Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2021

December 31, 2021

The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this Compilation.

January 20

In the afternoon, in the President's Room at the U.S. Capitol, the President signed a proclamation declaring January 20 a National Day of Unity and nominations for Cabinet and sub- Cabinet positions. From the east front of the Capitol, he also reviewed formations of U.S. servicemembers from all branches of the Armed Forces, hosted by Maj. Gen. Omar J. Jones, IV, USA, commanding general, National Capital Region and Military District of Washington. Dr.

Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also attended. Then, they traveled to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, where, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. Former President Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama, former President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush, and former President William J. Clinton and Mrs. Clinton also attended. Later, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Upon arrival outside the White House, they received a Presidential Escort from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and several military bands and ensembles. Then, on the North Lawn driveway, he answered a question from a reporter.

Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President opened and read a letter from former President Donald J. Trump. White House Press Secretary Jennifer R. Psaki also attended. Then, in the Oval Office, he signed a number of executive actions and made brief remarks to reporters. Later, in the State Dining Room, he participated in a virtual swearing-in ceremony for senior White House staff and other aides and made remarks.

In the evening, at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, the President and Dr. Biden and Vice President Harris and Mr. Emhoff attended a service. Then, at the Lincoln Memorial, they attended a "Celebrating America" inaugural concert at which the President and Vice President Harris made remarks. The concert featured musical performances by noted artists at iconic locations across the country. Later, on the Blue Room Balcony, the President and Dr. Biden greeted supporters.

January 21

In the morning, in the State Dining Room, the President and Dr. Biden attended a virtual inaugural prayer service. Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also attended.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the State Dining Room, they received a briefing by members of their COVIDâ19 pandemic response team. He also met with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci.

January 22

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, ANG, to thank him for the work of the National Guard in keeping Washington, DC, safe following the civil unrest and violence at the U.S. Capitol on

January 6 and the days leading up to and including his Inauguration. He also, he spoke with White House Press Secretary Jennifer R. Psaki.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Later, they received an economic briefing from National Economic Council Director Brian C. Deese.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to discuss Canada-U.S. relations, acknowledge Prime Minister Trudeau's disappointment regarding the U.S. decision to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, and highlight their shared vision to promote a sustainable economic recovery and achieve a net- zero emissions future, including through advancements in the automotive sector. He also had a telephone conversation with President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico to review bilateral cooperation on a range of bilateral and regional issues, particularly regional migration and coordination to combat the COVIDâ19 pandemic, and outline his administration's plan to reduce migration by addressing its root causes, increasing resettlement capacity and lawful alternative immigration pathways, improving processing at the border to adjudicate requests for asylum, and reversing the previous administration's draconian immigration policies.

January 23

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Boris

Johnson of the United Kingdom to discuss U.K.-U.S. relations, underscoring the critical role of

the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to our collective defense as well as other opportunities for multilateral cooperation to confront the shared challenges of climate change, containing COVIDâ 19, ensuring global health security, pursuing shared foreign policy priorities, including China, Iran, and Russia.

Also during the day, in the Library, the President made virtual remarks to the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

January 24

In the morning, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Georgetown neighborhood, the President and Dr. Biden attended mass. The President's son Hunter and his children Finnegan and Maisy also attended.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss France-U.S. relations, stress the U.S. commitment to bolstering the transatlantic relationship, including through North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union, agree on the need for close coordination, including through multilateral organizations, in tackling common challenges such as climate change, COVIDâ19, and the global economic recovery, and pledge to work together on shared foreign policy priorities, including China, the Middle East, Russia, and the African Sahel.

January 25

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, they met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA; and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.

In the afternoon, the President participated in a swearing-in ceremony for Secretary Austin.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss Germany-U.S. relations and ways to revitalize the transatlantic alliance,

including through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and with the European Union, as the cornerstone of our collective security and shared democratic values, agree to work together on common foreign policy priorities, including Afghanistan, China, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans, and emphasize the importance of global cooperation, including via a renewed

U.S. commitment to multilateral organizations, on combating climate change, containing COVIDâ19 and advancing health security, and pursuing a sustainable global economic recovery. He also participated in an interview with Kaitlan Collins of CNN.

January 26

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the U.S.-Japan alliance, affirming its importance as the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in a free and open Indo-Pacific, renew the U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan under article 5 of our security treaty, which includes the Senkaku Islands, and review regional security issues, including China and North Korea, including the necessity of complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. He also had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss their joint willingness to extend the New START treaty on strategic arms reduction for 5 years, instructing their teams work urgently to complete the extension by February 5, and agree to explore strategic stability discussions on a range of arms control and emerging security issues. President Biden reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and raised other matters of concern, including the SolarWinds hack on Federal Government networks, reports of Russia placing bounties on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, interference in the 2020 U.S. election, and the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to thank him for his steadfast leadership of the alliance, convey his intention to consult and work with allies on the full range of shared security concerns, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Russia, reaffirm the U.S. commitment to collective defense under article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, emphasize the importance of shared values, consultation, and capabilities to strengthen deterrence and counter new and emerging threats, including climate change and global health security.

January 27

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, in the Blue Room, the President and Dr. Biden participated in an interview with Sandra Sobieraj Westfall for People magazine.

January 28

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

January 29

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Then, he traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he was greeted by Medical Center Director Col. Andrew M. Barr, USA, Command

Master Chief Randy F. Swanson, USN, and nurse Cmdr. Megan Nasworthy, USN, thanked the staff, toured vaccine demonstrations with Director Barr and other staff, and visited with five wounded U.S. servicemembers. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris received an economic briefing from Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, National Economic Council Director Brian C. Deese, and Council of Economic Advisers members Jared Bernstein and Heather Boushey.

January 30

During the day, the President met with senior advisers to discuss the latest efforts to move the American Rescue Plan through Congress and pass legislation to stimulate the economy and provide ongoing coronavirus relief. He also met with senior advisers to discuss the next steps for the Federal response to the COVIDâ19 pandemic and monitor the approaching winter storm in order to ensure that his administration is coordinating with States on the response.

January 31

During the day, the President received a briefing from National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan on the military coup in Burma. He also received a letter from 10 Republican Senators requesting a meeting with him to discuss their ideas about the actions needed to address the coronavirus pandemic and stimulate the national economy.

Also during the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, and Sen. Susan M. Collins. He also The President met with senior advisers to discuss a range of issues, including the approaching winter storm, as well as the American Rescue Plan to deliver urgent economic relief to struggling Americans and speed up the rate of vaccinations.

February 1

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris met with Republican Senators to discuss efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic and stimulate the national economy. Participating in the meeting were Sens. Susan M. Collins, Lisa A. Murkowski, William M. Cassidy, W. Mitt Romney, Robert J. Portman, Shelley Moore Capito, Todd C. Young, Gerald W. Moran, M. Michael Rounds, and Thomas R. Tillis.

February 2

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. He also received a briefing from Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth

D. Sherwood-Randall on the killing of two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agents and wounding of three FBI special agents as a team of law enforcement officers executed a Federal courtâordered search warrant as part of a violent crimes against children case in Sunrise, FL.

In the afternoon, the President met virtually with the Senate Democratic Caucus to discuss his proposed American Rescue Plan.

In the evening, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, the President and Dr. Biden paid their respects at a procession and public viewing of the cremated remains of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick, who was killed in the civil unrest and violence at the Capitol on January 6.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris received a briefing on the COVIDâ19 pandemic from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci, White House COVIDâ19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey D. Zients and Deputy Coordinator Natalie Quillian, Chief of Staff to the Vice President Tina Flournoy, and Secretary-designate of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra also attended.

February 3

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senate Majority Leader Charles

E. Schumer and Senate committee chairmen to discuss his proposed American Recue Plan.

During the day, the President joined a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus by telephone to discuss efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic and stimulate the national economy.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Moon Jae-in of South Korea to discuss the South Korea-U.S. alliance, the linchpin for peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia, agree to coordinate on policy toward North Korea and on the need for the immediate restoration of democracy in Burma, and review a range of global issues critical to both nations and the importance of working together to address shared challenges such as the COVIDâ 19 pandemic and climate change. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia to highlight the strength of the Australia-U.S. alliance, an anchor of stability in the Indo-Pacific, discuss further cooperation to address global and regional challenges, including dealing with China, beating the COVIDâ19 pandemic, and combating climate change, and agree to work together, alongside other allies and partners, to hold to account those responsible for the coup in Burma.

The President declared a major disaster for the Navajo Nation and ordered Federal assistance to supplement the Tribe's efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVIDâ 19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.

February 4

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. He also delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the National Prayer Breakfast.

In the afternoon, at the Department of State, the President and Vice President Harris visited with staff and met with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

The President declared a major disaster in Maryland and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 3 and 4, 2020.

The President declared a major disaster in Washington and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight- line winds from September 1 through 19, 2020.

February 5

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to New Castle, DE, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at New Castle Airport, the President spoke briefly with reporters about his first experience flying on Air Force One as President. Then, he traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

During the day, in the State Dining Room, the President recorded an interview with Norah O'Donnell of CBS News for later broadcast. He also delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the 34th African Union summit.

February 6

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Newark, DE, where, at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, he consulted with an orthopedist and underwent a routine CT scan to follow up on an injury he sustained to his foot in November. Later, he returned to his residence in Greenville, DE, where he remained overnight.

February 7

In the morning, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and his granddaughter Natalie attended mass. Later, he returned to his residence, where he remained overnight.

In the evening, during Super Bowl LV, the President had separate telephone conversations with deployed U.S. servicemembers to thank them for their service, dedication, and service to our Nation. He also had a telephone conversation with National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger S. Goodell to discuss the potential use of 30 NFL stadiums as coronavirus vaccination sites.

February 8

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Upon arrival at the White House, on the South Lawn, he answered a question from a reporter. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss continued cooperation to fight the COVIDâ19 pandemic, renew their partnership on climate change, rebuild the global economy in a way that benefits the people of both countries, and stand together against the scourge of global terrorism. The leaders agreed to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific, including support for freedom of navigation, territorial integrity, a stronger regional architecture through the Quad forum, and restoration of the rule of law and the democratic process in Burma.

February 9

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with senior advisers.

The President announced the appointment of Austin Brown as Senior Director for Transportation Emissions for the Council of Environmental Quality.

The President announced the appointment of Mark Chambers as Senior Director for Building Emissions for the Council of Environmental Quality.

The President announced the appointment of Sara Gonzalez-Rothi as Senior Director for Water for the Council of Environmental Quality.

The President announced the appointment of Jayni Hein as Senior Director for the National Environmental Policy Act and Counsel for the Council of Environmental Quality.

The President announced the appointment of Matt Lee-Ashley as Senior Director for Lands and Interim Chief of Staff for the Council of Environmental Quality.

The President announced the appointment of Andrew Mayock as Federal Chief Sustainability Officer for the Council of Environmental Quality.

The President announced the appointment of Justin Pidot as General Counsel for the Council of Environmental Quality.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Milwaukee, WI, on February

16.

February 10

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President and Vice President Harris traveled to Arlington, VA, where, at the Pentagon, they met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and other senior military and civilian leadership. Later, also at the Pentagon, they and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA, toured the African Americans in Service Corridor with historian Tom Lassman and tour guide Lance Corporal Ski Waklatsi.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with President Xi Jinping of China to share his greetings and well wishes to the Chinese people on the occasion of Lunar New Year, affirm his priorities of protecting the U.S. security, prosperity, and health and preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific, and underscore his fundamental concerns about Beijing's coercive and unfair economic practices, crackdown in Hong Kong, human rights abuses in Xinjiang, and increasingly assertive actions in the region, including toward Taiwan. The leaders also exchanged views on countering the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the shared challenges of global health security, climate change, and preventing weapons proliferation.

The President announced the nomination of David Turk to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. The President announced the nomination of Julie Su to be Deputy Secretary of Labor.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the COVIDâ19 Health Equity Task Force: Mayra Alvarez; James Hildreth; Andrew Imparato; Victor Joseph; Joneigh Khaldun; Octavio Martinez; Tim Putnam; Vincent Toranzo; Mary Turner; Homer Venters; Bobby Watts; and Haeyoung Yoon.

February 11

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the State Dining Room, the President recorded a "Weekly Conversation" video for broadcast on February 13 with Neal and Samir Idnani, owners of the NaanStop restaurants in Atlanta, GA, to discuss the effects of the COVIDâ19 pandemic, its impact on small businesses, and the Biden Administration's efforts to provide continued Federal assistance. Later, he traveled to Bethesda, MD.

Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

February 12

In the morning, on the North Lawn, the President and Dr. Biden took a brief walk to look at Valentine's Day installations, spoke with reporters, and answered several questions. Then, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Then, in the Oval Office, they had an economic briefing with Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen.

In the evening, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Milwaukee, WI, on February 16.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Kalamazoo, MI, on February

18.

February 13

During the day, the President met with members of his national security team.

February 14

In the morning, the President signed an Executive order establishing the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

The White House announced that the President will meet virtually with leaders of the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations on February 19 in an engagement hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom.

The President declared an emergency in Texas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 11 and continuing.

February 15

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden and their granddaughter Naomi and her boyfriend Peter Neal returned to Washington, DC.

February 16

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, on the South Lawn, he made brief remarks to reporters and answered questions prior to boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, MD. Then, he traveled to Milwaukee, WI, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President and Gov. Anthony S. Evers traveled to General Mitchell International Airport, where, aboard Air Force One, they had a brief meeting. Then, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving early the following morning. He also participated in a conference call with Governors of States affected by recent severe winter weather in the central and southern regions to discuss the storm impact, availability of Federal assistance, and his gratitude for local first responders: including Gov. Gregory W. Abbott of Texas, Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, Gov. Andrew G. Beshear of Kentucky, Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Gov. William B. Lee of Tennessee, Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi, and Gov. J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma. Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Julie ChÃ¡vez Rodriguez also attended.

February 17

In the early morning, upon arrival at the White House, on the South Lawn, the President spoke briefly to reporters.

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, in Wolfington Hall at Georgetown University, he was greeted by

Rev. Ronald Anton and received ashes in observance of Ash Wednesday from the Rev. Brian O. McDermott.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to affirm his commitment to Israel's security and intention to strengthen all aspects of the U.S.-Israel partnership, including defense cooperation, discuss the importance of close consultation on regional security issues, including Iran, emphasize U.S. support for the recent normalization of relations between Israel and countries in the Arab and Muslim world, and underscore the importance of working to advance peace throughout the region, including between Israelis and Palestinians.

The White House announced that the President's previously announced February 18 travel to Kalamazoo, MI, had been rescheduled for February 19.

The President announced the nomination of Jennifer Abruzzo to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.

The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from November 30 through December 2, 2020.

The President declared an emergency in Oklahoma and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 8 and continuing.

February 18

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing followed by a COVIDâ19 pandemic briefing.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gregory W. Abbott of Texas to discuss the severe winter weather situation facing central and southern parts of the U.S., including Texas, and reiterate that the Federal Government will continue to assist State and local authorities in Texas to bring relief and address the critical needs of the families affected.

The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 11 and continuing.

February 19

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Situation Room, the President met virtually with leaders of the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken also attended.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Kalamazoo, MI, where, at a Pfizer Inc.'s manufacturing facility, he toured the site with Pfizer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla and Production Lead Shawn Hamilton and Gov. Gretchen E. Whitmer of Michigan and met with workers who are producing the COVIDâ19 vaccine. Counselor to the President and White House COVIDâ19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey D. Zients also attended. Later, he and Gov. Whitmer traveled to Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport in Portage, MI. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

Also in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Acting (FEMA) Administrator Robert J. Fenton, Jr., to discuss the severe winter weather situation in central and southern parts of the country, express his support to Acting

Administrator Fenton for what FEMA has done to provide generators, water, blankets, and on- going support to the people of Texas and all across the South, thank him for FEMA's role in responding to the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the role it has played in assisting with vaccination deployment, and indicate his readiness to mobilize other Federal agencies to bring additional support to the people of Texas and his intention to sign Texas's request for a major disaster declaration as soon as FEMA sends over the formal request from Gov. Gregory W. Abbott of Texas.

The President announced the nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The President announced the nomination of James Kvaal to be Under Secretary of Education.

The President announced the nomination of Richard Sauber to be General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms beginning on February 11 and continuing.

February 20

In the afternoon, at the Watergate complex, the President visited with former Sen. Robert J. Dole, Jr.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President and Dr. Biden visited and posed for a photograph with musician Kelly Clarkson, who was at the White House conducting an interview with Dr. Biden for her syndicated radio show.

The White House announce that the President will meet virtually with Prime Minister Justin

P.J. Trudeau of Canada on February 23.

February 22

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, on the South Portico, the President, Dr. Biden, and Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff participated in a moment of silence and candle- lighting ceremony in recognition of the 500,000 American lives lost due to the coronavirus pandemic.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Pilar Guzman Zavala, co-owner of Half Moon Empanadas, and Tim Eichinger, cofounder of Black Husky Brewing, to discuss his plan for providing further Federal assistance to small businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Houston, TX, on February 26.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State as a result of Hurricane Laura from August 22 through August 27, 2020.

February 23

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President recorded a "Weekly Conversation" video for broadcast on February 27 with New York City resident Erica Harris, a registered nurse supervisor who runs a COVID testing operation for NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmurst, to discuss the COVIDâ19 vaccination effort, pandemic containment efforts, and the President's proposed supplemental funding for frontline health care workers and other Federal support.

The President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi of Iraq to affirm U.S. support for Iraq's sovereignty and independence, commend the Prime Minister's leadership, discuss the recent rocket attacks against Iraqi and coalition personnel and the importance of advancing the Iraq-U.S. strategic dialogue and expanding bilateral cooperation.

The President announced the nomination of Kiran Ahuja to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management.

February 24

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President met with National Economic Council Deputy Director Sameera Fazili and National Security Council Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness Peter Harrell.

The White House announced additional details on the President's travel to Houston, TX, on February 26.

The President announced the nomination of Ron Stroman, Amber McReynolds, and Anton Hajjar to be Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.

The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms from February 8 through 20.

February 25

In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a COVIDâ19 briefing.

Also in the afternoon, outside the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci and White House COVIDâ19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey D. Zients.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to discuss Kenya-U.S. relations, emphasize the U.S. commitment to support regional peace and security, applaud Kenya's leadership in the Horn of Africa and commitment to counterterrorism, economic growth, addressing climate change, and sustainable development, review the deteriorating humanitarian and human rights crises in Ethiopia's Tigray region and the need to prevent further loss of life and ensure humanitarian access. He also had a telephone conversation with King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to discuss Saudi Arabia-U.S. relations, commend the recent release of several Saudi-American activists and Loujain al-Hathloul from custody, and review regional security concerns, including the renewed U.N.-U.S. diplomatic efforts to end the war in Yemen and the U.S. commitment to help Saudi Arabia defend its territory as it faces attacks from Iranian-aligned groups.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host a virtual Black History Month reception on February 26, with a program including prerecorded video remarks by them and Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff as well as performances by Anthony Hamilton and the St. Augustine Gospel Choir.

The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms from February 8 through 20.

February 26

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Houston, TX, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, the President participated in a telephone interview with Jorge Ramos of Univision for later broadcast.

In the afternoon, at the Harris County's Office of Emergency Management operations center, the President toured the facility and received a briefing on the recovery effort with Gov. Gregory

W. Abbott of Texas and visited with staff. Then, at the Houston Food Bank, he and Dr. Biden toured the site with Houston Food Bank President Brian Greene, recorded an interview with Ilia CalderÃ³n of Univision for later broadcast, and met with volunteers. Later, he traveled to the NRG Stadium, where he greeted members of the National Guard who were on site assisting with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's COVIDâ19 mass vaccination operation.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will meet virtually with President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico on March 1.

February 27

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to discuss House passage of H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and thank her for her leadership.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

February 28

During the day, the President made remarks via prerecorded video to workers in Alabama and other States who were voting on whether to organize a union in their workplace.

March 1

In the morning, the President traveled to New Castle, DE, where, at the New Castle Airport, he had an intelligence briefing. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

In the afternoon, the President met virtually with Sens. Thomas R. Carper, Margaret Wood Hassan, John W. Hickenlooper, Angus S. King, Jr., Joseph A. Manchin III, C. Jeanne Shaheen, R. Jon Tester, Mark R. Warner, and Richard J. Durbin.

During the day, in the Roosevelt Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with White House senior staff on immigration policy. He also met with a group of historians and authors, including Jon Meacham, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Michael Beschloss, Michael Eric Dyson, Joanne Freeman, Eddie Glaude, Jr., Annette Gordon-Reed, and Walter Isaacson.

March 2

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President joined by telephone the weekly Senate Democratic Caucus lunch meeting to urge the passage of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to speed up vaccinations and the safe reopening of schools and extend unemployment benefits, set to expire for around 11 million Americans beginning on March 14.

March 3

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. He also spoke with White House Press Secretary Jennifer R. Psaki about the progress of H.R. 1319, the American Recovery Plan Act of 2021, as it moves through the Senate negotiation process.

In the afternoon, in the Map Room, the President recorded a "Weekly Conversation" video for broadcast on March 6 with Tammy, a health care professional and single mother in Michigan, to discuss how the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, in particular the individual direct payments to U.S. taxpayers, would help her to pay her bills, improve nutrition choices for her family, and provide welcome relief during the financial stress caused by the COVID pandemic.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President signed the commission for Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, who was confirmed by the Senate for the position on March 2.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dilawar Syed to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Cahuilla Band of Indians by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of severe storms and flooding on February 14, 2019.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the La Jolla Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on February 14 and 15, 2019.

The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Eta from November 12 through 15, 2020.

March 4

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Alejandro Giammattei Falla of Guatemala to express his condolences for the 13 Guatemalan migrants who were killed in Camargo, Mexico, near the Texas border, on January 22, review joint efforts to address the impact of hurricanes Eta and Iota, and reaffirm their commitment to addressing the root causes of migration by combating corruption, promoting economic opportunity, and enhancing civilian security.

The President declared a major disaster in Idaho and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by straight-line winds on January 13.

March 5

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort nationwide.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to underscore U.S. support for the European Union and his personal commitment to repair and revitalize the U.S.-EU partnership, and noting the shared values and the world's largest trade and investment relationship, agree to suspend the tariffs related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) aircraft disputes for 4 months and work toward resolving long-running disputes at the WTO, as well as discuss the importance of close U.S.-EU cooperation to contain the COVIDâ19 pandemic and enhance global health security, pursuing a sustainable global economic recovery, tackling the climate crisis, strengthening democracy, continuing efforts to coordinate on issues of shared interest, including China, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Baltimore, MD, on March 10. The President announced the appointment of Charles Anderson as Director of Economic

Policy and Budget for the COVIDâ19 Response Team.

The President announced the appointment of Sam Berger as Director of Strategic Operations and Policy for the COVIDâ19 Response Team.

The President announced the appointment of Philip Giudice as Special Assistant to the President for Climate Policy

The President announced the appointment of Chiraag Bains as Special Assistant to the President for Criminal Justice.

The President announced the appointment of Kelliann Blazek as Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture and Rural Policy.

The President announced the appointment of Pronita Gupta as Special Assistant to the President for Labor and Workers.

The President announced the appointment of Catherine Oakar as Special Assistant to the President for Community, Public Health, and Disparities

The President announced the appointment of Alex Pascal as Special Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary for the Domestic Policy Council.

The President announced the appointment of Erin Pelton as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Adviser to the Domestic Policy Adviser.

The President announced the appointment of Erika Poethig, Special Assistant to the President for Housing and Urban Policy.

The President announced the appointment of Donald K. Sherman as Special Assistant to the President for Racial and Economic Justice.

The President announced the appointment of Terri Tanielian as Special Assistant to the President for Veterans Affairs.

The President announced the appointment of Maureen Tracey-Mooney as Special Assistant to the President for Education

The President announced the appointment of Justin Vail as Special Assistant to the President for Democracy and Civic Participation.

The President announced the appointment of Libby Washburn as Special Assistant to the President for Native Affairs.

The President announced the appointment of Leandra English as Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff for the National Economic Council.

The President announced the appointment of Seth D. Harris as Deputy Assistant to the President for Labor and Economy.

The President announced the appointment of Daniel Hornung as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy.

The President announced the appointment of Elisabeth Reynolds as Special Assistant to the President for Manufacturing and Economic Development.

The President announced the appointment of Samantha Silverberg as Special Assistant to the President for Transportation and Infrastructure Policy

The President announced the appointment of Tim Wu as Special Assistant to the President for Technology and Competition Policy.

March 6

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to discuss Senate passage of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

March 8

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the President toured the facility's COVIDâ19 vaccination section with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough and visited with staff and patients.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled travel to Baltimore, MD, on March 10 had been canceled.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and chief executive officer of Merck and Co., Inc., and Alex Gorsky, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Johnson and Johnson Services, Inc., to the White House on March 10.

The President announced the nomination of Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, USA, to be Commander in the U.S. Southern Command.

The President announced the nomination of Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, USAF, to be Commander of the U.S. Transportation Command.

March 9

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President will meet virtually with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia on March 12.

The President announced the appointment of Faisal Amin as Deputy Director of Management and Administration for the Office of Administration.

The President announced the appointment of Dan Jacobson as General Counsel for the Office of Administration.

The President announced the appointment of Dana Rosenzweig as Deputy Director of Management and Administration for Operations.

The President announced the appointment of Alicia O'Brien as Senior White House Counsel. The President announced the appointment of Jonathan Black, Elizabeth Jurinka, and Chad

Metzler as Special Assistants to the President and Senate Legislative Affairs Liaisons.

The President announced the appointment of Jim Secreto as Special Assistant to the President and Director of Confirmations.

The President announced the appointment of Maju Varghese as Director of the White House Military Office.

The President announced the appointment of Eva Kemp as Director of Presidential Correspondence.

The President announced the appointment of Amber Macdonald and Jeff Nussbaum as Senior Presidential Speechwriters.

The President announced the appointment of Clare Martorana as Federal Chief Information Officer and Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government at the Office of Management and Budget.

The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms from February 11 through 19.

March 10

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President met with Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and chief executive officer of Merck and Co., Inc., and Alex Gorsky, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Johnson and Johnson Services, Inc., and their respective senior operating officers.

During the day, the President received a briefing from members of his immigration and homeland security team on their recent visit to facilities on the U.S.-Mexico border to assess the humanitarian and security needs of U.S. immigration operations and housing units and discuss how to expedite processing and sheltering procedures for new arrivals.

March 11

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris received an economic briefing.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Delaware County, PA, on March 16.

The White House announced that the President and Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Atlanta, GA, on March 19.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nellie Liang to be Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lily Batchelder to be Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ben Harris to be Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan Davidson to be Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Melanie Egorin to be Assistant Secretary for Legislation at the Department of Health and Human Services.

March 12

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will meet virtually with Prime Minister

MicheÃ¡l Martin of Ireland on March 17.

The President announced the appointment of Rose Vela as Director of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.

March 14

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

March 15

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Delaware County, PA, on March 16.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Atlanta, GA, on March 19.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher C. Fonzone to be General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The President announced his intention to nominate Janie Simms Hipp to be General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate Leslie B. Kiernan to be General Counsel of the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Todd S. Kim to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division at the Department of Justice.

The President announced the appointment of Eugene B. Sperling as White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator and Senior Adviser to the President.

March 16

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Prior to boarding Marine One on the South Lawn, he spoke with reporters and answered questions. Upon arrival at Philadelphia International Airport, while still aboard Air Force One, he signed the commission for Secretary of the Interior Debra A. Haaland, who was confirmed for the position on March 15. Then, he traveled to Chester, PA. Later, he traveled to Darby, PA, where, at the Darby Borough Recreation Center, he recorded an interview with George R. Stephanopoulos of ABC News for later broadcast. Then, he traveled to Greenville, DE, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President traveled to his residence, where he remained overnight. Later, he was briefed on the shootings at three different massage parlor and spa locations in Acworth, GA, and Atlanta, GA.

March 17

In the morning, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President attended mass in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Later, he traveled to New Castle, DE, where, at the New Castle Airport, he had an intelligence briefing. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

Also in the morning, the President received a telephone briefing from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher A. Wray on the March 16 spa shootings in Acworth, GA, and Atlanta, GA.

In the afternoon, the President delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the Congressional Friends of Ireland virtual luncheon.

During the day, the President dropped by Vice President Kamala D. Harris's virtual meeting with First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill of Northern Ireland in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The President and Vice President expressed their strong support for the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, underscoring the U.S. commitment to preserving this hard-won peace, conveyed support for the Northern Ireland Protocol, and encouraged the leaders to continue working together toward a forward-looking Northern Ireland with a prosperous economy that reflects the identities and aspirations of all traditions.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Columbus, OH, on March 23.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jose W. Fernandez to be Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment at the Department of State.

March 18

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 Response Team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the national vaccination effort, followed by an economic briefing.

During the day, the President hosted a virtual meeting with Permanent Representatives from the U.N. Security Council, to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to values-based global leadership and reengagement with international institutions, in particular the United Nations; reiterate the

importance of working with global partners and through multilateral institutions to end the COVIDâ19 pandemic, improve global health security, and ensure that nations drive an equitable and sustainable economic recovery; note the need for the Security Council action on a range of regional crises, including those in Burma, Ethiopia, Libya, Syria, and Yemen; and announce the

U.S. intention to formally join the U.N.'s Group of Friends on Climate and Security. U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John F. Kerry, and Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer also attended.

March 19

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Prior to boarding Marine One on the South Lawn, he spoke with reporters and answered questions. Then, he traveled to Marietta, GA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, while still aboard Air Force One, the President met with Vice President Kamala D. Harris, who traveled separately and joined the President in Georgia. Then, they boarded Marine One and traveled to Atlanta, GA, where, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they toured the facility with Director Rochelle P. Walensky, COVIDâ19 Response Incident Manager Henry Walke, and COVIDâ19 Response Chief Health Equity Officer Leandris Liburd on the fight against the COVIDâ19 pandemic. Rep. Nikema Williams also attended. Later, at Emory University, in Convocation Hall, he and Vice President Harris met with Georgia Asian American leaders, State legislators, and community advocates to discuss the ongoing attacks and threats against the community. Director of the Office of Public Engagement Cedric L. Richmond and National Economic Council Deputy Director Sameera Fazili also attended. Also in Convocation Hall, they met with Sens. Raphael G. Warnock and T. Jonathan Ossoff, Rep. Lucia K. McBath, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta, GA, and Fair Fight Founder and 2018 Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Y. Abrams.

Also in the afternoon, while at Emory University, the President met with Atlanta resident Amanda Pattillo and her son and Alpharetta, GA, resident Preston Lee and his partner, who had written the President letters, and posed for photographs with Vice President Harris.

In the evening, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Columbus, OH, on

March 23.

The President announced his intention to nominate C. William Nelson to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dawn O'Connell to be Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the Department of Health and Human Services.

March 21

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

March 22

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, in the Library, the President met virtually with the Senate Democratic Caucus during their annual retreat.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Columbus, OH, on March 23.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lina M. Khan to be a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Territory of Guam by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for the Other Needs AssistanceâLost Wages Assistance (ONAâLWA) program that was authorized as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVIDâ19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for the Other Needs AssistanceâLost Wages Assistance (ONAâLWA) program that was authorized as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVIDâ19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.

March 23

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. He also received a briefing on the shooting at the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, CO, on March 22 from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher A. Wray.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Columbus, OH, where, at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, he met with Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Jared S. Polis of Colorado to discuss the shooting in Boulder.

The White House announced that the President will meet virtually with the European Council during its summit on March 25.

March 24

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Mayor Sam Weaver of Boulder, CO, to discuss the March 22 shooting at the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, the President and Dr. Biden met with, posed for photographs, and recorded a "Weekly Conversation" video for broadcast on March 27 with professional soccer players and equal pay advocates Megan A. Rapinoe and Margaret M. Purce to discuss the challenges faced by women athletes, women professionals and workers generally, and the ongoing fight to achieve equal pay for equal work.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Pittsburgh, PA, on March 31. The President announced his intention to nominate Adrianne Todman to be Deputy

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

March 25

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President participated virtually in a summit of the European Council, meeting with the heads of state or government of the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) chaired by European Council President Charles Michel, to reaffirm the

U.S. commitment to revitalizing relations with the European Union, noting our shared democratic values and the world's largest trade and investment partnership, call for close cooperation on common challenges, including combating COVIDâ19, tackling the threat of climate change, deepening economic ties, and pursuing shared foreign policy interests, including China and Russia, and note the need for continued U.S.-EU engagement on Turkey, the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and the Western Balkans.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the virtual White House Passover celebration hosted by Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff in the South Court Auditorium in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece to congratulate Greece on the celebration of its bicentennial, discuss Greece-U.S. relations, including growing defense cooperation, including through the U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, and agree to work together to address the threat of climate change, pursue a sustainable economic recovery, and coordinate on issues of shared interest, including energy security, China, Russia, and the Western Balkans.

March 26

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had an economic briefing. Later, he traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his private residence, he remained overnight. His son Hunter, daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen, and their son Beau Biden, Jr., accompanied him.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom to underscore their continued commitment to combating COVIDâ19 and ensuring global health security, discuss the importance of developing ambitious climate goals, noting the opportunities provided by the Leaders Summit on Climate and the U.K.'s Group of Nations (Gâ7) Presidency, agree to work closely together on shared foreign policy priorities, including China and Iran, and affirm the importance of preserving political stability in Northern Ireland.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Pittsburgh, PA, on March 31.

The White House announced that the President will welcome 40 world leaders virtually to the Leaders Summit on Climate at the White House on April 22 and 23.

The President announced his intention to nominate Seema Nanda to be Solicitor at the Department of Labor.

The President announced his intention to nominate Victoria Wassmer to be Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Maryanne Donaghy to be Assistant Secretary for Accountability and Whistleblower Protection at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald Davis to be Director of the U.S. Marshals Service.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jocelyn Samuels to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gayle Conelly Manchin to be Federal Cochair of the Appalachian Regional Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel J. Kritenbrink to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brian A. Nichols to be Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brett M. Holmgren to be Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research at the Department of State.

