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Schumer Taunts Americans as Democrat Shutdown Crushes Them

Chuck Schumer’s disgusting claim that “every day gets better “ is a sickening display of elitist indifference as the Democrat Shutdown plunges hardworking Americans into anxiety, despair, and financial ruin. His arrogance lays bare the Democrats’ sick betrayal of service members missing paychecks, families turning to food pantries to survive, small businesses teetering on the brink, and travelers facing excruciating…

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Pool Report 2/Gathering

From Steven Nelson Sent Thursday, October 9, 2025, 11:48 AM

The pool is gathering for the Cabinet meeting. Please pull up YouTube or CSPAN for full quotes. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX

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Pool Report 1/Delay

From Steven Nelson Sent Thursday, October 9, 2025, 11:24 AM

The pool hasn't yet been called to gather for the Cabinet meeting, which had been scheduled for 11. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX

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Media Advisory: First Lady Melania Trump Makes an Announcement

https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady First Lady Melania Trump Makes an Announcement WHAT: Announcement by First Lady Melania Trump WHEN: Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET WHERE: The White House, Grand Foyer WHO: Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States REQUEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS: This event will be open to pre-credentialed media who receive confirmation from the Office of the First Lady. Pre…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV: Hearst Television Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: New York Post Secondary Print: Axios New Media: Reason Magazine Radio: CBS EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT hosts a Cabinet Meeting Cabinet Room White House Press Pool 3:00 PM THE PRESIDENT greets the President of the Rep…

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WH in-town report #7 -- travel/photo lid

From Daniel Bush Sent Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:32 PM

The press office called a travel/photo lid at 7:30 p.m. Have a good evening, 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

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ICYMI: TRUTH Social Post from President Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all s…

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Statement from the Press Secretary

"On Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops. While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly check up. He will then return to the White House. President Trump is considering going to the Middle East shortly thereafter." - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

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WH in-town pool #6 — Roundtable over

From Daniel Bush Sent Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:07 PM

Near the end of the roundtable, Trump asked participants to rank the "worst" news networks. Several offered their views. Trump then gave his own ranking, saying he thought MSNBC was the worst, followed by CNN. He also criticized ABC, and said "we have hope for CBS" after a leadership change at the network. "The problem is this is a very important meeting but" it won't get media coverage, Trump said. "They're very di…

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WH in-town pool #5 — more Antifa roundtable quotes

From Daniel Bush Sent Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 4:29 PM

The independent journalists at the roundtable took turns speaking about their experiences, with several saying they were attacked while covering Antifa in Portland. The White House did not provide background information on the participants before the start of the event, but they do have name placards in front of their seats. "Much of the legacy media has been ignoring it or covering for antifa," said Nick Sortor. He…

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WH in-town report #4 — Bondi, Noem, Patel quotes

From Daniel Bush Sent Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:54 PM

President Trump started the roundtable on antifa with opening remarks. Please check all quotes against transcript. Antifa has "been very threatening to people" but "we are going to be very threatening to them," Trump said. "We are going to be looking very strongly at the people who fund these organizations," he said. He then described some incidents of violence directed at the independent journalists seated around h…

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WH in-town report #3 — Gaza quotes, roundtable underway

From Daniel Bush Sent Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:36 PM

The pool was led into the Blue Room at 3:31 p.m. President Trump is seated at the center of a large table flanked by several Cabinet secretaries, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Also seated at the table are a group of people who, according to the administration, are independent journalists who were attacked by members of the anti-fascist group antifa during recent protests over fe…

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WH in-town report #2 - Gathering for Antifa roundtable

From Daniel Bush Sent Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 2:37 PM

The pool has been called to gather for President Trump's roundtable on Antifa. 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 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 info…

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PORTLAND: Fake News Ignores Antifa Violence, Residents’ Pleas for Help

For years, an Antifa-led hellfire has turned Portland into a wasteland of firebombs, beatings, and brazen attacks on federal officers and property — yet the Fake News remains in shameful denial about the Radical Left’s reign of terror. That’s why, as President Donald J. Trump mobilizes federal resources to safeguard lives and property, the White House is hosting today the fearless independent journalists who have lo…

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WH In-town report # 1-- lunch lid

From Daniel Bush Sent Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:28 PM

Good afternoon from the White House. The press office has called a lunch lid until 1:20 p.m. The only public event on President Trump's schedule is a 3 p.m. roundtable on Antifa. 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 The information transmitted in this email and any of its…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDUDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025LE FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV: Bloomberg TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Newsweek Secondary Print: USA Today New Media: Daily Signal Radio: BBC EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing Oval Office Closed Press 3:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Roundtable on ANTIFA…

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In-Town Pool Report 10 -- LID

From Laura Figueroa Sent Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:03 PM

The White House called a travel/photo lid at 6:00p.m. Have a g'nite... https://www.newsday.com/ Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Newsday.com | Newsday TV https://www.facebook.com/newsday/https://x.com/Newsdayhttps://www.instagram.com/newsdayhttps://www.youtube.com/newsdayhttps:[EMAIL ADDRESS] The information transmitted in this email and any of its a…

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In-Town Pool Report 9 -- Lunch Lid until 2:15p.m.

From Laura Figueroa Sent Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 1:16 PM

Lunch lid just called to end at 2:15p.m. https://www.newsday.com/ Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Newsday.com | Newsday TV https://www.facebook.com/newsday/https://x.com/Newsdayhttps://www.instagram.com/newsdayhttps://www.youtube.com/newsdayhttps:[EMAIL ADDRESS] The information transmitted in this email and any of its attachments is intended only fo…

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President Trump Revives Ambler Road Project to Unlock Alaska’s Critical Minerals, Boost Economy

Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump approved the appeal for Alaska’s Ambler Road Project , a pivotal 211-mile industrial road connecting the Dalton Highway to northwest Alaska’s vast deposits of critical minerals. The decision reverses a Biden-era rejection, advancing American energy dominance and reducing reliance on foreign adversaries by securing resources essential for national security, economic growth, defens…

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Correection... Foreign Pool REPORT #3 - Prime Minister's Departure

From Richard Latendresse Sent Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2:43 PM

This pool report should indeed have been called "Foreign Pool Report #3" and not 'Foreign Pool Note #3'. De : Richard Latendresse Envoyé : 7 octobre 2025 14:41 À : DL WHO Wranglers ; DL WHO WHPress Cc : White House pool reports NOTE: Objet : Foreign Pool Note #3 - Prime Minister's Departure The Prime Minister was escorted to the West Wing doors by protocole. He left at 2:32p without answering questions on how the me…