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The President signs a Proclamation
2025-09-09 16:30 (America/New_York)
White House Press Pool

Livestream—Science Under Siege: A Conversation With Dr. Hotez & Dr. Mann
2025-09-09 12:30 - 13:45 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a livestream discussion with Dr. Hotez & Dr. Mann as they tackle the challenges facing science today.

From pandemics to climate change, the world faces deeply interconnected and critical challenges. Yet efforts to confront these crises are increasingly obstructed by a powerful, organized force: rising opposition to science, often driven by political and ideological agendas. This erosion of trust in scientific expertise not only threatens effective policymaking but also undermines democratic discourse and public health.
Michael E. Mann, a leading climate scientist, and Peter J. Hotez, a renowned vaccine researcher and physician-scientist, have spent decades working at the intersection of science, policy, and public communication. Both have worked to advance evidence-based responses amid a rise in disinformation and denialism, navigating an environment where scientific consensus is increasingly politicized.
This event is a collaboration between the Baker Institute Director’s Lecture Series and the Science and Tech Policy Program‘s Civic Scientist Lecture Series, sponsored by Dr. Virginia Clark, with additional support from Benjamin and Winifer Cheng, Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering, and Weiss School of Natural Sciences.
“Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World” (PublicAffairs, 2025).
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Science Under Siege: A Conversation With Dr. Peter Hotez & Dr. Michael Mann
2025-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Peter Hotez & Dr. Michael Mann as they tackle the challenges facing science today.

From pandemics to climate change, the world faces deeply interconnected and critical challenges. Yet efforts to confront these crises are increasingly obstructed by a powerful, organized force: rising opposition to science, often driven by political and ideological agendas. This erosion of trust in scientific expertise not only threatens effective policymaking but also undermines democratic discourse and public health.
Michael E. Mann, a leading climate scientist, and Peter J. Hotez, a renowned vaccine researcher and physician-scientist, have spent decades working at the intersection of science, policy, and public communication. Both have worked to advance evidence-based responses amid a rise in disinformation and denialism, navigating an environment where scientific consensus is increasingly politicized.
This event is a collaboration between the Baker Institute Director’s Lecture Series and the Science and Tech Policy Program‘s Civic Scientist Lecture Series, sponsored by Dr. Virginia Clark, with additional support from Benjamin and Winifer Cheng, Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering, and Weiss School of Natural Sciences. It is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.
A book signing and sale will follow the discussion for Hotez and Mann’s new book, “Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World” (PublicAffairs, 2025).
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The President Delivers Remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission
2025-09-08 10:10 (America/New_York) | Museum of the Bible, Washington
Pre-Credentialed Media

The President Delivers Remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission
2025-09-08 10:10 (America/New_York)

In-Town Pool Call Time
2025-09-08 09:00 (America/New_York) | The White House
In-Town Pool

The President arrives The White House
2025-09-07 19:10 (America/New_York) | South Lawn
Open Press

The President arrives The White House
2025-09-07 19:10 (America/New_York)

The President hosts a dinner
2025-09-05 19:00 (America/New_York)
Closed Press

The President makes an announcement
2025-09-05 16:00 (America/New_York)

Employment Situation
2025-09-05 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

Livestream—Science at Risk: Funding the Future of Medical Innovation
2025-09-05 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a livestream event to discuss the future of medical innovation

Regenerative medicine using stem cells stands at the forefront of innovation in health care, offering the potential to treat various medical conditions. Yet, despite the promise of this science, recent federal policy changes have created new barriers to funding, conducting, and approving clinical trials and therapies, posing significant challenges to advancing patient care.
This installment of the Baker Institute’s annual policy lecture series brings together physician-scientist Dr. Emerson Perin and patient advocate Micaela Alpert, who will discuss the future of regenerative medicine. The conversation will explore how to streamline regulatory processes, accelerate the review and approval of clinical protocols, and secure funding for research. Co-sponsored by the Baker Institute Center for Health Policy and The Texas Heart Institute, this event is supported by a grant from the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation.
It is free and open to the public.
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Science at Risk: Funding the Future of Medical Innovation
2025-09-05 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join us to discuss the future of medical innovation

Regenerative medicine using stem cells stands at the forefront of innovation in health care, offering the potential to treat various medical conditions. Yet, despite the promise of this science, recent federal policy changes have created new barriers to funding, conducting, and approving clinical trials and therapies, posing significant challenges to advancing patient care.
This installment of the Baker Institute’s annual policy lecture series brings together physician-scientist Dr. Emerson Perin and patient advocate Micaela Alpert, who will discuss the future of regenerative medicine. The conversation will explore how to streamline regulatory processes, accelerate the review and approval of clinical protocols, and secure funding for research. Co-sponsored by the Baker Institute Center for Health Policy and The Texas Heart Institute, this event is supported by a grant from the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation.
It is free and open to the public.
Follow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive.

The President hosts a dinner
2025-09-04 19:30 (America/New_York) | Rose Garden

Productivity and Costs
2025-09-04 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

Downtown LA: Awesome or Awful? A Conversation Workshop with UR Action & CPF
2025-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Taper Hall (THH), 3501 Trousdale Parkway, ROOM THH 214, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, United States
In this interactive workshop hosted by the USC CPF and Urban Rural Action, participants will learn the ABCs of constructive dialogue.

