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*

8:10 a.m. EDT – The President and The First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

8:30 a.m. EDT – The President and The First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom

3:00 p.m. EDT – The President and The First Lady arrive at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom (8:00 PM Local)

3:45 p.m. EDT – The President and The First Lady deliver remarks to U.S. Air Force personnel and their families stationed at Royal Air Force Mildenhall (8:45 PM Local)

4:30 p.m. EDT – The President and The First Lady depart Royal Air Force Mildenhall en route Cornwall Airport Newquay (9:30 PM Local)

5:55 p.m. EDT – The President and The First Lady arrive at Cornwall Airport Newquay (10:55 PM Local)

6:20 p.m. EDT – The President and The First Lady depart Cornwall Airport Newquay (11:20 PM Local)

6:40 p.m. EDT – The President and The First Lady arrive in St. Ives (11:40 PM Local)

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

The White House had yet to share the Vice President’s schedule for Wednesday.  She returned to Washington early this morning from Mexico City, Mexico.

White House Press Briefing Schedule*

10:00 a.m. EDT – Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route Royal Air Force Mildenhall

*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 Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Note: Bold hyperlinks spotlight COVID-19 and reopening developments.

The White House

  • Statement of President Joe Biden on Senate Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA)
  • Statement by President Joe Biden on the United States’ Commitment to Open Investment
  • Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese Meeting with Cabinet Members on 100 Day Supply Chain Reports
  • Transcript: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Sameera Fazili, and Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness Peter Harrell, June 8, 2021
  • Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to Address Short-Term Supply Chain Discontinuities
  • Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Negotiations with Congress (re: infrastructure package)
  • Statement by the President on the Affirmation of Ratko Mladic’s Conviction
  • Executive Order on Blocking Property And Suspending Entry Into The United States Of Certain Persons Contributing To The Destabilizing Situation In The Western Balkans
  • Letter to Congress on Blocking Property And Suspending Entry Into The United States Of Certain Persons Contributing To The Destabilizing Situation In The Western Balkans
  • Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Western Balkans
  • Letter to Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Western Balkans
  • Fact Sheet: Executive Order Blocking Property and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Certain Persons Contributing to the Destabilizing Situation in the Western Balkans
  • Letter to Congress Regarding the War Powers Report
  • Letter to Certain Congressional Committees Regarding Afghanistan
  • Memorandum for the Secretary of State on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 1217(c) of Public Law 116-283 (re: Afghanistan)
  • Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and other Persons to Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of Belarus
  • Letter to Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and other Persons to Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of Belarus
  • Bill Signed into Law:
    • R. 2523, the “Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act,” or the THRIVE Act
  • Statement by President Joe Biden on the First Confirmations of His Judicial Nominees
  • Nominations Sent to the Senate
  • Fact Sheet: U.S. -Mexico Bilateral Cooperation
  • Transcript: Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Official

Department of Defense (DOD)

  • Press Release: The Defense Department’s Strategic and Critical Materials Review
  • Publication: Defense Department Takes Immediate Action to Shore Up Critical Materials Supply Chain
  • Press Release: Department of Defense Successfully Demonstrates a 5G Network for Smart Warehouses
  • Transcript: Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing
  • Article: Official Says DOD on Track to Accelerate Delivery of Hypersonic Weapons
  • Article: DOD Vaccine Centers Draw Down to 5
  • Article: Hicks Provides Overview of DOD Priorities
  • Contracts for June 8, 2021

Department of State

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is accompanying the President on travel to Cornwall, United Kingdom; Brussels, Belgium; and Geneva, Switzerland

  • Daily Schedule | Wednesday, June 9
  • June 8: Statement | Affirming the Conviction of Former Bosnian Serb Army Commander Ratko Mladic for Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, and War Crimes
  • June 8: Statement | The Stability and Security of the Western Balkans
  • June 8: Congressional Testimony | Opening Statement Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • June 8: Congressional Testimony | Opening Remarks by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Before the Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • June 8: Statement | Recognizing World Ocean Day 2021

US Agency for International Development (USAID)

  • Press Release: U.S. Government Sends Second Flight of Emergency COVID-19 Supplies to Bangladesh

US Mission to the United Nations (UN)

  • Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
  • Joint Statement by the UN GoF for the PoJ on the Detention by the Belarusian Authorities of Journalists Raman Pratasevich and Sofia Sapega
  • Remarks at a UN High-Level Side Event on Ending Inequalities for Children in the AIDS Response: Fighting Complacency and Closing the Gaps
  • Explanation of Position on a High-Level Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS

Department of the Treasury

  • Press Release: Issuance of Executive Order Blocking Property and Suspending Entry into the United States of Certain Persons Contributing to the Destabilizing Situation in the Western Balkans

Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

  • Press Release: Gary Gensler Announces Additions to Executive Staff
  • Press Release: SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Meet Remotely On June 10

Department of Justice

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases
  • Press Release: Clinical Researchers Plead Guilty in Connection with Scheme to Falsify Drug Trial Data
  • Press Release: Hospital Pharmacist Sentenced for Attempt to Spoil Hundreds of COVID Vaccine Doses
  • Press Release: Project Monitor and Abatement Supervisor Plead Guilty To Conspiring to Violate Asbestos Regulations
  • Press Release: Justice Department Settles Disability Discrimination Claims Against 19 Building Owners
  • Press Release: North Carolina Return Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud Scheme
  • Press Release: Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Georgia Return Preparer

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

  • Remarks by Secretary Mayorkas at the American Constitution Society’s 2021 Virtual National Convention
  • Blog: DHS Recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month with First-Time Commemorative Event
  • Press Release: CBP and NICB Partner to Target Criminal Smuggling Organizations (Washington, D.C.)
  • Press Release: Border Patrol Rescues Two Minors Lost in Mountains (California)
  • Press Release: Agents Encounter Child Along Border Wall (California)
  • Press Release: CBP Officers have a busy week seizing drugs and apprehending fugitives (Texas)
  • Press Release: CBP Officers in Massena Seize Marijuana (New York)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  • Press Release: Residents in Mankato and North Mankato Invited to Attend Flood Risk Information Open House (Minnesota)
  • Press Release: Warren County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Risk Information Open House (Ohio)
  • Press Release: FEMA Issues Public Notice for Disaster Assistance in 9 Georgia Counties

Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR)

  • Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Virtual Meeting with Executives from the U.S.-APEC Business Coalition

Department of Commerce

  • Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Applauds Senate Bipartisan Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
  • Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Statement on Biden-Harris Administration 100 Day Supply Chain Review

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  • Press Release: FCC Releases Agenda for June 24 Diversity Advisory Committee Meeting

US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

  • Press Release: DFC Investment in Southern Mexico Supports Economic Growth and Empowers Women

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  • Press Release: USDA to Invest More Than $4 Billion to Strengthen Food System

Department of Energy (DOE)

  • Press Release: DOE Announces Actions to Bolster Domestic Supply Chain of Advanced Batteries
  • Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration 100-Day Battery Supply Chain Review

Department of Interior (DOI)

  • Press Release: Interior Department to Explore Offshore Wind Potential in the Gulf of Mexico

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • Press Release: High School Student Wins EPA Award for Eco-Friendly Foam Alternative
  • Link:  Other Daily EPA Press Releases

Department of Transportation

  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Transportation Thanks Transit Agencies for Helping Americans Access COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Nationwide and Encourages More to Step up as Part of National Month of Action

Department of Labor

  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor finds Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center required employees to work after clocking out, manipulated timecards

Department of Education

  • Press Release: Department of Education Announces Actions to Advance Equity in Education | June 9, 2021

Health & Human Services (HHS)

  • Press Release: Biden Administration Recommends Policy Changes to Secure U.S. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

US Government (USG) COVID-19 Webpages

Non-USG COVID Webpages

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