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This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

2:45 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at an American technology company that will benefit from passage of the President’s CHIPS and Science Act and more chips being made in America | San Diego, California

4:15 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs San Diego, California, en route Chicago, Illinois

8:05 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives in Chicago, Illinois

8:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a political reception

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

5:15 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT will participate in virtual political events for senate candidate Raphael Warnock, Iowa gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear, and Lina Hidalgo

White House Press Briefing Schedule*

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route Chicago, Illinois

*The U.S. President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change, as is the White House press briefing schedule.

Recap of Wednesday-Thursday, November 2-3, 2022

Note: All colored text denotes hyperlinks.

The White House

November 3

  • Remarks by President Biden at a Rally for the Democratic Party
  • Remarks by President Biden to Overflow Crowd at Rally for the Democratic Party
  • Press Release:  What They Are Reading in the States | Biden-⁠Harris Administration Helps Lowers Families’ Energy Expenses
  • Remarks by President Biden on Standing up for Democracy
  • Remarks by President Biden on Student Debt Relief
  • Press Release:  By The Numbers | Millions of Americans’ Student Loan Costs Will Rise Dramatically Under Republican Officials’ Plans
  • Transcript:  Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Albuquerque, NM
  • Press Release:  2023-2024 White House Fellowship

November 2

  • Remarks by President Biden at the Infrastructure Talent Pipeline Challenge Event
  • Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE
  • Remarks by Vice President Harris on Inflation Reduction Act Home Rebates Announcement
  • Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on Iran Protests and the UN Commission on the Status of Women
  • Remarks by Vice President Harris at GOTV Event for Massachusetts Democratic Candidates
  • Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s ICBM Test
  • Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Participation at the High-Level Multi-stakeholder Hybrid Event on the Declaration for the Future of the Internet
  • Letter to Congress on the President’s intent to terminate the designation of Burkina Faso as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act
  • Transcript: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, November 2, 2022
  • Fact Sheet:  President Biden Celebrates New Commitments toward Equitable Workforce Development for Infrastructure Jobs
  • Fact Sheet:  Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Lower Energy Costs for Families
  • Press Release:  Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces the Application Period for Summer Session of the White House Internship Program

Department of Defense (DOD)

November 3

  • Transcript:  Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup Hold a News Conference
  • Press Release:  Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup Visit Korean War Memorial, Tour U.S. Bomber Aircraft
  • Article:  U.S.-South Korea Take Stock of Alliance, Pledge More Cooperation
  • Statement:  54th Security Consultative Meeting Joint Communique
  • Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call with Israeli Minister of Defense Benjamin Gantz
  • Readout of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Bilateral Meeting with Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defence Bill Matthews
  • Article:  STRATCOM Commander Says U.S. Should Look to 1950s to Regain Competitive Edge
  • Press Release:  DOD Announces Third Quarter Laboratory Scientist of the Quarter and STEM Advocate of the Quarter Awards
  • Press Release:  Joint Civilian Orientation Conference Participants Get an Inside Look at their Military
  • Contracts for November 3, 2022

November 2

  • Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call with Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson
  • Press Release:  Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs Travels to Honduras for the U.S. Navy Ship Comfort Visit
  • Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Chief of Space Operations Change of Responsibility Ceremony (As Delivered)
  • Article:  Secretary Austin Says Space Force Ensures U.S. Maintains Space Preeminence
  • Press Release:  Worldwide Launch of New AFN Video-On-Demand App
  • Contracts for November 2, 2022

Department of State

Daily Schedule | Friday, November 4, 2022

Europe

  • November 2:  Advisory | Secretary Blinken Participates in a Conversation with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the U.S.-German Futures Forum    
  • November 2:  Statement | Poland’s Announcement on Westinghouse Nuclear Technology Selection
  • November 3:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with German Foreign Minister Baerbock
  • November 3:  SecState Remarks | Remarks at a U.S.-German Futures Forum Moderated Discussion with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock
  • November 3:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Swedish Foreign Minister Billström
  • November 3:  Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with European External Action Service Secretary General Sannino
  • November 3:  Readout | Assistant Secretary of State Lee Satterfield’s Travel to Greece
  • November 3:  Statement | Affirming Our Enduring Support for the People of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Dayton Peace Accords

Middle East

  • November 2:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu
  • November 2:  Advisory | Assistant Secretary Medina’s Travel to Israel and Egypt
  • November 3:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt
  • November 3:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani
  • November 3:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Lapid
  • November 3:  Advisory | U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the UAE and Saudi Arabia

South Asia

  • November 3:  Statement | Shooting of Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan

Asia-Pacific

  • November 2:  Statement | DPRK ICBM Test
  • November 2:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
  • November 3:  Statement | The Inaugural U.S.-Singapore Cyber Dialogue
  • November 2:  Statement | Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day
  • November 3:  Statement | Tonga National Day

Africa

  • November 2:  Statement | On the African Union-led Peace Talks (Ethiopia)
  • November 2:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor
  • November 3:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto
  • November 3:  Statement | Official Start of Equatorial Guinea’s Election Campaign Season

Western Hemisphere

  • November 3:  Statement | Panama National Day
  • November 3:  Statement | Dominica National Day
  • November 3:  Statement | U.S.-Mexico Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Enters into Force

United States

  • November 2:  Readout | Counselor Chollet’s Trip to Colorado Springs on Demonstrating Effective Deterrence in the Arctic and Foreign Policy to Americans at Home
  • November 3:  Advisory | Ambassador Hussain Travels to Kentucky and Ohio
  • November 3:  Readout | Special Representative Hachigian’s Travel to Richmond, Virginia
  • November 3:  Readout | Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed Travel to Boise, Idaho

Sanctions

  • November 3:  Statement | Designation of Sanctions Evasion Network (Hizballah; IRGC-QF)
  • November 3:  Statement | Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Kwek Kee Seng

Climate Change

  • November 2:  Advisory | U.S. Delegation to the 2022 UN Climate Conference (COP27)

Other Matters

  • November 2:  Statement | The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

November 2

  • Press Release:  USAID Launches New Program to Bolster Investigative Journalism in Europe and Eurasia
  • Readout:  Administrator Samantha Power Launches Partnership with Morehouse College During Visit to Atlanta

U.S. Mission to the United Nations (UN)

November 3

  • Transcript:  Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Andrea Mitchell of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports”
  • Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Peace Operations for Sustainable Peace
  • Explanation of Vote After the Vote on a UN General Assembly Resolution on the Cuba Embargo
  • Statement at the 77th General Assembly Sixth Committee on Agenda Item 83: Report on the UN Charter and Strengthening the Role of the Organization

November 2

  • Explanation of Vote Delivered by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield on a UN Security Council Resolution Proposed by Russia on Alleged Bioweapons in Ukraine
  • Transcript:  Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, and Kaitlan Collins on “CNN This Morning”
  • Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the Ongoing Protests in Iran
  • Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout Following the Arria-Formula Meeting on the Ongoing Protests in Iran
  • Transcript:  Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Abdelkader Aiad of Al Jazeera Arabic
  • Transcript:  Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Bahman Kalbasi of BBC Persian
  • Remarks at a Third Committee General Discussion on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
  • Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Briefing by the High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Remarks by Ambassador Jeffrey F. DeLaurentis at a UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

Department of the Treasury

November 3

  • Readout:  Deputy Secretary Adeyemo Convenes Roundtable Discussion on Small Business Priorities for an Improved and Modernized IRS
  • Press Release:  Treasury Seeks Public Input on Additional Clean Energy Tax Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act
  • Sanctions:  Treasury Sanctions Oil Shipping Network Supporting IRGC-QF and Hizballah
  • Advisory:  Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo to Travel to Europe

November 2

Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

November 2

  • Press Release:  SEC Charges Halal Capital Founder with Multimillion Dollar Fraudulent Scheme That Targeted Muslim Community
  • Press Release:  SEC Proposes Enhancements to Open-End Fund Liquidity Framework
  • Press Release:  SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance Proxy Voting Disclosure by Registered Investment Funds and Require Disclosure of “Say-on-Pay” Votes for Institutional Investment Managers

Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases

November 3

  • Press Release:  Three Chicago Men Charged with Odometer and Title Fraud
  • Press Release:  Alaska Businesswoman Indicted on Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns

November 2

  • Press Release:  Justice Department Announces Takedown of Nationwide Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
  • Press Release:  Tankship Commercial Manager Convicted of Violation for Air Pollution
  • Press Release:  Former Georgia County Commissioner Convicted of Extortion

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

November 3

  • Press Release:  DHS Begins Limited Implementation of DACA under Final Rule
  • Press Release:  RGV Marijuana Seizures Week In Review (Texas)
  • Press Release:  Dulles CBP Finds Nearly $80k in Counterfeit Clothing in Passenger Baggage from Cameroon (Virginia)

November 2

  • Press Release:  New Processing Time Method for Orphan and Hague Applications and Petitions
  • Press Release:  CBP Officers Stop Multiple Hard Narcotic Smuggling Attempts (Texas)
  • Press Release:  Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrests a convicted felon (Texas)
  • Press Release:  Collaborative efforts shut down two stash houses at Laredo Sector (Texas)
  • Press Release:  CBP Officers Seized 2.2 Tons of Narcotics in 2 Days Hard narcotics worth $24 million seized (California)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  • Link to daily press releases

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

November 3

  • Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Virtual Meeting with Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro
  • Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Virtual Meeting with Kenyan Minister of Investments, Trade and Industry, Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria
  • Advisory:  United States and Taiwan to Hold Meetings on U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade in New York (Nov. 8-9)
  • Readout:  United States and Jordan Hold a Labor Subcommittee Meeting Under the U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement

