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In-Town Pool Report #10

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:13 PM

The opening prayer was an Our Father sung by Charles Billingsley. POTUS bowed his head and closed his eyes during the song. Paula White also joined POTUS at the table, bringing the number of women in the room to 5. After the song, POTUS stood up and shook Charles Billingsley’s hand and told him that he had “a beautiful voice.” Charles began his second song, an Italian Auria. There was much applause when he finished.…

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In Town Pool Report -#9 - POTUS enters

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:03 PM

POTUS entered to a standing ovation and applause at 7:03. Jennifer Korn, who directs the White House Faith office walked in ahead of POTUS. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [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…

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In Town Pool Report #8 — Color/Guests

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:01 PM

There are 5 tables seating 8 people each. Your pooler only counted 3 women at the tables, including a Catholic nun. Alveda King was the other woman and the pool did not recognize the third woman. Ralph Reed, Robert Jeffress, Kenneth Copeland, Jonathan Cain of Journey (the band) Jensen Franklin, Greg Laurie and Franklin Graham were among those spotted in the crowd. Special thanks to Kelly O’Donnell of NBC News for he…

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In Town Pool Report #7 —

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6:45 PM

The pool entered the Blue Room for the Easter Prayer Service and Dinner at 6:44 This event is live-streamed, but your pooler will pass along any relevant qoutes and color. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use…

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In -Town Pool Report #6 — Gather

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6:16 PM

The pool has gathered at the Palm Room doors. 6:10 Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [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 disclosur…

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In-Town Pool Report #5 -- Briefing Ends

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:08 PM

The Briefing ended at 5:02 and Rachel Morin's mom spoke for roughly 12 minutes. Karoline did not take any questions. She did ask if anyone had any questions for Patty Morin. A reporter on the side raised her hand and said she had a question and Karoline responded with a "Nope." Other reporters had their hands up but were not called on. As she walked out of the briefing room, Patty Morin told the press. "Please tell…

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In-Town Pool Report #4 -- Briefing begins and the surprise guest is....

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:52 PM

Rachel Morin's mother. The briefing started at 4:49 Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [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 disclosu…

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In-Town Pool Report #3 -- Two MInute Warning to Briefing

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:44 PM

This serves as your two-minute warning to the daily White House press briefing and finding out who the super secret guest is. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [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…

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In-Town Pool Report #2 -- Briefing added to schedule

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 2:36 PM

The White House has just updated its schedule, adding a briefing at 4:30 with a surprise "special guest." Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [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 informa…

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UPDATED DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025

UPDATED DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Times Radio: iHeartMedia Secondary TV Corr & Crew: EWTN Secondary Print: The Daily Signal New Media: Christian Broadcasting Network EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:30 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing Oval Office Closed Press 6:30 PM THE P…

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Where’s Chris Van Hollen’s Concern for Americans Brutalized by Illegal Immigrant Crime?

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is currently in El Salvador out of concern for an illegal immigrant MS-13 gang member and human trafficker, for whom he “won’t stop fighting until he’s home.” The criminal illegal immigrant is already home — he’s a Salvadoran citizen. Where was the Maryland senator’s concern when one of his own constituents, Rachel Morin — an innocent mother of five — was brutally murdered by an illegal…

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In-Town Pool Report #1 -- Lunch lid

From Mordock, Jeff Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12:03 PM

Good afternoon from the White House, where it is a little too chilly for mid-April. There is a lunch lid until 1:00 pm. There have been no changes to POTUS schedule. Tonight's Easter Prayer Service and Dinner remains the only public event on the schedule. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The info…

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Vice President JD Vance Announces Visits to Italy and India

Vice President JD Vance and the Second Family will travel to Italy and India from April 18 to April 24. The Vice President will discuss shared economic and geopolitical priorities with leaders in each country. In Rome, Italy, the Vice President will meet with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Vice President will also meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In India, the Vice President will vis…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Times Radio: iHeartMedia Secondary TV Corr & Crew: EWTN Secondary Print: The Daily Signal New Media: Christian Broadcasting Network EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:30 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing Oval Office Closed Press 6:30 PM THE PRESIDENT…

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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

LOWERING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to expand on the historic efforts of his first term to lower prescription drug prices. The Order directs the Department of Health and Human Services to take steps to significantly reduce drug prices for American patients. It delivers lower drug prices for Medicare and the seniors who rely on it by: + Improving the Medicare…

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Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits

MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF LABOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SUBJECT: Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America…

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RESTORING COMMON SENSE TO FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

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 Federal Government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world –- yet conducting business with the Federal Government is often prohibitively inefficient and costly. More t…

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ENSURING COMMERCIAL, COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS IN FEDERAL CONTRACTS

EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President, by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. A major goal of my Administration is to eliminate unnecessary and imprudent expenditures of taxpayer dollars. Previous administrations evaded statutory preferences and abused the Federal con…

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ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE THROUGH SECTION 232 ACTIONS ON PROCESSED CRITICAL MINERALS AND DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS

EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862) (the "Act"), it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. A strong national defense depends on a robust economy and price stability, a resilient manufacturing and…