Executive Order 13936 (Washington, DC)
  • Press Release: Border Patrol Agents Stop Two Narcotic Smugglers and Seize Meth and Fentanyl at Checkpoint (California)
  • Press Release: Border Patrol Agents Locate Lost Subjects in Davies Valley (California)
  • Press Release: Second Meth Seizure from Cactus Shipment in a Week (California)
  • Press Release: Nogales CBP Officers Foil Narcotic Smuggling Attempt (Arizona)
  • Press Release: Laredo CBP Officers Seize $347K in Cocaine, Driver Arrested (Texas)
  • Press Release: CBP Officers in Hidalgo Discover Hard Narcotics Worth $2 Million Hidden in a Commercial Bus (Texas)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  • Press Release: FEMA Opens Gladwin Documentation Drop-off Center and Updates Midland Center Hours

Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR)

  • Press Release: USTR Modifies $7.5 Billion WTO Award Implementation Relating to Illegal Airbus Subsidies

US International Trade Commission (USITC)

  • Press Release: USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Electronic Candle Products and Components Thereof
  • Press Release: USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Light-Emitting Diode Products, Fixtures, and Components Thereof

US Export-Import Bank (EXIM)

  • Press Release: Chairman Reed Underscores EXIM Commitment to Women Exporters During Women’s Global Trade Empowerment Forum

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  • Press Release: USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Recent Derecho

Department of Energy

  • Press Release: Secretary Brouillette Announces ARIES — a Visionary Energy Research Platform

Department of Interior

  • Press Release: Trump Administration Continues to Improve Conservation of Western Big Game Species

Department of Labor

  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces Guidance for the Lost Wages Assistance Program to Provide Needed Relief to Americans
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Offers Webinar for Employers On Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave and Employee Safety
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Offers Webinar in Thai for Employers, Employees About Paid Sick Leave, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  • Press Release: Securitas Pays Employees $176,810 in Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Violations at Four Hawaiian Airports
  • Press Release: Guam Construction Contractor to Pay Employees $141,755 in Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Overtime Violations
  • Press Release: Apopka, Florida, Contractor to Pay $16,852 in Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Uncovers Overtime Violations
  • Press Release: Saipan Construction Contractor to Pay Employees $165,807 in Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Minimum Wage, Overtime Violations
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Recovers Nearly $2.4 Million for 959 Employees After Investigation Finds Federal Contractors Violated Federal Labor Laws
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Awards $68 Million in Grants To Indian and Native American Organizations and Tribes

Department of Education

  • Press Release: D.C. Court Denies Attempt by 18 Attorneys General to Block U.S. Department of Education Title IX Rule

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

  • Press Release: HHS Announces Investments for Health Information Exchanges to Strengthen their Ability to Support State and Local Public Health Agencies

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

  • Press Release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | Daily Roundup August 12, 2020
  • Press Release: FDA Approves Targeted Treatment for Rare Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Mutation
  • Press Release: FDA Finalizes Rule Related to Gluten-Free Labeling for Foods Containing Fermented, Hydrolyzed Ingredients

