WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, USTR, the Capitol and for upcoming Federal Reserve events:
The White House
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021
In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press.
Then, the President will meet with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. This meeting in the Situation Room will be closed press.
In the afternoon, the President will welcome the Seattle Storm to the White House to honor the team for their 2020 WNBA Championship. This event in the East Room will be covered by the in-house pool and pre-credentialed media. [RSVP here by 9:00 AM EDT]
In-Town Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: AURN
EDT
9:30 AM THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief
Closed Press
10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT meets with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan
Situation Room
Closed Press
12:00 PM In-Town Pool Call Time
3:30 PM THE PRESIDENT welcomes the Seattle Storm to the White House to honor the team for their 2020 WNBA Championship
East Room
In-House Pool and Pre-Credentialed Media Coverage (Gather 3:15 PM – Palm Room Doors) [RSVP here by 9:00 AM]
Briefing Schedule
2:00 PM Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki
WEEK AHEAD GUIDANCE FOR
THE WEEK OF AUGUST 23, 2021 – AUGUST 27, 2021
Monday, August 23, 2021
The President will meet with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
The President will welcome the Seattle Storm to the White House to honor the team for their 2020 WNBA Championship.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The President will meet with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
The President will meet virtually with G7 leaders to discuss continuing our close coordination on Afghanistan policy, humanitarian assistance, and evacuating our citizens, the brave Afghans who stood with us over the last two decades, and other vulnerable Afghans.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The President will meet with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
The President will meet with private sector leaders to discuss how we can work together to collectively improve the nation’s cybersecurity.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The President will meet with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
The President will welcome His Excellency Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, to the White House. This visit will strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel, reflect the deep ties between our governments and our people, and underscore the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security.
Friday, August 27, 2021
The President will meet with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
Treasury
Monday – Secretary Janet Yellen has not public event scheduled
State Department
Monday – News briefings, when held, are about 2pm ET.
USTR
WEEK AHEAD GUIDANCE FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 23, 2021 – AUGUST 27, 2021
Monday, August 23, 2021
Ambassador Katherine Tai will meet virtually with Kenya’s Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina. This meeting is closed press.
The Ambassador will also participate in a fireside conversation with the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR). This event is open press.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Ambassador Katherine Tai will conduct meetings with staff. These meetings are closed press.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Ambassador Katherine Tai will meet with international union presidents in advance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers-USTR Consultations in September. This meeting is closed press.
Also on Wednesday, Ambassador Tai will meet virtually with Ethiopia’s Senior Policy Advisor and Chief Trade Negotiator Mamo Mihretu. This meeting is closed press.
The Ambassador will also meet virtually with Turkey’s Minister of Trade Mehmet Muş. This meeting is closed press.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Ambassador Katherine Tai will conduct meetings with staff. These meetings are closed press.
Friday, August 27, 2021
Ambassador Katherine Tai will conduct meetings with staff. These meetings are closed press.
The Senate
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021
August recess. No votes until Sept. 13 Next pro-forma session Tuesday, Aug 24 – 8:30 a.m
The House
Returns from August recess 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021.
UPCOMING ECONOMIC DATA AND FEDERAL RESERVE EVENTS
Monday, Aug 23 – 8:30a ChiFed Nat’l Activity Index (NFCAI prvs +0.09)
Monday, Aug 23 – 9:45a ET – US Markit Aug prelim Mfg/Svcs PMIs (63.1 <fg exected)
Monday, Aug 23– 10a ET – US NAR July existing home sales (unch expected; June +1.4%)
Monday, Aug 23 – 10a RichmondFed Mfg Index (prvs 27)
Tuesday, Aug 24 – 8:55a ET Redbook wkly retail activity (Prvs )
Tues, Aug 24 – 10a ET – US July New Home Sales (+3.6% expected; June -6.6%)
Wednesday, Aug 25 – 7a ET US MBA wkly mortgage apps (prvs -2.8%)
Wednesday, Aug 25 – 8:30a ET US July durable goods orders (+0.8% expected; June +0.8%)
Wednesday, Aug 25 – 10:30a ET US EIA Wkly oil stocks (prvs -3.2 mln bls)
Thursday, Aug 26 – 8:30a ET Wkly initial jobless benefit claims (prvs )
Thursday, Aug 27 – 8:30a ET revised 2Q US GDP (6.7% expected; adv 2Q +6.5%)
Thursday, Aug 27 – 11a ET Kansas City Fed Mfg Index (July +30)
Thursday, Aug 27 – 2p ET Census Buro webinar on new retail sales rpt
Friday, Aug 28 – 8:30a ET US July personal income (June +0.1%)
Friday, Aug 28 – 8:30a ET US Int’l advance trade in goods
Friday, Aug 28 – 10a ET Fed Chair Powell’s address to Jackson Hole symposium
Friday, Aug 28 – 10a ET UMich final Aug consumer sentiment (prelim Aug 70.2)
Friday, Aug 28 – 1p ET Baker-Hughes oil rig count (prev US +3/503)
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