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05/16/2022

AWPS NEWS
THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY
Monday May 16, 2022
Posted by- KL Anderson

THE PRESIDENT
President Biden is at the White House.

The formal White House news day this Monday May 16, 2022 is set to begin at 11:15 AM EDT.

TODAY The President has scheduled several public events.
-The President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

EDT
9:30 AM President Biden will receive the closed President’s Daily Brief ('PDB').

11:45 AM President Biden will award the Public Safety Officer Medals of Valor for “extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty” in the White House East Room.

3:30 PM President Biden will host a "..bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of the Hellenic Republic," in the Oval Office. The two leaders will affirm the "..strong bilateral partnership and celebrate 201 years of Greek independence."

5:00 PM President Biden and The First Lady will host an East Room reception to "..honor of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and Mrs. Mitsotaki."

YESTERDAY Sunday May 15, 2022 the formal White House news day began at 8:20 AM EDT.

There was no In -Town Pool Print coverage was New York Post, CNN covered as the In-town Pool Video Camera and Correspondent; NPR had radio Pool coverage.

The Out -of -Town Travel Pool Print coverage was New York Times, CBS covered as the Pool Video Camera and Correspondent; There was no travel Radio Pool coverage.

At 10:07 AM President Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden left their residence and headed to the Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle and from there to Joint Base Andrews in Greater Metro Washington.

11:16 AM President Biden and The First Lady stepped onto the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews.
Traveling with the President and the First Lady on Air Force One to Joint Base Andrews were:
Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff;
Joshua Geltzer, Deputy Assistant to the President & Deputy Homeland Security Advisor;
Stephen Goepfert, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the President.

At 11:38 AM President Biden and The First Lady arrived at the U.S. Capitol to honor the "..law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021 at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on the West Front of the Capitol.
President Biden provided remarks beginning at about 12:30 PM EDT.

According to The White House there were approximately 20,000 attendees; 5000 family members for the President’s remarks at the Capitol for the 41st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.

Program:
Advancement of the Colors by U.S. Capitol Police, Host Agency;
National Anthem, performed by Sergeant Sanford Swanson, West Lafayette
Police Department;
Rick Snyder, Chaplain, National Fraternal Order of Police;
Patrick Yoes, President, National Fraternal Order of Police;
Glenda Lehmann, President, Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary;
Musical tribute by Adam Doleac, Country Recording Artist;
The President.

TRANSCRIPT on The President's Remarks: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/15/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-national-peace-officers-memorial-service/

Seated on the dais during The President's remarks were:
"Senate sergeant at arms Karen Gibson, Senator Patrick Leahy,
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, Architect of the US Capitol Brett Blanton.

In the afternoon The White House provided a Statement to Press regarding the shooting in Buffalo New York:

"President Biden spoke with New York Governor Kathy Hochul today to offer his condolences and support during this difficult time. President Biden also reached out to Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.

At 12:58 PM President Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden returned to The White House.

The White House Press Office declared the formal news day closed for Sunday May 15, 2022 at 1:03 PM EDT.

AHEAD
TUESDAY May 17, President Biden and The First Lady will travel to Buffalo, New York to "grieve with the community that lost ten lives in a senseless and horrific mass shooting."

Also TUESDAY President Biden and The First Lady will host a White House Rose Garden reception to "celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month."

THURSDAY May 19, President Biden will depart for Seoul, Republic of Korea for his first trip to Asia as President.
"The President will visit the Republic of Korea and Japan to further deepen ties between our governments and economies to deliver for people at home and in the region. This trip will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s rock-solid commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and to U.S. treaty alliances with the Republic of Korea and Japan. It will build on more than a year of intensive diplomacy with the Indo-Pacific, including the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit held last week in Washington, DC."

FRIDAY May 20, President Biden will arrive in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The President will remain in Seoul Saturday.

SUNDAY May 22, President Biden will depart Seoul en route to Tokyo, Japan.

TUESDAY May 24, President Biden will return to Washington.

STATEMENT on The President's May 20-24 visit to South Korea and Japan: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/27/statement-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-on-the-presidents-travel-to-the-republic-of-korea-and-japan/

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THE VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President is in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

The Vice President has scheduled one public events today.
-The Vice President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

GST (EDT+8)
3:10 PM The Vice President will arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE.

4:25 PM The Vice President and The Presidential Delegation will have a condolence visit with President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

6:15 PM The Vice President will leave from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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THE FIRST LADY
The First Lady is at the White House.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has scheduled two public events today.
-The First Lady's schedule is subject to change without notice.

3:00 PM First Lady Dr Jill Biden will "..attend an event hosted by The Washington Ballet in Washington, D.C. and deliver remarks. The Washington Ballet will unveil a new scholarship initiative for young people."

5:00 PM The President and The First Lady will "..host a reception in honor of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and Mrs. Mitsotaki in the East Room."

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THE SECOND GENTLEMAN
The Second Gentleman is in Washington, DC.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff has scheduled no events today.
-The Second Gentleman's schedule is subject to change without notice.

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BRIEFINGS
2:30 PM Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief Press.

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PUBLIC PRESS COVERAGE:
In town Press:
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: New York Times
Radio: SRN.

Out of Town Travel Press for The President:
-no coverage.

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PHOTO CREDITS:

Images are the exclusive property of KL Anderson and AWPS News and its affiliates, except as noted below.

Images from White House Briefings and other White House activities and events may be courtesy of the White House Press Office.

All Rights Reserved.
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05/15/2022

AWPS NEWS
THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY
Sunday May 15, 2022
Posted by- KL Anderson

THE PRESIDENT
President Biden is at the Biden family residence in Wilmington, Delaware.

The formal White House news day this Sunday May 15, 2022 is set to begin at 8:20 AM EDT.

TODAY The President has scheduled one public event.
-The President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

10:15 AM President Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden will leave New Castle Delaware from the Air National Guard Base en route to Joint Base Andrews in Greater Metro Washington.

10:50 AM President Biden and The First Lady will arrive at Joint Base Andrews.

12:00 PM President Biden and The First Lady will "..honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021 at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on the West Front of the Capitol.
President Biden will provide remarks.

YESTERDAY Saturday May 14, 2022 the formal White House news day began at 12:00 PM EDT.
There was no In -Town Pool coverage.
The Out -of -Town Travel Pool Print coverage was New York Times, CBS covered as the Pool Video Camera and Correspondent; There was no travel Radio Pool coverage.

At about 2:00 PM President Biden arrived at Fieldstone Golf Club near his family home in Wilmington, Delaware.

According to the White House, The President and First Lady hosted a family for lunch to celebrate Jimmy’s birthday. Attending the lunch celebration were:
Valerie Biden Owens
Jack Owens
Jimmy Biden
Sara Biden
Nick Biden

At 3:58 PM The President and First Lady left Fieldstone Golf Club and were back home a few minutes later.

At about 5:00 PM wearing a black windbreaker, tan pants and black mask, President Biden left home to attend evening Mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine. After Mass The President returned home.

At about 5:50 PM White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told Press, in a Statement about the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York:

“The President has been briefed by his Homeland Security Advisor on the horrific shooting in Buffalo, NY this afternoon. He will continue to receive updates throughout the evening and tomorrow as further information develops. The President and the First Lady are praying for those who have been lost and for their loved ones.”
Full formal STATEMENT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/14/statement-by-president-biden-on-mass-shooting-in-buffalo-new-york/

The White House Press Office declared the formal news day closed for Saturday May 14, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT.

AHEAD

MAY 20-24 President Biden will visit the Republic of Korea and Japan to "..further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and people."
Full STATEMENT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/27/statement-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-on-the-presidents-travel-to-the-republic-of-korea-and-japan/

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THE VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President is in Washington DC

The Vice President has scheduled no public events today.
-The Vice President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

2:50 PM Vice President Harris will leave Washington on travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. "The Vice President is leading a Presidential Delegation to offer condolences on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration and the American people on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan"

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THE FIRST LADY
The First Lady is at the Biden family residence in Wilmington, Delaware.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has scheduled no public events today.
-The First Lady's schedule is subject to change without notice.

