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

POTUS’ Schedule*

10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRSIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

12:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRSIDENT signs a proclamation to establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Illinois and Mississippi; The Vice President participates

3:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRSIDENT delivers remarks on expanding access to mental health care | East Room

• Fact Sheet:  Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes Action to Make it Easier to Access In-Network Mental Health Care

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

12:00 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the President’s signing of a proclamation to establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Illinois and Mississippi | Indian Treaty Room

White House Press Briefing*

3:30 p.m. EDT – Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

*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 Monday, July 24, 2023

Note: All colored text denotes hyperlinks.

The White House

• Statement from President Joe Biden on Shuwanza Goff
• Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Reception
• Transcript:  Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
• Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Israel Judicial Reform

Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

• Statement of Administration Policy:  H.R. 4368 — Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
• Statement of Administration Policy:  H.R. 4366 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

Department of Defense (DOD)

• Press Release:  Defense Department Expands Child Care in Your Home Program
• Press Release:  DOD Establishes Assistant Secretaries of Defense in the Office of the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering
• Publication:  Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Desegregation of the Federal Government and Armed Forces
• Article:  America Marks 70th Anniversary of End of Korean War
• Article:  ‘We Go Together:’ U.S., South Korea Mark 70-Year Alliance
• Article:  Long Diplomatic Wrangling Finally Led to Korean Armistice 70 Years Ago
• Article:  U.S. Forces Validate Ship-to-Shore Logistics Capability at Talisman Sabre 23
• Article:  Keep Moving | Navy Vet, 100, Continues Competitive Running Streak
• Article:  Medal of Honor Monday | Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Oscar Nelson
• Contracts for July 24, 2023

Department of State

Daily Schedule | Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Europe, Ukraine, NATO

• July 24:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Odobescu
• July 24:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with OSCE Secretary General Schmid
• July 24:  Remarks | Secretary Antony J. Blinken and OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid before Their Meeting

Asia-Pacific

• July 24:  Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Chang
• July 24:  Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari
• July 24:  Advisory | Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to India
• July 24:  Fact Sheet | The United States-Tonga Relationship

Africa

• July 24:  Statement | Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group

Western Hemisphere

• July 24:  Advisory | Deputy Secretary Verma Travels to Mexico

Department Press Briefing, Other Matter

• July 24:  Transcript | Department Press Briefing
• July 24:  Statement | On the Retirement of Deputy Secretary Sherman

Department of the Treasury

• Advisory:  Under Secretary Brian Nelson to Travel to Kenya and Somalia
• Sanctions:  Treasury Targets Malian Officials Facilitating Wagner Group
• Sanctions List Updates:  Russia-related Designations

The Federal Reserve

• Press Release:  Federal Reserve Board announces a consent order and a $268.5 million fine with UBS Group AG, of Zurich, Switzerland, for misconduct by Credit Suisse, which UBS subsequently acquired in June 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Daily Press Releases

• Readout of the Justice Department’s Sexual Abuse Facility Enhancement and Review
• Press Release:  Justice Department Files Complaint Against the State of Texas for Illegally Placing Floating Buoy Barrier in the Rio Grande
• Press Release:  Federal Grand Jury Charges Three in Molotov Cocktail Attack Last Year on Planned Parenthood Clinic
• Press Release:  Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Making Racially-Charged Threats Against Black Residents

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

• CBP Press Release:  AMO Detect Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible (Washington, D.C.)
• CBP Press Release:  Big Bend Sector warns migrants about heat-related dangers (Texas)
• CBP Press Release:  CBP Arrests Fugitive Wanted for Rape of Minor (New York)
• CBP Press Release:  CBP Cautions Consumers, Merchants about Unsafe School Supplies (Puerto Rico)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Link to daily press releases

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Fact Sheet:  Bringing Connectivity to Rural Communities

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• Press Release:  USDA Invests in Research, Extension and Education at 1890 Land-grant Universities

Department of Energy (DOE)

• Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $100 Million to Transform Climate Pollution into Sustainable Products

Department of the Interior (DOI)

• Press Release:  Secretary Haaland Highlights Typhoon Recovery, Habitat Investments in Visit to Guam

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Press Release:  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy Announce Intent to Fund Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector
• Press Release:  EPA Releases Draft Strategy to Better Protect Endangered Species from Herbicide Use
• Press Release:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $58 million to Reduce Lead in Schools and Childcare Facilities Through Investing in America Agenda
• Link to other EPA press releases

Department of Labor (DOL)

• Press Release:  Texas glass manufacturer earns ‘Star’ designation for excellence in workplace safety, health management at Waxahachie facility
• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor cites Boston dumpling manufacturer that continues to endanger employees, expose them to new, recurring hazards
• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor recovers $373K in back wages, damages from California staffing agency that denied overtime pay to 23 caregivers
• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor awards $8.3M in funding to Kentucky to support continued clean up, recovery after recent devastation
• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor awards initial $6.6M in funding to support disaster-related jobs, other assistance to Kentucky after devastating storms
• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Labor finds Wisconsin restaurant operator shortchanged more than 100 employees more than $272K in wages

Department of Education

• Press Release:  U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities

Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

• Blog:  A Call for New Research in the Area of National Security
• Cost Estimate:  Preliminary Estimate of Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act Discussion Draft