This 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.
The President has no public events scheduled.
VPOTUS’ Schedule*
11:00 a.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route Bloomington, IN, on Air Force Two
12:45 p.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Bloomington, IN, on Air Force Two | Monroe County Airport
1:25 p.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT tours Catalent | Bloomington, IN
1:45 p.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT leads a roundtable discussion on Operation Warp Speed | Bloomington, IN
3:20 p.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Bloomington, IN, en route Washington, D.C., on Air Force Two
4:45 p.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Washington, D.C., on Air Force Two
Recap of Monday, December 14, 2020
Note: Bold hyperlinks spotlight COVID-19 and reopening developments.
The White House
- Executive Order on Increasing Economic and Geographic Mobility
- Presidential Message on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary Commemoration of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Statement from the Press Secretary (re: the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) convention)
- Statement from the Press Secretary (re: designations on two individuals from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security for their direct involvement in the abduction, detention, and probable death of Robert Levinson)
- Readout from the Trump Administration’s 44th Governors Briefing on COVID-19 Response & Best Practices
- Nominations/Appointments: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts
Department of Defense (DOD)
- Article: Acting Defense Secretary Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
- Article: Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
- Article: DOD Leaders Brief Women, Peace, Security Program to Congressional Caucus
- Article: Effective Use of Data in DOD Requires the Right Leaders
- Statement on New Appointments to the Defense Policy Board
- Contracts for December 14, 2020
Department of State
- Daily Schedule | Tuesday, December 15
- December 14: Sanctions | The United States Sanctions Turkey Under CAATSA 231
- December 14: Fact Sheet | CAATSA Section 231 “Imposition of Sanctions on Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries”
- December 14: Transcript | Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Dr. Christopher Ford and Deputy Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Matthew Palmer On the Imposition of Sanctions on Turkey under CAATSA 231
- December 14: Readout | Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
- December 14: Statement | Sanctioning Iranian Intelligence Officers Involved in the Abduction of Bob Levinson
- December 14: Statement | Sudan’s State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Rescinded
- December 14: Interview | Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Rob Schmitt of Wake Up America on Newsmax
- December 14: Interview | Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Alex Marlow of Breitbart News Radio on SiriusXM Patriot
- December 14: Statement | Condolences on the Passing of Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini of the Kingdom of Eswatini
- December 14: Statement | Zoohackathon 2020 Global Winner
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Press Release: USAID Announces a Final Rule Regarding the Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in USAID-Funded Assistance Programs
- Press Release: USAID Announces New Partnership With Root Capital, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Ezrah Charitable Trust to Protect Supply Chains and Agribusinesses Amid COVID-19
US Mission to the United Nations (UN)
- Remarks at a Heritage Foundation Discussion on How to Fix the Broken UN Human Rights Council
- Fact Sheet: Reforming the Human Rights Council
- Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (via VTC)
- Explanation of Position on a Resolution on the Graduation of Vanuatu from Least Developed Countries Category
Department of the Treasury/Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- Sanctions: Treasury Sanctions Senior Iranian Intelligence Officers Involved in the Abduction and Detention of Robert Levinson
- Statement from Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Sudan
- OFAC Press Release: Introduction of the Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions (NS-MBS) List; CAATSA – Russia-related Designations
- OFAC Press Release: Sanctions List Updates/Iran-related Designations
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Press Release: SEC Awards More Than $300,000 to Whistleblower with Audit Responsibilities
Department of Justice
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases
- Press Release: Department of Justice Announces Joint Final Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in Department-Supported Social Service Programs
- Speech: Remarks by Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband on the Announcement of Olmstead Settlement with the State of North Dakota
- Press Release: Justice Department Reaches Major Olmstead Settlement Agreement with North Dakota
- Press Release: Justice Department Requires Divestiture of Tufts Health Freedom Plan in Order for Harvard Pilgrim and Health Plan Holdings to Proceed With Merger
- Press Release: Alabama Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Statement by DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Alexei Woltornist on Federal Government Cyber Breaches
- Press Release: DHS Announces Joint Final Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in DHS-Supported Social Service Programs
- Press Release: USBP, Partners Intercept Human Smugglers at Sea (California)
- Press Release: Cocaine Pills Seized Near Downtown Calexico (California)
- Press Release: Convicted Sex Offender Arrested by Border Patrol (California)
- Press Release: Canine Intercepts Fentanyl Hidden in Shoes at Immigration Checkpoint (Arizona)
- Press Release: Del Rio Sector Deploys Rescue Beacon for Lost Migrants (Texas)
- Press Release: For the Upcoming Holiday Season, CBP Reminds Public of Prohibited Agricultural Items that Can Carry Pests and Diseases (Texas)
- Press Release: Border Patrol Agents Rescue Several Individuals in Consecutive Train Checks (Texas)
- Press Release: Law Enforcement Cooperation Leads to Juvenile Smuggler Caught (Texas)
- Press Release: Grand Forks Sector Border Patrol Announces New Chief Patrol Agent (North Dakota)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Press Release: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Jersey
- Press Release: Hurricane Zeta Survivors in Clarke, Dallas, Marengo, Mobile, Perry, Washington and Wilcox Counties Can Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance (Alabama)
- Press Release: FEMA Issues Public Notice for 19 Alabama Counties
- Press Release: FEMA Provides Plains, Montana $5.1 Mitigation Grant to Relocate Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Press Release: FEMA Provides Washington City $1.2 Million for Flood Mitigation (Utah)
US Export-Import Bank (EXIM)
- Press Release: EXIM Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Poland’s Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), to Promote Economic Cooperation and Business Development Opportunities
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Press Release: USDA Chief Economist Dr. Robert Johansson to Depart
- Press Release: USDA Announces Joint Final Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations USDA-Supported Social Service Programs
Department of Energy
- Press Release: Department of Energy Issues Small Business Research and Development Funding Opportunity Announcement
Department of Labor
- Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia on United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Consent Order
- Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces Joint Final Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in Department of Labor-Supported Social Service Programs
- Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor and Crothall Healthcare Reach Agreement to Resolve Alleged Hiring Discrimination
- Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces Availability of $10 Million for National Out-of-School Time Organizations to Expand Workforce Pathways for Youth
- Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces the Availability of Approximately $89 Million in Grant Funding for Youthbuild Projects
- Press Release: ICYMI | U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $33,397 in Back Wages for Employees After Investigation Finds Overtime Violations at South Carolina Tire Retailer
Department of Education
- Press Release: Department of Education Announces Joint Final Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in Department-Supported Social Service Programs
Health & Human Services (HHS)
- Press Release: HHS Announces Joint Final Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in HHS-Supported Social Service Programs
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
- Press Release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | December 14, 2020
- Press Release: FDA Approves First-of-its-Kind Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs for Both Human Food, Potential Therapeutic Uses
US Government (USG) COVID-19 Webpages
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 webpage
- 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
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