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THE SECOND GENTLEMAN
The Second Gentleman is in Washington, DC.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff has scheduled no events today.
-The Second Gentleman's schedule is subject to change without notice.

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BRIEFINGS
-no Briefings are scheduled.

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PUBLIC PRESS COVERAGE:
In town Press:
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: New York Post
Radio: NPR.

Out of Town Travel Press for The President:
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: New York Times
Radio: -no coverage.

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PHOTO CREDITS:

Images are the exclusive property of KL Anderson and AWPS News and its affiliates, except as noted below.

Images from White House Briefings and other White House activities and events may be courtesy of the White House Press Office.

All Rights Reserved.
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05/14/2022

AWPS NEWS
THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY
Saturday May 14, 2022
Posted by- KL Anderson
**UPDATED: The Vice President

THE PRESIDENT
President Biden is at the Biden family residence in Wilmington, Delaware.

The formal White House news day this Saturday May 14, 2022 is set to begin at 12:00 PM EDT.

TODAY The President has scheduled no public events.
-The President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

YESTERDAY Friday May 13, 2022 the formal White House news day began at 1:00 PM EDT.
Newsday had In -Town Print Pool coverage, ABC covered as the Pool Video Camera and Correspondent and CBS had In-Town Radio Pool coverage.
The Out -of -Town Travel Pool Print coverage was New York Times, ABC covered as the Pool Video Camera and Correspondent; There was no travel Radio Pool coverage.

Around 9:30 AM President Biden received a closed briefing (The 'PDB') from a senior member of the Intelligence Community.

According to a Source, from 9:50 AM EDT UNTIL 10:27 AM EDT, "President Biden held a secure call this morning with Prime Minister Andersson of Sweden and President Niinistö of Finland.."
READOUT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/13/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-andersson-of-sweden-and-president-niinisto-of-finland/

Around 10:45 AM President Biden welcomed "His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein to the White House for a closed bilateral meeting. This was the second visit King Abdullah has made to Washington during the Biden Administration. The visit reinforced the "..close friendship and enduring partnership between the United States and Jordan, ..a critical force for stability in the Middle East,.. strategic partner and ally of the United States."
READOUT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/13/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-his-majesty-king-abdullah-ii-of-jordan/

Around 1:15 PM White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joined by Kansas City, MO Mayor Quinton Lucas and Detroit, MI Police Chief James White, began her final White House press briefing.
TRANSCRIPT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2022/05/13/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-may-13-2022/

2:30 PM President Biden joined a meeting in the White House Roosevelt Room with ".. local elected officials, chiefs of police, and a community violence intervention expert from cities across America that have benefited from using American Rescue Plan funding to increase spending on community policing and public safety programs."
BACKGROUND: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/13/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-call-for-state-and-local-leaders-to-dedicate-more-american-rescue-plan-funding-to-make-our-communities-safer-and-deploy-these-dollars-quickly/

At about 3:00 PM President Biden delivered remarks in the Rose Garden ".. highlighting state and local leaders who are investing American Rescue Plan funding to make our communities safer."

Attending The President’s Remarks on Public Safety in the Rose Garden were the following guests:

Attorney General Merrick Garland, U.S. Department of Justice
Mayor Quinton Lucas, Kansas City, Missouri
Police Chief Joe Mabin, Kansas City Police Department
Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit, Michigan
Police Chief James White, Detroit Police Department
Mayor GT Bynum, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa, Florida
Police Chief Mary O'Connor, Tampa Police Department
Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, Toledo, Ohio
Chief Murphy Paul, Baton Rouge Police Department
Courtney Scott, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, City of Baton Rouge
Commissioner Timothy McGonigle, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston, Texas
Police Chief Troy Finner, Houston Police Department
Reggie Moore, Director of Violence Prevention Policy and Engagement, Medical College of Wisconsin
TRANSCRIPT of The President's Remarks: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/13/remarks-by-president-biden-highlighting-state-and-local-leaders-who-are-investing-american-rescue-plan-funding/

At about 3:58 PM President Biden left The White House en route by motorcade to the State Department.

