1:00 PM EST

Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead brief the media on National Guard priorities for 2024 at 1 p.m. EST in the Pentagon Briefing Room, 2D972. The briefing will also be livestreamed on defense.gov and broadcast on Channel 2 in the Pentagon.

Department of Defense

https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-02-08/

https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33703

https://www.defense.gov/News/Live-Events/

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National Guard Bureau Chief Briefs Reporters at the Pentagon

Army General Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead brief reporters at the Pentagon.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?533478-1/national-guard-bureau-chief-briefs-reporters-pentagon

1:30 PM EST

Victory and Defeat in Ukraine: A Conversation with Assistant Secretary of Defense Celeste Wallander

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)

https://www.fdd.org/events/2024/02/08/victory-and-defeat-in-ukraine-a-conversation-with-assistant-secretary-of-defense-celeste-wallander/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyXPIj8NsH8

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Dr. Celeste Wallander participates at 1:30 p.m. EST in a virtual fireside chat with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies on "Victory and Defeat in Ukraine."

Department of Defense

https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/Date/2024-02-08/

1:30 PM EST

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

The White House

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As4bCBEdhe4

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White House Daily Briefing

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefs reporters and responds to questions on a range of issues confronting the Biden administration.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?533476-1/white-house-daily-briefing

Scalise to Return to Washington Next Week

Washington, February 8, 2024

The Office of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the Leader’s treatment for multiple myeloma:

“Leader Scalise has successfully completed his autologous stem cell treatment and has been medically cleared to resume travel. He is in complete remission and will be returning to Washington next week for votes. He is thankful for his positive prognosis, and for the support of his medical team, family, colleagues, and fellow Louisianans.”

https://www.majorityleader.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2040

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Vyacheslav Volodin: NATO will destroy the European Union

Chairman of the State Duma posted that on his Telegram channel

February 8, 2024, 08:25

http://duma.gov.ru/en/news/58772/

Vyacheslav Volodin said that prime minister of Canada Trudeau should resign

According to Chairman of the State Duma, the reason is honoring of the SS-member Yaroslav Hunka in the Canadian Parliament

February 8, 2024, 13:21

According to the Chairman of the State Duma, there are no and should be no grounds justifying the crimes of the Nazis, regardless of the historical era.

“The crimes of the Nazis are beyond time and geography. Trudeau must leave the office. We all need to remember history, respect the memory of our ancestors, know black from white and understand that Trudeau’s act is incompatible with his position,” Vyacheslav Volodin told RT.

http://duma.gov.ru/en/news/58775/

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S.3589 - Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 01/16/2024)

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3589

H.R.6981 - Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024

Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (Introduced 01/11/2024)

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6981

3:00 PM EST

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder briefs the news media at the Pentagon.

Department of Defense

https://www.defense.gov/News/Today-in-DOD/

https://www.defense.gov/News/Live-Events/

https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33715

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Defense Department Briefing

Defense Department Spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder briefs reporters at the Pentagon.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?533481-1/defense-department-briefing

3:15 PM EST

The 2024 Supreme Court Fellows Program Annual Lecture with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan

The Law Library of Congress and the Supreme Court Fellows Program

https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2024/01/2024-supreme-court-fellows-program-annual-lecture-to-feature-u-s-supreme-court-associate-justice-elena-kagan/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAzSrLV74B4

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Interview With Justice Kagan

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is interviewed by federal Judge Jeffrey Sutton as part of the 2024 Supreme Court Fellows Program, at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?533415-1/interview-justice-kagan

3:30 PM EST

Field Hearing, Sierra Vista, Arizona: Biden’s Border Crisis: The Consequences of Failing to Secure Federal Border Lands | Federal Lands Subcommittee

House Natural Resources Committee

https://naturalresources.house.gov/uploadedfiles/hearing_memo_updated_–_sub_on_fl_ov_field_hrg_02.08.24.pdf

https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116752

https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415462

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dAhOuT4pkE

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TBD

House Natural Resources Subcommittee Field Hearing on Border Security

A House Natural Resources subcommittee holds a field hearing in Sierra Vista, Arizona, on securing the U.S. southern border.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?533452-1/house-natural-resources-subcommittee-field-hearing-border-security

4:00 PM EST

The President delivers remarks at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference

Lansdowne Resort, Leesburg, VA

https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka3XsQuzUYE

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President Biden Remarks at House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference

President Biden gives remarks at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?533463-1/president-biden-remarks-house-democratic-caucus-issues-conference

White House Briefing Room 1/2

Statement from Senior Advisor and American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/08/statement-from-senior-advisor-and-american-rescue-plan-coordinator-gene-sperling/

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/08/president-biden-announces-key-nominees-66/

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Michigan Disaster Declaration

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/08/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-michigan-disaster-declaration-2/

Readout of White House Roundtable on Clean Bus Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/08/readout-of-white-house-roundtable-on-clean-bus-manufacturing/

Background Press Call on Bilateral Engagements and the Trilateral Fentanyl Committee’s Fourth Meeting in Mexico

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/02/08/background-press-call-on-bilateral-engagements-and-the-trilateral-fentanyl-committees-fourth-meeting-in-mexico/

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 1(j)(4) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/08/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-1j4-of-the-state-department-basic-authorities-act-of-1956/

Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | New York, NY

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/02/08/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-campaign-reception-new-york-ny-5/

Statement from Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to the White House

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/08/statement-from-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-his-majesty-king-abdullah-ii-of-jordan-to-the-white-house/

Statement from President Joe Biden on Loss of U.S. Marines in California

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/08/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-loss-of-u-s-marines-in-california/

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 1(j)(4) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/08/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-1j4-of-the-state-department-basic-authorities-act-of-1956/

FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Historic Partnership with Major Sports Leagues and Players Unions

FEBRUARY 08, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/08/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris-administration-announces-historic-partnership-with-major-sports-leagues-and-players-unions/

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White House Briefing Room 2/2

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby En Route New York, NY

FEBRUARY 07, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/02/07/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-nsc-coordinator-for-strategic-communications-john-kirby-en-route-new-york-ny/

President Biden Names Forty-Fifth Round of Judicial Nominees and One New Nominee to Serve as U.S. Marshal

FEBRUARY 07, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/07/president-biden-names-forty-fifth-round-of-judicial-nominees-and-one-new-nominee-to-serve-as-u-s-marshal/

Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

FEBRUARY 07, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/07/nominations-and-withdrawals-sent-to-the-senate-12/

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma

FEBRUARY 07, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/07/notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-and-in-relation-to-burma-2/

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma

FEBRUARY 07, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/07/message-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-and-in-relation-to-burma/

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan

FEBRUARY 07, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/07/notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-widespread-humanitarian-crisis-in-afghanistan-and-the-potential-for-a-deepening-economic-collapse-in-afghanistan-2/

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan

FEBRUARY 07, 2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/07/message-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-widespread-humanitarian-crisis-in-afghanistan-and-the-potential-for-a-deepening-economic-collapse-in-afghanist/

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on a Helicopter Crash in California

Feb. 8, 2024We mourn the tragic loss of five U.S. Marines earlier this week during a training flight enroute from Nevada to California. My prayers are with these brave Marines and their families, loved ones, and teammates.

As the Marine Corps investigates this deadly crash, it is yet another reminder that across our nation and the world our selfless service members put their lives on the line every day to keep our country safe. The entire Department of Defense honors these brave Marines' service and grieves their passing.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3670612/statement-from-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-a-helicopter-crash-in/

General Officer Announcements

Feb. 8, 2024

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: