From Natalie AndrewsSent Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:24 PM ET
Hello — Passing on this statement Per a White House official: In light of President Trump’s TRUTH Social post confirming the United States is awaiting a unified proposal from the Iranians, the trip to Pakistan will not be happening today. Any further updates on in-person meetings will be announced by the White House. Natalie Andrews The Wall Street Journal XXX-XXX-XXXX @natalieandrews
From Lindsay EllisSent Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:14 PM
On college sports: “we’re fighting hard to save college sports.” Applause from crowd. Asks crowd whether men should play in women sports. No one raises a hand. Chuckles from crowd as POTUS notes issue’s popularity in elections. Says will only allow one no-penalty transfer through the portal. And stresses five year eligibility rule. Urges congress to issue permanent reforms. “Football is now destroying the colleges e…
From Lindsay EllisSent Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:07 PM
Trump kicks off by praising NCAA athletes and coaches, citing teams’ records and cheering athletes’ determination. He has issued medals to attendees and is going team by team, commenting on successes. Lindsay Ellis Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
From Lindsay EllisSent Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
POTUS entered the State Dining Room at 4:58. Susie Wiles is present. Teams wearing collegiate logos on pins and attire. They are seated in rows facing seven national champion trophies. Seven teams in total here. POTUS smiles and nods to attendees and is now speaking at podium. Lindsay Ellis Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
@realDonaldTrump STATEMENT OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP: Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal. I have therefore direc…
From Lindsay EllisSent Tuesday, April 21, 2026 3:57 PM
For awareness: Pool will gather for NCAA Collegiate National Champions event at 4:10 p.m. POTUS scheduled to speak in State Dining Room. Remarks will be streamed. I will send notable moments and color. Lindsay Ellis Reporter, The Wall Street Journal M: XXX-XXX-XXXX Signal: lellis.56 [EMAIL ADDRESS] @lindsayaellis
From Lindsay EllisSent Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:13 PM
The White House announced a lunch lid until 1:15 p.m. Thanks, Lindsay Lindsay Ellis Reporter, The Wall Street Journal M: XXX-XXX-XXXX Signal: lellis.56 [EMAIL ADDRESS] @lindsayaellis
This morning, President Donald J. Trump joined CNBC’s Squawk Box for an exclusive interview, delivering candid, wide-ranging remarks on some of the most pressing issues facing the country. Here’s what you missed: President Trump highlighted America’s powerful negotiating position with Iran: “What I think is that we’re going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice… We’re in a very strong negotiating…
From Lindsay EllisSent Tuesday, April 21, 2026 8:36 AM
Good Tuesday morning from the White House. The President has one pooled event on his schedule today, delivering remarks to NCAA collegiate national champions at 4 p.m. I'll advise if anything else open up. He is on CNBC SquawkBox now. Thanks, Lindsay Lindsay Ellis Reporter, The Wall Street Journal M: XXX-XXX-XXXX Signal: lellis.56 [EMAIL ADDRESS] @lindsayaellis
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: Spectrum Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Wall Street Journal Secondary Print: AFP Radio: AP New Media: Townhall EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 8:30 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Live Phone Interview wi…
From Jansen, BartSent Monday, April 20, 2026 6:04 PM
Lid called just after 6 p.m. This was generally released, but Steven Cheung announced the departure of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. https://x.com/StevenCheung47/status/2046336343387558053?s=20 Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY 1152 15th St. NW, Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20005 XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] @ganjansen
This weekend, President Donald J. Trump signed a groundbreaking Executive Order accelerating research and improving access to psychedelic drugs as promising treatments for serious mental illnesses. The order prioritizes breakthroughs that could offer new hope to millions of Americans — particularly our nation’s brave veterans, who continue to face disproportionately high rates of suicide and often don’t respond to c…
From Jansen, BartSent Monday, April 20, 2026 12:19 PM
Greetings from your pooler on a chilly and occasionally rainy day at the White House. There are no public events on the schedule, although Trump has a 1:30 p.m. policy meeting and a 3 p.m. signing. I will update if anything changes. In the meantime, we have a lunch lid until 1:15 p.m. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY 1152 15th St. NW, Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20005 XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] @ganj…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: Sinclair Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: USA Today Secondary Print: Daily Caller Radio: ABC New Media: The Federalist EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting Ova…
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of April 20 - April 26, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 20-Apr FOX Sinclair USAT Daily Caller ABC The Federalist 21-Apr NBC Spectrum Wall Street Journal AFP AP T…
The White House called a travel/photo lid at 3pm. No further updates have been given about the President's plans for the rest of the day. Nik Popli Politics Reporter, TIME XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XXX-XXXX (o)
From Nik PopliSent Sunday, April 19, 2026 11:09 AM
The pool call time has been pushed to 1pm, and we have not been advised of anything on the President’s schedule. Have asked about any POTUS plans to speak today but no response yet. Nik Popli Politics Reporter, TIME XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XXX-XXXX (o)
Good morning. I'll be your in-town pooler on this rainy Sunday. The President has no events open to the pool or the larger press corps today. According to the daily guidance, he began participating in "executive time" at 8am. Note that ten minutes into executive time, the President wrote on his social media platform that he will be sending "representatives" again to Pakistan tomorrow for more talks with Iran. He acc…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: EWTN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: TIME Secondary Print: AP Radio: NPR New Media: Center Square EDT: 12:00 PM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press