Around 4:16 PM President Biden began remarks during the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit at the Department of State, Harry S. Truman Building. The President commemorated "..45 years of U.S.-ASEAN relations and strengthen ASEAN’s central role in delivering sustainable solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges."

Summit attendees included:
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei
His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia
His Excellency Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia
His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore
His Excellency Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.), Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
His Excellency Phankham Viphavan, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
His Excellency Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Prime Minister of Malaysia

TRANSCRIPT of The President's Remarksm: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/13/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-u-s-asean-special-summit/

ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit 2022, Joint Vision Statement:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/13/asean-u-s-special-summit-2022-joint-vision-statement/

FACT Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/12/fact-sheet-u-s-asean-special-summit-in-washington-dc/

At 6:00 PM President Biden left the State Department by motorcade en route to New Castle, Delaware via Joint Base Andrews..

At 7:00pm President Biden arrived at the Delaware Air National Guard base in New Castle, Delaware. The President deplaned a few minutes later then hook hands and chatted briefly with the two greeters. President Biden was home a few minutes later.

White House staff with President Biden included:
Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Brett McGurk, National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa
Stephen Goepfert, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the President.

The White House Press Office declared the formal news day closed for Friday May 13, 2022 at around 7:24 PM EDT.

AHEAD

MAY 20-24 President Biden will visit the Republic of Korea and Japan to "..further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and people."
Full STATEMENT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/27/statement-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-on-the-presidents-travel-to-the-republic-of-korea-and-japan/

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THE VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President is in Washington DC

The Vice President has scheduled two public events today.
-The Vice President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

**UPDATE:
MONDAY May 16, 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on May 16 to lead a Presidential Delegation and offer condolences on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration and the American people on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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THE FIRST LADY
The First Lady is at the Biden family residence in Wilmington, Delaware.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has scheduled no public events today.
-The First Lady's schedule is subject to change without notice.

_
THE SECOND GENTLEMAN
The Second Gentleman is in Washington, DC.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff has scheduled no events today.
-The Second Gentleman's schedule is subject to change without notice.

_
BRIEFINGS
-no Briefings are scheduled.

_
PUBLIC PRESS COVERAGE:
In town Press:
-no coverage.

Out of Town Travel Press for The President:
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: New York Times
Radio: -no coverage.

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PHOTO CREDITS:

Images are the exclusive property of KL Anderson and AWPS News and its affiliates, except as noted below.

Images from White House Briefings and other White House activities and events may be courtesy of the White House Press Office.

All Rights Reserved.
—
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05/13/2022

AWPS NEWS
THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY
Friday May 13, 2022
Posted by- KL Anderson

THE PRESIDENT
President Biden is at the White House in Washington, D.C.

The formal White House news day this Friday May 13, 2022 is set to begin at 1:00 PM EDT.

TODAY The President has scheduled several public events.
-The President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

FRIDAY May 13, President Biden will welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and his Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein to the White House. This will be the second visit King Abdullah has made to Washington during the Biden Administration. The visit will reinforce the "..close friendship and enduring partnership between the United States and Jordan, ..a critical force for stability in the Middle East,.. strategic partner and ally of the United States."

ALSO FRIDAY May 13, President Biden will take part in the "U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit at the Department of State."

DETAILS
9:30 AM President Biden will receive a closed briefing (The 'PDB') from a senior member of the Intelligence Community.

10:45 AM President Biden will "welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein to the White House; this visit reinforces the close friendship and enduring partnership between the United States and Jordan."

