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Press is now gathering for the Black History Month reception in the East Room. It's open to pre-credentialed media. Ken Thomas
The press briefing with Karoline Leavitt started at 1:27p and wrapped up at 2:07p. Ken Thomas
We have a 2-minute warning for the WH press briefing with Karoline Leavitt. Ken Thomas
Today, President Donald J. Trump hosts leaders from the black community at the White House to mark Black History Month and reflect on the Administration’s ongoing efforts to expand economic opportunity, strengthen education, and promote justice for every American. Through targeted policies and broad reforms, President Trump has prioritized initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to black families while ensuring p…
The White House announced a lunch lid until Noon. Ken Thomas
Good morning from the White House. We are not expecting any events until the briefing with Karoline Leavitt at 1 p.m. President Trump will hold a Black History Month reception in the East Room at 3 p.m. The other items on the schedule are closed press. Will keep you posted - thanks. - Ken Ken Thomas
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Gown to be Showcased in First Ladies Gallery at the Smithsonian WHAT: First Lady Melania Trump will deliver remarks following the presentation of her 2025 inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET WHERE: Flag Hall, Smithsonian National Museum of Amer…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: GB News Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Wall Street Journal Secondary Print: Daily Caller Radio: BBC New Media: Daily Wire EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 3:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Black History Month Reception East Room Pre-Credentialed Media Media may request credenti…
White House lid called at 6 p.m. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Coosa Steel Corporation Rome, Georgia Thursday, February 19, 2026 When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM EST Where: Coosa Steel Corporation 98 Darlington Dr SW Rome, GA 30161 Request Media Credentials: Please request media credentials HERE by 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, February 18^th, 2026. Late requests will not be…
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival Rome, Georgia Thursday, February 19, 2026 When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM EST Where: Richard B. Russell Regional Airport 304 Russell Field Rd NE Rome, GA 30165 Request Media Credentials: Please request credentials HERE by 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, February 18^th, 2026. Late requests will not be a…
Hello from your print pooler today. The three events this afternoon – an ambassador credentialing and two policy meetings -- remain closed. But we have a lunch lid from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
Second Lady Usha Vance Announces Bookmark Design Challenge to Celebrate America’s 250^th Anniversary On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Second Lady Usha Vance, in partnership with The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announced a new Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250^th, an opportunity for students in grades K–8 to design an original bookmark celebrating the nation’s 250^th anniversary. The Bookm…
Marine One landed on the South Lawn at 8:53pm. President Trump disembarked two minutes later and walked across the lawn with the First Lady. He waved at the press pool but did not respond to shouted questions. The Trumps entered the White House at 8:56pm. They were followed in by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. A lid was called at 9:03pm. Have a good night! Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XXX-X…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Newsmax Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: USA Today Secondary Print: Axios Radio: AURN New Media: The New Yorker EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in Ambassador Credentialing Oval Office Closed Press 4:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting…
The president and first lady stepped off Air Force One at JBA at 8:37 p.m. and he waved to press at the bottom of the stairs. Melania Trump was wearing sunglasses. Marine One lifted off the ground at 8:44 p.m. Handing off to the in-town pool now. Goodnight to all! Natalie Allison White House Reporter The Washington Post
Air Force One was off the ground in West Palm Beach at 6:36 p.m. and landed at JBA at 8:24 p.m. The president came back to the press cabin at 7 p.m. and gaggled for just over 15 minutes. Your pooler’s position was not conducive to capturing clear audio, but here are a couple top lines from the conversation, which White House officials say was also streamed live. On Iran: Trump will be involved in talks tomorrow “ind…
On this Presidents’ Day, President Donald J. Trump honors the enduring spirit of American leadership by reflecting on the extraordinary progress achieved in his second term. Under his decisive leadership, the nation has experienced a historic turnaround: inflation has plummeted to its lowest levels in years; the stock market has soared to unprecedented heights; our great military stands stronger than ever; law enfor…
The president and First Lady boarded Air Force One at 6:24 p.m., and pool ran to see what appeared to be the president waving as he stepped inside. As of 6:33 p.m., the plane should be off the ground momentarily, headed for JBA. Natalie Allison White House Reporter The Washington Post
The president’s motorcade arrived at the airport at 6:23 p.m. On the way, the motorcade passed a digital billboard with a picture of Trump that read “Only Trump can fix healthcare. Prices first = lower costs.” The White House passes along the following list of travelers aboard Air Force One tonight: THE PRESIDENT The First Lady Secretary Howard Lutnick Dan Scavino Steven Cheung Robert Gabriel Walt Nauta Desiree Sayl…