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Two minute warning to the press briefing was announced at 1:14 p.m.. Just before that was announced, an aide affixed the vice presidential seal to the podium. Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Democrats have officially brought on a full-blown government shutdown — engineered by the Radical Left lunatics who control of their party. As the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans hang in the balance, Chuck Schumer gives it two thumbs up: https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1973373871886836130 The fallout from the Democrat Shutdown hits Americans where it hurts: Critical food assistance for low‑income…
Good morning from the White House. We have a lunch lid until 12:30 p.m. Screens in the briefing room are playing on a loop a video of past statements from congressional Democrats about government shutdowns. The same video is playing on a loop on the White House website. No updates to the schedule so far, which is below: 4:30 PM THE PRESIDENT signs Executive Orders Oval Office Closed Press Briefing Schedule 1:00 PM P…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: Lindell TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Hill Secondary Print: Washington Blade New Media: Washington Reporter Radio: iHeartMedia EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 4:30 PM THE PRESIDENT signs Executive Orders Oval Office Closed Press Briefing Schedule 1:00 PM Press Briefing by the W…
Information is for planning purposes only – not for publication or broadcast. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO KUALA LAMPUR, MALAYSIA – TOKYO, JAPAN – GYEONGJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA October 26 - 29, 2025 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Malaysia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. The deadline to complete the online registration is Wednesday, O…
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 committed to driving innovation to prevent and treat childhood diseases, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Pediatric cancer remain…
Here are some more comprehensive highlights from POTUS's event in the Oval Office announcing an executive order on pediatric cancer research and AI. POTUS took questions from the pool and was asked why it is necessary to link more federal job cuts to the imminent government shutdown. POTUS said: "Well, the Democrats want to shut it down. So, when you shut it down, you have to do layoffs so we'd be laying off a lot o…
POTUS discussed topics including trade and cracking down on crime in Chicago, then had a lengthy exchange with reporter Brian Glenn. He invited children who survived cancer to speak before concluding the event at 4.39pm. Pool did not see him sign the executive order. More to follow. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRES…
POTUS went around the room, asking retired wrestler Stephanie McMahon, her mother Linda McMahon and others to speak about pediatric cancer. Robert Kennedy Jr said the administration will study the causes of an increase in childhood cancer. POTUS talked about lowering drug prices, including one coming up that will be “1,000% reduction” in price. Questions began at 4.23pm. POTUS blamed Democrats for a potential govern…
Pool has gathered outside the Oval Office for an executive order signing. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Pool entered the Oval Office at 4.02pm where POTUS, sitting at the Resolute Desk, said he is signing an EO to massively accelerate pediatric cancer research, including by harnessing the power of AI. He is joined by a group that includes Robert Kennedy Jr and children affected by cancer. POTUS said: “We are going to defeat childhood cancer once and for all.” Remarks are ongoing. David Smith Washington bureau chief Gu…
A lunch lid was called until 2pm. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 theguardian.com Download the Guardian app forAndroid andiOS This e-mail and all attachments are confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not thenamed recipient, please…
POTUS concluded his remarks/Q&A at 12:49pm He fielded one off-camera question from Bloomberg Are you still planning on sending troops to Portland? “Ya, it’s a war zone” Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C: XXX-XXX-XXXX IG/X/TikTok: @TocRadio
Pool entered the Oval at 11:48am https://www.youtube.com/live/VAOMy0jehMI?si=vYqC6lLAWeBpWhfg Tktk Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C: XXX-XXX-XXXX IG/X/TikTok: @TocRadio
Pool is gathering as of 11:44am. The event will be live streamed on the WH website, so pool will not send quotes Tktk Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C: XXX-XXX-XXXX IG/X/TikTok: @TocRadio
POTUS, Lutnick, Kennedy, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and White House aide Natalie Harp (both of whom made it out onto the colonnade) walked back into the West Wing at 11:38am Pool is now moving back inside ahead of the Pfizer event Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C: XXX-XXX-XXXX IG/X/TikTok: @T…
Secretaries Lutnick and Kennedy also walked out onto the colonnade at 11:25am and met Trump. They are still outside, chatting, and pool is holding on south lawn Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C: XXX-XXX-XXXX IG/X/TikTok: @TocRadio
Before walking into the Oval, POTUS took a few moments to admire the additions to the Rose Garden and colonnade. He stood behind a rose bush for several minutes, partially blocking the pool, and appeared to be checking out the line of frames presidential portraits, and one autopen photo Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS]…
M1 touched down on the South Lawn right at 11:15am, and POTUS disembarked two minutes later. He did not answer questions but gave a brief statement on his Pfizer drug pricing announcement (11am) and said he would “have a news conference” in the Oval Will send full drug statement quote if possible before pool is brought into the oval… here is a highlight and public otter link “I think it's one of the biggest things t…
POTUS stepped out of a limousine and boarded Marine One at 10.51am. Pool was a long distance away so no opportunity for questions. Marine One lifted off from Quantico base at 10.56am. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 theguardian.com Download the…