2:30 PM President Biden will join meeting in the White House Roosevelt Room with ".. local elected officials, chiefs of police, and a community violence intervention expert from cities across America that have benefited from using American Rescue Plan funding to increase spending on community policing and public safety programs."
BACKGROUND: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/13/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-call-for-state-and-local-leaders-to-dedicate-more-american-rescue-plan-funding-to-make-our-communities-safer-and-deploy-these-dollars-quickly/

3:00 PM President Biden will deliver remarks in the Rose Garden ".. highlighting state and local leaders who are investing American Rescue Plan funding to make our communities safer."

3:30 PM President Biden will take part in the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit at the Department of State, Harry S. Truman Building. The President will commemorate "..45 years of U.S.-ASEAN relations and strengthen ASEAN’s central role in delivering sustainable solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges."
FACT Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/12/fact-sheet-u-s-asean-special-summit-in-washington-dc/

6:00 PM President Biden will leave the White House from the South Lawn en route to New Castle, Delaware.

6:55 PM President Biden will arrive at the Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Delaware.

YESTERDAY Thursday May 12, 2022 the formal White House news day began at 2:39 PM EDT.
National Journal had In -Town Print Pool coverage, NBC covered as the Pool Video Camera and Correspondent and BBC had In-Town Radio Pool coverage.
There was no Travel Pool coverage.

At about 10:15 AM EDT President Biden and Vice President Harris were briefed privately in the Oval Office by a senior member of the Intelligence Community on domestic and international developments of consequence to U.S. national security.

In the evening, at around 5:50 PM President Biden welcomed "..Leaders of ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretary General to the White House and takes a family photo as part of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit."
The President walked from The White House Residence with Asian Leaders to a "specially created podium for a photo." The President together with all the leaders began walking toward the White House State Dining Room.

At about 6:00 PM President Biden hosted a dinner for the Leaders of ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretary General in the White House State Dining Room.

From The White House:
Menu for the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit dinner:
Lemon Ricotta Ravioli
Black Tomato Coulis
Micro Basil

Thyme Poached Chicken in Pastry
Parisienne of Spring Vegetables
Chanterelle Mushroom Sauce

Peaches in Sesame Short Crust
Vanilla Ice Cream

ASEAN Leaders Participating in the greeting and the dinner with the President and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders, in the White House State Dining Room:

United States
Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific

Brunei
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei
His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen, The Prince of Brunei

Indonesia
His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia
Her Excellency Retno Marsudi, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Cambodia
His Excellency Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia
His Excellency Kao Kim Hourn, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister

Singapore
His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore
His Excellency Vivian Balakrishan, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Thailand
His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.), Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
His Excellency Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Laos
His Excellency Phankham Viphavan, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
His Excellency Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Vietnam
His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
His Excellency Bui Thanh Son, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Malaysia
His Excellency Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Prime Minister of Malaysia
His Excellency Saifuddin bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs

ASEAN
His Excellency Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary- General of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations
His Excellency Robert Matheus Tene, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Political-Security Community

Philippines
His Excellency Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines
His Excellency Jose Manuel Del Gallego Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States

Also during the day President Biden held virtual meetings with retailers and infant formula manufacturers.
READOUT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/12/readout-of-president-bidens-virtual-meetings-with-retailers-and-infant-formula-manufacturers/

The White House Press Office declared the formal news day closed for Thursday May 12, 2022 at around 6:17 PM EDT.

AHEAD

MAY 20-24 President Biden will visit the Republic of Korea and Japan to "..further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and people."
Full STATEMENT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/27/statement-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-on-the-presidents-travel-to-the-republic-of-korea-and-japan/

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THE VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President is in Washington DC

The Vice President has scheduled two public events today.
-The Vice President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

11:30 AM EDT Vice President Harris will take part in the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit at the State Department, hosting a "..working lunch with the leaders of ASEAN countries." The discussion agenda will focus on "..maritime security and global health, among other areas."
WATCH: WhiteHouse.gov/Live

1:30 PM EDT Vice President Harris will host a meeting with the leaders of ASEAN countries, members of the Biden-Harris Cabinet, and other Administration officials to discuss climate action, clean energy, and sustainable infrastructure during the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit at the State Department.
WATCH: WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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THE FIRST LADY
The First Lady is at The White House in Washington, DC.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has scheduled no public events today.
-The First Lady's schedule is subject to change without notice.

