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.

9:45 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart the White House en route to the Supreme Court of the United States

9:55 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at the Supreme Court of the United States | Washington, D.C.

10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY pay respects to Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Washington, D.C.

10:20 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart the Supreme Court of the United States en route to the White House | Washington, D.C.

10:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at the White House

2:50 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

3:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route to Charlotte, NC

4:10 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Charlotte, NC

4:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on the America First Healthcare Vision | Charlotte, NC

5:45 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Charlotte, NC, en route to Jacksonville, FL

6:50 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Cecil Airport | Jacksonville, FL

7:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a Make America Great Again Event | Jacksonville, FL

8:25 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Jacksonville, FL, en route to Miami, FL

9:40 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Miami International Airport | Miami, FL

9:50 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Miami, FL, en route to Doral, FL

10:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the RON | Doral, FL

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

9:30 a.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route Eau Claire, WI, on Air Force Two

10:45 a.m. CDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Eau Claire, WI, on Air Force Two | Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

11:45 a.m. CDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT tours Midwest Manufacturing | Eau Claire, WI

12:05 p.m. CDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a Made In America Event | Eau Claire, WI

3:45 p.m. CDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT participates in a Cops for Trump Listening Session |  Minneapolis, MN

5:50 p.m. CDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Minneapolis, MN, en route Washington, D.C., on Air Force Two

8:55 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Washington, D.C., on Air Force Two

Recap of Wednesday, September 23, 2020

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

The White House

  • Remarks by President Trump in a Discussion with State Attorneys General on Protecting Consumers from Social Media Abuses
  • Remarks by President Trump Honoring Bay of Pigs Veterans
  • Press Release: President Donald J. Trump Awards Nine Organizations with the Pledge to America’s Workers Presidential Award
  • Nominations/Appointments: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts
  • Nomination: One Nomination Sent to the Senate

Department of Defense (DOD)

  • Watch Live: Top DOD Officials to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting (Sept. 24 @ 10:00 a.m.)
  • Statement on the Department’s Use of Defense Production Act Title III
  • Publication: COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Installation Status Update, September 23, 2020
  • Article: U.S. Works With Allies, Partners to Minimize Civilian Casualties
  • Article: CATCH a Serial Offender Program Available for Sexual Assault Victims Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Contracts for September 23, 2020

Department of State

  • Daily Schedule | Thursday, September 24
  • September 23: Speech | State Legislatures and the China Challenge
  • September 23: Sanctions | Announcement of the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List
  • September 23: Readout | Eleventh U.S.-Vietnam Political, Security and Defense Dialogue
  • September 23: Sanctions | Imposing Sanctions on Entities and Individuals Advancing Russia’s Malign Influence
  • September 23: Statement | Saudi National Day
  • September 23: Interview | Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Tony Perkins of Value Voters Summit
  • September 23: Statement | United States – Estonia Joint Statement on Secure Telecommunications Infrastructure

US Agency for International Development (USAID)

  • Readout: USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick’s Travel to Kosovo
  • Readout: USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick’s Travel to Serbia

US Mission to the United Nations (UN)

  • Remarks Introducing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a Virtual Panel Discussion on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (via VTC)
  • Joint Statement on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Department of the Treasury

  • Statement by a Treasury Spokesperson on the Funding of the Social Security Trust Funds and Payroll Tax Deferral
  • Readout from a Treasury Spokesperson on Secretary Mnuchin’s Meeting with Egyptian Ambassador to the United States Motaz Zahran
  • Sanctions: Treasury Amends Regulations to Restrict Revenue Sources to the Cuban Regime
  • Sanctions: Treasury Increases Pressure on Russian Financier

Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

  • Press Release: SEC Adopts Amendments to Modernize Shareholder Proposal Rule
  • Press Release: SEC Adds Clarity, Efficiency and Transparency to Its Successful Whistleblower Award Program

Department of Justice

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases
  • Press Release: The Justice Department Unveils Proposed Section 230 Legislation
  • Speech: Remarks by Attorney General William P. Barr on his Acceptance of the Christifideles Laici Award at the 2020 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
  • Press Release: Department of Justice Begins Second Distribution of Funds Recovered Through Asset Forfeiture to Compensate Victims of Western Union Fraud Scheme, Bringing Total to Over $300 Million
  • Press Release: Gilead Agrees To Pay $97 Million To Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Liability For Paying Kickbacks
  • Press Release: Former Union President Sentenced for Violent Extortion
  • Press Release: Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Using Threats to Obstruct Free Exercise of Religious Beliefs
  • Press Release: South Carolina Man Sentenced for Making a Bomb Threat to a Clinic and Lying to the FBI

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

  • Press Release: CBP awards contract for agent body cameras (Washington, D.C.)
  • Press Release: CBP Seizes 4,200 Shipments, 2,400 Agriculture Violations through Operation Mega Flex (Washington, D.C.)
  • Press Release: Border Patrol Agents Thwart Meth Smuggling Attempt (California)
  • Press Release: Tucson Air Branch Crew Conducts Remote Hoist Rescue (Arizona)
  • Press Release: Yuma Sector Border Patrol Agents Thwart Human Smuggling Attempt (Arizona)
  • Press Release: Border Patrol Agents Continue Disrupting Mt. Cristo Rey Smuggling Attempts (New Mexico)
  • Press Release: Several Individuals Freed from Locked Travel Trailer (Texas)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  • Press Release: Public Notice – Iowa DR-4557
  • Press Release: Public Notice – Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Meskwaki Nation), DR-4561
  • Press Release: State and Federal Funds Approved for Waubay Flood Mitigation Project (South Dakota)
  • Press Release: Plan Ahead Before Going Home (Oregon)

