The Presidential Prayer Team

We Pray For America!

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

U.S. Pledges Economic Isolation of Islamic Republic

August 21, 2026 —by The Presidential Prayer Team

The president indicated a shift away from military force while increasing economic pressures. President Donald Trump’s administration is increasing the economic pressure on Iran. Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke…

DOJ to Deploy 1,000 Election Observers in November

USDA Proposes Removal of Roadless Rule Restrictions

Liberia Agrees to Accept 1,200 Third-Country Deportees from the U.S.

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

White House Reports China Dodging Tariffs through Transshipment

Energy Secretary Cancels Three Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors

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VANTAGE POINT DEVOTIONAL

Straightforward Communication

August 21, 2026

“Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”
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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

- Curt Cashour, Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs
  Curt Cashour, Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs
  - Education – B.A., Ohio University
  - Military Service – U.S. Army
  - Profession – Government official, communications
  - Political Experience – VA Assistant Secretary, VA Senior Advisor to the Secretary, VA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Press Secretary, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs communications director
  - In office since – 2026
  - Family – Married, 1 son
  - Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed

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The President’s Schedule

President’s Today Schedule • August 21, 2026
- ET: TBD: The President departs the White House en route Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- ET: TBD: The President arrives Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- ET: TBD: The President departs Myrtle Beach, South Carolina en route the White House
- ET: TBD: The President arrives the White House
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President participates in Photo Opportunities
- 11:45 AM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 7:00 PM ET: The President delivers Remarks

FEATURED LEADERS FOR PRAYER

Executive Leader for Prayer

Todd Blanche, Attorney General

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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.