Today, President Donald J. Trump welcomes students, parents, and education advocates to the White House to celebrate the start of a new school year. Under President Trump’s and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s leadership, this Administration has delivered an unparalleled record of expanding educational freedom, restoring parental rights, returning power to the states, and putting American students first. Expan…
From Arnsdorf, IsaacSent Monday, August 24, 2026 11:20 AM
Good morning. The White House called a lunch lid until 12:15 p.m. The pool will be covering a Rose Garden event at 2:30 p.m. The event was previewed here: https://x.com/PressSec/status/2091855382880702807?s=20
From Irie SentnerSent Monday, August 24, 2026, 11:18 AM
AF2 was wheels up at 9:55 am and wheels down at Bangor International Airport at 11:06 after an uneventful flight. The VP exited AF2 at 11:15 and walked straight into his car. We are rolling as of 11:17. Irie Sentner (he/him) Reporter, POLITICO Playbook +1 (970) 507-0995 | [email protected] | @iriesentner Subscribe to Playbook
Information is for planning purposes only – not for publication or broadcast. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO DUBLIN, IRELAND AND DOONBEG, IRELAND September 12 - 13, 2026 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Dublin, Ireland and Doonbeg, Ireland. The deadline to complete the online registration is Wednesday, August 26th at 10:00 AM EDT. Your si…
From Irie SentnerSent Monday, August 24, 2026, 9:47 AM
Good morning from JBA. I'll be your print pooler today for Vice President JD Vance's trip to Brewer, Maine. M2 touched down at 9:40 am. The VP walked off at 9:44 and boarded AF2 at 9:45. He waved to the pool but did not approach or respond to shouted questions. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler is also on AF2, per an OVP official. Consider this your wheels up notice! Irie Sentner (he/him) Reporter, POLITICO Playbook…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: GB News Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Post Secondary Print: RealClearPolitics Radio: NPR New Media: Townhall EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeti…
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of August 24 - August 30, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 24-Aug NBC GB News Washington Post RealClearPolitics NPR Townhall 25-Aug A…
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 4:28 PM
The motorcade arrived at the WH at 4:20 p.m. Pool did not see POTUS step out of the Beast, but Donald Trump Jr, Natalie Harp, Dana White, and Fox News’ Laura Ingraham were captured on camera leaving vehicles in the motorcade. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 4:16 PM
Pool started rolling at 4:14 p.m. Pool did not see POTUS step into the Beast. Pool did see Speaker Mike Johnson earlier step into an SUV near the motorcade press vans as pool held. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 3:26 PM
Pool returned to holding opposite the presidential box at 2:58 p.m. Pool could see POTUS and FLOTUS talking to one another and other guests in the box, including Chris Wright and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, though many of the other front row seats were empty. Pool then started moved toward the motorcade at 3:24 p.m. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 2:14 PM
Pool moved to hold inside the art gallery. Flagging POTUS’s interview from earlier: https://x.com/rapidresponse47/status/2091567404199350351?s=46&t=xa_99d1-8Plx6M_fT1ORUg FLOTUS also gave an interview: https://x.com/rapidresponse47/status/2091587318645715122?s=46&t=xa_99d1-8Plx6M_fT1ORUg Also pool has not spotted Natalie Harp but she can be seen in the background of clips from the telecast: https://x.com/rapidrespon…
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 1:39 PM
On BG from the WH: Green Flag Presentation Participants: THE PRESIDENT The First Lady Command Sergeant Major Matt Williams, Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel Paris Davis, Medal of Honor Recipient Pool also spotted WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt in the box. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 1:17 PM
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser directed drivers to their cars from a speaker on a platform near the presidential box where the military band played before a flag was presented to POTUS inside the box. Pool cannot see the box well and cannot see a big screen of the telecast but has seen Penske Corporation founder and chairman Richard Penske and UFC president and CEO Dana White mingle with POTUS, FLOTUS, and members of the fi…
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 1:00 PM
POTUS and FLOTUS were welcomed at 12:49 p.m. by the announcer and Hail to the Chief as pool moved to the second holding location opposite the presidential box. POTUS could be seen listening to America the Beautiful as a trained bald eagle flew up into the sky and returned to its trainer. There was then a prayer before the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner and another flyover that included a B2 bomber. Pool moved t…
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:42 PM
Pool saw the new plane normally designated AF1 fly over the art gallery at 12:35 p.m. Pool earlier saw POTUS waving to the crowd from the Beast as he departed for the hot lap. The crowd near the art gallery started dispersing shortly after he drove past. The military band played The Stars and Stripes Forever as the motorcade started rolling. Pool saw the racing cars being pushed to the starting line in the meantime.…
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:27 PM
The restricted pool motorcade started rolling at 12:27 p.m. for the hot lap. The banner was actually pushed across the road like a curtain. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:26 PM
Pool arrived near the Labor Department headquarters off of the National Mall at 12:10 p.m. . Pool drove past pockets of motorcade spectators, including an older couple decked out in their Americana finest. The Labor Department is decorated with signs of POTUS and Teddy Roosevelt and the words “American Workers First.” Pool is holding opposite the National Gallery of Art for POTUS’ hot lap, with only restricted pool…
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:14 PM
Pool arrived near the Labor Department headquarters off of the National Mall at 12:10 p.m. . Pool drove past pockets of motorcade spectators, including an older couple decked out in their Americana finest. The Labor Department is decorated with signs of POTUS and Teddy Roosevelt and the words “American Workers First.” Pool is holding opposite the National Gallery of Art for POTUS’ hot lap, with only restricted pool…
From Naomi LimSent Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Motorcade started rolling from the WH’s North Portico at 11:58 p.m. Pool did not see POTUS in the Beast. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner