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In town pool #3

From Michael Scherer Sent Friday, June 20, 2025, 1:56 PM

Gathering now for Marine One departure. Michael Scherer Staff Writer The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX cell

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In Town #2

From Michael Scherer Sent Friday, June 20, 2025, 1:37 PM

Pool has been informed that 2 p.m. Marine One departure is delayed. No updates on how long. Michael Scherer Staff Writer The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX cell

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VP print pool report - Italy Day 3 - en route to Fiumicino airport / departure

From Henry Gomez Sent Monday, May 19, 2025, 8:06 AM

VP Vance’s motorcade departed at 2:05 pm local time from thePiazza del Popolo area in Rome, after the VP and second lady had lunch at San Baylon and briefly browsed for wine at a nearby store. Motorcade now en route to Fiumicino airport for departure back to US. Pool joined motorcade near the lunch site but was not inside during the meal. Henry Gomez Senior National Politics Reporter NBC News Digital mobile/text/Sig…

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In Town Pool #1

From Michael Scherer Sent Friday, June 20, 2025, 12:05 PM

Greetings all Your pooler is advised that there is a lunch lid until 1 p.m. Michael Scherer Staff Writer The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX cell

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Service Workers Rally Behind President Trump’s NO TAX ON TIPS

Hourly workers in the service, hospitality, and retail industries overwhelmingly back President Donald J. Trump’s bold NO TAX ON TIPS plan in the One Big Beautiful Bill, according to a new survey — saying tax-free tips would bring them needed financial stability and relief. In fact, 83% of hourly workers want to see NO TAX ON TIPS become law — with just four percent saying otherwise: “These results suggest that any…

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Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill to Safeguard America’s Sovereignty

President Donald J. Trump has overseen a dramatic reversal in the nation’s border security — going from 62,000 illegal immigrants released into the country in a single month under the Biden Administration to zero under the Trump Administration and achieving the lowest-ever numbers of daily illegal crossings. Now, we’re at a defining crossroads: pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and fortify that extraordinary progress…

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Vice President JD Vance to Visit Los Angeles, California

Today, June 20, 2025, Vice President JD Vance will travel to Los Angeles, California, where he will tour a multi-agency Federal Joint Operations Center, a Federal Mobile Command Center, meet with leadership and Marines, and deliver brief remarks.

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV: EWTN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Atlantic Radio: AP Secondary Print: Bloomberg New Media: Breitbart EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT attends a National Security Meeting Oval Office Closed Press 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT departs The White House en route Bedminster, NJ Sou…

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In-town pool report #5 - travel/photo lid

From Mallory Wilson Sent Thursday, June 19, 2025, 6:01 PM

called at 6pm Have a good evening! Mallory Wilson White House Reporter The Washington Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individuals to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is prohibited by law. If the reader of this t…

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In-town pool report #3- briefing

From Mallory Wilson Sent Thursday, June 19, 2025, 1:28 PM

started at 1:27 pm. Mallory Wilson White House Reporter The Washington Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])

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In-town pool report #4 - briefing ends

From Mallory Wilson Sent Thursday, June 19, 2025, 1:58 PM

at 1:56 p.m. Mallory Wilson White House Reporter The Washington Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individuals to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is prohibited by law. If the reader of this transmission is not the…

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In-town pool report #2 - two minute warning

From Mallory Wilson Sent Thursday, June 19, 2025, 1:26 PM

for the briefing Mallory Wilson White House Reporter The Washington Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])

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FURTHER EXTENDING THE TIKTOK ENFORCEMENT DELAY

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. Extension. (a) The enforcement delay specified in section 2(a) of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Ac…

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In-town pool report #1 - Homan gaggle

From Mallory Wilson Sent Thursday, June 19, 2025, 10:11 AM

Good morning from the White House. Border czar Tom Homan stopped briefly at the sticks after doing a TV hit. He said the current focus is on sanctuary cities "because that's where the problem is." "They knowingly release public safety threats, illegal aliens into the community every day. So that's why we're sending more resources into sanctuary cities." He also answered questions about the concerns of farmers regard…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV: Newsmax Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Times Radio: ABC Secondary Print: The New York Times New Media: Merit Street Media EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:30 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing The Situation Room Closed Press 2:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in t…

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In-town pool report #13: Lid

From Natalie Allison Sent Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:05 PM

White House called a lid at 6 p.m. And, for all concerned, several poolers just checked and the flag pole on the north lawn has also been erected. An American flag has been raised on it. Have a nice evening, everyone. — Natalie Allison White House Reporter The Washington Post

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In-town pool report #12: Situation Room meeting over

From Natalie Allison Sent Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:41 PM

The president’s meeting in the Situation Room had ended, according to a White House official. The official did not say what time it began or how long it lasted. And sincere apologies for my challenges with numbering the pool reports on this fast-moving day at the White House. — Natalie Allison White House Reporter The Washington Post

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In-town pool report #10: More from Oval

From Natalie Allison Sent Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3:36 PM

Pool left the Oval Office at 3:26 p.m. Some quotes below, which you can check against the Otter file, which has more in it. Iran: “I’m not looking to fight. But if it’s a choice between them fighting or having a nuclear weapon, you have to do what you have to do. And maybe we don’t have to fight.” “Don’t forget, we haven’t been fighting. We add a certain amount of genius to everything, but we haven’t been fighting a…

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In-town pool report #10: Oval Office

From Natalie Allison Sent Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3:22 PM

POTUS is at the resolute desk with members of the Juventus Football Club team. Standing with them is FIFA president Gianni Infantino. (h/t Hugo Lowell) Trump said he has a meeting in the Situation Room in a while. On Iran, Trump clarifies he has not made a final decision on how to proceed. “I have ideas as to what to do. I like to make a final decision one second before it’s due. “They should have made a deal I had…

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In-town pool report #9: Lining up outside Oval

From Natalie Allison Sent Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3:10 PM

Pool has lined up outside the Oval Office. We don’t know what we’re being taken in for. I misnumbered the last report. — Natalie Allison White House Reporter The Washington Post