The Presidential Prayer Team

We Pray For America!

🙏 WE PRAY FOR AMERICA 🇺🇸 Non-profit Non-partisan 🇺🇸 🙏 24/7 Prayer Ministry 🙏 🇺🇸 Member Supported Since 2001

Treasury Secretary Urges Banks to Safeguard U.S. Financial System

August 20, 2026 —by The Presidential Prayer Team

Banks are encouraged to help fight fraud perpetrated by illegal immigration in the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is implementing President Trump’s executive order regarding the role of banks in enforcing…

White House Reports China Dodging Tariffs through Transshipment

Energy Secretary Cancels Three Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors

Education Department Investigates Allegations of Anti-Semitism at CA Universities

President Delays Canadian Tariffs After Reaching Framework for Trade Deal

President Trump Says Naval Blockade Remains as Iran Talks Cease

DHS Issues New FEMA Grant Requirements Tied to Voter Verification

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VANTAGE POINT DEVOTIONAL

Yieldedness

August 20, 2026

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.“
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As we lift up the federal government of United States of America, each day we will highlight one elected or appointed federal official serving in office. Pray with us for each of them as they tackle their unique responsibilities and fulfill their oaths of office.

TODAY’S NATIONAL LEADER FOR PRAYER

- Martin Heinrich, Senator from New Mexico
  Martin Heinrich, Senator from New Mexico
  - Born – October 1971 in Fallon, Nevada
  - Education – B.S., University of Missouri
  - Military Service – None
  - Profession – Non-profit executive director, public affairs consulting
  - Political Experience – Albuquerque City Council, U.S. House of Representatives
  - In office since – 2013
  - Family – Married to Julie, 2 children
  - Religious Affiliation – Lutheran

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The President’s Schedule

President’s Today Schedule • August 20, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 9:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Pre-Tape Radio Interview
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
- 4:00 PM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Fostering the Future Announcement

FEATURED LEADERS FOR PRAYER

Executive Leader for Prayer

Todd Blanche, Attorney General

READ MORE & PRAY: Todd Blanche, Attorney General

Legislative Leader for Prayer

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. Representative for New York

READ MORE & PRAY: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. Representative for New York

Judicial Leader for Prayer

Judge Theordore Chuang, Maryland U.S. District Court

READ MORE & PRAY: Judge Theordore Chuang, Maryland U.S. District Court

Military Leader for Prayer

Joseph Jewell, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology

READ MORE & PRAY: Joseph Jewell, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology

Each day, we invite you to join us in prayer for our national leaders. As mandated by 1 Timothy 2:1-2, we encourage prayer for those in positions of authority. The Presidential Prayer Team is a non-partisan ministry and does not endorse or support their political viewpoints or actions.