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Thursday August 20, 2026

TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN EXECUTIVE TIME
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN A PRE-TAPE RADIO INTERVIEW
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN A POLICY MEETING
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN SIGNING TIME
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE FIRST LADY PARTICIPATE IN A FOSTERING THE FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENT
TODAY - RSBN COVERING THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE

The House Stands Adjourned Until August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT at 9:00 AM EDT (Pro Forma - back August 31)
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until August 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT at 1:30 PM EDT (Pro Forma - back September 14)

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas has no public appointments.
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison M. Hooker has no public appointments.