March 28

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

The President declared a major disaster for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribe's efforts in the areas affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVIDâ19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.

March 29

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Officer Building, the President and Vice President Harris received a briefing on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the effort to vaccinate the U.S. population. Later, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, he and Dr. Biden placed a bouquet of flowers at the base of the wall and observed a moment of silence.

March 30

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President spoke via prerecorded video to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during its 2021 Virtual Legislative Summit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tiffany Cunningham to be a judge on the

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Candace Jackson-Akiwumi to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Deborah Boardman and Lydia Griggsby to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julien Neals and Zahid N. Quraishi to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

The President announced his intention to nominate Florence Y. Pan to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Regina Rodriguez to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

The President announced his intention to nominate Margaret Strickland to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rupa Ranga Puttagunta to be a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

March 31

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA, where, at the Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center, he recorded an interview with Sage Steele of ESPN for later broadcast.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. He also delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the National Center on Transgender Equality's "Trans Equality Now Awards" virtual ceremony to commemorate Trans Day of Visibility.

The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, landslides, and mudslides from February 8 through 19.

April 1

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch.

April 2

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight.

He also received multiple briefings on the vehicular attack at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol from Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine to affirm U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression in the Donbas and Crimea, emphasize his administration's commitment to revitalize the strategic partnership in support of President Zelenskiy's plan to tackle corruption and implement a reform agenda based on shared democratic values that delivers justice, security, and prosperity to the people of Ukraine, and discuss Ukraine-U.S. cooperation to contain the COVIDâ19 pandemic and strengthen democracy in the region.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan to the White House on April 16.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald Moultrie to be Under Secretary for Intelligence and Security at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J. McCord to be Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Brown to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment at the Department of Defense.

April 4

The White House announced that the President will travel to Alexandria, VA, on April 6.

April 5

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

April 6

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Alexandria, VA. Later, he returned to Washington,

DC.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robin Carnahan as Administrator of the

General Services Administration.

April 7

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, in the Oval Office, the President was notified of the shooting in Rock Hill, SC, in which a local doctor and author, Robert Lesslie, his wife Barbara, their grandchildren Adah and Noah, and heating and air conditioning technician James Lewis, were killed when a gunman entered the home.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan to express strong U.S. support for Jordan, underscore the importance of King Abdullah II's leadership to the U.S. and the region and Jordan's important role in the region generally, and discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on multiple political, economic, and security issues, including U.S. support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Anderson to be Solicitor of the Department of the Interior.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mohsin Syed to be Assistant Secretary for Government Affairs at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia Ross to be Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The President declared a major disaster in Washington and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from December 29, 2020, to January 16, 2021.

April 8

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a briefing by members of their COVIDâ19 pandemic response team.

The President announced his intention to nominate David Chipman to be Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives at the Department of Justice.

April 9

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced his intention to nominate Matthew Quinn to be Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas L. Parker to be Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health at the Department of Labor.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ali Nouri to be Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nuria Fernandez to be Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration at the Department of Transportation.

April 10

During the day, the President met with his senior advisers.

April 11

During the day, the President met with his senior advisers.

April 12

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President was briefed on the police-involved shooting in Brooklyn Center, MN, on April 11. He also had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Timothy J. Walz of Minnesota and Mayor Mike Elliott of Brooklyn Center to discuss the shooting that took place during a traffic stop in which Daunte Wright was killed by an officer.

The President announced his intention to nominate John Tien to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jen Easterly to be Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ur Mendoza Jaddou to be Director of

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Chris Magnus to be Commissioner of

U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan Meyer to be General Counsel at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Silvers to be Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christine Abizaid to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The President announced his intention to nominate Chris Inglis to be National Cyber Director.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christine E. Wormuth to be Secretary of the Army.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gilbert Cisneros to be Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Anne Milgram to be Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration at the Department of Justice.

The President announced his intention to nominate Susanna V. Blume to be Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Marcela Escobari to be Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate C.S. Eliot Kang to be Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth A. Polite to be Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Division at the Department of Justice.

The President announced his intention to nominate Todd Robinson to be Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher H. Schroeder to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice.

April 13

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir

Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss regional and global issues, including their intention to pursue a strategic stability dialogue on a range of arms control and emerging security issues, building on the extension of the New START Treaty. President Biden stated the U.S. commitment to act firmly in defense of its national interests in response to Russia's actions, such as cyber intrusions and election interference, emphasized unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing concern over Russia's military buildup in occupied Crimea and on Ukraine's borders and calling on Russia to deescalate tensions, and reaffirmed his goal of improving Russia-U.S. relations, beginning with a meeting in a third country in the coming months.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with former President George W. Bush to discuss U.S. military operations in Afghanistan and inform him of his decision to begin a full draw-down of U.S. servicemembers on May 1 and complete the withdrawal by September 11.

The White House announced that the President had accepted an invitation from Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to deliver an address to a joint session of the Congress on April 28.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Santos to be Director of the U.S. Census Bureau at the Department of Commerce.

April 14

In the morning, the President accompanied Dr. Biden to a medical appointment for a procedure. Later, in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Arlington, VA, where, in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery, he paid his respects to U.S. servicemembers who have paid the ultimate

sacrifice in the most recent U.S. conflicts. Arlington National Cemetery Executive Director Karen Durham-Aguilera and Senior Enlisted Adviser Sgt. Maj. Patrick D. Thomas, USA, also attended.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai of Afghanistan to discuss their continued commitment to a strong bilateral partnership following the planned departure of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and affirmed joint respect and gratitude for the sacrifices made by U.S. forces, alongside North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and operational partners, as well as by the Afghan people and Afghan servicemembers over the past two decades. President Biden emphasized continued U.S. support for the Afghan people, including through continued development, humanitarian, and security assistance and reaffirmed with President Ghani a shared conviction that every effort should be made to achieve a political settlement so that the Afghan people can live in peace. He also had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to underscore their strong commitment to the transatlantic relationship, pledge to continue working closely together on shared priorities, including combating COVIDâ19, strengthening global health security, and addressing the climate crisis, express concern about the buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine's borders and in occupied Crimea, reaffirming their mutual support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and thank Chancellor Merkel for Germany's contributions to NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, agreeing to continue supporting efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tommy P. Beaudreau to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior.

The President announced his intention to nominate Meera Joshi to be Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Faisal Amin to be Chief Financial Officer at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher Coes to be Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Shannon Estenoz to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior.

The President announced his intention to nominate Radhika Fox to be Assistant Administrator for Water at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michal Ilhana Freedhoff to be Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Protection at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jill Hruby to be Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Winnie Stachelberg to be Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget at the Department of the Interior.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tanya Trujillo to be Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the Department of the Interior.

The President announced the appointment of Erika L. Moritsugu as Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison.

April 15

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Moon Jae-in of South Korea to the White House in late May.

The President announced his intention to nominate Larry E. AndrÃ©, Jr., to be Ambassador to Somalia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth Moore Aubin to be Ambassador to Algeria.

The President announced his intention to nominate Steven C. Bondy to be Ambassador to Bahrain.

The President announced his intention to nominate Maria E. Brewer to be Ambassador to Lesotho.

The President announced his intention to nominate Marc E. Knapper to be Ambassador to Vietnam.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher J. Lamora to be Ambassador to Cameroon.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tulinabo S. Mushingi to be Ambassador to Angola and Ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Raynor to be Ambassador to Senegal and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau.

The President announced his intention to nominate Eugene S. Young to be Ambassador to the Congo.

The President announced his intention to nominate Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat to be Director General of the U.S. Foreign Service and the Chair of the Board of the Foreign Service at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Karen E. Donfried to be Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Barbara A. Leaf to be Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mary Catherine Phee to be Assistant Secretary for African Affairs at the Department of State and member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michele J. Sison to be Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gentry O. Smith to be Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Anne A. Witkowsky to be Assistant Secretary for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization at the Department of State.

April 16

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

Also in the morning, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris received a briefing from their homeland security team on the shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, IN.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan. They also had lunch and tea together.

In the evening, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to nominate Pamela Melroy to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sarah Bianchi and Jayme White to be Deputy U.S. Trade Representatives.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robin Ashton to be Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Bonnie to be Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gwen Graham to be Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs at the Department of Education.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mara E. Karlin to be Assistant Secretary for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Taryn Mackenzie Williams to be Assistant Secretary of Disability and Employment Policy at the Department of Labor.

April 17

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, at the Wilmington Country Club, he played golf with Ron Olivere, the father-in-law of the President's late son Beau, and Counselor to the President Steven J. Ricchetti and spoke briefly with reporters and answered questions. Later, he traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

April 18

In the afternoon, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and Dr. Biden attended mass and their grandson Hunter's confirmation. Then, they returned to their residence.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

April 19

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with family members of George Floyd, who died during an arrest by police officers in Minneapolis, MN, on May 25, 2020, including Mr. Floyd's brother Philonise, to extend his prayers as the trial of former police Ofc. Derek Chauvin continued.

April 20

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President participated in a virtual tour of the Proterra electric bus manufacturing facility in Greenville, SC, viewed demonstrations of itsbatteries and electric vehicles, and visited with employees, joined by Mayor Knox White of Greenville. Later, in the Private Dining Room, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris watched on television the announcement of a guilty verdict in the trial of former police Ofc. Derek Chauvin in the 2020 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis with members of their staff. Following the announcement, he had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Timothy J. Walz of Minnesota and Philonise and Gianna Floyd, brother and daughter, respectively, of Mr. Floyd.

The President announced his intention to nominate Deirdre Hamilton to be a member of the National Mediation Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia Hogan, Catherine McLaughlin, and Shirley Sagawa to be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

The President announced his intention to nominate Evelyn M. Fujimoto and Lori Peek to be members of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority: Beth Prichard Geer, Robert P. Klein, Kimberly Caudle Lewis, and Michelle Moore.

April 21

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to discuss preparations for the upcoming Leaders Summit on Climate, efforts to defeat the COVIDâ19 pandemic and collaborate on public health responses and global health security, and the ongoing detention of two Canadian citizens, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, by the Government of China.

The President announced his intention to nominate Stacey A. Dixon to be Principal Deputy Director for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ely Ratner to be Assistant Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rena Bitter to be Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs at the Department of State.

The President declared that a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms from February 11 through 19.

April 22

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carlos Monje, Jr., to be Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Amitabha Bose to be Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Shalanda H. Baker to be Director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to be Director of the Office of Science at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Hampshire to be Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Monica P. Medina to be Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Science Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Bryan Newland to be Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carol A. "Annie" Petsonk to be Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Frank A. Rose to be Principal Deputy Administrator for National Nuclear Security at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Margaret Vo Schaus to be Chief Financial Officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rick Spinrad to be Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tracy Stone-Manning to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management at the Department of the Interior.

April 23

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had an economic briefing. Later, in the Situation Room, he participated in a virtual conference with senior leadership of the Department of Defense.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to convey his interest in a constructive bilateral relationship with expanded areas of cooperation and effective management of disagreements and agree to hold a bilateral meeting on the margins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in June to discuss the full range of bilateral and regional issues.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Atlanta, GA, on April 29.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Cornwall, United Kingdom, on June 13 and 14 and Brussels, Belgium, on June 14.

The President announced his intention to nominate Donald M. Remy to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The President announced his intention to nominate Solomon Greene to be Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Helaine Greenfeld to be Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs at the Department of Justice.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rajesh D. Nayak to be Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Labor.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kimberly L. Jones to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brenda S. Sue Fulton to be Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Donald Lu to be Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher P. Maier to be Assistant Secretary for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sarah Margon to be Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Deborah G. Rosenblum to be Assistant Secretary for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Shawn Skelly to be Assistant Secretary for Readiness a the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jessica Lewis to be Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the Department of State.

The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from February 27 through March 14.

April 24

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Greenville, DE. Upon arrival, they traveled to their residence.

In the afternoon, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and his sister Valerie Biden Owens attended mass. Then, he returned to his residence, where he remained overnight.

April 25

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Atlanta, GA, on April 29.

April 26

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss their commitment to India-U.S. cooperation in the fight against COVIDâ19, pledge steadfast U.S. support for the people of India who have been impacted by the recent surge in COVIDâ19 cases, including the provision of emergency assistance, oxygen-related supplies, vaccine materials, and therapeutics, and resolve continued coordination.

The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 25 and 26.

April 27

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on April 30. The President announced his intention to nominate Frank Kendall to be Secretary of the Air

Force.

The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas A. Monheim to be Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gina Ortiz Jones to be Under Secretary of the Air Force.

The President announced his intention to nominate Meredith Berger to be Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment at the Department of the Navy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Connor to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Works at the Department of the Army.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ed Gonzalez to be Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Caroline Krass to be General Counsel at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher P. Lu to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform, with the Rank of Ambassador, at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lee Satterfield to be Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Adam M. Scheinman to be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, with the Rank of Ambassador, for the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Heidi Shyu to be Under Secretary for Research and Engineering at the Department of Defense.

The President announced the appointment of Celeste Drake as Director of Made in America at the Office of Management and Budget.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt to be Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alejandra Y. Castillo to be Assistant Secretary for Economic Development at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mark ColÃ³n to be Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Javier Guzman to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division at the Department of Justice.

The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth Watson to be Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Labor.

April 28

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, upon arrival at the U.S. Capitol, the President and Dr. Biden were greeted by Senate Sergeant at Arms Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson, USA, House Sergeant at Arms Maj. Gen.

William Walker, USA, and Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton and participated in a photo line with the Escort Committee. Following his address to the Joint Session of Congress, he and Dr. Biden participated in another photo line with employees of the U.S. Capitol.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Yorktown, VA, on May 3.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cathy Harris to be Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Geraldine Richmond to be Under Secretary for Science at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the National Council on the Humanities: Daryl Baldwin (Kinwalaniihsia); Genine Macks Fidler; Beverly Gage; and Lynette Young Overby.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sean Burton to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate Karen Hedlund to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sylvia E. Johnson, Steve Owens, and Jennifer Sass to be member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew Light to be Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jane Nishida to be Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey Prieto to be General Counsel at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Roberto Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at the Department of Education.

The President announced his intention to nominate Samuel T. Walsh to be General Counsel at the Department of Energy.

The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from January 31 through February 2.

April 29

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded an interview with Craig Melvin of NBC News's "Today" program for later broadcast. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Fort Benning, GA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Lawson Army Airfield, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Plains, GA, where, they met with former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter at their home. Tony Lowden, pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church Plains in Plains, also attended. Later, they traveled to Lawrenceville, GA, where, at Gwinnett County Airport at Briscoe Field, he met with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta.

Also in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation, reiterating their willingness to negotiate, and propose another potential in-person meeting in the near future.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Duluth, GA, where, at the Infinite Energy Center, they participated in a Democratic National Committee drive-in car rally. While in Duluth, he and Dr. Biden also met with Georgia "Dreamers" Jaime Rangel, Jennifer Zenteno, Raymond Partolan, Israel Arce Perez, and Cris Ramirez to discuss his call on Congress to pass the U.S. Citizenship Act and bring relief to "Dreamers." Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Moon Jae-in of South Korea to the White House on May 21.

The President announced his intention to nominate David Estudillo and Tana Lin to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christine O'Hearn to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

April 30

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to express his condolences for the loss of life in the stampede that occurred during the observance of Lag B'Omer at the foot of Mount Meron on April 29.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Later, he traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

May 1

The White House announced that the President will travel to Lake Charles, LA, on May 6.

May 2

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Norfolk, VA, on May 3.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Yorktown, VA, on May 3.

The White House announced that the President will travel to New Orleans, LA, on May 6. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Lake Charles, LA, on

May 6.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on May 7.

May 3

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Yorktown, VA, where, at Yorktown Elementary School, they were greeted by Principal Kelly Denny, York County School Division Superintendent Victor D. Shandor, Chief Operations Officer James Carroll, Chief Academic Officer Candi Skinner, and Associate Director of School Administration Cheryl Parr, and Rep. Elaine G. Luria and her daughter Violette. Then, they toured the fifth-grade classroom of Cindy Bertamini and visited with students. Then, in front of Yorktown High School, they visited with a group of staff and students, including members of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, and posed for photographs. Later, they traveled to Chesapeake, VA. Upon arrival at Hampton Roads Executive Airport, they traveled to Portsmouth, VA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, at Tidewater Community CollegeâPortsmouth campus, the President and Dr. Biden were greeted by Tidewater Community College President Marcia Conston, and Board Chair Cynthia "Cindy" S. Free and Vice Chair Lynn B. Clements. Then, they visited the HVAC systems classroom of Harlan "Skip" Krepcik, met with faculty and students, and participated in a photo line. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will travel to New London, CT, on May 19.

May 4

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nuhayyan of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates, to reaffirm the longstanding U.A.E.-U.S. partnership, congratulate the Crown Prince on the U.A.E.'s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence, and reflect on collaboration on issues ranging from space to climate to defense and security, including Afghanistan, the nuclear and regional dimensions of the threat posed by Iran, the common quest for de-escalation and peace in the Middle Peace, and the humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. The President underlined the strategic importance of the normalization of U.A.E.- Israel relations.

The President declared a major disaster in Oregon and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from February 11 through 15.

The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms from February 11 through 19.

May 5

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at Taqueria Las Gemelas, he informed co-owner Josh Phillips that the restaurant had been awarded the first Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant in the county, purchased lunch, visited with staff and patrons, and made brief remarks.

The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 25 and 26.

May 6

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Lake Charles, LA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA, where, at the Sewerage and Water Board Carrollton Plant, he toured treatment facilities, including some water pumps undergoing repair, with Sewerage and Water Board Executive Director Ghassan Korban, Chief of Staff Christy Harowski, Purification Superintendent Chad Lavoie, Interim General Superintendent Ron Spooner, and engineer Kaitlin Tamryk, spoke with officials about the importance of updating the Nation's aging infrastructure, and visited with employees. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Infrastructure and Chief Resilience Officer Ramsey Green of New Orleans, LA, also attended. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President delivered remarks via prerecorded video to a virtual National Day of Prayer event for broadcast on pray.com, SiriusXM channel 154, Direct TV, Audacy, and multiple Facebook groups.

May 7

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, they had an economic briefing. Later, in the Blue Room, they met with Secretary of Transportation Peter P.M. Buttigieg, Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh, and Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, arriving in the evening. In the evening, at Camp David, the President remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will meet with congressional leadership on May 12 to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation: Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin O. McCarthy; and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Republican Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, John A. Barrasso III, Roy D. Blunt, Michael D. Crapo, Patrick J. Toomey, and Roger F. Wicker to the White House to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation.

May 8

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the Global Citizen's "Vax Live" concert to encourage people to get the COVIDâ19 vaccine.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from March 25 through April 3.

May 9

In the morning, the President was briefed on the Colonial Pipeline shutdown that resulted from a ransomware attack on the system's information technology network and directed Federal agencies to bring their resources to bear to help alleviate fuel shortages in affected East Coast States.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President, Vice President Kamala D. Harris, and Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh placed a call to Secretary Walsh's mother Mary and left a message on her voicemail.

May 10

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met virtually with leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's eastern flank allies at a summit of the Bucharest Nine (B9) hosted by Presidents Klaus Iohannis of Romania and Andrzej Duda of Poland to discuss shared challenges, including global health security, climate change, energy security, and global economic recovery. President Biden expressed U.S. support for enhancing NATO's deterrence and defense posture, as well as the importance of allies increasing their resilience against harmful economic and political actions by strategic competitors. Later, in the Oval Office, he had separate meetings with Sens. Thomas

R. Carper and Joseph A. Manchin III to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation.

During the day, the President received additional briefings on the Colonial Pipeline shutdown that resulted from a ransomware attack on the system's information technology network.

The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms from February 11 through 13.

May 11

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Sen. Kyrsten L. Sinema to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Dearborn, MI, on May 18.

May 12

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President signed an Executive order on improving U.S. cybersecurity. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin

Netanyahu to condemn the recent rocket attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups, including against Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, convey U.S. support for Israel's security and legitimate right to defend itself and its people, while protecting civilians, share his conviction that Jerusalem must be a place of peace, and update the Prime Minister on U.S. diplomatic engagement with regional partners, including Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar, as well as with Palestinian officials.

Also during the day, in the Blue Room, the President recorded an interview with Lawrence O'Donnell of MSNBC for later broadcast.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gustavo A. GelpÃ, Jr., to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Eunice C. Lee to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Veronica S. Rossman to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Angel Kelley to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lauren J. King to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

The President announced his intention to nominate Karen M. Williams to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

May 13

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced his intention to nominate Catherine E. Lhamon to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education.

The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms from February 10 through 16.

The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides from March 8 through 18.

May 14

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the West Wing Lobby, the President participated in a departure photo opportunity with Meredith Webster, Domestic Policy Council Director Susan E. Rice's Chief of Staff, and members of her family and answered a question from a reporter. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with six "Dreamers" working in health care, education, and agriculture to discuss their experiences on the frontlines of the COVIDâ19 pandemic, reiterate his support for "Dreamers," Temporary Protected Status holders, farmworkers, and other essential immigrant workers, and call on the Senate to pass the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 to provide them with a pathway to citizenship and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an economic briefing.

May 15

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Greenville, DE.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reaffirm his strong support for Israel's right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza, condemn these indiscriminate attacks against towns and cities across Israel, share his grave concern about the intercommunal violence across Israel and violent confrontations in the West Bank, and encourage continued steps to hold violent extremists accountable and establish calm, while also voicing his support for steps to enable the Palestinian people to enjoy the dignity, security, freedom, and economic opportunity that they deserve and affirming the need for a two-state solution. The President also updated the Prime Minister on high-level U.S. engagement with regional partners on this issue, discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts, raised concerns about the safety and security of journalists, and reinforced the need to ensure their protection.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority to convey the U.S. commitment to strengthening the U.S.-

Palestinian partnership, discuss the current tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank, and express the shared desire for Jerusalem to be a place of peaceful coexistence for people of all faiths and backgrounds. President Biden updated President Abbas on U.S. diplomatic engagement concerning the ongoing conflict and stressed the need for Hamas to cease firing rockets into Israel, expressed his support for steps to enable the Palestinian people to enjoy the dignity, security, freedom, and economic opportunity that they deserve, highlighting the recent U.S. decision to resume assistance to the Palestinian people, including economic and humanitarian assistance to benefit Palestinians in the West bank and Gaza, and underscored his strong commitment to a two-state solution as the best path to reach a just and lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

May 16

During the day, the President and Dr. Biden delivered remarks via prerecorded video at a virtual observance of Eid al-Fitr to commemorate the end of Ramadan.

May 17

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Then, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reiterate his firm support for Israel's right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks, welcome efforts to address intercommunal violence and bring calm to Jerusalem, encourage Israel to make every effort to ensure the protection of innocent civilians, discuss progress in Israel's military operations against Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza, and expressed his support for a cease-fire and U.S. engagement with Egypt and other partners toward that end.

The White House that the President had reinstated Michael Kuperberg as Executive Director of the U.S. Global Change Research Program, from which position he had been removed and reassigned to the Department of Energy in November of 2020.

May 18

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, on the tarmac, he spoke with Rep. Rashida H. Tlaib. Then, he traveled to Dearborn, MI.

In the afternoon, at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, the President toured manufacturing facilities with Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer James D. Farley, Jr., Executive Chairman William C. Ford, Jr., and Dearborn Truck Plant and Rouge Electric Vehicle Center Plant Manager Corey Williams and United Auto Workers President Rory Gamble, visited with employees, and met with Gov. Gretchen E. Whitmer of Michigan. Then, he visited the vehicle testing site and test-drove an all-electric Fâ150 pickup truck. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

May 19

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the situation in Gaza, Israel's progress in degrading the capabilities of Hamas and other terrorist elements, and ongoing diplomatic efforts by regional governments and the U.S. toward achieving significant de-escalation on the path to a cease-fire. Then, he traveled to North Kingstown, RI. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. Upon arrival at Quonset Point Air National Guard Base, he traveled to New London, CT.

In the afternoon, following his commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the presentation of commissions and degrees, he shook the hands of all the graduating cadets and accepted a ceremonial sword as a gift from the graduating class. Then, he met with Gov.

Edward M. Lamont, Jr., of Connecticut and participated in a photo line. Later, he traveled to North Kingstown, RI. Upon arrival at Quonset Point Air National Guard Base, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will award the Medal of Honor to Col. Ralph Puckett, Jr., USA (Ret.), for conspicuous gallantry during the Korean war, on May 21.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Cleveland, OH, on May 27. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a

Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Guillermo Alberto Santiago Lasso Mendoza as President of Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador, on May 24: Linda Thomas-Greenfield (head of delegation); Michael J. Fitzpatrick; Julie Chung; and Juan Gonzalez.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jennifer L. Homendy to be Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board.

May 20

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Dr.

Biden also met with the 2020 Kennedy Center Honorees, who were recognized for their significant contributions to American culture through the performing arts: choreographer and actor Debbie Allen and her husband Norm Nixon; musician Joan Baez and her granddaughter Jasmine Jankelow-Harris; musician Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood; violinist and educator Midori Goto and her business partner Charles Danziger; actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver. David M. Rubenstein, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Deborah F. Rutter, President, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and the President's sister Valerie Biden Owens also attended.

Also in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss international diplomatic efforts to achieve a cease-fire in the conflict with Gaza, commend his decision to end hostilities, and reiterate his support for Israel's right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Gaza.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt to discuss mutual efforts to achieve a cease-fire that will bring an end to the current hostilities in Israel and Gaza.

Also during the day, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with leaders of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities to emphasize their administration's commitment to AA and NH/PI communities and acknowledge the importance of standing up against hate crimes and advancing racial equity. Domestic Policy Council Susan E. Rice, White House Director of Public Engagement Cedric L. Richmond and Associate Director Howard Ou, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison Erika L. Moritsugu also attended.

The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from February 27 through March 4.

May 21

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President welcomed President Moon Jae-in of South Korea. Later, in the Oval Office, they had a restricted bilateral meeting. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and National Security Council Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific Kurt Campbell and Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania Edgard Kagan; and Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong, Director of National Security Suh Hoon, Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Hyoung-zhin, and Ambassador to the U.S. Lee Soo-hyuck of South Korea also attended.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Cory A. Booker to discuss the status of police reform legislation.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Camp David, MD, on May 22.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Cleveland, OH, on May 27. The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on May 28.

May 22

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Camp David, MD. Their son Hunter, his wife Melissa Cohen, and their son Beau Biden, Jr.; and their grandchildren Natalie and Hunter accompanied them.

May 23

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

May 24

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed by National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan on Belarus's grounding of Ryanair Flight 4978 between European Union member states Greece and Lithuania on May 23 and the subsequent removal and detention of Belarusian dissident journalist Raman Pratasevich and his girlfriend, Sofia Sapega.

In the afternoon, following his briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters, the President visited with FEMA staff and thanked them for their hard work and dedication. FEMA Acting Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery David Bibo also attended. He also participated in an Oval Office signing ceremony for H.R. 1318, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, with Sens. Lisa A. Murkowski and Daniel S. Sullivan and Rep. Donald E. Young.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt to thank Egypt for its successful diplomacy and coordination with the U.S. to end the recent hostilities in Israel and Gaza and ensure violence does not reoccur, consult on the urgent need to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza and support rebuilding efforts, and discuss his request that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visit the region for follow up on these urgent needs. They also discussed other regional security issues, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project, where President Biden acknowledged Egypt's concerns about access to Nile River waters and underscored the U.S. interest in achieving a diplomatic resolution that meets the legitimate needs of Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia, their commitment to upholding Libyan plans for national elections in December and the removal of all foreign military and irregular forces from the country, and their support for the Iraqi Government's efforts to achieve full sovereignty and independence.

May 25

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris met with members of the family of George Floyd, who died during an arrest by police officers in Minneapolis, MN, on May 25, 2020, on the first anniversary of his death, to discuss the progress of police reform legislation: daughter Gianna Floyd and her mother Roxie Washington; brothers Philonise, Rodney, and Terrence Floyd; and nephew Brandon Williams. Mr. Floyd's attorney, Ben Crump, also attended.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wilmington, DE, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, at Chandler Funeral Homes and Crematory, the President and his son Hunter paid their respects to the family of Norma Long, who worked for President Biden's former Senate Office for over 30 years. Then, he traveled to his residence in Greenville, DE. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Joint Base LangleyâEustis in Hampton, VA, on May 28.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Tulsa, OK, on June 1. The White House announced that the President will meet with President Vladimir

Vladimirovich Putin of Russia in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 16.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, on June

16.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of

the Commission of Fine Arts: Peter Cook; Hazel R. Edwards; Justin G. Moore; and Billie Tsien.

May 26

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President received a briefing on the shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light-rail yard in San Jose, CA, from Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Tulsa, OK, on June 1. The President announced his intention to nominate Brian Nelson to be Under Secretary for

Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa Brown to be General Counsel at the Department of Education.

The President announced his intention to nominate Matt Olsen to be Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division at the Department of Justice.

The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth Rosenberg to be Assistant Secretary for Terrorism Financing at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gwynne A. Wilcox to be member of the National Labor Relations Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Arun Venkataraman to be Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and Assistant Secretary for Global Markets at the Department of Commerce.

May 27

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation. Later, he traveled to Cleveland, OH, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, on the tarmac, he spoke with Rep. Marcia C. Kaptur. Then, he traveled to Cuyahoga Community College, where he toured the Manufacturing Technology Center, viewed student demonstrations, and participated in a photo line. Later, while en route to the airport, he stopped by Honey Hut Ice Cream, purchased ice cream, visited with staff and patrons, and answered questions from reporters. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Nebraska by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State as a result of a severe winter storm, straight-line winds, and flooding from March 9 through July 14, 2019.

May 28

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Alexandria, VA, where, at the Sportrock Climbing Center, they toured the facility with Gov. Ralph S. Northam and visited with staff and patrons.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Hampton, VA. Later, they traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on May 30. The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Arlington, VA,

on May 31.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Tulsa, OK, on June 1. The President announced his intention to nominate Rufus Gifford to be Chief of Protocol,

with the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service, at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kathleen S. Miller to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).

The President announced his intention to nominate Larry D. Turner to be Inspector General at the Department of Labor.

May 30

In the morning, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and Dr. Biden attended mass with their daughter Ashley and grandson Hunter and visited the gravesite of their late son Beau. Then, he and Dr. Biden returned to their residence. Later, he traveled to New Castle, DE. His grandson Hunter accompanied him.

Later in the morning, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President returned to his residence, where he remained overnight.

May 31

In the morning, at his residence in Greenville, DE, the President had an intelligence briefing.

Then, he and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Later, they traveled to Arlington, VA, where, at Arlington National Cemetery, they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas

C. Emhoff. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.

Mark A. Milley, USA, Joint Force HeadquartersâNational Capital Region Commanding General Maj. Gen. Omar J. Jones IV, USA, and Karen Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director of Army National Military Cemeteries also attended. Later, he visited Section 12 of the cemetery and spoke with other visitors. Then, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC, where, at the Le Diplomate restaurant, they stopped for lunch with Vice President Harris and Mr.

Emhoff.

June 1

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Tulsa, OK, arriving in the afternoon. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge accompanied him.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Tulsa International Airport, the President participated in a photo line with elected officials and community leaders. Then, he traveled to the Greenwood Cultural Center, where he met with Terence Crutcher Foundation Founder and Executive Director Tiffany Crutcher. Then, he and Secretary Fudge toured the facility with Center Program Coordinator Michelle Brown-Burdex, visited with staff, and met with Viola Fletcher, Hughes Van Ellis, and Lessie Benningfield Randle, survivors of the racist massacre that took place in the Greenwood community 100 years ago, resulting in the deaths of hundreds and destruction of a neighborhood popularly known as Black Wall Street. Domestic Policy Council Director Susan E. Rice and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Cedric L. Richmond also attended.

Following his remarks, he participated in a second photo line with elected officials and community leaders and met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders: Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Henry C. Johnson IV, Barbara J. Lee, Brenda L. Lawrence, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Steven A. Horsford, and Cori A. Bush. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito at the White House to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation on June 2.

June 2

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, they received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort nationwide.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at his residence, he and Dr. Biden remained overnight.

The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from May 17 through 21.

June 3

In the afternoon, during his return from a bike ride with Dr. Biden along the Gordons Pond Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park, the President answered a reporter's question. He remained overnight at his residence in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Cornwall, United Kingdom, from June 10 through 13; Brussels, Belgium, on June 14 and 15; and Geneva, Switzerland, on June 16.

The President announced his intention to nominate Paloma Adams-Allen to be Deputy Administrator for Management and Resources at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Isobel Coleman to be Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Grant T. Harris to be Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Neil H. MacBride to be General Counsel at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate Caral E. Spangler to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller at the Department of the Army.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julieta Valls Noyes to be Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate David Weil, to be Administrator for Wage and Hour at the Department of Labor.

June 4

In the morning, at his residence in Rehoboth Beach, DE, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Rep. Peter

A. DeFazio to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation, the status of bipartisan negotiations, and the next steps of the markup phase in the House.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to the White House on June 7.

The President announced the appointment of Demetra Lambros as a member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships and, upon appointment, designate her Chair.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships: Karen R. Adler; Raumesh Akbari; Cordell Carter II; Marco A. Davis; George E. Gabriel; Robert Hoopes; Nomaan K. "Nomi" Husain; Joe Kennedy III; Hildy Kuryk; Deborah Jospin; Nicole Malachowski; Stacey Mindich; Courtney Diesel O'Donnell; Katherine Rice; Ramona E. Romero; Jennie Rosenthal; Michael Schrum; Kenny Thompson, Jr.; Linda Whitlock; Fidel Vargas; and Alfred Yung.

June 5

During the day, the President met with members of his national security team.

June 6

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Cornwall, United Kingdom, from June 10 through 13.

