EMPOWERING PATIENTS THROUGH RADICAL PRICE TRANSPARENCY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to empower patients with clear, accurate, and actionable healthcare pricing information. The order directs the Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to rapidly implement and enforce the Trump healthcare price transparency regulations, which were slow walked by the prior admin…
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. During my first term, my Administration took historic steps to correct a fundamental wrong within the American healthcare system. For far too long, prices were hidden from patients and employers, with inadequate recourse available to individuals lookin…
SECURING AMERICA’S COPPER SUPPLY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order launching an investigation into how copper imports threaten America’s national security and economic stability. The Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to initiate a Section 232 investigation under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This investigation will assess the national security risks arising from the United States’…
EXECUTIVE ORDER ADDRESSING THE THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY FROM IMPORTS OF COPPER By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862) (Trade Expansion Act), it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. Copper is a critical material essential to the national security, economic str…
From Alex GangitanoSent Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 4:20 PM
Trump confirmed that he has spoken with House Republicans who have said they won't support the budget resolution, but didn't name names. On Musk 5 bullet points-- “If you don’t answer, I guess you get fired” “What it is, do people exist?” “I could tell you five things I did last, I could tell you five things I did six weeks ago.” “It says, if you don't answer, there's a penalty to pay." "Everyone speaks for me. I'm…
WASHINGTON, DC – Vice President JD Vance will speak at the 20th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) on Friday, February 28, 2025. Vice President Vance attended last year's NCBP. Statement from Vice President JD Vance: “I am honored to be able to address the 20th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast and represent the New Administration, and our support for people of faith across the United States. L…
From Alex GangitanoSent Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 4:06 PM
The pool entered the oval at 3:59pm. The president was flanked by HHS Sec Kennedy and Commerce Sec Lutnick. Trump signed an executive order on price transparency requirements on the health care industry to reinstate and strengthen them. "You're not allowed to even talk about it when you go into a hospital or see a doctor and this allows you to talk about it, Trump said. He also signed an order on the supply of coppe…
President Donald J. Trump is removing illegal immigrant killers, rapists, and drug dealers from our streets and sending them back where they belong — but if politicians in so-called “sanctuary” locales had it their way, these vicious criminals would still be free to roam our streets. Here is a tiny sample of the illegal immigrant criminals arrested in “sanctuary” destinations under President Trump: In Saint Paul, Mi…
From Alex GangitanoSent Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 11:30 AM
Good morning, I’ll be your print pooler today. Just had two gaggles outside the White House, with Alina Habba and Peter Navarro. Otter links: Habba- https://otter.ai/u/agDKkT6caglIetPlYlR71HCU-hg?utm_source=copy_url Navarro- https://otter.ai/u/cpRIZqEBZGTs9jXdhouykbEDOrQ?utm_source=copy_url
President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Monday following severe storms and flooding. The President's action will make federal funding available for individuals in impacted areas. The assistance can include grants for temporary housing and other programs to help individuals and businesses recover. Federal funding will also be made available to the Commonwealt…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 In-Town Pool Wires: Reuters, Bloomberg Photos: Reuters, AFP, NYT, Getty TV Corr & Crew: NBC Print: The Hill Radio: iHeartRadio EST 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 3:00 PM THE PRESIDENT signs Executive Orders Oval Office Closed Press Briefing Schedule 1:00 PM Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary James S. Brady Press Briefing Room On Camera T…
From sonia dridiSent Monday, February 24, 2025 6:05 PM
Some more President Macron's quotes from the Press Conference About Trump's discussion with Putin "I would never give any advice to President Trump." "I think it"s good to have discussions with other leaders, and especially when you disagree. I stopped my discussion with President Putin after Bucha and the war crimes because I considered that... I mean, we have nothing to get from him in time. Now this is a chance,…
From sonia dridiSent Monday, February 24, 2025 5:42 PM
Some excerpts of the opening remarks of President Macron at the Press conference (he spoke in French). President Macron thanked President Trump again for coming to Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris "Your presence underlined our friendship". "This visit had one main objective : the geopolitical situation and i want to thank you Mr President for having accepted to rearrange your schedule in order to see u…
“As we have said from the beginning, asking the President of the United States questions in the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One is a privilege granted to journalists, not a legal right. We stand by our decision to hold the Fake News accountable for their lies, and President Trump will continue to grant an unprecedented level of access to the press. This is the most transparent Administration in history.” To ens…
From Stein, ShiraSent Monday, February 24, 2025 3:11 PM
Macron repeated much of his earlier remarks from the Oval Office. This is all via a translator, as he spoke in French. Macron: "We've made substantive steps forward" during today's discussions about Ukraine. Ukraine has held the line for "our collective security." Aware that Europe needs to shoulder more of the security burden "We fully share" the idea of peace through strength. Shira Stein Washington correspondent…
From Stein, ShiraSent Monday, February 24, 2025 2:58 PM
Each president began with remarks, repeating much of what they said in the Oval Office earlier today. Members of both delegations are seated in the East Room directly in front of the presidents. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are both in the East Room, as they were in the oval earlier. Vice President JD Vance is seated directly in front of President Trum…
From Stein, ShiraSent Monday, February 24, 2025 2:50 PM
President Trump and French President Macron entered the East Room at 2:49pm and began the press conference. I will only send newsy quotes since most folks will be carrying live. Shira Stein Washington correspondent The San Francisco Chronicle [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX