Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2023

December 31, 2023

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 1

In the morning, the President traveled to Christiansted, St. Croix, where, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, he attended Mass and spoke briefly with reporters. Later, he returned to the vacation residence of Bill and Connie Neville, where he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Covington, KY, on January 4.

January 2

In the afternoon, at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, the President and Dr. Biden were greeted by local friends, military and airport officials, and police and fire personnel. Then, they returned to Washington, DC. Their daughter Ashley and her husband Howard D. Krein and their grandchildren Natalie and Hunter accompanied them.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Covington, KY, on January 4.

The White announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on January 6.

January 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President submitted to an antigen test for COVIDâ19 and received a negative result.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan to the White House on January 13.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ana A. Escrogima to be Ambassador to Oman.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jean E. Manes to be Ambassador to Colombia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ervin J. Massinga to be Ambassador to Ethiopia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Matthew D. Murray to be U.S. Senior Official for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), with the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service.

The President announced his intention to nominate Yael Lempert to be Ambassador to Jordan.

The President announced his intention to nominate Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath to be Ambassador to Peru.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dorothy C. Shea to be U.S. Deputy Representative to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and U.S. Deputy

Representative to the U.N. Security Council of the United Nations as well as U.S. Representative to the sessions of the U.N. General Assembly, during her tenure of service.

The President announced his intention to nominate Demetrios L. Kouzoukas to be a member of the Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund Board of Trustees, the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Board of Trustees, and the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Board of Trustees.

January 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Hebron, KY. Sen. Sherrod C. Brown and former Sen. Robert J. Portman accompanied him. Upon arrival at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Andrew G. Beshear of Kentucky, his wife Britainy, and their children Will and Lila, Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell, and Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio and his wife Frances. Then, he and Sen. McConnell traveled to Covington, KY, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, near the Brent Spence Bridge, the President participated in a photo line with Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman of Kentucky, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer of Covington, Mayor Aftab Pureval of Cincinnati, OH, Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore of Boone County, KY, and President of the Board of Commissioners Stephanie Summerow Dumas of Hamilton County, OH. Later, he, Sen. Brown, and Mayor Puerval traveled to Cincinnati, OH, where, at the Just Q'in BBQ restaurant, they ate lunch and greeted staff and patrons.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Hebron, KY, where, upon arrival at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, he returned to Washington, DC. Former Sen. Robert J. Portman accompanied him.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Nina and Mario Hamlin, parents of National Football League's Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who was hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest during a game on January 2.

January 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See, the President was greeted by Charge d'Affaires Seamus Horgan and Monsignor John Paul Pedrera and signed a condolence book for Pope Emeritus Benedict XIV.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to exchange views on Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, reiterate their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and independence, express their common determination to continue to provide the necessary financial, humanitarian, military, and diplomatic support to Ukraine for as long as needed, and affirm their intention to further support Ukraine's urgent requirement for air defense capabilities, including the supply of Patriot air defense missile batteries and Bradley and Marder infantry fighting vehicles, respectively.

The White House announced that the President will travel to El Paso, TX, on January 8. The President announced the appointment of Elliot Doomes as General Services

Administration Regional Administrator for Zone B.

The President announced the appointment of Jason L. Shelton as General Services Administration Regional Administrator for Zone C.

The President announced the appointment of Sukhee Kang as General Services Administration Regional Administrator for Zone E.

The President announced the appointment of Everett Handford as Regional Director for Region 1 at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The President announced the appointment of Jeffrey Reynoso as Regional Director for Region 9 at the Department of Health and Human Services.

January 6

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 Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on January 8. The White House announced that the President will meet with President AndrÃ©s Manuel

LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 9.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 10.

The White House announced further details on the visit of Prime Minister Kishida of Japan to the White House on January 13.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE on January 13. The White House announced that the President will welcome the National Basketball

Association's Golden State Warriors to the White House on January 17.

January 7

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin. O. McCarthy to congratulate him on his election as Speaker.

The White House announced that the President will remain in Greenville, DE, through January 8.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to El Paso, TX, on January 8.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Mexico City, Mexico, on January 8.

January 8

In the morning, at the cemetery adjacent to the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and Dr. Biden visited the gravesite of his mother Catherine Eugenia Finnegan, who died January 8, 2010. Then, they traveled to El Paso, TX, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the El Paso International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Gregory W. Abbott of Texas, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro

N. Mayorkas, Reps. Enrique R. Cuellar, Veronica Escobar, and Vicente GonzÃ¡lez, Mayor Oscar Leeser of El Paso, El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego, and El Paso Diocese Bishop Mark J. Seitz. Gov. Abbott presented the President with a letter. Then, at the "Bridge of the Americas" border crossing from Mexico, the President toured U.S. Customs and Border Protection, viewed inspection demonstrations and a section of border wall, and visited with

Border Patrol agents. Secretary Mayorkas also participated. Later, also at the border crossing, he participated in a photo line with Members of the congressional delegation, State and local officials, and local business leaders.

Later in the afternoon, at the El Paso County Migrant Services Center, the President greeted local elected officials, community leaders, and activists. Then, the President traveled to Santa LucÃa, Mexico, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at the Felipe Angeles International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador, Director General of Protocol Susana Iruegas, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, and Ambassador to the

U.S. Esteban Moctezuma BarragÃ¡n of Mexico; and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Kenneth L. Salazar. Then, he and President LÃ³pez Obrador traveled to Mexico City, Mexico. Later, at the InterContinental Presidente Mexico City hotel, the President and Dr. Biden remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Atlanta, GA, on January 15.

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 successive and severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides beginning on January 8 and continuing.

January 9

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Luiz InÃ¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil to convey unwavering U.S. support for Brazilâs democracy and the free will of the Brazilian people as expressed in Brazil's recent Presidential election, condemn the violence and the attack on democratic institutions and on the peaceful transfer of power, and pledge to work closely together on the issues of joint concern, including climate change, economic development, and peace and security. President Biden invited President Lula to visit Washington in early February for in-depth consultations on a wide-ranging shared agenda, and President Lula accepted the invitation. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to the National Palace, where the participated in an arrival ceremony with President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico and his wife Beatriz GutiÃ©rrez MÃ¼ller.

In the evening, at the National Palace, the President and Dr. Biden had dinner with President LÃ³pez Obrador and Ms. GutiÃ©rrez MÃ¼ller and Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada and his wife Sophie GrÃ©goire-Trudeau. Later, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the InterContinental Presidente Mexico City hotel, where they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will welcome a bipartisan group of mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting to the White House on January 20.

January 10

In the morning, the President traveled to the National Palace, where he and Dr. Biden participated in a photo opportunity with President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico and his wife Beatriz GutiÃ©rrez MÃ¼ller and Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada and his wife Sophie GrÃ©goire-Trudeau, followed by an official family photo with the three elected leaders.

In the afternoon, also at the National Palace, the President participated in the North America Leaders' Summit with President LÃ³pez Obrador and Prime Minister Trudeau.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Mexico City International Airport, where, upon arrival, they were greeted on the tarmac by Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon of Mexico and U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath. Then, they returned to Washington, DC.

January 11

In the morning, the President was briefed by Secretary of Transportation Peter P.M. Buttigieg on the system outage at the Federal Aviation Administration that temporarily prevented flights from taking off from domestic airports earlier that morning. Then, he and Dr. Biden, traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he accompanied Dr. Biden for her scheduled outpatient procedure, commonly known as Mohs surgery. Later, the President had an intelligence briefing.

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California to discuss the widespread flooding in the State. The Governor thanked the President for his prompt approval of the State's emergency declaration request and conveyed his appreciate for the ongoing collaboration with Federal Emergency Management Agency and other Federal partners. He also had a telephone conversation with Virginia Democratic State senatorial candidate Aaron Rouse to congratulate him on his election.

January 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands to the White House on January 17.

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 November 3 through 8.

January 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on the South Lawn, he welcomed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and posed for photographs.

In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President and Prime Minister Kishida had a working lunch. Later, he traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Kay E. Ivey of Alabama to discuss the recent tornadoes that impacted her State. The Governor thanked the President for his support and the ongoing collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other Federal partners.

The White House announced further details on the President's scheduled travel to Atlanta, GA, on January 15.

The White House announced that the President will join Rev. Alfred C. Sharpton, Jr., and the National Action Network (NAN) at their Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Breakfast on January 16.

The White House announced that the President had accepted Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy's invitation to address a Joint Session of Congress on the State of the Union.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Science Board: Deborah Loewenberg Ball; Vicki L. Chandler, Member; Dorota A. Grejner-Brzezinska; Marvi A. Matos Rodriguez; Keivan G. Stassun; Merlin Theodore; Wanda E. Ward; and Bevlee A. Watford.

January 14

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 severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on December 27, 2022, and continuing.

January 15

In the morning, the President traveled to Atlanta, GA. Upon arrival at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Sen. T. Jonathan Ossoff and Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta. Then, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, he attended a Sunday service.

In the afternoon, following the Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church with senior pastor Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, the President greeted and posed for photographs with congregants and participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders. Later he returned to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on January 12.

January 16

In the morning, the President traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, at the St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, he attended a viewing to pay respects to longtime family friend, Reverend Monsignor J. Thomas Cini. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will travel to California on January 19 to visit areas of the central coast impacted by the recent severe storms affecting the State.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on January 20.

The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on January 12.

January 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President ordered take-out hamburgers and fries from Ghostburger, speaking with employee Brittany Spaddy by telephone, to celebrate over 10 million new small- business applications filed during his Presidency. Later, in the Private Dining Room, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to discuss their steadfast support and assistance to Ukraine and condemn Russia's aggression.

The White House announced that the President and Vice President Harris will welcome the Nation's Governors to the White House during the National Governors Association Winter Meeting on February 10.

January 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to the central coast of California on January 19.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael A. Delaney to be a judge on the

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Amanda Brailsford to be a judge on the

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey Cummings and LaShonda A. Hunt to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to California by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency protective measures undertaken in the State as a result of severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on December 27, 2022, and continuing.

January 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he traveled to Santa Clara, CA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Moffett Federal Airfield, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California, Sen. Alejandro Padilla, Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Ames Research Center Associate Director for Research and Technology David Korsmeyer. Then, he boarded Marine One for an aerial survey of flood-damaged areas with Gov. Newsom, Sen. Padilla, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, and Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall. Upon arrival at the Watsonville Municipal Airport in Watsonville, CA, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Reps. Zoe Lofgren and James V. Panetta and Mayor Eduardo Montesino of Watsonville and participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders and members of the congressional delegation. Then, he traveled to Capitola, CA, where, at the Capitola Pier, he toured damaged sections of the boardwalk and visited with affected business owners. Gov. Newsom, Sen. Padilla, Rep. Panetta, Mayor Margaux Keiser of Capitola, and Board of Supervisors Chair Zach Friend of Santa Cruz County, CA also participated.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Aptos, CA, where, at Seacliff State Beach, he toured a damaged pier with Gov. Newsom and Administrator Criswell, participated in a greeting with State and local officials and first responders, and handed out challenge coins. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

January 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, arriving in the evening. In the evening, at his residence, the President remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Democratic leaders of the House of Representative at the White House on January 24.

The White House announced that the President will host an evening reception for newly elected Members of Congress at the White House on January 24.

January 22

In the morning, the President was briefed by Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall on the shooting at the Star Dance Studio in Monterey Park, CA, on January 21 and directed her to mobilize full Federal support to local and State authorities as they continue to respond and investigate.

During the day, the President was updated by Homeland Security Adviser Sherwood- Randall as the investigation by law enforcement officials continued.

In the evening, the President was updated on the shooting in Monterey Park by Homeland Security Adviser Sherwood-Randall.

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on January

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The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on January

January 23

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

In the evening, the President was briefed by his homeland security team on the shootings in Half Moon Bay, CA.

During the day, the President was briefed on the latest developments concerning the January 21 shooting in Monterey Park.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Baltimore, MD, on January 30.

The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on January 31. The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth Allen to be Under Secretary for

Public Diplomacy at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joshua Jacobs to be Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ron Borzekowski to be Director of the Office of Financial Research at the Department of the Treasury.

The President announced his intention to nominate David J. Kostelancik to be Ambassador to Albania.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia Kierscht to be Ambassador to Djibouti.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jennifer L. Johnson, Nominee for Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julie Turner to be U.S. Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues, with the Rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Inter-American Foundation: Liliana Ayalde; Marcela Escobari; Maria Fabiana Jorge; Brian Nichols; and Julio Guity-Guevara.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carol Moseley Braun to be a member of the U.S. African Development Foundation and, upon confirmation, designate her Chair.

The President announced his intention to nominate Monde Muyangwa to be a member of the

U.S. African Development Foundation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kathryn Lang to be a member of the Social Security Advisory Board.

January 24

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 separate telephone conversations with Gov. Gavin C. Newsom and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo to discuss the shootings in Half Moon Bay, CA, and offer his condolences.

In the evening, in the East Room, the President hosted a reception for newly elected Members of Congress. Vice President Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also attended.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation to thank Brandon Tsay, who, at the Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio in Alhambra, CA, disarmed Huu Can Tran, the suspected gunman in an earlier shooting at a second location, the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, CA, on January 21.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Springfield, VA, on January 26.

January 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom to discuss this situation in Ukraine.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Sen. Bernard Sanders to discuss efforts to lower the cost of prescription drugs, protect Social Security and Medicare, and raise the Federal minimum wage.

The White House announced that the President and Vice President Harris will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on February 3.

January 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Springfield, VA, where, following his remarks at the Steamfitters Local 602 United Association Mechanical Trades School, he participated in a photo line with Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr., and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Jeffrey C. McKay of Fairfax County, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to appoint Jill Nash as a member of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

The President announced his intention to appoint Teri Hawks Goodmann as Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission.

The President announced his intention to appoint Margaret A. Hamburg as a member of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board and, upon appointment, designate her Vice Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint Kim Cobb and Kneeland C. Youngblood as members of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board.

January 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with RowVaughn Wells, mother, and Rodney Wells, stepfather, of Tyre Nichols, who died on January 10 as a result of injuries he received during an encounter with Memphis, TN, police officers following a traffic stop on January 7, to express his and Dr. Biden's condolences for the death of their son and commend the family's courage and strength during this difficult time. Attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing the case of Mr. Nichols, also joined the call.

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the terrorist attack in Jerusalem, which claimed at least seven Israeli lives, offer all appropriate means of support to Israel over the coming days, and stress the

U.S. commitment to Israel's security.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on January 29.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Baltimore, MD, on January 30.

January 29

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to New Castle, DE, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Delaware Air National Guard Base, the President and Dr.

Biden traveled to their residence in Greenville, DE, where they remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New York City on January 31.

The White House announced further details on the President and Vice President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on February 3.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on February

3.

January 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands to discuss ongoing close coordination on regional security issues, including the situation in Ukraine.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Baltimore, MD, where, upon arrival at the Fort McHenry landing zone, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Westley W.O. "Wes" Moore of Maryland and Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore. Then, they traveled to the Maryland Institute College of Art, where, at the Fred Lazarus IV Center, he participated in a photo line with State and local officials and members of the congressional delegation. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New York City on January 31.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy at the White House on February 1.

January 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to New York City. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Sens. Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Cory A. Booker accompanied him.

In the afternoon, following his remarks at the John D. Caemmerer West Side Storage Yard, the President greeted railroad workers and participated in a photo line with State and local officials. Secretary of Transportation Peter P.M. Buttigieg also attended.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand, and Booker accompanied him.

During the day, the President was briefed on the detection of a high-altitude Chinese surveillance balloon over the continental U.S.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Luiz InÃ¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil to the White House on February 10.

February 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy to discuss the public debt limit and invite separate conversation on ways to reduce the deficit and control the national debt while continuing to grow the economy.

The White House announced that the President's annual physical exam will be completed on February 16.

The President announced his intention to nominate Damien Diggs to be a U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.

The President announced his intention to nominate Shannon Saylor to be a U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia.

February 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan to reaffirm close, enduring Jordan-U.S. relations, confirm the U.S. commitment to Jordan's security and economic prosperity, and discuss opportunities and mechanisms to reduce regional tensions, particularly in the West Bank, with the President reiterating his strong support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and recognizing Jordan's crucial role as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem in preserving the historic status quo at the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani of Iraq to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to Iraq through its strategic framework agreement, commend the Prime Minister's efforts to strengthen Iraq's sovereignty and independence, including efforts to ensure that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist organization never again threaten the Iraqi people or regional and international security, discuss the Prime Minister's economic agenda, and welcome the upcoming visit by Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein to Washington to further discuss these programs. King Abdullah joined the call and stressed Jordan's support for Iraq, including through joint strategic infrastructure projects.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on February 3.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Cancer Advisory Board: Margaret Anderson; Richard J. Boxer; Ysabel Duron; Julie Papanek Grant; Ana Navas Acien; and Fred K. Tabung.

February 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Sen. John K. Fetterman and Rep. James E. Clyburn accompanied him. Then, at the Belmont Water Treatment Plant, he was greeted by Gov. Joshua D. Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr., Rep. Dwight E. Evans, and Mayor James F. Kenney of Philadelphia. Later, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown hotel, prior to his remarks at the Democratic National Committee reception, he participated in a photo line with Sens. Fetterman and Christopher A. Coons, Reps. Evans and Lisa Blunt Rochester, Mayor Kenney, and Louisiana State Rep. Jason Hughes.

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

The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on February

4.

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on February

6.

The White House announced that the President will travel to the Madison, WI, area on

February 8.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Tampa, FL, on February 9. The President announced his intention to appoint Scott E. Charney as a member of the

President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee and, upon appointment,

designate him Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint Jeffrey K. Storey as a member of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee and, upon appointment, designate him Vice Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee: Johnathon E. Caldwell; Mark D. Dankberg; Noopur Davis; Barbara W. Humpton; Kimberly B. Keever; Kyle J. Malady; Kevin R. Mandia; Maria N. Martinez; Jeffery S. McElfresh; Bryan J. Palma; Neville R. Ray; and Corey E. Thomas.

February 4

In the morning, the President traveled to Syracuse, NY, where, upon arrival at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport, on the tarmac, he answered a reporter's question about the presence of a suspected Chinese spy balloon in U.S. airspace. Then, at a private residence, the President and his son Hunter visited with relatives gathered in memory of Michael E. Hunter, brother of the President's deceased first wife Nelia, who died on January 26.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will travel to Syracuse, NY, on February 4.

February 5

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Northern Mariana Islands by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for relief and recovery assistance as a result of Typhoon Mangkhut on September 10 and 11, 2018.

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 winter storm, snowstorm, and straight-line winds from November 9 through 11, 2022.

February 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. He also had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to express his condolences to those who were injured or lost loved ones in the devastating earthquakes, reaffirm U.S. readiness to provide any and all needed assistance to Turkey in responding to the disaster, with U.S. teams already deployed to support Turkish search-and-rescue efforts and coordinate other assistance that may be required by people affected by the earthquakes, including health services or basic relief items.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Madison, WI, on February 8.

February 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President met with 3-year old cancer survivor Ava Barron, daughter of New York City residents Maurice and Kandice Barron, who would be guests seated in the First Lady's box for the President's State of the Union Address later that evening. Then, at the U.S. Capitol, prior to delivering his State of the Union Address, he participated in a photo line with Members of Congress. Following his remarks, also at the U.S. Capitol, he visited briefly with Brittany Alkonis, wife of Lt. Ridge Alkonis, USN, who was imprisoned in Japan following a conviction of negligent driving, which caused the deaths of two people and injured a third in May 2021.

February 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, the President traveled to Madison, WI. Upon arrival at the Truax Field Air National Guard Base, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Anthony S. Evers of Wisconsin and his wife Kathy, Rep. Mark Pocan, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway of Madison, Board of Supervisors Chair Patrick Miles of Dane County, WI, Maj. Gen. Paul E. Knapp, USAF, adjutant general, Wisconsin National Guard, Col. Bart T. Van Roo, USAF, 115th Fighter Wing commander, Wisconsin Air National Guard, and Terry O'Sullivan, general president, Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA). Then, he traveled to DeForest, WI.

In the afternoon, at a LiUNA Laborers Apprentice and Training Center, the President participated in a photo line with State, Tribal, local, and union leaders and recorded an interview with Judy Woodruff of PBS for later broadcast. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Tampa, FL, on February 9.

February 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Tampa, FL, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Tampa International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Mayor Jane Castor of Tampa. Then, prior to his remarks at the University of Tampa, he participated in a photo line with Reps. Katherine A. Castor and Darren M. Soto, former Rep. and Gov. Charles J. Crist of Florida, Mayor Castor and her wife Ana Cruz, Mayor Kenneth T. Welch, of St. Petersburg, FL, Florida State Rep. Susan Lopez-Valdes, and Commissioner Janet Long of Pinellas County, FL. While at the University of Tampa, he also recorded an interview with Julio Vaqueiro of Telemundo for later broadcast. Later, the President returned Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President was briefed on the high-altitude, unidentified, unmanned object sighted within U.S. air space near the Canadian border with Alaska.

The President announced his intention to appoint Gov. Eric J. Holcomb of Indiana and Gov.

Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico as members of the Council of Governors.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Alabama by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on January 12.

February 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also gave the order permitting

U.S. military forces to shoot down the high-altitude, unidentified, unmanned object sighted within

U.S. air space near the Canadian border with Alaska.

In the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed President Luiz InÃ¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Poland from February 20 through 22.

The White House announced the resignation of Katherine J. Bedingfield and appointment of Ben LaBolt as White House Communications Director.

February 11

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to discuss the high-altitude, unidentified, unmanned object in North American air space that was shot down by U.S. military forces in close coordination with Canadian officials following authorization by the Prime Minister, note the importance of recovering the object in order to determine more details on its purpose or origin, commend the strong and effective partnership between North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command, and agree to continue their close coordination to detect, track, and defend mutual airspace.

February 12

In the morning, the President was briefed by his national security team and military advisers on the high-altitude, slow-moving unidentified object flying over Michigan's Lake Huron and gave the order permitting U.S. military forces to shoot it down.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Maryland on February 15.

February 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed on the progress of efforts to recover debris from the various high-altitude, slow-moving unidentified objects shot down by U.S. military forces over the previous several days.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gretchen E. Whitmer of Michigan to offer his condolences for the shootings at Michigan State University in East Lansing and direct the deployment of all necessary Federal law enforcement to support local and State response efforts.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Col. Paris Davis, USA (Ret.), to inform him that he will receive the Medal of Honor for his remarkable heroism during the Vietnam war.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ann Carlson to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mike Sfraga to be Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robin Dunnigan to be Ambassador to the Republic of Georgia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Heather C. Variava to be Ambassador to Laos.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa A. Johnson to be Ambassador to Lebanon.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nicole Shampaine to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, with the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service.

The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia L. Lee to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rebecca K. Slaughter to be a Commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert D. Gioia to be a Commissioner on the International Joint Commission.

February 14

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 Hilton hotel, prior to his remarks to the National Association of Counties (NACo), the President participated in a photo line with NACo leadership and county officials from across the country.

During the day, the President had an telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss the agreement for Air India to purchase over 200 U.S.-made aircraft from Boeing Co., review the importance of the India-U.S. strategic technology partnership, highlighting the inaugural launch of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology hosted in Washington in recent weeks, and reaffirm the strength of India-U.S. relations, committing to continue working bilaterally and in groups such as the Quad to advance mutual economic growth and expand cooperation on shared priorities.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Lanham, MD, on February 15.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jared Bernstein to be Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.

The President announced the appointment of Lael Brainard as Director of the National Economic Council.

The President announced the appointment of Joelle Gamble as Deputy Director of the National Economic Council.

The President announced the designation of National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti as White House Strategic Economic Communications Adviser.

The President announced the designation of Council of Economic Advisers member Heather Boushey as Chief Economist to the Invest in America Cabinet.

February 15

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 Lanham, MD, where, upon arrival at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 26 union hall, he participated in a greeting and photo line with Gov. Westley W.O. "Wes" Moore of Maryland, Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, Rep. Glenn F. Ivey, Maryland State Delegate Anne Healey, IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper, and Culpeper Town Councilman and Local 26 Apprentice B. Travis Brown. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to nominate Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

The President announced the appointment of William M. Russo as Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs.

February 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he completed his annual physical exam.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Poland from February 20 through 22.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to the White House on March 3.

February 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Andrzej Duda of Poland in Warsaw, Poland, on February 21.

The White House announced that the President will meet with leaders of the Bucharest Nine (Bâ9) group of North Atlantic Treaty Organization eastern flank nations in Warsaw, Poland, on February 22.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Poland from February 20 through 22.

The President announced the resignation of Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh.

February 18

In the afternoon, on the campus of Georgetown University, at Wolfington Residence Hall, the President and Dr. Biden attended Mass. Later, at the National Museum of American History, they viewed "The First Ladies" exhibition to which Dr. Biden formally presented her inaugural attire to the Smithsonian Institution on January 25.

In the evening, at the Red Hen restaurant, the President and Dr. Biden had dinner.

February 19

Early in the morning, the President traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President traveled to Jasionka, Poland. Upon arrival at the RzeszÃ³w- Jasionka Airport, he traveled to PrzemyÅl, Poland, where, at PrzemyÅl GÅÃ³wny train station, he boarded a specially outfitted train and crossed the border into Ukraine, arriving in Kyiv the following morning.

February 20

In the morning, upon arrival at the Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky train station in Kyiv, the President was greeted on the platform by U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink.

Then, the President traveled to Mariinsky Palace, where he was greeted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and his wife Olena Zelenska. In the White Hall of the Mariinsky Palace, he and President Zelenskyy participated in a photo opportunity, and President Biden signed a guestbook. Then, they greeted members of the U.S. and Ukrainian delegations: Ambassador Brink, Deputy U.S. Ambassador Chris Smith, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Jen O'Malley Dillon; and Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak, Speaker of Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov, Chief Foreign Policy Adviser Andriy Sybiha, and Chief Military Adviser Roman Mashovets of Ukraine.

Then, also at the Mariinsky Palace, the President and President Zelenskyy had a restricted bilateral meeting and made brief remarks to reporters, followed by an expanded bilateral meeting.

Later in the morning, the President traveled to St. Michael's Gold-Domed Cathedral, where he participated in a walking meeting with President Zelenskyy, toured the cathedral, and laid a wreath at the Wall of Remembrance for the fallen heroes of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Then, he traveled to the U.S. Embassy.

In the afternoon, at the U.S. Embassy, the President visited with Embassy staff. Then, he traveled to the Kyiv-Pasazhyrsky train station, where he boarded a specially outfitted train and returned to PrzemyÅl, Poland, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at PrzemyÅl GÅÃ³wny train station, the President traveled to Jasionka, Poland. Upon arrival at the RzeszÃ³w-Jasionka Airport, he traveled to Warsaw, Poland. Upon arrival at the Warsaw Chopin Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Director of Diplomatic Protocol Marek Szcepanowski, Secretary of State and Chief of the International Policy Bureau Marcin Przydacz, and Secretary of State and Head of the Chancellery of the

President GraÅ¼yna Ignaczak-Bandych of Poland; and U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark F. Brzezinski and U.S. Embassy Warsaw Deputy Chief of Mission Daniel Lawton and Defense AttachÃ© Col. Eric J. Trychon, USAF. Then, he traveled to the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, where he remained overnight.

Also in the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to discuss the President's trip to Ukraine and the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Ukraine and review their ongoing close coordination on support to Ukraine, including security, economic, and humanitarian assistance.

The President declared a major disaster for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from December 12 through 25, 2022.

The President declared a major disaster for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from December 12 through 25, 2022.

February 21

In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Presidential Palace, where, in the courtyard, he was greeted by President Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau, Chief of the National Security Council Jacek Siewiera, and International Policy Bureau Chief Marcin Przydacz of Poland and participated in an arrival ceremony. Later, he traveled to the Royal Castle complex.

In the evening, following his remarks at the Kubicki Arcades, the President posed for photographs with children waving Ukrainian flags and greeted several sections of the crowd. He also met with Prime Minister Morawiecki to reaffirm strong bilateral Poland-U.S. relations, welcome the Polish Government's decision to select U.S.-based Westinghouse to provide the technology for its first three nuclear reactors, cementing a long-term strategic energy partnership, and review other shared priorities, including support to Ukraine and cooperation in the Indo- Pacific. Later, he returned to the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, where he remained overnight.

Also in the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan, Sen. Sherrod C. Brown, Gov. R. Michael DeWine of Ohio, Gov. Joshua D. Shapiro of Pennsylvania, and Rep. William L. Johnson to receive an update on the EPA's latest actions to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, on February 3 and reaffirm his continued commitment to ensuring that communities impacted by the situation have the full support of the Federal Government. He also had a telephone conversation with Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan to congratulate her ahead of her presumptive election victory in Virginia's fourth U.S. congressional district.

During the day, the President met with President Maia Sandu of Moldova to reaffirm strong

U.S. support for Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, highlight ongoing U.S. assistance to help Moldova strengthen its political and economic resilience, including its democratic reform agenda and energy security, and address the effects of Russia's war against Ukraine.

February 22

In the afternoon, at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, the President greeted U.S. Embassy staff and families. Later, he traveled to the Presidential Palace, where he was greeted by President Andrzej Duda of Poland, President Zuzana CaputovÃ¡ of Slovakia, and President Klaus Iohannis of Romania and answered a reporter's question. Then, he participated in a family photo with leaders of the Bucharest Nine (Bâ9) group of North Atlantic Treaty Organization eastern flank nations.

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization also participated. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

During the day, at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, the President attended a private Mass celebrated by Polish priest Wieslaw Dawidowski in observance of Ash Wednesday.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kato Crews to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jabari Wamble to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.

The President announced his intention to nominate Molly Silfen to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

February 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President will convene a virtual meeting with the leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations and President Volodmyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on February 24.

The President announced the nomination of Ajay Banga to be President the World Bank.

February 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Building, he participated in a secure videoconference with the leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations and President Volodmyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to discuss continued coordination of efforts to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its war. He also received an update on the Federal Government's response to the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, on February 3 from Secretary of Transportation Peter P.M. Buttigieg, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan, Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell, including Secretary Buttigieg's visit to East Palestine on February 23 to view the site of the crash and meet with workers and local officials, a preview of the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report, EPA's administrative order directing Norfolk Southern to pay for all cleanup actions related to spill, and Federal support and coordination to assist with ongoing health and safety mitigation efforts in East Palestine.

Also in the morning, the President had a separate conversation with President Zelenskyy concerning the potential U.S. provision of Fâ16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

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

In the evening, upon arrival at Delaware Air National Guard Base, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris will host a reception for Black History Month at the White House on February 27.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Virginia Beach, VA, on February 28.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Baltimore, MD, on March 1.

The White House announced that the President will attend the Senate Democratic Caucus lunch on March 2.

The White House announced further details on the visit of Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to the White House on March 3.

The White House announced that the President will present the Medal of Honor to Col. Paris Davis, USA (Ret.), for his remarkable heroism during the Vietnam war, at the White House on March 3.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on March 3.

February 25

In the afternoon, following Mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President traveled to Kennett Square, PA, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President had a family dinner at the residence of his sister Valerie Biden Owens. Later, he returned to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Virginia Beach, VA, on February 28.

February 26

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on February

27.

February 27

In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced his intention to nominate Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick to be Ambassador to Gabon.

The President announced his intention to nominate William W. Popp to be Ambassador to Uganda.

The President Biden announced the appointment of Stephen K. Benjamin as Senior Adviser and Director of the Office of Public Engagement.

The President announced the resignation of Keisha Lance Bottoms as Senior Adviser and Director of the Office of Public Engagement.

The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from December 12 through 25, 2022.

February 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Norfolk, VA. Upon arrival at Naval Air Station Oceana, he was greeted on the tarmac by Mayor Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer of Virginia Beach, VA, and Naval Air Station Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Steve Djunaedi, USN, Executive Officer Capt. Josh Appezzato, USN, and Command Master Chief MCPO De'Andre "Dre" Beaufort, USN, and visited with military servicemembers and friends and family of U.S. Secret Service, White House Military Office, and White House staff members. Then, he traveled to

Virginia Beach, where, prior to his remarks at the Kempsville Recreation Center, he participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Selma, AL, on March 5. The President announced his intention to nominate Julie A. Su to be Secretary of Labor.

The President announced his intention to appoint Mark D. Ein as a member of the President's Export Council and, upon appointment, designate him Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint Rosalind Brewer as a member of the President's Export Council and, upon appointment, designate her Vice Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Export Council: Cristiano R. Amon; Raymond E. Curry, Jr.; Lisa Disbrow; Beth Ford; Jane Fraser; Brett Hart; Brett Isaac; Farnam Jahanian; Lacy M. Johnson; Gareth Joyce; Paul

A. Laudicina; John Lawler; Rich Lesser; Karen S. Lynch; Robert G. Martinez, Jr.; Patrick E. Murphy; Punit Renjen; Michael F. Roman; Daniel Rosen; Michelle W. Singer; Rajesh Subramaniam; Juan Verde; and Dana Walden.

March 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), he was greeted by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and "plank holders" Federal Emergency Management Agency Executive Officer Clifford Brown, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers budget officer Sheronda DeRohn, U.S. Customs and Border Protection employee Paige Pinson, and Chief of Staff at the Office of the Under Secretary for Management Janene Corrado, DHS employees whose tenure at the agency dated back to its opening 25 years ago.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Baltimore, MD, arriving in the evening. In the evening, upon arrival at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor hotel, the

President was greeted by Gov. Westley W.O. "Wes" Moore of Maryland, House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine M. Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Peter R. Aguilar, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, and Reps. Steny H. Hoyer and James E. Clyburn. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced further details on the President's presentation of the Medal of Honor to Col. Paris Davis, USA (Ret.), for his remarkable heroism during the Vietnam war, at the White House on March 3.

March 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, on the South Grounds of the U.S. Capitol, the President was greeted by Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper Karen Gibson, spoke briefly to reporters, and attended the Senate Democratic Caucus lunch in the Mike Mansfield Room.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to the White House on March 10.

March 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

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

The White House announced that the President will travel to Selma, AL, on March 6.

The President announced his intention to appoint Peter S. Cooke and Richard A. Houghton as members of the Adams Memorial Commission.

The President announced his intention to appoint Stephanie L. Enyart, Carmen Daniel Jones, and Tina Guenette Pedersen as members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board.

The President announced his intention to appoint Risa L. Goluboff, Martha S. Jones, and Trevor Morrison as members of the Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise.

The President announced his intention to appoint Elizabeth Rodke Washburn as a member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.

The President announced his intention to appoint Hamilton E. "Tony" James and Julia Santucci as members of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board.

The President declared a major disaster for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from December 21 through 25, 2022.

March 4

In the evening, at the Fieldstone Golf Club, the President and Dr. Biden had dinner. They remained at the residence in Greenville overnight.

March 5

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Montgomery, AL, where, at Maxwell Air Force Base, he was greeted on the tarmac by Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education Commander Maj. Gen. William G. Holt II, USAF, and 42d Mission Support Group Commander Col. Christopher "Brad" Ledford, USAF. Then, he traveled to Dallas County, AL, where, at the Craig Air Field landing zone, he was greeted by Rep. Terrycina A. Sewell, Mayor James Perkins, Jr, of Selma, AL, and Dallas County Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn. Later, he traveled to Selma, where, at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, he participated in a greeting with local officials and religious leaders.

Later in the afternoon, following his remarks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the President posed for photographs, participated in the annual bridge crossing to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the 1965 "Bloody Sunday" civil rights march for voting rights, and attended a prayer led by Rev. Mark A. Thompson on the opposite side of the bridge. Then, he traveled to Montgomery. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge, Rep. James E. Clyburn, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Coordinator Mitchell J. Landrieu accompanied him. Upon arrival at Maxwell Air Force Base, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The White House announced the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on March 9.

The White House announced further details on the visit of President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to the White House on March 10.

March 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced his intention to nominate Bryan D. Hunt to be Ambassador to Sierra Leone.

The President announced his intention to nominate Felix R. Sanchez to be member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

March 7

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 Sultan Haytham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said of Oman to reaffirm Oman-U.S. relations and discuss mutual efforts to forge a more prosperous, peaceful, and integrated Middle East region, with the President thanking Sultan Haitham for his personal leadership and support of the U.N.-mediated truce in Yemen and welcoming Oman's recent decision to open its airspace to all civilian aircraft, including to and from Israel, and noting Oman's historic role in securing the freedom of U.S. citizens detained in Iran.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss their mutual support for Ukraine as Russia's brutal invasion entered its second year, including their commitment to continue providing Ukraine with security assistance and imposing costs on Russia for its aggression, and review France-U.S. cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region as well as shared efforts to address challenges posed by China to the

rules-based international order.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will welcome President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and his wife Kim Keon-hee for a state visit to the U.S., including a state dinner at the White House, on April 26.

March 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on March 9.

The White House announced that the President will travel to San Diego, CA, on March 13; Monterey Park, CA, on March 14; and Las Vegas, NV, on March 14 and 15.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia in San Diego, CA, on March 13.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from December 22 through 27, 2022.

The President declared a major disaster for the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by an earthquake from December 20, 2022, through January 1, 2023.

March 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also dropped by a meeting between National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan and President Sauli NiinistÃ¶ of Finland to reiterate strong U.S. support for the accession of Finland and Sweden to the North Atlantic Treaty

Organization as soon as possible and discuss their continued commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, upon arrival at the Philadelphia International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by former Rep. Robert A. Brady. Then, he boarded Marine One and traveled to the Northeast Philadelphia Airport landing zone, where, upon arrival, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Joshua D. Shapiro of Pennsylvania and his wife Lori. Later, he, Gov. Shapiro, Rep. Brendan F. Boyle, and Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda D. Young traveled to the Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid- Atlantic Region, where the President participated in a greeting with International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) President Jimmy A. Williams, Jr., IUPAT District Council 21 Business Manager and Secretary Treasurer Francis McLaughlin, and IUPAT former President Jimmy A. Williams, Sr. Then, he participated in a photo line with Gov. Shapiro, Rep. Boyle, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Joanna McClinton, and Pennsylvania State Sen. Sharif Street. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Ottawa, Canada, on March 23 and 24.

March 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed by White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients and National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard on the situation at Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, CA.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Later, prior to boarding Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, MD, on the South Lawn, he answered a question from a reporter. Then, he traveled to Delaware Air National Guard Base, DE, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence of his daughter-in-law Hallie Biden, he had a family dinner. Later, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to San Diego, CA, on March 13.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations: Revathi Advaithi; Manish Bapna; Timothy M. Broas; Thomas M. Conway; Erica R.H. Fuchs; Marlon E. Kimpson; Ryan LeGrand; Kerman Maddox; Sean M. O'Brien; Javier Saade; Shonda Y. Scott; Elizabeth H. Shuler; Nina Szlosberg-Landis; and Wendell P. Weeks.

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 severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on March 9 and continuing.

March 11

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California to discuss the emergency declaration the President issued on March 10 to ensure the State had the full support of the Federal Government in responding to the impacts of severe winter weather, including flooding, landslides, and mudslides as well as the situation at Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, CA, and related efforts to protect depositors.

During the day, the President was updated on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and other vulnerabilities in the U.S. banking system requiring supportive action by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

March 12

In the afternoon, the President was updated by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L Yellen, White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, and National Economic Council Lael Brainard on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, CA, and other vulnerabilities in the U.S. banking system requiring supportive action by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. He was updated on the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and other vulnerable financial institutions.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Monterey Park, CA, on March 14.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Las Vegas, NV, on March 14 and 15.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on March 17.

March 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to San Diego, CA, arriving in the afternoon. His daughter Ashley and granddaughter Natalie accompanied him. He also spoke with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the U.S. banking system and Federal intervention efforts.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at North Island Naval Air Station, the President was greeted by Naval Surface Forces Commander Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, USN, and Naval Base Coronado Commanding Officer Capt. Charles McKissick, USN. Then, he traveled to Naval Base Point Loma, where he greeted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia. Later, he traveled to San Diego, where, at the San Diego International Airport landing zone, he was greeted by Rep. Sara Jacobs, Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego, Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, San Diego County, CA, and Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians Chairman Cody Martinez. Then, he traveled to Del Mar, CA, arriving in the evening. His granddaughter Natalie accompanied him.

In the evening, the President traveled to Rancho Santa Fe, CA, where, at a private residence, prior to his remarks at a Democratic National Committee reception, he participated in a photo line with Rep. Scott H. Peters. Later, he traveled to San Diego, where, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, he remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Las Vegas, NV, on March 14.

March 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to North Island Naval Air Station, where he greeted U.S. servicemembers prior to boarding Air Force One. Then, he traveled to Los Angeles, CA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Los Angeles International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Mayor Karen R. Bass of Los Angeles, Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Janice Hahn of Los Angeles County, CA, and Brandon Tsay, who, at the Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio in Alhambra, CA, disarmed Huu Can Tran, the suspected gunman in an earlier shooting at a second location, the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, CA, on

January 21. Then, he traveled to Monterey Park, where, following his remarks at the Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley, he met with families and first responders connected with the January 21 shooting. Later, at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, he participated in a photo line with State and local officials.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Paradise, NV, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at the Harry Reid International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman of Las Vegas, NV, Rep. A. Constadina Titus, and Board of Commissioners Chairman James B. Gibson of Clark County, NV. Then, he traveled to Las Vegas, where, at a private residence, he participated in a photo line with Reps. Titus and Steven A. Horsford as part of a Democratic National Committee reception. Later, at the Vdara Hotel and Spa at ARIA Las Vegas, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Leo Varadkar of Ireland to the White House on March 17.

March 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, prior to his remarks at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he participated in a photo line with Reps. A. Constadina Titus and Steven A. Horsford, Nevada State Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe of Arizona, California, and Nevada Chairman Tim Williams, university staff members, community leaders, activists, and local labor union members and leaders.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. His granddaughter Natalie accompanied him.

The White House announced that the President will deliver remarks at the White House Conservation in Action Summit in Washington, DC, on March 21.

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 December 22 through 25.

The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from December 23 through 28.

March 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced his intention to appoint Joseph M. Asher as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and, upon appointment, designate him Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint Leah D. Daughtry as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and, upon appointment, designate her Vice Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint Lynn Hubbard as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board: William T. Harris; Lisa R. Hathaway; Ashley Jordan; MaryLynn Mack; Kelli Mosteller; Alan C. Price; and Ramiro S. Salazar.

March 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the U.S. Capitol Building, prior to the Congressional Friends of Ireland luncheon, the President participated in a greeting with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar of Ireland, Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy, Reps. Richard

E. Neal and George J. "Mike" Kelly, Jr., and House Sergeant-at-Arms William McFarland.

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

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Ottawa, Canada, on March 23 and 24.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on March 24.

March 18

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, at the Quoin Restaurant, they had dinner. Later, they returned to Greenville, DE, where, at their private residence, they remained overnight.

March 19

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to welcome the March 19 meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, between senior political and security officials from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, Jordan, and the U.S., reinforce the need for all sides to take urgent, collaborative steps to enhance security coordination, condemn all acts of terrorism, and maintain the viability of a two-state solution, underscore his belief that democratic values have always been, and must remain, a hallmark of the U.S.-Israel relationship, discuss tensions and recent violence in the West Bank, and reiterate the unwavering U.S. commitment to Israel's security and ongoing cooperation, including to counter all threats posed by Iran.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Ottawa, Canada, on March 23 and 24.

March 20

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 Nisha Desai Biswal to be Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.

The President announced his intention to nominate James J. Blanchard to be a member of the

U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Fara Damelin to be Inspector General of the Federal Communications Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joel Ehrendreich to be Ambassador to Palau.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kara C. McDonald to be Ambassador to Lithuania.

The President announced his intention to nominate John J. Sullivan to be a member of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Institute of Peace.

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Jeremy C. Daniel to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brendan A. Hurson and Matthew J. Maddox to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

The President announced his intention to nominate Darrel James Papillion to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tanya Jones Bosier and Danny Lam Nguyen to be judges on the District of Columbia Superior Court.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tara McGrath to be a U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California.

The President announced his intention to nominate Eric G. Olshan to be a U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

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 from December 22 through 24, 2022.

March 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, at the Department of the Interior, prior to his remarks at the White House Conservation in Action Summit, the President participated in a photo line with Secretary Debra

A. Haaland, Members of Congress, and Tribal leaders.

March 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on December 23 and 24.

March 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, prior to his remarks in the East Room commemorating the 13th anniversary of the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the President had a telephone conversation with former President Barack Obama. Later, he met with National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan. Then, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Ottawa, Canada, arriving in the evening.

While en route aboard Air Force One, he spoke with members of his national security team about the drone attack on a U.S. military facility in Syria by an Iranian-backed militant group that wounded several servicemembers and killed one contractor and ordered an immediate response.

In the evening, upon arrival at the Ottawa International Airport, the President and Dr. Biden were greeted on the tarmac by Governor General Mary Simon of Canada, her husband Whit Fraser, and other Canadian officials. U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen and his wife Rhonda also attended. Then, in the Billy Bishop Lounge of the Canada Reception Center, they

participated in a formal greeting with Governor General Simon and Mr. Fraser. Later, they traveled to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel.

Later in the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where they participated in a greeting with Embassy staff and their families. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Ambassador Cohen also attended. Then, they traveled to the Rideau Cottage, the Prime Minister's Residence, where they were welcomed by Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada and his wife Sophie GrÃ©goire-Trudeau and participated in a private gathering with the Trudeau family. Later, they returned to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, where they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Durham, NC, on March 28.

March 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he traveled to Parliament Hill, where he participated in an official arrival ceremony with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada and signed the guestbook.

In the afternoon, at the House of Commons building on Parliament Hill, the President had an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, speaking briefly with reporters at the top. Later, prior to the President's remarks to the Canadian Parliament, also at Parliament Hill, he and Dr. Biden participated in a greeting with Prime Minister Trudeau and Ms. GrÃ©goire-Trudeau. He also participated in a pull-aside meeting with Pierre Poilievre, leader of the opposition Conservative Party in the Canadian House of Commons. Following the joint news conference with Prime Minister Trudeau at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, he traveled to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, where they were greeted by Prime Minister Trudeau and Ms. GrÃ©goire-Trudeau, Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser, and other gala attendees and participants. Prior to the gala dinner, the President spoke briefly with Elder Claudette Commanda, chancellor of the University of Ottawa, who led the opening prayer, and viewed a cultural performance. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to the Ottawa International Airport, where they were greeted by Chief of Protocol Stewart Wheeler of Canada, Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman and her husband Duncan Cameron, and U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen and his wife Rhonda. Then, 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 April 7.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition: Maribel Campos Rivera; Tamika Catchings; Ayesha Curry; W. Stephen Curry II; Jon Feinman; Tina Flournoy; Jose Garces; J. Nadine Gracia; Meg Ham; Kahina Haynes; Ryan Howard; Martin E. Ingelsby; Barbie Izquierdo; Ben Jacobs; Chloe Kim; Chaunte Lowe; Viviana Martinez-Bianchi; Elana Meyers Taylor; Dariush Mozaffarian; Kim Ng; Allison O'Toole; Oluwaferanmi Oyedeji Okanlami; Laura Ricketts; Stefany Shaheen; Billy Shore; Michael Solomonov; and Melissa Stockwell.

March 25

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi, Sens. Roger F. Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi to express his condolences for the loss of life and damage resulting from the tornadoes and extreme weather that impacted the State overnight and express his commitment to delivering Federal assistance as quickly as possible to affected areas as these communities

recovered from storm damage. The President also spoke with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell, slated to travel to Mississippi the following day to ensure the fullest possible Federal response to those in need.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Alberto Ãngel FernÃ¡ndez of Argentina to the White House on March 29.

March 26

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

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Durham, NC, on March 28.

The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 24 and 25.

March 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. William B. Lee of Tennessee and Mayor John Cooper of Nashville, TN, to discuss the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville and offer his condolences for the loss of life.

During the day, the President was briefed on the shooting in Nashville.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mark C. Toner to be Ambassador to Liberia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Richard H. Riley IV, Nominee to be Ambassador to Somalia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas Dziak to be a member of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

March 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Morrisville, NC, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Roy A. Cooper II of North Carolina, Mayor Elaine M. O'Neal, of Durham, NC, and Board of Commissioners Chair Brenda A. Howerton of Durham County, NC. Then, he, Gov. Cooper, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, and Reps. Valerie Foushee and Wiley Nickel traveled to Durham, where, at the headquarters of Wolfspeed, Inc., they were greeted by Chief Executive Officer Greg A. Lowe and participated in a tour of the power applications laboratory to get an overview on semiconductor manufacturing operations with Chief Technical Officer Elif Balkas, engineer Julius Rice, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 342 Business Manager Alvin Warwick, and other Wolfspeed employees and building trades union members. Prior to his remarks, the President participated in a photo line with tour participants, State and local elected officials, and company and union leadership. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Chief of Police John Drake of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Ofcs. Michael Collazo and Rex Engelbert to thank them for their bravery and quick response to the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN, on March 27. He also had a telephone conversation with

Sen. William F. Hagerty IV to discuss the shooting in Nashville and offer his condolences for the loss of life.

March 29

In the morning, the President spoke via prerecorded video to kick off the Summit for Democracy with summit cohosts President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica, President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, and President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Marsha Wedgeworth Blackburn about the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, TN, on March 27. He also had a telephone conversation with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam to reinforce the

U.S. commitment to a strong, prosperous, resilient, and independent Vietnam, noting 2023 as the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership, discuss the importance of strengthening and expanding the bilateral relationship, while working together to address regional challenges such as climate change, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the deteriorating environmental and security situation along the Mekong, and emphasize the U.S. commitment to the centrality of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), respect for human rights, and cooperation with Vietnam on its ambitious climate goals.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Rolling Fork, MS, on March 31.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Minneapolis, MN, on April 3. The President announced his intention to nominate Herro Mustafa Garg to be Ambassador of

Egypt.

The President announced his intention to appoint Amy Cappellazzo, Susan Schoenfeld Harrington, and Thomas R. Lamont as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education: Duane A. Bedell; Jolene Bowman; Donna Brown; Lucyann Harjo; and Sedelta Oosahwee.

The President announced his intention to appoint Ellen R. Stofan as a member of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science.

March 30

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. The President was also briefed on reports that U.S. citizen and Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich had been detained in Russia on March 29.

During the day, the President welcomed National Football League's Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who was hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest during a game on January 2, and his family to the White House to thank Damar for his courage, resilience, and can-do spirit and commend Damar for his efforts, including through legislation, to bring people together and make lifesaving technologies more widely available.

March 31

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Rolling Fork, MS.

In the afternoon, at South Delta Elementary School, the President and Dr. Biden met with community leaders and local residents impacted by the storms and thanked first responders. Then, they participated in a walking tour of a neighborhood that saw heavy damage from the storm,

visited with residents and recovery workers from Southern Electric Corp., and continued their briefing from State and local officials. Later, they traveled to Philadelphia, PA, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

During the day, the President was informed by White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients of former President Donald J. Trump's indictment by a New York grand jury on March 30.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Minneapolis, MN, on April 3.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on April 6.

The President made additional disaster assistance to Mississippi by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 24 and 25.

April 1

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Philadelphia, PA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, at the Addams Gallery, the President and Dr. Biden attended their granddaughter Maisy's senior art exhibit. Their children Hunter and Ashley also attended. Then, at the Parc restaurant, they had brunch with members of their family. Later, prior to departing the neighborhood, they spoke briefly to a group of musicians rehearsing at the Curtis Institute of Music. They also stopped by the wellness center for women impacted by trauma being opened by their daughter Ashley in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia's Women's Reentry Program. Then, they returned to Greenville, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., of Little Rock, AR, Mayor Jennifer Hobbs of Wynne, AR, and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell to discuss the tornadoes that struck the State on March 31. The President also reached out to Gov. Jay R. "J.B." Pritzker of Illinois.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Minneapolis, MN, on April 3.

April 2

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, he attended Mass.

In the evening, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at the Fieldstone Golf Club, he had dinner with former Sen. Edward E. Kaufman. Later, he returned to his residence, where he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had separate conversations with National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Hammock Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to congratulate them for being selected to venture around the Moon on the *Artemis II *mission in 2024 and thank them for their service and for inspiring people in the U.S. and around the world. He also spoke to the children of the astronauts.

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 March 31.

April 3

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

Later, he traveled to Hennepin County, MN, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Joint Air Force Reserve Station, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Timothy J. Walz of Minnesota, his wife Gwen, and their son Gus, Sens. Amy J. Klobuchar and Tina F. Smith, Rep. Ilhan Omar and her husband Tim Mynett, Mayor Jacob L. Frey of Minneapolis, MN, Mayor Melvin Carter of Saint Paul, MN, 934th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Ethan P. Hinkins, USAF, and 934th Mission Support Group Senior Enlisted Leader CMS Kristen M. Maloney, USAF. Then, he traveled to Fridley, MN, where, at a Cummins Power Generation manufacturing facility, he participated in a photo line with State and local elected officials and Tribal leaders, toured electrolyzer manufacturing operations with Gov. Walz, Sens. Klobuchar and Smith, Rep. Omar, and Cummins plant manager Asit Desai and employees Josh Tamminen, Omar Hernandez, and Elisha Marsh, and spoke briefly with reporters. Later, prior to departure from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Joint Air Force Reserve Station, the President answered a reporter's question. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

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 severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on February 21 and continuing.

April 4

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

The President had a telephone conversation with King Charles III of the United Kingdom to discuss United Kingdom-U.S. relations and congratulate the King on his upcoming coronation, which Dr. Biden will attend on behalf of the U.S. He also had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss President Macron's upcoming travel to China and reiterate their steadfast support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression.

The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 30 through February 2.

April 5

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 had a telephone conversation with Gov. Michael L. Parson of Missouri to discuss the severe storms impacting the State and emphasize his administration's commitment to providing resources to respond to immediate needs and long-term rebuilding.

During the day, the President was briefed by senior members of his staff on the unsealing of the Manhattan grand jury indictments against former President Donald J. Trump. He also had a telephone conversation with spoke to Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson of Chicago, IL, to congratulate him on his election victory.

The White House announced that the President will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland from April 11 through 14.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, on April 11 and 12.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa Peterson to be Ambassador to Burundi.

April 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Camp David, MD, where they remained overnight.

During the day, the President dropped by a meeting of the "Investing in America" Cabinet meeting hosted by White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients to thank members of his Cabinet and administration for implementing his economic agenda, delivering for hard-working families, including by implementing the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, the bipartisan infrastructure law, and the American Rescue Plan, and for their participation in the ongoing 3-week long "Investing in America" tour.

The White House announced the President and Dr. Biden will host the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on April 11.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland, on April 11 and 12; and to Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo, Ireland, from April 12 through 14.

April 7

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Kim Mulkey, head coach of the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers women's basketball team, and left a message for Dan Hurley, head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team, to congratulate them on their respective National Collegiate Athletic Association championship victories and invite their teams to the White House. The President also had a separate telephone conversation with LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese to congratulate her on LSU's historic season and championship win.

Also in the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with Tennessee State Reps. Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson, who were subjected to expulsion votes in the Tennessee statehouse on April 6 for peacefully protesting in support of stronger gun safety laws following the recent shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, TN. The President thanked them for their leadership in seeking to ban assault weapons and standing up for democratic values and invited the three leaders to the White House.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on April 9.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 31 and April 1.

April 8

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Arkansas by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State as a result of severe storms and tornadoes on March 31.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Ballina, Ireland, on April 14.

April 9

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Their son Hunter, his wife Melissa Cohen, and their son Beau Biden accompanied them.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, on April 11 and 12; and to Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo, Ireland, from April 12 through 15.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom on April 12.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland on April 13.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar of Ireland on April 13.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on April

15.

April 10

In the morning, on the South Lawn, the President and Dr. Biden participated in White House Easter Egg Roll activities. Their son Hunter also attended. During the event, on the Truman Balcony, they also participated in an interview with Al Roker, NBC weather anchor and "Today" program cohost.

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

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Andrew G. Beshear of Kentucky to discuss the shooting at the Old National Bank in Louisville, KY, and offer his condolences for the loss of life.

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, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on March 3 and 4.

April 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Crumlin, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, arriving in the evening. His son Hunter and sister Valerie Biden Owens accompanied him. While en route aboard Air Force One, he and U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs Joseph P. Kennedy III had a telephone conversation with Ambassador Kennedy's grandmother Ethel to wish her a happy 95th birthday. He also spoke with Ella Milman and Mikhail Gershkovich, parents of U.S. citizen and Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia on espionage charges on March 29.

In the evening, upon arrival at the Belfast International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim David McCorkell, Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-

Harris, and 38 Irish Brigade and Northern Ireland Garrison Commander Brig. James Senior of the United Kingdom; and U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Jane D. Hartley, and U.S. Consul General in Belfast Paul Narain. Then, he traveled to Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, where, at the Grand Central Hotel Belfast, he remained overnight. His sister Valerie and son Hunter accompanied him.

The White House announced that the President will meet with the leaders of Northern Ireland's five main political parties prior to his remarks at Ulster University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, on April 12.

The President declared a major disaster for the Navajo Nation and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding from January 14 through 17.

April 12

In the morning, at the Grand Central Hotel Belfast, the President met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom to reaffirm their shared commitment to the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, marking the 25th anniversary of a landmark agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland, welcome the "Windsor Framework" as an important step in preserving that peace and progress, and exchange views on a range of global issues, including their continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression. The President also spoke briefly to reporters.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Ulster University, where, prior to his remarks, he participated in a greeting with Sinn FÃ©in Party Leader Michelle O'Neill, Democratic Unionist Party Leader Jeffrey Donaldson, Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long, Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie, and Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood. Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly Alex Maskey, Northern Ireland Civil Service Head Jayne Brady, Mayor Christina Black of Belfast, and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris also attended. Later, he traveled to Swords, Ireland. His son Hunter and sister Valerie Biden Owens accompanied him. Upon arrival at the Dublin Airport, he and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken were greeted on the tarmac by Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Ambassador to the U.S. Geraldine Byrne Nason, Department of the Taoiseach Secretary General John Callinan, Department of Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol Paul Kavanagh, Mayor Howard Mahony of Fingal, and Dublin Airport Authority Managing Director Vincent Harrison of Ireland; and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Claire D. Cronin and her husband Ray.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Carlingford, Ireland, arriving in the evening. In the evening, the President toured Carlingford Castle with local tour guide Gerry Hoey,

and Carlingford Heritage Trust and Tourism project manager Yvonne Keenan-Ross and spoke briefly with reporters. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence MicheÃ¡l Martin of Ireland, Ambassador Cronin, and the President's cousin Rob Kearney also participated. Later, he traveled to Dundalk, Ireland, where, at McAteers the Food House, a local market and deli, he greeted patrons, visited with employees and owner Jerome McAteer, and spoke briefly with reporters. His sister Valerie and son Hunter also attended. Then, at the Windsor Bar and Restaurant, he was greeted by pub owner Donal McGeough, his mother Maureen, and son Sebastian; and the President's cousin Rob Kearney, his wife Jessica, his father David, his brother Richard, Richard's wife Sarah, and their son Archie and daughter Isla, and Rebecca Meighan, wife of the President's cousin Dave Kearney. The President's sister Valerie also attended.

Later in the evening, the President traveled to Dublin, Ireland, where, at the Conrad Dublin hotel, he remained overnight.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Eric J. Holcomb of Indiana to offer his full support and any additional Federal assistance needed to respond to the fire at the recycling plant in Richmond, IN. He also spoke to Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey to offer Federal assistance in response to Jimmy's Waterhole Fire that started in southern New Jersey on April 12.

Also during the day, the President recorded a video with Mayor Paige G. Cognetti of Scranton, PA, who was part of the U.S. delegation attending the President's in the Irish Parliament.

April 13

In the morning, the President traveled to the Ãras an UachtarÃ¡in, the official residence of the President of Ireland, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, at the Ãras an UachtarÃ¡in, the President was greeted by President Michael

D. Higgins of Ireland and his wife Sabina, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence MicheÃ¡l Martin, and Secretary General to the President Orla O'Hanrahan. Then, he participated in an arrival ceremony with President and Mrs. Higgins, Irish Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Sean Clancy, General Office Commanding Brig. Gen. Tony Cudmore, and 27th Infantry Battalion Honor Guard Officer in Charge Capt. Michael Crawley. Then, he and President Higgins met to discuss Ireland-U.S. relations and reflect on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, underscoring their steadfast support for preserving and expanding its peace dividend. Mrs. Higgins also attended. Later, he traveled to the Farmleigh House, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Ireland, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.

Later in the afternoon, in the back lawn of the Farmleigh House, the President and Prime Minister Varadkar attended a youth sports demonstration featuring children from local Gaelic athletic association teams in a display of their skills with hurling/camogie and Gaelic football. Then, he traveled to the U.S. Chief of Mission's residence. Later, he traveled to the Leinster House, the site of Irish Parliament, where he was greeted by Speaker of the DÃ¡il Ãireann (Lower Chamber) SeÃ¡n Ã FearghaÃl, Speaker of the Seanad Ãireann (Upper Chamber) Jerry Buttimer, and Houses of the Oireachtas Head of Protocol Sheila Ryan and Head Usher Alan Ruane. Then, he participated in a receiving line with members of both the DÃ¡il Ãireann and Seanad Ãireann chambers, a guestbook signing ceremony, and an exchange of gifts.

In the evening, prior to leaving the Parliament building, at the bottom of the stairs outside the Lower Chamber, the President held Margot Moynihan, infant daughter of Sen. Rebecca Moynihan of Ireland, and greeted Sen. Moynihan, both of whom the President had recognized in his earlier remarks. Then, he traveled to the Conrad Dublin hotel. Later, he traveled to the Dublin Castle, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Varadkar and participated in a group photo with members of the Prime Minister's Cabinet. He was also briefed on the arrest of Airman First Class Jack D. Teixeira, Massachusetts Air National Guard, who was by Federal law enforcement authorities that afternoon in North Dighton, MA, in connection to the disclosure of classified documents that revealed sensitive U.S. defense and intelligence information.

Later in the evening, the President returned to the Conrad hotel, where he remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to appoint Bruce Cohen and Stefani J.A. "Lady Gaga" Germanotta as members of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and, upon appointment, designate them Cochairs.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities: Jon Batiste; Constance M. Carroll; George T. Clooney; Philip J. Deloria; M. AngÃ©lica Garcia; Jennifer Garner; Nora Halpern; Steven

J. Israel; Marta Kauffman; Ricky Kirshner; Troy Kotsur; Katie McGrath; Laura Penn; Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya; Arnold Rampersad; Shonda Rhimes; Kimberly Richter Shirley; Horacio Sierra; Anna Deavere Smith; Joe Walsh; Kerry Washington; and Pauline Yu.

April 14

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Charlestown, Ireland. His son Hunter and sister Valerie Biden Owens and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Claire D. Cronin accompanied him. Upon arrival at the Ireland West Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Ireland's Ambassador to the

U.S. Geraldine Byrne Nason, Department of Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol Paul Kavanagh, Minister of Environment, Climate, and Communications and Minister of Transport Eamon Ryan, Minister of State for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Dara Calleary, DÃ¡il Ãireann (Lower House) Members Alan Dillon, Michael Ring, and Rose Conway Walsh, Mayo County Councilmember Seamus Weir, and Ireland West Airport Chairperson Arthur French. Then, he traveled to Knock, Ireland, where, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock, he was greeted by Rector Richard Gibbons and Manager John Conroy, toured the basilica, met with Friar Frank O'Grady, the priest who had given the President's son Beau his last rights, and was presented with a piece of the gable wall. His sister Valerie and son Hunter also participated.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Palliative Care Center, where he was greeted by Chairman Mike Smith, Chief Executive Martina Jennings, board member Laurita Blewitt, toured the facility, and met with several of the President's Blewitt relatives and hospice board members and employees. Then, he traveled to the Atlantic Technological University landing zone, where he boarded Marine One and traveled to Ballina, Ireland, arriving in the evening. His sister Valerie and son Hunter accompanied him.

In the evening, at the North Mayo Heritage Centre, the President greeted Ernie Caffrey and his daughter Miriam, whose family owns a store located at the site of the former Blewitt family home in Ballina and who presented the President with a brick from the fireplace of the Blewitt family homestead. Then, at the Family History Research Unit, he was greeted by Centre Chairman Michael Loftus and Manager Martina Burke, toured the center with local historian and author Terry Reilly and historian and curator of the Jackie Clarke Historical Collection Sinead McCoole, received a genealogy briefing by Genealogical Centre Head Researcher Brendan Walsh, and visited with artists and local residents. U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Claire D. Cronin, Ireland's Ambassador to the U.S. Geraldine Byrne-Nason, and the President's sister Valerie and son Hunter also participated. While at the Centre, he also recorded an interview with Joe Scarborough, cohost of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program, for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to St. Muredach's Cathedral.

Later in the evening, the President and his sister Valerie and son Hunter traveled to Knock, where, upon arrival at the Ireland West Airport, they were greeted by Prime Minister Leo Varadkar of Ireland. Then, they traveled to Dublin, Ireland, arriving early the following morning.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on April

15.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington,

DC, from Rehoboth Beach, DE, on April 16.

The White House announced that the President will participate in a virtual leader-level meeting of the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate on April 20.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego of Colombia to the White House on April 20. The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on April 21.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ana de Alba to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Irma Carrillo Ramirez to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

President Biden announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House: Penny Ashford; Leslie Greene Bowman; Mel Buchanan; Wendy A. Cooper; John E. Frank; Lauren Haynes; Ethan W. Lasser; Janni Lehrer-Stein; J. Dean Norton; Richard C. Nylander; M.K. Pritzker; Ellen Susman; and John Wilmerding.

April 15

In the early morning, the President traveled to Dover, DE. His son Hunter and sister Valerie Biden Owens accompanied him. Upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, the President traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

In the afternoon, at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, the President attended Mass.

The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 31 and April 1.

April 16

In the morning, the President was briefed on the shooting at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville, AL, on April 15.

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

The White House announced that the President will travel to Accokeek, MD, on April 19. The President announces the designation of the following individuals as members of a

Presidential delegation to attend commemoration activities marking the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, from April 17 through 19: Joseph P. Kennedy III (head of delegation); Jane D. Hartley; Claire D. Cronin; Amanda L. Sloat; and Paul Narain.

April 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who was shot in Kansas City, MO, on April 13 when he rang the wrong doorbell to pick up his brothers, to wish him a speedy recovery. The President also spoke with Ralph's mother Cleo Nagbe.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President greeted Yuko Kishida, wife of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, who was visiting with Dr. Biden at the White House.

April 18

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

In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries to discuss Democratic congressional efforts to lower costs for hard-working families, protect essential programs that make communities safer, and confirm the President's nominees. They also discussed the current status of Federal budget negotiations and efforts to reduce the deficit.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Accokeek, MD, on April 19.

April 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Accokeek, MD, where, at the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 77, he participated in a photo line with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Maryland State Delegate Kris Valderrama, and IUOE Local 77 leadership, journeyman operators, and apprentices. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President, Dr. Biden, and Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona will welcome the Council of Chief State School Officers' 2023 Teachers of the Year to the White House on April 24.

The White House announced that the President will welcome to the White House on April 24 Tennessee State Reps. Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson, and Gloria Johnson, who were subjected to expulsion votes in the Tennessee statehouse on April 6 for peacefully protesting in support of stronger gun safety laws following the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN, on March 27.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's welcoming of President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and his wife Kim Keon-hee for a state visit to the White House on April 25 and 26.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Pedro SÃ¡nchez PÃ©rez-CastejÃ³n of Spain to the White House on May 12.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tanya J. Bradsher to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Margaret L. Taylor to be Legal Advisor of the Department of State.

April 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to discuss President von der Leyen's recent trip to Beijing, China, and their shared commitment to upholding the rules-based international order, human rights, and fair trade practices, reaffirm the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, reiterate their joint commitment to ensure that Ukraine has the economic and security assistance it needs and to work closely together to impose continued costs on the Russian Government for its aggression, and review ongoing joint efforts to accelerate the transition to clean energy economies. He also had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss President Macron's recent travel to China and their ongoing efforts to advance prosperity, security, shared values, and the rules-based international order in the Indo- Pacific region, reaffirm the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and reiterate their steadfast support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's brutal aggression.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Ferdinand R. "Bonbong" Marcos, Jr., of the Philippines to the White House on May 1.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cara L. Abercrombie to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tobin J. Bradley to be Ambassador to Guatemala.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffery M. Baran to be a Commissioner on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Betty Y. Jang to be a trustee of the Harry

S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

April 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by a meeting hosted by Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Julie Chavez Rodriguez and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen K. Benjamin with mayors from the African American Mayors Association, including Association President Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mount Vernon, NY, and Chief Executive Officer Phyllis Dickerson, Mayor Steven Reed of Montgomery, AL, Mayor Byron Brown of Buffalo, NY, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge, LA, and Mayor Karen C. Bass of Los Angeles, CA. Then, he traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to appoint Malcolm Kenyatta as a member of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans and, upon appointment, designate him Chair.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans: Lezli Baskerville; Marla Blunt-Carter; Stacy Brown-Philpot; Vilicia Cade; Vincent Dorien Evans; Michael A. Holmes, Member; Fedrick C. Ingram; Lonnie L. Johnson; Chad D. Lassiter; Adena Williams Loston; William Mitchell; Clarence A. Nesbitt, Jr.; Denise L. Pease; Rebecca Pringle; Marisa J. Richmond; Bernice G. Scott; Richard "Mouse" Smith; Joe Tate; Kenny D. Thompson, Jr.; and Benaree "Bennie" Pratt Wiley.

April 22

The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 30 through February 2.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. L. Tammy Duckworth.

April 23

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 welcoming President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and his wife Kim Keon-hee for a state visit to the White House on April 25 and 26.

April 24

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.

The White House announced the resignation of Domestic Policy Council Director Susan E. Rice.

The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on April 19 and 20.

April 25

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

In the evening, on the South Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and his wife Kim Keon-hee and, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, participated in a greeting and exchanged gifts. Then, they visited the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, USA, National Park Service Superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks Jeff Reinbold and Park Ranger Mike Balis, and Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation President Seung Joon "Steve" Lee also participated. While at the memorial, President Biden and President Yoon also participated in a private engagement with Judy Wade, niece of Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Luther Story, and her husband Joseph.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Hiroshima, Japan, from May 19 through 21 for the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations summit and Sydney, Australia, on May 24 for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue summit.

The President declared a major disaster for the Hoopa Valley Tribe and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and mudslides from February 14 through March 5.

April 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had an expanded bilateral meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea.

In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Dr. Biden greeted President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and his wife Kim Keon-hee and, on the Grand Staircase, participated in a photo opportunity.

April 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President participated in a campaign call with grassroots supporters. The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement

State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from April 12 through 14.

April 28

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

In the evening, at the Salamander Washington DC hotel, the President and Dr. Biden participated in a photo line with Democratic Members of Congress and Governors and attended a reception for the Democratic National Committee. Vice President Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff also attended.

The President declared a major disaster in Nevada and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from March 8 through March 19.

April 29

In the morning, the President was briefed on the shooting in Cleveland, TX.

In the evening, at the Washington Hilton hotel, prior to the President's remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the President and Dr. Biden participated in a pull- aside meeting with Brittney Y. Griner, center for WNBA's Phoenix Mercury who was detained by Russian authorities for nearly 10 months in 2022, and her wife Cherelle, and agent Lindsay Colas. They also participated in a pull-aside meeting with members of the family of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested by Russian authorities on March 29, including his mother Ella Milman, father Mikhail Gershkovich, sister Danielle Gershkovich, and brother-in-law Anthony Huczek.

April 30

The White House announced further details on the visit of President Ferdinand R. "Bonbong" Marcos, Jr., of the Philippines to the White House on May 1.

May 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed President Ferdinand R. "Bonbong" Marcos, Jr. of the Philippines and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos and posed for photographs. He also a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy to invite him to a meeting at the White House on May 9 with other congressional leaders. He also had separate telephone conversations with House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Minority Leader

A. Mitchell McConnell.

May 2

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Edgard D. Kagan to be Ambassador to Malaysia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nathalie Rayes to be Ambassador to Croatia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Steven L. Swig to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

May 3

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, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers, including White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. He was also briefed on the shooting in Atlanta, GA.

The President announced his intention to nominate Loren L. AliKhan to be a judge on the

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Susan K. DeClercq to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julia K. Munley to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

The President announced his intention to nominate Vernon D. Oliver to be a judge on the

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

May 4

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he dropped by a meeting hosted by Vice President Harris to discuss responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation with OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, Anthropic Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder Dario Amodei, Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella, Google, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc., Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai. Several other White House senior staff and administration officials attended.

May 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, at the Bryant Street Market food hall, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris ordered lunch from Taqueria Habanero for themselves and White House staff.

During the day, in the Map Room, the President recorded an interview with Stephanie Ruhle of MSNBC's "11th Hour With Stephanie Ruhle" program for later broadcast.

The White House announced that the President will host a screening of "American Born Chinese" in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the White House on May 8.

The White House announced that the President will travel to the Hudson Valley area of New York and New York City on May 10.

The White House announced further details on the visit of Prime Minister Pedro SÃ¡nchez PÃ©rez-CastejÃ³n of Spain to the White House on May 12.

The President announced the appointment of Neera N. Tanden as Director of the Domestic Policy Council.

The President announced the appointment of Stefanie G. Feldman as White House Staff Secretary.

The President announced the appointment of Zayn Siddique as Principal Deputy of the Domestic Policy Council.

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, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from March 24 through March 27.

May 6

In the afternoon, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, prior to attending Mass, the President visited with former Sen. Edward E. Kaufman and other congregants.

During the day, the President was briefed on the shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, TX.

The White House announced that the President will deliver the commencement address at Howard University on May 13.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on May

13.

The White House announced that the President will deliver the commencement address at

the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, on June 1.

The White House announced that the President will travel to El Paso County, CO, on June 1.

May 7

May 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will welcome the Louisiana State University Tigers women's basketball team and University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team to the White House to celebrate their respective 2022â2023 NCAA Championship victories in separate ceremonies on May 26.

The President announced his intention to nominate John W. Leslie, Jr., to be a member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Deborah Robinson to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to the Hudson Valley area of New York and New York City on May 10.

May 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico to discuss Mexico-U.S. relations, including the importance of continued cooperation to manage migration in the region through enhanced coordination between border authorities and strong enforcement measures in preparation for the return to full reliance on title 8 immigration authorities at the U.S.-Mexico border, which carry steeper consequences for those removed than expulsion under title 42. Both leaders underscored the value of managing migration in a humane and orderly fashion with expanded legal pathways and consequences for irregular migration, affirmed their shared commitment to address the root causes of migration from Central America, and discussed the urgency of effectively reducing crowding in northern Mexico. The leaders also acknowledged recent positive developments in other areas of bilateral cooperation, including enhanced and accelerated efforts to counter illicit fentanyl and arms trafficking by dismantling criminal networks.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries, and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell at the White House on May 12.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Papua New Guinea between his visits to Hiroshima, Japan, from May 19 through 21 for the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations summit and Sydney, Australia, on May 24 for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue summit.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea during his visit to the island later in May.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host a College Athlete Day at the White House on June 12 to celebrate women's and men's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Champion teams from the 2022â2023 season.

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, landslides, and mudslides from February 15 through 20.

May 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where, prior to boarding Air Force One, he was greeted on the tarmac by 89th Airlift Wing Col. Matthew E. Jones, USAF, Presidential Airlift Group Presidential Logistics Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Robert Johnson IV, USAF, and Presidential Airlift Group Dedicated Crew Chief for Aircraft 29000 Master Sgt. Matthew Lokitis, USAF, and visited with airmen from the Presidential Airlift Group, who presented a VCâ25A aircraft that recently completed an extensive and routine maintenance overhaul, including enhancements to modernize onboard communications and avionics systems. Then, he traveled to New York City, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the President boarded Marine One en route to White Plains, NY. Upon arrival at Westchester County Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul of New York and County Executive George Latimer of Westchester County, NY. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Rep. Jamaal Bowman also participated. Then, he traveled to Valhalla, NY, where, following his remarks at SUNY Westchester Community College, he participated in a photo line with Mayor Thomas Roach of White Plains, New York State Senate President Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs, former Rep. Mondaire Jones, and local union members, elected leaders, and college administrators. He also met separately with Rep. Michael V. Lawler. Later, he traveled to New York City.

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

The White House announced that the President will welcome the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs to the White House on June 5 to celebrate their championship season and victory in Super Bowl LVII.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India for an official state visit to the White House, to include a state dinner, on June 22.

May 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 Rose Garden, following his remarks on his administration's conservation efforts, the President participated in a photo opportunity with several children that were in attendance for the event. Later, he held a meeting to discuss farm bill legislation with Sen. Deborah A. Stabenow, chair, and Sen. John N. Boozman, ranking member, of the Senate

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; and Rep. Glenn W. "G.T." Thompson, chair, and Rep. David A. Scott, ranking member, House Committee on Agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, and Director of Legislative Affairs Louisa M. Terrell also attended.

May 12

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

The White House announced that the President's scheduled meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries, and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell at the White House on May 12 had been postponed until early the following week.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Hiroshima, Japan, from May 18 through 21*.*

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Jack A. Markell to be Ambassador to Italy and San Marino

The President announced the nomination of Philip N. Jefferson to be Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

The President announced the nomination of Adriana Kugler to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

The President announced the renomination of Lisa D. Cook to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for an additional full term.

The President announced his intention to appoint Amiyah Davis, Michael A. Mendoza, and Liz Simons as members of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts Liz Beretta-Perik; Farah Fakir Cook; Catherine Hurst Gledhill; Teena Hostovich; Shahid Ahmed Khan; and Noah Bryson Mamet.

The President announced his intention to appoint Joan Sestak as a member of the Route 66 Centennial Commission.

May 13

In the morning, at Capitol One Arena, prior to delivering the commencement address at Howard University, the President received an honorary degree. Prime Minister Keith Christopher Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago and Rep. James E. Clyburn also attended.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on May 15.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Anchorage, AK, on May 17. The White House announced that the President will travel to Hiroshima, Japan, on May 17.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 18.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Hiroshima, Japan, from May 19 through 21*.*

May 14

The White House announced that the President will meet with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries, and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell at the White House on May 16.

May 15

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, at Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania campus, they attended their granddaughter Maisy's graduation ceremony. Their daughter Ashley accompanied them.

In the afternoon, following the graduation ceremony, the President and Dr. Biden attended a family lunch. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers to discuss the Federal budget and sovereign debit limit.

The President announced his intent to nominate Monica M. Bertagnolli to be Director of the National Institutes of Health.

May 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia to discuss the postponement of his scheduled visit to Australia on May 24 and invite the Prime Minister for a state visit to the White House in the near future. Prior to his remarks at a Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration in the East Room, he met in the Oval Office with members of the cast of the Broadway musical "Parade" and posed for photographs.

The White House announced that the President will return from Hiroshima, Japan, to Washington, DC, on May 21.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled travel to Papua New Guinea on May 21 and Sydney, Australia, on May 24 had been canceled.

May 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, arriving in the afternoon. His granddaughter Maisy and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken accompanied him.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Iwakuni, Japan, arriving the following afternoon.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Kevin Abel; Michael S. Beals; Theodore E. Deutch; Kimberly Marteau Emerson; Alexander P. Heckler; Danielle Borrin Hertz; Jonathan Lavine; Harry E. Sloan; Alan D. Solomont; and Gary P. Zola.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornado from March 1 through 3.

May 18

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, the President and Secretary Blinken were greeted on the tarmac by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Kenji Yamada of Japan, Mayor Yoshihiko Fukuda of Iwakuni, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 Commander Rear Adm. Takuhiro Hiragi, and Ministry of Defense Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau Director General Manabu Imakyurei; and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm I. Emanuel, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Commanding Officer Col. Richard M. Rusnok, Jr., USMC, and Senior Enlisted Adviser Sgt. Maj. Adam M. Gharati, USMC. Then, in a hangar, he made brief remarks to and visited with U.S. and Japanese servicemembers. Later, he and Secretary Blinken traveled to Hiroshima, Japan, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima, the President was greeted by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan. Later, he traveled to the Hilton Hiroshima hotel, where he remained overnight.

During the day, aboard Air Force One, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea to conveyed his regrets that he would be unable to travel to Papua New Guinea to meet with the Prime Minister and other Pacific Islands Forum leaders due to the need to return to Washington, DC, for meetings with congressional leaders to ensure legislativeaction by the deadline to avert default. The President emphasized the continued U.S. partnership with the Pacific Islands, conveyed that Secretary Blinken would represent him at the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, and invited the Prime Minister and other Pacific leaders to Washington later in the year for the second U.S. summit with the Pacific Islands Forum to continue discussions on combating the climate crisis, increasing trade and economic ties, promoting maritime security, advancing sustainable and inclusive development, and increasing people-to-people engagement.

The President declared a major disaster for the Soboba Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and flooding from February 23 through 26.

May 19

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the Hiroshima Peace Park and Memorial Museum, where they were greeted by and posed for photographs with by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and his wife Yuko.

Also in the morning, the President requested and received an update from his designated negotiating team on progress being made in their talks on Capitol Hill to arrive at a bipartisan budget framework and ensure that Congress acts in time to avoid default. The President directed his team to continue pressing forward for a bipartisan agreement and made clear the need to protect essential programs for hard-working Americans and the economic progress of the past 2 years as negotiations head into advanced stages.

In the afternoon, at the Hiroshima Peace Park and Memorial Museum, the President visited with Keiko Ogura, a *hibakusha*âsurvivor of the atomic bomb explosion in 1945. Then, at the Cenotaph, he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony led by Gov. Hidehiko Yuzaki of Hiroshima Prefecture and Mayor Kazumi Matsui of Hiroshima, joined a tree-planting ceremony with Prime Minister Kishida, and stood for a official welcome photograph with other leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations and the European Union, followed by a tour of the museum. Later, he traveled to the Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima, where he had a working lunch with Gâ7 and European Union leaders. Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics Michael Pyle also attended. Later, he participated in a working session with Gâ7 and European Union leaders on the situation in Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken also participated.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Hiroshima Heliport, where he boarded Marine One en route to Miyajima Island, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President traveled to the Itsukushima Shrine, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Kishida and Chief Priest (Guuji) Motoaki Nosaka, participated in a walking tour of the shrine led by Mr. Nosaka and Gov. Yuzaki, stood for an official photograph with Gâ7 and European Union leaders, and attended a dinner. Deputy National Security Adviser Pyle also attended. Later, he traveled to Hiroshima, Japan, where, at the Hilton Hiroshima hotel, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will meet with fellow leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India on the margins of the Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 20.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dennis B. Hankins to be Ambassador to Haiti.

The President announced his intention to nominate James C. O'Brien to be Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs.

May 20

In the morning, the President received an updated from his team on the status of Federal budget negotiations and efforts to suspend the public debt limit and avoid default. Later, he traveled to the Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima, where he participated in a family photograph with other leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations and the European Union.

In the afternoon, also at the Grand Prince, he had a working lunch on economic resilience and security with Gâ7 and European Union leaders. Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics Michael Pyle also attended. Later, he participated in a Gâ7 and European Union working session on food, health, and development. Deputy National Security Adviser Pyle also attended. Several other invited heads of state and leaders of partner multilateral organizations also attended. Then, the leaders posed for a photograph.

In the evening, also at the Grand Prince, the President and Dr. Biden attended a dinner with Gâ7 and European Union leaders, invited countries, and international organizations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine also attended. Later, they returned to the Hilton Hiroshima hotel, where they remained overnight.

May 21

In the morning, the President traveled to the Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima, where he participated in a family photograph with leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations and the European Union and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Then, the leaders participated in a working session on Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken also participated.

In the afternoon, at the Grand Prince, the President participated in a Gâ7 session on working towards a peaceful, stable, and prosperous world with fellow Gâ7 and European Union leaders, heads of state from invited countries, and partners from multilateral organizations. Secretary Blinken also attended. Later, also at the Grand Prince, he met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea to commend Prime Minister Kishida and President Yoon on their work to improve bilateral relations and strengthen the trilateral partnership and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, including strong coordination on North Korea's illicit nuclear and missile threats and improving regional economic security.

Later in the afternoon, at the Grand Prince, following his meeting with President Zelenskyy, the President met with Secretary Blinken. Then, he returned to the Hilton Hiroshima.

In the evening, the President traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, crossing the international dateline and arriving in the afternoon. His granddaughter Finnegan accompanied him. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. His granddaughter Finnegan accompanied him.

In the evening, upon arrival at the White House on the South Lawn, the President answered a reporter's question.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy. He also posed for a photograph with hotel staff of the Grand Prince in the lobby.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy at the White House on May 22.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Camp David, MD, from May 26 through 28.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on May 28.

The White House announced that the President will host a Memorial Day breakfast at the White House on May 29.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Arlington, VA, on May 29 for Memorial Day activities.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on May 29.

May 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda D. Young, Director of Legislative Affairs Luisa M. Terrell, and Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed to prepare for a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of Nigeria in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29: Marcia L. Fudge (head of delegation); David Greene; Sydney Kamlager-Dove; Marisa Lago; Michael E. Langley; Enoh T. Ebong; Mary Catherine Phee; Judd Devermont; and Monde Muyangwa.

The President announced his intention to nominate Anna M. Gomez, Geoffrey A. Starks, and Brendan Carr to be Commissioners on the Federal Communications Commission.

The President declared an emergency in the Northern Mariana Islands and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22 and continuing.

The President declared an emergency in Guam and ordered Federal assistance to supplement territory and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22 and continuing.

May 23

In the morning, the President briefed by U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Park Police on the incident in which a U-Haul truck crashed into the security bollards surrounding Lafayette Square across from the White House on May 22.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Then, in the Oval Office, they had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark to the White House on June 5.

May 24

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 White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda D. Young, Director of Legislative Affairs Luisa M. Terrell, and Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed to prepare for congressional engagements on the debt ceiling.

May 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President declared a major disaster for the Soboba Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from March 11 through 16.

The President declared a major disaster in Guam and ordered Federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22 and continuing.

May 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Camp David, MD.

During the day, in the Oval Office, during a meeting with senior advisers, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. He also had a telephone conversation with Rep. James E. Clyburn to discuss debt ceiling negotiations.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to New Castle County, DE, on May 28.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Arlington, VA, on May 29.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on May 29.

May 27

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries. He had a second telephone conversation with Speaker McCarthy.

May 28

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Middletown, DE, where, at St.

Andrew's School, they attended their granddaughter Natalie's graduation ceremony.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Upon arrival at the White House, after exiting Marine One on the South Lawn, he answered a reporter's question. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin O. McCarthy.

May 29

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden hosted a Memorial Day breakfast for members of veterans organizations, military service and family organizations, surviving families, senior Department of Defense officials, and other administration officials. Later, they traveled to Arlington, VA, where, upon arrival at Arlington National Cemetery, they were greeted by 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, and his wife Hollyanne, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, USA, and his wife Heather, Office of Army Cemeteries Executive Director Karen Durham-Aguilera. Then, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony and observed a moment of silence.

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

During the day, the President had telephone conversations with Members of Congress and received updates from his staff on the upcoming vote regarding the public debt limit and Federal budget. He also had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to congratulate him on his reelection and discuss Turkey-U.S. relations and their mutual readiness as North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to address regional and global challenges, including strengthening transatlantic security at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, in July.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on May 30.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to El Paso County, CO, on May 31 and June 1.

May 30

In the morning, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and Dr. Biden attended Mass. Then, with other family members, they visited the gravesite of their late son Beau, who died 8 years ago to the day. Then, he traveled to New Castle, DE, where, at Veterans Memorial Park, he laid a bouquet with a red, white, and blue ribbon at the center of a memorial for men and women from Delaware and New Jersey who died in World War II and the Korean war. Chair of the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs Anna Lopez, Delaware National Guard Army Chief of Staff Col. Wiley Blevins, USA, and 166th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Lynn K. Robinson, Jr., USAF, also participated. Later, he and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom to the White House on June 8.

May 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Colorado Springs, CO, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at Peterson Space Force Base, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Sen. Michael F. Bennet, Mayor John Suthers of Colorado Springs, Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, USAF, U.S. Space Force Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, USAF, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Space Command Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw, USAF, and Space Base Delta 1 Installation Commander Col. David Hanson, USAF, greeted a crowd of military personnel, and posed for photographs. While at the base, he also participated in a separate greeting and photo opportunity with pilots from the Air Demonstration Squadron, popularly known as the Thunderbirds. Later, at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, he viewed televised coverage of the vote in the House of Representatives on legislation to suspend the Nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, and spoke with Counselor to the President Steve Ricchetti and Director of Legislative Affairs Louisa M. Terrell. He remained overnight at the Cheyenne resort.

June 1

In the morning, upon arrival at the Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium, the President was greeted by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., USAF, and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, USAF. Following his remarks at the commencement ceremony, he handed out diplomas and shook the hands of graduating cadets.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. He also had a telephone conversation with former President Barack Obama to discuss recent votes in Congress and other topics.

June 2

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

In the evening, upon arrival at the Marine Barracks Washington, the President was greeted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, USMC, and his wife Donna, Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer Col. Robert A. Sucher, USMC, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, USMC, and his wife Stacie. Then, he attended the Friday Evening Parade with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Commandant and Mrs.

Berger, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael M. Gilday, USN, and Col. Sucher. Later, also at Marine Barracks Washington, in the Center House, he participated in a toast to the marines who have sacrificed in the service of their country, posed for photographs, and signed the guestbook with Commandant Berger and Col. Sucher.

The White House announced further details on the official working visit of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom to the White House on June 8.

The White House announced that the President will host a Pride Celebration with Betty Who on the South Lawn at the White House on June 8.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Camp David, MD, from June 9 through 11.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host a reception for the Ford Theatre's Gala at the White House on June 11.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Recep Tayyip Erdogan as President of Turkey in Ankara, Turkey, on June 3: Jeffry L. Flake.

The President announced his intention to nominate Marjorie Rollinson to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service.

The President announced his intention to nominate David E. White, Jr., to be Deputy Director of the Peace Corps.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey Prescott to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, with the rank of Ambassador.

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Suzanne E. Summerlin to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate Summer K. Mersinger to be Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mark Toshiro Uyeda to be a Commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission.

June 3

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Rocky Mount and Fort Liberty, NC, on June 9.

June 4

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where he played golf with his brother James. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

In the evening, at Cafe Milano, the President had dinner with his granddaughter Naomi and her husband Peter Neal. He also greeted other restaurant patrons and posed for photographs.

During the day, the President was briefed on the incident in which a sonic boom was created by Fâ16 fighter jets scrambling to intercept a private Cessna plane that did not respond to air traffic control communications in controlled airspace over the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and later crashed in southwestern Virginia. He also signed in the Oval Office H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which was assigned Public Law No. 118â5.

June 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 6

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

The White House announced that the President will travel to the San Francisco Bay area of California from June 19 through 21.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, on June 28.

