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The press office declared a travel/photo lid at 1931. Also, your tired but enthusiastic pooler forgot to number the note on RFK Jr’s surprise appearance, which should have been #20. Have a good night and stay warm! Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Gebbia introduced a young woman who he described as the first person to use TrumpRx to obtain a fertility treatment medication. She was escorted to the stage by HHS Secretary Kennedy, who has remained on stage while she speaks. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
POTUS finished speaking at 1921. He did not respond to shouted questions on sending ICE to polling sites or why he wanted to speak to the FBI agents who seized old 2020 ballots in Georgia. Pool is waiting to be escorted back to the White House from the SCA. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Dr. Oz spoke briefly about the “deeply discounted” prices on the TrumpRx website and turned the floor over to Gebbia, who is running through a demo of the TrumpRx website, which appears to be a repository of discount coupons and links to pharmacies. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
POTUS is wearing his usual dark navy suit with a purple tie. CMS administrator Mehmet Oz and US Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia are standing nearby as POTUS reads from the teleprompter. Remarks are ongoing and live. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:05PM Andrew Feinberg wrote: POTUS took stage at 1904 ET to applause. Some of th…
POTUS took stage at 1904 ET to applause. Some of the people seated in the auditorium stood briefly. He is now speaking and the event is being broadcast/streamed. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Pool entered the South Court Auditorium at approximately 1859. We are standing at the back, with seats filled with various administration staffers and others. POTUS is around a minute or so from going live. The event is being broadcast. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Pool is presently gathering for the 1900 ET TrumpRx announcement. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Independent Media The Independent ● Independent Studio ● Bulletin ● IndyBest ● Indy100 1 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 304, New York, NY 10119
If you skipped lunch or you're still hungry for dinner, the White House has called a dinner lid that will expire at 1815. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Independent Media The Independent ● Independent Studio ● Bulletin ● IndyBest ● Indy100 1 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 304, New York, NY 10119
The VP pool has a lid for the night. Michelle L. Price White House Reporter The Associated Press Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) www.apnews.com The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication…
Vance left the IOC dinner at 9:38 p.m. and arrived at RON at 9:49 p.m., his office just notified. Here is a schedule for Friday that is FPPO only, all times local. Note that most of the day will be closed to the pool: 10:00AM - VP/SLOTUS attend figure skating competition (closed to pool at this time) 1:00PM - VP meets with PM Meloni (pool coverage) 6:00PM - Presidential Reception (closed press, host stream and photo…
Karoline Leavitt wrapped the press briefing at 1455, ending with an endorsement of the New England Patriots in this weekend's Super Bowl. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Correcting this is report #7, not six On Feb 5, 2026, at 8:06PM, Price, Michelle wrote: The Vances left the hockey game and their motorcade left the venue at 7:01 p.m., according to the vice president’s office. They then headed to the IOC head of state dinner, arriving at 7:42 p.m., the VP’s office just now informed us. The dinner is closed press. Michelle L. Price White House Reporter The Associated Press Cell: XXX…
The Vances left the hockey game and their motorcade left the venue at 7:01 p.m., according to the vice president’s office. They then headed to the IOC head of state dinner, arriving at 7:42 p.m., the VP’s office just now informed us. The dinner is closed press. Michelle L. Price White House Reporter The Associated Press Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) www.apnews.com
Karoline Leavitt entered the briefing room at 1417. The briefing is ongoing and being broadcast at all the usual spots. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Two minute warning at 1413. Your pooler does not have a place to sit today due to various circumstances but will send a note at briefing start as usual. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Hungry? If so, you’re in luck because the press office has declared a lunch lid until 1315. Enjoy! Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
In a commanding, nearly hour-long Oval Office exclusive with NBC News anchor Tom Llamas, President Donald J. Trump delivered a clear-eyed assessment of his Administration’s remarkable record of achievement and success delivering on his America First agenda. More than one year into his second term, President Trump showcased the game-changing progress on the nation’s most critical issues while reaffirming his unbreaka…
The vice president and his family departed his hotel around 4:17 p.m. for the hockey arena, according to the vice president’s office. They arrived at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena: 4:48PM local time. The Vances are accompanied by the Rubios and Fertittas. Michelle L. Price White House Reporter The Associated Press Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) www.apnews.com
Motorcade arrived at approximately 1022. Pool did not see POTUS but an eagle-eyed (lenses?) photographer colleague witnessed POTUS and CIA Director John Ratcliffe stop after exiting the Beast to marvel at a massive gaggle — of actual geese, not the usual press variety — on the South Lawn. A photo of that gaggle is attached for your enjoyment. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]…