Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made substantial progress reversing the inflation and cost-of-living disaster he inherited from the recklessness of the Biden Administration. Inflation has been cut by more than half, gas prices have fallen sharply, real wages are growing again, and key household expenses are finally heading in the right direction. But President Trump is also clear: there is still i…
From Daniel BushSent Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 3:37 PM
The motorcade arrived at the Naval Observatory at 3:33 p.m. after a brief drive through Washington. A few people braved the cold to take pictures of the motorcade along its route through the city. Pool did not set eyes on POTUS exiting the beast. Pool is now holding in the press vans for the duration of Trump's visit to the VP's residence to attend a Christmas reception. Daniel Bush | White House Correspondent NEWSW…
From Daniel BushSent Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 3:26 PM
At 3:25 p.m. the motorcade is rolling to the vice president's residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory. Your pooler did not see President Trump leaving the White House. Daniel Bush | White House Correspondent NEWSWEEK T | XXX-XXX-XXXX E | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) W | newsweek.com
From Daniel BushSent Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 2:45 PM
The pool is gathering for POTUS departure to the vice president's residence. Daniel Bush | White House Correspondent NEWSWEEK T | XXX-XXX-XXXX E | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) W | newsweek.com A | 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, President Donald J. Trump reflected on the progress of his second term as it approaches the one-year mark — detailing how he is reversing the economic wreckage left by Biden, unleashing an investment surge, slamming the door on illegal border crossings and maritime drug smuggling, and restoring an America First posture abroad. https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1998435265…
From Daniel BushSent Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 11:37 AM
The White House press office has called a lunch lid until 12:30 p.m. This afternoon, President Trump is scheduled to attend a Christmas reception at the vice president's residence. POTUS is then traveling to Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania to deliver remarks on the economy. Daniel Bush | White House Correspondent NEWSWEEK T | XXX-XXX-XXXX E | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) W | newsweek.com A | 1 World Trade Cen…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: EWTN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Newsweek Secondary Print: Washington Examiner New Media: The Lion Radio: AURN Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: RAV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Hill Additional Print: USA Today, Bloomberg Radio: CBS EST: 9:00 AM…
From Figueroa, LauraSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 6:03 PM
Travel/Photo Lid called at 6:01pm Stay warm out there... Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Newsday.com | Newsday TV
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:46 PM
AG Secretary Rollins stopped to gaggle by the sticks... She was asked to clarify funding source for $12B in farm aid since POTUS said it was coming from tariffs.... "We are using CCC funds, so we have set aside 12 billion. We had to, kind of, you know, move some things around, but we've got that 12 billion set aside. 11 billion, announced today, 1 billion we're holding back for specialty crops, but as the President…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:21 PM
Asked about Alina Habba's resignation, criticized Senate blue slip process: "The Democrats have violated the blue slip provision on numerous occasions, but we don't do it. And what it means is, I guess I just have to keep appointing people for three months and then just appoint another one, another one. And it's a very sad situation. We're losing tremendous we're losing a lot of great people. We have about seven US…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 3:32 PM
Pool escorted out at 3:31pm More notes TK Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent Newsday | Newsday.com X: @Laura_Figueroa The information transmitted in this email and any of its attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information concerning Newsday LLC and/or its affiliates that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or subject to copyright. A…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 3:22 PM
POTUS on SCOTUS tariff case tells farmers: "That's why we have to win that Supreme Court case..." Asked about affordability: "Well I think the prices are going to be going down already, I mean the prices are way down, we bought prices way down from what it was." Asked about releasing Venezuelan air strike video: Q: "Are you committing to releasing the full video?" POTUS: "I told you, whatever Pete Hegseth wants to d…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 3:08 PM
Trump defended issuing tariffs via EO "we have to be able to act quickly with that. We can't just, you know, go to a committee, go to a study, it takes seven months..." Farmer Cordt Holub of Iowa tells POTUS: "It's Christmas early for farmers." Meryl Kennedy, a rice farmer from Louisiana, says industry is struggling due to foreign imports. "Now, the tariffs are working, but we need to double down..." Laura Figueroa…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 2:51 PM
Sec. Brooke Rollins: "the money will move by Feb.28" Rollins says the announcement is for $11B in relief, after PoTUS corrected her and said $12 B, she said the administration is reserving an additional $1B Check against transcript: ROLLINS: "Well, we're holding 1 billion back. So today we are announcing 11 billion. We are holding 1 billion back just to ensure that we are covering ...so today's announcement covers a…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 2:58 PM
POTUS encouraged speakers to talk faster, to avoid a 3 hour meeting... POTUS Touched on Supreme Court case regarding tariffs "We have a lot of bad people opposed...." "I hope we're going to be successful..." "Scott, we can do it other ways, but it's slow and it's cumbersome and it doesn't have the power, it doesn't have the national security power that we have...." Earlier, Hassett spoke about farm production during…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 2:43 PM
POTUS seated between two farmers Cordt Holub - Dysart, Iowa Meryl Kennedy - Monroe, Louisiana POTUS said he told Chinese President xi: “Our soybeans are more nutrituous” Spoke about trade deals with China, Japan, South Korea POTUS: "Maximizing domestic farm production is a big part of how we will make America affordable again and bring down grocery prices..." Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent Newsda…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 2:35 PM
Pool escorted in at 2:30pm Among those in the room Secretary Bessent Sen. Deb Fisher- Nebraska Kevin Hassett Rep. Austin Scott Sen. John Boozman COS Susie Wiles Secretary Rollins Representatives of the farming/agriculture sector POTUS speaking on affordability Announces $12B in economic assistance to farmers... "It will help them continue to lower their food prices..." Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspond…
From Laura FigueroaSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 2:22 PM
Pool has been called to gather at 2:21pm for POTUS' roundtable in the Cabinet Room where he is reportedly expected to announce $12B aid plan for farmers. Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent Newsday | Newsday.com X: @Laura_Figueroa The information transmitted in this email and any of its attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information concernin…
From Maggie LittleSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 2:07 PM
FLOTUS’ helicopter took off at 1:40 pm EST. Following her remarks at the Toys for Tots event, she gathered with children as they assorted toys and wrote letters to Santa. The Quantico Marine Corps band continued to play festive holiday music throughout the event. Maggie Little D.C. correspondent The Lion
From Maggie LittleSent Monday, December 8, 2025, 1:19 PM
First Lady Melania Trump touched down at Marine Corps Base Quantico at 12:08 p.m. EST. She is wearing a Proenza ivory peacoat, black turtle neck, black jeans, and black Alaia boots. She was accompanied by Santa Claus and greeted by children attending the event as she walked off the helicopter. Remarks to come. Maggie Little D.C. correspondent The Lion