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POTUS’ motorcade entered the White House premises just after 5:10 pm. Pooler did not see POTUS exit the motorcade or enter the White House. We have a lid- have a good evening everybody! Brian Schwartz
As a follow up- one of the travel pool photographers just showed your print pooler a picture of POTUS in the motorcade after exiting the clubhouse. The president is pictured on the phone in a white hat. We are on our way back to the White House Brian Schwartz
Pool is now back in the vans after an uneventful day at President Trump’s Virginia golf course. We did not see POTUS after our arrival this morning. Motorcade is rolling back to the White House - your print pooler did not see Trump exit the clubhouse. Brian Schwartz
POTUS and pool arrived at the golf club around 9:30 am. POTUS’ motorcade peeled off from pool as we entered Pool is now holding at the indoor tennis courts Brian Schwartz
Pool is rolling in vans to President Trump’s Virginia golf course. No sign of POTUS as his motorcade drove by the pool. A light rain has started as we move out Brian Schwartz
Good morning, I'm your White House print pooler today. President Trump returned to the White House from Camp David last night. The pool is preparing to head from the White House to Trump's golf course in Sterling, Virginia and we'll be departing shortly. Brian Schwartz
The White House called a travel/photo lid at 8:10 pm. No further updates at this time. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent USA TODAY
POTUS landed at the Ellipse on Marine One at 7:57 pm. He walked to the motorcade and promptly departed for the White House. He was not alone on M1 but it wasn't immediately clear who the gentleman was who was seated across from with him. (As captured by the photographers through the window of the aircraft.) Pool has asked for a manifest. A support copter landed much closer to the press on the Ellipse at 7:52 pm. Wal…
The pool has gathered and is awaiting the president's arrival at the Ellipse. No updates on why POTUS is returning from Camp David earlier than expected. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent USA TODAY
The White House has updated President Trump’s schedule. He’s now set to return to the White House this evening from Camp David. The gathering time for the pool is 7 pm ET. Trump will be returning via Marine One at the Ellipse. Joey Garrison White House correspondent USA Today
On background: The President arrived at Camp David at 9:53pm and a lid has been called. Have a great rest of your weekend! Philip Wang TIME
On background: The President departed from Sterling at 9:07pm. Philip Wang TIME
On background: POTUS landed in Sterling, Virginia at 6:18pm. Philip Wang TIME
Flagging that POTUS just signed the Lindsey Graham Sanction Russia and Iran Act into law: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/09/congressional-bill-h-r-5334-signed-into-law/ Philip Wang TIME
Earlier this afternoon, POTUS touched on a wide range of topics during his Q&A. See below for more noteworthy quotes: On President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. accepting gifts of payment for his wedding activities from a Russian oligarch. Trump said it is "totally allowed" and that his son paid back the gift "a while ago." On the press ban, when asked what "others to come" means, President Trump mentioned the New Yo…
POTUS arrived at the Ellipse at 5:58 p.m. He boarded Marine One at 6:00PM p.m. after a short walk from the motorcade. He was followed by others, including Natalie Harp and Walt Nauta. Trump did not stop for questions as he was too far from the pool. Marine One was wheels up at 6:04 p.m., en route to Sterling, where POTUS will attend a MAGA dinner at Trump National Golf Club. M1 was followed by another chopper. The P…
Flagging POTUS posted on Truth Social that the US entered agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives “permanent control over security” in Greenland. Full text and link below: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/117294126158197822 BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States pe…
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping's Arrival to the National Archives Friday, September 25, 2026 When: Friday, September 25th, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT Where: The National Archives 700 Pennsylvania, NW Washington, D.C., 20408-0001 Request Media Credentials: Media may request credentials HERE by 5:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, September 22^nd, 2026. Late r…
AF2 landed at JBA at 4:20 pm EST. The VP exited at 4:37 and M2 lifted at 4:42. The VP did not talk to the pool upon exiting AF2 or during the trip. Josh Boak White House Reporter Associated Press C: 202-316-7239 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
The pool is gathering for the POTUS’ trip from the White House to Sterling, Virginia. Philip Wang TIME