US Executive Branch Update – November 28, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and daily press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

The President will remain in Nantucket, Massachusetts, through Sunday, November 28. There are no public events scheduled. Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 19, 2021

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*

3:15 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey | Rose Garden

6:20 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Wilmington, Delaware Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 18, 2021

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*

9:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief

9:45 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks and signs into law S. 1511, the “Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021,” S. 1502, the “Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act or the COPS Counseling Act,” and S. 921, the “Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act” | State Dining Room Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 17, 2021

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*

10:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT and THE VICE PRESIDENT receive the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office

12:30 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of November 8, 2021

US Federal Labor ViewpointsThis is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week.

In this issue, we cover:

  • U.S. Economy Update
  • Federal Vaccine Mandate Legal Challenges Update
  • Other General COVID-19 Updates
  • U.S. Agencies Promote Workers’ Rights
  • Proposal to Rescind Religious Exemption Final Rule

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US Executive Branch Update – November 16, 2021

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*

9:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief

11:15 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of November 8, 2021

Transatlantic Trade Update text overlaid on top of images of US, UK and EU flagsOfficials from the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and United States (US) participated in the final week of the 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Scotland.  The Summit concluded with the publication of the Glasgow Climate Pact, which maintains the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and coal.  The UK Foreign Secretary travelled to the Southeast Asian region this week, focusing on expanding trade with Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.  US officials focused on Ukraine this week, while also weighing-in – along with European partners – on Belarus and a migrant situation in Poland.   EU officials also moved forward this week with preparing the bloc’s position ahead of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12), which is due to start later this month.

In this issue, we also cover:

  • The COP26 Summit;
  • Notable US, EU, and UK developments;
  • A brief UK-EU trade deal update; and
  • COVID-19 highlights among the transatlantic partners.

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US Executive Branch Update – November 15, 2021

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*

9:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | The White House

11:20 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT participates in a Tribal Nations Summit coinciding with national Native American Heritage Month | South Court Auditorium Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 12, 2021

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.

Note:  The US Federal Government was closed on Thursday, in observance of Veterans Day. 

POTUS’ Schedule*

8:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT participates in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ meeting, where Leaders will discuss ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting the global economic recovery | South Court Auditorium

9:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | The White House Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 11, 2021

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.

Note:  The US Federal Government is closed today, in observance of Veterans Day.

POTUS’ Schedule*

9:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT hosts veterans and members of the military community before the group heads to Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day | State Floor

11:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT and The First Lady participate in the Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony on the centennial anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 10, 2021

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*

9:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | The White House

10:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT meets with Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to build on their recent engagements at the G20, COP26, and the June U.S.-EU Summit | Oval Office Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 9, 2021

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*

10:15 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office

4:40 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a virtual grassroots event for the Democratic National Committee | The White House Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of November 1, 2021

Transatlantic Trade Update text overlaid on top of images of US, UK and EU flagsThe United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU) and the United States (US) focused this past week on climate change and global supply chain disruptions, with the UK hosting the 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which continues into this week.  Transatlantic leaders started the week in Rome, attending the Group of 20 (G20) Summit over the past weekend.  Also last Sunday, the US and EU announced an agreement that essentially resolves the Section 232 steel and aluminum dispute and establishes a dialogue for more broadly addressing global overcapacity challenges.  The EU and UK announced a dialogue to attempt to resolve the fishing dispute between the UK and France, while talks between the two sides also continue over implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Meanwhile, despite Europe re-emerging as a COVID-19 epicenter, the US is set to resume accepting some vaccinated international travelers on Monday, 8 November, including passengers from Europe.  As part of its effort to increase further the US adult vaccination rate, the US Federal Government released its controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the US private sector, which has since seen multiple legal challenges filed.  Notably, the UK became the first country to approve a COVID-19 antiviral pill on Thursday, giving it yet another tool to combat the coronavirus.

In this issue, we also cover:

  • The G20 Rome Summit;
  • The COP26 Summit;
  • Notable US, EU, and UK developments;
  • A brief UK-EU trade deal update; and
  • COVID-19 highlights among the transatlantic partners.

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US Executive Branch Update – November 8, 2021

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*

8:45 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, en route the White House

9:40 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at the White House Continue Reading

Sustainability Outlook European Union – October 2021

Sustainability Outlook European UnionOur European Public Policy team is pleased to share with you our monthly newsletter, Sustainability Outlook – European Union which looks at key developments in EU sustainability law and policy.

This month’s edition includes the following summaries: Continue Reading

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