June 7

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.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to offer additional U.S. support in response to the devasting wildfires burning

in Canada, noting that he has directed his team to deploy all available Federal firefighting assets that to assist in suppressing fires impacting Canadian and U.S. communities, discuss continued cooperation on both wildfire prevention and addressing the health impacts that such fires have on affected communities. He also signed in the Oval Office a veto message for H.J. Res. 45, a resolution that would disapprove of the Department of Education's rule relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans."

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Rocky Mount and Fort Liberty, NC, on June 9.

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 12.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host a Juneteenth celebration of community, culture, and music on the South Lawn at the White House on June 13.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jerry Edwards, Jr., to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brandon S. Long to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

The President announced his intention to nominate Philip S. Hadji to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kenechukwu O. Okocha to be a judge on the District of Columbia Superior Court.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rebecca C. Lutzko to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.

The President announced his intention to nominate Charles J. Crist, Jr., to be U.S. Representative on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael C. Casey to be Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.

June 8

The White House announced that the President's scheduled hosting of a Pride Celebration with Betty Who on the South Lawn at the White House on June 8 had been postponed due to poor air-quality conditions resulting from ongoing wildfires in Canada.

June 9

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Goldsboro, NC. Upon arrival at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, they were greeted on the tarmac by 4th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Luke J. Teel, USAF, and Command Chief CMS Peter A. Martinez, USAF.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Rocky Mount, NC, where, at Nash Community College, they participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders and, in the Gene Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing, toured the Programmable Logic Controlling Lab with computer-integrated machining instructor Jason Brannan. Gov. Roy A. Cooper II and Rep. Donald G. Davis also participated. Following his remarks in the Gene Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the President greeted attendees and answered a reporter's question.

Later, they traveled to Fort Liberty, NC, where, following the President's remarks in the Hercules Fitness Center, they met with servicemembers and their families.

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

The White House announced that the President's hosting of a Pride Celebration with Betty Who on the South Lawn at the White House had been rescheduled for June 10.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Connecticut on June 16.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on June 17. The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on June

17 and 18.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nancy Anderson Speight to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

June 10

In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President and Dr. Biden greeted musician Jessica Newham, who performs as "Betty Who," before her performance at a Pride Celebration on the South Lawn.

June 11

In the evening, in the Blue Room, the President and Dr. Biden hosted a reception for the Ford's Theatre Gala. Also in the evening, in the Dental Operatory, he underwent a root canal procedure.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to West Hartford and Greenwich, CT, on June 16.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on June 17.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on June

17.

June 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that President would undergo a root canal that morning at the White House and that Vice President Kamala D. Harris would host College Athlete Day at the White House, celebrating women's and men's NCAA Champion teams from the 2022â2023 season, on his behalf.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled meeting with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the White House reception for Chiefs of Mission had been postponed until June 13 due to the President's dental procedure.

The President announced the appointment of Thomas E. Perez to be Senior Adviser and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

June 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President met with President Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou of Uruguay to commend Uruguay as a regional and global model for democratic governance, congratulate President Lacalle Pou for receiving the Gold Insignia award from the Council of the Americas, as well as applaud him for his support for Ukraine, his principled defense for fundamental freedoms

in Venezuela, and his commitment to ensure the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity accelerates regional integration, inclusive economic prosperity, and greater opportunity through sustainable trade and investment. President Biden and President Lacalle Pou also explored ways to expand bilateral economic relationship, increase joint efforts to combat climate change, and further strengthen security cooperation.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host a screening of the film "Flamin' Hot" with director Eva Longoria, castmembers and families, and Latino community leaders on the South Lawn at the White House on June 15.

The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on June 29.

June 14

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

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to West Hartford, CT, on June 16.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Chevy Chase, MD, on June 27. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a

Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany, on June 17: Miguel A. Cardona (head of delegation); Amy Gutmann; Mala Adiga; James Brett; and Sara Minkara.

June 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed on the extreme weather in Texas and other impacted areas of the South. Later, he traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where, on the tarmac prior to boarding Air Force One, he answered a reporter's question. Then, he traveled to Windsor Locks, CT, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Bradley International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Edward "Ned" M. Lamont of Connecticut, Rep. John B. Larson, Connecticut Joint Force Headquarters Assistant Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Ralph F. Hedenberg, USA, and 103d Airlift Wing Commander Col. Neal R. Byrne III, USAF, and Senior Master Sergeant 1st Sgt. Joe Stanford, USAF. Then, he, Gov. Lamont, and Rep. Larson traveled to West Hartford, CT, where, at the University of Hartford, the President participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders, former Rep. Gabrielle D. Giffords, and gun safety advocates, experts, and survivors of gun violence from across the country. Later, he, Gov. Lamont, Rep.

Larson, and Sen. Christopher S. Murphy traveled to White Plains, NY. Upon arrival at the Westchester County Airport, they traveled to Greenwich, CT.

In the evening, the President traveled to White Plains, NY. Upon arrival at Westchester County Airport, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on June 17.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on June 17 and 18.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to the San Francisco Bay, CA, area from June 19 through 21.

The President announced the resignation of White House Director of Digital Strategy Robert

F. Flaherty.

The President announced his intention to appoint Mandy Krauthamer Cohen as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The President announced his intention to appoint Guion S. Bluford, Jr., as a member of the Advisory Board of the National Air and Space Museum.

The President announced his intention to appoint Michael X. Garrett as a member of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

The President announced his intention to appoint Olivia Mae M. Asuncion as a member of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board.

The President announced his intention to appoint Abba Cohen, Joseph Douek, and Yair D. Robinson as members of the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.

The President announced his intention to appoint Meghan K. Hays as a member of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

The President announced his intention to appoint Scott R. Calisti as a Commissioner on the

U.S. AbilityOne Commission.

June 17

In the morning, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, upon arrival at the Philadelphia International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Sens. John K. Fetterman and Robert P. Casey, Jr., Rep. Brendan F. Boyle, and Gov. Joshua D. Shapiro of Pennsylvania and boarded Marine One for an aerial tour of the site of the Iâ95 highway collapse. Then, he, Sens. Fetterman and Casey, and Rep. Boyle traveled to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Later, at the Philadelphia International Airport, he received a briefing on emergency repair and reconstruction efforts.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE. Their daughter Ashely accompanied them. Later, at St. Edmond's Roman Catholic Church, he attended Mass with his daughter Ashley and granddaughter Natalie. Later, at his residence, he remained overnight.

June 18

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Mountain View, CA, on June 19.

June 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Mountain View, CA, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force Once, he spoke with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, IL, on June 18.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Moffett Federal Airfield, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California, Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, Santa Clara County, CA, Supervisor Susan L. Ellenberg, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Ames Research Center Director Eugene L. Tu. Then, he, Gov. Newsom, Rep. Eshoo, and Supervisor Ellenberg traveled to Palo Alto, CA, where, at the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive

Center, the President received a briefing on State-level actions to build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Following his remarks, he greeted guests and answered some questions from reporters. Later, he traveled to Los Gatos, CA.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Atherton, CA.

In the evening, the President traveled to San Francisco, CA, where, at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Kentfield, CA, and San Francisco, CA, on June 20.

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on June 21. The White House announced further details on the President's hosting of Prime Minister

Narendra Modi of India for a state visit on June 21 and 22.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on June 24.

June 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President and Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California traveled to Kentfield, CA. Later, he traveled to San Francisco, CA.

In evening, at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, the President remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's hosting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India for a state visit on June 21 and 22.

The White House announced that the President, Dr. Biden, Vice President Kamala D. Harris, and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff will participate in a political event with reproductive rights groups in Washington, DC, on June 23.

June 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.

In the evening, on the South Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, posed for photographs, exchanged gifts, and hosted him for a private dinner and cultural performance. U.S. National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval of India also attended.

The President announced his intention to nominate Charlotte A. Burrows to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

June 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India.

In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi and, on the Grand Staircase, participated in a photo opportunity.

June 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Joshua D. Shapiro of Pennsylvania to discuss today's successful reopening of the Interstate 95 overpass, ahead of schedule, following round-the-clock shifts by workers and close cooperation between Federal, State, and local agencies.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Chevy Chase, MD, on June 27.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Chicago, IL, on June

28.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New York City on

June 29.

June 24

In the morning, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris were briefed on the latest developments in Russia, including reports of an attempted armed rebellion by the private military contractor Wagner Group, by National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark A. Milley, USA, Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, Central Intelligence Agency Director William J. Burns, and U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. His son Hunter and grandson Beau accompanied him.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom to discuss the situation in Russia and affirm their unwavering support for Ukraine. The President and Vice President Harris also received updates throughout the day on the evolving situation in Russia.

June 25

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in its ongoing defense against Russian aggression, review the status of Ukraine's current counteroffensive, and reaffirm U.S. assistance through continued security, economic, and humanitarian aid. The leaders also discussed recent events in Russia. He also had a separate telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to discuss the attempted armed rebellion in Russia by the military contractor Wagner Group.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on June 30.

June 26

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to review recent events in Russia, affirm their joint support for Ukraine, coordinate on preparations ahead of the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, and discuss

recent developments in North Africa. The President invited the Prime Minister to visit the White House in July.

June 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and former President Barack Obama had lunch. Later, he traveled to Chevy Chase, MD.

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

June 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Chicago, IL. Upon arrival at the Soldier Field landing zone, the President was greeted by Gov. Jay R. "J.B." Pritzker of Illinois, Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago, and Sens. L. Tammy Duckworth and Richard J. Durbin. Then, they traveled to the Old Post Office, where the President participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders and members of the congressional delegation.

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

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

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jennifer L. Hall to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

The President announced his intention to nominate Brandy R. McMillion to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

The President announced his intention to nominate Karoline Mehalchick to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa Wang and Joseph A. Laroski to be judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade.

The President announced his intention to nominate April Perry to be U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.

The President announced his intention to nominate Katherine E. Oler, Judith E. Pipe, and Charles J. Willoughby, Jr. to be judges on the District of Columbia Superior Court.

June 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to New York City, where, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, he participated in a live interview with Nicolle Wallace of MSNBC's "Deadline: White House" program. Later, he traveled to a private residence.

In the evening, the President traveled to the Pool Lounge. Later, he returned to Washington,

DC.

June 30

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

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight. Their son Hunter and grandson Beau accompanied them.

The President announced the appointment of Christian L. Tom as Director of the Office of Digital Strategy.

The President announced the appointment of Patrick Stevenson as Senior Adviser for Digital Strategy.

The President announced the appointment of Tericka Lambert as Deputy Director of Digital Strategy.

July 1

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden to the White House on July 5.

The White House announced that the President will travel to South Carolina on July 6.

July 2

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece to congratulate him on his reelection, discuss Greece-U.S. relations, including a strong defense partnership as North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, efforts to deepen economic ties, and enduring people-to-people bonds, and pledge to continue close cooperation on shared priorities, including maintaining stability in the Aegean.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on July 4.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on July

7.

The White House announced that the President will travel to London, United Kingdom, from

July 9 through 11; to Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11 and 12; and Helsinki, Finland, on July 13.

July 3

The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew N. Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak to be Commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Henry J. Kerner to be a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Amanda Wood Laihow to be a member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Elliott Abrams to be a member of the

U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jamie Fly to be a member of the International Broadcasting Advisory Board for the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

The President announced his intention to nominate Laura Dove and Bradford P. Wilson to be trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.

July 4

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Their granddaughter Finnegan, son Hunter, daughter-in-law Melissa, and grandson Beau accompanied them.

In the evening, from the Truman Balcony, the President and Dr. Biden viewed the Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to review preparations for the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, and discuss ways to strengthen the alliance. Chancellor Scholz wished the President and the American people a happy Independence Day.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to West Columbia, SC, on July 6.

July 5

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 West Columbia, SC, on July 6.

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 flooding from April 10 through May 6.

July 6

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

In the morning, the President traveled to West Columbia. Upon arrival at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Rep. James E. Clyburn and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann of Columbia, SC.

In the afternoon, at Flex LTD, the President toured the manufacturing floor with Flex Columbia General Manager Brent Fowler and Manufacturing Engineering Manager Maria Paz and Enphase Energy Cofounder Raghu Belur. Rep. Clyburn also participated. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

In the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with Newark Firefighters Union President Chuck West, Professional Firefighters of New Jersey President Steve McConlogue, International Association of Fire Fighters General President Edward A. Kelly, and family members of the firefighters who were killed battling the cargo ship fire at Port Newark, NJ, to offer his condolences and express his deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice to keep people and communities safe.

The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 9 through May 5.

July 7

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

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

During the day, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with Fareed Zakaria of CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" program for later broadcast.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to London, United Kingdom, from July 9 through 11; to Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11 and 12; and Helsinki, Finland, on July 13.

The White House announced that the President will meet with King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom on July 10.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Gitanas NausÄda of Lithuania in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Sauli NiinistÃ¶ of Finland on July 13.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on July 14.

The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on April 30 and May 1.

July 8

In the afternoon, prior to leaving his residence for Mass at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, the President answered a reporter's question. He remained at his residence overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to London, United Kingdom, from July 9 through 11; to Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11 and 12; and Helsinki, Finland, on July 13.

July 9

In the morning, the President traveled to Stansted, United Kingdom, arriving in the evening.

While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in advance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, to discuss the range of issues that NATO leaders to be considered at the summit, express their shared commitment to continue supporting Ukraine, and review efforts to strengthen Turkey-U.S. relations. President Biden also conveyed his desire to welcome Sweden into NATO as soon as possible.

In the evening, upon arrival at the London Stansted Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Jane D. Hartley, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Jennifer Tolhurst, and the United Kingdom's Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce. Then, he traveled to London, United Kingdom, where at the Winfield House, the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, he remained overnight.

July 10

In the morning, the President traveled to 10 Downing Street, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom. Later, he returned to the Winfield House.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Berkshire, England, where, at Windsor Castle, on the Quadrangle, he was greeted by James Puxley, Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Adm. James Perowne, Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle, and Vice Adm.

Anthony Johnstone-Burt, Master of the Household and participated in an arrival ceremony and an inspection of the Guard of Honor with King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Then, also at Windsor Castle, he and King Charles met to discuss United Kingdom-U.S. relations.

Later in the afternoon, also at Windsor Castle, in the Green Drawing Room, the President and King Charles participated in a climate engagement with philanthropists and investors to discuss mobilizing finance to address the climate crisis. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and Ambassador to the United Kingdom Jane D. Hartley; and Principal Private Secretary to the King and Queen Clive Alderton, Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce, and Deputy Private Secretary to the King Chris Fitzgerald of the United Kingdom also attended. Later, he traveled to Vilnius, Lithuania, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at the Vilnius International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by President Gitanas NausÄda, Ambassador to the U.S. Audra PlepytÄ, Chief of Protocol Petras Zapolskas, and Chief Foreign Policy Adviser Asta Skaisgiryte of Lithuania; and

U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Robert S. Gilchrist. Also at the airport, he greeted U.S. Embassy staff and families. Later, he traveled to the Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius, where he remained overnight.

July 11

In the morning, the President traveled to the Presidential Palace, where he participated in an official arrival ceremony with President Gitanas NausÄda of Lithuania, followed by an official photograph and signing of the guestbook. President NausÄda also presented President Biden with the Order of Vytautas the Great in recognition of his efforts to strengthen Lithuania-U.S. relations. Later, he traveled to the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre (LITEXPO).

In the afternoon, at the LITEXPO, the President greeted Sens. Richard J. Durbin, C. Jeanne Shaheen, Angus S. King, Jr., Daniel S. Sullivan, Thomas R. Tillis, and J. Peter Ricketts. Then, he participated in an official greeting and photograph with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and President NausÄda, followed by a family photograph with other leaders of NATO allies. Later, also at the LITEXPO, he participated in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council.

In the evening, the President returned to the Kempinski hotel, where he remained overnight.

He also had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont, Sen. Bernard Sanders, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell to discuss the severe flooding across Vermont, reiterate his commitment to deliver Federal assistance needed in the response effort.

The President announced his intention to nominate Erika L. McEntarfer to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics at the Department of Labor.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jeff Rezmovic to be Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Homeland Security.

The President announced his intention to nominate Laura Stone to be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands.

The President announced his intention to nominate Leslie N. Bluhm and Alvin Harlyn Warren to be members of the AmeriCorps Board of Directors.

The President announced his intention to nominate David K. Sing to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities.

The President announced his intention to nominate William J. Brodsky and Claudia Slacik to be directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Todd Gloria to be a trustee of the Harry

S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tadd M. Johnson to be a member of the Board of Trustees for the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation.

The President declared an emergency in Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by flooding beginning on July 9 and continuing.

July 12

In the morning, the President traveled to the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre (LITEXPO), where he attended a North Atlantic Council meeting with other heads of state and government, Sweden, Indo-Pacific partners, and the European Union. Secretary of State Antony

J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith also attended.

In the afternoon, at the LITEXPO, prior to a North Atlantic Treaty Organization-Ukraine Council meeting, the President greeted other heads of state and government, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and posed for photographs. Secretary Blinken, Secretary Austin, National Security Adviser Sullivan, and Ambassador Smith also attended. Later, also at the LITEXPO, he participated in a family photograph with leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations.

In the evening, the President returned to the Kempinski hotel. Later, he traveled to Vilnius University, where, following his remarks, he met with Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte of Lithuania to discuss Lithuania-U.S. relations, express his gratitude to the people of Lithuania for hosting the NATO summit, and emphasize the enduring U.S. commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory. The President also met with democratic opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Belarus to underscore the continued U.S. commitment to defend and advance human rights, including freedom of expression, and free and fair elections in Belarus. Then, he traveled to Vantaa, Finland. Upon arrival at the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by U.S. Ambassador to Finland Douglas Hickey and his wife Dawn Ross; and Cabinet Secretary General Hiski Haukkala, Ambassador to the U.S. Mikko Hautala, Chief of Protocol Mika Koskinen, and President's Second Aide-de-Camp Lt. Col. Ville Hukkanen of Finland. Then, he traveled to Helsinki, Finland, where, at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Helsinki, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to the White House on July 27.

July 13

In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Presidential Palace, where he was greeted by President Sauli NiinistÃ¶ of Finland. Later, in the Gothic Hall, they participated in a family photograph with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr StÃ¸re of Norway, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden, and Prime Minister KatrÃn JakobsdÃ³ttir of Iceland.

In the evening, the President traveled to Vantaa, Finland, where, at the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, he visited with U.S. Ambassador to Finland Douglas Hickey and his wife Dawn Ross; and Cabinet Secretary General Hiski Haukkala, Ambassador to the U.S. Mikko Hautala, Chief of Protocol Mika Koskinen, and President's Second Aide-de-Camp Lt. Col. Ville Hukkanen of Finland. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Isaac Herzog of Israel to the White House on July 18.

July 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Camp David, MD, where they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will meet with the White House Competition Council at the White House on July 19.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host the White House Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn on July 21.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees: Johnpaul Jones; Madeline Fielding Sayet; Jane Semple Umsted; Rose Simpson; and Manuelito Wheeler.

The President announced his intention to appoint Keisha Lance Bottoms and Shamina Singh Member as members of the President's Export Council.

The President announced his intention to appoint Juliana Stratton and Trait Thompson as members of the Route 66 Centennial Commission.

The President announced his intention to appoint Susie Gelman as a Commissioner on the

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

The President announced the resignation of Director of Legislative Affairs Louisa M. Terrell.

The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on July 7 and continuing.

July 15

The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on July 20.

July 16

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

July 17

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

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Sen. Bernard Sanders.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss a broad range of global and regional issues of mutual concern, review the unwavering U.S. commitment to Israel's security, condemn recent acts of terror against Israeli citizens, and consult on efforts to counter Iran, including preventing Iran from ever acquiring a nuclear weapon. The President stressed the need to maintain the viability of a two- state solution and improve the security situation in the West Bank, welcomed Israel's willingness to support Palestinian livelihoods, and recognized promising steps by the Palestinian Authority to reassert security control in Jenin and other areas of the West Bank. He also expressed concern about continued Jewish settlement growth in the West Bank and called on all parties to refrain from further unilateral measures. The two leaders agreed to consult with regional partners on progress towards establishing a more integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Middle East, including through efforts to deepen and expand normalization with countries in the region and beyond. The President also reiterated, in the context of the current debate in Israel about judicial reform, the need for the broadest possible consensus, noting shared democratic values.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna and President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, to the White House on July 18.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will welcome Major League Baseball's Houston Astros to the White House on August 7 to celebrate their 2022 World Series victory.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will welcome the Las Vegas Aces to the White House on August 25 to celebrate their 2022 WNBA Championship victory.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20: Douglas C. Emhoff (head of delegation); Thomas S. Udall; Emmy Ruiz; Tina Flournoy; and Lorrie Fair.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Vermont by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency protective measures undertaken in the State as a result of severe storms and flooding beginning on July 7 and continuing.

July 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna and President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, to share his wishes for Pope Francis's continued ministry and global leadership and welcome the recent nomination of a

U.S. archbishop as cardinal. They also discussed the Holy See's efforts providing humanitarian aid to address the widespread suffering caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, as well as the Vatican's advocacy for the return of deported Ukrainian children.

Also in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an interview with New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman.

During the day, the President was briefed on the U.S. soldier who had been taken into custody by North Korean officials after crossing the border from South Korea.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on July 20.

July 19

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

The President declared a major disaster in Minnesota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from April 11 through 30.

The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from June 14 through 18.

July 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Reps. Joseph D. Courtney, Donald W. Norcross, Brendan F. Boyle, Madeleine C. Dean, Mary Gay Scanlon, and Christina J. Houlahan accompanied him. Upon arrival at the Philadelphia International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Mayor James F. Kenney of Philadelphia and visited with a group of U.S. Secret Service, White House Office staff, and military families and friends.

In the afternoon, at the Philly Shipyard, the President toured the shipbuilding facility and greeted apprenticeship program staff and participants with Rep. Scanlon, Mayor Kenney, Philly Shipyard, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer Steinar NerbÃ¸vik, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. Chief Executive Officer Lasse Petterson, AFLâCIO Metal Trades Department

President James V. Hart, and plasma operators Don King and Vern Smith. Then, also at the Shipyard, he participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders. Following his remarks, he greeted attendees and passed out ice cream sandwiches. 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 Wesley W. Simina as President of the Federated States of Micronesia in Palikir, Micronesia, on July 26: Debra A. Haaland (head of delegation); Alissa Bibb; Erika Moritsugu; Carmen G. Cantor; and Gregory C. Huffman.

July 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also posted to his official Twitter feed a video wishing the U.S. Women's National soccer team well ahead of their first match in the 2023 Women's World Cup.

During the day, the President met with Northwestern University's James R. and Helen D. Russell Professor of Finance Janice C. Eberly, Goldman Sachs Chief Economist and Head of Global Investment Research Jan Hatzius, Conference Board Chief Economist and Economy, Strategy, and Finance Center LeaderDana M. Peterson, and Economic Policy Institute President Heidi Shierholz to discuss the national economic outlook, the strength of the job market, the substantial progress made in lowering inflation, and the importance of public and private investment in boosting the economy's long-term potential. White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda D. Young, Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard, Senior Adviser Michael C. Donilon, Special Assistant for Economic Policy Daniel Z. Hornung also attended. He also dropped by a meeting with U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement and the National Economic Council to discuss administration efforts to grow the economy from the middle out and the bottom up, including efforts to expand economic access and opportunity for Black communities.

The White House announced further details on the visit of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to the White House on July 27.

The White House announced that the President will deliver remarks at the Truman Civil Rights Symposium at the National Archives and Records Administration on July 27.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Maine, and then to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on July 28.

The President announced his intention to nominate Adm. Lisa Franchetti, USN, to be Chief of Naval Operations.

The President announced his intention to nominate Vice Adm. James Kilby, USN, to be Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

The President announced his intention to nominate Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, Jr., USN, to be Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

The President announced his intention to nominate Vice Adm. Stephen T. "Web" Koehler, USN, to be Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

July 22

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 severe storms and flooding on July 9 and 10.

July 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced the appointment of Shuwanza Goff as White House Director of Legislative Affairs.

July 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, prior to his remarks on signing a proclamation on the establishment of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, in the Oval Office, the President greeted Reverend Wheeler Parker, Jr., a cousin of Emmett Till's. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also attended.

Also during the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with United Parcel Service of America, Inc., President Carol TomÃ© and International Brotherhood of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien to congratulate them on reaching a collective bargaining agreement, and offer his best wishes for a smooth ratification process.

The President announced his intention to nominate Harry Coker, Jr., to be National Cyber Director.

The President announced his intention to nominate Derek H. Chollet to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jon M. Holladay to be Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Agriculture.

The President announced his intention to nominate J. Todd Inman to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate Stephan A. Lang to be U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joann M. Lockard to be Ambassador to Burkina Faso.

The President announced his intention to nominate Rion J. Ramirez to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation.

July 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell to see how he was doing following a news conference in which he was escorted from the podium by colleagues after falling silent for several seconds.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Brunswick and Auburn, ME, on July 28.

The President announced his intention to nominate Martin J. O'Malley to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

The President announced his intention to nominate Paul K. Martin to be Inspector General of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cardell K. Richardson, Sr., to be Inspector General at the Department of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joshua P. Kolar to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Richard E.N. Federico to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

The President announced the nomination of Gen. David W. Allvin, USAF, to be Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.

July 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President recorded an interview with Jay Shetty for his "On Purpose" health and wellness podcast for later broadcast.

July 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Brunswick, ME, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Brunswick Executive Airport, the President traveled to Auburn, ME, where, upon arrival at the Auburn-Lewiston Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Janet T. Mills of Maine, Mayor Jason J. Levesque of Auburn, and Mayor Carl L. Sheline of Lewiston, ME. Then, at Auburn Manufacturing Inc., he participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders. Later, he and Gov. Mills, Senator Angus S. King, Sr., and Rep. Chellie

M. Pingree traveled to Brunswick, where, upon arrival at the Brunswick Executive Airport, they traveled to Freeport, ME.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Dover, DE, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, the President traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea for a trilateral leaders summit at Camp David, MD, on August 18.

July 29

In the afternoon, at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, the President attended Mass. His grandson Hunter accompanied him.

July 30

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on August 4.

July 31

The White House announced that the President will travel to Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, from August 7 through 10.

August 1

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Lewes, DE, where, at Matts Fish Camp Lewes restaurant, they had dinner.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at the Movies at Midway theater, they watched "Oppenheimer." Following the screening, the President

answered a reporter's question. Later, they returned to their residence, where they remained overnight.

August 2

In the afternoon, prior to returning from the beach to his residence, the President answered a reporter's question. He remained overnight at his residence in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

August 3

In the morning, during a bike ride 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.

August 4

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on August 7.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, from August 7 through 10.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on August 11.

August 5

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Conocino County, AZ, on August 7 and 8.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Albuquerque and Belen, NM, on August 9.

August 6

In the afternoon, at Fieldstone Gold Club in Greenville, DE, the President played golf with his brother-in-law John T. "Jack" Owens and Ron Olivere, father-in-law of the President's late son Beau. He returned to his residence.

In the evening, also at Fieldstone Golf Club, the President and Dr. Biden had dinner with the President's sister Valerie Biden Owens and her husband Jack. They remained overnight at their residence in Greenville.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Salt Lake City, UT, on August 9 and 10.

August 7

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

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Grand Canyon Village, AZ, arrival in the evening.

In the evening, at the Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon, the President remained overnight. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Salt Lake City, UT,

on August 9 and 10.

August 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to the Red Butte Airfield near Tusayan, AZ, he was greeted by Gov. Kathleen M. Hobbs of Arizona, Secretary of the Interior Debra A. Haaland, Sen. Kyrsten L. Sinema, Reps. RaÃºl M. Grijalva and Gregory J. Stanton, Senior Adviser for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John D. Podesta, Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory, and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small.

In the afternoon, at Grand Canyon National Park, the President was greeted at Yaki Point by Superintendent Edward T. Keable, participated in a lookout of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, and recorded an interview with Stephanie Abrams of the Weather Channel's "America's Morning Headquarters" program for later broadcast. Then, he traveled to Albuquerque, NM, where, upon arrival at Kirtland Air Force Base, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray LÃºjan, Rep. Melanie A. Stansbury, Mayor Timothy M. Keller of Albuquerque, 377th Air Base Wing Commander and Installation Commander Col. Michael J. Power, USAF, and Command Master Sergeant CSM Antonio L. "Coop" Cooper, USAF.

In the evening, the President traveled to the Hotel Chaco, where he remained overnight.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to New Mexico by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State as a result of wildfires, straight-line winds, flooding, mudflows, and debris flows from April 5 through July 23, 2022.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Guam by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for relief and recovery assistance as a result of Typhoon Mawar from May 22 through 29.

August 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Belen, NM, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, prior to his remarks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc., manufacturing facility, the President participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders. Later, he traveled to Salt Lake City, UT, where, upon arrival at the Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Spencer J. Cox of Utah and his wife Abby, Mayor Erin Mendenhall of Salt Lake City, Mayor Jenny Wilson of Salt Lake County, UT, Utah Air National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Michael J. Turley, USA, and 151st Air Refueling Wing Commander Col. Robert Taylor, USAF. Later, at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, he remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia to the White House on an official visit, which will include a state dinner, on October 25.

August 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Joshua B. Green of Hawaii to discuss the wildfires in Maui, express his condolences for the lives lost and destruction of land and property, and confirm that he signed a major disaster declaration for Hawaii to deliver additional Federal resources and support on top of the actions already underway by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other Federal agencies to support the emergency response.

Later, at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, he participated in a photo line with Gov. Spencer J. Cox of Utah, Mayor Erin Mendenhall of Salt Lake City, Mayor

Jenny Wilson of Salt Lake County, UT, Utah State House Minority Leader Angela Romero, State Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla, State Rep. Brian King, and State Sen. Jen Plumb.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Park City, UT. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on August 8 and continuing.

August 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Joshua B. Green of Hawaii to get an update following the Governor's survey of wildfire destruction across Maui and receive an assessment of Hawaii's latest needs.

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Mazie K. Hirono to discuss the wildfires in Maui, HI.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Milwaukee, WI, on August 15. The White House announced that the President will travel to Camp David, MD, on August

17 and 18.

The White House announced that the President will travel to the Lake Tahoe area of Nevada from August 18 through 24.

The President announced his intention to appoint C. Kirabo Jackson as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers.

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 storm and flooding on July 14 and 15.