US Government (USG) COVID-19 Webpages

Non-USG COVID Webpages

Johns Hopkins University & Medicine

Synopsis of President Trump’s Tweets

  • August 13: “The Fake News Media is giving @KamalaHarris a free pass despite her Radical Left failures and very poor run in the Democrat Primary. There was nobody meaner or more condescending to Slow Joe, not even me, and yet she quickly evaporated down to almost zero in the polls. Bad!”
  • August 13: “Very poor morning TV ratings for MSDNC’s Morning Joe, headed by a complete Psycho named Joe Scarborough and his ditzy airhead wife, Mika, and also @CNN, headed by complete unknowns. Congratulations to @foxandfriends on dominating the mornings (thank you President Trump!).”
  • August 13: “I will be interviewed by @MariaBartiromo on @FoxBusiness this morning at 7:30. A.M. Enjoy!”
  • August 12: “I am sending $15M from @USDOT to beautiful North Dakota! This federal funding will support bus service for people from Bismarck to Grand Forks and several other areas statewide. Congratulations!”
  • August 12: “Congrats to Colorado who will be receiving $14.9M in federal infrastructure funds from @USDOT. Happy to support bus service for residents throughout this great state!”
  • August 12: “Honored to send $25.9 MILLION in @USDOT funds to the great State of Texas to support bus infrastructure improvements. Congratulations to the MANY Texans who will benefit!”
  • August 12: “Big news for Wisconsin! @USDOT is awarding $7.7M in federal infrastructure funds to support bus service for the people of Madison and Milwaukee County!”
  • August 12: “Good news for Florida! I’m awarding $27.8M from @USDOT in federal infrastructure funds to five areas including Orlando, Jacksonville, Ft. Myers/Naples, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. Happy to support bus service for the people in beautiful Florida!”
  • August 12: “Georgia will be receiving $13M in federal infrastructure funds from @USDOT. BIG investment in bus facilities for people in metro Atlanta – must keep people moving safely! @MARTASERVICE”
  • August 12: “Big improvements in rural bus service will be on their way to Michigan! I am awarding $27.8M in federal funding through @USDOT to improve bus service statewide. SO important for transit in this great state!”
  • August 12: “Sending $8.3M in @USDOT funding to North Carolina for bus and bus facility improvements in Asheville, Fayetteville, and Chapel Hill. Glad to support bus service in these areas!”
  • August 12: “New Hampshire will receive nearly $822K in @USDOT funds for bus service in the city of Nashua. Happy to support @RideBigBlue and keep the people of Nashua moving!”
  • August 12: “Congrats to Pennsylvania for receiving $11.5M in federal infrastructure funds from @USDOT. Huge investments in Hazleton and Erie County to improve transit service and bring an economic boost to these areas!”
  • August 12: “BIG bucks heading to Illinois! $18.9M in federal infrastructure funds from @USDOT will be awarded to @ConnectTransit, @CityLinkPeoria, and @PaceSuburbanBus for improvements to bus service in the areas. Congratulations!”
  • August 12: “$13.9M is heading to New Orleans in @USDOT funding for @NewOrleansRTA! Happy to support bus service and major fleet improvements for the great people of Louisiana and help them keep moving safely.”
  • August 12: “I’m awarding $14.7M in @USDOT funding to New Jersey to support bus infrastructure in @passaic_county. Helping make sure people can move quickly and safely!
  • August 12: “Happy to send $18 MILLION in @USDOT funding to Utah to support their transit infrastructure and improve bus service. Huge and badly needed investment in the Cache Valley Region!”
  • August 12: “Bus investments are in the works for the people of Nebraska! I’m sending $13.6M from @USDOT in federal infrastructure funds for improvements to bus service in Omaha. Great news!”
  • August 12: “Happy to announce that @USDOT is providing $12.5M in federal infrastructure funds for bus improvements for the great people of Alabama. @huntsvillecity”
  • August 12: “Big news, Oklahoma! I’m proud to support infrastructure in your state with $13.7 million from @USDOT for bus improvements across the state. SO important for helping people get where they need to go safely.
  • August 12: “Congratulations to Andrew Clyde on a big win last night against a strong opponent in #GA09! An early supporter of ours, Andrew will be an incredible Congressman for the people of Georgia!”
  • August 12: “Congratulations to future Republican Star Marjorie Taylor Greene on a big Congressional primary win in Georgia against a very tough and smart opponent. Marjorie is strong on everything and never gives up – a real WINNER!”
  • August 12: “The ‘suburban housewife’ will be voting for me. They want safety & are thrilled that I ended the long running program where low income housing would invade their neighborhood. Biden would reinstall it, in a bigger form, with Corey Booker in charge! @foxandfriends”
  • August 12: “Watched @billmaher last week for the first time in a long time. He’s totally SHOT, looks terrible, exhausted, gaunt, and weak. If there was ever a good reason for no shutdown, check out this jerk. He never had much going for him, but whatever he did have is missing in action!”
  • August 12: “96% Approval Rating in the Republican Party. Thank you! Also, leading in most swing states!”
  • August 12:  “@KamalaHarris started strong in the Democrat Primaries, and finished weak, ultimately fleeing the race with almost zero support. That’s the kind of opponent everyone dreams of! @MariaBartiromo”