The Presidential Prayer Team

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President Issues Emergency Declaration for Spokane Complex Fire

August 5, 2026 —by The Presidential Prayer Team

A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson. President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for fires in Eastern Washington state on Tuesday. The declaration provides…

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Your North Star

August 5, 2026

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.“
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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

- Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence
  Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence
  - Born – July 1966 in Newport News, Virginia
  - Education – Lafayette College; B.A., King’s College, Cambridge; B.S., J.D., University of Pennsylvania
  - Military Service – None
  - Profession – Lawyer, professor
  - Political Experience – U.S. Attorney for Southern New York, Securities and Exchange Commission chair,
  - In office since – 2026
  - Family – Married to Gretchen
  - Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed

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The President’s Schedule

President’s Today Schedule • August 5, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs Las Vegas, Nevada en route the White House
- ET: TBD: The President arrives the White House
- 12:12 AM ET: The President departs Los Angeles International AIrport for Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas [9:12 PM Local]
- 12:57 AM ET: The President arrives at Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas [9:57 PM Local]
- 1:15 AM ET: The President departs Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas en route to Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas [10:15 PM Local]
- 1:32 AM ET: The President arrives at Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas [10:32 PM Local]
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time [8:00 AM Local]
- 4:30 PM ET: The President delivers Remarks [1:30 PM Local]

FEATURED LEADERS FOR PRAYER

Executive Leader for Prayer

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

READ MORE & PRAY: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

Legislative Leader for Prayer

Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for Louisiana

READ MORE & PRAY: Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for Louisiana

Judicial Leader for Prayer

Judge Stephen McGlynn, Southern Illinois U.S. District Court

READ MORE & PRAY: Judge Stephen McGlynn, Southern Illinois U.S. District Court

Military Leader for Prayer

Elbridge Colby, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

READ MORE & PRAY: Elbridge Colby, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

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.