August 12

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Santiago PeÃ±a as President of Paraguay in AsunciÃ³n, Paraguay, on August 15: Debra A. Haaland (head of delegation); Marc Ostfield; Norma J. Torres; Francisco O. Mora; and Todd D. Robinson.

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 flooding from April 10 through 26.

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 storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from June 14 through 19.

August 13

In the morning, during a bike ride with Dr. Biden along the Gordons Pond Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park, the President answered a reporter's question. The President also received a written update from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell on the latest developments concerning the wildfires in Maui, HI.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden spent time at the beach with Ambassador to the European Union Mark Gitenstein and his wife Libby. He remained overnight at his residence in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with FEMA Administrator Criswell to receive a briefing on the latest developments concerning the wildfires in Maui.

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on August

14.

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

August 15.

The White House announced further details on the President's meetings with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea at Camp David, MD, on August 18.

August 14

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

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

August 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Milwaukee, WI. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell and Gov. Joshua B. Green of Hawaii on the latest developments concerning the wildfires in Maui, HI. Upon arrival at the Wisconsin Air National Guard Base, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Anthony S. Evers of Wisconsin, Rep. Gwendolynne S. Moore, Mayor Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee, County Executive David Crowley of Milwaukee County, WI, and Wisconsin Air National Guard Deputy Adjutant General for Air Brig. Gen. David W. May, USAF, and 128th Air Refueling Wing State Command Chief for Air CMS Chad E. Workman, USAF. Then, they traveled to an Ingeteam Inc. manufacturing facility.

In the afternoon, at Ingeteam Inc., the President toured manufacturing operations with Gov.

Evers, Rep. Moore, Sen. Tammy S. Baldwin, Ingeteam Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Obradovich, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2150 Assistant Business Manager Mike Bruening, visited with employees, and participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Brian E. Schatz to discuss the response to the Maui wildfires in Hawaii.

The President declared a major disaster in Illinois and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 29 through July 2.

August 16

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

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President was briefed by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell on the wildfires in Hawaii and related recovery efforts. During the briefing, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Joshua B.

Green of Hawaii to discuss the Federal support provided in the recent disaster assistance package to Hawaii to aid in the recovery effort.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Luiz InÃ¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil to discuss cooperation on climate and preparations for COP28, including President Biden's commitment to request $500 million from Congress over 5 years to support the Amazon Fund and related activities, as well as ongoing efforts to help mobilize up to $1 billion to support the restoration of degraded lands in Brazil and the Amazon region through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. The President applauded Brazil's regional and global leadership on climate, including hosting the Amazon Summit and Amazon Dialogues to articulate a common agenda for sustainable development, combating deforestation, and addressing social and economic inequalities, as well as previewed U.S. plans for an upcoming "green trade mission" to Brazil in September to promote forest, land use, and energy investments. President Biden and President Lula also committed to work together to advance and protect workers' rights and promote inclusive prosperity. They also committed to maintain active communication on the situation in Venezuela and Haiti.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Scranton, PA, on August 17. The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Maui, HI, on

August 21.

August 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Scranton, PA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, at St. Peter's Cathedral, the President paid respects to former First Lady Ellen Casey of Pennsylvania in advance of a public viewing. Then, he traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight.

The President announced the resignation of White House Counsel Stuart F. Delery.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and straight-line winds on June 25 and 26.

August 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he welcomed President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan. Then, he met with President Yoon to discuss cooperation efforts to address North Korea's unlawful nuclear and ballistic missile programs, including through extended deterrence activities consistent with the Washington Declaration, affirm their resolve to continue supporting Ukraine as well as to promote peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific, including in the South China Sea and across the Taiwan Strait, and highlight progress on economic cooperation, especially on critical and emerging technologies. Later, he met with Prime Minister Kishida to affirm their joint resolve to continue supporting Ukraine in its defends against Russian aggression, commit to addressing regional security challenges, including China's recent behavior in the South China Sea in asserting its unlawful maritime claims as well as the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and review significant progress on defense cooperation, including plans to pursue a Glide Phase Interceptor cooperative development program to counter high-end hypersonic threats.

Later in the morning, in the Laurel Lodge, the President, President Yoon, and Prime Minister Kishida shook hands and posed for an official summit photograph.

In the evening, the President traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where he was joined by Dr. Biden. Then, they traveled to Reno, NV. Their daughter Ashley and granddaughter Maisy accompanied them. Upon arrival at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, they were greeted on the tarmac by Nevada National Guard Joint Staff Director Brig. Gen. Daniel R. Waters, USA, and Command Senior Enlisted Leader CMS Cameron M. Pieters, USAF. Then, they traveled to Glenbrook, NV, where, at the vacation residence of Tom Steyer and Kat Taylor, they remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Maui, HI, on August 21.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Hawaii by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State as a result of wildfires beginning on August 8.

August 19

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Zephyr Cove, NV, where, at Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church, he attended Mass. Later, he returned to Glenbrook, NV, where he remained overnight at the vacation residence of Tom Steyer and Kat Taylor.

During the day, the President received a briefing from senior staff on the latest preparedness plans for Hurricane Hilary and his team's work with State and local agencies ahead of the storm.

August 20

In the afternoon, the President was briefed by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell and senior White House staff on response and recovery efforts in Maui, HI, ahead of his travel to the island the following day. He also received updates on emergency preparedness efforts related to Hurricane Hilary.

Also in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California to discuss emergency preparedness measures in place and the initial response to Tropical Storm Hilary. He also had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Joshua B. Green of Hawaii and Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr., of Maui County, HI, to discuss the recovery efforts following the recent wildfires.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Maui, HI, on August 21.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on August 26.

August 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Jay R. Inslee of Washington to discuss the wildfires in Washington and confirm his authorization of Fire Management Assistance Grants to support the firefighting efforts underway. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Kahului, HI. Upon arrival at the Kahului Airport, they were greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Joshua B. Green of Hawaii and his wife Jaime, Sens. Brian E. Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono, and Rep. Jill N. Tokuda. Then, he, Gov. Green, Sens. Schatz and Hirono, and Rep. Tokuda boarded Marine One to begin an aerial tour of the wildfire damage in Maui en route to Lahaina, HI.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Kapalua Airport, the President was greeted by Rep.

Edward M. Case, Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr., of Maui County, HI, and his wife Isabella Ka'ihikapulani. Then, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Lahaina, where, at Front Street, he and Dr.

Biden were greeted by community leaders and elders, visited with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel and other responders, and toured areas devastated by the fire with Gov. and Mrs. Green, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Sens. Schatz and Hirono, Reps. Case and Tokuda, Mayor Bissen, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell. During the tour, they were greeted by FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Division Operations Section Chief Dean Scott, Hawaii Army National Guard Commander Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, USA, Lahaina Police Department Chief John Pelletier, Lahaina Fire Department Chief Brad Ventura, and Hawaii Fire Fighters Association Local 1463 President Bobby H. Lee. Following his remarks, the President was taken to a sacred site, still on Front Street, where he and Dr. Biden participated in a blessing ceremony with Lahaina elders at Moku'ula.

Later in the afternoon, following his remarks at the Lahaina Civic Center, the President visited with community members, local leaders, and residents impacted by the recent fires. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Reno, NV, arriving early the following morning.

August 22

Early in the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to their vacation residence in Glenbrook, NV, where they remained overnight.

In the morning, the President was briefed on the extreme weather occurring across the country. He also spoke to National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan for an update.

The White House announced that the President will travel to New Delhi, India, from September 7 through 10.

The President announced the appointment of Edward N. Siskel as White House Counsel.

August 23

In the morning, the President traveled to South Lake Tahoe, CA, where, at the PeloDog fitness center in the Crossing at Tahoe Valley shopping complex, he, Dr. Biden, and members of their family attended a Pilates class followed by a spin class.

Also in the morning, the President was briefed on the crash of a private plane outside Moscow, Russia, that reportedly carried Wagner Group mercenary organization leader Yevgeniy Viktorovich Prigozhin. He was also briefed on reports of an active shooter situation in Pittsburgh, PA.

In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Glenbrook, NV, where he remained overnight.

In the evening, the President viewed a portion of the televised broadcast of the Republican Presidential debate in Milwaukee, WI.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Rodrigo Alberto de Jesus Chaves Robles of Costa Rica to the White House on August 29.

The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 12 through June 3.

August 24

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to congratulate him on Ukraine's Independence Day, commemorate 18 months since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and reiterate the U.S. commitment to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and hold Russia accountable for its actions. They

also discussed the commencement of training of Ukrainian fighter pilots and the assurance of expedited approval for other nations to transfer their Fâ16's to Ukraine upon completion of training to increase Ukraine's defensive capabilities.

August 25

In the morning, the President traveled to South Lake Tahoe, CA, where, at the PeloDog Pilates and indoor cycling studio, he and members of his family attended a Pilates class.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Glenbrook, NV, where, at his vacation residence, he remained overnight.

During the day, the President received an update on the wildfire response and recovery efforts in Hawaii from Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell and Chief Federal Response Coordinator for the Maui Wildfires Robert J. Fenton, Jr.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on September 1.

The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 24 through May 13.

The President declared a major disaster in Colorado and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from June 8 through 23.

August 26

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. Their daughter Ashley Biden, granddaughter Naomi J. Biden Neal and her husband Peter Neal, granddaughter Maisy Biden, and other members of their family accompanied them.

During the day, the President was briefed on the shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, FL, and other shootings across the Nation.

August 27

In the evening, outside Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the President answered a reporter's question. He also had separate telephone conversations with Mayor Donna Deegan and Sheriff

T.K. Waters of Jacksonville, FL, to discuss the shooting at a Dollar General store on August 26 and offer his full support to the people of Jacksonville.

The White House announced that the President will travel to the Philadelphia, PA, area on August 31.

August 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis of Florida this morning to discuss the emergency declaration he had approved the for Florida in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Idalia, review the personnel and assets that had been predeployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including multiple Incident Management Assistance Teams, in preparation for response efforts, and notify him that FEMA's National Response Coordination Center had been fully activated to support any requests for Federal assistance. The President also expressed his commitment to support Jacksonville, FL, following the shooting at a Dollar General store on August 26.

In the afternoon, at Eliot-Hine Middle School, the President and Dr. Biden greeted seventh graders having lunch in the cafeteria and visited the eighth-grade math class of Heather Thomas. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington, DC, and District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee, and Eliot-Hine Principal Marlene Magrino also attended.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. DeSantis to discuss the impact of Hurricane Idalia and offer any Federal assistance that may be needed in the recovery efforts.

During the day, the President was briefed on the shooting at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September

10.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Alaska on September 11.

The President declared a major disaster for the Burns Paiute Tribe and ordered Federal aid to

supplement the Tribal Nation's efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on June 11 and 12.

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 Idalia beginning on August 27 and continuing.

August 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President was briefed by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell on the trajectory of Hurricane Idalia and the projected impacts of the storm. He also had a telephone conversation with House Majority Leader Stephen J. Scalise to wish him a swift recovery following treatment from his recent blood cancer diagnosis.

During the day, in the Blue Room, the President greeted North Carolina resident and Medicare beneficiary Steven Hadfield, who introduced the President at his later remarks on prescription drug costs in the East Room, and recorded a promotional video for online distribution.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled travel to the Philadelphia, PA, area had been postponed until September 6.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Montgomery County, PA, on September 6.

August 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed by senior staff on the path of Hurricane Idalia.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President received an update from Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell on response efforts to Hurricane Idalia. Later, in the Cabinet Room, he received an update from Cabinet members and other senior staff on the Federal response to the recent wildfires in Maui, HI, and related recovery efforts. Chief Federal Response Coordinator for the Maui Wildfires Robert J. Fenton, Jr., joined the meeting virtually.

Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Sen. Bernard Sanders.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversation with Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis of Florida, Gov. Brian P. Kemp of Georgia, Gov. Henry D. McMaster of South Carolina, and Gov. Roy A. Cooper III of North Carolina to discuss Hurricane Idalia, assuring the Governors of the administration's full support to their States in dealing with any expected impacts of the storm and that Federal teams will continue to work closely with first responders and local officials in coordinating the recovery effort. Administrator Criswell also joined the call with Gov. DeSantis.

The President announced his intention to nominate Colleen Holland to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

The President announced his intention to nominate John A. Kazen to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

The President announced his intention to nominate Micah W.J. Smith to be a judge on the

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Ramona V. Manglona to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.

The President announced his intention to nominate David O. Barnett, Jr., to be a U.S. marshal for the District of New Mexico.

August 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis of Florida to convey that he had signed a major disaster declaration and ordered all available Federal resources to help with the continued response to Hurricane Idalia and reiterate his full support as the people of Florida recover from the storm.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell to get an update on Federal response efforts to Hurricane Idalia damage in affected States. Later, upon arrival at FEMA headquarters, he was greeted by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Associate Administrator for the Office of Response and Recovery Anne Bink.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell to see how he was doing following a second episode in which he fell silent for several seconds during an engagement with reporters. He also had a second telephone conversation with Gov. DeSantis to confirm the latest round of Federal disaster assistance approved for the Hurricane Idalia response.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on September

4.

The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement

State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia beginning on August 27 and continuing.

The President declared an emergency in South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Idalia beginning on August 29 and continuing.

September 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on September 4.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Live Oak, FL, and Rehoboth Beach, DE, on September 2.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on September

4.

The White House announced that the President will award the Medal of Honor to Capt.

Larry L. Taylor, USA, for conspicuous gallantry, on September 5.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in New Delhi, India, on September 8.

The White House announced that the President will meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New Delhi, India, from September 8 through 10 and to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10.

September 2

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD. Prior to boarding Marine One, on the South Lawn, he answered a reporter's question. On the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, prior to boarding Air Force One, he again answered a reporter's question. Then, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Gainesville, FL, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Gainesville Regional Airport, the President and Dr.

Biden were greeted by Mayor Harvey Ward of Gainesville, Chair of the Board of Commissioners Anna Prizzia of Alachua County, FL, and Chief of Police Eugene K. Davis of Live Oak, FL. Then, they boarded Marine One to begin an aerial tour of the areas damaged by Hurricane Idalia en route to Live Oak, FL. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall, and Chief Davis also participated. Later, upon arrival at the Suwannee County Airport landing zone, they were greeted by Mayor Frank C. Davis of Live Oak, his wife Amanda, and Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Franklin C. White of Suwannee County, FL. Later, at Suwannee Pineview Elementary School, following a briefing on hurricane response and recovery efforts, they greeted Federal, State, and local first responders.

Sen. Richard L. Scott also attended. Then, also at Suwanee Pineview, they met with families affected by the storm damage. Later, they participated in a walking tour of a neighborhood impacted by Hurricane Idalia with Administrator Criswell and visited with residents.

Later in in the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Dover, DE, arriving in the evening. Upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, they traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

September 3

During the day, the President was briefed on the situation at the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, NV, where heavy rains created muddy roads, preventing attendees from leaving the festival by vehicle.

The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be U.S. Representatives to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly: Barbara J. Lee; J. French Hill; Janet Keller; Calvin Smyre; and Jeffrey Worthe.

September 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, upon arrival at the Philadelphia International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Reps. Brendan F. Boyle and Mary Gay Scanlon and former Rep. Robert A. Brady and answered a reporter's question. Then, at the Sheet Metal Workers' Local 19 union hall, prior to his remarks, he participated in a photo line with Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr., Reps. Boyle, Scanlon, and Dwight

E. Evans, former Rep. Brady, and State Sens. Nikil Saval and Sharif Street. Later, he traveled to Greenville, DE.

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

In the evening, following Dr. Biden's positive test for COVIDâ19, the President was administered a COVID test and received a negative result.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain to discuss the status of collective bargaining negotiations between auto workers and the major U.S. automakers. He also spoke with the heads of the major domestic automakers.

September 5

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also administered a COVIDâ19 test and received a negative result.

During the day, the President and members of his national security team met with the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB) to thank its members and staff for their service and discuss the intelligence community's crucial work to protect the Nation, including the Government-wide effort to combat the threat posed by illicit fentanyl, and the value of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, set o expire later in the year unless renewed by Congress. The President emphasized his support for robust oversight of the U.S. Government's intelligence activities and commended the PIAB's Intelligence Oversight Board for its ongoing work to ensure these activities comply with the Constitution and all applicable laws, Executive orders, and Presidential directives.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jacob J. Lew to be Ambassador to Israel. The President announced his intention to nominate Courtney Diesel O'Donnell to be U.S.

Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural

Organization, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate David Huitema to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics.

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Erik Woodhouse to be Head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination at the Department of State, with the rank of Ambassador.

The President announced his intention to nominate Paul Herdman to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Janice Miriam Hellreich to be member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The President announced his intention to nominate Stuart A. Levey to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and straight-line winds on July 18 through 21.

September 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also administered a COVIDâ19 test and received a negative result.

In the afternoon, the President called Gabriel Amo, former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, to congratulate him on winning the Democratic primary for Rhode Island's first congressional district.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New Delhi, India, from September 8 through 10 and to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 and 11.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in DÃ¼sseldorf, Germany, on September 9: C. William Nelson (head of delegation); Amy Gutmann; Carlos Del Toro; Cara Abercrombie; Jessica Lewis; Terri Tanielian; Sheila Casey; and John Tien.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mustafa T. Kasubhai to be a judge on the

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Shanlyn A.S. Park to be a judge on the

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Jamel K. Semper to be a judge on the

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Kirk E. Sherriff to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.

September 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also provided with the latest trajectory of Hurricane Lee and the preparations underway by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which predeployed assets to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in coordination with local officials.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arriving the following morning.

During the day, the President was administered a COVIDâ19 test and received a negative result.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New Delhi, India, from September 8 through 10; Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 and 11; and Anchorage, AK, on September 11.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Pháº¡m Minh ChÃnh and President VÃµ VÄn ThÆ°á»ng of Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 11.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael G. Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia on August 30.

September 8

In the morning, the President traveled to New Delhi, India, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, the President was greeted on the tarmac by U.S. Ambassador to India Eric M. Garcetti and his daughter Maya; and Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Vijay Kumar Singh, Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary Vani Sarraju Rao, and Commanding Air Officer Commodore Abhay Satish Parandekar of India and viewed a dance performance. Then, the President traveled to the Prime Minister's Residence, where he was greeted by and had a bilateral meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. Later, he traveled to the ITC Maurya hotel, where he remained overnight.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Hawaii by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State as a result of wildfires beginning on August 8 and continuing.

The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, on September

11.

The White House announced that the President will travel to McLean, VA, on September 13. The President announced his intention to appoint Gov. Maura Healey of Massachusetts,

Gov. Brad Little of Idaho, and Gov. Henry D. McMaster of South Carolina as members of the Council of Governors.

The President announced his intention to reappoint Gov. Timothy J. Walz of Minnesota as a member of the Council of Governors and, upon appointment, redesignate him Cochair.

The President announced his intention to reappoint Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont as a member of the Council of Governors and, upon appointment, designate him Cochair.

The President announced his intention to reappoint Gov. John C. Carney, Jr., of Delaware, Gov. Mark Gordon of Wyoming, and Gov. Gretchen E. Whitmer of Michigan as members of the Council of Governors.

September 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre, where he participated in an official arrival ceremony and handshake with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. Chief of Protocol Anshuman Gaur and Deputy Chief of Protocol Aseem Vohra of India also attended. Then, also at the convention center, he attended the first session of the Group of Twenty (Gâ20) nations summit. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, and Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics Michael Pyle also attended.

In the afternoon, at the convention center, the President participated in a group photograph with Prime Minister Modi, President Luiz InÃ¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, and President Ajay Banga of the World Bank. Later, also at the convention center, he attended the second session of the Gâ20 summit. Secretaries Blinken and Yellen and Deputy National Security Adviser Pyle also attended.

Later in the afternoon, at the convention center, the President participated in a photograph with Prime Minister Modi, President Alberto Fernandez of Argentina, President Lula, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius, and President Muhammad bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan of the United Arab Emirates to celebrate the launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance Group and answered a reporter's question. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore also attended.

In the evening, at the convention center, the President attended a dinner and cultural program with Gâ20 leaders. Secretaries Blinken and Yellen and Deputy National Security Adviser Pyle also attended. Later, he returned to the ITC Maurya hotel, where he remained overnight.

During the day, on the margins of the Gâ20 summit, the President met with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo of Indonesia to congratulate President Widodo on his chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2023 and leadership of the Gâ20 during Indonesia's Presidency in 2022 and welcome President Widodo to Washington for a bilateral meeting at the White House and San Francisco for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Week in November.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Anchorage, AK, on September 11.

September 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he traveled to the Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi for a tour with other leaders of Group of Twenty (Gâ20) nations. On the margins of the Gâ20 summit, he also met with President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria to discuss Nigeria-U.S. relations, welcome steps to reform the Nigerian economy, and thank President Tinubu for his strong leadership as the chair of the Economic Community of West African States to defend and preserve democracy and the rule of law in Niger and the broader region.

Also in the morning, on the margins of the Gâ20 summit, the President met with State Council Premier Li Keqiang of China.

Later in the morning, the President traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Noi Bai International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and Deputy Chief of Mission Melissa Bishop; and Head of the Central Committee's Commission for Foreign Relations Le Hoai Trung, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Ambassador to the U.S. Nguyen Quoc Dung, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, Director General of the State Protocol Department Nguyen Viet Dung, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General of the Americas Department Le Chi Dung, and Central Foreign Affairs Commission Deputy Director General of the Americas Department Nguyen Ky Son. Then, he traveled to the Presidential Palace, where he participated in an official arrival ceremony, followed by a bilateral meeting at the headquarters of the Communist Party of Vietnam, with General Secretary Nguyá» n PhÃº Trá»ng of Vietnam.

In the evening, the President traveled to JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, where he remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 and 11.

The White House announced that the President will meet with National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue of Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 11.

September 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to the Office of the Government.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Presidential Palace. Later, he traveled to the National Assembly Building, where he witnessed the exchange of war artifacts, discussed Vietnam-U.S. relations and the importance of ongoing cooperation, and participated in a

photograph with Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue. Secretary of State Antony

J. Blinken also attended. The President discussed the historical significance of this visit to the bilateral relationship and future cooperation opportunities under the new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Then, he traveled to the John Sidney McCain III Memorial, where he paid his respects, greeted the U.S. marine and naval officer standing guard, and spoke briefly with reporters. Secretary Blinken and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John F. Kerry also attended. Later, he traveled to the Noi Bai International Airport, where, upon arrival, he was greeted by U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and Deputy Chief of Mission Melissa Bishop; and Head of the Central Committee's Commission for Foreign Relations Le Hoai Trung, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Ambassador to the U.S. Nguyen Quoc Dung, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, Director General of the State Protocol Department Nguyen Viet Dung, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General of the Americas Department Le Chi Dung, and Central Foreign Affairs Commission Deputy Director General of the Americas Department Nguyen Ky Son. Then, he traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, AK, crossing the international dateline and arriving in the morning.

Later in the morning, upon arrival at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy of Alaska, Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola, Mayor Dave Bronson of Anchorage, AK, 11th Airborne Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Brian

S. Eifler, USA, Alaska National Guard Adjutant General and Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Maj. Gen. Torrence W. Saxe, USAF, and North American Aerospace Defense Command Alaskan Command Region Commander Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Roethe, USAF, and 11th Infantry 2d Airborne Brigade Combat Team Senior Enlisted Adviser CSM Chad Harness, USA. Then, he traveled to a hangar, accompanied by Gov. Dunleavy, Rep. Peltola, and Mayor Bronson, where they participated in a photo line with Debra Bronson, wife of Mayor Bronson, Association of Village Council Presidents Chief Executive Officer Vivian Korthuis, Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard Peterson, and Tanana Chiefs Conference President Brian Ridley.

In the afternoon, following his remarks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving early the following morning.

The President announced his intention to nominate Basil I. Gooden to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas G. Day to be a Commissioner on the Postal Regulatory Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Patrice J. Robinson to be a member of the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority.

The President announced his intention to nominate Colleen Duffy Kiko to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

The President declared a major disaster in Wyoming and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding on June 15.

September 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Largo, MD, on September 14. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City from

September 17 through 20

September 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President traveled to McLean, VA, where, at a private residence, he participated in a photo line with Sens. Timothy M. Kaine and Mark R. Warner, Reps. Jennifer L. McClellan, Donald S. Beyer, Jr., and Jennifer L. Wexton, and Mayor Levar Stoney of Richmond, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola to express his condolences on the death of her husband Eugene following a plane accident in Alaska.

September 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Largo, MD, where, at Prince George's Community College, he participated in a photo line with State and local elected leaders. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain and the leaders of the major automakers to discuss the status of collective bargaining negotiations between auto workers and company management.

The President announced the appointment of Penny S. Pritzker as U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery.

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 severe storms and flooding from July 9 through 17.

The President declared an emergency in Maine and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Lee from September 15 through 17.

September 15

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan also attended.

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

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New York City from September 17 through 20.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres of the United Nations in New York City on September 19.

The White House announced that the President will meet with the leaders of the Central Asia 5+1 grouping in New York City on September 19.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in New York City on September 20.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Luiz InÃ¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil in New York City on September 20.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Volodomyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to the White House on September 21.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jennifer L. Fain to be Inspector General for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher H. Schroeder to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Daryle Williams to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Claudia Cimini; Susan A. Davis; Eric P. Ebeling; Nicholas M. Logothetis; and Michael J. Rodriguez.

The President announced his intention to appoint Jed Katz as a member of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

The President announced his intention to appoint Eric Mindich as a member of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board.

The President announced his intention to appoint William Inboden as a Commissioner on the

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.

September 16

The President declared an emergency in Massachusetts and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth, Tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Lee from September 15 through 17.

September 17

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he traveled to New York City, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, the President traveled to the Il Cantinori restaurant, where he and Dr. Biden celebrated their granddaughter Finnegan's birthday with their daughter Ashley and other members of their family. Later, they traveled to the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel, where they remained overnight.

September 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with King Mohammed VI of Morocco to offer his condolences for the loss of life in the devastating earthquake on September 8, reaffirm the strength of Morocco-U.S. relations, review U.S. assistance to support Morocco's disaster response, including $1 million allocated to relief activities, and discuss U.S. readiness to assist the recovery of affected regions.

Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with the families of the U.S. citizens who were returning home from detention in Iran following a negotiated exchange.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to the St. Regis New York hotel.

In the evening, the President traveled to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Later, he returned to the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel, where he remained overnight.

September 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled United Nations Headquarters.

Later in the morning, at United Nations Headquarters, the President participated in a greeting with President of the 78th Session of the General Assembly Dennis Francis of the United Nations. Then, he participated in a greeting, guestbook signing, and meeting with Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres of the United Nations. In the meeting, the leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the U.S. and U.N.; discussed pressing global challenges, including the need to tackle rising poverty and inequality, mobilize additional resources for sustainable development, combat climate change, and uphold the U.N.'s foundational principles, particularly in the face of Russia's illegal war against Ukraine; and reviewed efforts to reform and strengthen multilateral institutions toward greater inclusivity and effectiveness in delivering on sustainable development goals.

In the afternoon, the President returned to the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel. In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the Metropolitan Museum of Art,

where, they were greeted by Chief Executive Officer and Director Max Hollein and his wife

Nina. Later, they returned to the InterContinental hotel, where they remained overnight.

September 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to a private residence. Later, he returned to the InterContinental hotel.

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

September 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska of Ukraine.

In the evening, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the President participated in a photo line with Members of Congress in attendance for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 46th Annual Gala.

The White House announced that the President will travel to the San Francisco Bay area of California on September 26 and 27 and the Phoenix area of Arizona on September 27 and 28.

The President announced his intention to nominate Melissa G. Dalton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force.

The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew Plitt to be Assistant Administrator for the Middle East at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The President announced his intention to nominate Tanya F. Otsuka to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Credit Union Administration.

The President announced his intention to nominate Spencer Bachus III to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Export Import Bank of the United States.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Hoopa Valley Tribe by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of severe winter storms and mudslides from February 14 through March 5.

The President declared a major disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from July 29 through August 14.

September 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also received his annual influenza vaccine and updated COVIDâ19 vaccine.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Michigan on September 26.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Hawaii 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 wildfires beginning on August 8 and continuing.

September 24

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Wayne County, MI, on September 26.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Mountain View, CA, on September 26.

September 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President participated in a family photograph with leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum and answered a reporter's question.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Romulus, MI, on September 26.

September 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Romulus, MI, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, Reps. Shri Thanedar, Deborah A. Dingell, and Rashida H. Tlaib, and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain. Then, he traveled to Belleville, MI. Later, he traveled to Mountain View, CA. Upon arrival at Moffett Federal Airfield, he was greeted on the tarmac by President of the Board of Supervisors Susan Ellenberg of Santa Clara County, CA, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Ames Research Center Deputy Director David Korsmeyer. Then, he traveled to Atherton, CA.

In the evening, the President traveled to San Francisco, CA, where, at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, he remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Phoenix, AZ, on September 27 and Tempe, AZ, on September 28.

The President announced the appointment of Silvester S. Beaman as a member of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement and, upon appointment, designate him Chair.

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement: Mimi E. Alemayehou; Rosalind Brewer; Viola Davis; Helene D. Gayle; Patrick H. Gaspard; C.D. Glin; Osagie Imasogie; Almaz Negash; Chinenye J. Ogwumike; Ham K. Serunjogi; and Kevin Young.

September 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President traveled to Phoenix, AZ. Upon arrival at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix. Then, he traveled to the Renaissance Downtown Phoenix hotel, where he remained overnight.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornado on August 7.

The President declared a major disaster for the La Jolla Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribal efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Hilary from August 19 through 21.

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 the seawater intrusion beginning on September 20 and continuing.

September 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Tempe, AZ, where, at the Tempe Center for the Arts, he participated in a photo line with State, Tribal, and local elected leaders.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Phoenix, AZ. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Charles Yvon Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to the White House on October 20.

The President announced his intention to nominate Aprille J. Ericsson to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology.

The President announced his intention to nominate John N. Nkengasong to be Ambassador- at-Large for Global Health Security and Diplomacy at the Department of State.

September 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff traveled to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA.

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

During the day, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with John Harwood of Pro Publica for later broadcast. He was also briefed on the flooding in New York City due to recent heavy rains.

September 30

During the day, the President was briefed on the flooding in New York City due to recent heavy rains.

