From Chambers, FrancescaSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 4:50 PM
President Trump, as he neared press in the restaurant, asked a table, “What do you think, should I talk to them for a little while?” They laughed. “It’s always exciting. You all doing all right?” POTUS asked the press. He then asked if reporters were going to the speech. First question was about MN: do you plan to pull agents out of Minnesota? “We’ll do whatever’s appropriate.” He went on to talk about securing the…
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:12 PM CST
At 3:07 pm the pool was led out of the restaurant as POTUS wrapped in the main room. He got another round of applause. He's scheduled to appear on Will Cain's show in this hour, according to the Fox News chyron that was showing while POTUS was in the air. (Fox News was airing en route to Des Moines). Pool is currently holding in vans. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, USA TODAY
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:54 PM
I'm told that the POTUS visit to Machine Shed is airing live on television, including the gaggle he just did in the middle of the restaurant with the pool, with diners serving as the audience. He took questions on MN, on midterm travel, the dollar and Venezuela. Also the family he took a photo with earlier was Zach Nunn's. The president has continued moving table to table and is talking to diners as of roughly 2:45…
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 2:36 PM CST
POTUS' motorcade arrived at Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale at 2:25 PM CST. The president walked in to a round of applause from diners at 2:30 PM. A diner shouted, "Welcome to Iowa." Another shouted, "Iowa loves you." President Trump took a group photo then started walking table to table. It was hard to hear based on overheard music and how far away POTUS is. More TK Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent…
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:07 PM
President Trump deplaned at 2:02 pm local time from AF1. He stopped and pointed in pool's direction, but he didn't come over and chat in the 20 degree weather. Susie Wiles came down the front stairs before he did and got into the beast. Scott Bessent came down the front stairs after him. Rolling from the airport at 2:05 pm Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, USA TODAY
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 2:54 PM
AF1 landed in Des Moines at 1:51 pm. No news in flight or POTUS sighting since we departed Washington. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, USA TODAY
As President Donald J. Trump visits Iowa today, he returns to a state that is clearly winning again under his leadership — even as work remains to fully reverse the economic damage of the Biden years. President Trump will not rest until every American is better off than ever before, yet meaningful relief is already reaching Iowans through sharply lower gas prices, robust economic growth, improving home affordability…
From Feldmann, LindaSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12:54 PM
Otter recording: https://otter.ai/u/6_jS7GkDc4XHXJGTXP0bHiEgKn4 More highlights: q. was Alex Pretti's death justified? "Well you know we're doing a big investigation. I want to see the investigation. I'm going to be watching over it. I want a very honorable and honest investigation. I have to see it myself." q. about Alex Pretti's family (hard to hear) "Well, I'm looking at that whole situation. I love everybody. I…
From Francesca ChambersSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:34 PM
President Trump touched down at JBA in Marine One for his trip to Iowa at 12:27 PM EDT. He smiled and waved at press at the bottom of the stairs but did not stop to take questions. He gave a fist raise at the top of the stairs. Following POTUS up the front stairs: Susie Wiles, Natalie Harp, Stephen Miller, James Blair. Longe before the president’s arrival, pool saw SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler board the plane vi…
From Feldmann, LindaSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:24 PM
Stopped gaggling at 12:12 (so, 7 minutes total). Started gaggle by saying he just had a “great conversation” with the president of Syria, and it’s all going “very very well” there. Re Homan in MN: "He's meeting with the governor, and he's meeting with the mayor, I think later, and I hear that's all going very well.” Will Noem step down? “No” re Russia: very good things are happening As he moved down the line, it got…
From Linda FeldmannSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12:09 PM
POTUS emerged from the South Portico at 12:05 pm and started haggling Marine One is waiting, engines revving. South Lawn is plowed, so smooth snow-and-ice-free path for POTUS. Will send highlights in next report. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @linda_feldmann ....... The information contained in this electronic messa…
From Linda FeldmannSent Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Good morning from the White House on this frigid morning - now 19 degrees out. WH has announced a good weather call for Marine One lift from South Lawn, en route JBA then Iowa. Gather time is 11:30 am. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @linda_feldmann
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: RAV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Christian Science Monitor Secondary Print: USA Today Radio: iHeartMedia New Media: Rachael Bade Media Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: Gray TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: USA Today Secondary Print: Bloomberg R…
From Jim PuzzangheraSent Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:02 PM
The White House press office has called a travel/photo lid. Stay warm and safe out there. Jim Puzzanghera Washington Bureau The Boston Globe M: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) See my bio and recent stories here .
As tax season kicks off, millions of Americans are poised to receive significantly larger tax refunds thanks to President Donald J. Trump’s landmark Working Families Tax Cuts Act — which every Democrat in Congress opposed. The historic legislation is delivering the biggest tax refund season ever, with average refunds projected to rise by $1,000 or more this year due to its transformative policies. https://taxfoundat…
From Jim PuzzangheraSent Monday, January 26, 2026, 11:52 AM
We have a lunch lid until 12:45 p.m. Jim Puzzanghera Washington Bureau The Boston Globe M: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) See my bio and recent stories here .
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: Spectrum Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Boston Globe Secondary Print: The New Yorker Radio: FOX New Media: Gateway Pundit EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 1:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Meeting with the Secretary of the Air Force Oval Office Closed Press 2:30 PM THE PRESIDENT pa…
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of January 26 - February 1, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 26-Jan NBC Spectrum Boston Globe The New Yorker FOX Gateway Pundit 27-Jan AB…
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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival in Des Moines, Iowa Tuesday, January 27, 2026 When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM CST Where: Des Moines International Airport 5800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA 50321 Request Media Credentials: Please register for credentials HERE by 5:00 PM CST on Monday, January 26th, 2026, to request media credentials. Lat…