From Francesca ChambersSent Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:45 AM
At 3:35pm local time, the VP's motorcade arrived at the undisclosed location. Here's what the VP's office says we can share at this time: The vice president has arrived at the Civilian Military Coordination Center. The Vice President is here for private briefings with members of the military. Press is currently holding in vans. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, USA TODAY email was sent to [EMAIL ADDRESS]…
From Francesca ChambersSent Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:45 AM
At 3:35pm local time, the VP's motorcade arrived at the undisclosed location. Here's what the VP's office says we can share at this time: The vice president has arrived at the Civilian Military Coordination Center. The Vice President is here for private briefings with members of the military. Press is currently holding in vans. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, USA TODAY email was sent to [EMAIL ADDRESS]…
From Francesca ChambersSent Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:45 AM
At 3:35pm local time, the VP's motorcade arrived at the undisclosed location. Here's what the VP's office says we can share at this time: The vice president has arrived at the Civilian Military Coordination Center. The Vice President is here for private briefings with members of the military. Press is currently holding in vans. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, USA TODAY email was sent to [EMAIL ADDRESS]…
From Francesca ChambersSent Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:01 AM
The vice president's motorcade left Ben Gurion Airport at 2:50 pm local time en route to an undisclosed location. We expect a roughly 45 minute drive. Pool did end up holding inside the airport facility but it has not seen the VP since he landed in Tel Aviv. His catch-up with Witkoff and Kushner lasted about two hours. We are still on track for 6pm for the press conference but that timing could shift slightly. Franc…
From Francesca ChambersSent Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:58 AM
VP Vance and his wife Usha deplaned at 12:22 pm local time. They were greeted on a red carpet, which had 2 Israeli and 2 American flags positioned on either side, by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee,Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin, according to a Vance spokesperson. Vance has on a red tie today and a black suit; Usha is in a white dress shirt and black skirt c…
From Francesca ChambersSent Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:22 AM
The vice president landed in Tel Aviv at 12:11 pm local time after an uneventful flight from Shannon. The refuel lasted about 90 minutes and pool did not see the VP at that time. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, USA TODAY email was sent to [EMAIL ADDRESS] why did I get this?unsubscribe from this listupdate subscription preferences The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · W…
From Francesca ChambersSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 3:41 PM
Vice President JD Vance stepped off Marine 2 at JBA at 3:31 pm ahead of his visit to Israel. He is wearing a yellow tie and the same outfit he had on during POTUS' meeting earlier today. Usha Vance is traveling with him and had on a tan/brown sweater, cream pants with a flower pattern on them, and brown shoes. Vance did not stop to talk to press before he boarded the plane. He walked up the stairs with the second la…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV: NewsNation Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Times Secondary Print: John Fredericks Media Network New Media: Daily Caller Radio: NPR EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in the Richard Nixon Architect of Peace Award Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press 12:…
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From Francesca ChambersSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 3:41 PM
Vice President JD Vance stepped off Marine 2 at JBA at 3:31 pm ahead of his visit to Israel. He is wearing a yellow tie and the same outfit he had on during POTUS' meeting earlier today. Usha Vance is traveling with him and had on a tan/brown sweater, cream pants with a flower pattern on them, and brown shoes. Vance did not stop to talk to press before he boarded the plane. He walked up the stairs with the second la…
From Francesca ChambersSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 3:17 PM
Vice President JD Vance will depart shortly for Israel. He will be joined by second lady Usha Vance on the trip. More TK. Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, USA TODAY email was sent to [EMAIL ADDRESS] why did I get this?unsubscribe from this listupdate subscription preferences The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA Unsubscribe [EMAIL…
The White House Announces October 20 - October 26, 2025 Press Rotation The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of October 20 - October 26, 2025. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) to express interest. Date TV Secondary Networks Print Secondary Print Radio New Media…
From Michael KoziolSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 1:01 PM
Albanese on the critical minerals deal: "Today's agreement on critical minerals and rare earths is just taking it to the next level - seizing those opportunities which are before us to take our relationship to that next level. "Australians love America and I think Americans kind of love Australia too. I think today will be seen as a really significant day in our relationship. Trump on critical minerals deal and alli…
From Michael KoziolSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:52 PM
Attached, from the Australian Prime Minister's office, is the framework of the critical minerals deal agreed by the Australian and US governments in the Cabinet Room just now. More to come... Michael Koziol North America correspondent, Washington DC The Sydney Morning Herald The Age M: US XXX-XXX-XXXX M: AUS 0404 154 242 A Level 6, 1 Denison St, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 E [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https:…
From Michael KoziolSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:17 PM
The two leaders also signed a critical minerals deal involving the mining, processing and export of rare earths from Australia to the US. We have not yet seen the text of the agreement. They held up copies of the paperwork for the cameras. Refer to earlier background for more info. Sent from my iPhone The information contained in this e-mail message and any accompanying files is or may be confidential. If you are no…
From Michael KoziolSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:16 PM
President Trump and PM Albanese have been taking a lot of questions. More to come on that. There was an awkward moment when an Australian reporter asked about comments made by Australia’s ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, a former Labor prime minister. Background here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/australia/australia-ambassador-trump-tweets-kevin-rudd.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleSh…
From Michael KoziolSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:44 AM
President Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Albanese has been moved to the Cabinet Room. The two leaders are expected to sign a significant deal on critical minerals. Present for the Australians; PM Albanese Ambassador Kevin Rudd Tim Ayres, Industry Minister Madeleine King, Resources Minister Fiona Sudgen, PM’s director of communications In the room on US side: Vance Hegseth Rubio Burgum Susie Wiles John Phelan Se…
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:24 AM
Australian Prime Minister Albanese arrived at the White House at 11:20 AM. POTUS waited for him at the entrance in a red tie. The men slowed for a pictures and POTUS said he hoped to accomplish "a lot." When asked for his message to the Australian people, Trump said, "We love them." A military color guard flanked the driveway as the prime minister pulled up, with state flags waving on this windy autumn day. Cat Zakr…
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:29 AM
Good morning, I'll be your pooler at the White House today. There are no changes to the guidance that the White House sent out last night. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to arrive at 11 AM, and POTUS will host the LSU and LSU Shreveport Baseball Champions at 4 PM. Thanks, Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX