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The pool is now gathering at the briefing room doors for President Trump's meeting with crypto leaders. He is expected to make remarks in the Roosevelt Room. Your pooler has asked the White House to send a list of attendees, and will flag notable guests in subsequent reports. Nik Popli Staff Writer, TIME
The White House press office announced a lunch lid until 1:10pm. Nik Popli Staff Writer, TIME
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Friday, August 21, 2026 When: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT Where: Myrtle Beach International Airport 1250 Airdrome St #362 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Request Media Credentials: Media may request credentials HERE by 12:00 PM EDT on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Late requests will…
After showing the pool the new helipad and signing the stone, Trump gaggled with reporters for a few minutes on the South Lawn, standing behind the stone. On if he’s exchanging written letters with Kim Jong Un: “I can't tell you that. But I get along with him great. He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons. He's gonna be fine.” On Canada trade deal: “We've come to a deal with Canada…Canada was charging us tremendous…
See below for a picture of the new White House helipad on the South Lawn. Trump is speaking to the pool, standing on the new white granite. He is expected to take questions soon. “So for 50 years, more than that, they've wanted to have a heliport, but nobody knew how to go about it,” Trump told the pool. “And we are building a great heliport. It's donated by Sikorsky by the helicopter company, because we have helico…
Karoline Leavitt told the pool that President Trump will be signing a piece of stone that is going to be inserted into the helipad. POTUS is now speaking to pool by the South Lawn. More TK. Nik Popli Staff Writer, TIME
Pool has just been called to gather at the briefing room doors. It is unclear what this is regarding. More TK. Nik Popli Staff Writer, TIME
Good morning from the White House. I'm your in-town print pooler today. There have been no changes to President Trump's schedule thus far. He has three closed press policy meetings in the Oval Office today, as well as an afternoon meeting with crypto and prediction market executives, which is open to the pool and will be streamed. See the full schedule below: 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: Bloomberg TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: TIME Secondary Print: Financial Times Radio: AP New Media: NOTUS 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 Meeting Oval O…
After a very quiet day, the White House called a travel/photo lid at 6 p.m. Have a good evening, folks. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ
On Friday, August 21, 2026, Vice President JD Vance will visit Middletown, Ohio, where he will deliver remarks on the Trump Administration’s America First economic agenda at the Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works facility. Members of the media may register for credentials HERE by 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a se…
President Donald J. Trump and his Administration have delivered the most dramatic decline in violent crime in American history. According to the FBI’s newly released Uniform Crime Report for 2025 , America is safer than it has been in generations. The Largest Annual Drop in Violent Crime Ever Recorded: Violent crime plunged 9.3% in 2025 — the largest annual decline on record. Murder dropped 18.1% — tying the lowest…
The White House has called a lunch lid until 1 p.m. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ
Good morning from the White House. Just a quick check-in. There have been no changes to the president's schedule, which includes no public events. If that changes, your pooler will let you know. A Marine was posted outside the West Wing entrance when your pooler stepped outside into the humid Washington air a moment ago. More TK. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady August 18, 2026 First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative is launching a groundbreaking alliance with IndyCar, Fox Corporation, and two universities to expand academic opportunities for individuals transitioning from foster care. The strategic relationship will be announced at the White House before the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC,…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: Hearst Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Roll Call Secondary Print: LA Times Radio: ABC New Media: ZeroHedge 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 Meeting Oval Office…
The WH called a travel/photo lid at 6:22 pm. ——— Orion D. Smith D.C. Reporter, The Spokesman-Review
President Trump's remarks recognizing Ryder Williams in the Oval Office and the subsequent Q&A were broadcast, so your pooler won't quote them extensively here, but a few notes from the room: POTUS asked senior lifeguards from California State Parks several questions about conditions on the California coast and expressed amazement at Ryder Williams' rescue of 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, who was seated to the presiden…
Pool was ushered out of there Oval at 2:12 pm. POTUS took questions on foreign policy, the WH ballroom and numerous other topics. More notes and quotes to come in next pool report. ——— Orion D. Smith D.C. Reporter, The Spokesman-Review
Pool just entered the Oval, where POTUS is speaking about Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old lifeguard being honored for saving a 10-year-old boy at a California beach. Both boys are here with their family members, along with state parks and public safety officials from Santa Cruz area. Shane Williams, Ryder's father: "I couldn't be more proud." POTUS to Shannon Williams, Ryder's mother: "You did a good job. It's good…