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EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and Policy. My Administration is dedicated to empowering mothers and fathers to raise their children in safe and loving homes. When crises prevent such an arrangement, our Nation's foster…
POTUS concluded his remarks and signed the EO at 2:30 pm. "No autopen," he said after displaying the signed EO, drawing some laughs from the crowd. POTUS and FLOTUS left the East Room at 2:32 pm. Orion Donovan Smith D.C. Reporter, The Spokesman-Review [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady November 13, 2025 First Lady Melania Trump successfully organized a new Executive Order entitled, “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families.” Under Mrs. Trump’s leadership, this unprecedented presidential order unites Federal resources with innovative public- and private-sector partnerships to provide more pathways to success for young people who have exper…
After FLOTUS called on Americans to “rise above the ease of inaction,” POTUS began his remarks at 2:17 pm. FLOTUS and POTUS remarks are being live-streamed, so I won’t share extensive quotes here. Sharing below some details from WH on the EO and what FLOTUS is wearing: FLOTUS attire: Caviar black and white tweed pants suit from Dolce. Christian Louboutin ankle strap shiny lézard shoes. The Executive Order on Fosteri…
Pool entered the East Room, where guests were already seated, at 1:57 pm. POTUS and FLOTUS entered to applause at 2:13 pm. Per FLOTUS team, attendees include Treasury Secretary Bessent, HHS Secretary Kennedy and HUD Secretary Turner, along with youth who have been in foster care. "Be Best" pens are on the table for the EO signing. FLOTUS began her remarks by thanking the donors and other guests in attendance, and th…
Pool is gathering at the North Portico Steps for the signing ceremony scheduled for 2 pm in the East Room. POTUS will sign an EO related to FLOTUS's Fostering the Future initiative. Orion Donovan Smith D.C. Reporter, The Spokesman-Review [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX
White House called a lunch lid until 1:30 pm. Orion Donovan Smith D.C. Reporter, The Spokesman-Review ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Work email: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Encrypted email: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Phone/Signal/WhatsApp: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Good morning all, I’m your print pooler today. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, spoke briefly with reporters at the sticks starting at 9:29 am. I’m sharing a few of his remarks below, with thanks to a TV pooler who shared this clear Otter recording from the mic. On the impact of the six-week shutdown that ended late last night, Hassett said the Council of Economic Advisors estimates the shut…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Communications _____________________________________________________________________ November 12, 2025 On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the President signed into law: H.R. 5371, the "Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026," which makes continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and…
White House called a travel-photo lid at 10:30pm. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
President Trump signed legislation to re-open the government at 10:24pm. Applause from attendees ensued. Pool was ushered out of the Oval Office at 10:25. POTUS did not take questions. Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
Remarks are ongoing. "So, with my signature, the federal government will now resume normal operations," the president said. Earlier after heralding the soon to end shutdown, Trump reiterated his call to end the Senate filibuster. "I say terminate the filibuster, because, by the way, the Democrats will do it immediately if they ever assume office, which hopefully they won't," he said. He thanked the eight Senate Demo…
Pool entered a packed Oval Office at 10:12. President Trump is speaking now. Speaker Mike Johnson stands to his right and numerous members of Congress flank POTUS in a semi-circle. "Today we are sending a clear message that we will never give in to extortion," said the president. Remarks are ongoing and live streamed on regular channels. Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @Phili…
White House called a dinner lid until 6:30pm. Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV: Scripps Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Regional Reporters New Media: Breitbart Secondary Print: TIME Radio: BBC EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:15 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing Oval Office Closed Press 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT and FIRST LADY participate in an Executi…
UPDATED DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV: Lindell TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: RealClearPolitics New Media: The Spectator Secondary Print: Axios Radio: AURN EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 7:30 PM THE PRESIDENT hosts a Private Dinner State Dining Room Closed Press 9:45 PM THE PRESIDENT signs Senate Amendment to H.R.…
White House called a dinner lid until 6:30pm. Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
FBI Director Kash Patel was at the podium with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to give an update in the administration's efforts "to crush the plague of fentanyl," specifically a framework of an agreement with China to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors into the US. "Essentially, President Trump has shut off the pipeline that creates fentanyl," said Patel. He exited at 1:30 without taking questions. T…
The briefing has concluded. Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
White House just gave the two-minute warning for the briefing. Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann