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Rubio took the lectern at 3:11 PM. He slowly opened the door to the briefing room and poked his head out. The press room laughed. Then he walked to the lectern. Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS]
Two minute warning until Secretary Rubio takes the stage. Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS]
Vance arrived at the fundraiser at 12:44 p.m., according to his office. The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher has reported details of Vance’s fundraiser. A person familiar confirms these details are accurate: https://x.com/ShaneGoldmacher/status/2051717076776038835 Michelle L. Price White House Reporter The Associated Press Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] www.apnews.com
Till 2:40PM. Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS]
AF2 was wheels up at 11:05 a.m. we were wheels down at Will Rogers International Airport at 12:09 p.m. CDT There were no visitors to the press cabin during the flight. The VP exited the plane at 12:23 p.m. local. He did not speak to press after climbing down the stairs. He and Vivek got into his car and the motorcade began rolling at 12:24 p.m The pool is holding at the airport while the VP heads to a closed-door fu…
The president left the south lawn through the Rose Garden at 1:12 PM. He stood outside the Oval for a moment and spoke with two nearby staffers that the pool couldn’t identify. They spoke outside the Oval for several minutes, gesturing towards the newly laid black stone. We left the south lawn at 1:16PM. The president moved to watch kids kick soccer balls. Bryson DeChambeau played goalie. Your pooler saw him let som…
The president came out of the Oval Office at 12:48PM as “Eye of the Tiger” played. He high-fived the mascots and then walked to the putting green on the lawn to speak to some children. Kids have been playing the entire time we’ve been out here. The George Washington mascot did a pull up. Secretary Turner ran some kids through footwork drills. Screech is doing sit ups with kids. The president and his friends did some…
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Questions are ongoing. Some updates: On what Iran needs to do to violate the ceasefire: “You’ll find out because I’ll let you know. They know what to do. They know what not to do.” He declined to say whether he would arm Iranians. On what he hopes to achieve with Xi on Iran: He said they will talk about it and he has been “very nice” and “respectful.” And that the US has not been challenged by China. He made an offe…
The president is now taking questions. Prior to questions: Secretary Kennedy told a story about how his father did a 50 mile hike to Camp David to prove to the nation his health. The president was very impressed by the story and it got a round of applause. Other attendees then spoke including Bryson DeChambeau. Bryson said he will be playing with the kids later on the South Lawn. Remarks lasted nearly 40 minutes. Re…
The president spoke for 17 minutes before kicking it to the cabinet secretaries. POTUS spoke about the proclamation, the upcoming UFC fight at the White House and the Indy race in DC. He mentioned Iran and said they have “no chance” and are saying something similar in private to him. “Maybe we wouldn’t be here right now,” the president said when speaking about how close Iran was to a nuclear weapon prior to Operatio…
The pool entered the Oval Office at 10:59AM. The president began speaking at 11AM. He is signing a proclamation restoring the Presidential Fitness Test. He is surrounded by children, Secretary Hegseth, Secretary Kennedy, Secretary McMahon, and Secretary Turner. On the South Lawn there are children. There are pull up bars, a soccer net, a finish line sign, and soccer balls. Music is playing while they play. We are ex…
Pool has been called to gather for the president’s proclamation signing. Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS]
The president spoke for 17 minutes before kicking it to the cabinet secretaries. POTUS spoke about the proclamation, the upcoming UFC fight at the White House and the Indy race in DC. He mentioned Iran and said they have “no chance” and are saying something similar in private to him. “Maybe we wouldn’t be here right now,” the president said when speaking about how close Iran was to a nuclear weapon prior to Operatio…
The pool entered the Oval Office at 10:59AM. The president began speaking at 11AM. He is signing a proclamation restoring the Presidential Fitness Test. He is surrounded by children, Secretary Hegseth, Secretary Kennedy, Secretary McMahon, and Secretary Turner. On the South Lawn there are children. There are pull up bars, a soccer net, a finish line sign, and soccer balls. Music is playing while they play. We are ex…
The motorcade arrived at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport at 10:51 a.m. The VP arrived at the plane before pool. He was already climbing the stairs to AF2 as pool emerged from the van. He entered the plane at 10:53 am after waving at the pool at top of stairs. Vivek went in before him. We will be rolling soon and wheels up for Oklahoma City shortly. Michelle L. Price White House Reporter The Associ…
Pool has been called to gather for the president’s proclamation signing. Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS]
The vice president arrived at his polling place at St. Anthony of Padua, Maronite Catholic Church at 10:17 a.m. The vice president came in with his son, telling him it would be a quick stop. The vice president checked in, provided his name and address and showed his I.D. He also thanked the poll workers. A handful of other people were casting ballots but the polling place was mostly empty. The VP was asked by pool i…
AF2 was wheels up at 7:40 a.m. and wheels down at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport at 8:52 a.m. Note that this airport is in Hebron, Kentucky. It is chilly and overcast. There were no visitors to the press cabin during the flight. The VP deplaned at 9:06 a.m. with Vivek. He did not speak to press but in response to a shouted question, indicated he would speak later. He and Vivek got in the car at 9…