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POTUS walked onto the stage at 7:35 p.m. to God Bless the USA and began his remarks by saying House Speaker Mike Johnson told him Republicans broke records with their fundraising tonight. Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
After an uneventful ride down Pennsylvania Avenue the motorcade arrived at the National Building Museum at 7:15 p.m. Your pooler did not see POTUS enter the building. The large space is draped in gold tapestry with American flags lining the second floor, where pool is positioned as we await the president's remarks. There's a large stage on the ground floor surrounded by tables. Members of Congress and other dinner g…
The motorcade is rolling away from the White House at 7:10 p.m. Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
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 order to secure America's economic prosperity and national security, lower the cost of living, and provide for increases in electrical demand from emerging technologies, we must increa…
REGULATORY RELIEF FOR CERTAIN STATIONARY SOURCES TO PROMOTE AMERICAN ENERGY ________________________________________________________________ BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Coal-fired electricity generation is essential to ensuring that our Nation's grid is reliable and that electricity is affordable for the American people, and to promoting our Nation's energy security. The Federa…
During his remarks, Trump alluded to settlements with law firms under which they have agreed to provide pro bono legal services. In addition to working on coal leasing and other priorities for the industry, Trump suggested they could be used to help on trade deals because so many countries want to negotiate on tariffs. “We’re going to have to use those, those great law firms, I think, to help us with that." "We’re g…
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. My Administration is committed to unleashing American energy, especially through the removal of all illegitimate impediments to the identification, development, siting, production, invest…
EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ STRENGTHENING THE RELIABILITY AND SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES ELECTRIC GRID 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 United States is experiencing an unprecedented surge in electricity demand driven by rapid technological…
After signing a series of executive orders aimed at easing regulations on coal, POTUS left the East Room at 4:53 p.m. Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
The New York Times’s story on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s review of fluoride recommendations is another thinly veiled attempt to falsely portray the Trump Administration as anti-science and anti-health — a characterization that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In January, The New York Times itself reported that “fluoride may be linked to lower I.Q. scores in children.” Why did the Times not note its own pr…
POTUS introduced a long list of VIPs here, many from coal states. He sang the praises of “clean, beautiful coal” and said the EO he’s signing will slash regulations on coal, expedite coal leases on federal lands and provide legal guarantees to prevent future administrations from reversing course. On tariffs, he said they are bringing in almost $2 billion a day. Japan and South Korea are sending people to negotiate d…
POTUS entered the East Room at 3:56 p.m. and started his remarks about “clean beautiful coal” and “bringing back an industry that was abandoned.” Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
After a half hour chilly hold outside we were allowed into the East Room where we await POTUS. A group of about three dozen in hard hats is standing on risers behind the podium. Secretary Burgum is here as are Sens. Capito, Barrasso, Daines and others. Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
White House advises the new gather time is 3:15. Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 21, 2025. Monday, April 21 What: 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll When: 10:30 AM EDT Where: White House South Lawn Press: Pre-Credentialed Media RSVP: Members of the media who would like to attend must fill out the link here to be considered for credentials. (Link closes on Thursd…
Pool has gathered with pre-credentialed media for the 3 p.m. executive order signing. Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
We have a two minute warning for the press briefing. Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
@realDonaldTrump I just had a great call with the Acting President of South Korea. We talked about their tremendous and unsustainable Surplus, Tariffs, Shipbuilding, large scale purchase of U.S. LNG, their joint venture in an Alaska Pipeline, and payment for the big time Military Protection we provide to South Korea. They began these Military payments during my first term, Billions of Dollars, but Sleepy Joe Biden,…
President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports are a big win for American workers and manufacturing — just like they were during President Trump’s first term. “We’re in favor of the tariffs because we make everything in America. Our factories are in Baltimore, Indiana, and Michigan. We use American steel and American workers & Our challenge is that we’re competing against governments, like…
Good morning, I'm your print pooler today. The first item on the president's schedule is a 10:30 a.m. commemorative tree planting. The event is closed press, will advise if that changes. The White House passes along a clarification on the statement distributed last night regarding the decision to remove the "Jackson Magnolia" following a comprehensive assessment. That assessment was conducted by Peter Hart, who is a…