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It’s clich�, yet true — the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and expecting a different result. The trade policies of the past several decades have failed this nation, its workers, and our communities. Twenty years ago, The New York Times Editorial Board responded to the January 2005 trade deficit of $58.3 billion by writing an editorial entitled “Dangerous deficits.” Deficits are certainly dan…
The pool is holding at South Portico. It's raining heavily and a "bad weather" call was made. It will be a motorcade ride instead of Marine One flight for the President. Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https://twitter.com/SwapnaVenugopal usatoday.com Get Outlook for iOS
Hello, I am your in-town pooler today. The pool is gathering for President Trump’s trip to the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C., for the first annual physical of his second term. Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https://twitter.com/SwapnaVenugopal usatoday.com Get Outlook for iOS
From the Department of Government Efficiency : “Under the Biden administration, it was routine for Border Patrol to admit aliens into the United States with no legal status and minimal screening. So far, CBP identified a subset of 6.3k individuals paroled into the United States since 2023 on the FBI's Terrorist Screening Center watchlist or with criminal records. These paroles have since been terminated with immedia…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 In-Town Pool Wire: Bloomberg Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr & Crew: Scripps Print: USA Today Radio: iHeartMedia Supplemental Pool Wire: Bloomberg Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty TV Corr & Crew: NBC Print: Washington Examiner Out-of-Town Travel Pool Wires: Bloomberg, Reuters Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters TV Corr & Crew:…
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 25, which disapproves of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers that Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales". To ensure uninterrupted delivery of these emails, please add [EMAIL ADDRESS] to your Address Book and/or Safe Sender list. The Office of Communications . 160…
The White House called a travel/photo lid at 6:26pm. The pool has received no further information on the President's bill signing or swearing-in ceremony, which remained closed to the press. Have a good evening, folks. Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) " XXX-XXX-XXXX (o)
The White House called a lunch lid until 3pm. Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) " XXX-XXX-XXXX (o)
The Cabinet meeting ended at 2:00pm. Trump took a handful of questions from the pool. Some notable moments below. Here is the livestream . Trump punted to Bessent when asked about today's market dive, saying he hasn't seen anything yet because he's been in the Cabinet meeting. Bessent predicted that as negotiations play out, "we will end up in a place of great certainty over the next 90 days with tariffs." Bessent a…
Trump began taking questions from the pool at 1:36pm. Before the Q&A, each member of the Cabinet and Musk gave brief statements. Musk is seated at the far end of the table, with the words “Top Secret!!” written on his notepad. The cabinet meeting is being live-streamed so please check the transcript. Some quotes from Trump’s introduction: On his tariff policy, Trump said “There will always be transition difficulty”…
After today’s inflation report showed the first consumer price decline in years, a decrease in energy prices, and real average hourly wage growth, one thing is clear: President Donald J. Trump’s economic agenda is delivering for Americans. Here’s what they’re saying: Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran : “That core inflation print, on an annual basis, was the lowest core inflation print since March of 2…
The pool entered the cabinet meeting room at 12:46pm. President Trump began his remarks at 12:47pm. He is flanked by Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth and Sec. of State Marco Rubio. Elon Musk is also present. “We had a big day yesterday,” Trump said at the beginning. “It was the biggest day in history, the markets. So we're very, very happy with the way the country is running. We're trying to get the world to treat us fairl…
Good morning. The White House has informed us that President Trump’s Cabinet meeting will now be open for a pool spray at some point during the meeting. Pool is lining up at 11:45am. More TK. Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) " XXX-XXX-XXXX (o)
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival Miami, Florida Saturday, April 12, 2025 When: Saturday, April 12^th, 2025 at 8:35 PM ET Where: Miami International Airport 2100 NW 42^nd Ave Miami, FL, 33142 Request Media Credentials: Please register for credentials HERE by 5:00 PM ET on Friday, April 11^th, 2025, to request media credentials. Late requests w…
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival West Palm Beach, Florida Friday, April 11, 2025 When: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM ET Where: Atlantic Aviation 3800 Southern Blvd Palm Beach, FL 33406 Request Media Credentials: Please register for credentials HERE by 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 10, 2025 to request media credentials. Late requests will…
EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301…
Today’s new Consumer Price Index reveals inflation fell to 2.4% in March, smashing expectations for the second straight month — and the first drop in consumer prices in several years. https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-trump-tariffs-trade-war-04-10-25/card/inflation-data-what-to-expect-from-the-march-cpi-report-qwMvWyUK6J83cFeNpU9J CNN’s coverage noted : “This was actually a DROP of .1% — that's the first…
The Masters is more than just a golf tournament—it’s a tradition unlike any other. Every April, Augusta National becomes the center of the golf world, bringing together players and fans across the globe to witness history in the making. From the beauty of its famed Second Nine through the Georgia pines to the drama of Amen Corner, the Masters represents excellence, perseverance, and the pursuit of greatness—the very…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025 In-Town Pool Wire: Reuters Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr & Crew: Fox Business Print: TIME Radio: ABC New Media: Zero Hedge EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT recieves his Intelligence Briefing Oval Office Closed Press 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Cabinet Meeting Cabinet Room Clos…
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. In our country, laws are supposed to provide the certainty and order necessary to foster liberty and innovation. Instead, our vast regulatory structure often serves to constrict ordered l…