FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Remarks at NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas Friday, August 28, 2026 When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT Where: NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 Request Media Credentials: Media may request credentials HERE by 5:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Late requests wi…
From Julie Carr SmythSent Friday, August 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary of Energy, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation at the U.S. Department of Energy, said the investment in Cleveland-Cliffs will produce “quality, union-backed, high-paid American jobs” and reduce America’s dependence on foreign sources. Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told the crowd Ohio is in a “red hot” economic position.
From Julie Carr SmythSent Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:55 AM
Lourenco Goncalves, Chairman and CEO, Cleveland-Cliffs, has greeted the crowd and discussed the company’s plans to redirect $500 million in clean steel funding to coal. William Kimmitt, Under Secretary, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, said a nation that can’t produce its own steel can’t ensure its own future. We are expecting the vice president to deliver his remarks on the Trump Adm…
From Julie Carr SmythSent Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:40 AM
Greetings from Middletown, Ohio, where an event at Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works steel plant featuring Vice President JD Vance has begun with a prayer and pledge led by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The vice president is expected to arrive by motorcade under sunny skies and temperatures inching into the 80s. More reports throughout the event. Julie Carr Smyth Government &…
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Gray TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Wall Street Journal Secondary Print: Daily Caller Radio: BBC New Media: Semafor Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr: CBS Secondary TV Corr: NewsNation Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Exami…
On Monday, August 24, 2026, Vice President JD Vance will visit Brewer, Maine. The Vice President will deliver remarks at a manufacturing facility. Members of the media may register for credentials HERE by 5:00 PM EDT on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Credentials are non-transferable.
From the heartland to the coasts, members of President Donald J. Trump’s Cabinet are on the ground across the nation to engage with Americans and showcase the Administration’s signature achievements. From energy dominance and infrastructure modernization to manufacturing growth, veterans’ care, and border security, these visits deliver an unmistakable message: the America First agenda is delivering real, measurable…
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Thursday, August 20, 2026 4:09 PM
The first lady accepted a commemorative hat from a group of race card drivers midway through the event. She did not put it on, handing it to a White House aide afterwards. Presenting the helmet to first lady Melania Trump, per announcer Doug Boles: Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi, Graham Rayhall, Scott McLaughlin Roger Penske also spoke. The event should have aired live, including the presentation of a very large life-…
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Thursday, August 20, 2026 3:51 PM
The president and first lady entered the Rose Garden at 3:48 pm. "Good afternoon. I heard you missed me," first lady Melania Trump said in her opening remarks, as she welcome attendees to the White House. Seating is set up for about 200 people (based on a chair count). Attendees include Kevin Hasset, Doug Burgum, Jarrod Agen and Markwayne Mullin. Soft jazz played in the lead up. A lighter touch to the 88 degree heat…
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady August 20, 2026 First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University. First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America’s next generation during today’s Rose Garden ceremony: “America's greatest competitive…
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:44 PM
Country music star Luke Bryan unexpectedly popped into the White House press briefing room a little while ago and took photos at the podium. It was not immediately clear why he was on campus – or who else he was with. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent USA TODAY
From Chambers, FrancescaSent Thursday, August 20, 2026 11:47 AM
Morning. I’m your print pooler today. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gaggled briefly with reporters outside the White House after a television appearance. He commented on bonds, saying he was confident they would continue to decline. “We’ve got a spike in oil prices today that I don’t really understand,” he added. “Our announcement is for economic action, and I think that the economic action will mean that oil pri…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: NewsNation Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: USA Today Secondary Print: New York Post Radio: AURN New Media: Daily Wire EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 9:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Pre-Tape Radio…
Ford Motor Company announced it will reshore production of its Lincoln models to the United States — phasing out imports from China and creating thousands of new American jobs. This is the latest proof that President Donald J. Trump’s America First trade agenda is delivering exactly as designed: rewarding domestic manufacturing, protecting American workers, and rebuilding America’s supply chains. Ford CEO Jim Farley…
From Nik PopliSent Wednesday, August 19, 2026 4:17 PM
On background from a White House official regarding guests at the crypto event: Today’s attendees and speakers included: Brian Armstrong, Co-Founder & CEO, Coinbase Jeffrey Sprecher, Founder, Chair & CEO, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Vlad Tenev, Chairman, CEO & President, Robinhood Adena Friedman, Chair & CEO, Nasdaq Mike Belshe, Co-Founder, CEO, CTO & President, BitGo Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple Sergey Nazaro…
From Nik PopliSent Wednesday, August 19, 2026 4:06 PM
The pool was ushered out of the Roosevelt Room at 3:43pm. The President took a handful of questions after he and several crypto and financial executives delivered prepared remarks. Apologies for the delay as there was no service inside. Your pooler spotted the following executives in the room, some of whom spoke. Notably, prediction market leaders did not appear present, contrary to previous reports. The White House…
From Nik PopliSent Wednesday, August 19, 2026 2:52 PM
The pool entered the Roosevelt Room at 2:47pm and is standing behind a rope across from a podium awaiting President Trump’s remarks. He has not entered the room yet, but more than a dozen tech leaders and staffers are standing by the podium. More TK. His remarks will be livestreamed. Your pooler will note the guests as I identify them. Nik Popli Staff Writer, TIME
From Nik PopliSent Wednesday, August 19, 2026 3:04 PM
President Trump entered the Roosevelt Room at 3:02pm. As tech leaders stood by the podium across from press, waiting for Trump, one joked: “Are you guys hot over there?” SEC Chairman Paul Atkins asked if anyone can dance. There is no service inside the Roosevelt Room, so apologies if these pool reports are delayed. Trump is speaking at the podium and his remarks are livestreamed. Nik Popli Staff Writer, TIME