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THE SECOND GENTLEMAN
The Second Gentleman is in Washington, DC.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff has scheduled no events today.
-The Second Gentleman's schedule is subject to change without notice.

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BRIEFINGS

1:00 PM Press Secretary Jen Psaki will brief Press in the White House Briefing Room for the final time before transitioning to a new role in the private sector (-with less stress, more regular hours and higher pay).

WATCH: WhiteHouse.gov/LIVE

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PUBLIC PRESS COVERAGE:
In town Press:
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Newsday
Radio: CBS

Out of Town Travel Press for The President:
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: New York Times
Radio: -no coverage.

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PHOTO CREDITS:

Images are the exclusive property of KL Anderson and AWPS News and its affiliates, except as noted below.

Images from White House Briefings and other White House activities and events may be courtesy of the White House Press Office.

All Rights Reserved.
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05/12/2022

AWPS NEWS
THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY
Thursday May 12, 2022
Posted by- KL Anderson

THE PRESIDENT
President Biden is at the White House in Washington, D.C.

The formal White House news day this Thursday May 12, 2022 is set to begin at 2:39 PM EDT.

TODAY The President has scheduled one public event.
-The President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

DETAILS
10:15 AM EDT President Biden and Vice President Harris will be briefed privately in the Oval Office by a senior member of the Intelligence Community on domestic and international developments of consequence to U.S. national security.

5:30 PM President Biden will welcome "..Leaders of ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretary General to the White House and takes a family photo as part of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit."

6:00 PM President Biden will host a dinner for the Leaders of ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretary General in the White House State Dining Room.

YESTERDAY Wednesday May 11, 2022
the formal White House news day began at 0850 EDT.
The Washington Examiner had In -Town Print Pool coverage, FOX covered as the Pool Video Camera and Correspondent and AURN had In-Town Radio Pool coverage;
McClatchy had Travel Print Pool coverage, FOX covered as the Travel Pool Video Camera and Correspondent and BBC had Radio coverage.

EDT
At 10:05 AM President Biden left the White House en route to Chicago, Illinois via Joint Base Andrews where he boarded Air Force One.

About ten minutes before noon ET Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre began a gaggle from on board Air Force One en Route to Kankakee, Illinois.
TRANSCRIPT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2022/05/11/press-gaggle-by-principal-deputy-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-en-route-kankakee-il/

Air Force One landed at Chicago O’Hare at 11:08 AM CDT in nearly 90 degrees (F) air temperature. The President switched to Marine One and at 12:04 PM CDT President Biden landed on board Marine One at the Illinois Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility within the Greater Kankakee Airport.

On arrival The President was greeted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02). A few minutes later The President was rolling en route to the family farm.

At 12:22 PM CDT President Biden with Sec. Vilsack and Representative Kelly, arrived at O’Connor Farms in Kankakee, Illinois, which specializes in producing corn, wheat and soy beans. The President toured the farm with family owners Jeff O’Connor, and Gina O’Connor. While visiting the farm The President discussed the "..impact of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on food supply and prices at home and abroad, and the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to give farmers the tools and resources they need to boost domestic food production."
REFERENCE- Fact Sheet on Administration's Work: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/11/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-actions-to-address-putins-price-hike-make-food-more-affordable-and-lower-costs-for-farmers/

According to a Source while discussing with the O'Connors the challenges and benefits of double cropping, The President observed that while Ukraine is the largest producer of wheat in the world. "Can’t get it out,” he said. The discussion then briefly centered on the effects of Russia's war against Ukraine on global food security.

About quarter past 1:00 PM CDT at O’Connor Farm President Biden began open press remarks about ".. Putin’s Price Hike and his Administration’s actions to support farmers and food processors, lower their costs and lower prices for families."

