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Monday August 17, 2026

TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN EXECUTIVE TIME
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP RECEIVES HIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP GREETS LIFEGUARD RYDER WILLIAMS
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN A POLICY MEETING
TODAY - RSBN COVERING THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE

The House Stands Adjourned Until August 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT (Pro Forma - back August 31)
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until August 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM EDT (Pro Forma - back September 14)

Secretary Marco Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State and the White House.
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 attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.