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President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is earning strong, bipartisan praise from lawmakers, tribal leaders, law enforcement organizations, industry groups, and other prominent voices. A proven champion of border security, a fierce defender of American sovereignty, and a pragmatic leader with deep experience tackling nation…
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance will host the Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin and his wife Mrs. Mary Martin for a St. Patrick's Day breakfast at the Vice President's Residence. Both the Vice President and the Taoiseach will deliver remarks. The breakfast will celebrate the enduring ties between the United States and Ireland and Ireland's significant cultural contrib…
White House calls a lunch lid until 2:30. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: (260)715-7867 T: @PhilipWegmann
On the potential for negotiations with Iran, Trump said that it was difficult to know who to negotiate with after the strikes given the multiple fatalities among Iranian leadership. "I don't know if they're ready yet," he said of the appetite for talks. "They're taking a pounding," he continued. "I don't know if they're ready yet, and we don't even know their leaders. Look all of their leaders are dead, as far as we…
President Trump took multiple questions. The event was live-streamed. Pool will pass along quotes shortly. Pool escorted out at 12:15. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: (260)715-7867 T: @PhilipWegmann
Amidst remarks about the Kennedy Center, Trump began discussing the GOP House majority and Florida Rep. Neel Dunn who was combatting, per POTUS, a "terminal" heart illness. "He would be dead by June," Trump says of Dunn's initial condition. Speaker Mike Johnson replied, "okay, that wasn't public." POTUS says that he introduced Dunn to White House physicians who offered expert medical help. According to Johnson, Dunn…
President Trump entered the East Room at 12:15pm. The event is being live-streamed. "They have been literally obliterated," Trump says of Iranian military capacity. A few minutes ago, a chair and place card was added for White House chief of staff Susie Wiles who is seated to POTUS' left. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: (260)715-7867 T: @PhilipWegmann
Pool was brought into the East Room at 11:52 where a number of dignitaries are awaiting the president. Among the assembled are Speaker Mike Johnson, Amb. Richard Grenell, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Robert Kraft, Steve Wynn, and others. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
Asked about President Trump's latest Truth Social post announcing "a news conference," a White House official passes along the following: "Regarding the President’s latest TRUTH, he is referring to bringing in press at the top of the Trump Kennedy Center meeting." That event is scheduled for 11:45. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gaggled briefly in the driveway. Asked about President Trump's planned visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month, Leavitt said "it is a leader-to-leader conversation at this point. The president looks forward to visiting China. The dates may be moved. As commander in chief, it's his number one priority right now to ensure the continued success of this operatio…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: Gray TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: RealClearPolitics Secondary Print: Axios Radio: FOX New Media: Daily Wire EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00AM THE PRESIDENTparticipates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 11:00AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting Oval Offi…
And we have a lid. Good night! Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS exited Marine One at 9:10 pm. He waved and pumped his fist but did not stop for questions. He walked straight into the residence. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Marine One touched down on the South Lawnat 9:01 pm. Still waiting for POTUS, who is still sitting on M1, to disembark. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO Cell/signal:XXX-XXX-XXXX @MyahWard
POTUS exited AF1 at 8:46pm. He waved at the press before boarding Marine One. He was wheels up at 8:53pm. Handing it off to your in-town pool. Have a great night! — Julia Manchester White House Correspondent, The Hill XXX-XXX-XXXX Sent from my iPhone
AF1 touched down at JBA at 8:34pm ET. POTUD came back to gaggle toward the end of the flight. Here are some highlights: POTUS said he is speaking with a number of countries about forming a coalition that would police the Strait of Hormuz. He would not specify which countries he’s spoken with. Said China is “an interesting case study” when asked if China was involved but did not confirm they were involved. He said th…
Good evening, I’m your print pooler for President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Pool is gathering at the briefing room doors for the president’s arrival on the South Lawn. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO Cell/signal:XXX-XXX-XXXX @MyahWard
POTUS rolled up to AF1 at 6:33pm. He boarded AF1 holding an umbrella. While the motorcade was en route, your pooler spotted about a dozen the president’s supporters standing with Trump flags in the rain and waving shortly after the motorcade left Mar-a-Lago before the bridge. The motorcade also passed a larger group of people standing on the side of the road, waving Cuban flags and cheering. Consider this your wheel…
Motorcade began rolling to Palm Beach International Airport at 6:24pm. — Julia Manchester White House Correspondent, The Hill XXX-XXX-XXXX Sent from my iPhone
Since your pool was just outside of the motorcade, the White House informed us that POTUS was dropped off at Mar-a-Lago at 2:01pm. We have a lunch lid until 4:45pm. — Julia Manchester White House Correspondent, The Hill XXX-XXX-XXXX Sent from my iPhone