June 7

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to discuss the June 14 NATO

summit in Brussels, Belgium, express the strong U.S. commitment to working closely with allies to build on NATO's success safeguarding transatlantic security and democratic values, agree on the importance of the NATO 2030 initiative to adapt the alliance to meet the challenges of strategic competition and transnational threats, including climate change and cyber attacks, commend allies' progress over the last 7 years in boosting defense spending and other contributions to our common defense, and review NATO's two decades of investment in Afghanistan and continued support for diplomatic peace efforts. He also had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine to discuss U.S. support for President Zelenskiy's plan to tackle corruption and implement a reform agenda, affirm the U.S. commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of ongoing Russian aggression in Donbas and Crimea, and review close cooperation on energy security and the fight against COVIDâ19, including U.S. plans to provide 900,000 vaccine doses to help Ukraine address the pandemic. National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan also attended.

June 8

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, Kyrsten L. Sinema, William M. Cassidy, and Joseph A. Manchin III to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation and the status of bipartisan negotiations.

June 9

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Royal Air Force Mildenhall in Suffolk, United Kingdom, arriving in the evening. Later, they traveled to St. Ives, United Kingdom, where, at the Tregenna Castle Resort, they remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to nominate Amanda Howe to be Assistant Administrator for Mission Support at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Guy Kiyokawa to be Assistant Secretary for Enterprise Integration at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Damon Smith to be General Counsel at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate William E. Holloway to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

The President announced his intention to nominate Javier Ramirez to be Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

June 10

In the afternoon, at the Tregenna Castle Resort, the President had an intelligence briefing.

Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to the Carbis Bay Estate hotel, where they participated in a greeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and his wife Carrie. Then, the President and Prime Minister Johnson viewed the Atlantic Charter and other historical documents and memorabilia. Later, the President returned to the Tregenna hotel, where he remained overnight.

June 11

In the afternoon, at the Tregenna Castle Resort, the President had an intelligence briefing.

Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to the Carbis Bay Estate hotel, where they participated in a greeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and his wife Carrie, followed by a family photo with other leaders of the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations and

their spouses. The President answered a question from a reporter. Then, also at the Carbis Bay hotel, he attended session one of the Gâ7 summit.

Later in the afternoon, the President returned to the Tregenna hotel. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Bodelva, United Kingdom, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, at the Eden Project eco-park and botanical gardens, the President and Dr. Biden participated in a reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the royal family, family photo, and dinner with other Gâ7 leaders, their spouses, and members of the royal family. Later, they returned to St. Ives, United Kingdom, where, at the Tregenna hotel, they remained overnight.

During the day, on the margins of the Gâ7 summit, the President met with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss a range of regional and bilateral issues, including COVIDâ19 and counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel, and affirm the importance of the France-

U.S. partnership and the transatlantic alliance in cooperative efforts such as building a more inclusive and fair global economy.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to the White House on July 15.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carlos Del Toro to be Secretary of the Navy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sandra D. Bruce to be Inspector General at the Department of Education.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carlton Waterhouse to be Assistant Administrator for Land and Emergency Management at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board: Margaret Burnham; Clayborne Carson; Gabrielle

M. Dudley; and Henry Klibanoff.

June 12

In the morning, at the Tregenna Castle Resort, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to the Carbis Bay Estate hotel, where he attended session two of the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations summit.

In the afternoon, at the Carbis Bay hotel, the President attended sessions three and four of the Gâ7 summit.

In the evening, at the Carbis Bay hotel, the President participated in a family photograph with other Gâ7 leaders. Then, he returned to the Tregenna hotel, where he remained overnight.

During the day, on the margins of the Gâ7 summit, the President met with Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy to pledge to deepen strong bilateral Italy-U.S. ties, highlighting this year's 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, continue their close cooperation to overcome the COVIDâ19 pandemic, including through the Gâ7 commitment to donate vaccines globally and build global health security for the future, and work together on shared challenges and foreign policy priorities, including China, Russia, and Libya. President Biden expressed appreciation for Italy's continued support for Afghan peace and security and welcomed Italy's leadership of the Group of Twenty (Gâ20) nations this year. He also had a pull-aside meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.

Also during the day, on the margins of the Gâ7 summit, at the Carbis Bay hotel, the President met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister

Scott Morrison of Australia to discuss a number of issues of mutual concern, including the Indo- Pacific region, its changing strategic context, and the strong rationale for deepening strategic cooperation between the three governments and welcome the forthcoming visits and exercises in the Indo-Pacific by the Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS *Queen Elizabeth*. He also spoke with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss shared challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the world, including COVIDâ19, climate change, North Korea, China, and preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. President Biden reiterated his support for strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance, extending cooperation to new areas such as the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, and affirmed his support for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, moving forward with all public health measures necessary to protect athletes, staff, and spectators.

Also during the day, on the margins of the Gâ7 summit, the President met with President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to discuss the South Africa-U.S. relations and underscore the need to expand global COVIDâ19 vaccine supply and cooperate on climate goals in Africa and on other bilateral and regional issues.

June 13

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Sacred Heart and St. Ia Church, where they attended mass. Then, they traveled to the Carbis Bay Estate hotel, where the President attended sessions five and six of the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations summit.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the Cornwall Airport Newquay in St. Mawgan, United Kingdom. Then, they traveled to Berkshire, England, where, at Windsor Castle, on the Quadrangle, they were greeted by James Puxley, Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Adm. Sir James Perowne, Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle, and Vice Adm. Anthony Johnstone-Burt, Master of the Household. Then, they participated in an official greeting, took part in an inspection of the Guard of Honor, accompanied by Maj. James Taylor, Captain of the Regiment, and Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, Captain of the Guard, then, in the Queen's Apartment, had tea with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Brussels, Belgium, where, at the Brussels Airport, they participated in an arrival ceremony with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol Olivier Belle of Belgium. U.S. Mission in Belgium ChargÃ© d'Affaires Nicholas Berliner, U.S. Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ChargÃ© d'Affaires Douglas Jones, and U.S. Mission to the European Union ChargÃ© d'Affaires Mark Libby also attended. Then, they traveled to the U.S. Ambassador's Residence, where they remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to congratulate him on becoming Prime Minister, highlight his decades of steadfast support for Israel-U.S. relations and commitment to Israel's security, express his firm intent to deepen cooperation on the many challenges and opportunities facing the region, and convey his administration's intention to work closely with the Israeli Government on efforts to advance peace, security, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians.

June 14

In the morning, at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters, where he met with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia, President Egils Levits of Latvia, and President Gitanas Nauseda of Lithuania to underscore strong U.S. support for the security of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as the entire Baltic region, and commit to

further strengthening political, military, and economic partnerships, including working together through NATO to address challenges posed by Russia and China. Then, also at NATO headquarters, he participated in an official greeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, followed by a family photo and plenary session with other leaders of NATO ally countries.

In the evening, at NATO headquarters, the President had a restricted bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, followed by an expanded bilateral meeting. Later, he visited NATO's 9/11 and Article 5 Memorial, displaying a piece of the former World Trade Center tower that was destroyed in the attacks of September 11, 2001. Then, he returned to the

U.S. Ambassador's Residence, where he remained overnight.

During the day, on the margins of the NATO summit, at the NATO headquarters, the President spoke with President Andrzej Duda of Poland to reiterate his support for NATO's strengthened defense and deterrence agenda and his commitment to the defense of eastern flank allies, including Poland, and discuss his upcoming meeting with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia. He also met with President Klaus Iohannis of Romania to express appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the Bucharest Nine (B9) eastern flank allies, which occurred at a May 10 summit cochaired by Presidents Duda and Iohannis, in advance of the present NATO summit.

Also during the day, on the margins of the NATO summit, at the NATO headquarters, the President met separately with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon of Spain, President Zuzana Caputova of Slovakia, Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic of Montenegro, President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da Costa of Portugal, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg, and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands.

The President announced his intention to nominated Michael D. Smith to be Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

June 15

In the morning, at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to the Royal Palace of Brussels, where he participated in an official greeting with King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo of Belgium and signed the guestbook. Then, also at the Royal Palace, they had a meeting.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Europa Building, where he met with President Charles Yvon Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission. Later, he traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, where, at the Geneva Airport, he participated in a greeting with President Guy Parmelin of the Swiss Federation. Then, the President traveled to the InterContinental GenÃ¨ve hotel, where he had a bilateral meeting with President Parmelin and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis of Switzerland to thank them for hosting the U.S.-Russia summit in Geneva on June 16, express appreciation for Switzerland's unique historical role providing a neutral ground for diplomacy and negotiations, and discuss the strong Switzerland-U.S. commercial, science and education, and security relationships. President Biden thanked Switzerland for its 40 years of service as the U.S. Protecting Power in Iran and welcomed Switzerland's contribution to the global COVIDâ19 pandemic response, including by hosting the Gavi vaccine alliance secretariat and its contributions to COVAX to facilitate equitable access and distribution of safe and effective vaccines. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and National Security Jacob J. Sullivan also attended. The President remained overnight at the InterContinental hotel.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julie Jiyoon Chung to be Ambassador to Sri Lanka.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon L. Cromer to be Ambassador to the Gambia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Troy D. Fitrell to be Ambassador to Guinea.

The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas R. Nides to be Ambassador to Israel.

The President announced his intention to nominate Marc Ostfield to be Ambassador to Paraguay.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth L. Salazar to be Ambassador to Mexico.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julianne Smith to be U.S. Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger III to be U.S. Representative on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia A. Telles to be Ambassador to Costa Rica.

The President announced the nomination of Myrna PÃ©rez to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

The President announced the nomination of Sarah A.L. Merriam, Sarala Vidya Nagala, and Omar A. Williams to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.

The President announced the nomination of Jia M. Cobb to be a judge on the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia.

The President announced the nomination of Tovah R. Calderon to be a judge on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

The President announced the nomination of Kenia Seoane Lopez to be a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

June 16

In the morning, at the InterContinental GenÃ¨ve hotel, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Villa La Grange, where he was greeted by President Guy Parmelin of the Swiss Federation. Then, also at Villa La Grange, they participated in a welcome photo with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia. Then, in the library, the President and President Putin had a restricted bilateral meeting. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov of Russia also attended. President Biden then signed the guestbook. Later, also at Villa La Grange, the President and President Putin had an expanded bilateral meeting. During their meetings, the President and President Putin exchanged gifts. Later, he returned to the InterContinental hotel.

In the evening, the President traveled to the Geneva Airport. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

June 17

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 18

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to nominate Xochitl Torres Small to be Under Secretary for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate Laura Daniel-Davis to be Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the Department of Interior.

The President announced his intention to nominate Hampton Dellinger to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy at the Department of Justice.

The President announced his intention to nominate M. Camille Calimlim Touton to be Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation at the Department of Interior.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christi A. Grimm to be Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services.

June 19

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Reuven Rivlin of Israel to the White House on June 28.

June 20

In the afternoon, at Fieldstone Golf Club, the President played golf with his grandson Hunter and Counselor to the President Steven J. Ricchetti.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Raleigh, NC, on June 24. The White House announced that the President will welcome President Ashraf Ghani

Ahmadzai and Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah of

Afghanistan to the White House on June 25.

June 21

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with lead financial regulators to discuss the state of the U.S. financial system and institutions regulators, how to build on the rapid economic turnaround since his Inauguration and ensure there is sustainable and equitable growth that benefits every family, and received an update on the regulators' implementation of the President's Executive order on climate-related risk and ideas for promoting financial inclusion and responsibly increasing access to credit for potential homeowners and small businesses.

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Rostin Behnam, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director Dave Uejio, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Jelena McWilliams, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu participated.

Also in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Sen. Joseph A. Manchin III to discuss their shared commitment to voting rights, express his sincere appreciation for Sen.

Manchin's efforts to achieve reform, and review bipartisan negotiations on infrastructure and jobs legislation. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Sen. Kyrsten L. Sinema to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure negotiations, thank her and Sen. Manchin for their engagement toward making historic investments in economic growth, middle class jobs, and the clean energy economy, and emphasize his focus on budget resolution discussions in the Senate.

During the day, the President delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the National Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Assembly, an online gathering by the Poor People's Campaign's, comprising over 40 State coordinating committees, more than 200 organizing partners, and thousands of moral and faith leaders, to discuss his economic agenda and expansion of the child tax credit.

June 22

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to discuss next steps in getting voting rights legislation passed in the Senate.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Southwest Wisconsin on June

29.

The President announced his intention to nominate David M. Uhlmann to be Assistant

Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Celeste Wallander to be Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate David Prouty to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board.

June 23

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, at the Washington National Cathedral, the President attended the funeral for former Sen. John W. Warner. Dr. Biden also attended.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland met with stakeholders to discuss administration efforts to keep cities and neighborhoods safe: New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal; Mayor Steve Allender of Rapid City, SD; Mayor Brandon M. Scott of Baltimore, MD; Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of Miami-Dade County, FL; Chief of Police Murphy J. Paul, Jr., of Baton Rouge, LA; Advance Peace Founder and Chief Executive Officer DeVone Boggan; and READI Chicago Senior Director Eddie Bocanegra.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Carpenter to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Claire Cronin to be Ambassador to Ireland.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jack A. Markell to be U.S. Representative to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cindy Hensley McCain to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Homer Wilkes to be Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate Raymond A. Limon to be Vice Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board of Directors.

The President announced his intention to nominate Max Vekich to be a member of the Federal Maritime Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Stacey M. Bradenburg and Robert Garcia to be Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Fund.

The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the National Council on the Arts: Kamilah Forbes; Christopher K. Morgan; Ismael Ahmed; Kinan Azmeh; Huascar Medina; Jake Shimabukuro; Constance Hess Williams; and Fiona Whelan Prine.

June 24

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed on the partial collapse of a 12-story residential building in Surfside, FL, and had separate telephone conversations with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of Miami-Dade County, FL, and Rep. Deborah Wasserman Schultz to offer his condolences for the disaster and discuss search-and- rescue efforts underway by first responders.

In the afternoon, the President met with Sens. Susan M. Collins, William M. Cassidy, Joseph

A. Manchin III, Lisa A. Murkowski, Robert J. Portman, W. Mitt Romney, C. Jeanne Shaheen, Kyrsten L. Sinema, R. Jon Tester, and Mark R. Warner to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation. Later, he traveled to Raleigh, NC. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan accompanied him. Then, the President traveled to the Green Road Community Center, where he participated in a photo line with elected officials and local leaders and visited a mobile vaccination unit and met with Rasheeda Monroe, medical director of primary care pediatrics, and frontline workers, volunteers, and vaccine recipients.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President delivered remarks via prerecorded video to 38th annual conference of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials on administration efforts to address COVIDâ19, economic recovery, and implementing a whole-of-Government approach to advance racial equity.

The President announced his intention to nominate Bathsheba Nell Crocker to be U.S. Representative to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Claire A. Pierangelo to be Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julia Gordon to be Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dave Uejio to be Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sara Bronin to be Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Fagan Harris and Alvin Warren to be members of the Board of Directors of AmeriCorps.

June 25

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis of Florida to discuss the partial collapse of a 12-story residential building in Surfside, FL, offer his condolences for the disaster and loss of life, discuss the progress of search-and-rescue efforts underway by first responders, thanking them for their bravery and persistence, and offer Federal assistance as the State and local rescue operation continued. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight.

During the day, the President delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the annual convention of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade association representing over 200 Black-owned community newspapers around the country, to thank attendees for the work they do to tell important stories and celebrate 81 years of the NNPA as the "Trusted Voice of Black America" and 194 years of the Black press in the U.S.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Kyrsten L. Sinema to thank her again for her work on the bipartisan agreement on infrastructure and jobs legislation, reiterate his strong support for the compromise, and discuss his plan to try to build support for the agreement among both Democrats and Republicans as well get a reconciliation bill containing the American Families Plan moving forward.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa A. Carty to be U.S. Representative on the United Nations Economic and Social Council, with the rank of Ambassador, and Alternate

U.S. Representative to the U.N. General Assembly.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ernest DuBester to the Chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: Dennis DeConcini; Joseph M. Green; Barbara George Johnson; and Mildred Otero.

The President announced his intention to appoint Jessica Stern as U.S. Special Envoy To Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons at the Department of State.

The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from the Surfside building collapse beginning on June 24 and continuing.

The White House announced additional details on the President's travel to Southwest Wisconsin on June 29.

June 27

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell to discuss her visit to the scene of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers residential building in Surfside, FL, and receive an update on meetings she had with State and local officials to ensure they have everything they need as search-and-rescue efforts by first responders continued.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced additional details on the President's travel to La Crosse, WI, on June 29.

June 28

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President received President Reuven Rivlin of Israel.

In the evening, from the Residence, following his remarks via videoconference to a virtual fundraising reception for the Democratic National Committee, the President participated in a virtual photo line.

During the day, the President met with White House senior staff and outside experts to discuss voting rights in the U.S., antivoter legislation that has been proposed or recently passed by State legislatures, legislation pending before Congress, and recent actions taken by the Department of Justice to protect the right to vote. The President and his staff highlighted ways his administration will continue working with Congress to pass critical legislation and ramp up engagement with voters on protecting their voting rights and reiterated his unwavering determination to win the fight to protect the sacred right to vote in free and fair elections.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President IvÃ¡n Duque Marquez of Colombia to express U.S. support following the attack on the Colombian Presidential helicopter near the CÃºcuta airport on June 25, reaffirm Colombia-U.S. relations, and pledge support for Colombia's efforts to combat the COVIDâ19 pandemic by donating 2.5 million vaccines. President Biden also voiced support for the rights of peaceful protesters, underscored that law enforcement must be held to the highest standards of accountability, and condemned wanton acts of violence and vandalism. They discussed joint security cooperation, a holistic approach to combating the drug trade, the need to promote economic recovery, and the urgency of addressing the threat of climate change. President Biden also shared his concern regarding the situation in Venezuela and its regional impact, underscoring the importance of comprehensive negotiations that lead to free and fair elections.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Traverse City, MI, with Gov.

Gretchen E. Whitmer of Michigan on July 3.

June 29

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he traveled to La Crosse, WI.

In the afternoon, at Municipal Transit Utility, the President participated in a photo line with local leaders and elected officials, toured the facility, and visited with staff. Following his remarks, also at the Municipal Transit Utility, he met with Gov. Anthony S. Evers of Wisconsin. Later, while en route to La Crosse Regional Airport, he stopped at the Pearl Ice Cream Parlor, where he greeted owners T.J. and Michelle Peterslie, purchased ice cream for himself and Gov. Evers, Rep. Ronald J. Kind, and Sen. Tammy S. Baldwin, and visited with staff and patrons.

Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Surfside, FL, on July 1.

June 30

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President signed into law H.R. 2441, the Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough, and Reps. Cynthia L. Axne, Ashley E. Hinson, Mariannette J. Miller-Meeks, and Timothy J. Ryan also attended.

The President announced the nomination of Toby J. Heytens to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

The President announced the nomination of Jennifer Sung to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The President announced the nomination of Jane M. Beckering to be U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.

The President announced the nomination of Patricia Tolliver Giles and Michael S. Nachmanoff to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

The President announced the nomination of Shalina D. Kumar to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

The President announced the nomination of Armando O. Bonilla and Carolyn N. Lerner to be judges on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

The President announced the nomination of Sean C. Staples to be a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

July 1

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Miami Beach, FL. While en route aboard Air Force One, the President was briefed on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding voting restrictions in Arizona.

In the afternoon, at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, the President and Dr. Biden met with the families who have been impacted by the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers residential building in Surfside, FL, to offer them comfort as search-and-rescue efforts continued. He also met with first responders and others engaged in search-and-rescue efforts in Surfside. Later, he met with Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis of Florida. Then, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Surfside, where, near the site of the building collapse at a photo wall honoring victims and those still missing, they laid a bouquet of flowers, paid their respects, and spoke with 12-year old Elisheva Cohen, who was praying at the site, having lost her father and uncle in the disaster.

Then, they traveled to Miami, FL, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

July 2

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch.

The President made additional assistance available to Florida by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken in the State as a result of the Surfside building collapse beginning on June 24 and continuing.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rachel Jacobson to be Assistant Secretary for Installations and Environment at the Department of the Army.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training at the Department of Labor.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mallory Stewart to be Assistant Secretary for Verification and Compliance at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Chantale Yokmin Wong to be U.S. Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Amy Gutmann to be Ambassador to Germany.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey M. Hovenier to be Ambassador to Kosovo.

The President announced his intention to nominate Virginia E. Palmer to be Ambassador to Ghana.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alexander Hoehn-Saric to be Chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mary T. Boyle to be a Commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gerald W. Fauth III and Linda Puchala to be members of the National Mediation Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Betty Y. Jang and Audrey K. Schuster to be members of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

July 3

In the morning, the President traveled to Traverse City, MI, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he received a briefing on the ransomware attack centered on U.S. information technology firm Kaseya Ltd., which impacted between 800 and 1,500 small businesses.

In the afternoon, on the tarmac at the Cherry Capital Airport, the President spoke with Mayor Jim Carruthers of Traverse City. Then, he traveled to Central Lake, MI, where at King Orchards, he was greeted by Founder and Co-owner John F. King, Co-owner and Co-Owner and Manager of Outside Operations Jim King, Vice President of Crop Protection Jack King, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Juliette King McAvoy, Vice President of Orchard Operations Mark Schiller, and Michael King, professional skier and son of John F. King. Then, he toured the fruit orchard and bakery store with Ms. King McAvoy, visited with owners and employees, participated in a rope line, and purchased several pies. Gov. Gretchen E. Whitmer of Michigan and Sens. Deborah A. Stabenow and Gary C. Peters also participated. Later, he traveled to Traverse City, where, at Moomers Homemade Ice Cream, he purchased ice cream for himself and Sens. Stabenow and Peters and visited with staff and patrons. Then, he traveled to Wilmington, DE, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at the New Castle Airport, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Crystal Lake, IL, on July 7.

July 4

In the morning, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President attended mass. Then, he traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, at the Wilmington Country Club, he played golf with former Sen. Edward E. Kaufman.

In the afternoon, the President returned to his residence in Greenville, DE. Later, he and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Prior to departure from New Castle Airport, on the tarmac, he answered a question from a reporter. Their granddaughter Finnegan and one of her friends accompanied them. Upon arrival on the South Lawn, he answered questions from a reporter.

In the evening, on the South Lawn, the President and Dr. Biden hosted a Fourth of July barbecue for essential workers and military families. Later, from the Truman Balcony, they viewed the Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall with their extended family.

The White House announced additional details on the President's travel to Crystal Lake, IL, on July 7.

The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Elsa beginning on July 4 and continuing.

July 6

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also received an update on the ransomware attack centered on U.S. information technology firm Kaseya Ltd. from members of his national security team.

In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President received a COVIDâ19 briefing.

July 7

In the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with key leaders across the Federal Government to discuss the administration's overall strategic efforts to counter ransomware attacks. He was also briefed on the reported cyber intrusion into the information technology network of Synnex Corp., a third-party provider under contract with the Republican National Committee. Later, he traveled to Chicago, IL. Prior to boarding Marine One, on the South Lawn, he answered some questions from reporters.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at O'Hare International Airport, on the tarmac, the President spoke with Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot of Chicago to express his personal support for the two Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives agents and the Chicago police officer who were shot earlier that day, reiterate his commitment to working with the mayor and leaders in Chicago in the fight against gun violence, and convey that the Department of Justice would soon be in touch about the strike force assigned to work with cities like Chicago in order to confront the crisis.

Then, he traveled to Crystal Lake, IL, where, at McHenry County College, he was greeted by Gov. Jay R. "JB" Pritzker, Sens. Richard J. Durbin and L. Tammy Duckworth, Rep. Lauren Underwood, and McHenry President Clint Gabbard, toured a manufacturing lab and the Children's Learning Center with Mr. Gabbard, visited with staff, students, and parents, and participated in a photo line with State and local leaders. He also met briefly with Mike Sayre, a single father and special education teacher, Central High School in Crystal Lake, IL, who had written the President a letter on July 4 about how hard it is to find affordable childcare. Later, he

returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. Upon arrival at the White House, on the South Lawn, he answered a few questions from reporters.

During the day, the President was briefed by his national security team on the overnight assassination of President Jovenel MoÃ¯se of Haiti.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will welcome King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan to the White House on July 19.

July 8

In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with members of their national security team and senior military leaders to receive an update on the progress of the U.S. military drawdown from Afghanistan.

In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President and Vice President Harris met with leaders of civil rights organizations to discuss efforts to protect the constitutional right to vote and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020.

The President announced the appointment of Timothy J. Walz and Mike DeWine as members of the President's Council of Governors and, upon appointment, designate them Cochairs.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the President's Council of Governors: John Carney; John Bel Edwards; Gretchen E. Whitmer; Kate Brown; Spencer Cox; Phil Scott; and Mark Gordon.

July 9

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wilmington, DE, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at New Castle Airport, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to commend the joint work of their respective teams following the July 16 Russia-U.S. summit in Geneva, Switzerland, that led to the unanimous renewal of cross- border humanitarian assistance to Syria in the U.N. Security Council and discuss the ongoing ransomware attacks by cyber criminals based in Russia that have impacted the U.S. and other countries around the world, underscoring the need for Russia to take action to disrupt ransomware groups operating in Russia. President Biden emphasized his commitment to continued engagement on the broader threat posed by ransomware and reiterated that the U.S. will take any necessary action to defend its people and its critical infrastructure in the face of this continuing challenge.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on July 13.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on July 16. The White House announced that the President will participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic

Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Virtual Retreat on July 16.

The President announced his intention to nominate Denise Campbell Bauer to be Ambassador to France Republic and Monaco.

The President announced his intention to nominate Peter D. Haas to be Ambassador to Bangladesh.

The President announced his intention to nominate Eric M. Garcetti to be Ambassador to India.

The President announced his intention to nominate Bernadette M. Meehan to be Ambassador to Chile.

July 10

In the afternoon, at Fieldstone Golf Club, the President played golf with Fieldstone Director of Golf James Larkin. Later, at his residence in Greenville, he remained overnight.

July 11

In the afternoon, at Fieldstone Golf Club, the President played golf with his grandson Hunter, brother-in-law Jack Owens, and Ron Olivere, father-in-law of the president's late son Beau.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on July 13.

The White House announced further details on the President's welcoming of Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to the White House on July 15.

July 12

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also received a briefing on the situation in Haiti following the assassination of President Jovenel MoÃ¯se on June 26.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Sen. Bernard Sanders.

July 13

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Following his remarks at the National Constitution Center, he participated in a rope line and answered a question from a reporter. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Cincinnati, OH, on July 21. The President announced his intention to nominate Rahul Gupta to be Director of Office of

National Drug Control Policy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gabriel Camarillo to be Under Secretary of the Army.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alan F. Estevez to be Under Secretary for Industry and Security at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey L. Flake to be Ambassador to Turkey.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kent D. Logsdon to be Ambassador to Moldova.

The President announced his intention to nominate Atul A. Gawande to be Assistant Administrator for Global Health at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa Wang, to be Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Chester J. Culver to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Richard L. Trumka, Jr., to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate James A. Diossa and Terrence K. Wright to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.

July 14

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the U.S. Capitol, the President answered a question from a reporter. Then, in the Mansfield Room, he had lunch with the Senate Democratic Caucus to discuss the recent the budget resolution agreement, infrastructure and jobs legislation negotiations, the success of the American Rescue Plan, the importance of addressing climate change, Tax Code reform, and other priorities of the President's Build Back Better agenda.

Counselor to the President Steven J. Ricchetti, National Economic Council Director Brian C. Deese, Legislative Affairs Director Louisa Terrell and Deputy Director and Senate Liaison Reema Dodin, and White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates also attended. Later, prior to leaving the U.S. Capitol, he answered a question from a reporter.

Also in the afternoon, the President and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci met with actor and musician Olivia Rodrigo to discuss the campaign to get young people vaccinated against COVIDâ19 and recorded promotional videos for distribution on Ms. Rodrigo's social media platforms.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Gen. Austin S. Miller, USA, outgoing commanding general of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, to thank him for his service as the final commander of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan.

The White House announced further details on the President's participation in the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Virtual Retreat on July 16, where leaders will discuss ending the COVIDâ19 pandemic and supporting the global economic recovery, hosted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand.

July 15

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany had a restricted bilateral meeting and made remarks. Then, also in the Oval Office, they had an expanded bilateral meeting

In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President and Dr. Biden hosted a state dinner for Chancellor Merkel and her husband Joachim Sauer. Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also attended.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand to discuss the importance of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific

region, the close New Zealand-U.S. partnership on a range of issues, including efforts to support the global economic recovery and end the COVIDâ19 pandemic, highlighting U.S. support for the Christchurch Call to Action and cooperation on and engagement with Pacific Island nations.

The President declared a major disaster in Michigan and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes on June 25 and 26.

July 16

In the morning, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President participated via videoconference in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Virtual Retreat hosted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation, reiterated the

U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, articulated the U.S. approach for ending the pandemic and implementing the global vaccine strategy, whereby the U.S. is donating more than half a billion vaccine doses to more than 100 countries in need around the world, several of which are APEC economies, and discussed the importance of investing in better global health security and preparedness ahead of the next pandemic. On the global economic recovery, President Biden reaffirmed the U.S. interest in serving as a strong, reliable partner to APEC economies in pursuit of sustained and inclusive growth, and outlined ways to deepen U.S. economic engagement throughout the Indo-Pacific, including through the recently announced Build Back Better World partnership, which will provide high-standard, climate-aligned, and transparently financed infrastructure to APEC economies that need support. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he received an economic briefing. He remained overnight at Camp David.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President had separate telephone conversations with Sens. Thomas R. Carper and Angus S. King, Jr.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Cincinnati, OH, on July 21.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Arlington, VA, on July 23. The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Mustafa al-

Kadhimi of Iraq to the White House on July 26.

The President announced his intention to nominate Laurie E. Locascio to be Under Secretary for Standards and Technology at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew Hunter to be Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics at the Department of the Air Force.

The President announced his intention to nominate James D. Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training at the Department of Labor.

The President announced his intention to nominate Caryn R. McClelland to be Ambassador to Brunei.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J. Murphy to be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tom Udall to be Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.

The President announced his intention to nominate Howard A. Van Vranken to be Ambassador to Botswana.

July 18

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Cincinnati, OH, on July 21.

July 19

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan. Later, in the Oval Office, the President and King Abdullah had an expanded bilateral meeting to discuss Jordan-U.S. relations and longstanding cooperation, with the announcement of the delivery of over 500,000 COVIDâ19 vaccines to Jordan, share their respective plans for infrastructure investments, consult on opportunities to enhance peace and stability in the Middle East, including Jordan's role in facilitating engagement with the new Israeli Government, and review regional security issues, including the enormous humanitarian needs in Syria, and the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist organization.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tamara Cofman Wittes to be Assistant Administrator for the Middle East at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Judith D. Pryor to be First Vice President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

The President announced his intention to nominate Graham Steele to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the Department of the Treasury.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Cincinnati, OH, on July 21.

July 20

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony and events of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, beginning on July 23: Jill T. Biden (head of delegation); and Raymond Greene.

July 21

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Hebron, KY. Upon arrival at the

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, he traveled to Cincinnati, OH, where, at the

IBEW/NECA Electrical Training Center, he toured the facility with IBEW Local 212 Business Manager Rick Fischer.

In the evening, at Mount St. Joseph University, following his participating in CNN's town hall meeting and question-and-answer session, the President greeted Mount St. Joseph President

H. James Williams and his wife Carole. He also spoke with Cincinnati, OH, resident Lynne

Miller, who had asked a question of the President about confronting the opioid addiction crisis, having lost her son to overdose. Then, he traveled to Hebron, KY, where, upon arrival at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, he returned to Washington, DC. Upon arrival at the White House, on the South Lawn, he answered questions from reporters.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine to the White House on August 30.

The President announced his intention to nominate John R. Bass to be Under Secretary for Management at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate David L. Cohen to be Ambassador to Canada.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jamie L. Harpootlian to be Ambassador to Slovenia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Victoria Reggie Kennedy to be Ambassador to Austria.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of severe storms and flooding from March 13 through April 1, 2019.

July 22

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President received a briefing from members of his COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort nationwide.

July 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch.

In the evening, the President traveled to Arlington, VA. Upon arrival, at Lubber Run Park in Arlington, he met with Center for American Progress Associate Director for Immigration Policy and Strategy Claudia Flores, fwd.us Digital Campaigns Manager Juan Escalante, National Immigration Law Center Policy Associate Diana Pliego, CASA community organizer Jennifer Romero Esponisa, CASA in Action board member Jesus Perez, paralegal Mitzi Colin Lopez, Adventist Healthcare Urgent Care nurse Ruby Gabriela Rivera Prado, Raben Group senior associate Carla Pierre, and other Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy beneficiaries. He also met with Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate former Gov.

Terrence R. McAuliffe and his wife Dorothy and participated in a photo line with elected officials and supporters. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

Later in the evening, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai of Afghanistan to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, deploring the recent Taliban offensive and targeted killings, reaffirm their commitment to an enduring bilateral partnership, with continued U.S. development and humanitarian aid for the Afghan people, including women,

girls, and minorities, and agree on the importance of continued reconciliation efforts, striving toward unity among Afghan leaders, with ongoing U.S. diplomatic engagement.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Macungie, PA, on July 28. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a

Presidential delegation to attend the funeral of President Jovenel MoÃ¯se of Haiti in Cap-HaÃ¯tien, Haiti, on July 23: Linda Thomas-Greenfield (head of delegation); Michele J. Sison; Gregory W. Meeks; Jeffrey L. Fortenberry; Daniel L. Foote; and Juan S. Gonzalez.

July 24

In the afternoon, at Fieldstone Golf Club, the President played golf with his brother James and Counselor to the President Steven J. Ricchetti.

In the evening, the President traveled to Kennett Square, PA, where, at the residence of his sister Valerie Biden Owens, he had dinner. Later, he returned to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence in, he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with former Sen. Robert J. Dole,

Jr.

