Digest
Daniel Sweet
Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2021

Digest of Other White House Announcements

December 31, 2021

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

January 20

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

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

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

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

January 21

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

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the State Dining Room, they received a briefing by members of their COVID–19 pandemic response team. He also met with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci.

January 22

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

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

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to discuss Canada-U.S. relations, acknowledge Prime Minister Trudeau's disappointment regarding the U.S. decision to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, and highlight their shared vision to promote a sustainable economic recovery and achieve a net- zero emissions future, including through advancements in the automotive sector. He also had a telephone conversation with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico to review bilateral cooperation on a range of bilateral and regional issues, particularly regional migration and coordination to combat the COVID–19 pandemic, and outline his administration's plan to reduce migration by addressing its root causes, increasing resettlement capacity and lawful alternative immigration pathways, improving processing at the border to adjudicate requests for asylum, and reversing the previous administration's draconian immigration policies.

January 23

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

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

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

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

January 24

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss France-U.S. relations, stress the U.S. commitment to bolstering the transatlantic relationship, including through North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union, agree on the need for close coordination, including through multilateral organizations, in tackling common challenges such as climate change, COVID–19, and the global economic recovery, and pledge to work together on shared foreign policy priorities, including China, the Middle East, Russia, and the African Sahel.

January 25

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

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

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

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

U.S. commitment to multilateral organizations, on combating climate change, containing COVID–19 and advancing health security, and pursuing a sustainable global economic recovery. He also participated in an interview with Kaitlan Collins of CNN.

January 26

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

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

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

January 27

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

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

January 28

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

January 29

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

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

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

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

January 30

During the day, the President met with senior advisers to discuss the latest efforts to move the American Rescue Plan through Congress and pass legislation to stimulate the economy and provide ongoing coronavirus relief. He also met with senior advisers to discuss the next steps for the Federal response to the COVID–19 pandemic and monitor the approaching winter storm in order to ensure that his administration is coordinating with States on the response.

January 31

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

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

February 1

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

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

February 2

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

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

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

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

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Harris received a briefing on the COVID–19 pandemic from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci, White House COVID–19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey D. Zients and Deputy Coordinator Natalie Quillian, Chief of Staff to the Vice President Tina Flournoy, and Secretary-designate of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra also attended.

February 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 4

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

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

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

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

February 5

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

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

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

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

February 6

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

February 7

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

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

February 8

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss continued cooperation to fight the COVID–19 pandemic, renew their partnership on climate change, rebuild the global economy in a way that benefits the people of both countries, and stand together against the scourge of global terrorism. The leaders agreed to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific, including support for freedom of navigation, territorial integrity, a stronger regional architecture through the Quad forum, and restoration of the rule of law and the democratic process in Burma.

February 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16.

February 10

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

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

In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with President Xi Jinping of China to share his greetings and well wishes to the Chinese people on the occasion of Lunar New Year, affirm his priorities of protecting the U.S. security, prosperity, and health and preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific, and underscore his fundamental concerns about Beijing's coercive and unfair economic practices, crackdown in Hong Kong, human rights abuses in Xinjiang, and increasingly assertive actions in the region, including toward Taiwan. The leaders also exchanged views on countering the COVID–19 pandemic and the shared challenges of global health security, climate change, and preventing weapons proliferation.

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

The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the COVID–19 Health Equity Task Force: Mayra Alvarez; James Hildreth; Andrew Imparato; Victor Joseph; Joneigh Khaldun; Octavio Martinez; Tim Putnam; Vincent Toranzo; Mary Turner; Homer Venters; Bobby Watts; and Haeyoung Yoon.

February 11

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

In the afternoon, in the State Dining Room, the President recorded a "Weekly Conversation" video for broadcast on February 13 with Neal and Samir Idnani, owners of the NaanStop restaurants in Atlanta, GA, to discuss the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic, its impact on small businesses, and the Biden Administration's efforts to provide continued Federal assistance. Later, he traveled to Bethesda, MD.

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

February 12

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

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

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

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

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

18.

February 13

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

February 14

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

The White House announced that the President will meet virtually with leaders of the Group of Seven (G–7) nations on February 19 in an engagement hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom.

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

February 15

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

February 16

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

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

February 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 18

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had an intelligence briefing followed by a COVID–19 pandemic briefing.

