In-town pool report #2: Lunch lid
From Megan Messerly
Sent Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:26 AM
We have a lunch lid until 12:15 p.m. No updates to the schedule. Megan Messerly White House reporter POLITICO
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First Lady Melania Trump Secures Another Russian - Ukrainian Child Reunification
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady February 12, 2026 United States First Lady Melania Trump successfully united Russian and Ukrainian children with their families today. For the third time, the U.S. First Lady has helped facilitate the return of children to their families after they were separated because of the regional conflict. The American First Lady stated, "I appreciate that Russia and Ukraine are de…
In-town pool report #1: Good morning + Rollins gaggle
From Megan Messerly
Sent Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:18 AM
Good morning from the rather chilly, cloudy White House grounds, where the American flag on the North Lawn is ripping in the wind. There is one event on the president’s calendar today expected to open to the pool, a 1:30 p.m. announcement with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in the Roosevelt Room. Your pool has inquired about any changes to the schedule and will update accordingly if there are any. Secretary Rollins ga…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Lindell TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Politico Secondary Print: Financial Times Radio: FOX New Media: Timcast EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing Oval Office Closed Press 1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT makes an Announcement with the Ad…
President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to Milan, Italy, to attend the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Milan, Italy, to attend the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games on February 22, 2026. T.H. Linda McMahon, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: T.H. Tilman J. Fertitta, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Italian Republic and the Republic o…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Border Czar Tom Homan to Hold Press Conference
MEDIA ADVISORY: Border Czar Tom Homan to Hold a Press Conference When: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST (9:00 AM EST) Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota Request Media Credentials: Please request credentials HERE by 8:00 PM CST (9:00 PM EST) tonight, Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once you have been approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Credentia…
Pool report 8 - lid
From Luke Broadwater
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:02 PM
The White House has called a travel/photo lid. Have a nice evening y'all. Luke Broadwater White House Correspondent The New York Times Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @lukebroadwater
STRENGTHENING UNITED STATES NATIONAL DEFENSE WITH AMERICA'S BEAUTIFUL CLEAN COAL POWER GENERATION FLEET
EXECUTIVE ORDER _______________________________________________________________ Section 1. Purpose. The United States must ensure that our electric grid –- upon which military installations, operations, and defense-industrial production depend -- remains resilient and reliable, and not reliant on intermittent energy sources. The grid is the foundation of our national defense as well as our economic stability. Any pr…
Pool report 7 - Coal event about to begin
From Luke Broadwater
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026 4:24 PM
Pool and other reporters have entered the East Room for an event in which POTUS is supposed to receive an award as the “Undisputed Champion of Coal.” The award is from the Washington Coal Club, an industry lobbying group. POTUS is also expected to sign an executive order directing the military to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants. The event is expected to be televised and, as such, pool updates will…
VP Travel Report #4 - Wheels down at JBA
From Kate Sullivan
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:21 PM
Air Force Two was wheels up from Shannon, Ireland, at 2:31pm local and wheels down at Joint Base Andrews at 4:00pm ET. The Vice President and Second Lady stepped off AF2 at 4:13pm and then Marine Two was wheels up at 4:19pm. We have a lid, and that’s it from us! Thanks everyone! Kate Sullivan White House Correspondent Bloomberg News Cell/Signal/WhatsApp: XXX-XXX-XXXX
[EXTERNAL] FLOTUS Pool Note 2
From Sarah Roderick-Fitch
Sent February 11, 2026 at 3:24:33PM EST
Pool note 2 Towards the end of the event, the First Lady scooped candy into bowls from a candy bar in the back. Telling them that she doesn't eat a lot of sweets. She told the patient that referred to her as a “queen” that “he was a charmer” joking that girls need to "watch out." The kids appeared very at ease with the First Lady. She then signed a large poster with the patients before visiting with families. The Fi…
[EXTERNAL] Pool report
From Sarah Roderick-Fitch
Sent February 11, 2026 at 2:45:56PM EST
Greetings! The First Lady arrived at 2:13 for the event being held at the Children's Inn at the NIH. Lina, 11, a patient, greeted Mrs. Trump, handing her a bouquet of white roses. The First Lady is wearing a khaki colored dress, with matching heels and a rose-colored belt. The room is decorated with hearts, with two long tables in the middle filled with craft supplies to make Valentines. There are five kids seated a…
First Lady Melania Trump Visits Children with Rare and Serious Diseases at The Children’s Inn at NIH for Valentine’s Day
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady February 11, 2026 First Lady Melania Trump visited children with rare and serious diseases at The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Valentine’s Day. Mrs. Trump joined the children, their families, and staff members for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and encouragement. “Love reveals itself in many forms, especially in the hardest moment…
Feb. 11 in-town pool report 6 - POTUS Truth Social post on Netanyahu meeting
From Luke Broadwater
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026 2:05 PM
POTUS has posted about his meeting with Netanyahu on Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116053512461029874 Luke Broadwater White House Correspondent The New York Times Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @lukebroadwater
Feb. 11 in-town pool report 5 - Netanyahu meeting ends
From Luke Broadwater
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026 1:59 PM
The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu at the White House ended at about 1:30 pm. They met for about 2.5 hours Luke Broadwater White House Correspondent The New York Times Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @lukebroadwater
Feb. 11 in-town pool report 4 - Netanyahu meeting ongoing
From Luke Broadwater
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:46 PM
The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu at the White House is still underway. They have been meeting for nearly an hour. Luke Broadwater White House Correspondent The New York Times Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @lukebroadwater
ICYMI: “Violent crime plummets across major U.S. cities”
“Violent crime dropped sharply across America’s biggest cities in 2025,” Axios reports — yet another resounding validation of President Donald J. Trump’s unwavering commitment to restoring law and order. After years of chaos, skyrocketing crime, and soft-on-crime policies under Biden plunged the nation’s biggest cities into anarchy and disorder, President Trump took office on a promise to restore public safety — and…
Feb. 11 in-town pool report 3 - Netanyahu arrival
From Luke Broadwater
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026 11:16 AM
A White House official confirms that PM Netanyahu arrived at the White House at 10:53 AM EST to meet with POTUS. The two men are expected to discuss how their nations should approach Iran. Luke Broadwater White House Correspondent The New York Times Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @lukebroadwater
Foreign pool note #2: Arrival
From Jihan Abdalla
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026 11:08AM
Greetings, At 10:53am a vehicle with Israeli flags was seen driving along West Executive Avenue. Lower press, however, has not confirmed the arrival of Mr Netanyahu or if the meeting was ongoing. Will update if something changes. Thank you, Jihan Jihan Abdalla Senior US Correspondent M XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:+1%20(646)%207637541) https://uae.content.exclaimer.net/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheNationalNews…
Foreign pool report #1: Background Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
From Jihan Abdalla
Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:32 AM
Good morning, My name is Jihan Abdalla, I am your foreign pooler for the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House today, February 11, 2026. This is the Israeli Premier’s fifth visit to the White House since US President Donald Trump began his second term. Schedule: The meeting is scheduled for 11:00am in the Oval Office and is currently closed to press. Your pooler will update if that ch…