July 25

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Upon arrival at the White House, on the South Lawn, he answered a question from a reporter.

July 26

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with former Sen. Thomas R. Harkin.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi of Iraq had an expanded bilateral meeting to discuss initiatives on climate, energy, education, and combating the COVIDâ19 pandemic, commit to a continued security partnership toward preventing a resurgence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist organization and allowing communities recovering from terror to rebuild, reaffirm respect for Iraq's democracy, rule of law, and need for a secure environment ahead of upcoming elections, and review the important role of Iraq in the region and the diplomatic efforts led by the Prime Minister to improve and strengthen Iraq's regional relationships, including the visit of Pope Francis to Iraq, the trilateral summit with Egypt and Jordan, and Iraq's promotion of interfaith tolerance.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with disability advocate and artist Tyree Brown.

The White House announced additional details on the President's travel to Lower Macungie Township, PA, on July 28.

The President announced the nomination of Erek L. Barron to be U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland.

The President announced the nomination of Nicholas W. Brown to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington.

The President announced the nomination of Matthew M. Graves to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

The President announced the nomination of Clifford D. Johnson to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana.

The President announced the nomination of Zachary A. Myers to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana.

The President announced the nomination of Rachael S. Rollins to be U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts.

The President announced the nomination of Trini E. Ross to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York.

The President announced the nomination of Vanessa Waldref to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.

July 27

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. He also met with Sen. Kyrsten L. Sinema to discuss infrastructure and jobs legislation and their mutual optimism for finding a way toward passage.

Also in the morning, the President received a briefing on the COVIDâ19 pandemic from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci on recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on additional precautions to contain COVIDâ19.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to McLean, VA, where, at the Liberty Crossing Intelligence Campus, he toured the National Counterterrorism Center Watch Floor with Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Christine Abizaid, and National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and visited with staff. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of JosÃ© Pedro Castillo Terrones as President of Peru in Lima, Peru, on July 28: Miguel A. Cardona (head of delegation); and Lisa Kenna.

The President announced his intention to nominate William J. Valdez to be Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Erik A. Hooks to be Deputy Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa M. Gomez to be Assistant Secretary for Employee Benefits Security at the Department of Labor.

The President announced his intention to nominate Adrienne Wojciechowski to be Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mark Gitenstein to be U.S. Representative to the European Union, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Laura S.H. Holgate to be U.S. Representative to the Vienna Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador, and

U.S. Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia Mahoney to be Ambassador to the Central African Republic.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julissa Reynoso Pantaleon to be Ambassador to Spain and Andorra.

The President announced his intention to nominate Peter H. Vrooman to be Ambassador to Mozambique.

July 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with 2020 Belarusian Presidential candidate and human rights activist Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Later, he traveled to Allentown, PA.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lower Macungie Township, PA. Upon arrival, at the at Mack Lehigh Valley Operations manufacturing facility, he met with Walter Smith, president, Michael Kelly, financial secretary-treasurer, and David Durgin, chairperson of the engineering and office units, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 677; and Gunnar Brunius, vice president and general manager, Mack Lehigh Valley Operations, and participated in a photo line with local elected officials. Then, he toured the facility with Martin Weissburg, president, Mack Trucks Inc., and Kevin Fronheiser, shop chairman, UAW Local 677, visited with employees, and answered a question from a reporter. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jainey Bavishi to be Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Chavonda Jacobs-Young to be Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate Thea Kendler to be Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the Department of Commerce.

July 29

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he signed into law S. 957, requiring certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer physical locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications. Sen. John N. Kennedy, and Reps. Suzanne M. Lee, Mariannette J. Miller-Meeks, H. Thompson Rice, Jr., Mark A. Takano, and David J. Trone also attended. Then, also in the Oval Office, he signed S. 1910, the Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021. Reps. Colin Z. Allred, Derek C. Kilmer, Michael T. Levin, Kimberly

M. Schrier, and Takano also attended.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris received an economic briefing. Later, they met with Senators and Representatives to discuss legislation regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dr. Biden received medical treatment. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan E. Kaplan to be Ambassador to Singapore.

The President announced his intention to nominate Francisco O. Mora to be U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nicole Angarella to be Inspector General at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate John Plumb to be Assistant Secretary for Space Policy at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Amy Searight to be Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Asia at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alex Wagner to be Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs at the Department of the Air Force.

July 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight. During the day, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with Speaker of the

House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to

discuss voting rights legislation.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on August 6.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the closing ceremony and events of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on August 8: Linda Thomas-Greenfield (head of delegation); Raymond Greene; and Marcia Bernicat.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rashad Hussain to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom.

The President announced his intention to nominate Deborah Lipstadt to be U.S. Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to appoint Khizr Khan and Sharon Kleinbaum as members of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ramin Toloui to be Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jennifer Clyburn Reed to be Federal Cochair of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Leslie Bluhm, Lisette Nieves, and Flor Romero to be members of the Board of Directors of AmeriCorps.

August 2

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Then, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort nationwide.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to thank him for the gift of Montreal smoked meats sent in congratulations for the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning's victory over the Montreal Canadiens for the Stanley Cup trophy, underscore the close Canada-U.S. alignment, friendship, and bilateral economic cooperation, and discuss the two Canadian citizens, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who are unjustly detained by Chinese authorities, reiterating his commitment to stand strong with Canada to secure their release.

Also during the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Denver, CO, resident Gail DeVore to discuss the high cost of insulin and other prescription medications and ways to make them more affordable.

August 3

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

August 4

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Eric S. Lander to discuss preparing for future pandemics.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lanham, MD, where, at the Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 5 Training Facility, he toured the center, met with instructors, apprentices, and union members from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA), and viewed demonstrations.

During the day, the President delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the International Conference in Support of the Lebanese People, cohosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France and Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres of the United Nations, to acknowledge the first anniversary of the devastating explosion at the Port of Beirut, offer his condolences on behalf of the U.S., and announce nearly $100 million in new humanitarian assistance to Lebanon.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mark Brzezinski to be Ambassador to Poland.

The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth A. Noseworthy Fitzsimmons to be Ambassador to Togo.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rebecca E. Gonzales to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions at the Department of State, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brian W. Shukan to be Ambassador to Benin.

The President announced his intention to nominate David J. Young to be Ambassador to Malawi.

The President announced his intention to nominate Adriana Kugler to be U.S. Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Oren Whyche-Shaw to be U.S. Director of the African Development Bank.

The President announced his intention to nominate Corey Hinderstein to be Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate David Honey to be Deputy Under Secretary for Research and Engineering at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Biniam Gebre to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy at the Office of Management and Budget.

The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew Fois to be Chair of the Administrative Conference of the United States.

The President announced his intention to nominate Susan Tsui Grundmann to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kurt Rumsfeld to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate Javier E. Saade to be Chair of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dana Bilyeu, Leona M. Bridges, and Stacey Olivares to be members of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kathy Im, Tom Rothman, and Elizabeth Sembler to be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

August 5

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President met with Vice President Kamala D. Harris. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Barbara Vidovich Trumka, wife, and Richard L. Trumka, Jr., son, of Richard L. Trumka, Sr., president of the AFLâCIO, to offer his condolences on Mr. Trumka's death.

The President announced his intention to nominate Beth Robinson to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mary Katherine Dimke to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

The President announced his intention to nominate Charlotte Sweeney to be the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

The President announced his intention to nominate John P. Howard III to be a judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

August 6

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight. Later, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris received a virtual economic briefing.

During the day, in the Rose Garden, the President and social media personality Seth Phillips, creator of the popular page "Dude With Sign," posed for a photograph as an Instagram post designed to promote national vaccination efforts.

The President announced his intention to nominate David R. Gilmour to be Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea.

The President announced his intention to nominate Scott Miller to be Ambassador to Switzerland and Ambassador to Liechtenstein.

The President announced his intention to nominate Marc R. Stanley to be Ambassador to Argentina.

The President announced his intention to nominate Samuel R. Bagenstos to be General Counsel at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The President announced his intention to nominate Melissa G. Dalton to be Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense and Global Security Affairs at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alexia Latortue to be Assistant Secretary for International Markets at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brent Neiman to be Deputy Under Secretary for International Finance and Development at the Department of the Treasury and, upon confirmation, designate him Assistant Secretary for International Finance and Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alice Albright to be Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Todd Harper to be Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration.

The President announced his intention to nominate Owen Hernstadt to be a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

August 7

In the morning, the President posted a video to his official Twitter feed congratulating Team

U.S.A. on a successful performance in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

In the afternoon, at Fieldstone Golf Club, the President played golf with Ron Olivere, the father-in-law of the President's late son Beau. Later, he returned to his residence, where he remained overnight.

August 9

In the morning, at his residence in Greenville, DE, the President had an intelligence briefing. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Yoshihide

Suga of Japan to commend him on Japan's successful hosting of the summer 2020 Olympic

Games in Tokyo, applaud the performance of all the athletes, highlighting the success of Japanese and U.S. Olympians, and affirm his continuing support for Japan's hosting of the Paralympics, while noting the public health measures taken so that Olympic athletes could compete in the best traditions of the Olympic spirit.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. W. Asa Hutchinson II of Arkansas to discuss the increasing COVIDâ19 case rates in Arkansas and what more the Federal Government can do to offer assistance, including increased testing, treatment and vaccination support, and the Surge Response teams working hand in hand with State officials to help get the virus under control, commend Gov. Hutchinson on his efforts to get more Arkansans vaccinated, including through his Community COVID Conversations, and note the increasing rate of vaccinations in Arkansas.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on August 12. The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on August

13.

August 10

In the morning, at his residence in Greenville, DE, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Private Dining Room, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris watched a television broadcast of the Senate roll-call vote on H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. White House Senior Adviser Anita Dunn, National Economic Council Director Brian C. Deese, and other senior staff also attended.

During the day, the President met with his senior advisers.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on August 24: Douglas C. Emhoff (head of delegation); and Raymond Greene.

The President announced his intention to nominate MarÃa L. PagÃ¡n to be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for the Geneva Office.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher Wilson to be Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

The President announced his intention to nominate Leopoldo Martinez Nucete to be Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank.

The President announced his intention to nominate M. Fabiana Jorge to be Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sasha Baker to be Deputy Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate John P. "Sean" Coffey to be General Counsel at the Department of the Navy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sarah H. Cleveland to be Legal Adviser at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joshua Frost to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate Amy Loyd to be Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the Department of Education.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sam Slater to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jessica D. Aber to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carla B. Freedman to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York.

The President announced his intention to nominate William J. Ihlenfeld II to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher R. Kavanaugh to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Darcie N. McElwee to be U.S. attorney for the District of Maine.

The President announced his intention to nominate Breon S. Peace to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

The President announced his intention to nominate William S. Thompson to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Damian Williams to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

The President announced the nomination of Elizabeth Prelogar to be U.S. Solicitor General at the Department of Justice.

August 11

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he had a virtual meeting with business, university, and health care leaders to discuss strategies to get more Americans vaccinated and end the COVIDâ19 pandemic. Participating in the meeting were Greg A. Adams, chairman and chief executive officer of Kaiser Permanente; Wayne A.I. Frederick, president of Howard University; Scott Kirby, chief executive officer of United Airlines; and Diane E. Sumpter, president and chief executive officer of DESA, Inc. Also attending were White House COVIDâ19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey D. Zients and Deputy Coordinator Natalie Quillian.

In the evening, in the Situation Room, the President met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and other senior advisers to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan and the administration's options for ensuring the security of U.S. personnel.

The White House announced that the President will welcome leaders from a diverse group of the world's democracies at a virtual Summit for Democracy on December 9 and 10.

The White House announced that the President will prepare to host the Ninth Summit of the Americas in early summer 2022.

August 12

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also received a briefing from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan on the security situation in Afghanistan and the administration's options for ensuring the security of U.S. personnel.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

August 13

In the morning, from his residence in Greenville, DE, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary of Defense Lloyd

J. Austin III, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan to discuss the ongoing efforts to drawdown our civilian footprint in Afghanistan. He also received an update from the COVIDâ19 team on that day's increase in vaccinations and the roll-out of third-shot boosters for the immunocompromised and consulted with his legislative affairs team on the next steps for his economic agenda in the House of Representatives.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the

U.S. AbilityOne Commission: Bryan Bashin; Christina Brandt; Gabriel M. Cazares; and Chai R. Feldblum.

The President declared a major disaster in Montana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by straight-line winds on June 10.

August 14

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President participated in a secure videoconference with his national security team to discuss the ongoing efforts to drawdown our civilian footprint

in Afghanistan, evacuate special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants, and monitor the evolving security situation. Vice President Kamala D. Harris, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA, White House Chief of Staff Ronald A. Klain, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall also participated. The President and Vice President Harris were also briefed by National Security Adviser Sullivan and Secretary of State Blinken on the earthquake in Haiti and plans for an immediate U.S. response.

He remained overnight at Camp David.

August 15

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President met via secure videoconference with Vice President Kamala D. Harris and their national security team to receive an update on the drawdown of our civilian personnel in Afghanistan, evacuation special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants and other Afghan allies, and the ongoing security situation in Kabul. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen.

Mark A. Milley, USA, Central Intelligence Agency Director William J. Burns, Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Ambassador Ross L. Wilson, ChargÃ© d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad, Commander of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Forces Afghanistan Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, USMC, and other senior officials participated.

He remained overnight at Camp David.

August 16

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed by his national security team, including the Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA, on the security situation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, and ongoing efforts to safely evacuate U.S. citizens, Embassy personnel and local staff, special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants and their families, and other vulnerable Afghans.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight.

In the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with Vickie Cartwright, interim superintendent of Broward County, FL, schools and Chad E. Gestson, superintendent of Phoenix Union High School District in Arizona, to offer his support for their district mask requirements in opposition to their respective Governors' administrative orders seeking to ban local mask mandates or offer parental opt-outs and reiterate that his administration stands ready to send resources to ensure a safe return to in-person learning.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on August

16.

The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal assistance to

supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Fred beginning on August 13 and continuing.

August 17

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also spoke with his military commanders to receive an operational briefing on the security at the Hamid Karzai International Airport and get an update on the status of U.S. military evacuation

flights. Participating in the briefing were Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA, Commander of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Forces Afghanistan Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, USMC, Special Operations Joint Task Forceâ Afghanistan Commander Adm. Peter Vasely, USN, and National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan.

Later in the morning, also from Camp David, the President joined Vice President Kamala D. Harris for a video conference with their national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. They discussed the status of ongoing evacuations of U.S. citizens, special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants, and other vulnerable Afghans at risk, and how to proceed safely and efficiently while monitoring for and preventing any potential terrorist threats at or around the airport, including from Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization. Participating in the briefing were Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary Austin, Chairman Milley, Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, Central Intelligence Agency Director William J. Burns, National Security Adviser Sullivan, Ambassador Ross L. Wilson, ChargÃ© d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad, Gen. McKenzie, and other senior officials.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom to discuss developments in Afghanistan, commend the bravery and professionalism of their military and civilian personnel, who are working shoulder to shoulder in Kabul, Afghanistan, on the evacuation of their citizens and Afghan nationals who assisted in the war effort. They also discussed the need for continued close coordination among allies and democratic partners on Afghanistan policy going forward, including ways the global community can provide further humanitarian assistance and support for refugees and other vulnerable Afghans. They agreed to hold a virtual Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations leaders' meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach.

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on August

17.

August 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Vice President Kamala D. Harris were also briefed by their national security team on the evolving situation in Afghanistan, including intelligence, security and diplomatic updates, and efforts to accelerate evacuations of

U.S. citizens, special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants, and other vulnerable Afghans, facilitate safe passage to Hamid Karzai International Airport, and monitor for any potential terrorist threats in Afghanistan, including from the Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization. Participating in the briefing were Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Commander and Commander of U.S. Central Command and

U.S. Forces Afghanistan Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, USMC, Special Operations Joint Task ForceâAfghanistan Commander Adm. Peter Vasely, USN, Director of National Intelligence Avril

D. Haines, Central Intelligence Agency Director William J. Burns, Ambassador Ross L. Wilson, ChargÃ© d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Gen. McKenzie, and other senior officials.

In the afternoon, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort nationwide.

During the day, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with George R. Stephanopoulos of ABC News for later broadcast. He also had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, praise the ongoing efforts of their military and civilian personnel who are working closely together in Kabul, Afghanistan, on the evacuation of their citizens, vulnerable Afghans, and the courageous Afghan nationals who worked tirelessly over the last 20 years to provide security, promote peace, and deliver development assistance to the Afghan people. They also discussed the need for close coordination on the provision of humanitarian aid for vulnerable Afghans in country, as well as support for neighboring states, and agreed to continue planning for this work in the upcoming virtual meeting of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to the White House on August 26.

The President announced his intention to nominate Scott A. Nathan to be Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Viquar Ahmad to be Assistant Secretary for Administration and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Matthew Axelrod to be Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Gordon to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The President announced his intention to nominate Charles F. Sams III to be Director of the National Park Service at the Department of the Interior.

August 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with their national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan, including the status of operations at Hamid Karzai International Airport, which continued to be secure and operational as a result of Department of Defense efforts, successful moves to evacuate U.S. citizens, Embassy personnel, special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants and their families, and vulnerable Afghans as quickly as possible, and ongoing monitoring for any potential terrorist threats in Afghanistan, including from the Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization.

Participating in the briefing were Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan and Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall, Commander of Central Command and U.S. Forces Afghanistan Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, USMC, Special Operations Joint Task ForceâAfghanistan Commander Adm. Peter Vasely, USN, Director of National Intelligence Avril

D. Haines, Central Intelligence Agency Director William J. Burns, Ambassador Ross L. Wilson, ChargÃ© d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, and other senior officials.

In the afternoon, the President had a virtual meeting with House Democratic leadership and the chairs of 15 House committees of jurisdiction to discuss efforts to cut prescription drug costs, reduce the cost of housing and education, strengthen care for veterans, take on climate change, and help families afford child- and eldercare, agreeing to pay for these long-term investments by letting Medicare negotiate lower prescription drug costs and asking the largest corporations and wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share. Counselor to the President Steven J. Ricchetti; and Deputy Director of Legislative Shuwanza Goff also attended.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss developments in Afghanistan, laud the efforts of their personnel working closely together in Kabul, Afghanistan, on the evacuation of their citizens, the brave Afghans who stood by North Atlantic Treaty Organization partners, and other vulnerable Afghan nationals, underscore the importance of continued close coordination among allies and democratic partners on Afghanistan, including through multilateral fora, on the provision of humanitarian assistance and support for refugees.

August 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with their national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan, including the importance of continued close coordination between their military and civilian personnel in Kabul, Afghanistan, working together tirelessly to safely evacuate their citizens, Afghans who courageously supported the North Atlantic Treaty Organization war effort, and other vulnerable Afghan nationals, and welcome the opportunity for the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations to plan a common approach to Afghanistan policy at the upcoming virtual leaders' meeting. He also had a telephone conversation with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss Qatar-U.S. relations and express appreciation for Qatar's generous support for the ongoing evacuation from Afghanistan of

U.S. citizens, diplomatic staff from the U.S. and several partner nations, and vulnerable Afghan nationals, the largest airlift of people in history. The President also thanked the Amir for the important role Qatar has long played to facilitate intra-Afghanistan talks and underscored the importance of continued close coordination on developments in Afghanistan and the broader Middle East, welcoming the upcoming summit of regional states to be held in Baghdad, Iraq, in late August.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with incoming AFLâCIO President Liz Shuler to congratulate her on her election and history-making presidency, discuss efforts to create good-paying union jobs, increase union membership, and pay workers a living wage, and express his condolences to Ms. Shuler on the death of former AFLâCIO President Richard L. Trumka, Sr.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled travel to Greenville, DE, on August 20 had been canceled.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Crimea Platform Summit and events of the 30th anniversary of independence in Kiev, Ukraine, on August 23 and 24: Jennifer M. Granholm (head of delegation); Kristina A. Kvien; and Andrew Light.

The President announced his intention to appoint Maria-Elena Giner as Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Battle to be Ambassador to Tanzania.

The President announced his intention to nominate R. Nicholas Burns to be Ambassador to China.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rahm I. Emanuel to be Ambassador to Japan.

August 21

In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President met with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving security situation in Afghanistan, including counterterrorism operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syriaâ Khorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization. They discussed the massive logistical operation to evacuate U.S. citizens and their families, special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants and their families, and vulnerable Afghans both on U.S. military aircraft as well as charter and coalition flights, and reviewed aggressive efforts to finalize agreements with additional third-party country transit hubs. Vice President Kamala D. Harris joined the meeting via videoconference.

In the afternoon, the President convened a telephone conversation with Gov. Edward M. Lamont of Connecticut, Gov. Charles D. Baker of Massachusetts, Gov. Janet T. Mills of Maine, Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Lt. Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul of New York, and Gov. Daniel J. McKee of Rhode Island to discuss preparedness efforts ahead of Hurricane Henri's projected landfall on Long Island or Southern New England on August 22 and the importance of Governors working closely with Federal partners and the National Guard to mitigate storm impacts, including widespread power outages, coastal storm surge, and inland flooding. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell and Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall also attended. He also had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to discuss the ongoing evacuation operations in Afghanistan, the President's agenda to cut prescription drug costs, reduce the cost of housing and education, strengthen care for veterans, take on climate change, and help families afford child- and eldercare, and upcoming House action on these crucial domestic issues.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nuhayyan of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates, to express appreciation for United Arab Emirates support in the ongoing evacuation from Afghanistan of U.S. citizens, diplomatic staff from the U.S. and partner nations, and vulnerable Afghan nationals. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Pedro SÃ¡nchez Perez-Castejon of Spain to discuss developments in Afghanistan and praise the dedication of their personnel in Kabul, Afghanistan, working together to safely evacuate their citizens, Afghans who courageously supported the work of the EU mission, and other vulnerable Afghan nationals, noting Spain's leadership in rallying international support for Afghan women and girls and assistance in temporarily housing at-risk Afghans who are bound for the U.S. at military bases in Rota and Moron.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled travel to Greenville, DE, on August 21 had been canceled.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Hakainde Hichilema as President of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia, on August 24: Enoh T. Ebong (head of delegation); David J. Young; and Dana L. Banks.

The President declared an emergency in Rhode Island and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Henri beginning on August 20.

The President declared an emergency in Connecticut and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Henri beginning on August 21 and continuing.

The President declared an emergency in New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Henri beginning on August 21 and continuing.

August 22

In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President met with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving security situation in Afghanistan, including counterterrorism operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syriaâ Khorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization. They discussed the massive logistical operation to evacuate American citizens and their families, special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants and their families, and vulnerable Afghans both on U.S. military aircraft as well as charter and coalition flights, and reviewed aggressive efforts to finalize agreements with additional third-party country transit hubs, affirming the importance of the contributions that more than two dozen partner nations made to this global effort.

In the afternoon, the President received a briefing from Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell on the severe rainstorms and flooding affecting Tennessee from August 19 through 21 and related recovery efforts.

The White House announced that the President will welcome 2020 WNBA Champions the Seattle Storm to the White House on August 23.

The White House announced that the President will meet virtually with the leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations on August 24 to discuss close coordination on Afghanistan policy and evacuating Gâ7 nation citizens, the brave Afghans who assisted international efforts over the last two decades, and other vulnerable Afghans, and plans to provide humanitarian assistance and support for Afghan refugees.

The President declared an emergency for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Tribal response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Henri beginning on August 20 and continuing.

The President declared an emergency in Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Henri beginning on August 22 and continuing.

August 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he met with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

In the evening, the President posted a video to his official Twitter feed urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVIDâ19 in light of the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer vaccine. Also in the evening, he had a telephone conversation with Lt. Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul of New York to congratulate her on becoming Governor upon the official resignation of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on August 24.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, ongoing efforts by diplomatic and military personnel to evacuate their citizens, local staff, and other vulnerable Afghans, and plans for the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations virtual leaders' meeting on August 24, underscoring the importance of close coordination with allies and partners in managing the current situation and forging a common approach to Afghanistan policy.

The President announced his intention to appoint Martin H. Malin as a member of the Federal Service Impasses Panel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority and, upon appointment, designate him Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority: Wynter P. Allen; Jeanne Charles; Howard Friedman; Edward F. Hartfield; Marvin E. Johnson; Mark G. Pearce; Pamela Schwartz; Joseph E. Slater; and Tamiko N.W. Watkins.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on August 21.

August 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he met with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Later, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Officer Building, he participated in a video conference with leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations to discuss continuing close coordination on Afghanistan policy, humanitarian assistance, and evacuating Gâ7 nation citizens, brave Afghans who assisted with international efforts over two decades, and other vulnerable Afghans.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with House of Representatives leaders to discuss advancement of legislation related to the President's Build Back Better agenda.

During the day, the President was briefed on a report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on the results of the intelligence community's investigation of the origins of COVIDâ19.

The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on July 14 and continuing.

August 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he met with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President signed into law H.R. 1448, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act. Reps. Elissa Blair Slotkin and R. Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill also attended. Then, also in the Oval Office, he signed H.R. 3642, the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act. Reps. Adriano D. Espaillat and Thomas R. Suozzi also attended. Later, in the Oval Office, the President and Reps. Slotkin and Sherrill met to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.

The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas M. Barrett to be Ambassador to Luxembourg.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carla Koppell to be Assistant Administrator for Development, Democracy, and Innovation at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced the appointment of Elizabeth M. Allen as Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs at the Department of State.

August 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he met with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. He also was briefed on the terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, by suspected members of the Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to thank him for his willingness to postpone their scheduled meeting at the White House and for his expression of condolences on behalf of the Israeli people for the terrorist attack in Kabul.

During the day, the President received periodic updates on the casualties and U.S. response to the terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, by suspected members of the Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled virtual meeting with Governors who had offered to house or help resettle vulnerable Afghans had been canceled.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel at the White House had been postponed until August 27 due to the terrorist attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan, Kabul.

August 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with their national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. They were also briefed on the possibility of future terrorist attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, as well as U.S. military plans to develop Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization targets for potential strikes. He also spoke with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci to discuss the latest information on recommended COVIDâ19 booster shots for those already vaccinated and the optimal timeline for roll-out.

Also in the morning, in the Oval Office and the Private Dining Room, the President and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel had a restricted bilateral meeting to discuss Israel-U.S. relations and consult on the full range of global and regional challenges facing the two countries, including defense cooperation and Israel's Iron Dome missile system, regional challenges such as Iran, challenges presented by the COVIDâ19 pandemic, Israel's regional partnerships and diplomatic outreach, efforts to advance peace, security, and prosperity for both Israelis and Palestinians, and Israel's moves toward inclusion in the U.S. visa waiver program. The President expressed appreciation for Israel's condolences for the August 26 terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed U.S. servicemembers and Afghan civilians.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, Gov. Kay E. Ivey of Alabama, and Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi to discuss preparedness efforts ahead of Hurricane Ida's projected landfall, review available Federal assistance to aid local emergency response efforts, including prepositioned relief supplies, equipment, and other assets, evacuation plans in light of precautions against further coronavirus spread in affected States. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall, and White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Julie Rodriguez also participated.

The White House announced the appointment of John D. Porcari as the Port Envoy to the White House Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force.

The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ida beginning on August 26 and continuing.

August 28

In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris with their national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

In the afternoon, the President convened telephone conversations with National Hurricane Center Director Kenneth Graham and Federal Emergency Management Agency staff to discuss the administration's ongoing preparations for Hurricane Ida's projected landfall on the Gulf Coast, received a briefing on the storm's projected path, and thanked the Hurricane Hunters, who fly the specially equipped aircraft into hurricanes to enable accurate forecasting, as well as the entire National Hurricane Center team.

During the day, the President received regular updates on the landfall of Hurricane Ida and the evacuation mission in Afghanistan.

The President declared an emergency in Mississippi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ida beginning on August 28 and continuing.

August 29

In the morning, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris with their national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Dover Air Force Base, DE, where, in the Center for Families of the Fallen, they met with the families of 13 U.S. servicemembers who were killed in the terrorist attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 27.

In the afternoon, at Dover Air Force Base, on the tarmac, the President and Dr. Biden witnessed the dignified transfer of remains of the servicemembers killed in the airport attack. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, USMC, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville, USA, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael M. Gilday, and Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Commander Col. Chip W. Hollinger, USAF, also participated. Following the transfer, the President greeted a group of attending servicemembers and gave them challenge coins.

Later, they returned to Washington, DC, where, at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters, he received a briefing on Hurricane Ida from FEMA Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell and Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Dover Air Force Base, DE.

The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ida beginning on August 26 and continuing.

August 30

Early in the morning, the President was briefed by National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan and White House Chief of Staff Ronald A. Klain on the rocket attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul, Afghanistan, and ongoing evacuation operations at HKIA,

and efforts by military commanders to prioritize force protection on the ground. Later, he had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris with their national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

During the day, the President received periodic updates on the landfall of Hurricane Ida and damage and recovery efforts in impacted States. In the Oval Office, during a meeting with his national security team and senior advisers, the President was notified, through a note passed to National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, of the departure of the last flight of U.S. servicemembers and diplomatic staff from the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, signifying the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal and evacuation mission by the August 31 deadline.

August 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Situation Room, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris with their national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

In the afternoon, the President convened a telephone conversation with Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and Leo Denault, chief executive officer of Entergy, Tom Fanning, chief executive officer of Southern Co., and Tom Kuhn, chief executive officer Edison Electric Institute, to discuss the destructive power of Hurricane Ida and its impacts on the energy delivery infrastructure across impacted region, associated recovery efforts, and available Federal Government support to help expedite power restoration efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall and White House Director of Public Engagement Cedric L. Richmond also participated.

During the day, the President received periodic updates on the landfall of Hurricane Ida and damage and recovery efforts in impacted States.

September 1

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris had an economic briefing.

During the day, the President received periodic briefings from his homeland security team on the impacts of Tropical Depression Ida. He also had a telephone conversation with Amir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait to express gratitude for Kuwait's generous support for U.S. evacuation efforts from Afghanistan of U.S. citizens, diplomatic staff from the U.S. and several partner nations, and vulnerable Afghan nationals, thank the Amir for his personal commitment to diplomacy and deescalating tensions in the Middle East region, discuss Kuwait-

U.S. relations, and welcome ongoing efforts to expand cooperation among neighboring states and regional partners.

The White House announced that the President will travel to New Orleans, LA, on September 3.

The President declared a major disaster in North Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, and flooding from June 7 through 11.

The President declared a major disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from June 24 through July 1.

The President declared an emergency in California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from the Caldor Fire beginning on August 14 and continuing.

September 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul of New York and Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey to discuss the impact of Hurricane Ida and offer Federal assistance for local recovery efforts in their respective States.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, they visited with U.S. servicemembers wounded in the terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26 attributed to the Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia to acknowledge the 70th anniversary of the Australia-U.S. alliance with Australia, express appreciation for the close coordination with Australia on Afghanistan, and affirm plans for an in-person Quad leaders' summit later in the fall. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Thomas W. Wolf of Pennsylvania to discuss the impact of Hurricane Ida and offer Federal assistance for local recovery efforts.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New Orleans, LA, on September 3.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brad Crabtree to be Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tristan Leavitt to be a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board.

The President declared an emergency in New Jersey and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Ida beginning on September 1 and continuing.

The President declared an emergency in New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Ida beginning on September 1 and continuing.

September 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Kenner, LA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to LaPlace, LA, where he toured the Cambridge neighborhood, viewed areas damaged by Hurricane Ida, and visited with impacted residents. Gov. John Bel Edwards, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell, Reps. Troy A. Carter and Garret N. Graves, and St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard also participated. Later, from the Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport, he boarded a helicopter to begin an aerial tour of hard-hit communities, including Laffite, Grand Isle, Port Fourchon, and Lafourche Parish, damaged electric transmission lines near

Avondale, LA, and key segments of the federally built Hurricane Storm Damage Risk Reduction System. Then, he traveled to Galliano, LA, where, at the South Lafourche Airport, he met with local leaders from communities impacted by the hurricane: Gov. Edwards, Rep. Stephen J. Scalise, Port Fourchon Executive Director Chett Chiasson, Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III, Mayor Tim Kerner, Jr., of Jean Lafitte, LA, and Mayor David Camardelle of Grand Isle, LA. Administrator Criswell, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall, and White House Director of Public Engagement Cedric L. Richmond and Director of Private Sector Engagement Zach Butterworth also participated. Also at the airport, he greeted servicemembers and first responders and posed for photographs.

In the evening, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Upon arrival at Philadelphia International Airport, he traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

September 4

The White House announced that the President will travel to Manville, NJ, and New York City on September 7.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to New York City, Shanksville, PA, and Arlington, VA, on September 11.

September 5

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey and Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul of New York to discuss the impacts of Hurricane Ida, related damage and recovery efforts in their respective States, and approve available Federal assistance.

The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from September 1 through 3.

The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from September 1 through 3.

September 6

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 313, he greeted IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson and Local 313 Business Manager Bobby Murrian, visited with members, and posed for photographs. Members of IBEW Local 126 also attended. Later, he returned to Greenville, DE.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Manville, NJ, and New York City on September 7.

The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and straight-line winds on July 9 and 10.

September 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to New York City. Upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, he traveled to Hillsborough, NJ.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Manville, NJ, where he toured a section of the Lost Valley neighborhood damaged by flooding and visited with local residents. Sen. Cory A. Booker also participated. Then, he traveled to New York City. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on September 11.

September 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort nationwide.

The President announced the nomination of Lucy H. Koh, Gabriel P. Sanchez, and Holly A. Thomas to be judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The President announced the nomination of Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and HernÃ¡n D. Vera to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

The President announced the nomination of Katherine M. Menendez to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

The President announced the nomination of Jennifer L. Thurston to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.

The President announced the nomination of David H. Urias to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.

The President announced his intention to appoint Tony Allen as Chair of the President's Board of Advisers on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred from August 16 through 18.