October 2

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

October 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also participated in a conference call with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada, President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, President Charles Yvon Michel of the European Council, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, President Andrzej Duda of Poland, President Klaus Iohannis of Romania, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna of France to coordinate ongoing multilateral support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion; reaffirm the U.S. commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity; discuss efforts to provide Ukraine with the ammunition and weapons systems it needs, strengthen Ukraine's air defenses to protect its critical infrastructure, and repair and harden its energy infrastructure through the winter; and review ongoing efforts to foster Ukraine's economic recovery and address energy, economic, and food security challenges.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Laphonza Butler to congratulate her on her appointment to the U.S. Senate to fill the seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President William Ruto of Kenya to thank him for answering Haiti's call to serve as the lead nation of the United Nations Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission for Haiti, welcome the U.N. Security Council vote authorizing the MSS, congratulate President Ruto for hosting the Africa Climate Summit, and express appreciation for the U.S.-Kenya strategic partnership. He also had a telephone conversation with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss Qatar-U.S. relations and their joint commitment to addressing regional and global challenges and deepening defense and security cooperation. The President expressed his appreciation for Qatar's support for talks with Iran that led to the return of five wrongfully detained U.S. citizens, as well as Qatar's ongoing support for the Afghan people.

The President announced his intention to nominate Hampton Y. Dellinger to be Special Counsel in the Office of Special Counsel.

October 4

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Seth R. Aframe to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Edward S. Kiel to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sarah French Russell to be a judge on the

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

October 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany to the White House on October 6.

October 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, who dropped by the White House to commemorate German-American Day and reaffirm Germany-U.S. relations. President Biden also offered congratulations on Germany's recently celebrated Unity Day. The Presidents discussed their ongoing mutual efforts to provide Ukraine with security, economic, and humanitarian assistance and exchanged views on strengthening democratic resilience, respect for human rights, and the importance of transparent and accountable government at home and abroad.

The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from August 3 through 5.

October 7

In the morning, the President was briefed by his national security team on the Hamas attacks against Israel and received updates throughout the day. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to express his sympathies for all those missing, wounded, and killed in the assault by Hamas militants, pledge U.S. support to Israel, discuss the taking of hostages by Hamas operatives, update the Prime Minister on U.S. diplomatic engagement undertaken in support of Israel, and convey that additional U.S. assistance for the Israeli Defense Forces would be forthcoming.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan.

October 8

In the morning, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris were briefed by their national security team on the situation in Israel and received updates throughout the day. The President directed additional U.S. support for Israel in the face of the unprecedented assault by Hamas militants.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden hosted a barbecue for White House Executive Residence staff and their families.

During the day, the President was interviewed in connection with the investigation led by Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert K. Hur into the discovery of classified documents at the President's private office and home in Greenville, DE.

The President declared an emergency in Guam and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Territory and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Bolaven beginning on October 8 and continuing.

The President declared an emergency in the Northern Mariana Islands and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Bolaven beginning on October 9 and continuing.

October 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also met with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall, and White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients to receive an update on the situation in Israel and direct his team to coordinate with Israel on the crisis and continue their work with regional partners to warn anyone who might seek to take advantage in the situation.

In the afternoon, the President had a conference call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, and Prime

Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom to discuss the situation in Israel and affirm their mutual condemnation of the October 7 Hamas attacks.

During the day, the President was interviewed in connection with the investigation led by Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert K. Hur into the discovery of classified documents at the President's private office and home in Greenville, DE.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on October

13.

October 10

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, they met with their national security team to receive an update on the situation in Israel.

In the afternoon, the President and Vice President Harris had a telephone conversion with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss ongoing U.S. support for Israel, including ammunition, Iron Dome interceptor missiles, an aircraft carrier, and other defense materiel, underscore the need for all countries to condemn Hamas's atrocities, and receive an update from the Prime Minister on the situation in Israel.

October 11

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a briefing with Vice President Kamala D. Harris from their national security team on the situation in Israel. Then, they had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss ongoing U.S. support for Israel and agree to stay in regular contact in the face of the Hamas assault.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Muhammad bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan of the United Arab Emirates to discuss the Hamas attacks on Israel, stress the

U.S. condemnation of Hamas's actions and warning against anyone seeking to exploit the current situation, reiterate the importance of ensuring humanitarian assistance reaching those in need, and review U.A.E.-U.S. relations.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on October 13.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Colorado on October 16.

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 flooding from June 1 through 8.

October 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also met with Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher A. Wray, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer, White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, and other administration officials to discuss efforts to safeguard the Nation, including Jewish, Arab, and Muslim communities, following the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel. Vice President Kamala D. Harris joined the meeting by video conference while aboard Air Force Two en route to Las Vegas, NV.

In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with Bechtel Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brendan Bechtel, Exelon Corp. Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler, General Catalyst Chairman and Managing Director Kenneth Chenault, Target Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Cornell, TIAA President and Chief Executive Officer Thasunda Brown Duckett, IBM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna, and Otis Worldwide Corp. Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and President Judy Marks to discuss the national economy and the importance of public sector-enabled, private sector-led investments. Chief of Staff Zients, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein, Counselor to the President Steven Ricchetti, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard, and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin also attended.

During the day, the President recorded an interview in the Map Room with Scott Pelley of CBS's "60 Minutes" program for later broadcast.

October 13

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also received an update from his national security team on the situations in Israel and Gaza. He also participated in a conference call with National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger D. Carstens, Under Secretary of State for Management John Bass, White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett H. McGurk, and family members of the 14 Americans still unaccounted for following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where, he was greeted on the tarmac by Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, Sen. Thomas R. Carper, Reps.

Donald W. Norcross, Brendan F. Boyle, and Madeleine C. Dean, and 89th Airlift Wing Vice Commander Col. Paul R. Pawluk, USAF. Secretary Granholm, Sen. Carper, and Reps. Norcross and Boyle accompanied him. Then, he traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, upon arrival at the Philadelphia International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Joshua D. Shapiro, Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr., Mayor James F. Kenney of Philadelphia, former Rep. Robert A. Brady, and Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle L. Parker, a former member of the Philadelphia City Council and Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Then, he traveled to the Tioga Marine Terminal. Secretary Granholm, Gov. Shapiro, Sens. Casey and Carper, Reps. Norcross, Dean, and Boyle, Mayor Kenney, former Rep. Brady, and former State Rep. Parker accompanied him. At the Marine Terminal, he toured the facility with Gov. Shapiro, Secretary Granholm, Mayor Kenney, Sen. Casey, Rep. Boyle, and union leaders and members and participated in a photo line with Gov. John C. Carney, Jr., of Delaware, Sen. Carper, Reps. Dean and Norcross, former Rep. Brady, and Pennsylvania State Sen. Sharif Street, and mayoral candidate Parker. Later, he traveled to Greenville, DE.

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

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Pueblo, CO, on October 16.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, DE, on October 20.

October 14

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Israel, update the Prime Minister on

U.S. military aid, repeat his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, review U.S. coordination with the United Nations and regional governments to ensure civilian access to water,

food, and medical care, and underscore the need for all countries to unequivocally condemn Hamas as a terrorist organization that does not represent the aspirations of the Palestinian people. He also had a telephone conversation with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority to condemn Hamas's attack on Israel, reiterate that Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people's right to dignity and self-determination, offer support for President Abbas's engagement in the region and efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza, review U.S. efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza, and detail his administration's coordination with partners to prevent the conflict from widening.

In the evening, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, prior to their remarks at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, the President and Dr. Biden participated in a photo line with Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.

October 15

During the day, the President received an update from Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on his travels throughout the Middle East. National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan and White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients also participated. The President received additional updates from his national security team throughout the day on the situation in Israel and Gaza.

The President announced the appointment of David H. Satterfield as U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues.

October 16

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Vice President Kamala D. Harris were also briefed by their national security team on the latest updates in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and the resulting conflict in Gaza. National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William J. Burns led the briefing, which was joined by White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in advance of the Chancellor's travel to Egypt and Israel. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani of Iraq to discuss ongoing efforts to prevent an expansion of the conflict in Gaza in the wake of Hamas's attacks in Israel, emphasize the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in coordination with the

U.N. and regional partners, and affirm the Iraq-U.S. partnership as outlined in the strategic framework agreement. He also had a telephone conversation with President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt to discuss ongoing efforts to alleviate the humanitarian conditions in Gaza, in coordination with the U.N., Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, Israel, and other regional partners, and the need to preserve stability in the Middle East more broadly. President Biden condemned Hamas's attack on Israel.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled travel to Pueblo, CO, on October 16 had been canceled in order for him to remain at the White House for national security briefings.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Israel and Amman, Jordan, on October 18.

The White House announced that the President will meet with King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt, and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority in Amman, Jordan, on October 18.

October 17

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

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lod, Israel, arriving the following morning. Prior to departure, he had separate telephone conversations with President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority.

During the day, the President had a conference call with the bipartisan congressional delegation led by Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer that recently returned from a trip to Israel, including Sens. William M. Cassidy, Mark E. Kelly, Jacklyn S. Rosen, and W. Mitt Romney. White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Counselor to the President Steven Ricchetti, Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer, and Legislative Affairs Director Shuwanza Goff also participated. He was also briefed on the hospital explosion in Gaza, Palestinian Territories, by his national security team, including National Security Adviser Sullivan and Deputy National Security Adviser Finer, and received regular updates. He also had separate telephone conversations with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

The White House announced that the President had postponed his scheduled travel to Amman, Jordan, and meetings with King Abdullah, President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt, and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority on October 18 due to the days of mourning announced for the lives lost in the hospital explosion in Gaza.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 18.

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on October 18.

October 18

In the morning, upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog of Israel and ChargÃ© d'Affaires ad interim Stephanie L. Hallett of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. Then, he traveled to the David Kempinski Tel Aviv hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel.

During the day, the President met with President Isaac Herzog of Israel to discuss Israel-U.S. relations and underscore U.S. support for Israel in the face of Hamas's attacks.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lod, Israel, arriving in the evening.

In the evening, upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, he traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt to discuss ongoing coordination to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza and mechanisms to ensure the aid is distributed for the benefit of the civilian population. The leaders agreed on the need to preserve stability in the Middle East, prevent escalation of the conflict, and set the circumstances for a durable, permanent peace in the region, and reaffirmed Egypt-U.S. relations.

Later in the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving early the following morning.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2023 Pan American Games in

Santiago, Chile, on October 20: Xavier Becerra (head of delegation); Bernadette M. Meehan; and ChauntÃ© Lowe.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sara E. Hill and John D. Russell to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

The President announced his intention to nominate Johnny C. Gogo to be a U.S. attorney for the Districts of Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joshua S. Levy to be a U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts.

The President announced his intention to nominate Clinton J. Fuchs to be a U.S. marshal for the District of Maryland.

The President announced his intention to nominate David L. Lemmon II to be a U.S. marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia

The President announced his intention to nominate Claria Horn Boom and John Gleeson to be Commissioners on the U.S. Sentencing Commission.

The President declared a major disaster for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Hilary from August 19 through 21.

October 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, ahead of his planned address to the Nation, to discuss Ukraine's ongoing fight to defend its freedom and independence from Russian aggression and underscore continued

U.S. bipartisan support for Ukraine's defense of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democratic future.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden had a telephone conversation with Oday Al- Fayoume, father, and Mahmoud Yousef, uncle, of Wadea Al-Fayoume, the 6-year-old boy who was killed in a stabbing in Plainfield, IL, on October 14, to express their deepest condolences to the Al-Fayoume family as they mourn, offer their prayers that Wadea's mother Hanaan Shahin would make a full recovery from injuries suffered in the stabbing, and emphasize their commitment to continue speaking out against anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, and anti-Muslim hate and violence.

October 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reaffirm U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself and obligation to protect its citizens, while underscoring the importance of operating consistently with the law of war, including the protection of civilians in Gaza caught in the conflict launched by Hamas; discuss the President's visit to Israel earlier in the week, including plans to begin moving humanitarian assistance into Gaza from Egypt; and review ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas, including U.S. citizens, and provide safe passage for U.S. citizens and other civilians in Gaza.

In the afternoon, the President met with President Charles Yvon Michel of the European Council. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell Fontelles of the European Union also attended. Then, he participated in a family photo with President Michel

and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, followed by a "walk and talk" meeting with President von der Leyen in the Rose Garden and along the Colonnade.

Later in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with members of the family of Evanston, IL, residents Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie Raanan, U.S. citizens who were released after being taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 assault against Israel. He also had a telephone conversation with Judith and Natalie to relay that they would have the full support of the U.S. Government as they recover from the ordeal.

In the evening, the President traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where, prior to boarding Air Force One, he answered questions from reporters. Then, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will welcome leaders from the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity to the White House on November 3.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir to be Ambassador to Indonesia.

The President announced his intention to nominate John W. McIntyre to be Ambassador to Eswatini.

October 21

In the afternoon, the President was briefed via telephone on the latest developments in Israel and Gaza by his national security team, including White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer. Later, following Mass at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, he answered questions from reporters.

October 22

In the morning, at the Egg restaurant, the President had breakfast. He and Vice President Kamala D. Harris also received a briefing on the latest developments in Israel and Gaza from their national security team, including Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. "C.Q" Brown, Jr., USAF, White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, and National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss developments in Gaza and surrounding region, welcome the first two convoys of humanitarian assistance into Gaza since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, affirm that there would be continued flow of assistance into Gaza, express appreciation for Israel's support in working toward the release of two Israeli-American hostages from Hamas custody, and review ongoing efforts to secure the release of all the remaining hostages taken by Hamas, including U.S. citizens, and provide for safe passage for U.S. citizens and other civilians in Gaza who wish to depart. He also had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas political-paramilitary organization.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Pope Francis to discuss the situations in Israel and Gaza, condemn the October 7 attack by Hamas against Israeli civilians, affirm the need to protect civilians in Gaza, review the President's recent visit to Israel and efforts to ensure delivery of food, medicine, and other assistance to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis

in Gaza, and emphasize the need to prevent escalation in the region and work toward a durable peace in the Middle East.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on October 23.

The White House announced further details on the visit of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and his partner Jodie Haydon to the White House October 24 and October 25.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Wilmington, DE, on October

27.

October 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to welcome the release of two additional Israeli hostages from Gaza earlier in the day, reaffirm his commitment to ongoing efforts to secure the release of all the remaining hostages taken by Hamas, including U.S. citizens, and provide for safe passage for U.S. citizens and other civilians in Gaza, underscore the need to sustain a continuous flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and update the Prime Minister on U.S. support for Israel and ongoing efforts aimed at regional deterrence, including new U.S. military deployments.

The White House announced further details on the visit of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and his partner Jodie Haydon to the White House October 24 and 25.

October 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, on the South Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and his partner Jodie Haydon. Then, they had dinner and participated in a guestbook signing and official gift exchange.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi to discuss the situation in Middle East, affirm the full U.S. support in defense of regional partners facing terrorist threats, whether from state or nonstate actors, review ongoing diplomatic and military efforts to deter the widening of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, agree on pursuing broader diplomatic efforts to maintain stability across the region and prevent the conflict from expanding, welcome the delivery of humanitarian assistance from Egypt into Gaza, and recognize that much more would be needed for civilians to have sustained access to food, water, and medical assistance. Both leaders welcomed ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and called for their immediate release.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Minnesota on November 1.

October 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, the President and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia had an expanded bilateral meeting.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Michael Johnson to congratulate him on his election as Speaker and express enthusiasm for working together to find common ground on behalf of the Nation. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss

developments in Gaza, ongoing efforts to locate and secure the release of hostages, including U.S. citizens believed to be held by Hamas, measures to ensure safe passage for foreign nationals wishing to depart Gaza as soon as possible, and U.S. support for the continuous flow of humanitarian support to the civilian population in Gaza. The President reiterated Israel's right and responsibility to defend its citizens from terrorism in a manner consistent with international humanitarian law and noted the importance of focusing on the path toward permanent peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed Prime Minister Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon. Then, on the Grand Staircase, they participated in an official photograph. Later, during the state dinner, the President was briefed on the shootings in Lewiston, ME, and had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Janet T. Mills of Maine, Sens. Angus S. King, Sr., and Susan M. Collins, and Rep. Jared F. Golden to discuss the shooting in Lewiston and offer full Federal support.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Florida by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State as a result of Hurricane Ian from September 23 through November 4, 2022.

October 26

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 shootings in Lewiston, ME, from senior advisers.

In the evening, the President dropped by a swearing-in ceremony for the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans and made remarks. He also dropped by the President's Advisory Commission on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders and made remarks. The President thanked the Commission members for their service to the Nation.

During the day, the President met with Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Michael Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries ahead of a White House briefing with congressional leadership and relevant committee chairs on the President's supplemental budget request for national security priorities.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will welcome students from local public schools, military-connected children, and neighborhood families for trick-or-treating and Halloween activities at the White House on October 30.

The President declared a major disaster in Kansas 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 July 14 through 21.

October 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed on the latest developments in Israel and Gaza by his national security team, including National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. "C.Q." Brown, Jr., USAF, Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William J. Burns.

In the afternoon, the President was updated by his senior staff on the latest developments in the response to the shootings in Lewiston, ME. He also spoke with Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher A. Wray to discuss the more than 200 FBI personnel in Maine

supporting the investigation, including the ongoing manhunt, and providing assistance to the victims. The President expressed his appreciation for the courageous work of all the Federal, State and local law enforcement personnel.

In the evening, the President traveled to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight. He also had two telephone conversations with Gov. Janet T. Mills of Maine.

During the day, the President met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi to discuss China-U.S. relations, emphasizing the need to manage competition responsibly and maintain open lines of communication, underscore the importance of working together to address global challenges, and express his condolences for the death of former Premier Li Keqiang of China.

The White House announced that the President will travel to San Francisco, CA, on November 14.

October 29

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss recent developments in Gaza, reiterate Israel's right and responsibility to defend its citizens from terrorism in a manner consistent with international humanitarian law, review ongoing efforts to locate and secure the release of hostages, including

U.S. citizens, held by Hamas, and underscore the need to increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of civilians in Gaza.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt to express appreciation for Egypt's leading role in facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, commit to the acceleration and increase of the flow of assistance in the coming days, and discuss the importance of protecting civilian lives, respecting international humanitarian law, and ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza are not displaced to Egypt or any other nation. The President also briefed President Elisi on U.S. efforts to ensure that regional actors not expand the conflict in Gaza and continuing efforts to secure the release of hostages and affirmed their mutual commitment to set the conditions for a durable and sustainable peace in the Middle East, including the establishment of a Palestinian state.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on October 30.

The White House released further details on the President's travel to Minneapolis, MN, on November 1.

October 30

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to New Castle, DE, where, on the tarmac at the Delaware Air National Guard Base, he answered a reporter's question prior to boarding Air Force One. Then, they returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President and Dr. Biden hosted local public school students, military-connected children, and neighborhood families for trick-or-treating and Halloween activities.

October 31

In the morning, the President met with a bipartisan group of Senators, including Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, Martin T. Heinrich, Todd C. Young, and M. Michael Rounds, to discuss to discuss efforts to ensure trust, safety, and accountability in artificial intelligence development.

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the latest developments in Gaza and their shared commitment to facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza and the resumption of essential services, reiterate the importance of protecting civilian lives and respecting international humanitarian law, agree that Palestinians should not be forcibly displaced outside of Gaza, review urgent mechanisms to stem violence, calm rhetoric, and reduce regional tensions, and affirm their joint commitment to work with other regional partners to set the conditions for a durable and sustainable peace in the Middle East, including the establishment of a Palestinian state.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile to the White House on November 2.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Illinois on November 9.

November 1

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Northfield, MN, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Northfield landing zone, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Timothy J. Walz of Minnesota and his wife Gwen and Mayor Rhonda Pownell of Northfield. Then, he, Gov. Walz, and Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack traveled to Dutch Creek Farms, where he and Secretary Vilsack met with farm owners Brad, Rob Kluver, Rusty, and Nancy Kluver and participated in a tour of the farm. He also participated in a photo line with Gov. Walz, Secretary Vilsack, Minnesota State Attorney General Keith M. Ellison, Mayor Pownell, Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council President Johnny Johnson, and Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Chairwoman Cathy Chevers.

Later in the afternoon, the President, Gov. Walz, and Secretary Vilsack traveled to Minneapolis, MN.

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

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic to the White House on November 2.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Lewiston, ME, on November 3. The President announced his intention to nominate Kurt M. Campbell to be Deputy

Secretary of State.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jacquelyn D. Austin to be a judge on the

U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jacqueline Becerra, Melissa Damian, and David S. Leibowitz to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

The President announced his intention to nominate Julie S. Sneed to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

November 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Lewiston, ME, on November 3.November 3

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, on the South Portico, the President welcomed leaders of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity and participated in a family photograph.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Brunswick, ME, where, upon arrival at the Brunswick Executive Airport, he was joined by Dr. Biden. Then, they traveled to Lewiston, ME, where, upon arrival at the Lewiston landing zone, they were greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Janet

T. Mills, State Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Rachel Talbot Ross of Maine, Mayor Jason J. Levesque of Auburn, ME, and Mayor Carl L. Sheline of Lewiston. Then, at the Schemengees Bar and Grille, they paid their respects at a memorial to the victims of the October 25 shootings there and greeted owner Kathy Lebel. Gov. Mills, Sens. Susan M. Collins and Angus S. King, Sr., Rep. Chellie M. Pingree, and Mayors Sheline and Levesque also participated. Then, at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley, they greeted first responders, nurses, and others on the front lines of the response to the shootings. Later, at Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School, he and Dr. Biden met with families of the victims.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Rehoboth Beach, DE, where, at their residence, they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to New Castle County, DE, on November 6.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Arlington, VA, on November 11.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on November 11 and 12.

d Brigade Operations Sergeant Sgt. Maj. Mark Del Vecchio, USA. Then, he traveled to Bear, DE, where, at the Amtrak Bear Heavy Maintenance Facility, he toured the facility and visited with workers. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

The White House announced that the President will welcome the National Hockey League's Las Vegas Golden Knights to the White House on November 13 to celebrate their 2023 Stanley Cup victory.

November 7

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

In the afternoon, at the Showroom event space, the President toured demonstrations of the "American Possibilities: A White House Demo Day" exposition showcasing Federal support for research and development with Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Arati Prabhakar and demonstration leads Vincent Romanin, Brandon Prestwood, and Allison Fundis. While viewing the displays, he also answered a reporter's question.

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Andrew G. Beshear of Kentucky to congratulate him on his reelection. He also had a telephone conversation with former State Rep. Cherelle L. Parker of Pennsylvania to congratulate her on her election as mayor of Philadelphia, PA. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Gabriel Amo, former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, to congratulate him for his election victory in the first congressional district of Rhode Island.

During the day, the President recorded an interview with Anderson Cooper of CNN's "All There Is" podcast for later broadcast online.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Belvidere, IL, on November 9.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo of Indonesia to the White House on November 13.

November 8

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

During the day, the President dropped by a meeting with former college football players and advocates, including Andrew Luck, Rod Gilmore, Keith Marshall, Jordan Meachum, Kevin Negandhi, Desmond Howard, and Ryan Clark on efforts to protect college football players through better safety standards, representation, and compensation. National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen K. Benjamin also attended. He also met with a group of Senators, including Sens. Lindsey O. Graham, Benjamin L. Cardin, Richard Blumenthal, Cory A. Booker, Katie Boyd Britt, Susan M. Collins, Christopher A. Coons, John F. Reed, and Daniel S. Sullivan, who recently traveled to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to discuss their trip and the situations in Israel and Gaza.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Belvidere, IL, on November 9.

November 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Rockford, IL, where, upon arrival at the Chicago Rockford International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Jay R. "J.B." Pritzker of Illinois, Mayor Thomas P. McNamara of Rockford, and Chicago Rockford International Airport Executive Director Mike Dunn. Then, he, Gov. Pritzker, Reps.

William G. Foster and Eric Sorenson, Mayor McNamara, and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su traveled to Belvidere, IL, where, at the Boone County Community Building Complex, he participated in a photo line with Acting Secretary Su, Reps. Foster and Sorenson, State Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois, Mayor McNamara, and Mayor Clinton Morris of Belvidere and participated in separate interviews with the COURIER and More Perfect Union.

In the afternoon, the President and Gov. Pritzker traveled to Chicago, IL. Later, at the Chicago Midway International Airport, prior to boarding Marine One en route to O'Hare International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago and President of the Board of Commissioners Toni R. Preckwinkle of Cook County, IL.

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

The White House announced that the President will meet with President Xi Jinping of China on November 15.

The President announced his intention to nominate Dafna Hochman Rand to be Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

The President announced his intention to nominate Corey Anne Tellez to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Legislative Affairs.

November 10

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Sultan Haytham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman to discuss the latest developments in Gaza, the importance of sustained humanitarian access, and the centrality of protecting civilians, consistent with international humanitarian law, as Israel responds to Hamas's heinous terrorist attack on October 7, emphasize

the priority of deterring threats from any state or nonstate actor seeking to expand the conflict and need to push for peace in the Middle East, including the establishment of a Palestinian state, and reaffirm Oman-U.S. relations, including working toward an increase in bilateral trade and investment, with the President thanking Sultan Haitham for his personal leadership and support for the United Nationsâmediated truce in Yemen.

November 11

In the morning, on the State Floor, the President and Dr. Biden hosted veterans and members of the military community to commemorate Veterans Day, and the President delivered remarks. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su, Secretary of Transportation Peter P.M. Buttigieg, Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, Administrator of the Small Business Administration Isabella Casillas Guzman, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Tanya Bradsher also attended. f 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 Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough, Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp, USA, commanding general, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Military District of Washington, Maj. Gen. Michele H. Bredenkamp, commanding general, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Karen Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director, Army National Military Cemeteries and Office of Army Cemeteries, and Duane Sarmiento, national commander in chief, Veterans of Foreign Wars, also attended.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC. Later, they traveled to Greenville, DE. Later, following Mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, he visited the adjacent cemetery where his son Beau is buried. He remained overnight at his residence.

November 12

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss the need to protect innocent civilians and ongoing efforts to increase the continuous flow of urgently needed humanitarian assistance into Gaza, welcome the $100 million commitment from the Gulf Cooperation Council to support the humanitarian response, and express appreciation to Qatar and Sheikh Tamim personally for his efforts to secure the release of hostages from Hamas, including two U.S. citizens, and the ongoing efforts to secure additional releases, and condemn the holding of hostages by Hamas, including many young children. The President affirmed his vision for a future Palestinian state, with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side with equal measures of stability and dignity, and noted Hamas's status as a longtime impediment to that outcome.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on November 13.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to San Francisco, CA, from November 14 through 17.

November 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC.

In the afternoon, on the West Wing Portico, the President welcomed President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo of Indonesia.

The White House announced that the President will meet with President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico in San Francisco, CA, on November 17.

November 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to San Francisco, CA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the San Francisco International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Rep. Kevin Mullin, and Mayor London N. Breed of San Francisco. Then, he traveled to the Fairmont San Francisco hotel. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the situations in Israel and Gaza and ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, including children and U.S. citizens.

In the evening, at the Fairmont hotel, the President remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will host the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6 and 7.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Mohamed Muizzu as President of Maldives in MalÃ©, Maldives, on November 17: Samantha Power (head of delegation); Hugo Yon; and Sarah Ladislaw.

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

The President made additional disaster assistance available to Vermont by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal undertaken in the State as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 7 through 21.

November 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Woodside, CA, where, at the Filoli estate, he participated in a greeting with President Xi Jinping of China.

In the afternoon, at the Filoli estate, the President had an expanded bilateral meeting with President Xi. Then, they had a working lunch. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan; and Director of the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party Cai Qi and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi of China also attended. Later, they took a walk through the grounds, and President Biden answered a reporter's question. During their meetings, they discussed China-U.S. relations, bilateral cooperation to combat global illicit drug manufacturing and trafficking, including synthetic drugs such as fentanyl, the resumption of high-level military-to-military communication, the need to address the risks of artificial intelligence, tensions over the political status of Taiwan, and issues concerning trade, intellectual property, and worker protections. President Biden stressed U.S. support for a free and open Indo-Pacific, ongoing assistance to Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression and to Israel in its operations against Hamas in Gaza, and human rights globally, including in China. The leaders also discussed plans for increasing scheduled passenger flights between the two countries, facilitating expanded people-to-people ties, and accelerating concrete climate actions, including national targets to reduce emissions.

In the evening, the President traveled to San Francisco, CA, where, at the Exploratorium museum, the President participated in a photo line with Gov. Gavin C. Newsom, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, and State Treasurer Fiona Ma of California, Sens. Alejandro Padilla and Laphonza

Butler, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, and Mayor London Breed and City Attorney David Chui of San Francisco. Later, at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, he remained overnight.

The President announced his intention to nominate Nicole G. Berner and Adeel A. Mangi to be judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

The President announced his intention to nominate Amy M. Baggio to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

The President announced his intention to nominate Cristal C. Brisco and Gretchen S. Lund to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sherri Beatty-Arthur, Erin C. Johnston, and Ray D. McKenzie to be judges on the District of Columbia Superior Court.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy: Nancy Duff Campbell; Joyce M. Johnson; Peter V. Neffenger; and Maritza SÃ¡enz Ryan.

The President announced his intention to appoint Andrew N. Cedar, Peter A. Selfridge, and Leland Ware as members of the Commission on Presidential Scholars.

The President announced his intention to appoint Shakuntla L. Bhaya and Neil H. MacBride as members of Council of the Administrative Conference of the U.S.

The President announced his intention to appoint David E. Price as a member of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

The President announced his intention to appoint Randa Elias Arabo, Mary Ann Walker Aguirre, and Christine M. Warnke as members of the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts.

November 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, at the George R. Moscone Convention Center, the President participated in a family photograph with leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) nations and guests. Later, also at the Moscone Convention Center, he participated in a family photograph with leaders of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) nations. Then, he posed for photographs with President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan. The President also met with Prime Minister Kishida to discuss global and regional security issues and to advance bilateral security and economic cooperation. The leaders condemned Hamas's attacks on Israel, affirmed Israel's right to defend itself, and called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians; underscored their joint resolve to continue supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia as a democratic, independent, sovereign, and secure nation; reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, the Korean Peninsula, and the East and South China Seas; resolved to work together to address shared challenges and advance the shared vision for a free and open Indo- Pacific; and highlighted increasing economic cooperation, including the advancement of the IPEF format. Later, he traveled to the Fairmont San Francisco hotel.

In the evening, following the dinner for APEC nation leaders and heads of delegation at the Legion of Honor museum, the President and Dr. Biden returned to the Fairmont hotel, where they remained overnight. He also signed H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024.

