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From Aram Roston Sent Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:08 PM

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First Lady Melania Trump to Convene Russian and Ukrainian Representatives at the White House

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Office of the First Lady

November 3, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump will personally bring representatives of Russia and Ukraine, two nations actively at war, together at the White House. This event represents an extraordinary moment in American history.

Mrs. Trump independently initiated engagement between the two warring nations and successfully secured a ceasefire in Oleshky and the surrounding…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time
11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting
12:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting
1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT meets with the U.S. Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic
2:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting
4:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in Signing Time
7:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in an Election Night Viewi…

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In-Town Pool #17 - Photo/Travel Lid

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM

The White House called a photo/travel lid at 6 p.m.

Also flagging that President Trump announced on Truth Social that he will appear on Sean Hannity's show on Fox News at 9 p.m. ET.

Happy election eve, all!

Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent
Managing Editor of Politics

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President Trump Completes Historic Travel Blitz: 30 Events, 20 States, 32 Days

President Donald J. Trump has just completed one of the most relentless, far-reaching travel schedules of any modern presidency: 20 states in 32 days, from Wasilla, Alaska, to Daytona Beach, Florida. At every stop, President Trump took his Administration’s record of results directly to the American people.

Here are the highlights from President Trump’s travel:

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VP Pool Report 7

From Preston Mizell Sent Monday, November 2, 3:36 PM ET

VP Vance arrived at Joint Base Andrews at 3:10 PM ET.

VP Vance took multiple questions from the press, including on Iran, Haley Stevens, Ohio, and fraud.

He departed Joint Base Andrews at 3:30 PM ET.

This concludes today's VP pool report -- have a great week!

Preston Mizell
Fox News Digital

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In-Town Pool #16 - POTUS returns to WH

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM

Motorcade was back the White House at 3:03pm.

The President walked out of his SUV shortly after and began speaking with staff, before entering the Oval Office at 3:05pm.

Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent
Managing Editor of Politics

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In-Town Pool #15 - Event concludes, Q on Iran

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

The President concluded his remark at about 2:53pm. Your pooler heard a member of the press

shout out to the president a question about whether he would resume strikes in Iran after the election. The president said, “No.”

The president’s motorcade drove slowly along the reflecting pool before rolling back to the White House at 2:59pm.

More from the event:

Burgum, who praised President Trump leadership on interior wo…

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In-Town Pool #14 - Burgum now speaking

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM

POTUS continued touting variations of the same perceived accomplishments, most especially crime in cities like Memphis and New Orleans, and again, D.C.

Trump also said the administration has removed criminals from the U.S. He said 2% of people commit 90% of crimes.

After 37 minutes, he brought Sec. Burgum up to give remarks.

Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent
Managing Editor of Politics

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In-Town Pool #13 - Attacks on El-Sayed

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM

POTUS claimed Dem Michigan U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed qualified for ballot by getting signatures from Muslim Brotherhood and what he described as a church he said was called the “House of Satan.” He later said the country can’t have a “jihadist” in the U.S. senate.

He then mentioned the Dan Sullivan name issue in Alaska.

Trump began to tout tax cuts from his “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and said the U.S. is “wi…

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In-Town Pool #12 - remarks on Election Day

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM

At 2:22 after 23 minutes, POTUS began discussing tomorrow’s election.

He described democratic candidates as “Extreme and dangerous.” He said tomorrow will be about whether “extremists” will have “power or no power.”

Beforehand, Trump went on to laud construction of ballroom and helipad at White House South Lawn.

Trump said previous administrations allowed “thugs and murderers to run wild,” and that he has transforme…

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In-Town Pool #11 - More on pool, crime and investments

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Apologies, your pooler mistakenly skipped pool report #8.

POTUS is still showing photos of previous conditions of the pool. He thanked Interior Sec. Burgum and park police for their work.

“We did something that people have been trying to do since 1922,” said the president. He said it should unite all Americans.

He said the new pipes installed will address the algae problem in the pool.

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In-Town Pool #10 - Displaying photos

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM

POTUS requested photos of the previous conditions of the pool.

The president said material installed by Biden and Obama were in poor condition.

Photos attached.

The president also called Comey a “dirty cop” after showing examples of vandalized grass.
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Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent

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VP Pool Report 6

From Preston Mizell Sent Monday, November 2, 2:08 PM ET

VP Vance concluded remarks in Swanson, Ohio at 1:57 PM ET.

We are wheels up for Joint Base Andrews at 2:08 PM ET.

Preston Mizell
Fox News Digital

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In-Town Pool #9 - Crime mention

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM

POTUS said previous presidents have tried to “figure out” renovations to the reflecting pool.

He said his administration has done a “great job.” He mentioned alleged vandals being handled as well.

Trump claimed that crime is down in DC by “90 percent.” Said the district went from one of the most dangerous cities to the safest.

Also noting that Secretary Burgum is seated up front. Your pooler is unable to see if othe…

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In-Town Pool #6 - Beginning

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM

POTUS lectern is positioned right in front of the Reflecting Pool facing the Lincoln Memorial.

“Restoring Out Captitol” is emblazoned next to lectern.

POTUS walked out of SUV and is now walking over to lectern at 1:58pm.

Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent
Managing Editor of Politics

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In-Town Pool #7 - remarks ongoing

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM

POTUS is officially speaking.

National Park Service workers are seated with other guests. There were some claps and cheers as POTUS walked out.

POTUS is announcing the official opening of the reflecting pool. He joked that he considered renaming the “Trump Reflecting Pool.”

Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent
Managing Editor of Politics

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In-Town Pool #5 - Arrival

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM

Pool arrived at Lincoln Memorial at 1:55pm.

Many pedestrians stood along the sidewalk filming as the motorcade rode by—some waving.

As pool ran out of vans to position, your pooler could hear a protester yell, “F you” Trump.

Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent
Managing Editor of Politics

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In-In-Town Pool #4 - Rolling

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM

President’s motorcade began rolling from the South Lawn at 1:49pm.

Your pooler did not land eyes on POTUS.

Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent
Managing Editor of Politics

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In-Town Pool #3 - Pool gathering

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, November 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM

The in-town pool is now gathered at the Palm Room Doors for travel to Lincoln Memorial.

Gerren Keith Gaynor
White House Correspondent
Managing Editor of Politics