September 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Xi Jinping of China to discuss China-U.S. relations, with President Biden underscoring the U.S. interest in peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the responsibility of both nations to ensure bilateral competition does not veer into conflict.

The President announced his intention to nominate Willie L. Phillips, Jr., as a Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Boise, ID; Sacramento and Long Beach, CA; and Denver, CO, on September 13.

September 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at Brookland Middle School, he and Dr. Biden were greeted by Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and Chancellor of Public Schools Lewis Ferebee of Washington, DC, and Principal Kerry Richardson. Then, they visited the sixth-grade classroom of Michelle Taylor, viewed science projects, and greeted students.

In the afternoon, the President posted to his official Twitter feed a prerecorded video message commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to New York City, where, at the InterContinental Barclay hotel, they remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to New York City on September 10 and 11.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Shanksville, PA, on September 11.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Boise, ID; Sacramento and Long Beach, CA; and Denver, CO, on September 13.

The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from August 31 through September 5.

September 11

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the National September 11th Memorial, where they were greeted by former President William J. Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York City and his partner Diana Taylor. Then, they participated in a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Later, they traveled to Shanksville, PA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, at the Flight 93 National Memorial, the President and Dr. Biden were greeted by Secretary of the Interior Debra A. Haaland and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Gordon Felt, brother of crash victim Edward P. Felt and president of the Families of Flight 93 Association, National Park Service Park Ranger Robert Franz, National Park Service, and Calvin Wilson, brother-in-law of Flight 93 pilot 1st Ofc. LeRoy W. Homer, Jr., also participated.

Following the ceremony, they paid their respects to families who had lost loved ones in the crash of Flight 93. Then, they traveled to the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department, where they visited firefighters and first responders and their families and posed for photographs.

Later in the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Arlington, VA, where, at the Pentagon, they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and posed for photographs. Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA, also attended. Then, the traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Boise, ID, on September 13.

September 12

In the afternoon, at Fieldstone Golf Club, the President played golf with his brother-in-law Jack Owens and former Sen. Edward E. Kaufman.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Sacramento, CA, on September

13.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Long Beach, CA, on September 13 and 14.

The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Caldor Fire beginning on August 14 and continuing.

September 13

In the morning, the President traveled to Boise, ID, where, upon arrive at the Boise Airport, on the tarmac, he met briefly with Mayor Lauren McLean of Boise, ID.

In the afternoon, at the National Interagency Fire Center, the President toured the center with Grant Beebe, Assistant Director for Fire and Aviation at the Bureau of Land Management, and participated in a photo line with State, labor, and local officials. Later, he traveled to Mather, CA, where, at the Mather Airport, he was greeted by Gov. Gavin C. Newsom. Then, they traveled to Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), where the President toured the facility with Gov. Newsom and Cal OES Director Mark S. Ghilarducci. Then, from the Mather Airport, the President boarded a helicopter to begin an aerial tour surveying communities in El Dorado County damaged by the Caldor Fire. Later, he and Gov. Newsom traveled to Long Beach, CA, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, at Long Beach City College, following his remarks at a campaign rally for Gov. Newsom, the President participated in a photo line. Later, he traveled to the Westin Long Beach hotel, where he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gregory W. Abbott of Texas to discuss the impact of Hurricane Nicholas on the State.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Denver, CO, on September 14.

The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on September

21.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Scott Morrison

of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan to the White House for a Quad Leaders Summit on September 24.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rostin Behnam to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and, upon confirmation, designate him Chair.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kristin N. Johnson and Christy Goldsmith Romero to be Commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alvaro Bedoya to be a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Reta Jo Lewis to be President and Chair of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jed Kolko to be Under Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Maria "Marisa" Lago to be Under Secretary for International Trade at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate J. Arthur Jemison II to be Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alanna McCargo to be President of the Government National Mortgage Association at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Elaine Trevino to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as U.S. Representatives to the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City beginning on September 14: Tom Carnahan; Sim Farar; J. French Hill; and Barbara J. Lee.

The President declared a major disaster in Arizona and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 22 through 24.

The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Nicholas beginning on September 12 and continuing.

September 14

In the morning, the President traveled to Denver, CO, arriving in the afternoon. Then, he traveled to Arvada, CO, where, at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Flatirons Campus, he participated in a photo line with members of the congressional delegation and State representatives, toured the facility with Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, NREL Director Martin Keller, and National Wind Technology Center Director Daniel Laird, observed a demonstration of a wind turbine and viewed research pads, and visited with laboratory staff and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union members. Gov. Jared L. Polis of Colorado also participated. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

September 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California to congratulate him on his election victory on September 14, commend his strong leadership in the response to the COVIDâ19 pandemic, and agree on the importance of using a science-based approach to fighting the pandemic, maintaining a focus on strengthening the economy, and addressing the climate crisis through the President's Build Back Better agenda.

The White House announced that the President will reconvene the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) virtually from the White House on September 17.

The President announced the appointment of John D. Carpten as a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board and, upon appointment, designated him Chair.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the National Cancer Advisory Board: Nilofer S. Azad; Luis A. Diaz, Jr.; Christopher R. Friese; Amy

B. Heimberger; Ashani Weeraratna; and Karen Winkfield.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Community Development Advisory Board: Marla Bilonick; Dave Glasser; Patrice Kunesh; Luis Pastor; Harold Pettigrew, Jr.; Jennifer Sun; Michael Swack; Alan Thian; and Darrin L. Williams.

September 16

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to discuss progress in advancing the President's Build Back Better agenda, their ongoing coordination and outreach toward building an economy that delivers for the middle class through tax relief for families and small businesses while cutting the costs of prescription drugs, child- and eldercare, education, housing, and health care and tackling the climate crisis, and the urgent need to pass a continuing resolution to fund Federal Government operations.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nickolas Guertin to be Director of Operational Test and Evaluation at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate John Sherman to be Chief Information Officer at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Margo Schlanger to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate Krista Boyd to be Inspector General at the Office of Personnel Management.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert O. Valdez to be Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the Department of Health and Human Services.

September 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed on the review conducted by the Department of Defense indicating that the U.S. missile strike on a vehicle in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 29 had not killed Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorosan terrorist organization operatives as intended, but instead 10 civilians.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

September 18

The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on September

20.

September 20

In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to New York City. Upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, on the tarmac, he spoke with Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul of New York and Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City and his wife Chirlane McCray.

In the evening, the President traveled to the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel, where he remained overnight.

September 21

In the morning, the President traveled to United Nations Headquarters, where he was greeted by U.N. Chief of Protocol Beatrix Kania and Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. He also met with President Barham Salih of Iraq on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly to discuss Iraq-U.S. relations, deepening cooperation on regional diplomatic initiatives, including

the successful Baghdad Regional Summit and historic visit of Pope Francis to Iraq earlier this year, and their mutual respect for Iraq's democracy, rule of law, and efforts to hold credible and transparent elections in October. Later, he traveled to the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to congratulate him on the Liberal Party's victory in the September 20 federal elections, underscore the strong and deep Canada-U.S. friendship, and discuss their shared commitment to strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of the U.S. and Canadian economies and coordinating on COVIDâ19 pandemic response.

The President announced his intention to nominate Shannon Ratliff Corless to be Assistant Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carrie Ricci to be General Counsel at the Department of the Army.

The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas R. Bush to be Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ashish Vazirani to be Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness at the Department of Defense.

September 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss France-U.S. relations and the September 15 announcement of the new Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) Security Agreement regarding nuclear technology cooperation.

In the afternoon, in three separate sessions, the President met with Democratic Members of the House and Senate to discuss the path forward for H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and other aspects of the President's Build Back Better agenda.

In the evening, the President continued his meeting with Members of Congress to discuss his economic agenda.

The President announced the appointment of Frances Arnold, Eric S. Lander, and Maria T. Zuber as members of the President's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology and, upon appointment, designated them Cochairs.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the President's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology: Marvin Adams; Dan E. Arvizu; John Banovetz, Ashton B. Carter; Frances ColÃ³n; Lisa A. Cooper, John O. Dabiri; William Dally; Sue Desmond-Hellmann; Inez Fung; Andrea Goldsmith; Laura H. Greene; Paula Hammond; Eric Horvitz; Joe Kiani; Jonathan Levin; Steve Pacala; Saul Perlmutter; William Press; Penny S. Pritzker; Jennifer Richeson; Vicki Sato; Lisa T. Su; Kathryn Sullivan; Terence Tao; Phil Venables; and Catherine Woteki.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mary Lu Jordan to be a Commissioner of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Susan Harthill to be a Commissioner of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph F. DeCarolis to be Administrator of the Energy Information Administration at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Maria Duaime Robinson to be Assistant Secretary for Electricity at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate H. Christopher Frey to be Assistant Administrator for the Office and Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Erik D. Ramanathan to be Ambassador to Sweden.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael M. Adler to be Ambassador to Belgium.

The President announced his intention to nominate Calvin Smyre to be Ambassador to the Dominican Republic.

September 23

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris had an economic briefing. Then, in the Private Dining Room, they had lunch.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, on September 29.

The President announced his intention to nominate Saule T. Omarova to be Comptroller of the Currency at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate Claudia Slacik to be a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the Board of Governors for the United Service Organizations, Inc.: Gil Kerlikowske; Ginger Miller; Manuel PiÃ±eiro; Rebekah Gleaves Sanderlin; Francis D. Vavala; and Mary A. Winnefeld.

September 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Red Room, the President met with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Camp David, MD, where they remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to discuss their continuing work on the path forward for the Build Back Better Act and infrastructure and jobs legislation, noting broad agreement from Members of both Chambers on the principles of the reconciliation bill and a recognition of the urgency to address the economic challenges families faced long before the COVIDâ19 pandemic.

The President announced the appointment of Michael Sfraga as a Commissioner on the U.S. Artic Research Commission and, upon appointment, designated him Chair.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as Commissioners on the U.S. Artic Research Commission: Elizabeth A. Qaulluq Cravalho; David M. Kennedy; Mark

D. Myers; Jackie A. Richter-Menge; and Deborah Vo.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged in the State as a result of Hurricane Ida.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures in the State as a result of Hurricane Laura.

September 26

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

September 27

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to discuss the status of negotiations for moving forward his Build Back Better agenda and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including respective outreach efforts to Democratic Members of the House and Senate and the progress toward fulfilling longstanding promises to ensure the economy delivers for middle class families, not just those at the top. They also discussed the work being done by Democrats to avoid a breach of the U.S. full faith and credit by suspending the public debt limit.

The President announced his intention to nominate John N. Nkengasong to be U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy at the Department of State.

September 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President met separately with Sens. Joseph A. Manchin III and Kyrsten

L. Sinema to discuss the status of negotiations for moving forward his Build Back Better agenda and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Chicago, IL, on September 29.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled travel to Chicago, IL, on September 29 had been canceled.

The President announced his intention to nominate Clare E. Connors to be U.S. attorney nominee for the District of Hawaii.

The President announced his intention to nominate Zachary A. Cunha to be U.S. attorney for the District of Rhode Island.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael F. Easley, Jr., to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cole Finegan to be U.S. attorney for the District of Colorado.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sandra J. Hairston to be U.S. attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dena J. King to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nikolas P. Kerest to be U.S. attorney for the District of Vermont.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth L. Parker to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.

The President announced his intention to nominate Delia L. Smith to be U.S. attorney for the District of Virgin Islands.

The President announced the appointment of Mark P. Hertling as a member of the American Battle Monuments Commission and, upon appointment, designated him Secretary.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the American Battle Monuments Commission: Darrell L. Dorgan; John L. Estrada; Florent Groberg; Amy Looney Heffernan; Matthew E. Jones; Raymond D. Kemp, Sr.; Bud D. Pettigrew; Michael

E. Smith; Gail Berry West; and Daniel P. Woodward.

September 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, at the Washington National Cathedral, the President attended a memorial service for former First Lady Susan Bayh of Indiana.

In the evening, at Nationals Park, the President attended the Congressional Baseball Game, watching first from the Democratic dugout, then moving to the Republican dugout in the third inning. White House Director of Public Engagement Cedric L. Richmond also attended. Also in the evening, in the Oval Office, he met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to discuss the status of negotiations for moving forward his Build Back Better agenda and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with lawmakers, led strategy sessions with his senior staff, and was briefed by his legislative affairs and economic teams.

The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on July 29 and 30.

September 30

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced the nomination of Bridget Meehan Brennan, Charles E. Fleming, and David A. Ruiz to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

The President announced the nomination of Victoria M. Calvert and Sarah E. Geraghty to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

The President announced the nomination of John H. Chun to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

The President announced the nomination of Samantha D. Elliott to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire.

The President announced the nomination of Dale E. Ho to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

The President announced the nomination of Linda Lopez and Jinsook Ohta to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

The President announced the nomination of Loren L. AliKhan to be a judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

The President announced the nomination of Adrienne Jennings Noti, Ebony M. Scott, and

D.W. Tunnage to be judges on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

The President announced the appointment of Leslie B. Kiernan, Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo, and Nitin Shah as members of the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States.

The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 17 through 19.

The President declared a major disaster in Montana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Richard Spring Fire from August 8 through 20.

October 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the U.S. Capitol, in the Hall of Columns, the President was greeted by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Assistant Speaker Katherine M. Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem S. Jeffries. Then, he met with the House Democratic Caucus to discuss his legislative agenda and a pathway for moving his economic proposals forward. Before leaving the U.S. Capitol, he made brief remarks to reporters.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Greenville, DE, on October 2.

October 2

In the morning, the President traveled to Greenville, DE.

In the afternoon, at Fieldstone Golf Club, the President played golf with Counselor to the President Steven J. Ricchetti and Ron Olivere, father-in-law of the President's late son Beau. The President remained overnight at his residence in Greenville.

October 3

In the morning, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President attended mass with his daughter-in-law Hallie and grandchildren Natalie and Hunter. Then, at the Brew HaHa! cafe, they had breakfast. The President also greeted patrons and posed for a photograph. White House Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations Ashley Williams also attended.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Howell, MI, on October 5.

October 4

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. He also received and read a letter from Senator Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell concerning the public debt limit.

In the afternoon, the President convened a virtual meeting with 12 members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus to discuss advancing both his Build Back Better agenda and infrastructure and jobs legislation to ensure the economy delivers for middle class families and emphasize their shared commitment to make investment in families the heart of our economic growth and competitiveness strategy, paid for by repealing tax giveaways for the rich and big corporations. They reviewed the benefits of the infrastructure bill for communities all across the Nation in terms of public transit, climate and clean energy leadership, ensuring safe drinking water for kids, and cleaning up pollution that disproportionately harms communities of color.

Participating in the meeting were Reps. Peter R. Aguilar, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Katherine Clark, Deborah A. Dingell, Pramila Jayapal, Mondaire Jones, Ro Khanna, Barbara J. Lee, Joseph D. Neguse, Mark Pocan, Ritchie J. Torres, and Peter F. Welch.

During the day, the President met with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to discuss the international security environment and NATO's ongoing efforts to safeguard transatlantic defense, with the President reaffirming his strong support for NATO and the importance of bolstering deterrence and defense against strategic competitors and transnational threats and also conveying full U.S. support for the NATO agenda agreed by leaders in June. He also had a telephone conversation with President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to discuss EU-U.S. relations, reiterate his commitment to continue implementing the outcomes from the U.S.-EU summit in June, and review the important work of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council, which met in Pittsburgh on September 29. President Biden welcomed renewed U.S.-EU cooperation on COVIDâ19 and taking steps to address the climate crisis ahead of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, later this month and underscored the importance of close U.S.-EU cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The leaders also discussed the Western Balkans, with President Biden conveying strong U.S. support for continuing the accession process with countries in this region.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan to congratulate him on his election, discuss Japan-U.S. relations, and the crucial importance of advancing their common vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Howell, MI, on October 5.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, on October 7.

The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on July 29 and 30.

October 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, from the Oval Office, he met virtually with 11 additional Democratic Members of the House of Representatives to discuss a pathway for moving forward on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and education and family assistance legislation, noting that both physical and human infrastructure are central to ensuring the economy delivers for the middle class and securing U.S. competitiveness in the world. Participating in the meeting were Reps. Colin Z. Allred, Cynthia L. Axne, Sharice L. Davids, Elizabeth P. Fletcher, Vicente Gonzalez, Lucia K. McBath, Thomas C. O'Halleran, Katherine M. Porter, Abigail D. Spanberger, Lauren Underwood, and Susan E. Wild.

Later, he traveled to Lansing, MI, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Capital Region International Airport, the President was greeted by Mayor Andy Schor of Lansing and Rep. Elissa B. Slotkin. Then, he and Rep. Slotkin traveled to Howell, MI, where, at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 Construction Career Center, he participated in a photo line with State, local, and labor leaders, toured the center with Training Director John Osika, and visited with instructors. Gov. Gretchen

E. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Rep. Slotkin also participated. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The President announced his intention to nominate Shelly C. Lowe and Maria Rosario Jackson to be Chairs of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

October 6

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Elk Grove Village, IL, on October 7.

The President announced his intention to nominate James O'Brien to be Coordinator for Sanctions Policy, with the rank of Ambassador, at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Kubayanda to be a Commissioner on the Postal Regulatory Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth de LeÃ³n Bhargava to be Assistant Secretary for Administration at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Parisa Salehi to be Inspector General of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brian M. Tomney to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ben Wagner to be Inspector General of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate John E. Putnam to be General Counsel at the Department of Transportation.

October 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also met with Sen. Joseph A. Manchin III to discuss the progress in advancing his Build Back Better legislative agenda.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Chicago, IL. Upon arrival at O'Hare International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Jay "J.B." Pritzker of Illinois, Reps. Michael B. Quigley and S. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot of Chicago and met separately with Mayor Lightfoot. Then, he traveled to Elk Grove Village, IL, where, at a project site for a new data center under construction by Clayco Corp., he was greeted by Gov. Pritzker, Clayco President Shawn Clark and Executive Vice Presidents Otto Nichols and Ryan McGuire, and Microsoft Corp. Senior Director Anuraj Jhajj. Then, he participated in a photo line with State and local leaders, toured the project area with Mr. Nichols, Gov. Pritzker, and Mr. Jhajj, and visited with company representatives and workers. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

October 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Oval Office, he signed into law S. 1828, the HAVANA Act of 2021. Sens. Susan M. Collins, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Michael F. Bennet, and Gary C. Peters; and Reps. Adam B. Schiff and Abigail D. Spanberger also attended. Then, also in the Oval Office, he signed into law S. 1917, the Kâ12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021. Sens. Peters and Jacklyn S. Rosen; and Rep. Elissa B. Slotkin also attended.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had an economic briefing.

In the evening, in the Oval Office, the President hosted a Military Aide promotion ceremony.

Later, he traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, upon arrival at Brandywine Creek State Park, he greeted paramedics. Then, he traveled Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mari del Carmen Aponte to be Ambassador to Panama.

The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas T. Hickey to be Ambassador to Finland.

The President announced his intention to nominate George J. Tsunis to be Ambassador to Greece.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph Donnelly to be Ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican City).

The President announced his intention to nominate Bruce I. Turner to be U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, with the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service.

The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred on August 18 and 19.

October 9

During the day, the President delivered remarks via prerecorded video to the Democratic National Committee Fall Meeting being held virtually.

October 10

In the morning, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and his grandchildren Natalie, Hunter, and Finnegan attended mass. Then, they returned to the President's residence, where he remained overnight.

October 11

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Kennett Square, PA, where, at the residence of his sister Valerie Biden Owens and her husband Jack, they attended the wedding ceremony of their nephew Cuffe Owens and Meghan O'Toole King.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to their residence in Greenville, DE. Later, they returned to Washington, DC. Their granddaughter Naomi accompanied them.

October 12

In the morning, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President participated in a virtual meeting with leaders of Group of Twenty (Gâ20) leaders to discuss multilateral coordination on Afghanistan including the critical need for

maintaining a focus on counterterrorism efforts, ensuring safe passage for those foreign nationals and Afghan partners with documentation seeking to depart Afghanistan, and reaffirming their collective commitment to provide humanitarian assistance directly to the Afghan people through independent international organizations and promote fundamental human rights for all Afghans, including women, girls, and members of minority groups. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing in the Oval Office.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to the White House on October 14.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Hartford, CT, on October 15. The President announced his intention to appoint Adam Ortiz as Regional Administrator for

Region 3 of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to appoint Debra Shore as Regional Administrator for Region 5 of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to appoint Lily Griego as Regional Director for Region 8 of the Department of Health and Human Services.

The President announced his intention to appoint Nivory Gordon, Jr., as Alabama State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Reginald Speight as North Carolina State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Bobby Etheridge as State Executive Director for North Carolina at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Saundra Glover as South Carolina State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Laurie Funderburk as State Executive Director for South Carolina at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Reggie Taylor as Georgia State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Arthur Tripp as State Executive Director for Georgia at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Patricia Dominguez as New Mexico State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Jonas Moya as State Executive Director for New Mexico at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Timothy Boring as State Executive Director for Michigan at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Brandon Fewins as Michigan State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Bob Morgan as Pennsylvania State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

October 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he signed into law H.R. 2278, legislation designating the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route.

In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with senior officials and stakeholders to discuss collective efforts to address global transportation supply chain bottlenecks.

October 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris received a briefing from members of their COVIDâ19 response team on the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort nationwide.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Hartford, CT, on October 15.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Rome, Italy, on October 30 and 31; and Glasgow, United Kingdom, on November 1 and 2.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher R. Hill to be Ambassador to Serbia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ravi Chaudhary to be Assistant Secretary for Installations, Energy, and the Environment at the Department of the Air Force.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ann Phillips to be Administrator of the

U.S. Maritime Administration at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Glen S. Fukushima to be a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Enoh T. Ebong to be Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

October 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Windsor Locks, CT, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Bradley International Airport, the President traveled to Hartford, CT, where, at the Capitol Child Development Center, he toured the facility with On-Site Director Lisa Plamondon and posed for photographs with children. Later, he traveled to Storrs, CT. He also had a telephone conversation with former President William J. Clinton to wish him a speedy recovery following his recent hospitalization for a non-COVIDâ19 infection.

Later in the afternoon, upon arrival at the University of Connecticut's Dodd Center for Human Rights, the President was greeted by former Sen. Christopher J. Dodd and participated in a photo line with State and local officials. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

October 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also met with Rep. Pramila Jayapal to discuss progress in advancing the President's Build Back Better agenda.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Sens. Raphael G. Warnock and Alejandro Padilla to discuss the vote scheduled for October 20 to advance S. 2747, the Freedom To Vote Act.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Scranton, PA, on October 20. The White House announced that the President will travel to Baltimore, MD, on October 21.

October 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also met with Sens. Joseph A. Manchin III and Kyrsten L. Sinema.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President, Vice President Kamala D. Harris, and Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus to discuss the President's legislative agenda: Reps. Katherine M. Clark, Deborah A. Dingell, Jimmy Gomez, Jared W. Huffman, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Barbara J. Lee, Mark Pocan, and Ritchie J. Torres.

Later in the afternoon, also in the Oval Office, the President, Vice President Harris, and Secretary Yellen met with a bicameral group of moderate Members of Congress to discuss the President's legislative agenda: Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jonathan Tester, and Mark R. Warner; and Reps. Amerish B. Bera, Suzan K. DelBene, Joshua S. Gottheimer, Thomas C. O'Halleran, and Michael C. Thompson.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Scranton, PA, on October 20.

The President announced his intention to nominate Steven Cliff to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Donald A. Blome to be Ambassador to Pakistan.

The President announced his intention to nominate Peter J. Beshar to be General Counsel at the Department of the Air Force.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brenda E. Stevenson to be a member of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.

October 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President stopped by the office of Vice President Kamala D. Harris, to wish her a happy birthday and give her flowers from Dr. Biden and a gift. Then, he traveled to Scranton, PA, where, at the Electric City Trolley Museum, he toured museum displays with Executive Director and Manager Wayne R. Hiller. Gov. Thomas W. Wolf of Pennsylvania, Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr., Rep. Matthew A. Cartwright, and Mayor Paige G. Cognetti of Scranton also participated.

In the evening, following his remarks at the Electric City Trolley Museum, the President participated in a photo line with State and local officials. While at the museum, he and Sen. Casey also met with advocates for home and community-based services to discuss the importance of the President's Build Back Better agenda, including Kate Dempsey Jones, chief executive officer, Lisa Raub, community living manager, and Illona "Gail" Thurston, former HCBS client, Goodwill Industries of Northeastern PA; care worker Lynn Weidner; and care recipients Ramon Lesavage and Brandon Kingsmore. Later, he traveled to Avoca, PA, where, at the Wilkes-Barre

Scranton International Airport, he gave a tour of Air Force One to some of his cousins from the Finnegan family who accompanied him from the museum and posed for photographs. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Newark, NJ, on October 25.

October 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Baltimore, MD. Upon arrival at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, they were greeted by Sens. Benjamin L. Cardin and Christopher Van Hollen, Jr., Rep. John P. Sarbanes, and Mayor Brandon M. Scott of Baltimore, and they spoke for several minutes. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to nominate Beth Van Schaack to be Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate MichÃ¨le Taylor to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council, with the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service.

The President announced his intention to nominate Martha Williams to be Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Department of Interior.

October 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

In the evening, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France to review ongoing joint efforts to support stability and security in the Sahel region of Africa and enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, discuss efforts to enable a stronger and more capable European defense while ensuring complementarity with North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces, and note their upcoming meeting with in Rome, Italy, where they will take stock of the many areas of U.S.-France cooperation and reinforce shared interests and common values, as well as the November visit by Vice President Kamala D. Harris to Paris, France, as another opportunity to enhance U.S.-France cooperation on a range of global challenges.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople Bartholomew to the White House on October 25.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Pope Francis at the Holy See (Vatican City) on October 29.

The White House announced that the President will participate in the Group of Twenty (Gâ 20) nations Leaders' Summit in Rome, Italy, on October 30 and 31.

The White House announced that the President will participate in the World Leaders Summit at the start of the 26th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom, on November 1 and 2.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Newark, NJ, on October 25.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Arlington, VA, on October 26.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Rome, Italy, on October 29 through 31; and Glasgow, United Kingdom, on November 1 and 2.

The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ida from August 18 through September 1.

October 23

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Middletown, DE, where, at St.

Andrew's School, they attended their granddaughter Natalie's field hockey game against Tower Hill. Later, they returned to Greenville, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

October 24

In the morning, at his residence in Greenville, DE, the President hosted Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Sen. Joseph A. Manchin III for a working breakfast to continue their discussions about the President's Build Back Better agenda, including equipping Americans to get back to work and making our economy deliver for the middle class. He remained overnight at his residence in Greenville.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to North Plainfield and Kearny, NJ, on October 25.

The White House announced that the President will participate virtually in the annual U.S.- ASEAN summit and East Asia Summit meetings from the White House on October 26 and 27.

The President declared a major disaster in Delaware and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from September 1 through September 7.

October 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed on the situation in Sudan. Later, he traveled to Newark, NJ, where, upon arrival at Newark International Airport, he was greeted by Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey and his wife Tammy and Reps. Tomasz P. Malinowski, Frank P. Pallone, Jr., and Donald M. Payne, Jr. Then, he traveled to North Plainfield, NJ, where, at East End Elementary School, he toured the classrooms of Gina Giovannucci, Katiane Drummond, and Allison Hessemer with North Plainfield School District Superintendent Michelle Aquino and visited with students. Gov. and Mrs. Murphy and Reps.

Malinowski, Pallone, and Payne also participated.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Kearny, NJ, where, prior to his remarks at the NJ TRANSIT Meadowlands Maintenance Complex, he participated in a photo line with State and local officials. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople Bartholomew to congratulate him on 30 years of leadership, express relief at the Ecumenical Patriarch's speedy recovery following a brief recent hospitalization, and discuss efforts to confront climate change, steps to end the global COVIDâ19 pandemic, and the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right.

October 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch.

In the evening, in the Oval Office, the President met with Sens. Joseph A. Manchin III and Kyrsten L. Sinema to continue their negotiations on the Build Back Better Act. Later, he traveled to Arlington, VA, where, following his remarks at Virginia Highlands Park, he participated in a photo line with State and local officials. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Rome, Italy, on October 29 through 31; and Glasgow, United Kingdom, on November 1 and 2.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy on October 29.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Emmanuel Macron of France on October 29.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jessica Rosenworcel and Gigi B. Sohn to be Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Alan Davidson to be Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Katherine Vidal to be Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate Laurel Blatchford to be Controller of the Office of Federal Financial Management at the Office of Management and Budget.

The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding, landslides, and mudslides on August 30 and 31.

October 27

In the morning, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President participated virtually in the East Asia Summit to discuss regional and international challenges, including the COVIDâ19 pandemic and the climate crisis, reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific, and outline his vision for the region, one that is open, connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure. President Biden also announced a U.S. effort to explore an Indo-Pacific economic framework to help define shared objectives around trade facilitation, standards for the digital economy and technology, supply chain resiliency, decarbonization and clean energy, infrastructure, worker standards, and other areas of shared interest.

Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced the nomination of Cindy K. Chung to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

The President announced the nomination of Gregory K. Harris to be U.S. attorney for the Central District of Illinois.

The President announced the nomination of Gary M. Restaino to be U.S. attorney for the District of Arizona.

The President announced the nomination of Philip R. Sellinger to be U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey.

October 28

In the morning, at the U.S. Capitol, the President was greeted by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Sergeant at Arms Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, AFNG, and spoke briefly with reporters. Then, in the Hall of Columns, he was greeted by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Assistant Speaker Katherine M. Clark, Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries, and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Rep. Sean P. Maloney. Then, he addressed the House Democratic Caucus to provide an update on his Build Back Better agenda and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Rome, Italy, arriving early the following morning.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin of the Holy See (Vatican City) on October 29.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Rome, Italy, on October 29 through 31; and Glasgow, United Kingdom, on November 1 and 2.

The White House announced the appointment of Sara Minkara as U.S. Special Adviser on International Disability Rights at the Department of State.

October 29

In the morning, upon arrival at Rome-Fiumicino International Airport in Rome, Italy, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Villa Taverna, the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Rome. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.

Later in the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Vatican City, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Vatican courtyard, the President and Dr. Biden were greeted by Monsignor Leonardo Sapienza, head of the Papal Household and received an official welcome by the Papal Gentlemen. Then, the President participated in a one-on-one audience with Pope Francis. Later, Dr. Biden joined the President for an expanded meeting with the Pope and his delegation and presented the gift of a historic chasuble. During their meetings, the President thanked the Pope for his advocacy for the world's poor and those suffering from hunger, conflict, and persecution and lauded his leadership in fighting the climate crisis, as well as his advocacy to ensure the pandemic ends for everyone through vaccine sharing and an equitable global economic recovery. Then, also in Vatican City, the President met with Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin of the Holy See to thank Cardinal Parolin for the Vatican's active leadership in fighting the climate crisis, both through advocacy and encouraging the climate neutrality of hundreds of Christian organizations worldwide, discuss efforts to rally global support for vaccinating the developing world against COVIDâ19, praise the Vatican for speaking out on behalf of the wrongfully detained, including in Venezuela and Cuba, and renew their joint commitment to continue advocating for personal and religious freedoms worldwide.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Quirinale Palace in Rome, Italy, where he met with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy to discuss Italy-U.S. relations and the importance of transatlantic bonds, thank President Mattarella for Italy's leadership of the Group of Twenty (Gâ20) nations summit toward meeting shared challenges, including fighting the climate crisis, ending the pandemic, and strengthening the global recovery, and express gratitude for Italy's contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and for providing temporary shelter to over 4,000 Afghans en route to being resettled in the U.S. in August. Then, he and Dr. Biden traveled to the Chigi Palace, where participated in an official arrival ceremony with Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy and his wife Serena Cappello. Then, the President and Prime

Minister Draghi met. Later, the President traveled to Villa Bonaparte, the French Embassy to the Holy See, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at Villa Bonaparte, the President answered questions from reporters. Later, he returned to the Villa Taverna, where he remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to nominate Marc Nathanson to be Ambassador to Norway.

The President announced his intention to nominate Randi Charno Levine to be Ambassador to Portugal.

The President announced his intention to nominate Monde Muyangwa to be Assistant Administrator for the Bureau of Africa at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Bidtah Becker and Gretchen Gonzales Davidson to be members of the National Council on the Arts.

The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the National Council on the Humanities: Estrellita Brodsky; Vanessa Northington Gamble; David Hajdu; Jerry Kang; and Kathryn "Kit" Matthew.

October 30

In the morning, the President traveled to La Nuvola convention center in Rome, Italy, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy. Then, he participated in a family photo for leaders of Group of Twenty (Gâ20) nations, followed by the first plenary session.

In the afternoon, at La Nuvola, the President attended a Gâ20 leaders' side event on supporting women-owned businesses. Later, also at La Nuvola, he met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and Chancellor Angela Merkel of German to discuss the path to resuming negotiations for a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and answered a question from a reporter. Then, he traveled to Villa Taverna, the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Rome.

In the evening, at St. Patrick's Church, the President attended mass. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to the Quirinale Palace, where they attended a gala dinner with other Gâ20 leaders and their spouses. Later, they returned to the Villa Taverna, where they remained overnight.

During the day, on the margins of the Gâ20 summit, at La Nuvola convention center, the President met with Chancellor Merkel and Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to congratulate the Chancellor on over 16 years of leadership on issues of importance to shared security, prosperity, and the transatlantic relationship and discuss the situation in Afghanistan, including efforts to ensure continued humanitarian assistance and his gratitude for Germany's hosting 35,000 Afghans en route to relocation in the U.S. President Biden underscored the importance of continued work to implement the U.S.-Germany Joint Statement on Support for Ukraine and European Energy Security, to ensure that Russia cannot manipulate natural gas flows for harmful political purposes.