During the day, the President and Dr. Biden called into a Democratic National Committee (DNC) and campaign staff meeting to express their appreciation to law enforcement who kept everyone inside the DNC safe last night as protests outside the building turned violent, including staff and Members of Congress, thank the staff for all they do, and wish them a happy Thanksgiving.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads in Norfolk, VA, on November 19.

November 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA, arriving in the evening.

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 Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss the need for all hostages held by Hamas to be released without further delay, ongoing efforts to increase the flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and Israel's decision to resume fuel deliveries for lifesaving aid.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Norfolk, VA, on November 19.

The White House announced that the President will hold the Thanksgiving turkey presentation ceremony at the White House on November 20.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Nantucket, MA, from November 21 through 26.

The President announced the designation of Bernadette M. Meehan as the head of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile, on November 17.

The President announced his intention to appoint W. Kimryn Rathmell as Director of the National Cancer Institute.

November 18

In the afternoon, at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and his sister Valerie Biden Owens attended Mass. He remained overnight at his residence in Greenville, DE.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Norfolk, VA, on November 19.

The President declared an emergency in the U.S. Virgin Islands and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Territory response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from elevated levels of lead and copper in the water supply beginning on October 25 and continuing.

November 19

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Naval Station Norfolk, VA, where, upon arrival, they were greeted on the tarmac by Rep. Robert C. Scott, Mayor Kenneth C. Alexander of Norfolk, VA, Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command Adm. Daryl Caudle, USN, and his wife Donna, Fleet Master Chief MCPO John Perryman, USN, and his wife Angela,

Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Janet H. Days, USN, and her husband Ron, and Command Master Chief MCPO Angelo Rappa, USN. He also answered a reporter's question. Later, in the Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron 15 hanger, they served a Thanksgiving meal for military leadership, Active Duty servicemembers and their families, and families of deployed servicemembers and visited and posed for photographs with attendees.

Later in the afternoon, prior to departure from Naval Station Norfolk, the President and Dr. Biden were greeted by Adm. Caudle and Mrs. Caudle and MCPO Perryman and Mrs. Perryman. Then, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

November 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President declared a major disaster in Illinois and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on September 17 and 18.

November 21

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he was briefed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, and Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration Anne Milgram on administration efforts to address the trafficking of illicit fentanyl, tackle the global crisis posed by synthetic drugs, and its request that Congress provide additional funds to strengthen addiction treatment, overdose prevention measures, and recovery support services across the country. The President also made remarks.

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.

During the day, the President recorded separate interviews with Tony "El Tigre" Arias and Idelfonso "El Kitito" Armenta of La Campesina Network, Erica Campbell of the "Get Up!

Mornings With Erica Campbell" program, and Rickey Smiley of "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" for later broadcast.

The President announced the designation of Michal J. Fitzpatrick as the head of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa AzÃn as President of Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador, on November 23.

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 Tropical Storm Hilary from August 19 through 21.

November 22

During the day, the President was briefed on the vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge Port of Entry on the U.S. side of the Canada-U.S. border crossing in Niagara Falls, NY. He also had a telephone conversation with President-elect Javier Gerardo Milei of Argentina to congratulate him on his election, applaud the conduct of the election as a testament to the strength of Argentina's democratic institutions, and discuss Argentina-U.S. relations. He also had separate telephone conversations with Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt to express his appreciation for the deal reached on the release of hostages held by Hamas in conjunction with a humanitarian pause in the fighting in Gaza, Palestinian Territories, reiterate the importance of protecting civilian lives, respecting international humanitarian law, and increasing and sustaining

humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, and agree to continue close consultation on setting the conditions for peace in the Middle East. President Biden thanked Amir Tamim for Qatar's role in negotiating the agreement, discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu the importance of maintaining calm along the Lebanese border as well as in the West Bank, and reiterated to President Elsisi that under no circumstances would the U.S. permit the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza or the West Bank, the besiegement of Gaza, or the redrawing of the borders of Gaza, affirmed that under no circumstances could Gaza remain a sanctuary for Hamas imperil any durable peace, and recognized Egypt's essential role in setting the conditions for that outcome.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Atlanta, GA, on November 28.

November 23

In the morning, at the Nantucket Fire Station, the President and Dr. Biden visited with local firefighters and first responders, thanked them for their service, presented them with pumpkin pies, and posed for photographs. They also had separate telephone conversations with deployed

U.S. servicemembers from each branch of the military to thank them for their service and wish them a happy Thanksgiving.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden returned to the vacation residence of David Rubenstein, where they remained overnight.

November 24

In the morning, the President was briefed multiple times by his national security team on the latest developments regarding the release of hostages from Gaza.

In the afternoon, at the Brotherhood of the Thieves restaurant bar, the President and Dr. Biden had lunch with their daughter Ashley, their grandchildren, and other members of their family. Then, he stopped in Nantucket Bookworks, purchased a copy of Heather Cox Richardson's "Democracy Awakening," spoke to reporters, and visited Craftmasters of Nantucket, Jewelers' Gallery, and other local shops. His granddaughters Naomi K. Biden Neal, Finnegan J. Biden, and other members of his family accompanied him. Later, at the top of Main Street, he and Dr. Biden attended the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony with members of their family.

Then, they returned to the vacation residence of David M. Rubenstein, cofounder and nonexecutive chairman of the board of the Carlyle Group.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden visited a neighbor. They remained overnight at their vacation residence.

November 25

In the morning, the President was briefed on the implementation of the deal to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Palestinian Territories, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. He also had a telephone conversation with Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Muhammad bin Abd al-Rahman Al Thani of Qatar to discuss the hostage-prisoner exchange and humanitarian pause in Gaza and efforts to overcome any hurdles that might hamper full implementation of the negotiated plan.

In the afternoon, in Nantucket, MA, the President and Dr. Biden visited Alice Walk, Atlantic Nantucket, Murray's Toggery Shop, and David Chase clothing boutiques, Mitchell's Book Corner, and several other local shops in observation of Small Business Saturday and the President answered a reporter's question. Their daughter Ashley, granddaughters Maisy and Naomi K. Biden Neal and her husband Peter Neal, son Hunter and his son Beau, and other members of their

family accompanied them. Later, at St. Mary Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church, he attended Mass.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to the vacation residence of David M. Rubenstein, cofounder and nonexecutive chairman of the board of the Carlyle Group, where they remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Denver and Pueblo, CO, on November 28 and 29.

November 26

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Nantucket Memorial Airport, where, prior to boarding Air Force One, he greeted a group of Massachusetts State Police officers and handed out challenge coins. Then, they returned to Washington, DC. Their son Hunter, daughter in law Melissa Cohen, and grandson Beau accompanied them. The President also spoke with family members of Abigail Mor Edan, a 4-year-old Israeli-American girl, who was included among the hostages released earlier in the day by Hamas in Gaza.

During the day, the President was briefed on the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent who were injured in a shooting in Burlington, VT, on November 25. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the situation in Gaza and welcome the release of hostages by Hamas over the weekend as well as the pause in fighting and surge in additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Atlanta, GA, on November 28 and Denver and Pueblo, CO, on November 28 and 29.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President JoÃ£o Manuel GonÃ§alves LourenÃ§o of Angola to the White House on November 30.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will participate in the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on November 30.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host a reception for Kennedy Center Honorees at the White House and attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors on December 3.

November 27

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was also briefed by National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan on the negotiated extension of the pause in fighting in Gaza, Palestinian Territories.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Mayor Miro Weinberger of Burlington, VT, to discuss the November 25 shooting in Burlington.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Pueblo, CO, on November 29.

November 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Marietta, GA. Former President William J. Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and former Sen. Charles S. Robb accompanied them. Upon arrival at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, they were greeted on the tarmac by Sens. T. Jonathan Ossoff and Raphael G. Warnock, Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta, GA, and 94th Airlift Wing

Commander Col. Michael B. Parks, USAF, and Command Chief Master Sergeant CCM Natalie

L. Gray, USAF. Then, they traveled to Atlanta, GA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, where they attended a tribute service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff, former President Clinton and First Lady Clinton, former First Ladies Obama, Melania Trump, and Laura Bush, former Sen. Robb and his wife Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, and Gov. Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and his wife Marty also attended. Prior to the service, at the church's Glenn School for Young Children, the President and Dr. Biden joined Vice President Harris and Mr. Emhoff in a private greeting with former President James E. Carter, Jr., and members of the Carter family.

Later, in the afternoon, at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, prior to boarding Air Force One, the President greeted former Sen. Robb, his wife Lynda, and former First Lady Obama. Then, he traveled to Denver, CO. Upon arrival at the Denver International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Jared S. Polis of Colorado and Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver.

In the evening, at the Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel, the President remained overnight.

The White House announced that the President will travel to the Boston, MA, area on December 5.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on December

10.

November 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Pueblo, CO.

In the afternoon, following arrival at the Pueblo Memorial Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper and Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar of Pueblo. Then, at a CS Wind America manufacturing facility, he toured tower factory operations with Gov. Jared S. Polis of Colorado, Sen. Hickenlooper, Mayor Gradisar, and CS Wind Pueblo Production Manager Tony Salerno, Engineering and Maintenance Manager Tracy Vavra, cutting floater Debra Velasquez, and Assistant Production Manager Joe Valdez and greeted employees. He also participated in a photo line with Gov. Polis, Sen. Hickenlooper, Mayor Gradisar, and South Korea's Ambassador to the U.S. Cho Hyun-dong. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on December

11.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Mohammed bin

Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates to discuss U.A.E.-U.S. relations, express appreciation to the U.A.E. for organizing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties in Dubai, which Vice President Kamala D. Harris and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John F. Kerry, among others, would attend on President Biden's behalf, and review the situation in the Middle East region, with both leaders welcoming the recent hostage deal and negotiated pause in hostilities in Gaza, which enabled a surge in humanitarian assistance. He also had a telephone conversation with Yehuda Beinin, father of Liat Beinin Atzili, an Israel-American citizen who was recently released from captivity in Gaza.

November 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kris Sarri to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.

The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas C. Schmidt to be Director of Operational Test and Evaluation at the Department of Defense.

The President announced his intention to nominate Juan Carlos Iturregui to be Ambassador to the Dominican Republic.

The President announced his intention to nominate Deven Parekh to be a member on the Development Finance Corporation Board of Directors.

December 1

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

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on December 10.

December 2

The White House announced that the President will travel to Las Vegas, NV, on December 8 and Los Angeles, CA, from December 8 through 10.

December 3

In the evening, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the President and Dr.

Biden attended the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors Gala.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Las Vegas, NV, on December 8 and Los Angeles, CA, from December 8 through 10.

December 4

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing. The Vice President also briefed the President on her recent travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and her diplomatic work with respect to the Gaza conflict and Israeli military operations.

In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Dr. Biden hosted the Congressional

Ball.

December 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Boston, MA. Upon arrival at the Boston Logan International Airport, they were greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Weston, MA. Later, he traveled to Boston. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

December 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he participated in a videoconference with the leaders of Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to discuss multilateral support for Ukraine in its fight for independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, threats to freedom of navigation in the Middle East region, including Houthi rebel attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea, and other global challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, and artificial intelligence. President Biden thanked the leaders for their support of Israel, their cooperation in stemming the

spread of regional conflict, mulilateral efforts to surge humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and their collective interest in advancing a durable, lasting peace based on a two-state solution. He also thanked Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan for his leadership of the Gâ7 over the past year and welcomed Italy's Gâ7 Presidency next year under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer, and Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics Michael Pyle also attended.

In the afternoon, at the Department of the Interior, prior to his remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit, the President participated in a photo line with Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland and Tribal leaders.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Javier Gerardo Milei as President of Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 10: Jennifer M. Granholm (head of delegation); Marc R. Stanley; Carlos Monje; Andrew E. Light; and Juan Sebastian Gonzalez.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Las Vegas, NV, on December 8.

December 7

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 discuss developments in Gaza, express concern for the hostages remaining in captivity there, reiterate that the International Committee of the Red Cross must be permitted access to remaining hostages held by Hamas, underscore the importance of continued flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, emphasize the need to protect civilians and separate the civilian population from Hamas fighters, and repeat his concern about extremist violence committed against Palestinians in the West Bank.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the situation in Gaza, reiterate his commitment to facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza, thank the King for Jordan's partnership in this effort, affirm their mutual commitment to work with regional partners to set the conditions for peace in the Middle East, including the establishment of a Palestinian state, and express appreciation for the King's role in promoting regional stability.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Los Angeles, CA, from December 8 through 10.

December 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Las Vegas, NV, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Harry Reid International Airport, the President was greeted on the tarmac by Culinary Workers Union Local 226 President Diana Valles and members Mirian Cervantes and Telma Rizo Vazquez. Then, at the Carpenters International Training Center, he met with students and community members from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to discuss the shooting that took place on campus on December 6. Prior to his remarks on investments in high-speed rail, he also participated in a photo line with Gov. Joseph Lombardo and State Attorney General Aaron Ford of Nevada, Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacklyn S. Rosen, and Reps. Constadina A. Titus, Suzanne K. Lee, and Steven A. Horsford.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Santa Monica, CA. Upon arrival at the Santa Monica Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California, Rep. Ted

W. Lieu, Mayor Karen R. Bass of Los Angeles, CA, Mayor Gleam Davis of Santa Monica, CA, and Chair of Board of Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath of Los Angeles County, CA.

In the evening, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, where, at the Cameo Beverly Hills hotel, he remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Los Angeles, CA, from December 8 through 10.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on December 11.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will host a Hannukah reception at the White House on December 11.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, from December 16 through 17.

December 9

In the morning, the President traveled to Beverly Hills, CA, where, at a private residence, he attended a campaign meeting.

In the afternoon, at the residence of Lyn and Norman M. Lear, the President attended a shiva in honor of Mr. Lear's death on December 6. Later, he returned to the Cameo Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

Later in the afternoon, at a private residence in Brentwood, the President attended a campaign meeting. Then, he traveled to Pacific Palisades, CA.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Los Angeles, where, at the Cameo hotel, they remained overnight.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on December 11.

December 10

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

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Philadelphia, PA, on December 11.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on December 16.

The White House announce that the President will welcome President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to the White House on December 12.

December 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Upon arrival at the Philadelphia International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Joshua D. Shapiro of Pennsylvania and his wife Lori, Rep. Madeleine C. Dean, Mayor James F. Kenney of Philadelphia, and former Rep. Robert A. Brady. Then, he, Gov. Shapiro, and Mayor Kenney traveled to Engine 13 Firehouse.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Sen. Christopher A. Coons and Rep. Dean accompanied him.

In the evening, in the Oval Office, prior to the White House Hannukah reception, the President met with Marion Wiesel, Saul Dreier, and three other Holocaust survivors.

December 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also met with the family members of U.S. citizens who were taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attacks on Israel, with some participants joining by telephone. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer also attended.

The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on December 9.

December 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD. Later, he returned to Washington,

DC.

Later in the afternoon, the President met with crewmembers of the *Artemis II *mission and

their families, who thanked the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris for their leadership.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the importance of strengthening the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance, including welcoming Sweden as an ally as soon as possible and further enhancing Turkey's NATO interoperability, express support for recent constructive diplomatic steps between Greece and Turkey, and discuss the war in Gaza, Israel's right to defend itself, and the need to increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza and protect civilians.

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

20.

The President announced the designation of Claire A. Pierangelo as the head of a

Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Andry Rajoelina as President of Madagascar in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on December 16.

December 15

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.

During the day, in the Map Room, the President recorded an interview with Conan O'Brien for his podcast "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" for later broadcast online. In the Oval Office, they also posed for photographs. He also met with former Secretary of Defense Charles T. Hagel.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on December 17.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Bethesda, MD, on December

19.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Milwaukee, WI, on December 20.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Camp David, MD, on December 23.

December 17

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to their residence in Greenville, DE. In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, at Biden-

Harris 2024 campaign headquarters, they had dinner with campaign staff. Prior to departing

Wilmington, the President answered a reporter's question. Later, they returned to their residence in Greenville, where they remained overnight.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to pay respects upon the death of Amir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on December 17: Lloyd J. Austin III (head of delegation); Karen Hideko Sasahara; and Victoria J. Nuland.

December 18

In the morning, at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, the President and Dr. Biden attended a private memorial Mass. Their daughter Ashley, son Hunter, daughter in law Melissa Cohen, grandson Beau, and other members of their family also attended. Following Mass, the President and members of his family 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. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wilmington, DE, where, at Rocco Italian Grill and Sports Bar, he had lunch with his son Hunter, grandson Beau, and friends. Later, he and Hunter stopped in Indulgence Jewelers. Then, he returned to Greenville, DE, where, at his residence, he remained overnight.

December 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he returned to Washington,

DC.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ann Marie McIff Allen to be a judge on

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

The President announced his intention to nominate Susan M. Bazis to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ernesto Gonzalez and Leon Schydlower to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.

The President announced his intention to nominate Kelly H. Rankin to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robin M. Meriweather to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph R. Adams to be a U.S. marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gary D. Grimes to be a U.S. marshal for the Western District of Arkansas.

December 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Milwaukee, WI. Upon arrival at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac by Gov. Anthony S. Evers of Wisconsin and his wife Kathy, Mayor Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and 128th Air Refueling Wing Commander Col. Adria P. Zuccaro, USAF. Then, at Hero Plumbing, LLC, he met with Chief Executive Officer Rashawn Spivey and team members Joshua Reich, Miguel Mercado, Anthony Walton, and Danny Balderas to discuss their experience replacing lead service lines.

In the afternoon, the President, Mr. Spivey, and his team members traveled to the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, the President visited the press cabin with White Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Senior Adviser Anita B. Dunn to wish the traveling pool happy holidays and hand out cookies.

The President announced his intention to nominate Irving W. Bailey II to be a member on the Board of Directors of the Development Finance Corporation.

December 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with President AndrÃ©s Manuel LÃ³pez Obrador of Mexico to discuss ongoing efforts to manage migratory flows in the Western Hemisphere and the need for additional enforcement actions to allow key ports of entry to be reopened across the Mexico-U.S. border. President Biden also requested that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall travel to Mexico in the coming days to meet with President LÃ³pez Obrador to discuss further joint actions to address current border challenges.

December 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon of Spain to congratulate him on his recent reelection and affirm the enduring friendship between the U.S. and Spain, including our close defense and security cooperation. They also discussed the situation in Israel and Gaza, committed to working together to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza, stressed the importance of ensuring the conflict does not expand in the region, and condemned ongoing Houthi attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Children's National Hospital, the President and Dr. Biden were greeted by President and Chief Executive Officer Michelle Riley-Brown and participated in a photo line. Then, they were escorted by patient Sumukh Arunkumar to the hospital's Costco Wholesale Atrium, where they met with patients, parents, and hospital staff, and Dr. Biden read "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Camp David, MD, on December 23.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to St. Croix, VI, on December 27.

December 23

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

His son Hunter, daughter in law Melissa Cohen, grandson Beau, daughter Ashley, and other members of his family accompanied him.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss Israeli military operations in Gaza, with the President emphasizing the need to protect the civilian population, support the humanitarian aid operation, and allow civilians to move safely away from areas of ongoing fighting. They also review ongoing efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to St.

Croix, VI, on December 27.

The President declared a major disaster in Utah and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 1 through 27.

December 24

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden participated in phone calls with children calling the North American Aerospace Defense (NORAD) Command's "Santa Tracker" program.

December 25

In the morning, the President was briefed on the drone attack in northern Iraq that wounded three U.S. servicemembers, and he ordered the Department of Defense to prepare response options against the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, which claimed credit for the attack.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary of Defense Lloyd

J. Austin III and other members of his national security team, received a briefing on response options to the drone attack in northern Iraq, and directed airstrikes against three locations occupied by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups focused specifically on unmanned aerial drone activities.

During the day, the President and Dr. Biden had separate telephone conversations with deployed U.S. servicemembers from each branch of the military to thank them for their service and wish them a merry Christmas.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on December 26.

December 26

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.

December 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to St. Croix, VI, arriving in the afternoon. Their granddaughter Natalie accompanied them.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the vacation residence of their friends Bill and Connie Neville, where they remained overnight. Their granddaughter Natalie accompanied them.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, including U.S. citizens, and facilitate increased and sustained flows of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to St.

Croix, VI, from December 27 through 31.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to the Philadelphia, PA, area on January 6, 2024.

December 29

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC, on January 2.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Wilmington, DE, on January 5.

December 30

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Christiansted, VI, where, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, he attended Mass. Then, he returned to his vacation residence, where he remained overnight.

In the evening, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Christiansted, where, at an office space, they recorded an interview with Ryan Seacrest for ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest" program for later broadcast. Then, at the Too.Chez Restaurant and Bar, they had dinner with their granddaughter Natalie. Later, outside the restaurant, before entering the motorcade, the President answered questions from reporters. Then, they returned to their vacation residence, where they remained overnight.

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Perez-Castejon, Pedro; Sanchez, Felix R.; SÃ¡nchez, Pedro PÃ©rez-CastejÃ³n; Sanders, Bernard; Sanders, Sarah Huckabee; Sandu, Maia; Santucci, James; Sarmiento, Duane; Sarri, Kris; Sasahara, Karen Hideko; Satterfield, David H.; Saval, Nikil; Saxe, Torrence W.; Sayet, Madeline Fielding; Saylor, Shannon; Scalise, Stephen J.; Scanlon, Mary Gay; Scarborough, Joe; Schatz, Brian E.; Schmidt, Douglas C.; Schoenfeld Harrington, Susan; Scholz, Olaf; Schroeder, Christopher H.; Schumer, Charles E.; Schydlower, Leon; Scot, Phil; Scott, Bernice G.; Scott, Brandon; Scott, David A.; Scott, Dean; Scott, Frank, Jr.; Scott, Phil; Scott, Richard L.; Scott, Robert C.; Scott, Shonda Y.; Seacrest, Ryan; Seitz, Mark J.; Selfridge, Peter A.; Semper, Jamel K.; Semple Umsted, Jane; Senior, James; Serunjogi, Ham K.; Sestak, Joan; Sewell, Terrycina A.; Sfraga, Mike; Shaheen, C. Jeanne; Shaheen, Stefany; Shahin, Hanaan; Shampaine, Nicole; Shapiro, Joshua D.; Shapiro, Lori; Sharpton, Alfred C., Jr.; Shaw, John E.; Shea, Dorothy C.; Sheline, Carl L.; Shelton, Jason L.; Sherriff, Kirk E.; Sherwood-Randall, Elizabeth D.; Shetty, Jay; Shierholz, Heidi; Shirley, Kimberly Richter; Shmyhal, Denys; Shore, Billy; Shuler, Elizabeth H.; Siddique, Zayn; Siebel Newsom, Jennifer; Sierra, Horacio; Siewiera, Jacek; Silfen, Molly; Simina, Wesley W.; Simon, Mary; Simons, Liz; Simonyte, Ingrida; Simpson, Rose; Sinema, Kyrsten L.; Sing, David K.; Singer, Michelle W.; Singh, Shamina; Singh, Vijay Kumar; Siskel, Edward N.; Skaisgiryte, Asta; Slacik, Claudia; Slaughter, Rebecca K.; Sloan, Harry E.; Sloat, Amanda L.; Smiley, Rickey; Smith, Anna Deavere; Smith, Chris; Smith, Julianne; Smith, Micah W.J.; Smith, Mike; Smith, Richard "Mouse"; Smith, Tina F.; Smith, Vern; Smyre, Calvin; Sneed, Julie S.; Solomonov, Michael; Solomont, Alan D.; Son, Nguyen Ky; Sorenson, Eric; Soto, Darren M.; Spaddy, Brittany; Speight, Nancy Anderson; Stabenow, Deborah A.; Stanford, Joe; Stanley, Marc R.; Stansbury, Melanie A.; Stanton, Gregory J.; Starks, Geoffrey A.; Stassum, Keivan G.; Stefanchuk, Ruslan; Steinmeier, Frank-Walter; Stevenson, Patrick; Stewart-Cousins, Andrea; Stockwell, Melissa; Stofan, Ellen R.; Stoltenberg, Jens; Stone, Laura; Stoney, Levar; StÃ¸re, Jonas Gahr; Storey, Jeffrey K.; Stratton, Juliana; Street, Sharif; Su, Julie A.; Subramaniam, Rajesh; Sucher, Robert A.; Sudani, Mohammed Shia al-; Sudani, Muhammad Shia' al-; Sullivan, Daniel S.; Sullivan, Jacob J.; Sullivan, John J.; Summerlin, Suzanne E.; Summerow Dumas, Stephanie; Sunak, Rishi; Susman, Ellen; Suthers, John; Svyrydenko, Yuliia; Sweatt, Loren; Swig, Steven L.; Sybiha, Andriy; Syptak-Ramnath, Stephanie; Szcepanowski, Marek; Szlosberg-Landis, Nina; Tabung, Fred K.; Talbot Ross, Rachel; Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir; Tamminen, Josh; Tanden, Neera N.; Tanielian, Terri; Tate, Joe; Taylor, Larry L.; Taylor, Margaret L.; Taylor, Robert; Teel, Luke J.; Tellez, Corey A.; Terrell, Louisa M.; Terrell, Luisa M.; Texeira, Jack D.; Thanedar, Shri; Theodore, Merlin; Thomas, Corey E.; Thomas, Heather; Thomas-Greenfield, Linda; Thompson, Bennie G.; Thompson, Glenn W. "G.T."; Thompson, Kenny D., Jr.; Thompson, Mark A.; Thompson, Trait; ThÆ°á»ng, VÃµ VÄn; Tien, John; Tillis, Thomas R.; Tinubu, Bola; Tinubu, Bola Ahmed; Titus, A. Constadina; Titus, Constadina A.; Tlaib, Rashida H.; Tokuda, Jill N.; Tolhurst, Jennifer; Tom, Christian L.; TomÃ©, Carol; Toner, Mark C.; Torres Small, Xochitl; Torres, Norma J.; Tran, Huu Can; Trudeau, Justin P.J.; Trump, Donald J.; Trump, Melania; Trung, Le Hoai; Trychon, Eric J.; Tsay, Brandon; Tsikhanouskaya, Svyatlana; Tu, Eugene L.; Tuan, Nguyen Ngoc; Turley, Michael J.; Turner, Julie; Udall, Thomas S.; Uyeda, Mark Toshiro; Valderrama, Kris; Valdes, Susan; Valdez, Joe; Valles, Diana; Van Roo, Bart T.;

VanHerck, Glen D.; Vaqueiro, Julio; Varadkar, Leo; Vargas, Nora; Variava, Heather C.; Vavra, Tracy; Vazquez, Telma Rizo; Velasquez, Debra; Ventura, Brad; Verde, Juan; Vilsack, Thomas J.; Vohra, Aseem; von der Leyen, Ursula; Wade, Joseph; Wade, Judy; Walden, Dana; Wallace, Nicolle; Walsh, Brendan; Walsh, Joe; Walsh, Martin J.; Walsh, Rose Conway; Walton, Anthony; Walz, Gus; Walz, Gwen; Walz, Timothy J.; Wamble, Jabari; Wang Yi; Wang, Lisa; Ward, Harvey; Ward, Wanda E.; Ware, Leland; Warner, Mark R.; Warnke, Christine M.; Warnock, Raphael G.; Warren, Alvin Harlyn; Warwick, Alvin; Washburn, Elizabeth Rodke; Washington, Kerry; Waters, Daniel R.; Waters, T.K.; Watford, Bevlee A.; Weeks, Wendell P.; Weinberger, Miro; Weir, Seamus; Welch, Kenneth T.; Wells, Rodney; Wells, RowVaughn; West, Chuck; Wexton, Jennifer L.; Wheeler, Manuelito; Wheeler, Steward; Whitaker, Michael G.; White, David E., Jr.; White, Franklin C.; Whiting, Stephen N.; Whitmer, Gretchen E.; Who, Betty; Wicker, Roger F.; Widodo, Joko "Jokowi"; Wiesel, Marion; Wilcox, Gwynne A.; Wiley, Benaree "Bennie" Pratt; Williams, Daryle; Williams, Jimmy A., Jr.; Williams, Jimmy A., Sr.; Williams, Tim; Willoughby, Charles J., Jr.; Wilmerding, John; Wilson, Bradford P.; Wilson, Jenny; Wiseman, Reid; Wood Laihow, Amanda; Woodhouse, Erik; Woodruff, Judy; Workman, Chad E.; Worthe, Jeffrey; Wray, Christopher A.; Wu, Michelle; Xi Jinping; Yamada, Kenji; Yarl, Ralph; Yellen, Janet L.; Yermak, Andriy; Yon, Hugo; Yoon Suk Yeol; Young, Kevin; Young, Shalanda D.; Young, Todd C.; Youngblood, Kneeland C.; Yousef, Mahmoud; Yu, Pauline; Yuzaki, Hidehiko; Zakaria, Fareed; Zapolskas, Petras; Zelenska, Olena; Zelenskyy, Volodymyr; Zients, Jeffrey D.; Zola, Gary P.; Zuccaro, Adria P.; Zuppi, Matteo Maria, Cardinal*.*

Subjects: "American Born Chinese," White House screening; "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast; "Flamin' Hot," White House screening; "Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell" program; "Oppenheimer"; "Parade" castmembers, meeting with President; "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show"; 2023 Women's World Cup; 2024 Presidential election; ABC, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest" program; AbilityOne Commission, U.S.; Acting Secretary of Labor; Adams Memorial Commission; Administrative Conference of the U.S., Council of the; African American Mayors Association; African Development Foundation; African Development Foundation, U.S.; Air quality, poor conditions due to Canadian wildfires; Alabama, Craig Air Field landing zone in Dallas County; Alabama, disaster assistance; Alabama, Governor; Alabama, Maxwell Air Force Base; Alabama, President's visit; Alabama, shooting in Dadeville; Alabama, tornadoes, damage and recovery efforts; Alaska, disaster assistance; Alaska, Governor; Alaska, high-altitude unmanned object sighted in airspace near Canadian border; Alaska, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; Alaska, President's visit; Albania, U.S. Ambassador; Amazon region, land conversation efforts; American Battle Monuments Commission; Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity; AmeriCorps; Angola, President; Appropriations, continuing resolution legislation; Arab-Israeli conflict, peace process; Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board; Arctic Affairs, U.S. Ambassador at Large for; Argentina, President; Argentina, President-elect; Argentina, Presidential election; Argentina, relations with U.S.; Arizona, Governor; Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park; Arizona, Navajo Nation, disaster assistance; Arizona, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix; Arizona, President's visit; Arizona, Red Butte Airfield near Tusayan; Arizona, Renaissance Downtown Phoenix hotel in Phoenix; Arizona, Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon Village; Arizona, Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe; Arkansas, disaster assistance; Arkansas, Governor; Artemis II mission crewmembers, meeting with President; Artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies; Arts, President's Advisory Committee on the; Ash Wednesday; Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition; Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology; Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs; Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs; Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International

Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Legislative Affairs; Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); Attorney General; Australia, President Biden's visit; Australia, Prime Minister; Automobile industry, strengthening efforts; Bangladesh, Prime Minister; Banks and financial intuitions, Federal oversight and receivership; Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation; Baseball; Basketball; Belarus, human rights issues; Black History Month; Brazil, civil unrest and violence at government buildings in Brasilia; Brazil, President; Brazil, relations with U.S.; Burkina Faso, U.S. Ambassador; Burundi, U.S. Ambassador; California : Governor; California Hoopa Valley Tribe, disaster assistance; California Soboba Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians, disaster assistance; California, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, disaster assistance; California, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, disaster assistance; California, boardwalk in Capitola; California, Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley in Monterey Park; California, Cameo Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles; California, disaster assistance; California, Exploratorium museum in San Francisco; California, Fairmont San Francisco hotel in San Francisco; California, Filoli estate in Woodside; California, flooding damage and recovery efforts; California, George R. Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco; California, Governor; California, Hoopa Valley Tribe, disaster assistance; California, La Jolla Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians, disaster assistance; California, Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco; California, Lieutenant Governor; California, Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center in Palo Alto; California, Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View; California, Moffett Federal Airfield in Santa Clara; California, Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library in Monterey Park; California, Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego; California, North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego; California, PeloDog Pilates and indoor cycling studio in South Lake Tahoe; California, President's visit; California, Seacliff State Park in Aptos; California, severe winter storm, damage and recovery efforts; California, shooting in Monterey Park; California, shootings in Half Moon Bay; California, Silicon Valley Bank depositors, protection efforts; California, Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara; California, Soboba Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians, disaster assistance; California, U.S. Senate appointment to fill vacant seat; California, Watsonville Municipal Airport in Watsonville; Canada, Ambassador to U.S.; Canada, Canadian Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa; Canada, Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa; Canada, Governor General; Canada, high-altitude unmanned object shot down by U.S. military; Canada, Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa; Canada, President Biden's visit; Canada, Prime Minister; Canada, Rideau Cottage in Ottawa; Canada, U.S. Ambassador; Canada, U.S. Embassy staff and families, meeting with President Biden; Canada, wildfire damage and recovery efforts; Cancer Advisory Board, National; CBS, "60 Minutes" program; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Central Intelligence Agency; Chemical Weapons, Organization for the Prohibition of; Chief Federal Response Coordinator for the Maui Wildfires; Chief of Staff; Chile, 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago; Chile, 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago; Chile, President; China, death of former Premier; China, Director of the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party; China, high-altitude surveillance balloon in

U.S. airspace; China, Minister of Foreign Affairs; China, President; China, relations with U.S.; China, spy balloon in U.S. airspace; China, State Council Premier; Civil Aviation Organization, Council of the International; Classified national security information; Climate change; Climate finance, international assistance for developing countries; CNN, "All There Is" podcast; CNN, "Fareed Zakaria GPS" program; College basketball; College football, former players and advocates, meeting with President; Colombia, President; Colombia, U.S. Ambassador; Colorado, Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs; Colorado, CS Wind America manufacturing facility in Pueblo; Colorado, Denver International Airport in Denver; Colorado, disaster assistance; Colorado, Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs; Colorado, Governor; Colorado, Peterson Space Force Base; Colorado, President's visit; Colorado, Pueblo Memorial Airport in Pueblo; Colorado, Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel in Denver; Commission for

the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad; Commission on Presidential Scholars; Committee for the Preservation of the White House; Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Congress, Members, meetings with President; Congressional Ball; Connecticut, Governor; Connecticut, President's visit; Connecticut, University of Hartford in West Hartford; Consumer Product Safety Commission; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; Costa Rica, President; Council of Economic Advisers; Council of Governors; Council on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the President; Counterterrorism and homeland security; COURIER; COVIDâ19 pandemic; Credit Union Administration, National; Croatia, U.S. Ambassador; Cultural Property Advisory Committee; Deaths, Ellen Casey, former First Lady of Pennsylvania; Deaths, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter; Deaths, Li Keqiang, former Premier of China; Deaths, Norman M. Lear; Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; Deforestation, international efforts to combat; Delaware, Amtrak Bear Heavy Maintenance Facility in Bear; Delaware, Biden-Harris 2024 campaign headquarters in Wilmington; Delaware, Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle; Delaware, Egg restaurant; Delaware, Fieldstone Gold Club in Greenville; Delaware, Fieldstone Golf Club in Greenville; Delaware, Governor; Delaware, Indulgence Jewelers in Wilmington; Delaware, Matts Fish Camp Lewes restaurant in Lewes; Delaware, Movies at Midway in Rehoboth Beach; Delaware, President's visit; Delaware, Quoin Restaurant in Wilmington; Delaware, Rocco Italian Grill and Sports Bar in Wilmington; Delaware, St. Andrew's School in Middletown; Delaware, St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington; Delaware, St. Edmond's Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach; Delaware, St. Edmond's Roman Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach; Delaware, St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington; Delaware, St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Greenville; Delaware, Veterans Memorial Park in Wilmington; Democratic National Committee; Denmark, Prime Minister; Department of Agriculture, Chief Financial Officer; Department of Defense, Operational Test and Evaluation Director; Department of Homeland Security, Chief Financial Officer; Department of Justice Special Counsel; Department of Justice, investigation into misplaced classified documents; Department of Justice, Office of Legal Counsel; Department of State Legal Advisor; Department of State, Inspector General; Department of State, Office of Sanctions Coordination; Deputy Chief of Staff; Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics; Deputy Secretary of Agriculture; Deputy Secretary of State; Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Development Finance Corporation; Development Finance Corporation, Board of Directors; Disaster assistance, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians; Disaster assistance, Alabama; Disaster assistance, Alaska; Disaster assistance, Arkansas; Disaster assistance, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria; Disaster assistance, Burns Paiute Tribe; Disaster assistance, California; Disaster assistance, Colorado; Disaster assistance, Florida; Disaster assistance, Georgia; Disaster assistance, Guam; Disaster assistance, Hawaii; Disaster assistance, Hoopa Valley Tribe; Disaster assistance, Illinois; Disaster assistance, Indiana; Disaster assistance, Iowa; Disaster assistance, Kansas; Disaster assistance, Kentucky; Disaster assistance, La Jolla Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians; Disaster assistance, Louisiana; Disaster assistance, Maine; Disaster assistance, Massachusetts; Disaster assistance, Minnesota; Disaster assistance, Mississippi; Disaster assistance, Missouri; Disaster assistance, Montana; Disaster assistance, Navajo Nation; Disaster assistance, Nevada; Disaster assistance, New Hampshire; Disaster assistance, New Jersey; Disaster assistance, New Mexico; Disaster assistance, New York; Disaster assistance, North Dakota; Disaster assistance, Northern Mariana Islands; Disaster assistance, Oglala Sioux Tribe; Disaster assistance, Oklahoma; Disaster assistance, Rosebud Sioux Tribe; Disaster assistance, Soboba Band of LuiseÃ±o Indians; Disaster assistance, South Carolina; Disaster assistance, South Dakota; Disaster assistance, Tennessee; Disaster assistance, Texas; Disaster assistance, U.S. Virgin Islands; Disaster assistance, Utah; Disaster assistance, Vermont; Disaster assistance, Washington; Disaster assistance, Wyoming; District of Columbia, Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See; District of Columbia, Cafe Milano; District of Columbia, Capitol One Arena; District of Columbia, Children's National Hospital; District of Columbia, Eliot-Hine Middle School; District of

Columbia, Ford's Theatre; District of Columbia, Holy Trinity Catholic Church; District of Columbia, Marine Barracks Washington; District of Columbia, Mayor; District of Columbia, Red Hen restaurant; District of Columbia, Salamander Washington DC hotel; District of Columbia, Showroom event space; District of Columbia, sonic boom created by scrambling Fâ16 fighter jets intercepting unresponsive Cessna plane; District of Columbia, Taqueria Habanero restaurant; District of Columbia, U-Haul crash into security barriers across from White House; District of Columbia, Walter E. Washington Convention Center; District of Columbia, Washington Hilton hotel; District of Columbia, Wolfington Residence Hall; Djibouti, U.S. Ambassador; Domestic Policy Council; Dominican Republic, President; Dominican Republic, U.S. Ambassador; Drug Enforcement Administration; Economic Community of West African States; Economic Co- operation and Development, Organisation for; Economic improvement; Ecuador, President-elect; Egypt, President; Egypt, U.S. Ambassador; Environmental Protection Agency; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Eswatini, U.S. Ambassador; Ethiopia, U.S. Ambassador; European Commission President; European Council President; European Union, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission; European Union, relations with U.S.; European Union, U.S. Ambassador; Export- Import Bank, U.S.; Farm bill legislation; Federal Aviation Administration; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Federal Communications Commission; Federal court nominations and confirmations; Federal deficit and debt; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Federal Disability Insurance Board of Trustees; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund; Federal Labor Relations Authority; Federal minimum wage; Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund; Federal Reserve System; Federal student loans, legislation disapproving the Department of Education's rule regarding waivers and modifications; Federal student loans, partial forgiveness; Federal Trade Commission; FIFA Women's World Cup; Finland, Ambassador to the U.S.; Finland, Cabinet Secretary General; Finland, Chief of Protocol; Finland, Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport in Vantaa; Finland, North Atlantic Treaty Organization accession bid; Finland, President; Finland, President Biden's visit; Finland, Presidential Palace in Helsinki; Finland, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Helsinki, in Helsinki; Finland, U.S. Ambassador; Fire Management Assistance Grants; Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; Fiscal year 2024 budget proposal; Florida, disaster assistance; Florida, Gainesville Regional Airport in Florida; Florida, Governor; Florida, Hurricane Idalia damage and recovery efforts; Florida, President's visit; Florida, shooting in Jacksonville; Florida, Suwannee County Airport in Live Oak; Florida, Suwannee Pineview Elementary School in Live Oak; Florida, Tampa International Airport in Tampa; Football; France, President; Gabon, U.S. Ambassador; Gaza, humanitarian situation; Gaza, U.S. and Israeli hostages; General Services Administration; Georgia, disaster assistance; Georgia, Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta; Georgia, Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta; Georgia, Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta; Georgia, Glenn School for Young Children in Atlanta; Georgia, Governor; Georgia, Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta; Georgia, President's visit; Georgia, Republic of,

U.S. Ambassador; Georgia, shooting in Atlanta; German-American Day; Germany, assistance to Ukraine; Germany, Chancellor; Germany, President; Germany, President Biden's visit; Germany, President's visit; Germany, relations with U.S.; Germany, Special Olympics World Games in Berlin; Ghostburger; Global Biofuel Alliance Group; Global Health Security and Diplomacy, Ambassador-at-Large for; Governors, Council of; Greece, defense relationship with U.S.; Greece, Prime Minister; Greece, relations with Turkey; Greece, relations with U.S.; Group of Seven (Gâ 7) nations; Group of Twenty (Gâ20) nations; Guam, disaster assistance; Guatemala, U.S. Ambassador; Gulf Cooperation Council; Haiti, political unrest and violence; Haiti, U.S. Ambassador; Haiti, United Nations role; Halloween; Hamas political-paramilitary organization; Hannukah; Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation; Hawaii, disaster assistance; Hawaii, Governor; Hawaii, Kahului Airport in Kahului; Hawaii, Kapalua Airport in Kapalua; Hawaii, Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina; Hawaii, President's visit; Hawaii, wildfires in Maui, damage

and recovery efforts; Health and Human Services Regional Directors; High-altitude, slow-moving unidentified objects shot down by U.S. military; Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National; Hockey; Holocaust survivors, meeting with President; Holy See (Vatican City), Pope; Homeland Security Adviser; House Committee on Agriculture; House majority leader; House minority leader; Howard University; Humanities, National Council on the; Hurricane preparedness efforts; Iceland, Prime Minister; Idaho, Governor; Illegal drugs, interdiction efforts; Illinois, Boone County Community Building Complex in Belvidere; Illinois, Chicago Midway International Airport; Illinois, Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford; Illinois, disaster assistance; Illinois, Governor; Illinois, Old Post Office in Chicago; Illinois, President's visit; Illinois, shooting in Willowbrook; Illinois, Soldier Field landing zone in Chicago; Illinois, stabbing in Plainfield; Independence Day; India, Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi; India, International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre; India, ITC Maurya hotel in New Delhi; India, Minister of State for Civil Aviation; India, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways; India, Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary; India, National Security Adviser; India, President Biden's visit; India, Prime Minister; India, Prime Minister's Residence in New Delhi; India, Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi; India, relations with U.S.; India, trade with U.S.; India, U.S. Ambassador; Indiana, disaster assistance; Indiana, fire at recycling plant in Richmond; Indiana, Governor; Indonesia, President; Indonesia, U.S. Ambassador; Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity; Indo-Pacific, economic and security cooperation; Infrastructure improvements; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Coordinator; Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees; Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator; Intelligence gathering; Inter-American Foundation; Internal Revenue Service; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW); International Brotherhood of Teamsters; International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Coordinator for; International Development, U.S. Agency for; International Joint Commission; Interstate 95 overpass reopening; Invest in America Cabinet, Chief Economist; Iowa, disaster assistance; Iran, release of detained U.S. citizens; Iraq, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Iraq, Prime Minister; Iraq, relations with U.S.; Iraq, U.S. airstrikes; Ireland, Ambassador to U.S.; Ireland, Ãras an UachtarÃ¡in in Dublin; Ireland, Belfast/Good Friday Agreement; Ireland, Carlingford Castle in Carlingford; Ireland, Conrad Dublin hotel in Dublin; Ireland, Dublin Airport in Swords; Ireland, Dublin Castle in Dublin; Ireland, Farmleigh House in Dublin; Ireland, Ireland West Airport in Charlestown; Ireland, Leinster House in Dublin; Ireland, Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Knock; Ireland, McAteers the Food House in Dundalk; Ireland, Minister of Environment, Climate, and Communications; Ireland, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence; Ireland, Minister of State for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment; Ireland, Minister of Transport; Ireland, North Mayo Heritage Centre in Ballina; Ireland, President; Ireland, President Biden's visit; Ireland, Prime Minister; Ireland, relations with U.S.; Ireland, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock in Knock; Ireland, St. Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina; Ireland, U.S. Ambassador; Ireland, Windsor Bar and Restaurant in Dundalk; Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist organization; Israel, attacks by Hamas; Israel, Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv; Israel, David Kempinski Tel Aviv hotel in Tel Aviv; Israel, Jewish settlements in West Bank; Israel, judicial reform efforts; Israel, President; Israel, President Biden's visit; Israel, Prime Minister; Israel, relations with U.S.; Israel, security cooperation with U.S.; Israel, terrorist attack in Jerusalem; Israel, U.S. Ambassador; Israel, U.S. assistance; Israel, U.S. ChargÃ© d'Affaires ad interim; Italian Episcopal Conference; Italy, Prime Minister; Italy, U.S. Ambassador; J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board; James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation ; James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation; Japan, Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in Hiroshima; Japan, Hilton Hiroshima hotel in Hiroshima; Japan, Hiroshima Peace Park and Memorial Museum in Hiroshima; Japan, Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island; Japan, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni; Japan, President Biden's visit; Japan, Prime Minister; Japan, relations with South Korea; Japan, relations with U.S.; Japan, RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima in Hiroshima; Japan,

State Minister of Foreign Affairs; Japan, U.S. Ambassador; John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Joint Chiefs of Staff; Jordan, Crown Prince; Jordan, King; Jordan, President Biden's visit; Jordan, relations with U.S.; Jordan, role in regional peace efforts; Jordan, U.S. Ambassador; Juneteenth; Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Coordinating Council on; Kansas, disaster assistance; Kentucky, Brent Spence Bridge; Kentucky, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron; Kentucky, disaster assistance; Kentucky, Governor; Kentucky, Lieutenant Governor; Kentucky, President's visit; Kentucky, shooting in Louisville; Kenya, Africa Climate Summit; Kenya, President; Kenya, relations with U.S.; Korean War Veterans Memorial; Kuwait, Amir; La Campesina Network; Labor Statistics, Bureau of; Land and maritime conservation efforts; Laos, U.S. Ambassador; Lead service lines, replacement efforts; Lebanon, U.S. Ambassador; Legislative Affairs Director; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month; Liberia, U.S. Ambassador; Library of Congress Trust Fund Board; Lithuania, Ambassador to the U.S.; Lithuania, Chief Foreign Policy Adviser; Lithuania, Chief of Protocol; Lithuania, Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius in Vilnius; Lithuania, Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre (LITEXPO) in Vilnius; Lithuania, President; Lithuania, President Biden's visit; Lithuania, Presidential Palace in Vilnius; Lithuania, Prime Minister; Lithuania, relations with U.S.; Lithuania, U.S. Ambassador; Lithuania, U.S. Embassy staff and families, meeting with President Biden; Lithuania, Vilnius International Airport in Vilnius; Lithuania, Vilnius University in Vilnius; Louisiana, disaster assistance; Madagascar, President; Maine, Auburn-Lewiston Airport in Auburn; Maine, disaster assistance; Maine, Governor; Maine, Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston; Maine, President's visit; Maine, Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School in Lewiston; Maine, Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston; Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate; Malaysia, U.S. Ambassador; Maldives, President-elect; Management and Budget, Office of; Marine Corps, U.S.; Marshall Islands, U.S. Ambassador; Marshals Service, U.S.; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; Maryland, Fort McHenry in Baltimore; Maryland, Governor; Maryland, Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor hotel in Baltimore; Maryland, Joint Base Andrews; Maryland, Lieutenant Governor; Maryland, Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore; Maryland, President's visit; Maryland, Prince George's Community College in Largo; Maryland, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda; Massachusetts, Boston Logan International Airport in Boston; Massachusetts, Brotherhood of the Thieves restaurant and bar in Nantucket; Massachusetts, disaster assistance; Massachusetts, Governor; Massachusetts, Nantucket Bookworks in Nantucket; Massachusetts, Nantucket Fire Station in Nantucket; Massachusetts, Nantucket Memorial Airport in Nantucket; Massachusetts, President's visit; Massachusetts, St.

Mary Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Nantucket; Mauritius, Prime Minister; Mayors,

U.S. Conference of; Medal of Honor; Medicare and Medicaid programs; Memorial Day; Merit Systems Protection Board; Mexico, Ambassador to U.S.; Mexico, counternarcotic efforts; Mexico, Felipe Angeles International Airport in Santa LucÃa; Mexico, immigration enforcement cooperation with U.S.; Mexico, InterContinental Presidente Mexico City hotel in Mexico City; Mexico, National Palace in Mexico City; Mexico, President; Mexico, President Biden's visit; Mexico, relations with U.S.; Mexico, Secretary of Foreign Affairs; Mexico, U.S. Ambassador; Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus; Michigan, Governor; Michigan, high-altitude, unidentified object shot down by U.S. military; Michigan, Lieutenant Governor; Michigan, President's visit; Michigan, shootings in East Lansing; Micronesia, Federated States of, President-elect; Micronesia, Federated States of, U.S. Ambassador; Middle East, regional integration and security; Migration flows, international cooperation; Millennium Challenge Corporation; Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs; Minnesota, disaster assistance; Minnesota, Dutch Creek Farms in Northfield; Minnesota, Governor; Minnesota, President's visit; Mississippi, disaster assistance; Mississippi, Governor; Mississippi, President's visit; Mississippi, South Delta Elementary School in Rolling Forks; Mississippi, tornado damage and recovery efforts; Missouri, disaster assistance; Missouri, Governor; Missouri, severe storm damage and

recovery efforts; Missouri, shooting in Kansas City; Moldova, President; Moldova, U.S. assistance; Montana, disaster assistance; More Perfect Union; Morocco, earthquake damage and recovery efforts; Morocco, King; Morocco, relations with U.S.; Morocco, U.S. assistance; Morris

K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation; MSNBC, "11th Hour With Stephanie Ruhle"; MSNBC, "Deadline: White House" program; MSNBC, "Morning Joe" program; Muscogee (Creek) Nation, disaster assistance; National Advisory Council on Indian Education; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; National Air and Space Museum Advisory Board; National Association of Counties (NACo); National Cancer Institute; National Capital Planning Commission; National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Champion teams; National Council on the Humanities; National Counterintelligence and Security Center; National Cyber Director; National Economic Council; National Governors Association; National Institutes of Health; National Labor Relations Board; National Mediation Board; National Museum and Library Services Board; National Park Service; National Security Adviser; National Transportation Safety Board; Natural disasters, Alabama, tornadoes; Natural disasters, Canadian wildfires; Natural disasters, Hurricane Ian; Natural disasters, Hurricane Idalia; Natural disasters, Hurricane Lee; Natural disasters, Tropical Storm Bolaven; Natural disasters, Tropical Storm Hilary; Natural disasters, Tropical Storm Idalia; Natural disasters, Vermont floods; NBC's "Today" program; Netherlands, Prime Minister; Netherlands, security cooperation with U.S.; Nevada, Burning Man festival in Black Rock City; Nevada, Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas; Nevada, disaster assistance; Nevada, Governor; Nevada, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas; Nevada, Harry Reid International Airport in Paradise; Nevada, Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church in Zephyr Cove; Nevada, President's visit; Nevada, Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno; Nevada, shooting in Las Vegas; Nevada, Vdara Hotel and Spa at ARIA Las Vegas in Las Vegas; New Hampshire, disaster assistance; New Jersey, cargo ship fire at Port Newark; New Jersey, disaster assistance; New Jersey, Governor; New Jersey, wildfire damage and recovery efforts; New Mexico, Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc., manufacturing facility in Belen; New Mexico, disaster assistance; New Mexico, Governor; New Mexico, Hotel Chaco in Albuquerque; New Mexico, Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque; New Mexico, President's visit; New York Times; New York, 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City; New York, disaster assistance; New York, flooding in New York City; New York, Governor; New York, grand jury indictment of former President Trump; New York, Il Cantinori restaurant in New York City; New York, InterContinental New York Barclay hotel in New York City; New York, John D. Caemmerer West Side Storage Yard in New York City; New York, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City; New York, Manhattan grand jury indictment of former President Trump; New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City; New York, President's visit; New York, St. Regis New York hotel in New York City; New York, SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla; New York, Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse; New York, vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge Port of Entry in Niagara Falls; New York, Westchester County Airport in White Plains; News media, Presidential interviews; Nigeria, President; Nigeria, President-elect; Nigeria, relations with U.S.; North America Leaders' Summit; North American Aerospace Defense (NORAD) Command, "Santa Tracker" program; North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD); North Atlantic Treaty Organization; North Carolina, Fort Liberty; North Carolina, Governor; North Carolina, Nash Community College in Rocky Mount; North Carolina, President's visit; North Carolina, Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville; North Carolina, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro; North Carolina, shooting in Chapel Hill; North Carolina, Wolfspeed, Inc., in Durham; North Dakota, disaster assistance; North Korea, ballistic missile testing and development; North Korea, international diplomatic efforts; North Korea, nuclear weapons development; North Korea, U.S. soldier taken into custody following border crossing from South Korea; North Korean Human Rights Issues, U.S. Special Envoy on; Northern Ireland, United Kingdom-European Union "Windsor Framework" agreement; Northern Mariana Islands, disaster assistance; Norway, Prime

Minister; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; Office of Digital Strategy; Office of Financial Research, Director; Office of Government Ethics; Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; Office of Management and Budget; Office of Public Engagement; Office of Special Counsel; Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Ohio, Governor; Ohio, Just Q'in BBQ restaurant in Cincinnati; Ohio, President's visit; Ohio, train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine; Oklahoma, disaster assistance; Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, disaster assistance; Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, Permanent Committee for the; Oman, relations with U.S.; Oman, Sultan; Oman, U.S. Ambassador; Opioid epidemic, efforts to combat; Oregon, Burns Paiute Tribe, disaster assistance; Pacific Islands Forum; Palau, U.S. Ambassador; Palestinian Authority and Palestinians, Hamas political- paramilitary organization; Palestinian Authority and Palestinians, West Bank security improvements; Palestinian Authority, President; Pan American Games; Papua New Guinea, President Biden's visit; Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister; Paraguay, President-elect; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PBS; Peace Corps, U.S.; Pennsylvania, Belmont Water Treatment Plant in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, death of former First Lady; Pennsylvania, Governor; Pennsylvania, Interstate 95 overpass collapse; Pennsylvania, Northeast Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, Parc restaurant in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, President's visit; Pennsylvania, reports of active shooter situation in Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania, Sheet Metal Workers' Local 19 union hall; Pennsylvania, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown hotel in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton; Pennsylvania, Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, women's wellness center in Philadelphia; Peru, U.S. Ambassador; Philippines, President; Poland, energy cooperation with U.S.; Poland, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Poland, President; Poland, President Biden's visit; Poland, Prime Minister; Poland, relations with U.S.; Poland, Royal Castle complex in Warsaw; Poland, U.S. Ambassador; Poland, U.S. Embassy staff and families, meeting with President Biden; Poland, Warsaw Chopin Airport in Warsaw; Poland, Warsaw Marriott Hotel in Warsaw; Postal Regulatory Commission; Prescription drug costs, reduction efforts; Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans; Presidential Airlift Group airmen, greeting with President; President's Advisory Commission on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders; President's Advisory Committee on the Arts; President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement; President's Commission on White House Fellowships; President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities; President's Committee on the National Medal of Science; President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition; President's Export Council; President's Intelligence Advisory Board; President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee; Pro Publica; Public debt limit; Qatar, Amir; Qatar, Prime Minister; Qatar, relations with U.S.; Quadrilateral Security Dialogue; Reproductive health care; Research and development; Rhode Island, special congressional election; Romania, President; Route 66 Centennial Commission; Russia, conflict in Ukraine; Russia, crash of Wagner Groupâlinked plane; Russia, detention of Wall Street Journal correspondent; Russia, Wagner Group, attempted armed rebellion; San Marino, U.S. Ambassador; Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince; Saudi Arabia, security cooperation with U.S.; Science and Technology Policy, Office of; Science Board, National; Secretary of Agriculture; Secretary of Commerce; Secretary of Defense; Secretary of Education; Secretary of Energy; Secretary of Health and Human Services; Secretary of Homeland Security; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Secretary of Labor; Secretary of State; Secretary of the Air Force; Secretary of the Interior; Secretary of the Navy; Secretary of the Treasury; Secretary of Transportation; Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Securities and Exchange Commission; Securities Investor Protection Corporation; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Democratic Caucus; Senate majority leader; Senate

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Central Hotel Belfast in Belfast, Northern Ireland; United Kingdom, King; United Kingdom, Lord Lieutenant of Essex; United Kingdom, President Biden's visit; United Kingdom, Prime Minister; United Kingdom, relations with U.S.; United Kingdom, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; United Kingdom, U.S. Ambassador; United Kingdom, Ulster University in Belfast, Northern Ireland; United Kingdom, Winfield House in London; United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture (FAO); United Nations General Assembly; United Nations Security Council; United Nations sustainable development goals; United Nations, U.S. Deputy Representative; United Nations, U.S. Permanent Representative; United Parcel Service of America, Inc., tentative contract agreement with employee union; Uruguay, President; Uruguay, relations with U.S.; Utah, disaster assistance; Utah, George E. Wahlen Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City; Utah, Governor; Utah, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City; Utah, President's visit; Utah, Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base in Salt Lake City; Venezuela, democracy efforts; Vermont, disaster assistance; Vermont, flood damage and recovery efforts; Vermont, Governor; Vermont, shooting in Burlington; Veterans Day; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Vice President; Vietnam, Ambassador to U.S.; Vietnam, Commission for Foreign Relations Head; Vietnam, Communist Party General Secretary; Vietnam, Communist Party of Vietnam headquarters in Hanoi; Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Vietnam, Hanoi People's Committee Chairman; Vietnam, John Sidney McCain III Memorial in Hanoi; Vietnam, JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi in Hanoi; Vietnam, National Assembly Building in Hanoi; Vietnam, National Assembly Chairman; Vietnam, Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi; Vietnam, Office of the Government in Hanoi; Vietnam, President; Vietnam, President Biden's visit; Vietnam, Presidential Palace in Hanoi; Vietnam, Prime Minister; Vietnam, relations with U.S.; Vietnam, U.S. Ambassador; Vietnam, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission; Virgin Islands, U.S., disaster assistance; Virgin Islands, U.S., Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in Christiansted; Virgin Islands, U.S., Holy Cross Catholic Church in Christiansted; Virgin Islands, U.S., President's visit; Virgin Islands, U.S., Too.Chez Restaurant and Bar in Christiansted; Virginia, 2023 special congressional election; Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington; Virginia, Kempsville Recreation Center in Virginia Beach; Virginia, Naval Air Station Oceana in Norfolk; Virginia, Naval Station Norfolk; Virginia, President's visit; Virginia, Steamfitters Local 602 United Association Mechanical Trades School in Springfield; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD; Washington, disaster assistance; Washington, Governor; Washington, wildfire damage and recovery efforts; Weather Channel, "America's Morning Headquarters" program; White House Chief of Staff; White House Chief of Staff ; White House Communications Director; White House Competition Council; White House Congressional Picnic; White House Conservation in Action Summit; White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa; White House Counsel; White House Deputy Chief of Staff; White House Director of Digital Strategy; White House Easter Egg Roll; White House Press Secretary; White House Senior Adviser; White House Strategic Economic Communications Adviser; White House Tribal Nations Summit; Wildfires, damage and recovery efforts; Wisconsin, Governor; Wisconsin, Hero Plumbing, LLC, in Milwaukee; Wisconsin, Ingeteam Inc. manufacturing facility in Milwaukee; Wisconsin, LiUNA Laborers Apprentice and Training Center in DeForest; Wisconsin, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee; Wisconsin, President's visit; Wisconsin, Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison; Wisconsin, Wisconsin Air National Guard Base in Milwaukee; Wisconsin, Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce in Milwaukee; Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Worker protections and labor standards; World Bank; Wyoming, disaster assistance; Wyoming, Governor; Yemen, Houthi rebel group attacks on commercial shipping in Red Sea; Yemen, international diplomatic efforts; Zambia, President.