Department of Commerce

  • Opening Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the 7th American Workforce Policy Advisory Board Meeting with Ivanka Trump
  • Opening Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Inaugural Pledge to America’s Workers Presidential Award Ceremony with Ivanka Trump
  • Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Corporate Council on Africa’s United Nations General Assembly Forum on Morocco
  • Blog: Commerce Playing Key Role in COVID-19 Response and Recovery

US Export-Import Bank (EXIM)

  • Press Release: EXIM Chairman Reed Highlights Trade Financing Solutions for Small Businesses in Utah
  • Press Release: EXIM Chairman Reed Highlights EXIM Support for California Businesses at Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce World Trade Week
  • Press Release: EXIM Director Bachus Addresses 2020 American-Turkish Conference

Department of Energy

  • Press Release: Energy Department Green Lights Critical Decision 1 for Versatile Test Reactor Project
  • Press Release: Department of Energy Announces Release of Annual Technology Commercialization Fund Solicitation

Department of Transportation

  • Press Release: U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $320.6 Million for Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

Department of Labor

  • Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia Highlights Economic Reopening and Apprenticeship Announcement in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces First Group of Standards Recognition Entities for Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

  • Press Release: Administration Announces $200 million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness
  • Press Release: HIPAA Business Associate Pays $2.3 Million to Settle Breach Affecting Protected Health Information of Over 6 million Individuals
  • Press Release: HHS Announces Health IT Awardees Focused on Data Sharing to Support Clinical Care, Research, and Improved Outcomes

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

  • Press Release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | FDA Authorizes First Point-of-Care Antibody Test for COVID-19
  • Press Release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | Daily Roundup September 23, 2020
  • Press Release: FDA Requiring Labeling Changes for Benzodiazepines
  • Press Release: FDA Achieves Key Milestone, Finalizes Framework That Will Resume Shellfish Trade with Europe for the First Time in 10 Years

US Government (USG) COVID-19 Webpages

Non-USG COVID Webpages

Johns Hopkins University & Medicine

Synopsis of President Trump’s Tweets

  • September 24: “LAW & ORDER!”
  • September 24: “Praying for the two police officers that were shot tonight in Louisville, Kentucky. The Federal Government stands behind you and is ready to help. Spoke to @GovAndyBeshear and we are prepared to work together, immediately upon request!”
  • September 23: “Congressman Greg Gianforte (@GregForMontana) will be a tremendous Governor of Montana! A successful Businessman, he will Cut your Taxes, Defend your #2A, and protect Montana’s Beautiful Public Lands. Greg has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #MTGOV”
  • September 23: “Diana Harshbarger (@DHarshbargerTN1) will be a champion in Congress for the People of Tennessee! She is Strong on Immigration, Jobs, Life and the Second Amendment. Diana has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #TN01”
  • September 23: “Scott Fitzgerald (@FitzgeraldForWI) will be a tremendous Congressman for the State of Wisconsin! He is Strong on Jobs and Life, wants to Lower Your Taxes, and he will always Defend your Second Amendment. Scott has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #WI05”
  • September 23: “@RandyFeenstra will be an outstanding Congressman for the State of Iowa! He will Fight for our Farmers, help us Build the Wall, and Defend your Second Amendment. Randy has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #IA04”
  • September 23: “Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) will be a terrific Congressman for Alabama! An early supporter of our #MAGA agenda, he is Strong on Jobs, Life, the Wall, Law & Order and the Second Amendment. Barry has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #AL02”
  • September 23: “We need Jerry Carl (@CarlForAlabama) in Congress for the People of Alabama! He Loves our Veterans, Stands for Law & Order, and is Strong on Jobs and the Second Amendment. Jerry has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #AL01”
  • September 23: “Tracey Mann (@TraceyMannKS) will be an incredible Congressman for the State of Kansas! He is a Champion for Farmers and Ranchers, and he is Strong on the Border, Law & Order and the Second Amendment! Tracey has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #KS01”
  • September 23: “We thank God for the blessings we share as citizens of the Greatest Country on earth – and we hope, pray, and work for the day when the people of Cuba can finally reclaim their glorious destiny!”
  • September 23: “I was honored to receive the Endorsement of the Bay of Pigs Veterans Association in 2016, and am honored once again to receive their Official Support and Endorsement in 2020. Thank you very much, I will never let you down!”
  • September 23: “Today, we reaffirm our ironclad solidarity with the Cuban People, and our eternal conviction that FREEDOM will prevail over the sinister forces of COMMUNISM…”

  • September 23: “…60 years ago, these Cuban patriots formed Brigade 25-06 in a daring effort to liberate their homeland from the communist Castro regime. Today, we declare America’s unwavering commitment to a FREE CUBA!”