Also during the day, on the margins of the Gâ20 summit, at La Nuvola, the President met with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.), in his capacity as Chair of the African Union (AU), to discuss their shared commitment to advance global health security and end the COVIDâ19 pandemic everywhere, review the recent U.S.- facilitated deal between Moderna and the AU to make up to 110 million vaccine doses available to the AU on an accelerated basis, in addition to the 63 million doses of vaccine the U.S. has already shipped to the AU, and applaud AU efforts to promote peace and security in Africa,

including the need to resolve the widening crisis in Ethiopia and restore the civilian-led transitional government in Sudan. The leaders also discussed the imperative of protecting the Congo Basin rainforest, the second largest tropical rainforest in the world, to meet the global goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. President Biden welcomed President Tshisekedi's efforts to promote transparency, tackle corruption, and respect human rights in managing the D.R.C.'s vast natural resources.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on October 31.

The President declared a major disaster in Connecticut and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on September 1 and 2.

October 31

In the morning, the President traveled to La Nuvola convention center in Rome, Italy, where he met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss Turkey-U.S. relations, express appreciation for Turkey's nearly two decades of contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission in Afghanistan, and review regional issues such as the political process in Syria, the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Afghans in need, elections in Libya, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, and diplomatic efforts in the South Caucasus.

President Biden reaffirmed the Turkey-U.S. defense partnership and Turkey's importance as a NATO ally, while noting U.S. concerns over Turkey's possession of the Russian Sâ400 missile system. He also answered a question from a reporter. Then, at La Nuvola, he continued his participation in the Group of Twenty (Gâ20) nations summit, beginning with a second plenary session.

In the afternoon, at La Nuvola, the President attended the third plenary session of the Gâ20 summit. On the margins of the Gâ20 summit at La Nuvola convention center, the President also met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to reaffirm the importance of the Singapore-U.S. strategic partnership, building on Vice President Kamala D. Harris's visit to Singapore in August, and express his desire to deepen cooperation with Singapore in pursuit of shared interests and a free and open Indo-Pacific, including upholding freedom of the seas and advancing supply chain resiliency.

In the evening, the President traveled to Villa Taverna, the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Rome, Italy, where he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Thomas M. Conway, international president of the United Steelworkers, to thank him for his partnership in negotiating an agreement with the European Union on trade in steel and aluminum.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Glasgow, United Kingdom, on November 1 and 2.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will attend the funeral of former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell at the Washington National Cathedral on November 5.

November 1

In the morning, the President traveled to Glasgow, United Kingdom, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, at the Scottish Event Campus, the President was greeted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom and Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres of the United Nations, and they posed for photographs. Then, also at the Scottish Event

Campus, he attended the opening session of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26).

In the evening, at the Scottish Event Campus, the President met with President Sauli NiinistÃ¶ of Finland to discuss Finland-U.S. relations and welcome continued close cooperation on common challenges, including global health and climate change. President Biden lauded Finland's ambitious commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. The Presidents also discussed the security situation in the Baltic Sea and northern Europe, including Finland's strong partnership with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Later, he traveled to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, where he attended a reception hosted by Prime Minister Johnson. Later, he traveled to Edinburgh, United Kingdom, where, at the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, he remained overnight.

During the day, on the margins of the U.N. Climate Change Conference at the Scottish Event Campus, the President met with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia to express his appreciation for her leadership in joining consensus on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Inclusive Framework on the taxation of multinational companies and discuss their cooperation on global challenges such as climate change and continued close bilateral defense ties and ongoing work to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's deterrence and defense posture. The President noted Estonia's valuable contributions to defend democracy and human rights across the globe, including at the U.N. Security Council and conveyed his support for the Prime Minister's efforts to promote trusted connectivity and high-standards infrastructure investment in Europe and around the world.

November 2

In the morning, the President traveled to Glasgow, United Kingdom, where, at the Scottish Event Campus, he spoke briefly with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan to discuss the Japan-U.S. alliance and regional and global issues.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving early the following morning.

During the day, on the margins of the U.N. Climate Change Conference at the Scottish Event Campus, the President met with Prince Charles of Wales to discuss U.K.-U.S. relations and the importance of global cooperation in tackling climate change, underline the need for ambitious commitments and concrete actions among partners worldwide, and note Prince Charles's initiative to engage the private sector on sustainability. He also met with private-sector leaders in the effort to bolster climate action.

November 3

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Mayor-elect Eric Adams of New York City, Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey, and Ohio Representative-elect Shontel Brown to congratulate them on their respective election victories, commit to working closely to build back better, grow jobs and the economy, and expand opportunities for working families across the country, and discuss the continued need to defeat COVIDâ19 and get more Americans vaccinated. He also had a telephone conversation with former Gov. Terence R. McAuliffe of Virginia to thank him for a hard-fought campaign and as his many years of service to both the Democratic Party and the U.S.

The President announced his intention to nominate N. Nick Perry to be Ambassador to Jamaica.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kurt DelBene to be Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael F. Gerber to be a member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.

The President announced the nomination of Leonard Stark to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The President announced the nomination of Georgette Castner and Evelyn Padin to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

The President announced the nomination of Jacqueline Corley and Trina Thompson to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

The President announced the nomination of Ruth Bermudez Montenegro to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

The President announced the nomination of Julie Rubin to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

The President announced the nomination of Cristina D. Silva and Anne R. Traum to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

The President announced the nomination of Kendra Briggs to be a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

November 4

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced his intention to appoint Thaddeus Fairley, Sr., as State Executive Director for Mississippi at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Eugene Schriefer as State Executive Director for Wisconsin at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Charlene Fernandez Arizona State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Julie Lassa as Wisconsin State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Marlene Cintron as Region 2 Administrator for the Small Business Administration.

The President announced his intention to appoint John F. Fleming as Region 3 Administrator for the Small Business Administration.

The President announced his intention to appoint Michael Fong as Region 10 Administrator for the Small Business Administration.

November 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, at the Washington National Cathedral, the President and Dr. Biden attended the funeral of former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and greeted members of the Powell family, including his wife Alma.

In the evening, at the Residence, the President met with his policy and legislative teams and made telephone calls with congressional leadership and Members of Congress. Vice President Kamala D. Harris also attended.

The White House announced that the President will welcome the National Basketball Association Champion Milwaukee Bucks to the White House on November 8.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Arlington, VA, on November

11.

The President announced the delegation of the following individuals as members of a

Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of JosÃ© Maria Neves as President of Cabo Verde in Praia, Cabo Verde, on November 9: Martin J. Walsh (head of delegation); Jeff Daigle; Hakeem S. Jeffries; and Dana Banks.

The President announced his intention to nominate Laura Farnsworth Dogu to be Ambassador to Honduras.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth L. Wainstein to be Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security.

November 6

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Cape Henlopen State Park, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to their residence, where they remained overnight.

November 7The White House announced that the President will travel to Baltimore, MD, on November 10.

November 8

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President recorded an interview with Kyle Inskeep of WKRC in Cincinnati, OH, for later broadcast.

Also during the day, in the Oval Office, the President joined Giannis Antetokounmpo, forward for the National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks, and his brother, forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, for a FaceTime call with forward Khris Middleton, who did not join the team for the President's remarks on the South Lawn and was home with his family in Milwaukee, WI.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to the White House on November 10.

The White House announced that the President will participate virtually in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders meeting from the White House on November 12.

November 9

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, following his remarks at a virtual grassroots event and fundraising reception, the President participated in a virtual photo line for the Democratic National Committee.

During the day, the President spoke with C. Douglas McMillon, president and chief executive officer of Walmart Inc., Carol B. TomÃ©, chief executive officer of UPS, Frederick W. Smith, chairman and chief executive officer of FedEx, and Brian Cornell, board chairman and chief executive officer of Target to discuss steps that the administration and private sector can take to further strengthen our supply chains and build on steps already taken to speed up deliveries and lower prices. He also recorded an interview with television science personality Bill Nye for later broadcast on his TikTok feed.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Baltimore, MD, on November 10.

November 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to welcome the revitalization of European UnionâU.S. relations, which led to the resolution of long-standing trade differences as well as cooperation on ending the COVIDâ19 pandemic, fighting climate change, and investing in the infrastructure needs of the 21st century, and address the humanitarian situation on the EU's border with Belarus, expressing deep concern about the irregular migration flows, and discuss a shared commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and continued support for political and economic stability in Northern Ireland. Then, he traveled to Milford, DE, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, at the Milford Church of the Nazarene, the President attended the funeral of former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner of Delaware. Following the funeral, he traveled to the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club, where, prior to departure on Marine One from the landing zone, he was greeted by Cathy Kanefsky, president and chief executive officer, and Chad Robinson, director of external affairs, of the Food Bank of Delaware, spoke briefly with them, and posed for a photograph. Later, he traveled to Baltimore, MD, where, at the Port of Baltimore, he received a briefing on port operations and toured the facility with Scott Cowan, president of International Longshoremen's Association AFLâCIO Local 333, and Local 333 cargo processor Amanda Case, equipment operator Calvin Givens, general longshoremen Robert Anderson and Robert Sawyer, Jr., and crane operator Anthony Revels, Jr. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., of Maryland, Sen.

Christopher Van Hollen, Reps. Kweisi Mfume, C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, and Mayor Brandon M. Scott of Baltimore also participated.

Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert M. Califf to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

November 11

In the morning, on the State Floor, the President hosted a group of veterans, members of the military, and their families for a greeting ahead of the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Arlington, where, at Arlington National Cemetery, they were greeted by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough and his wife Kari McDonough, Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, USA, commanding general of Joint Task Force National Capital Region and the U.S. Military District of Washington, and his wife Heather, and Arlington National Cemetery Executive Director Karen Durham-Aguilera. Then, they participated in the Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor wreath- laying ceremony on the centennial anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Several Cabinet Secretaries, senior administration officials, Members of Congress, military representatives, veterans and their families also attended.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with New Orleans, LA, resident Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S., to thank him for his service and wish him well on Veterans Day.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Woodstock, NH, on November

16.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Detroit, MI, on November 17.

November 12

In the morning, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) virtual leaders' meeting hosted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand to discuss ongoing efforts to address the COVIDâ19 pandemic, advance fair and open trade and investment in the Indo-Pacific region, and support global economic recovery. The President noted the U.S. provision of more than 220 million COVIDâ19 vaccine doses worldwide, including 64 million to APEC economies; reiterated his interest in deepening U.S. economic engagement in the region, including working together to promote an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure internet, invest in robust cybersecurity, and develop digital economy standards; and reviewed shared challenges such as climate change, supply chain resiliency, decarbonization and clean energy, infrastructure, and worker standards. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight.

During the day, the President wrote to Irish Rugby Football Union to wish them look ahead of their match against the New Zealand All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on November 13.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will participate in the White House Tribal Nations Summit on November 15.

The White House that the President will meet virtually with President Xi Jinping of China on November 15.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Woodstock, NH, on November 16.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Detroit, MI, on November 17.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada and President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico for bilateral meetings and the North American Leaders' Summit at the White House on November 18.

The White House announced that the President will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden on November 19.

The President announced the nomination of Eddie Frizell to be U.S. marshal for the District of Minnesota.

The President announced the nomination of LaDon Reynolds to be U.S. marshal for the Northern District of Illinois.

The President announced the nomination of Brandon B. Brown to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana.

The President announced the nomination of Ryan K. Buchanan to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.

The President announced the nomination of Marisa T. Darden to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.

The President announced the nomination of Jason Frierson to be U.S. attorney for the District of Nevada.

The President announced the nomination of Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., to be U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana.

The President announced the nomination of Dawn N. Ison to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.

The President announced the nomination of Andrew M. Luger to be U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota.

The President announced the nomination of Mark A. Totten to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Michigan.

November 13

During the day, the President had a video call with members of the Irish Rugby Football Union to congratulate the team on its victory over the New Zealand All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on November 13. His sister Valerie Biden Owens and brother James also participated.

November 14

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced the appointment of former Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu of New Orleans, LA, as Senior Adviser and Infrastructure Coordinator.

November 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Woodstock, NH, on November 16.

The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth H. Richard to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Department of State, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert P. Storch to be Inspector General at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon Bradford Franklin to be a member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board and, upon confirmation, designate her Chair.

The President announced his intention to nominate Beth A. Williams to be a member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christine Kim and Karen A. Stout to be members of the National Council for the Humanities.

November 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Manchester, NH, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, the President traveled to Woodstock, NH. Later, he traveled to Manchester, where, at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, he participated in a photo line with State and local leaders. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Detroit, MI, on November 17.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Fort Bragg, NC, on November 22.

November 17

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, on the South Portico, prior to boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, MD, the President greeted musician Ciara P. Wilson, who was at the White House with her children Future Z. Wilburn and Sienna and Win Wilson for an event with Dr. Biden promoting the COVIDâ19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Then, he traveled to Romulus, MI, where, upon arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, he was greeted by Lt. Gov.

Garlin Gilchrist II, and, on the tarmac, they spoke briefly. Then, he traveled to Detroit, MI, where, at General Motors Corp.'s Factory ZERO, Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center, he toured the facility with General Motors Chair and Chief Executive Officer Mary T. Barra, Manufacturing Operations Senior Manager Jeff Roeschke, and Factory ZERO Plant Executive Director Jim Quick. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh and United Auto Workers President Ray Curry also participated. While at the test drive area, he drove a few laps in the model Hummer EV with Ms. Barra. Prior to his remarks, the President also participated in a photo line with State and local leaders. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

During the day, the President sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan regarding concerns about potential price gauging among gasoline suppliers, including a request for the regulator to examine oil and gas companies for their role in rising prices.

The President announced his intention to nominate M. Tia Johnson to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dimitri Kusnezov to be Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Steven H. Fagin to be Ambassador to Yemen.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jodi Herman to be Assistant Administrator for Legislative and Public Affairs at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lester Martinez-Lopez to be Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rebecca Jones Gaston to be Commissioner for the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The President announced the nomination of Andre B. Mathis to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

The President announced the nomination of Alison J. Nathan to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

November 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced his intention to appoint Theresa Greenfield as Iowa State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Armando Valdez as Colorado State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Matt Russell, as State Executive Director for Iowa at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Kent Peppler as State Executive Director for Colorado at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Clifton L. Warren, Jr., as State Executive Director at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Robin L. Talley as State Executive Director for Delaware at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to appoint Mike Vlacich as Region 1 Administrator for the Small Business Administration.

The President announced his intention to appoint Allen M. Thomas as Region 4 Administrator for the Small Business Administration.

The President announced his intention to appoint Elmy Bermejo as Region 9 Administrator for the Small Business Administration.

The President announced his intention to appoint Daniel Blackman as Region 4 Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to appoint Kathleen "KC" Becker as Region 8 Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to appoint Lisa Flavia Garcia as Region 2 Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intention to appoint Dara Kass as Region 2 Director for the Department of Health and Human Services.

The President announced his intention to appoint Ingrid Ulrey as Region 10 Director for the Department of Health and Human Services.

November 19

In the morning, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, after temporarily transferring the powers and duties of the Presidency to Vice President Kamala D. Harris, he received a routine physical examination, including a colonoscopy under anesthesia.

Later in the morning, the President resumed the powers and duties of the Presidency. He also had telephone conversations with Vice President Harris and White House Chief of Staff Ronald

A. Klain.

In the afternoon, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, prior to boarding Marine One, the President spoke briefly to reporters. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Anthony S. Evers of Wisconsin to discuss the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on all charges in Kenosha, WI, and offer Federal assistance to State and local authorities in maintaining public safety as needed.

In the evening, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel M. Tangherlini and Derek Kan to be Governors on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors.

November 20

In the afternoon, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President attended mass with his sister Valerie Biden Owens and his daughter Ashley.

In the evening, the President remained at his residence overnight.

November 21

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

In the evening, the President was briefed on the incident in Waukesha, WI, in which a vehicle crashed into a Christmas parade in progress, killing several participants and injuring dozens more.

During the day, at DC Kitchen, the President, Dr. Biden, Vice President Kamala D. Harris, and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff participated in a service event, packing Thanksgiving meals for District residents in need.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Nantucket, MA, on November

22.

November 22

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Fort Bragg, NC, where, they participated in a photo line with State and local leaders, served a Thanksgiving meal for U.S. servicemembers, families of deployed soldiers, and elected officials, and visited and posed for photographs with attendees.

In the evening, following the meal at Fort Bragg, the President also visited with members of the Fort Bragg Special Operations community to convey his and the Nation's gratitude for their continued service and sacrifice. Later, he and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to nominated Jerome H. Powell to be Chair of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors.

The President announced his intention to nominated Lael Brainard to be Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors.

November 23

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, at DC Central Kitchen, the President and Dr. Biden participated in a service project, receiving an overview of the nonprofit's operations from Chief Executive Officer Michael

F. Curtain, Jr., and assembling Thanksgiving meals for Washington, DC, residents in need. He spoke briefly with reporters. Vice President Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also participated.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Nantucket, MA, where, at the vacation residence of David M. Rubenstein, cofounder and nonexecutive chairman of the board of the Carlyle Group, they remained overnight. Their son Hunter and his wife Melissa Cohen; grandchildren Beau, Finnegan, Maisy, Natalie, Hunter, and Naomi; and Naomi's fiancÃ© Peter Neal accompanied them.

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on November

28.

November 24

The President announced his intention to nominate Shalanda Young to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nani A. Coloretti to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

November 25

In the morning, from the private residence, the President and Dr. Biden viewed a televised broadcast of the 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City with members of the Biden family. Later, they traveled to U.S. Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket, MA, where they met virtually with servicemembers from all six military branches deployed around the world to thank them for their service and wish them a happy Thanksgiving. Participating in the call were Lt. Col. Jacob Helgestad, USA, 194th Armored Regiment at Camp Buehring, Kuwait; Col. James Lively, USMC, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit at sea on the Arabian Gulf; Cmdr.

Matt Hays, USN, USS *Milius *at sea on the East China Sea; 1st Lt. Konrad Bennett, USAF, 837th Training Squadron, Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Lackland Air Force Base, TX; Lt.

Col. Matthew J. Lintker, USSF, 18th Space Control Squadron, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA; and Capt. Nathan Coulter, USCG, Air Station Kodiak, Alaska.

Later in the morning, also at Brant Point, the President and Dr. Biden greeted coastguardsmen and posed for photographs. The President handed out challenge coins and answered a question from a reporter.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to the vacation residence of David M. Rubenstein, where they had Thanksgiving dinner with their son Hunter and his wife Melissa Cohen; grandchildren Beau, Finnegan, Maisy, Natalie, Hunter, and Naomi; and Naomi's fiancÃ© Peter Neal. They remained overnight at the private residence.

November 26

During the day, at the private residence, the President received a briefing from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci and members of his COVIDâ19 Pandemic Response team on the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus first detected in South Africa and announced new travel restrictions out of South Africa and seven other countries effective November 29.

In the afternoon, at the Nantucket Tap Room, the President and Dr. Biden had lunch with their son Hunter and his wife Melissa Cohen; grandchildren Beau, Finnegan, Maisy, Natalie, Hunter, and Naomi; and Naomi's fiancÃ© Peter Neal. Later, the President and members of his family shopped at Nantucket Bookworks, walked through the town and greeted passersby, and visited Craftmasters of Nantucket, ACK 4170, Gypsy, Sunken Ship, Island Cashmere, Centre Point, Freedman's of Nantucket, and other local stores. Later, at the top of Main Street, he and Dr. Biden attended the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony with members of their family.

Following the lighting, he greeted Town Crier Eric Goddard and members of the Nantucket High School choir and posed for photographs. Then, the President and Dr. Biden returned to the vacation residence of David M. Rubenstein, where they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rosemount, MN, on November

30.

November 27

In the afternoon, the President visited Murray's Toggery Shop with his son Hunter and grandson Beau, bought a chocolate milkshake from TownPool, and attended mass at St. Mary's Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church.

In the evening, the President returned to the vacation residence of David M. Rubenstein, cofounder and nonexecutive chairman of the board of the Carlyle Group, where he remained overnight.

During the day, at the private residence, the President received a briefing on the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus first detected in South Africa.

November 28

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where, on the tarmac, he answered a question from a reporter. Then, they returned to Washington, DC. Their son Hunter, daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen, and grandson Beau and other family members accompanied them.

Also in the afternoon, the President received a briefing from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci and members of his COVIDâ19 Pandemic Response team on the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus first detected in South Africa, including an update on the transmissibility, severity, and other characteristics of the variant, and an assessment of the effectiveness of existing vaccines against severe cases of COVID.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Rosemount, MN, on November 30.

November 29

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, they received an update from members of their COVIDâ19 Pandemic Response team on the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Rosemount, MN, on November 30.

November 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Hennepin County, MN, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, the President was greeted by Gov. Timothy J. Walz of Minnesota, Mayor Jacob L. Frey of Minneapolis, and Mayor Melvin Carter of Saint Paul, MN, with Sens. Amy J. Klobuchar and Tina Smith, Rep.

Angela D. Craig, and Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona joining as well. Then, he and Gov. Walz traveled to Rosemount, MN, where, upon arrival at Dakota County Technical College, he participated in a photo line with State and local officials. He was also informed by National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan of the shooting at Oxford High School in Oxford, MI. Then, he toured the facility and visited with staff and students. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The President announced his intention to nominate William LaPlante to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment at the Department of Defense.

December 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President received a briefing on confirmation from health authorities in California of the first domestic case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the U.S.

December 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, in the Natcher Building at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), he received President a briefing from his COVIDâ19 Response Team and NIH health officials, including National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Adviser to the President Anthony S. Fauci, NIH Director Francis S. Collins and Principal Deputy Director Lawrence A. Tabak, Vaccine Research Center Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Trials Program Senior Clinician Julie E. Ledgerwood, and White House COVIDâ19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey D. Zients and Deputy Coordinator Natalie Quillian. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, where, upon arrival on the South Lawn at the White House, he visited with a Marine One pilot who was conducting his last flight in service and members of his family.

Also in the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with Sens. Patricia

L. Murray and Timothy M. Kaine to discuss their efforts to pass the Build Back Better Act in the Senate and review steps the legislation would take to help middle class families afford child care and create the first-ever universal prekindergarten program across the U.S.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell to discuss efforts to avoid a potential Federal Government shutdown in the event Congress should fail to pass additional appropriations ahead of the expiration of the current continuing resolution on December 3.

December 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch.

In the evening, prior to boarding Marine One on the South Lawn, the President spoke briefly with reporters and answered two questions. Then, he traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will have a secure videoconference with President Vladimir Vladimirovich of Russia on December 7.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Kansas City, MO, on December

8.

The White House announced that the President will host the virtual Summit for Democracy

from the White House on December 9 and 10.

The President announced the appointment of Alaina B. Teplitz as Assistant Secretary for Administration at the Department of State.

December 5

In the morning, the President an Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.

In the evening, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the President and Dr. Biden attended the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors Gala. Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also attended.

During the day, the President and Dr. Biden had a telephone conversation with former Sen. Elizabeth H. Dole, wife of former Sen. Robert J. Dole, to offer their condolences on his passing.

December 6

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, following his remarks in the East Room, the President answered a question from a reporter.

During the day, the President participated in a conference call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom to discuss their shared concerns about the Russian military buildup on Ukraine's borders and underscore their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, jointly calling on Russia to deescalate tensions and agreeing on the diplomatic track offered by the Normandy Format to resolve the conflict in Donbas through the implementation of the Minsk Agreements.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Kansas City, MO, on December 8.

December 7

In the morning, at the World War II Memorial, the President and Dr. Biden marked National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and laid a wreath in honor of the U.S. servicemembers who died at Pearl Harbor, HI, on December 7, 1941. Later, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he had a secure videoconference with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss a range of issues on the U.S.-Russia agenda, with President Biden voicing the deep concerns of the U.S. and European allies about Russia's escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine and making clear that the U.S. and our allies would respond with strong economic and other measures in the event of military escalation. President Biden reiterated his support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for deescalation and a return to diplomacy. The Presidents also discussed the U.S.-Russia dialogue on strategic stability, a separate dialogue on ransomware, as well as joint work on regional issues such as Iran.

In the afternoon, the President spoke with the leadership of both the House of Representatives and Senate to brief them on his virtual meeting with President Putin and discuss ways the U.S. can support its allies and stand up for core interests and values.

During the day, the President participated in a conference call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom to brief the leaders on his earlier call with President Putin, in which he discussed the serious consequences of Russian military action in Ukraine and the need to deescalate and return to diplomacy. The leaders underscored their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the need for Russia to reduce tensions and engage in diplomacy.

The White House announced that the President will have a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine on December 9.

December 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Kansas City, MO, arriving in the afternoon. Reps. Emanuel Cleaver II and Sharice L. Davids accompanied him.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Kansas City International Airport, on the tarmac, the President was greeted by Gov. Michael L. Parson of Missouri and his wife Teresa and Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, and they spoke for several minutes, with Reps. Cleaver and Davids joining as well. Then, he traveled to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), where he participated in a photo line with State, Tribal, and local officials, as well as Administrator of the General Services Administration Robin Carnahan, and received a briefing from KCATA President and Chief Executive Officer Robbie Makinen, Vice President of Operations Chuck Ferguson, and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1287 Business Agent and President Will Howard, electrical technician James Sneed, procurement officer Laura Bolton, and master driver LaVale Smith. Reps. Cleaver and Davids and Mayor Lucas also participated.

Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The White House announced further details on the President's scheduled telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine on December 9.

The White House announced that the President will participate in conference call with the leaders of the Bucharest Nine group of U.S. eastern flank North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies on December 9.

The announced his intention to nominate Constance J. Milstein to be Ambassador to Malta. The announced his intention to nominate Alina L. Romanowski to be Ambassador to Iraq. The announced his intention to nominate Margaret C. Whitman to be Ambassador to Kenya. The announced his intention to nominate January Contreras to be Assistant Secretary for

Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The announced his intention to nominate Agnes G. Schaefer to be Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs at the Department of the Army.

The announced his intention to nominate Timothy J. Baker to be Commissioner of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

December 9

In the morning, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President participated in a virtual leaders' plenary session of the Summit for Democracy. Later, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, he and Dr. Biden paid their respects at a procession and public viewing of former Sen. Robert J. Dole who lay in state. Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also attended. Following his remarks, he greeted former Sen. Elizabeth H. Dole, wife, and Robin Dole, daughter, of former Sen. Robert Dole.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine to voice the deep U.S. and European ally concerns about Russia's aggressive actions towards Ukraine, make clear that the U.S. and allies would respond with strong economic and other measures in the event of further military intervention, reaffirm the

U.S. unwavering commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling on Russia to deescalate tensions and urging diplomacy as the best way toward conflict resolution, and underscore the U.S. readiness to engage in confidence-building measures to advance the implementation of the Minsk Agreements in support of the Normandy Format. Later, he participated in a conference call with the leaders of the Bucharest Nine group of U.S. eastern flank North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to brief them on his December 7 call with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia, hear their perspectives on the current security situation, and underscore the U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and NATO's article 5 through deterrence, defense, and dialogue. The leaders discussed Russia's destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine's border and the need for a united, ready, and resolute NATO stance for the collective defense of allies.

The President announced his intent to appoint Kyle Wilkens as Missouri State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intent to appoint Rhiannon Hampson as Maine State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intent to appoint James Barber as State Executive Director for New York at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intent to appoint John Perdue as State Executive Director for West Virginia at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intent to appoint Sima Ladjevardian as Regional Director for Region 6 at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The President announced his intent to appoint Earthea Nance as Regional Administrator for Region 6 of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intent to appoint Meg McCollister as Regional Administrator for Region 7 of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intent to appoint Martha Guzman as Regional Administrator for Region 9 of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced his intent to appoint Diane M. Shelley as Regional Administrator for Region 5 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

December 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at the Washington National Cathedral, he and Dr. Biden attended the funeral service for former Sen. Robert J. Dole. Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also attended. He was also briefed on the tornadoes that struck several central States.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Greenville, DE, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, from his residence in Greenville, the President participated in a virtual on-air interview with James T. Fallon, Jr., for NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to congratulate him on his appointment as Chancellor and the formation of a ruling coalition, reaffirm his support for robust U.S.-German relations and desire to further strengthen transatlantic cooperation in the coming years, and discuss joint work on the full range of global challenges, including continued efforts to end the COVIDâ19 pandemic, counter the threat of climate change, and address Russia's escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine.

The White House announced that the President will award the Medal of Honor to 1Sgt.

Alwyn C. Cashe, USA, 1Sgt. Christopher A. Celiz, USA, and MSgt. Earl D. Plumlee, USA, for conspicuous gallantry during their service in Iraq and Afghanistan, on December 16.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Orangeburg, SC, on December

17.

The President announced the appointment of Gautam Raghavan as Director of the White

House Office of Presidential Personnel.

December 11

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Andrew G. Beshear of Kentucky to offer his condolences for the loss of life and the devastation in Kentucky as a result of the extreme weather that impacted Central States overnight, indicated that he has directed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other Federal agencies to provide the speediest assistance possible to impacted communities, and agree to stay in contact throughout the day as search-and-rescue operations and damage assessments continued.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wilmington, DE. Then, he traveled to his residence in Greenville, DE.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Beshear to get an update on the latest damage assessments and search-and-rescue efforts following the devastating tornadoes in Kentucky and reaffirm the Federal Government's support for the people of Kentucky throughout the difficult time ahead. He remained overnight at his residence.

During the day, at his residence in Greenville, DE, the President was briefed by FEMA Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood- Randall, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jen O'Malley Dillon, and White Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Julie Chavez Rodriguez on the severe weather and tornadoes that impacted seven States overnight and continued to affect communities across multiple States, including grave damage and loss of life in Kentucky, and reviewed the rapid deployment of FEMA emergency response personnel, water, and other needed commodities. The President received updates on the damage assessment and recovery efforts throughout the day.

Also during the day, the President participated in a conference call with Gov. W. Asa Hutchinson II of Arkansas, Gov. Jay R. "J.B." Pritzker of Illinois, Gov. Beshear of Kentucky, Gov. Michael L. Parson of Missouri, and Gov. William B. Lee of Tennessee to express his condolences for the loss of life and the damage impacting their States as a result of the tornadoes and extreme weather overnight and emphasize his commitment to delivering assistance as quickly as possible to impacted areas through FEMA and other Federal channels. The President was joined on the call by FEMA Administrator Criswell, Homeland Security Adviser Sherwood-

Randall, Deputy Chief of Staff O'Malley Dillon, and Director Rodriguez. He also spoke with Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell to discuss the situation in Kentucky.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Orangeburg, SC, on December 17.

The President declared an emergency in Kentucky and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on December 10 and continuing.

December 12

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to New Castle, DE, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at New Castle Airport, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Upon arrival at the White House, on the South Lawn, he answered a question from a reporter.

The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on December 10 and continuing.

December 13

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Joseph A. Manchin III to discuss the status of negotiations in moving forward H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, toward passage in the Senate.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Sauli NiinistÃ¶ of Finland to discuss shared concerns about Russia's destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine's border and the importance of transatlantic efforts to deescalate the situation and welcome Finland's selection of the Fâ35 for its next fighter jet, noting that this procurement would provide a strong foundation for even closer bilateral defense ties for years to come.

The White House announced that President will travel to Fort Campbell, Mayfield, and Dawson Springs, KY, on December 15.

The President announced his intention to nominate Erik K. Raven to be Under Secretary of the Navy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kristyn E. Jones to be Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller at the Department of the Air Force.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ventris C. Gibson to be Director of the Mint at the Department of the Treasury.

The President declared an emergency in Tennessee and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on December 10 and 11.

The President declared an emergency in Illinois and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on December 10.

December 14

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by a meeting of newly elected mayors with Cabinet officials and White House senior staff to discuss implementation of the American Rescue Plan, infrastructure improvement efforts, the Build Back Better agenda, and continuing the fight against COVIDâ19: Mayor Jim Ross of Arlington, TX; Mayor-elect Andre Dickens of Atlanta, GA; Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, MA; Mayor Tim Kelly of Chattanooga, TN; Mayor-elect Justin Bibb of Cleveland, OH; Mayor-elect Aftab Pureval of Cincinnati, OH; Mayor-elect Daniel J. Rickenmann of Columbia, SC; Mayor-elect Eric Adams of New York City; Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell of Seattle, WA; and Mayor-elect Ken Welch of St. Petersburg, FL. Vice President Harris also attended. Then, he led them on a tour of the Oval Office.

In the evening, at the Hotel Washington, in a reception room on the top floor, the President participated in a photo line with Democratic National Committee supporters and labor leaders.

During the day, from the Entrance Hall, the President recorded separate interviews with John Bedell of WHIOâTV in Columbus, OH, and Darci Strickland of WLTXâTV in Columbia, SC, both for later broadcast. He also had a telephone conversation with Sen. Joseph A. Manchin III.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Fort Campbell, Mayfield, and Dawson Springs, KY, on December 15.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sandra L. Thompson to be the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

December 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Fort Campbell, KY. Upon arrival, he boarded a helicopter to begin an aerial tour of areas in Mayfield, KY, devastated by the recent tornadoes and extreme weather.

In the afternoon, following his briefing on storm damage in Mayfield, the President toured a residential neighborhood and visited with affected residents and first responders. Then, he traveled to Dawson Springs, KY, where he toured a neighborhood impacted by the storms and visited with affected residents and first responders. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The President announced his intention to nominate Caroline B. Kennedy to be Ambassador to Australia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michelle Kwan to be Ambassador to Belize.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert A. Wood to be U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs to the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Frank Calvelli to be Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition at the Department of the Air Force.

The President announced his intention to nominate Franklin R. Parker to be Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs at the Department of the Navy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael C. Morgan to be Assistant Secretary for Environmental Observation and Prediction at the Department of Commerce.

The President announced his intention to nominate LaWanda Toney to be Assistant Secretary for the Office of Communications and Outreach at the Department of Education.