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

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

February 19

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Situation Room, the President met virtually with leaders of the Group of Seven (G–7) nations. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken also attended.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Kalamazoo, MI, where, at a Pfizer Inc.'s manufacturing facility, he toured the site with Pfizer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla and Production Lead Shawn Hamilton and Gov. Gretchen E. Whitmer of Michigan and met with workers who are producing the COVID–19 vaccine. Counselor to the President and White House COVID–19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey D. Zients also attended. Later, he and Gov. Whitmer traveled to Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport in Portage, MI. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.

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

Administrator Fenton for what FEMA has done to provide generators, water, blankets, and on- going support to the people of Texas and all across the South, thank him for FEMA's role in responding to the COVID–19 pandemic and the role it has played in assisting with vaccination deployment, and indicate his readiness to mobilize other Federal agencies to bring additional support to the people of Texas and his intention to sign Texas's request for a major disaster declaration as soon as FEMA sends over the formal request from Gov. Gregory W. Abbott of Texas.

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

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

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

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

February 20

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

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

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

P.J. Trudeau of Canada on February 23.

February 22

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

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

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

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

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

February 23

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

In the afternoon, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President recorded a "Weekly Conversation" video for broadcast on February 27 with New York City resident Erica Harris, a registered nurse supervisor who runs a COVID testing operation for NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmurst, to discuss the COVID–19 vaccination effort, pandemic containment efforts, and the President's proposed supplemental funding for frontline health care workers and other Federal support.

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

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

February 24

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

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

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

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

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

February 25

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

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a COVID–19 briefing.

Also in the afternoon, outside the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci and White House COVID–19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey D. Zients.

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

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

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

February 26

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

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

W. Abbott of Texas and visited with staff. Then, at the Houston Food Bank, he and Dr. Biden toured the site with Houston Food Bank President Brian Greene, recorded an interview with Ilia Calderón of Univision for later broadcast, and met with volunteers. Later, he traveled to the NRG Stadium, where he greeted members of the National Guard who were on site assisting with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's COVID–19 mass vaccination operation.

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

The White House announced that the President will meet virtually with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico on March 1.

February 27

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

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

February 28

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

March 1

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

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

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

March 2

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

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

March 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 4

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

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

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

March 5

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

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a briefing from members of their COVID–19 response team on the COVID–19 pandemic and the state of the vaccination effort nationwide.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to underscore U.S. support for the European Union and his personal commitment to repair and revitalize the U.S.-EU partnership, and noting the shared values and the world's largest trade and investment relationship, agree to suspend the tariffs related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) aircraft disputes for 4 months and work toward resolving long-running disputes at the WTO, as well as discuss the importance of close U.S.-EU cooperation to contain the COVID–19 pandemic and enhance global health security, pursuing a sustainable global economic recovery, tackling the climate crisis, strengthening democracy, continuing efforts to coordinate on issues of shared interest, including China, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans.

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

Policy and Budget for the COVID–19 Response Team.

The President announced the appointment of Sam Berger as Director of Strategic Operations and Policy for the COVID–19 Response Team.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 6

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

March 8

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

In the afternoon, at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the President toured the facility's COVID–19 vaccination section with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough and visited with staff and patients.

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

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

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

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

March 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 10

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

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

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

March 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 12

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

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

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

Micheál Martin of Ireland on March 17.

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

March 14

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

March 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 16

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

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

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

March 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 18

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

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris received a briefing from members of their COVID–19 Response Team on the COVID–19 pandemic and the state of the national vaccination effort, followed by an economic briefing.

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

importance of working with global partners and through multilateral institutions to end the COVID–19 pandemic, improve global health security, and ensure that nations drive an equitable and sustainable economic recovery; note the need for the Security Council action on a range of regional crises, including those in Burma, Ethiopia, Libya, Syria, and Yemen; and announce the

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

March 19

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

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, while still aboard Air Force One, the President met with Vice President Kamala D. Harris, who traveled separately and joined the President in Georgia. Then, they boarded Marine One and traveled to Atlanta, GA, where, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they toured the facility with Director Rochelle P. Walensky, COVID–19 Response Incident Manager Henry Walke, and COVID–19 Response Chief Health Equity Officer Leandris Liburd on the fight against the COVID–19 pandemic. Rep. Nikema Williams also attended. Later, at Emory University, in Convocation Hall, he and Vice President Harris met with Georgia Asian American leaders, State legislators, and community advocates to discuss the ongoing attacks and threats against the community. Director of the Office of Public Engagement Cedric L. Richmond and National Economic Council Deputy Director Sameera Fazili also attended. Also in Convocation Hall, they met with Sens. Raphael G. Warnock and T. Jonathan Ossoff, Rep. Lucia K. McBath, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta, GA, and Fair Fight Founder and 2018 Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Y. Abrams.

