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VP out of town pool note - 1

From Jacob Bogage Sent Monday, August 31, 2026, 10:20 AM

Hi all, this is Jacob Bogage from Reuters. I'm your out of town pooler today for Vice President Vance's trip to the Detroit area. Your pooler is at JBA and awaiting the VP's arrival. After this event, the VP is continuing to Las Vegas for remarks to the Republican Jewish Coalition. Your pooler will not be on that leg of the journey and the remarks are closed press. Updates TK. Jacob Bogage Reuters C. 301-325-9315

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Hearst Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Daily Caller Secondary Print: Washington Examiner Radio: BBC New Media: NTD EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting Oval…

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The White House Announces August 31 - September 7, 2026, Press Rotation

The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of August 31 - September 7, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 31-Aug CBS Hearst Daily Caller Washington Examiner BBC NTD 1-Sep CNN EWT…

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In-town pool report 5: lid

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, August 30, 2026 4:09 PM

At 4:08 pm, we have a travel/photo lid. Good night! Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor

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In-town pool report 4: WH arrival

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, August 30, 2026 4:07 PM

Motorcade pulled onto White House grounds via western side entrance at 3:54 pm after an uneventful drive. We drove up West Executive Drive, then right onto Pennsylvania Ave. Pool vans stopped on PA Ave, while rest of motorcade proceeded up the north driveway to WH. Pool did not see POTUS exit his vehicle. A pool photographer showed this pooler a picture he got of POTUS in his vehicle as he was leaving the club. Nata…

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In-town pool report 3: departing Trump National

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, August 30, 2026 3:23 PM

Motorcade departed Trump National Golf Club in Virginia at 3:20 pm. Pooler spotted POTUS wearing a polo shirt in one of the SUVs. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor

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In-town pool report 2: Trump National arrival

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, August 30, 2026 10:11 AM

Motorcade pulled into Trump National Golf Club in Sterling VA at 10:10 am after uneventful drive. Pool is holding in tennis club. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor

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In-town pool report 1: motorcade rolling

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, August 30, 2026 9:38 AM

Good morning from the White House, where it’s overcast and 75 degrees. Motorcade departed WH grounds via the north driveway at 9:36 am, destination undisclosed. Pool photogs saw potus inside his vehicle as it drove pass press vans on Pennsylvania Ave, before we joined rear of motorcade. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor

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In-Town Pool Note #6- rolling from golf course

From Kerry Picket Sent Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:03 PM

Motorcade began rolling from Trump golf course at 8:55 p.m. Pool caught a glimpse of POTUS entering the beast. Pool camera caught what appeared to be White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and aide Natalie Harp entering the vehicle. Just to clarify, the dinner this evening was closed to the pool. Kerry Picket | White House Correspondent

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In-Town Pool Note #5 - pool loaded into vans at golf course

From Kerry Picket Sent Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:27 PM

Pool loaded back into the vans at the golf course at 8:22 p.m. following POTUS’ day on the greens and attendance at a MAGA inc. dinner at the golf club. Pool is now holding in the vans in the parking lot. Kerry Picket | White House Correspondent

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ICYMI: TRUTH Social Post from President Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump At the request of the PGA Tour, and its Great new Commissioner, Brian Rolapp, it is my Honor to accept being the Honorary Chairman of the upcoming Presidents Cup, which will take place at the Medinah Country Club in Chicago. This will be a particularly exciting event. Both teams are “loaded” with Talent. I look forward to being there, and greeting all of these fantastic athletes, on both teams! Than…

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In-Town Pool Note #4- Golf Club arrival

From Kerry Picket Sent Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:06 AM

Pool arrived at Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C., located in Sterling, Va., at 10:01 a.m. following an uneventful ride. The motorcade was welcomed at the entrance by a supporter of the president wearing a 45-47 t-shirt who stood by several planted pro- Trump banners. The pool did not see POTUS exit the SUV. Pool is holding inside the tennis clubhouse. Kerry Picket | White House Correspondent

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In-Town Pool Note #3 - WH Departure

From Kerry Picket Sent Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:29 AM

The motorcade began rolling from the White House North lawn gates at 9:25 a.m. Pool saw the president wearing a white baseball cap and a white polo as he rode away in a black SUV. Kerry Picket | White House Correspondent

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President Trump Was Right: America Controls the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command confirms what Democrats and the Fake News have spent months denying: the United States — not the Islamic Republic of Iran — controls the Strait of Hormuz. American forces are keeping energy moving to the world while denying Tehran the revenue it needs to threaten global commerce. Here are the facts: Iranian mines have been cleared from the Strait’s international shipping lanes. Nearly 1,500 comm…

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In-town pool report #4: Lid

From Soellner, Mica Sent Friday, August 28, 2026 5:34 PM

We have a lid. Have a great weekend, everyone! Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government

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In-town pool report #3: M1 arrival

From Soellner, Mica Sent Friday, August 28, 2026 5:23 PM

President Trump landed via M1 at the Ellipse at about 5:16 pm. The President waved to the pool from afar and boarded the Beast at 5:20 pm. Spotted traveling alongside the President were: Bill Pulte, Walt Nauta, and Natalie Harp. Medicare Director Chris Klomp was also at the gathering and was spotted filming the president’s arrival on his phone. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government

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In-town pool report #2: Gathering

From Soellner, Mica Sent Friday, August 28, 2026 4:43 PM

Restricted pool gathering at stake out area now. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government