The President began by addressing his own history with the agriculture industry; "..everybody looks at me and says, 'Have you ever been on a farm?'.." He noted that Delaware, the state he represented on Capitol Hill for 36 years is part of the $4 billion Delmarva regional agriculture industry. "..we have more chickens than there are Americans," The President joked, raising laughter in the crowd.
Full TRANSCRIPT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/11/remarks-by-president-biden-on-supporting-farmers-and-american-families/

At 2:55 PM CDT The President arrived at McCormick Place to address the "..40th International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) International Convention" in Chicago.
Per The White House, attending the President’s remarks for the 40th International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) International Convention were some "..3,500 union members and leaders from across the United States and Canada."
Speakers, in order of appearance;
Lonnie Stephenson, International President, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW);
President Biden who took the Stage at 4:09 PM CDT and spoke for 40 minutes to his preferred audience.
TRANSCRIPT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/11/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-international-brotherhood-of-electrical-workers-40th-annual-conference/

At 5:03 PM President Biden arrived at the Marriott Marquis Chicago for the Democratic National Committee fundraiser, where he provided about 30 minutes of motivating remarks that began at about 5:40 PM.
According to a Source present about 40 were in attendance in a standard hotel conference room at the Marriott. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison introduced Illinois Governor Jay Robert ('J.B.") Pritzker, who then introduced The President.

Governor Pritzker focused on abortion rights and the "urgency of the moment," he repeated President Biden’s warning against an “ultra-MAGA” movement resurfacing to power. At 5:39 PM CDT The Governor introduced President Biden.

President Biden began by thanking those in the audience who took part in his 2020 campaign for the presidency. He spoke about the global struggle between democracies and autocracies, noting China's rise. “There’s a lot at stake,” The President noted. “A whole lot at stake.”
“The rest of the world looks to us. They expect us to lead..."
TRANSCRIPT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/11/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-democratic-national-committee-fundraiser-5/

6:40 PM CDT President Biden left Chicago and at 9:18 PM EDT The President arrived at Joint Base Andrews. At 9:42 PM President Biden was observed entering the White House residence, without taking questions or offering any remarks to assembled media.

Also during the day President Biden held a congratulatory call with Philippine President-Elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Call READOUT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/11/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-philippine-president-elect-ferdinand-marcos-jr/

The White House Press Office declared the formal news day closed for Wednesday May 11, 2022 at around 2145.

Additionally of NOTE: President Biden's National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan and National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk wrapped up two days in Cairo, Egypt where they engaged with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and senior Egyptian officials on a "broad range of global and regional security challenges."
STATEMENT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/11/statement-by-nsc-spokesperson-adrienne-watson-on-nsa-jake-sullivans-visit-to-egypt/

AHEAD

FRIDAY May 13, President Biden will welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and his Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein to the White House. This will be the second visit King Abdullah has made to Washington during the Biden Administration. The visit will reinforce the "..close friendship and enduring partnership between the United States and Jordan, ..a critical force for stability in the Middle East,.. strategic partner and ally of the United States."

ALSO FRIDAY May 13, President Biden will take part in the "U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit at the Department of State."

MAY 20-24 President Biden will visit the Republic of Korea and Japan to "..further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and people."
Full STATEMENT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/27/statement-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-on-the-presidents-travel-to-the-republic-of-korea-and-japan/

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THE VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President is in Washington DC

The Vice President has scheduled no public events today.
-The Vice President's schedule is subject to change without notice.

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THE FIRST LADY
The First Lady is at The White House in Washington, DC.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has scheduled no public events today.
-The First Lady's schedule is subject to change without notice.

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THE SECOND GENTLEMAN
The Second Gentleman is in Washington, DC.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff has scheduled no events today.
-The Second Gentleman's schedule is subject to change without notice.

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BRIEFINGS

2:30 PM Press Secretary Jen Psaki will brief Press in the White House Briefing Room.

WATCH: WhiteHouse.gov/LIVE

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PUBLIC PRESS COVERAGE:
In town Press:
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: National Journal
Radio: BBC

Out of Town Travel Press for The President:
-no coverage.

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