The President announced his intention to nominate Marvin L. Adams to be Deputy Director for Defense Programs at the Department of Energy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Chris Saunders to be Federal Cochair of the Northern Border Regional Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Corey Wiggins to be Federal Cochair of the Delta Regional Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate Summer Mersinger and Caroline D. Pham to be Commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Edward Gabriel, Nathalie Rayes, and Mary Green Swig to be members of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Institute of Peace.

The President announced the nomination of Jessica G.L. Clarke and Jennifer L. Rochon to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

The President announced the nomination of the following individuals to be judges on the

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California: Sherilyn Peace Garnett, Kenly Kiya Kato, and Fred W. Slaughter; and Sunshine S. Sykes.

The President announced the nomination of Hector Gonzalez and Nina Morrison to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

The President announced the nomination of William S. Pocan to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

The President announced the nomination of Errol R. Arthur, Leslie A. Meek, and Carl Ezekiel Ross to be judges on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

The President announced the appointment of Glenda Glover, as Vice Chair of the President's Board of Advisers on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Kentucky by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the Commonwealth as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on December 10 and continuing.

December 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to brief them on his most recent discussion with Sen. Joseph A. Manchin III and discuss the path forward for the Build Back Better Act in the Senate. He also spoke with several Senators on advancing his legislative agenda, including voting rights protections.

December 17

In the morning, the President traveled to West Columbia, SC. Upon arrival at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, he was greeted by Rep. James E. Clyburn, Mayor Stephen Benjamin of Columbia, SC, Mayor Temus Miles, Jr., of West Columbia, SC, and Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce, SC, posed for photographs, and answered a few questions from reporters. Then, he traveled to Orangeburg, SC.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to West Columbia, where, at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, he participated in a photo line with State and local officials. Then, he

traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Upon arrival at Philadelphia International Airport, he traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The President announced the nomination of Paul Monteiro to be Director of the Community Relations Service at the Department of Justice.

The President announced the nomination of Laura Ross to be a member of the Board of Directors for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The President announced the appointment of David B. Baker as Delaware and Maryland State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Betsy Dirksen Londrigan as Illinois State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Kate Bolz as Nebraska State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Brian Murray as New York State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Arlisa Armstrong as Tennessee State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Doris Washington as State Executive Director for Arkansas at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Scott Halpin as State Executive Director for Illinois at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Sherry Hamel as State Executive Director for Maine at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Benancio Cano, Jr., as State Executive Director for Texas at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Dominique Jackson as Regional Administrator for Region 8 at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced the appointment of Andrea Spillars as Regional Administrator for Region 7 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

December 18

In the morning, at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and Dr. Biden observed the anniversary of the death of his first wife Nelia and daughter Naomi in a car crash in 1972 and visited the adjacent cemetery where they are buried. His son Hunter, daughters-in-law Melissa Cohen and Hallie, grandsons Beau and Hunter, granddaughters Natalie and Naomi, Naomi's fiancÃ© Peter Neal, daughter Ashley, son-in-law Howard D. Krein, and brother-in-law Jack Owens also attended. Later, they returned to their residence, where they remained overnight.

December 20

In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC. His son Hunter and grandson Beau accompanied him. Later, he had an intelligence briefing. He also met with White House Press Secretary Jennifer R. Psaki.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, he received a briefing from members of his COVIDâ 19 response team on the latest developments related to the coronavirus Omicron variant.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as Commissioners on the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders: Amefil "Amy" Agbayani; Teresita Batayola; Ajay Bhutoria; Luisa Blue; Kimberly Seu Gin Chang; Emily Chen; Kerry Doi; Grace Huang; Victoria Huynh; Mia Ives- Rublee; Kamal Singh Kalsi; Michelle Kauhane; Daniel Dae Kim; Kevin D. Kim; Sarah Min; Simon Pang; Ai-jen Poo; Naheed Qureshi; Raynald Samoa; Sonal Shah; Smita N. Shah; Robert

A. Underwood; and KaYing Yang.

December 21

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President, Dr. Biden, Vice President Kamala D. Harris, and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff delivered remarks via a prerecorded video message as part of the special primetime broadcast of PBS's "In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season" hosted by Jennifer Garner, featuring performances by Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli, Camila Cabello, Eric Church, the Jonas Brothers, Norah Jones, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Northwell Health Nurse Choir, Voices of Service, and the U.S. Marine Band.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul of New York to discuss efforts to contain the spread of COVIDâ19, the new coronavirus Omicron variant, and assist hospitals and care centers in dealing with the influx of cases.

The President declared a major disaster for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 12 through August 8.

The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on October 6 and 7.

December 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also submitted to a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) swab for COVIDâ19 and received a negative result.

In the afternoon, the President posted to his official Twitter account a video message promoting his announcement of an extension on the pause on Federal student loan repayments for an additional 90 days, through May 1, 2022.

During the day, in the Entrance Hall, the President recorded an interview with David Muir for ABC's "World News Tonight" program for later broadcast.

The President announced the designation of Gregory Goldstein as Acting Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

December 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon to wish her well after her reported carjacking and armed robbery in Philadelphia, PA, on December 22.

The President announced the nomination of Nancy Gbana Abudu to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

The President announced the nomination of J. Michelle Childs to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on December 10 and 11.

December 24

In the morning, at Children's National Hospital, the President and Dr. Biden visited with hospital patients, families, and staff.

In the afternoon, while en route back to the White House, the President and Dr. Biden stopped to view the Christmas tree outside the Floriana Restaurant at 17th and Q Streets, where they visited with bar manager Dito Sevilla, hung an ornament on the tree, and answered a question from a reporter. Upon arrival at the White House, on West Executive Avenue, he spoke briefly to reporters. Later, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he and Dr. Biden participated in a conference call with North American Aerospace Defense Command's "Santa Tracker" outreach program, thanked NORAD Commander Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, USAF, greeted callers to discuss their Christmas wishes, and answered a question from a reporter.

Later in the afternoon, in the East Room, the President and Dr. Biden participated virtually in a Christmas Eve Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

December 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at his residence, he had a virtual economic briefing. He remained overnight at his residence.

December 28

In the afternoon, during a walk on the beach with Dr. Biden and the Biden family dog, Commander, the President spoke briefly with reporters and answered questions. They remained overnight at their residence in Rehoboth Beach.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on December 29.

December 29

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden visited with their friends and neighbors, former

U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Mark Gitenstein and his wife Elizabeth.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will have a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia on December 30.

The President announced the appointment of Dean Schamore as State Executive Director for Kentucky at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Joe Aull as State Executive Director for Missouri at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of John Berge as State Executive Director for Nebraska at the Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Kathleen Williams as Montana State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Sarah Waring, Vermont and New Hampshire State Director for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of Jason Pu as Regional Administrator for Region 9 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The President announced the appointment of Edward James as Regional Administrator for Region 6 of the Small Business Administration.

December 30

In the afternoon, from his residence in Greenville, DE, the President had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to urge Russia to deescalate tensions with Ukraine, making it clear that the U.S. and its allies and partners would respond decisively if Russia further invaded Ukraine, and express support for diplomacy, starting early next year with the bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue, at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) through the NATO-Russia Council, and at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation President-elect Gabriel Boric of Chile today to congratulate him on his election victory, applaud Chile's free and fair elections as a powerful example to the region and the world, discussed their shared commitment to social justice, democracy, human rights, and inclusive growth, and underscore the importance of U.S.- Chile cooperation to promote a green and equitable recovery from the COVIDâ19 pandemic and address the existential threat posed by climate change. President Biden also offered his deep condolences to the people of Chile for the tragic death of Valentina Orellana Peralta, who was killed by a stray police bullet that passed through a wall on the second floor of a Burlington store in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, on December 23.

December 31

In the morning, from his residence in Greenville, DE, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Jared S. Polis of Colorado to discuss the wildfires that have caused significant property damage and loss in Colorado and receive an update on the impacts and the need for additional Federal support. The President assured him that every effort will be made to provide immediate help to people in the impacted communities, noting that Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell and her team had already surged assistance to their counterparts in Colorado, and thanked the first responders who have come to the aid of Colorado communities and families impacted by the fires.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Wilmington, DE, where at Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar, they had lunch. Later, they returned to Greenville, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will have a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine on January 2.

The President declared a major disaster in Colorado and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on December 30 and continuing.

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Kimberly Seu Gin; Charles, Jeanne; Charles, Prince of Wales; Chaudhary, Ravi; Chauvin, Derek; Chen, Emily; Chiasson, Chett; Childs, J. Michelle; Chipman, David; Chun, John H.; Chung Eui- yong; Chung, Cindy K.; Chung, Julie; Chung, Julie Jiyoon; Church, Eric; Cisneros, Gilbert; Citron, Marlene; Clark, Katherine M.; Clark, Shawn; Clarke, Jessica G.L.; Clarkson, Kelly; Cleaver, Emanuel, II; Clements, Lynn B.; Cleveland, Sarah H.; Cliff, Steven; Clinton, Hillary Rodham; Clinton, William H.; Clinton, William J.; Clyburn, James E.; Cobb, Jia M.; Coes, Christopher; Coffey, John P. "Sean"; Cognetti, Paige G.; Cohen, David L.; Cohen, Elisheva; Cohen, Melissa; Coleman, Isobel; Colin Lopez, Mitzi; Collins, Francis S.; Collins, Kaitlan; Collins, Susan M.; ColÃ³n, Frances; ColÃ³n, Mark; Coloretti, Nani A.; Connor, Michael; Connors, Clare E.; Conston, Marcia; Contreras, January; Conway, Thomas M.; Cook, Peter; Cooper, Lisa A.; Corless, Shannon Ratliff; Corley, Jacqueline; Cornell, Brian; Cortez Masto, Catherine; Costa, Antonio Luis Santos da; Coulter, Nathan; Cowan, Scott; Cox, Spencer; Crabtree, Brad; Craig, Angela D.; Crapo, Michael D.; Cravalho, Elizabeth A. Qaulluq; Criswell, Deanne Bennett; Crocker, Bathsheba Nell; Cromer, Sharon L.; Cronin, Claire; Crump, Ben; Crutcher, Tiffany; Culver, Chester J.; Cunha, Zachary A.; Cunningham, Tiffany; Cuomo, Andrew M.; Curry, Ray; Curtin, Michael F., Jr.; Dabiri, John O.; Daigle, Jeff; Dally, William; Dalton, Melissa G.; Daniel- Davis, Laura; Danziger, Charles; Darden, Marisa T.; Davids, Sharice L.; Davidson, Alan; Davidson, Gretchen Gonzales; Davidson, Jonathan; Davis, Marco A.; Davis, Ronald; de Basio, Bill; De Croo, Alexander; DeCarolis, Joseph F.; DeConcini, Dennis; Deese, Brian C.; DeFazio, Peter A.; Del Toro, Carlos; DelBene, Kurt; DelBene, Susan K.; Dellinger, Hampton; Delphin- Rittmon, Miriam E.; Denault, Leo; Denny, Kelly; DeSantis, Ronald D.; Desmond-Hellmann, Sue; DeVore, Gail; DeWine, Mike; Diaz, Luis A., Jr.; Dickens, Andre; Dimke, Mary Katherine; Dingell, Deborah A.; Diossa, James A.; Dixon, Stacey A.; Dodd, Christopher; Dodin, Reema; Dogu, Laura Farnsworth; Doi, Kerry; Dole, Elizabeth H.; Dole, Robert J.; Dole, Robert J., Jr.; Dole, Robin; Dominguez, Patricia; Donaghy, Maryanne; Donfried, Karen E.; Donnelly, Joseph; Dorgan, Darrell L.; Draghi, Mario; Drake, Celeste; Drummond, Katiane; DuBester, Ernest; Duckworth, L. Tammy; Duda, Andrzej; Dudley, Gabrielle M.; Dunn, Anita; Duque Marquez, IvÃ¡n; Durbin, Richard J.; Durgin, David; Durham-Aguilera, Karen; Dyson, Michael Eric; Easley, Michael F., Jr.; Easterly, Jen; Ebong, Enoh T.; Edwards, Hazel R.; Edwards, John Bel; Egorin, Melanie; Eichinger, Tim; Elizabeth II, Queen; Elliott, Mike; Elliott, Samantha D.; Elsisi, Abdelfattah Said; Emanuel, Rahm I.; Emhoff, Douglas C.; English, Leandra; Erdogan, Recep Tayyip; Escalante, Juan; Escobari, Marcela; Espaillat, Adriano D.; Estenoz, Shannon; Estevez, Alan F.; Estrada, John L.; Estudillo, David; Etheridge, Bobby; Evers, Anthony S.; Fagin, Steven H.; Fairley, Thaddeus, Sr.; Falla, Alejandro Giammattei; Fallon, James T., Jr.; Fanning, Tom; Farar, Sim; Farley, James D., Jr.; Fauci, Anthony S.; Fauth, Gerald W., III; Fazili, Sameera; Feldblum, Chai R.; Felt, Gordon; Fenton, Robert J., Jr.; Ferebee, Lewis; Ferguson, Chuck; Fernandez, Charlene; Fernandez, Jose W.; Fernandez, Nuria; Fewins, Brandon; Fidler, Genine Macks; Finegan, Cole; Finer, Jon; Finer, Jonathan; Fischer, Rick; Fitrell, Troy D.; Fitzpatrick, Michael J.; Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth A. Noseworthy; Flake, Jeffrey L.; Fleming, Charles E.; Fleming, John F.; Fletcher, Elizabeth P.; Fletcher, Viola; Flores, Claudia; Flournoy, Tina; Floyd, Gianna; Floyd, Philonise; Floyd, Rodney; Floyd, Terrence; Fois, Andrew; Fong, Michael; Fonzone, Christopher C.; Foote, Daniel L.; Forbes, Kamilah; Ford, William C., Jr.; Fortenberry, Jeffrey L.; Foster, Arlene; Fox, Radhika; Francis, Pope; Franklin, Sharon Bradford; Franz, Robert; Frazier, Kenneth C.; Frederick, Wayne A.I.; Free, Cynthia S. "Cindy"; Freedhoff, Michal Ilhana; Freedman, Carla B.; Freeman, Joanne; Frey, H. Christopher; Frey, Jacob L.; Friedman, Howard; Frierson, Jason; Friese, Christopher R.; Frimpong, Maame Ewusi-Mensah; Frizell, Eddie; Fronheiser, Kevin; Frost, Joshua; Fudge, Marcia L.; Fujimoto, Evelyn M.; Fukushima, Glen S.; Fulton, Brenda Sue; Fumio, Kishida; Funderburk, Laurie; Fung, Inez; Gabbard, Clint; Gabriel, Edward; Gabriel, George E.; Gage, Beverly; Gamble, Rory; Gamble, Vanessa Northington; Garcetti, Eric M.; Garcia, Lisa Flavia; Garcia, Robert; Garland, Merrick B.; Garner, Jennifer; Garnett, Sherilyn Peace; Gaston, Rebecca Jones; Gathe, Ronald C., Jr.; Gawande, Atul

A.; Gebre, Biniam; Geer, Beth Prichard; GelpÃ, Gustavo A., Jr.; Gensler, Gary; Geraghty, Sarah E.; Gerber, Michael F.; Gestson, Chad E.; Ghani Ahmadzai, Ashraf; Ghika, Christopher; Ghilarducci, Mark S,; Gibson, Karen; Gibson, Ventris C.; Gifford, Rufus; Gilchrist, Garlin, II; Gilday, Michael M.; Giles, Patricia Tolliver; Gillibrand, Kirsten E.; Gilmour, David R.; Giner, Maria-Elena; Giovannucci, Gina; Gitenstein, Mark; Gittenstein, Elizabeth; Gittenstein, Mark; Giudice, Philip; Givens, Calvin; Glasser, Dave; Glaude, Eddie, Jr.; Glover, Glenda; Glover, Saundra; Goddard, Eric; Goff, Shuwanza; Goldsmith, Andrea; Goldstein, Gregory; Gomez, Jimmy; Gomez, Lisa M.; Gonzales, Rebecca E.; Gonzalez, Ed; Gonzalez, Hector; Gonzalez, Juan; Gonzalez, Juan S.; Gonzalez, Vicente; Gonzalez-Rothi, Sara; Goodell, Roger S.; Goodwin, Doris Kearns; Gordon, Julia; Gordon, Mark; Gordon, Nivory, Jr.; Gordon, Robert; Gordon-Reed, Annette; Gorsky, Alex; Goto, Midori; Gottheimer, Joshua S.; Graham, Gwen; Graham, Kenneth; Granholm, Jennifer M.; Graves, Garret N.; Graves, Matthew M.; Green, Joseph M.; Green, Ramsey; Greene, Brian; Greene, Laura H.; Greene, Raymond; Greene, Solomon; Greenfield, Helaine; Greenfield, Theresa; Grewal, Gurbir S.; Griego, Lily; Griggsby, Lydia; Grimm, Christi A.; Groberg, Florent; Grundmann, Susan Tsui; Guertin, Nickolas; Gupta, Pronita; Gupta, Rahul; Guterres, AntÃ³nio Manuel de Oliveira; Gutman, Amy; Guzman, Javier; Guzman, Martha; Haaland, Debra A.; Haas, Peter D.; Hadju, David; Haines, Avril D.; Hairston, Sandra J.; Hajjar, Anton; Halpin, Scott; Hamel, Sherry; Hamilton, Anthony; Hamilton, Deirdre; Hamilton, Shawn; Hammond, Paula; Hampshire, Robert; Hampson, Rhiannon; Harfield, Edward F.; Harkin, Thomas R.; Harowski, Christy; Harper, Todd; Harpootlian, Jamie L.; Harrell, Bruce; Harrell, Peter; Harris, Ben; Harris, Cathy A.; Harris, Erica; Harris, Fagan; Harris, Grant T.; Harris, Gregory K.; Harris, Kamala D.; Harris, Seth D.; Harthill, Susan; Hassan, Margaret Wood; Hathloul, Loujain al-; Hays, Matt; Hedlund, Karen; Heffernan, Amy Looney; Heimberger, Amy B.; Hein, Jayni; Helgestad, Jacob; Herman, Jodi; Hernstadt, Owen; Hertling, Mark P.; Hessemer, Allison; Heytens, Toby J.; Hichilema, Hakainde; Hickenlooper, John W.; Hickey, Douglas T.; Hildreth, James; Hill, Christopher R.; Hill, J. French; Hiller, Wayne R.; Hinderstein, Corey; Hinson, Ashley E.; Hipp, Janie Simms; Ho, Dale E.; Hochul, Kathleen C.; Hoehn-Saric, Alexander; Hogan, Cynthia; Hogan, Lawrence J., Jr.; Hokanson, Daniel R.; Holgate, Laura S.H.; Hollinger, Chip W.; Holloway, William E.; Holmgren, Brett M.; Homendy, Jennifer L.; Honey, David; Hooks, Erik A.; Hoopes, Robert; Hornung, Daniel; Horsford, Steven A.; Hotard, Jaclyn; Hovenier, Jeffrey M.; Howard, John P., III; Howard, Will; Howe, Amanda; Hoyer, Steny H.; Hruby, Jill; Hsu, Michael J.; Huang, Grace; Huffman, Jared W.; Huhnh, Vitoria; Hunter, Andrew; Husain, Nomaan K. "Nomi"; Hussain, Rashad; Hussein, Crown Prince; Hutchison, W. Asa, II; Idnani, Neal; Idnani, Samir; Ihlenfeld, William J., II; Im, Kathy; Imparato, Andrew; Inglis, Chris; Inskeep, Kyle; Iohannis, Klaus; Isaacson, Walter; Ison, Dawn N.; Ives-Rublee, Mia; Ivey, Kay E.; Jackson Lee, Sheila; Jackson, Dominique; Jackson, Ketanji Brown; Jackson, Maria Rosario; Jackson-Akiwumi, Candace; Jacobson, Dan; Jacobson, Rachel; Jacobs-Young, Chavonda; Jaddou, Ur Mendoza; James, Edward; Jang, Betty Y.; Jankelow-Harris, Jasmine; Jayapal, Pramila; Jeffries, Hakeem S.; Jemison, J. Arthur, II; Jhajj, Anuraj; Johnson, Barbara George; Johnson, Boris; Johnson, Carrie; Johnson, Clifford D.; Johnson, Henry C., IV; Johnson, Kristin N.; Johnson, M. Tia; Johnson, Marvin E.; Johnson, Sylvia E.; Johnstone-Burt, Anthony; Jones, Douglas; Jones, Gina Ortiz; Jones, Kate Dempsey; Jones, Kimberly L.; Jones, Kristyn E.; Jones, Matthew E.; Jones, Mondaire; Jones, Norah; Jones, Omar J., IV; Jordan, Mary Lu; Jorge, M. Fabiana; Joseph, Victor; Joshi, Meera; Jospin, Deborah; Jurinka, Elizabeth; Kadhimi, Mustafa al-; Kagan, Edgard; Kaine, Timothy M.; Kallas, Kaja; Kalsi, Kamal Singh; Kan, Derek; Kanefsky, Cathy; Kang, C.S. Eliot; Kang, Jerry; Kania, Beatriz; Kaplan, Jonathan E.; Kaptur, Marcia C.; Karlin, Mara E.; Kass, Dara; Kato, Kenly Kiya; Kaufman, Edward E.; Kauhane, Michelle; Kavanaugh, Christopher R.; Keller, Martin; Kelly, Angel; Kelly, Laura; Kelly, Michael; Kelly, Tim; Kemp, Eva; Kemp, Raymond D., Sr.; Kendall, Frank; Kendler, Thea; Kenna, Lisa; Kennedy, Caroline B.; Kennedy, David M.; Kennedy, Joe, III; Kennedy, John N.; Kennedy, Victoria Reggie; Kenyatta, Uhuru; Kerest, Nikolas P.; Kerlikowske, Gil; Kerner, Tim, Jr.; Kerry,

John F.; Khaldun, Joneigh; Khalilzad, Zalmay; Khan, Khizr; Khan, Lina; Khan, Lina M.; Khanna, Ro; Kiani, Joe; Kiernan, Leslie B.; Kilbanoff, Henry; Kilmer, Derek C.; Kim Hyoung- zhin; Kim, Christine; Kim, Daniel Dae; Kim, Kevin D.; Kim, Todd S.; Kind, Ronald J.; King McAvoy, Juliette; King, Angus S., Jr.; King, Dena J.; King, Jack; King, Jim; King, John F.; King, Lauren J.; King, Meghan O'Toole; King, Michael; Kingsmore, Brandon; Kirby, Scott; Kishida, Fumio; Kiyokawa, Guy; Klain, Ronald A.; Klein, Robert P.; Kleinbaum, Sharon; Klobuchar, Amy J.; Knapper, Marc E.; Koh, Lucy H.; Kolko, Jed; Koppell, Carla; Korban, Ghassan; Kovrig, Michael; Krass, Caroline; Krein, Howard D.; Krepcik, Harlan "Skip"; Krishnamoorthi, S. Raja; Kritenbrink, Daniel J.; Krivokapic, Zdravko; Kubayanda, Michael; Kugler, Adriana; Kuhn, Tom; Kumar, Shalina D.; Kunesh, Patrice; Kuperberg, Michael; Kuryk, Hildy; Kusnezov, Dimitri; Kvaal, James; Kvien, Kristina A.; Kwan, Michelle; Ladjevardian, Sima; Lago, Maria "Marisa"; Laird, Daniel; Lambros, Demetra; Lamont, Edward M.; Lamont, Edward M., Jr.; Lamora, Christopher J.; Lander, Eric S.; Landrieu, Mitchell J.; LaPlante, William; Larkin, James; Lassa, Julie; Lassman, Tom; Lasso Mendoza, Guillermo Alberto Santiago; Latortue, Alexia; Lavoie, Chad; Lavrov, Sergey Viktorovich; Lawrence, Brenda L.; Leaf, Barbara A.; Leavitt, Tristan; Ledgerwood, Julie E.; Lee Hsien Loong; Lee Soo-hyuck; Lee, Barbara J.; Lee, Eunice C.; Lee, Preston; Lee, Suzanne M.; Lee, William B.; Lee-Ashley, Matt; Lerner, Carolyn N.; Lesavage, Ramon; Lesslie, Adah; Lesslie, Barbara; Lesslie, Noah; Lesslie, Robert; Levin, Jonathan; Levin, Michael T.; Levine Cava, Daniella ; Levine, Randi Charno; Levits, Egils; Lewis, James; Lewis, Jessica; Lewis, Kimberly Caudle; Lewis, Reta Jo; Lhamon, Catherine E.; Liang, Nellie; Libby, Mark; Liburd, Leandris; Light, Andrew; Lightfoot, Lori E.; Limon, Raymond A.; Lin, Tana; Linker, Matthew J.; Lipstadt, Deborah ; Lively, James; Locascio, Laurie E.; Logsdon, Kent D.; Londrigan, Betsy Dirksen; LÃ³pez Obrador, AndrÃ©s Manuel; LÃ³pez Obrador, AndrÃ©s Manuel ; Lopez, Kenia Seoane; Lopez, Linda; Lowden, Tony; Lowe, Shelly C.; Loyd, Amy; Lu, Christopher P.; Lu, Donald; Lucas, Quinton; Lugar, Andrew M.; Luria, Elaine G.; Luria, Violette; MacBride, Neil H.; Macdonald, Amber; Macron, Emmanuel; Magnus, Chris; Mahoney, Patricia; Maier, Christopher P.; Makinen, Robbie; Malachowski, Nicole; Malin, Martin H.; Malinowski, Tomasz P.; Maloney, Sean P.; Manchin, Joseph A., III; Mancin, Gayle Conelly; Margon, Sarah; Markell, Jack A.; Martin, MicheÃ¡l; Martinez Nucete, Leopoldo; Martinez, Octavio; Martinez- Lopez, Lester; Martorana, Clare; Mathis, Andre B.; Mattarella, Sergio; Matthew, Kathryn "\Kit"; Mayock, Andrew; McAuliffe, Dorothy; McAuliffe, Terence R.; McBath, Lucia K.; McCain, Cindy Hensley; McCargo, Alanna; McCarthy, Kevin O.; McClelland, Caryn R.; McCollister, Meg; McConnell, A. Mitchell; McConville, James C.; McCord, Michael J.; McCray, Chirlane; McDermott, Brian O.; McDonough, Denis R.; McDonough, Kari; McElwee, Darcie N.; McGuire, Ryan; McKee, Daniel J.; McKenzie, Kenneth F.; McLaughlin, Catherine; McLean, Lauren; McMillon, C. Douglas; McReynolds, Amber; McWilliams, Jelena; Meacham, Jon; Medina, Huascar; Medina, Monica P.; Meehan, Bernadette M.; Meek, Leslie A.; Meeks, Gregory W.; Melroy, Pamela; Melvin, Craig; Menendez, Katherine M.; Merkel, Angela; Merriman, Sarah A.L.; Mersinger, Summer; Metzler, Chad; Meyer, Jonathan; Mfume, Kweisi; Michel, Charles; Michel, Charles Yvon; Middleton, Khris; Miles, Temus, Jr.; Milgram, Anne; Miller, Austin S.; Miller, Ginger; Miller, Kathleen S.; Miller, Lynne; Miller, Scott; Miller-Meeks, Mariannette J.; Milley, Mark A.; Mills, Janet T.; Milstein, Constance J.; Min, Sarah; Mindich, Stacey; Minkara, Sara; Minner, Ruth Ann; Mitsotakis, Kyriakos; Modi, Narendra; Moffitt, Jennifer Lester; Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nuhayyan, Crown Prince; Mohammed, Amina J.; MoÃ¯se , Jovenel; MoÃ¯se, Jovenel; Monheim, Thomas A.; Monje, Carlos, Jr.; Monroe, Rasheeda; Monteiro, Paul; Montenegro, Ruth Bermudez; Moon Jae-in; Moore, Justin G.; Moore, Michelle; Mora, Francisco O.; Moran, Gerald W.; Morgan, Bob; Morgan, Christopher K.; Morgan, Michael C.; Moritsugu, Erika L.; Morrison, Nina; Morrison, Scott; Mortisugu, Erika L.; Moultrie, Ronald; Moya, Jonas; Muir, David; Murkowksi, Lisa A.; Murkowski, Lisa A.; Murphy, Michael J.; Murphy, Philip D.; Murray, Brian; Murray, Patricia L.; Murrian, Bobby; Mushingi, Tulinabo S.; Muyangwa, Monde; Myers, Mark D.; Myers, Zachary A.; Nachmanoff, Michael S.; Nagala, Sarala Vidya; Nance,

Earthea; Nanda, Seema; Nasworthy, Megan; Nathan, Alison J.; Nathan, Scott A.; Nathanson, Marc; Nauseda, Gitanas; Navalny, Alexei; Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah, Amir; Nayak, Rajesh D.; Neal, Peter; Neals, Julien; Neguse, Joseph D.; Neiman, Brent; Nelson, Brian; Nelson,

C. William; Netanyahu, Benjamin; Neves, JosÃ© Maria; Newland, Bryan; Newsom, Gavin C.; Nichols, Brian A.; Nichols, Otto; Nides, Thomas R.; Nieves, Lisette; NiinistÃ¶, Sauli; Nishida, Jane; Nixon, Norm; Nkengasong, John N.; Northam, Ralph S.; Norvitz, Eric; Noti, Adrienne Jennings; Nouri, Ali; Noyes, Julieta Valls; Nussbaum, Jeff; Nye, Bill; Oakar, Catherine; Obama, Barack; Obama, Michelle; O'Brien, Alicia; O'Brien, James; O'Connell, Dawn; O'Donnell, Courtney Diesel; O'Donnell, Lawrence; O'Donnell, Norah; O'Halleran, Thomas C.; O'Hearn, Christine; Ohta, Jinsook; Olivares, Stacey; Olivere, Ron; Oliviere, Ron; Olsen, Matt; O'Malley Dillon, Jen; Omarova, Saule T.; O'Neill, Michelle; Orellana Peralta, Valentina; Ortiz, Adam; Osika, John; Ossoff, T. Jonathan; Ostfield, Marc; Otero, Mildred; Ou, Howard; Overby, Lynette Young; Owens, Cuffe; Owens, Jack; Owens, Steve; Owens, Valerie Biden; Pacala, Steve; Padilla, Alejandro; Padin, Evelyn; PagÃ¡n, MarÃa L.; Pallone, Frank P., Jr.; Palmer, Virginia E.; Pan, Florence Y.; Pang, Simon; Pantaleon, Julissa Reynoso; Parker, Douglas L.; Parker, Franklin R.; Parker, Kenneth L.; Parmelin, Guy; Parolan, Raymond; Parolin, Pietro Cardinal; Parr, Cheryl; Parson, Michael L.; Parson, Teresa; Partin, Elise; Pascal, Alex; Pastor, Luis; Pattillo, Amanda; Paul, Murphy J., Jr.; Payne, Donald M., Jr.; Peace, Breon S.; Pearce, Mark G.; Peek, Lori; Pelosi, Nancy; Pelton, Erin; Pepin, Allan M.; Pepin, Heather; Peppler, Kent; Perdue, John; Perez, Israel Arce; Perez, Jesus; PÃ©rez, Myrna; Perlmutter, Saul; Perowne, James; Perry, N. Nick; Peters, Gary C.; Peterslie, Michelle; Peterslie, T.J.; Petsonk, Carol A. "\Annie"; Pettigrew, Bud D.; Pettigrew, Harold, Jr.; Pham, Caroline D.; Phee, Mary Catherine; Philippe, King; Philipps, Ann; Phillips, Josh; Phillips, Seth; Phillips, Willie L., Jr.; Pidot, Justin; Pierangelo, Claire A.; Pierre, Carla; PiÃ±eiro, Manuel; Plamondon, Lisa; Pliego, Diana; Plumb, John; Plumlee, Earl D.; Pocan, Mark; Pocan, William S.; Poethig, Erika; Polis, Jared L.; Polis, Jared S.; Polite, Kenneth A.; Poo, Ai- jen; Porcari, John D.; Porter, Billy; Porter, Katherine M.; Portman, Robert J.; Powell, Alma J.; Powell, Colin L.; Powell, Jerome H.; Pratasevich, Raman; Prelogar, Elizabeth; Press, William; Prieto, Jeffrey; Prine, Fiona Whelan; Pritzker, Jay "J.B."; Pritzker, Jay R. "J.B."; Pritzker, Penny S.; Prouty, David; Prtizker, Jay R. "J.B."; Pryor, Judith D.; Psaki, Jennifer R.; Pu, Jason; Puchala, Linda; Puckett, Ralph, Jr.; Purce, Margaret M.; Pureval, Aftab; Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich; Putnam, John E.; Putnam, Tim; Puttagunta, Rupa Ranga; Puxley, James; Quick, Jim; Quigley, Michael B.; Quillian, Natalie; Quinn, Matthew; Quraishi, Zahid N.; Qureshi, Naheed; Radev, Rumen; Raghavan, Gautam; Raimondo, Gina M.; Ramanathan, Erik D.; Ramaphosa, Matamela Cyril; Ramirez, Cris; Ramirez, Javier; Ramos, Jorge; Randle, Lessie Benningfield; Rangel, Jaime; Rania, Queen; Rapinoe, Megan A.; Ratner, Ely; Raub, Lisa; Raven, Erik K.; Rayes, Nathalie; Raynor, Michael; Reed, Jennifer Clyburn; Reeves, Tate; Regan, Michael S.; Remy, Donald M.; Restaino, Gary M.; Revels, Anthony, Jr.; Reynolds, Elisabeth; Reynolds, LaDon; Ricchetti, Steven J.; Ricci, Carrie; Rice, H. Thompson, Jr.; Rice, Katherine; Rice, Susan E.; Richard, Elizabeth H.; Richardson, Kerry; Richardson, Laura; Richeson, Jennifer; Richetti, Steven J.; Richmond, Cedric L.; Richmond, Geraldine; Richter-Menge, Jackie A.; Rickenmann, Daniel J.; Rittenhouse, Kyle; Rivera Prada, Ruby Gabriela; Rivlin, Reuven; Robinson, Beth; Robinson, Chad; Robinson, Maria Duaime; Robinson, Todd; Rochester, Lisa Blunt; Rochon, Jennifer L.; Rodrigo, Olivia; Rodriguez, James D.; Rodriguez, Jose Javier; Rodriguez, Julie; Rodriguez, Julie Chavez; Rodriguez, Julie ChÃ¡vez; Rodriguez, Regina; Rodriguez, Roberto; Roeschke, Jeff; Rollins, Rachael S.; Romanowski, Alina L.; Romero Espinosa, Jennifer; Romero, Christy Goldsmith; Romero, Flor; Romero, Ramona E.; Romney, W. Mitt; Romney, W. Witt; Rose, Frank A.; Rosen, Jacklyn S.; Rosenberg, Elizabeth; Rosenblum, Deborah G.; Rosenthal, Jennie; Rosenworcel, Jessica; Rosenzweig, Dana; Ross, Carl Ezekiel; Ross, Jim; Ross, Laura; Ross, Patricia; Ross, Trini E.; Rossman, Veronica S.; Rothman, Tom; Rounds, M. Michael; Rubenstein, David M.; Rubin, Julie; Rubinstein, David M.; Ruiz, David A.; Rumsfeld, Kurt; Ruppersberger,