November 2

  • Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on the African Growth and Opportunity Act Eligibility Review (Burkina Faso)

Department of Commerce

November 3

  • Press Release:  OMBI Identifies Barriers, Helps Close the Digital Divide

November 2

  • Press Release:  Biden Administration Announces More Than $2.9 Million in Internet for All Grant to Albany State University

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

November 3

  • Press Release:  Federal Trade Commission Returns More Than $830,000 to Students Misled by Saint James Medical School’s Deceptive Marketing Claims
  • Press Release:  FTC Action Against Vonage Results in $100 Million to Customers Trapped by Illegal Dark Patterns and Junk Fees When Trying to Cancel Service

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

November 3

  • Press Release:  FCC Issues Consumer Alert on Student Loan Debt Scam Robocalls
  • Press Release:  FCC Reminds Providers to Combat Unlawful Student Loan Robocalls
  • Press Release:  Chairwoman Rosenworcel Remarks to Satellite Industry Association
  • Press Release:  Chairwoman Rosenworcel Proposes Space Bureau

November 2

  • Press Release:  FCC Takes Next Step to Enable Faster, Better Wi-Fi
  • Press Release:  FCC Announces Nearly $183 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding
  • Press Release:  Commissioner Carr in Taiwan for Bilateral Meetings

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

November 2

  • Press Release:  Director Chopra’s Prepared Remarks at the Consumer Advisory Board Meeting

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

November 3

  • Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Expands Rural Partners Network to Four More States and Puerto Rico

November 2

  • Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces First Round of Historic Investments to Increase Competition and Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity

Department of Energy (DOE)

November 3

  • Press Release:  DOE Announces Final Contract Awards from President Biden’s Emergency Release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
  • Press Release:  Poland and U.S. Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Poland’s Civil Nuclear Program

November 2

  • Press Release:  DOE Announces $43 Million to Support the Clean Energy Transition in Communities Across the Country
  • Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces State And Tribe Allocations For Home Energy Rebate Program
  • Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $250 Million Investment From Inflation Reduction Act For Domestic Heat Pump Manufacturing
  • Press Release:  DOE Selects First-Ever Director of Puerto Rico Grid Modernization and Recovery Team

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

November 3

  • Press Release:  FERC Staff Issues the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Wahpeton Expansion Project (CP22-466-000)

Department of Interior (DOI)

November 2

  • Press Release:  Interior Department Announces $122.5 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants
  • Press Release:  President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports $45 Million Investment to Build Climate Resilience in Tribal Communities

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $53 Million for 132 Community Air Pollution Monitoring Projects Across the Nation
  • Link to other EPA press releases

Department of Labor

November 3

  • Press Release:  Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
  • Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor offers webinar in education, enforcement campaign to address alarming violations in Southeast’s care industries
  • Press Release:  Court orders Lyndhurst staffing agency to pay $65K in damages to employee after U.S. Labor Department investigates illegal termination, retaliation
  • Press Release:  Federal investigation recovers $374K in back wages, liquidated damages from New Hampshire employer who denied 46 home care workers overtime
  • Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor recovers $375K for 11 Oregon restaurant workers whose employer kept tips, denied overtime wages illegally
  • Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor recovers $22K in back wages for 28 workers after Florida security provider fails to compensate all hours worked

November 2

  • Readout:  Deputy Undersecretary Lee visits Jordan to meet labor officials, stakeholders; reflects on country’s 20 years of labor rights advances
  • Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor awards nearly $1.8M to provide employment, training services to Kentucky communities affected by layoffs
  • Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor, Swank Enterprises align to promote workplace safety, health at University of Montana construction project
  • Press Release:  Jury decides Westmoreland County restaurant, owner willfully denied 15 servers, kitchen workers full wages over 5-year period
  • Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor recognizes Chatham Village Foods for workplace safety, health excellence with ‘Star’ designation
  • Press Release:  Court enters consent order requiring New Hampshire home healthcare business to stop retaliation, intimidation alleged by US Department of Labor

Department of Education

November 1

  • Statement from Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach Kelly Leon on Education Secretary Cardona Testing Positive for COVID-19

Health & Human Services (HHS)

November 2

  • Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 Billion to Lower Heating Costs for American Families This Winter

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

November 2

Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

November 3

  • Press Release:  HUD Announces $1.447 Billion for 2021 Disaster Recovery and Mitigation
  • Press Release:  New Data Shows 11% Decline in Veteran Homelessness Since 2020—the Biggest Drop in More Than 5 Years
  • Fact Sheet:  New Point-in-Time Data Reveals Decrease in Veteran Homelessness
  • Press Release:  HUD Awards $2 Million to Assess the Impact of Emergency Rental Assistance on Housing Stability

November 2

  • Press Release:  Small Communities Win Big With a $1 Million HUD Grant Program