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

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

March 23.

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

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

March 21

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

March 22

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

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

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

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

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Territory of Guam by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for the Other Needs Assistance–Lost Wages Assistance (ONA–LWA) program that was authorized as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for the Other Needs Assistance–Lost Wages Assistance (ONA–LWA) program that was authorized as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.

March 23

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

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

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

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

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

March 24

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

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

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

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

March 25

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

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

U.S. commitment to revitalizing relations with the European Union, noting our shared democratic values and the world's largest trade and investment partnership, call for close cooperation on common challenges, including combating COVID–19, tackling the threat of climate change, deepening economic ties, and pursuing shared foreign policy interests, including China and Russia, and note the need for continued U.S.-EU engagement on Turkey, the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and the Western Balkans.

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

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

March 26

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

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom to underscore their continued commitment to combating COVID–19 and ensuring global health security, discuss the importance of developing ambitious climate goals, noting the opportunities provided by the Leaders Summit on Climate and the U.K.'s Group of Nations (G–7) Presidency, agree to work closely together on shared foreign policy priorities, including China and Iran, and affirm the importance of preserving political stability in Northern Ireland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 28

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

The President declared a major disaster for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribe's efforts in the areas affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.

March 29

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

In the afternoon, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Officer Building, the President and Vice President Harris received a briefing on the COVID–19 pandemic and the effort to vaccinate the U.S. population. Later, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, he and Dr. Biden placed a bouquet of flowers at the base of the wall and observed a moment of silence.

March 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 31

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

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

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

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

April 1

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

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

April 2

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

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

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine to affirm U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression in the Donbas and Crimea, emphasize his administration's commitment to revitalize the strategic partnership in support of President Zelenskiy's plan to tackle corruption and implement a reform agenda based on shared democratic values that delivers justice, security, and prosperity to the people of Ukraine, and discuss Ukraine-U.S. cooperation to contain the COVID–19 pandemic and strengthen democracy in the region.

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

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

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

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

April 4

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

April 5

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

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

April 6

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

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

DC.

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

General Services Administration.

April 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 8

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

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a briefing by members of their COVID–19 pandemic response team.

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

April 9

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

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

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

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

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

April 10

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

April 11

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

April 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 13

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

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

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

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

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

April 14

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

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

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

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai of Afghanistan to discuss their continued commitment to a strong bilateral partnership following the planned departure of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and affirmed joint respect and gratitude for the sacrifices made by U.S. forces, alongside North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and operational partners, as well as by the Afghan people and Afghan servicemembers over the past two decades. President Biden emphasized continued U.S. support for the Afghan people, including through continued development, humanitarian, and security assistance and reaffirmed with President Ghani a shared conviction that every effort should be made to achieve a political settlement so that the Afghan people can live in peace. He also had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to underscore their strong commitment to the transatlantic relationship, pledge to continue working closely together on shared priorities, including combating COVID–19, strengthening global health security, and addressing the climate crisis, express concern about the buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine's borders and in occupied Crimea, reaffirming their mutual support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and thank Chancellor Merkel for Germany's contributions to NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, agreeing to continue supporting efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 17

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

April 18

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

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

April 19

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

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

April 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 21

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

The President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to discuss preparations for the upcoming Leaders Summit on Climate, efforts to defeat the COVID–19 pandemic and collaborate on public health responses and global health security, and the ongoing detention of two Canadian citizens, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, by the Government of China.

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

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

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

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

April 22

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

In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they received a briefing from members of their COVID–19 response team on the COVID–19 pandemic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 24

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

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

April 25

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

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

April 26

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

The President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss their commitment to India-U.S. cooperation in the fight against COVID–19, pledge steadfast U.S. support for the people of India who have been impacted by the recent surge in COVID–19 cases, including the provision of emergency assistance, oxygen-related supplies, vaccine materials, and therapeutics, and resolve continued coordination.

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

April 27

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

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

Force.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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