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Today, I signed into law (1) H.J. Res. 87, "Joint Resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to 'California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle;…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUBJECT: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct: It is essential to protect Ameri…
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. The devastation of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires shocked the American people and highlighted the catastrophic consequences when State and local governments are unable to quickly…
More than 1.1 million jobs in the manufacturing sector and nearly six million jobs overall will be lost if Congress fails to extend the Trump Tax Cuts in President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, according to a new report — negative effects on small businesses that are swift, severe, and completely avoidable. Here are some key takeaways from the report: “More than 96% of businesses in America are organized…
Partial POTUS Q&A transcript — East Room Questions are paraphrased. POTUS answers are highlights and some parts were inaudible. Please check, for full quotes and to fill in the inaudible parts, against video and transcript: Q: What’s your message to auto dealers across the country as they navigate this period of time? Trump: “They’re going to do better than ever before. … We’re going to make them more money than the…
Last night, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended opening night for Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center — showcasing the Center’s resurgence and the Trump Administration’s commitment to re-establishing it as the crown jewel of arts and culture in the nation’s capital. President Trump, who serves as Chair of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees , and the First Lady, who serves as an Honor…
A lunch lid until 2 p.m. was just called by the White House. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ | FiscalNote publications | RollCall.com | @bennettjohnt
As Speaker Johnson exited after POTUS, your pooler asked if he’s worried the latest SALT changes being floated by GOP senators would be too large to get the full budget reconciliation (“one big beautiful bill) through the House. Johnson, holding prayer hands in front of his chest, replied: “I hope they modify it in a very small way. We'll see.” John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call &…
President Trump expressed frustration with both Russia and Ukraine: “I'm very disappointed in Russia. But I'm disappointed in Ukraine, also.” Asked about supporting or opposing an Israeli strike on Iran: “As long as I think there will be an agreement, I don’t want them going in.” Doing so could “blow it,” he said of a deal, which he described as “fairly close.” On Saturday’s “no kings protest”: “I don’t feel like a…
POTUS is still at the lectern. Q&A highlights, so far: On phone calls to California Gov. Gavin Newsom: “He doesn't remember the call. He doesn't remember I never spoke to him. … I called him a second time. He picked up, and I told him he better get his ass in gear.” On talks with Iran: “I would love to avoid a conflict. … They’re going to have to be willing to give us some things that they’re not willing to give us…
Today, the Trump Administration announced a $200 billion investment by Micron Technology, the sole U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced memory chips – only the latest large-scale investment secured since President Donald J. Trump took office. The investment includes construction of a second chip fabrication facility in Boise, Idaho, and modernizing its Manassas, Virginia, facility — onshoring production of its advanc…
POTUS is taking questions. Event is playing out live. A transcript of Q&A will follow. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ | FiscalNote publications | RollCall.com | @bennettjohnt
President Trump sat at the small table on stage and began putting pen to paper at 12:18 p.m. POTUS indicated he would likely take some questions after signing. Before signing, Trump asked several stakeholders to speak on stage. One was John B. Hess, CEO of the Hess Corporation. POTUS smiled and patted Hess on the back when he referred to the Gulf of America. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Larg…
POTUS is still speaking on stage. There is no TelePrompter set up for this event. President Trump carried in a dark binder and has appeared to, at times, refer to prepared remarks while looking down at his lectern. During his ongoing remarks, POTUS delivered familiar themes on electric vehicles, laws in California, having automobiles like BMWs built in the United States, the 2024 election, and U.S. electricity capac…
President Trump has begun name-checking GOP lawmakers seated in the audience. Before this portion of the event, some highlights of Trump’s opening remarks: About Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill, Trump called it the “great big, beautiful bill.” Invited guests laughed when he said he added “great” to its moniker. About Speaker Johnson: “We're joined today by the great speaker of the House. I think he's going t…
The president entered the East Room at 11:24 a.m. to “Hail to the Chief” and a standing ovation via the center aisle. A small desk with binders and a box of pens is set up beside his lectern on stage. Both desk and lectern feature the seal of the Office of the President. The event is being live streamed. Highlights and color TK. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso chatted with other lawmakers while standing in the fr…
The in-town pool and pre-credentialed media are gathering for President Trump's bill-signing event. The event will stream live, including at the below C-SPAN link. Color and highlights TK. https://www.c-span.org/event/white-house-event/president-trump-signs-resolutions-barring-ca-ev-rules/433933 John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ | FiscalNote publications | RollCall.com | @ben…
Good morning from the White House. We are waiting to gather for the East Room bill-signing event. A White House official confirmed Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking a California rule banning the sale of new gasoline-fueled cars by 2035, as well as measures to block state policies to pare tailpipe emissions in some automobiles and smog-causing nitrogen oxide pollution via trucks. (More information is here…
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President Trump's motorcade rolled onto the White House grounds at 10:40pm after a short, uneventful ride from the Kennedy Center. Trump and the First Lady walked out of the presidential limo and into the South Portico at 10:42pm. Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XXX-XXXX (o) 100 Years of Trust and Impact CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including any attachments, may contain information that is…