EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to ensure that every American worker has access to a simple, portable, low-cost retirement-savings option, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. Tens of millions of Americans lack access to employer-sponsored retirement pl…
EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The American people expect their Government to operate with integrity, efficiency, and transparency. For too long, Federal procurement has tolerated unpredictable costs, bloated overhead,…
From Feldmann, LindaSent Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:59 PM
Here's the Otter link to just-concluded one-hour session w POTUS in the Oval: https://otter.ai/u/PLO_PJ3y6dCWrtTx62fws4Gduj4 Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @linda_feldmann
From Feldmann, LindaSent Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:51 PM
Pool entered Oval at 2:50. POTUS was flanked by members of Congress and SAO’s, including Kevin Hassett. POTUS introduced Trump IRA’s. He spoke of stock market increases and new manufacturing in US, then read from a statement describing the new IRA’s. “To take it to the next level, we need congressional approval.” Hassett spoke of how to take the program to the “next level.” Involves a match for lower income people.…
From Feldmann, LindaSent Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:44 PM
Watch livestream in the usual places Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @linda_feldmann
New economic data this week delivers fresh evidence of the exceptional strength and accelerating momentum of the American economy under President Donald J. Trump. America’s core fundamentals are firing on all cylinders — producing tangible wins for families, workers, and businesses nationwide. The housing market shows clear progress on supply and affordability. New residential construction surged last month to its h…
From Feldmann, LindaSent Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:13 PM
FYI, Greta Van Susteren of Newsmax reported on X at 12:15 that she just had a phone call with President Trump. We're guessing that's the 11:30 am phone interview on today's schedule. https://x.com/greta/status/2049885240672370875?s=46 She said the interview will air at 4:00 pm Eastern. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @linda_feldmann
From Feldmann, LindaSent Thursday, April 30, 2026 11:24 AM
Pool, still on South Lawn, could see POTUS along outer colonnade at 11:20. He looked down at the newly installed black tile on the colonnade before giving a wave and an OK sign toward the pool, per photographer w telephoto lens. He then entered the Oval. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @linda_feldmann
From Feldmann, LindaSent Thursday, April 30, 2026 11:11 AM
Both couples exited South portico at 11:00and chatted as royal vehicle awaited. Conversation was inaudible to pool. Military man in uniform escorted queen into vechicle. She waved at press. Vehicle pulled away on South driveway at 11:01, queen rolled down window and waved goodbye again. She was wearing a baby blue dress with a flared skirt. POTUS said to pool after they left: “Great people. We need more people like…
From Feldmann, LindaSent Thursday, April 30, 2026 10:57 AM
POTUS and FLOTUS emerged from South portico at 10:51 am, embassy limo pulled up at 10:52, King and Queen emerged from car, were greeted by POTUS and FLOTUS. They posed for photos for a few moments. POTUS pointed at King Charles and said “he’s a great king” Reporter asked the King what was your favorite part of the trip. He didn’t answer. Same question to POTUS. He said “We’ll talk later.” The couples turned and ente…
From Feldmann, LindaSent Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:55 AM
Good morning from 1600. Kevin Hassett just told cameras at the sticks, after a TV hit, that he will be back for a 10:20 hit, suggesting he might gaggle then. Pool will be gathering at 10:30 for the royal farewell ceremony then, so we can't also cover Hassett, but others are welcome. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @linda_feldmann
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: NewsNation Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Christian Science Monitor Secondary Print: Daily Mail Radio: AURN New Media: Center Square EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 10:50 AM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LAD…
From Soellner, MicaSent Wednesday, April 29, 2026 2:56 PM
President Trump took several questions during his event with Artemis II astronauts. Putin call: Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin today and the two talked about the Ukraine war and “a little bit about Iran.” “I think we’re going to come up with a solution relatively quickly,” Trump said of Iran, adding that he and Putin had “a very good conversation.” On Putin’s involvement with Iran – “He to…
From Soellner, MicaSent Wednesday, April 29, 2026 2:36 PM
Oval Office event ends at 2:33 pm. The president took questions on Iran, today's Supreme Court decision, space exploration and other topics. Will send quotes and Otter shortly. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government C: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Soellner, MicaSent Wednesday, April 29, 2026 2:12 PM
POTUS’s Oval Office event with Artemis II astronauts is underway. The president began speaking at 2:11 pm. The event will be live streamed at the usual places and I will share quotes with an Otter link upon conclusion, as well as alert for any major breaking news. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government C: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Soellner, MicaSent Wednesday, April 29, 2026 1:51 PM
The pool has been called to gather in the briefing room for the 2 pm Oval Office event. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government C: XXX-XXX-XXXX