From CRISTINA OLEA FERNANDEZSent Thursday, January 15, 2026, 2:39 PM
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado entered the West Wing around noon and left it a few minutes before 2.30PM. She was caught on camera through the fence. Now she is heading to the Capitol, where she is scheduled to meet Senators from both parties at 3PM. Following that meeting, she will talk to the press in front of the Capitol steps (around 4PM). RTVE Cristina Olea Washington Bureau Chief Radiotelevi…
From John BennettSent Thursday, January 15, 2026 2:28 PM
The White House had no update, when your pooler inquired minutes ago, to pass along about the status of President Trump's lunch meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado. There have been no changes to the Daily Guidance. The next thing up, as of now, will be President Trump's 4 p.m. event with the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in the East Room. If that changes, your pooler will let you all know ASAP.…
From John BennettSent Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1:08 PM
The White House announced a two-minute warning for the press briefing. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Online: rollcall.com X: @bennettjohnt
From CRISTINA OLEA FERNANDEZSent Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:57 AM
Buenos días, I am your foreign pooler for María Corina Machado’s visit to the White House. As of now, the lunch meeting between her and President Trump is closed to the press. It will take place at 12:30 PM in the Private Dining Room, according to the president’s official schedule. This will be the first in-person meeting between them. Please let me know if you have any questions. Schedule: Machado is expected to ar…
CALLING ON CONGRESS TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump called on Congress to enact the Great Healthcare Plan, a comprehensive plan to lower drug prices, lower insurance premiums, hold big insurance companies accountable, and maximize price transparency. LOWERING DRUG PRICES: The Great Healthcare Plan lowers prescription drug prices for all Americans by building on President Trump’s historic…
President Donald J. Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan is a broad healthcare initiative that will slash prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums, hold big insurance companies accountable, and maximize price transparency in the American healthcare system. This plan will deliver money directly to the American people, not insurance companies, big pharma and special interest groups—putting patients over industry l…
From John BennettSent Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:09 AM
The White House has called a lunch lid until 12 p.m. More TK. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Online: rollcall.com X: @bennettjohnt
From John BennettSent Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:06 AM
Sec. Noem gaggled in the White House driveway following a television hit, contending the Trump administration's actions in Minneapolis and other cities related to its mass deportation program have been conducted "according to the law." Your pooler joined in-progress, and the below Ottr audio is sometimes inaudible due windy conditions here in the nation's capital and the secretary addressing reporters with her back…
From John BennettSent Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:25 AM
Good morning. The White House informed the pool that Sec. Noem will gaggle at the sticks following an in-process television hit. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Online: rollcall.com X: @bennettjohnt
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady January 15, 2026 First Lady Melania Trump will Address AI Literacy at Zoom Ahead: AI for Tomorrow's Leaders Event First Lady Melania Trump will deliver opening remarks at “Zoom Ahead: AI for Tomorrow’s Leaders,” a national student learning experience designed to help K–12 students understand how artificial intelligence can be used responsibly, creatively, and confidently.…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: RAV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: CQ Roll Call Secondary Print: New York Times Radio: BBC New Media: Center Square EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing Oval Office Closed Press 12:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a lunch meeting…
________________________________________________________________ BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. On December 22, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of semiconductors (semiconductors or chips), semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products on the national security of the Unite…
EXECUTIVE ORDER _______________________________________________________________ ESTABLISHING A SECOND EMERGENCY BOARD TO INVESTIGATE DISPUTES BETWEEN THE LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD COMPANY AND CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY CERTAIN LABOR ORGANIZATIONS Disputes exist between the Long Island Rail Road Company and certain of its employees represented by certain labor organizations. The labor organizations involved…
________________________________________________________________ BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. On October 24, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs) on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expan…
From Grant SchwabSent Wednesday, January 15, 4:06 PM
Otter link: https://otter.ai/u/Nw5JFyiigVJ0mHFdUnmvo-t-ty4?utm_source=copy_url Additional quotes... Leaker: Early in event POTUS said that they'd caught a “leaker," without context. "The leaker has been found, and is in jail right now — and that's the leaker on Venezuela, a very bad leaker. There could be some others. We're hot on their trail. But the leaker has been found ... and will probably be in jail for a long…
From Schwab, GrantSent Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:49 PM
Iran: Trump repeated that executions won't take place in Iran, according to "very important sources on the other side." Does not rule out U.S. military actions. Greenland: "We need Greenland for national security," Trump said. Adds that he is awaiting briefing on Vance/Rubio meeting earlier today with Denmark and Greenland officials. Venezuela: Called interim Venezuela leader Delcy Rodríguez a "terrific person." Spr…
From Schwab, GrantSent Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:31 PM
Bipartisan attendance: U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, is present with several Republican lawmakers. Those include U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas, Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho, Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas, Rep. GT Thompson of Pennsylvania and Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan. Grant Schwab | Washington Correspondent | c: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Schwab, GrantSent Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:19 PM
Trump signed two executive orders before pool entered. EOs direct Section 232 trade actions on semiconductors and critical minerals. Trump on Iran: "We are told that the killing in Iran is stopping." Said he will be "very upset" if execution happens. This is likely a reference to protester Erfan Soltani, who has reportedly been arrested and sentenced to death. POTUS acknowledged bipartisan support for milk bill. Adm…