In this interactive workshop hosted by the USC Center for the Political Future and Urban Rural Action, participants will learn the ABCs of Constructive Conversation and engage in small group discussions exploring diverse perspectives on Downtown LA (DTLA) — its challenges, opportunities, and future.

Is the DTLA community safe and vibrant? Or is it dangerous and on the decline? Some of the most famous restaurants in America are next to some of the most infamous homeless encampments in the nation. What does that juxtaposition say about life in DTLA? Would you want to live in DTLA? Hear from people who currently live in or who moved away from DTLA. You don’t need to agree with the other attendees. In fact it’s better if you don’t. Learn so much about life in Los Angeles while also learning conversation strategies to help your future discussions be more productive and respectful. Promotional partners include the Downtown Los Angeles Residents Association and others TBA.

FREE dinner provided. Open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Join us on Tuesday, September 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for an evening of connection and conversation that builds understanding across differences.

This workshop is brought to you by Urban Rural Action, a national grassroots movement that brings Americans together across differences to address our country’s most urgent challenges. Joe Bubman, Executive Director of Urban Rural Action, and Christy Vines, Founding Executive Director at the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation, will lead the workshop.

Crucibles of Power: Smolensk Under Stalinist and Nazi Rule
2025-09-03 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | S354, CGIS South Building, 1730 Cambridge Street, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Join us for a talk about the Smolensk Region during the 1930s–40s, where residents navigated life under both Stalinist and Nazi brutal rule.

During the Cold War, the Smolensk Archive held the only collection of Soviet Communist Party documents available to Western scholars, becoming the foundation for generations of scholarship on Soviet history. This seminar returns to the Smolensk Region with fresh eyes and fresh sources, reassessing the experiences of Smolensk residents in the 1930s and 1940s, a period during which the city and region passed from Stalinist rule to Nazi occupation and back. The seminar focuses on individual and collective choice and power under dueling forms of murderous totalitarianism.
Event Speakers
Michael David-Fox: Director, Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, Georgetown University
Serhii Plokhii: Mykhailo S. Hrushevs’kyi Professor of Ukrainian History / Director of the Ukrainian Research Institute , Harvard University
Mark Kramer: Director, Cold War Studies Project, Davis Center

The President participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of the Republic of Poland
2025-09-03 11:50 (America/New_York)

The President participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of the Republic of Poland
2025-09-03 11:50 (America/New_York) | Cabinet Room

The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the Republic of Poland
2025-09-03 11:20 (America/New_York)

The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the Republic of Poland
2025-09-03 11:20 (America/New_York) | Oval Office

The President greets the President of the Republic of Poland
2025-09-03 11:00 (America/New_York) | South Portico

The President greets the President of the Republic of Poland
2025-09-03 11:00 (America/New_York)

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
2025-09-03 10:00 UTC | Washington, DC

Labor Day
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 (Etc/GMT) | United States
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Camp Parliament for Girls Montreal 2025
2025-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Montreal) | 7000 Pl. Robert Joncas, 7000 Place Robert Joncas, Montréal, QC, H4M 2Z5, Canada
It’s all fun & civics at Camp Parliament for Girls Montreal 2025. Girls study Canada’s government, stand for office & pass a bill.

Camp Parliament for Girls Montreal 2025 introduces girls to Canada’s parliamentary system of government. Camp Parliament for Girls Toronto begins with a lesson the structure and history of the Canadian Parliament. The lesson goes on to review the eligibility requirements to stand for office, a review of political parties, a study of the structure of elections and recognition of Canada’s female political leaders. Students will form political parties, create a campaign platform to stand for office, vote in an election and form a government to pass a law. Each student will serve as an MP.
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staff are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.

Camp Congress for Youth Albany 2025
2025-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 189 Wolf Rd, 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
It’s all civics & fun. Girls and boys study government, run for office, vote and convene a mock session of Congress to pass a bill.

Camp Congress for Youth Albany NY 2025 is a leadership program that introduces girls and boys to the United States political system. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each student will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. Students will create a campaign with a platform, campaign finance plan, and film a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our President. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion. Ticketing options for ages 8-11 and ages 12-17.
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. Our instructors and support staff have criminal background checks and WWC cards.

Camp United Nations for Girls Montreal 2025
2025-08-31 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Montreal) | 7000 Pl. Robert Joncas, 7000 Place Robert Joncas, Montréal, QC, H4M 2Z5, Canada
Girls step on the world stage to study global affairs and diplomacy then hone their decision making skills at Camp United Nations for Girls.

Camp United Nations for Girls Montreal 2025 introduces girls to the work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the organization’s purpose. This is followed by a study of the structure, leadership, and the rules of procedure of the United Nations. Each student will be given an assignment to serve as a delegate for a UN Member State. When the General Assembly convenes delegates will propose a resolution. The resolution will be subject to negotiation and amendment by the UN Delegates before a vote on a final version of the resolution. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides qualify to earn a Global Action Award or World Thinking badge for participating in Camp United Nations for Girls; badges and awards not provided.
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staff are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.

Camp Congress for Girls Albany NY 2025
2025-08-31 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 189 Wolf Rd, 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
It’s all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls Albany NY 2025. Young leaders study government, run for office & pass a bill.

Camp Congress for Girls Albany 2025 is a leadership program that introduces girls to U.S. politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform, campaign finance plan, and film a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion. Participating Girl Scouts qualify to earn a GS badge, badges are not provided.
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