C.A. "Dutch"; Russell, Matt; Rutte, Mark; Rutter, Deborah F.; Ryan, Timothy J.; Saade, Javier

E.; Sagawa, Shirley; Salazar, Kenneth L.; Salehi, Parisa; Salih, Barham; Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, King; Samoa, Raynald; Sams, Charles F., III; Samuels, Joceyln; Sanchez Perez- Castejon, Pedro; SÃ¡nchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro; Sanchez, Gabriel P.; Sanderlin, Rebekah Gleaves; Sanders, Bernard; Santos, Robert; Sapega, Sofia; Sapienza, Leonardo; Sarbanes, John P.; Sass, Jennifer; Sato, Vicki; Satterfield, Lee; Sauer, Joachim; Saunders, Chris; Sawyer, Robert, Jr.; Sayre, Mike; Scalise, Stephen J.; Scanlon, Mary Gay; Schaefer, Agnes G.; Schamore, Dean; Schaus, Margaret Vo; Scheinman, Adam M.; Schiff, Adam B.; Schiller, Mark; Schlanger, Margo; Scholz, Olaf; Schor, Andy; Schriefer, Eugene; Schrier, Kimberly M.; Schroeder, Christopher H.; Schrum, Michael; Schumer, Charles E.; Schuster, Audrey K.; Schwartz, Pamela; Scott, Brandon M.; Scott, Ebony M.; Scott, Phil; Searight, Amy; Secreto, Jim; Sellinger, Philip R.; Sembler, Elizabeth; Sevilla, Dito; Sfraga, Michael; Shah, Nitin; Shah, Smita N.; Shah, Sonal; Shaheen, C. Jeanne; Shandor, Victor D.; Shelley, Diane M.; Sherman, Donald K.; Sherman, John; Sherrill, R. Michelle "Mikie"; Sherwood-Randall, Elizabeth D.; Shimabukuro, Jake; Shore, Debra; Shukan, Brian W.; Shuler, Liz; Shyu, Heidi; Sicknick, Brian D.; Silva, Cristina D.; Silver, Arlene; Silverberg, Samantha; Silvers, Robert; Sinema, Kyrsten L.; Sison, Michele J.; Skelly, Shawn; Skinner, Candi; Slacik, Claudia; Slater, Joseph E.; Slater, Sam; Slaughter, Fred W.; Slotkin, Elissa B.; Slotkin, Elissa Blair; Small, Xochitl Torres; Smith, Damon; Smith, Delia L.; Smith, Frederick W.; Smith, Gentry O.; Smith, Julianne; Smith, LaVale; Smith, Michael D.; Smith, Michael E.; Smith, Tina; Smith, Walter; Smyre, Calvin; Sneed, James; Sohn, Gigi B.; Solberg, Erna; Spanberger, Abigail D.; Spangler, Caral E.; Spavor, Michael; Speight, Reginald; Sperling, Eugene B.; Spillars, Andrea; Spinrad, Rick; Spooner, Ron; Stabenow, Deborah A.; Stachelberg, Winnie; Stanley, Marc R.; Staples, Sean C.; Stark, Leonard; Stauber, Richard; Steele, Graham; Steele, Sage; Stephanopoulos, George R.; Stephenson, Lonnie; Stern, Jessica; Stevenson, Brenda E.; Stewart, Mallory; Stitt, J. Kevin; Stoltenberg, Jens; Stone-Manning, Tracy; Storch, Robert P.; Stout, Karen A.; Strickland, Darci; Strickland, Margaret; Stroman, Ron; Su, Julie; Su, Lisa T.; Suga, Yoshihide; Suh Hoon; Sullenberger, C.B. "Sully," III; Sullivan, Daniel S.; Sullivan, Jacob J.; Sullivan, Kathryn; Sumpter, Diane E.; Sun, Jennifer; Sung, Jennifer; Suozzi, Thomas R.; Swack, Michael; Swanson, Randy F.; Sweeney, Charlotte; Swig, Mary Green; Syed, Dilawar; Syed, Moshin; Sykes, Sunshine S.; Tabak, Lawrence A.; Takano, Mark A.; Talley, Robin L.; Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir; Tamryk, Kaitlin; Tangherlini, Daniel M.; Tanielian, Terri; Tao, Terence; Taylor, Diana; Taylor, James; Taylor, MichÃ¨le; Taylor, Michelle; Taylor, Reggie; Telles, Cynthia A.; Teplitz, Alaina B.; Terell, Louisa; Tester, Jonathan; Tester, R. Jon; Thian, Alan; Thomas, Allen M.; Thomas, Holly A.; Thomas, Patrick D.; Thomas-Greenfield, Linda; Thompson, Kenny, Jr.; Thompson, Michael C.; Thompson, Sandra L.; Thompson, Trina; Thompson, William S.; Thurston, Illona "Gail"; Thurston, Jennifer L.; Tien, John; Tillis, Thomas R.; Tlaib, Rashida H.; Todman, Adrianne; Toloui, Ramin; TomÃ©, Carol B.; Tomney, Brian M.; Toney, LaWanda; Toomey, Patrick J.; Toranzo, Vincent; Torres, Ritchie J.; Totten, Mark A.; Touton, M. Camille Calimlim; Tracey-Mooney, Maureen; Traum, Anne R.; Trevino, Elaine; Tripp, Arthur; Trone, David J.; Trudeau, Justin P.J.; Trujillo, Tanya; Trumka, Barbara Vidovich; Trumka, Richard L., Jr.; Trumka, Richard L., Sr.; Tshisekedi, Felix; Tsien, Billie; Tsikhanouskaya, Svyatlana; Tsunis, George J.; Tunnage, D.W.; Turk, David; Turner, Bruce I.; Turner, Larry D.; Turner, Mary; Udall, Tom; Uejio, Dave; Uhlmann, David M.; Ulrey, Ingrid; Underwood, Lauren; Underwood, Robert A.; Urias, David H.; Vail, Justin; Valdez, Armando; Valdez, Robert O.; Valdez, William J.; Van Dyke, Dick; Van Ellis, Hughes; Van Hollen, Christopher; Van Hollen, Christopher, Jr.; Van Ovost, Jacqueline D.; Van Schaack, Beth; Van Vranken, Howard A.; Vanherck, Glen D.; Vargas, Fidel A.; Varghese, Maju; Vasely, Peter; Vavala, Francis D.; Vazirani, Ashish; Vekich, Max; Vela, Rose; Venables, Phil; Venkataraman, Arun; Venters, Homer; Vera, HernÃ¡n D.; Vidal, Katherine; Vlacich, Mike; Vo, Deborah; von der Leyen, Ursula; Vrooman, Peter H.; Wagner, Alex; Wagner, Ben; Wainstein, Kenneth L.; Waklatsi, Ski; Waldref, Vanessa; Walensky, Rochelle P.; Walke, Henry; Walker, William J.; Walker, Wolliam; Wallander, Celeste; Walsh, Martin J.; Walsh, Mary; Walsh, Samuel T.; Walz,

Timothy J.; Wang, Lisa; Waring, Sarah; Warner, John W.; Warner, Mark R.; Warnock, Raphael G.; Warren, Alvin; Warren, Clifton L., Jr.; Washburn, Libby; Washington, Doris; Washington, Roxie; Wasserman-Schultz, Deborah; Wassmer, Victoria; Waterhouse, Carlton; Watkins, Tamiko N.W.; Watson, Elizabeth; Watts, Bobby; Weaver, Sam; Webster, Meredith; Weeraratna, Ashani; Weidner, Lynn; Weil, David; Weissburg, Martin; Welch, Ken; Welch, Peter F.; West, Gail Berry; Westfall, Sandra Sobieraj; White, Jayme; White, Knox; Whitlock, Linda; Whitman, Margaret C.; Whitmer, Gretchen E.; Whyche-Shaw, Oren; Wicker, Roger F.; Wiggins, Corey; Wilburn, Future Z.; Wilcox, Gwynne A.; Wild, Susan E.; Wilkens, Kyle; Wilkes, Homer; Williams, Ashley; Williams, Beth A.; Williams, Brandon; Williams, Carole Campbell; Williams, Constance Hess; Williams, Corey; Williams, Damian; Williams, Darrin L.; Williams, H. James; Williams, Karen M.; Williams, Kathleen; Williams, Martha; Williams, Nikema; Williams, Omar A.; Williams, Taryn Mackenzie; Wilson, Calvin; Wilson, Christopher; Wilson, Ciara P.; Wilson, Ross L.; Wilson, Sienna P.; Wilson, Win H.; Winkfield, Karen; Winnefeld, Mary A.; Witokowsky, Anne A.; Wittes, Tamara Cofman; Wojciechowski, Adrienne; Wolf, Thomas W.; Wong, Chantale Yokmin; Wood, Robert A.; Woodward, Daniel P.; Wormuth, Christine E.; Woteki, Catherine; Wray, Christopher A.; Wright, Daunte; Wright, Terrence K.; Wu, Michelle; Wu, Tim; Xi Jinping; Yang, KaYing; Yearwood, Trisha; Yellen, Janet L.; Yoon, Haeyoung; Young, David J.; Young, Donald E.; Young, Eugene S.; Young, Shalanda; Young, Todd C.; Yung, Alfred; Zavala, Pilar Guzman; Zelenskiy, Volodymyr; Zenteno, Jennifer; Zients, Jeffrey D.; Zuber, Maria T.

Subjects: ; "Weekly Conversation" : March 27; "Weekly Conversation" : March 6; "Weekly Conversations" : February 13; "Weekly Conversations" : February 27; ABC News; ABC, "World News Tonight" program; AbilityOne Commission, U.S.; Abu Dhabi, Crown Prince; Administrative Conference of the U.S.; Administrative Conference of the United States, Council of the; Afghanistan : Chairman, High Council for National Reconciliation; Afghanistan : Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul; Afghanistan : Human rights issues; Afghanistan : International assistance; Afghanistan : Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorasan (ISISâK) terrorist organization; Afghanistan : Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaâKhorosan (ISISâK) terrorist organization; Afghanistan : Kabul :: Hamid Karzai International Airport; Afghanistan : Kabul :: Terrorist attack; Afghanistan : Kabul :: Terrorist attacks; Afghanistan : NATO, role; Afghanistan

: Political unrest and violence; Afghanistan : President; Afghanistan : Reconciliation efforts; Afghanistan : Taliban; Afghanistan : Terrorist attack in Kabul; Afghanistan : U.S. assistance; Afghanistan : U.S. diplomatic and civilian personnel, security situation; Afghanistan : U.S. diplomatic and military personnel, security situation; Afghanistan : U.S. Embassy in Kabul; Afghanistan : U.S. evacuation of interpreters and service contractors; Afghanistan : U.S. military forces :: Casualties; Afghanistan : U.S. military forces :: Deployment; Africa : African Union :: Health and medical care, promotion efforts; Africa : African Union :: Peacekeeping efforts; Africa : African Union, virtual summit; African Development Bank; African Development Foundation; Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, Federal; Agriculture, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Civil Rights; Agriculture, Department of : Congressional Relations, Assistance Secretary for; Agriculture, Department of : Farm Production and Conservation, Under Secretary for; Agriculture, Department of : Farm Service Agency; Agriculture, Department of : General Counsel; Agriculture, Department of : Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Under Secretary for; Agriculture, Department of : Natural Resources, Under Secretary for; Agriculture, Department of

: Research, Education, and Economics, Under Secretary for; Agriculture, Department of : Rural Development State Directors; Agriculture, Department of : Rural Development, Under Secretary for; Air Force, Department of : Space Acquisition, Assistant Secretary for; Air Force, Department of the : Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Assistant Secretary for; Air Force, Department of the : Dobbins Air Reserve Base, GA; Air Force, Department of the : Dover Air Force Base, DE; Air Force, Department of the : Financial Management, Assistant Secretary for (Comptroller); Air Force, Department of the : General Counsel; Air Force, Department of the : Installations, Energy,

and the Environment, Assistant Secretary for; Air Force, Department of the : Secretary; Air Force, Department of the : Under Secretary; Air Force, Department of, Assistance Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs; Alabama : Disaster assistance; Alabama : Governor; Alabama : Poarch Band of Creek Indians, disaster assistance; Alaska : Disaster assistance; Algeria, U.S. Ambassador; American Indians and Alaska Natives : Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, disaster assistance; American Indians and Alaska Natives : Navajo Nation, disaster assistance; AmeriCorps; Andorra, U.S. Ambassador; Angola, U.S. Ambassador; Appalachian Regional Commission; Argentina : U.S. Ambassador; Arizona : Disaster assistance; Arkansas : Disaster assistance; Arkansas : Governor; Armed Forces, U.S. : National Guard; Armed Forces,

U.S. : Servicemembers :: Casualties; Armed Forces, U.S. : Servicemembers :: Meetings with President; Armed Forces, U.S. : Servicemembers :: Service and dedication; Armed Forces, U.S. : Southern Command, U.S.; Armed Forces, U.S. : Transportation Command, U.S.; Arms and munitions : Nuclear weapons and material :: Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia, extension; Arms and munitions : Nuclear weapons and material :: Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia; Army, Department of : Fort Bragg, NC; Army, Department of the : Assistant Secretaries :: Installations and Environment; Army, Department of the : Assistant Secretaries :: Manpower and Reserve Affairs; Army, Department of the : Civil Works, Assistant Secretary for; Army, Department of the : Comptroller; Army, Department of the

: Financial Management, Assistant Secretary for; Army, Department of the : General Counsel; Army, Department of the : Secretary; Army, Department of the : Under Secretary; Artic Research Commission, U.S.; Arts, National Council on the; Asia : Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); Asia : East Asia Summit; Asia : Quadrilateral Security Dialogue; Asia : Regional trade, promotion efforts; Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders : Community leaders, meeting with President; Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders : Hate crimes and race-based violence; Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, President's Advisory Commission on; Asian Development Bank; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); Atomic Energy Agency, International; AUKUS trilateral security partnership; Australia : Afghanistan, role; Australia : Defense relationship with U.S.; Australia : Nuclear cooperation with United Kingdom and U.S.; Australia : Prime Minister; Australia : Relations with U.S.; Australia : U.S. Ambassador; Austria,

U.S. Ambassador; Bahrain, U.S. Ambassador; Bangladesh, U.S. Ambassador; Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation; Battle Monuments Commission, American; Belarus : Grounding of Ryanair flight and arrest of journalist; Belarus : Political unrest and humanitarian concerns; Belgium : Brussels :: Brussels Airport; Belgium : Brussels :: Europa Building; Belgium : Brussels :: North Atlantic Treaty Organization headquarters; Belgium : Brussels :: Royal Palace of Brussels; Belgium : Brussels :: U.S. Ambassador's Residence; Belgium : King; Belgium : President Biden's visit; Belgium : Prime Minister; Belgium, U.S. Ambassador; Belize, U.S. Ambassador; Benin, U.S. Ambassador; Black Husky Brewing; Bosnia and Herzegovina, U.S. Ambassador; Botswana, U.S. Ambassador; Boundary and Water Commission, International; Brunei, U.S. Ambassador; Budget, Federal : Appropriations :: Continuation; Budget, Federal : Public debt limit; Building Sciences, National Institute of; Bulgaria, President; Burma : Democracy efforts; Burma : Military coup; Business and industry : Climate action, private-sector leadership; Business and industry : Small businesses, promotion efforts; Cabo Verde, President; California : Cahuilla Band of Indians, disaster assistance; California : Democratic Party event; California : Disaster assistance; California : Governor; California : Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Mather; California : Gubernatorial recall election; California : La Jolla Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians, disaster assistance; California : Long Beach :: Long Beach City College; California : Long Beach :: Westin Long Beach hotel; California : President's visit; California : Shooting in San Jose; California : Stray-bullet incident in Los Angeles; Cameroon, U.S. Ambassador; Canada : Chinese detention of Canadian citizens; Canada : Elections; Canada : Prime Minister; Canada : Relations with U.S.; Canada : U.S. Ambassador; Cancer Advisory Board, National; Capitol Police, U.S.; CBS News; Central African

Republic, U.S. Ambassador; Central Intelligence Agency; Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board; Children and youth : Childcare, affordability and costs; Chile : Elections; Chile : President-elect; Chile : Relations with U.S.; Chile, U.S. Ambassador; China : Canadian citizens, detention; China : Human rights issues; China : President; China : Relations with U.S.; China : U.S. Ambassador; Civil Aviation Organization, International; Civil rights : Voting rights; Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board; Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board; CNN; Colombia : Attack on Presidential helicopter; Colombia : Counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.; Colombia : President; Colombia : Relations with U.S.; Colombia : Security cooperation with U.S.; Colorado : Disaster assistance; Colorado : Governor; Colorado : National Renewable Energy Laboratory Flatirons Campus in Arvada; Colorado : President's visit; Colorado : Shooting in Boulder; Colorado, damage and recovery efforts; Commerce, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Administration; Commerce, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Communications and Information; Commerce, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Economic Development; Commerce, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Enforcement and Compliance; Commerce, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Export Administration; Commerce, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Export Enforcement; Commerce, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Global Markets; Commerce, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Oceans and Atmosphere; Commerce, Department of : Census Bureau, U.S.; Commerce, Department of : Chief Financial Officer; Commerce, Department of : Environmental Observation and Prediction, Assistant Secretary for; Commerce, Department of : General Counsel; Commerce, Department of : Industry and Analysis, Assistant Secretary; Commerce, Department of : Industry and Security, Under Secretary for; Commerce, Department of : Intellectual Property, Under Secretary for; Commerce, Department of : Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National; Commerce, Department of : Patent and Trademark Office, U.S.; Commerce, Department of : Secretary; Commerce, Department of : Standards and Technology, Under Secretary for; Commerce, Department of : Telecommunications and Information Administration, National; Commerce, Department of : Under Secretaries :: Economic Affairs; Commerce, Department of : Under Secretaries :: International Trade; Commerce, international : Aluminum and steel imports,

U.S. tariffs; Commerce, international : Global financial markets :: Stabilization efforts; Commerce, international : Global minimum tax, multilateral agreement; Commerce, international

: Global supply chain bottlenecks, efforts to address; Commerce, international : Global supply chain disruptions, efforts to address; Commerce, international : Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations; Commerce, international : Group of Twenty (Gâ20) nations; Commerce, international : Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF); Commerce, international : Women-owned businesses, promotion efforts; Commercial Service, U.S. and Foreign; Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Communications : News media :: Presidential interviews; Communications Commission, Federal; Community Development Advisory Board; Community Service, Corporation for National and; Comoros, U.S. Ambassador; Congo, Democratic Republic of the : President; Congo, U.S. Ambassador; Congress : : House of Representatives :: House Democratic Caucus; Congress : Architect of the Capitol; Congress : Bipartisanship; Congress : Congressional Black Caucus; Congress : Congressional Friends of Ireland virtual luncheon; Congress : House of Representatives : House Democratic Caucus; Congress : House of Representatives :: Congressional Progressive Caucus; Congress : House of Representatives :: House Democratic Caucus; Congress : House of Representatives :: Majority leader; Congress : House of Representatives :: Minority leader; Congress : House of Representatives :: Sergeant at Arms; Congress : House of Representatives :: Speaker; Congress : Members, meeting with President; Congress : Members, meetings with President; Congress : Senate :: Democratic Caucus; Congress

: Senate :: Majority leader; Congress : Senate :: Minority leader; Congress : Senate :: Senate Democratic Caucus; Congress : Senate :: Sergeant at Arms; Congressional Baseball Game; Connecticut : Capitol Child Development Center in Hartford; Connecticut : Disaster assistance; Connecticut : Governor; Connecticut : President's visit; Connecticut : U.S. Coast Guard Academy

in New London; Connecticut : University of Connecticut in Storrs; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Consumer Product Safety Commission; Coronavirus pandemic, international cooperation efforts; Costa Rica, U.S. Ambassador; COVIDâ19 Health Equity Task Force; Credit Union Administration, National; Deaths : Dole, former Sen. Robert J.; Deaths : Minner, Ruth Ann, former Governor of Delaware; Deaths : MoÃ¯se, Jovenel, President of Haiti; Deaths : Powel, former Secretary of State Colin L.; Deaths : Powell, former Secretary of State Colin L.; Deaths : Warner, John W.; Decorations, medals, and awards : Medal of Honor; Defense : Assistant Secretaries :: Space Policy; Defense and national security : COVIDâ19 origins, intelligence investigation; Defense and national security : Cybersecurity :: Cyber attacks; Defense and national security : Cybersecurity :: Strengthening efforts; Defense and national security : Liberty Crossing Intelligence Campus in McLean, VA; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Health Affairs; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Homeland Defense and Global Security Affairs; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Indo-Pacific Security Affairs; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: International Security Affairs; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Manpower and Reserve Affairs; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Readiness; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict; Defense, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities; Defense, Department of : Chief Information Officer; Defense, Department of : Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, Director; Defense, Department of : Deputy Under Secretary (Comptroller); Defense, Department of : General Counsel; Defense, Department of : Inspector General; Defense, Department of : Joint Base LangleyâEustis in Hampton, VA; Defense, Department of : Joint Chiefs of Staff; Defense, Department of : North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD); Defense, Department of : Operational Test and Evaluation, Director; Defense, Department of : Personnel and Readiness, Deputy Under Secretary for; Defense, Department of : Personnel and Readiness, Under Secretary for; Defense, Department of : Policy, Deputy Under Secretary for; Defense, Department of : Research and Engineering, Deputy Under Secretary for; Defense, Department of : Secretary; Defense, Department of : Senior leadership, virtual conference with President; Defense, Department of : Under Secretaries :: Acquisition and Sustainment; Defense, Department of : Under Secretaries :: Comptroller; Defense, Department of : Under Secretaries :: Intelligence and Security; Defense, Department of : Under Secretaries :: Research and Engineering; Defense, Department of : Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD; Delaware : Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar in Wilmington; Delaware : Chandler Funeral Homes and Crematory in Wilmington; Delaware : Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Newark; Delaware : Disaster assistance; Delaware : Dover Air Force Base; Delaware : Fieldstone Golf Club in Greenville; Delaware : Former Governor, death; Delaware : Greenville :: Brew HaHa! cafe; Delaware : Greenville :: Fieldstone Golf Club; Delaware : Greenville :: St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church; Delaware : International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 313 in Wilmington; Delaware : Milford Church of the Nazarene in Milford; Delaware : New Castle Airport in New Castle; Delaware : President's visits; Delaware : St. Andrew's School in Middletown; Delaware : St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Greenville; Delaware : Wilmington :: Brandywine Creek State Park; Delaware : Wilmington Country Club in Wilmington; Delta Regional Authority; Democracy, White House for; Democratic Party : Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; Democratic Party : Democratic National Committee; Deposit Insurance, Federal; Developing countries : International assistance; Developing countries : Poverty; Development banks and funds : Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International; Development banks and funds : Inter-American Development Bank; Development Finance Corporation, U.S. International; Development, U.S. Agency for International; Disaster assistance : Alabama; Disaster assistance : Alaska; Disaster assistance :

Arizona; Disaster assistance : Arkansas; Disaster assistance : Cahuilla Band of Indians; Disaster assistance : California; Disaster assistance : Colorado; Disaster assistance : Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Disaster assistance : Connecticut; Disaster assistance : Delaware; Disaster assistance : Florida; Disaster assistance : Georgia; Disaster assistance : Guam; Disaster assistance : Hawaii; Disaster assistance : Idaho; Disaster assistance : Illinois; Disaster assistance : Kentucky; Disaster assistance : La Jolla Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians; Disaster assistance : Louisiana; Disaster assistance : Maryland; Disaster assistance : Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe; Disaster assistance : Michigan; Disaster assistance : Mississippi; Disaster assistance : Missouri; Disaster assistance : Montana; Disaster assistance : Navajo Nation; Disaster assistance : Nebraska; Disaster assistance : New Hampshire; Disaster assistance : New Jersey; Disaster assistance : New York; Disaster assistance : North Carolina; Disaster assistance : North Dakota; Disaster assistance

: Northern Mariana Islands; Disaster assistance : Oklahoma; Disaster assistance : Oregon; Disaster assistance : Pennsylvania; Disaster assistance : Poarch Band of Creek Indians; Disaster assistance : Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Disaster assistance : Rhode Island; Disaster assistance : Tennessee; Disaster assistance : Texas; Disaster assistance : Vermont; Disaster assistance : Virginia; Disaster assistance : Washington; Disaster assistance : West Virginia; Disaster assistance, Nebraska; Diseases : Coronavirus, domestic prevention efforts; District of Columbia : Brookland Middle School; District of Columbia : Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle; District of Columbia : Children's National Hospital; District of Columbia : Civil unrest and violence at

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: President; Elections : 2020 Presidential and congressional elections; Elections : Voter participation; Elections : Voting rights; Employment and unemployment : Job creation and growth; Energy : Carbon dioxide emissions, reduction efforts; Energy : Colonial Pipeline shutdown due to ransomware attack; Energy : Gasoline, oil, and natural gas costs; Energy : Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles :: Promotion efforts; Energy : Oil and gas industry :: Keystone XL Pipeline project; Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal; Energy, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Electricity; Energy, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Fossil Energy and Carbon Management; Energy, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: International Affairs; Energy, Department of : Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Assistant Secretary for; Energy, Department of : Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, Deputy Administrator for; Energy, Department of : Defense Programs, Deputy Director; Energy, Department of : Deputy Secretary; Energy, Department of : Energy Information Administration; Energy, Department of : General Counsel; Energy, Department of : Minority Economic Impact, Office of; Energy, Department of : National Nuclear Security Administration; Energy, Department of : National Nuclear Security,

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:: Legislative Affairs; Treasury, Department of the : Assistant Secretaries :: Tax Policy; Treasury, Department of the : Assistant Secretaries :: Terrorism Financing; Treasury, Department of the : Assistant Secretaries :: Terrorism and Financial Intelligence; Treasury, Department of the : Comptroller of the Currency; Treasury, Department of the : Domestic Finance, Under Secretary for; Treasury, Department of the : Financial Institutions, Assistant Secretary for; Treasury, Department of the : General Counsel; Treasury, Department of the : International Finance and Development, Deputy Under Secretary; Treasury, Department of the : Mint, U.S.; Treasury, Department of the : Secretary; Treasury, Department of the : Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Under Secretary for; Tribal Nations Summit, White House; Turkey : Afghanistan, role; Turkey : President; Turkey : Relations with U.S.; Turkey : Security cooperation with U.S.; Turkey : U.S. Ambassador; Twitter; Ukraine : Corruption issues; Ukraine : Crimea Platform Summit in Kiev; Ukraine : Government officials, corruption issues; Ukraine : Independence, 30th anniversary; Ukraine : International diplomatic efforts; Ukraine : President; Ukraine : Relations with Russia; Ukraine : Relations with U.S.; Ukraine : Russia, role; United Arab Emirates : Abu Dhabi, Crown Prince; United Arab Emirates : Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander; United Arab Emirates : Armed Forces, Deputy Supreme Commander; United Arab Emirates : Relations with U.S.; United Kingdom : Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club in Edinburgh; United Kingdom : Defense relationship with U.S.; United Kingdom : Eden Project eco-park and botanical gardens in Bodelva; United Kingdom : Glasgow :: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum; United Kingdom : Glasgow :: Scottish Event Campus; United Kingdom : Northern Ireland :: Belfast/Good Friday Agreement; United Kingdom : Northern Ireland :: Deputy First Minister; United Kingdom : Northern Ireland :: First Minister; United Kingdom : Northern Ireland, political and economic stabilization efforts; United Kingdom : Nuclear cooperation with Australia and U.S.; United Kingdom : President Biden's visit; United Kingdom : Prime Minister; United Kingdom : Prince of Wales; United Kingdom : Queen; United Kingdom : Relations with U.S.; United Kingdom : Royal Air Force Mildenhall in Suffolk; United Kingdom : St. Ives :: Carbis Bay Estate hotel; United Kingdom : St. Ives :: Sacred Heart and St. Ia Church; United Kingdom : St. Ives :: Tregenna Castle Resort; United Kingdom : Windsor Castle in Berkshire; United Nations : Disarmament, Conference on ; United Nations : Framework Convention on Climate Change; United Nations : General Assembly; United Nations : Human Rights Council; United Nations : Secretary-General; United Nations : Security Council; United Nations : Special Political Affairs, U.S. Alternate Representative for; United Nations : U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture; United Nations : U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; United Nations : U.S. Permanent Representative; United Nations : U.S. Representative, Vienna Office; United Nations : U.S. Representatives : Management and Reform; United Service Organizations, Inc.; Univision; UPS; Venezuela : Democracy efforts; Vermont : Disaster assistance; Veterans Affairs, Department of : Accountability and Whistleblower Protector, Assistant Secretary for; Veterans Affairs, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Enterprise Integration; Veterans Affairs, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Information and Technology; Veterans Affairs, Department of : Chief Information Officer; Veterans Affairs, Department of : Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Assistant Secretary for; Veterans Affairs, Department of : Deputy Secretary; Veterans Affairs, Department of : General Counsel; Veterans Affairs, Department of : Memorial Affairs, Under Secretary for; Veterans Affairs, Department of : Secretary; Vietnam : U.S. Ambassador; Virginia : Arlington National Cemetery ; Virginia : Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington; Virginia : Disaster assistance; Virginia : Governor; Virginia : Gubernatorial election; Virginia : Joint Base LangleyâEustis in Hampton; Virginia : Liberty Crossing Intelligence Campus in McLean; Virginia : Lubber Run Park in Arlington; Virginia : Pentagon in Arlington;

Virginia : President's visits; Virginia : Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria; Virginia : Tidewater Community CollegeâPortsmouth campus in Portsmouth; Virginia : Virginia Highlands Park in Arlington; Virginia : Yorktown :: Yorktown Elementary School; Virginia : Yorktown :: Yorktown High School; Voluntarism; Walmart Inc.; Washington : Disaster assistance; West Virginia : Disaster assistance; White House Fellowships, President's Commission on; White House Office : Administration, Office of; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Agriculture and Rural Policy, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President

:: American Rescue Plan Coordinator; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Asian American and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Chief of Staff; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Chief Medical Adviser; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Climate Policy, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Climate, Special Presidential Envoy on; White House Office

: Assistants to the President :: Community, Public Health, and Disparities, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Confirmations, Director; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Counselor; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: COVIDâ19 Response Coordinator; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: COVIDâ 19 Response Deputy Coordinator; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: COVID-19 Response Coordinator; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Deputy; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: COVID-19 Response Deputy Coordinator; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Criminal Justice, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Democracy and Civic Participation, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Deputy Press Secretary; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Deputy Chief of Staff; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Economic Policy, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Education, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President

:: Federal Chief Information Officer; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Homeland Security Adviser; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Housing and Urban Policy, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Infrastructure Coordinator; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Intergovernmental Affairs; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Labor and Workers, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Labor and Economy, Deputy Assistant; White House Office

: Assistants to the President :: Legislative Affairs, Director; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Legislative Affairs, Deputy Director; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Management and Administration, Deputy Director for Operations; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Manufacturing and Economic Development, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: National Security Adviser; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Native Affairs, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: National Cyber Director; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: National Security Adviser, Principal Deputy; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Press Secretary; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Presidential Correspondence, Director; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Principal Deputy National Security Adviser; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Racial and Economic Justice, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Senate Legislative Affairs Liaison; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Senior Counsel; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Senior Presidential Speechwriter; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Senior Adviser; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Technology and Competition Policy, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Transportation and Infrastructure Policy, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Veterans Affairs, Special Assistant; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Vice President, Chief of Staff to the; White House Office : Assistants to the President ::Oval Office Operations, Deputy Director; White House Office :

COVIDâ19 Response Team, Director of Economic Policy and Budget; White House Office : COVIDâ19 Response Team, Director of Strategic Operations and Policy; White House Office : Domestic Policy Council; White House Office : Drug Control Policy, Office of National; White House Office : Economic Advisers, Council of; White House Office : Economic Council, National; White House Office : Environmental Quality, Council on; White House Office : Faith- Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Office of; White House Office : Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of; White House Office : Military Office, Director; White House Office : Presidential Personnel, Office of; White House Office : Public Engagement, Office of; White House Office : Science and Technology Policy, White House Office of; White House Office : Science and Technology, President's Council of Advisers on; White House Office : Security Council, National; White House Office : Vice President; White House Summit for Democracy; White House Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force; Wisconsin : Acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha; Wisconsin : General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee; Wisconsin : Governor; Wisconsin : La Crosse :: Municipal Transit Utility; Wisconsin : La Crosse :: Pearl Ice Cream Parlor; Wisconsin : President's visit; Wisconsin : President's visits; Wisconsin : Vehicular crash into Christmas parade in Waukesha; World Trade Organization; Yemen : Civil war and sectarian conflict; Yemen : U.S. Ambassador; Zambia : President-elect.