President Donald J. Trump marked week nine of his presidency with a host of resounding wins and reaffirming his relentless focus on safety, security, and opportunity for all Americans. Here is a non-comprehensive list of wins in week nine: President Trump’s economic agenda continued to deliver needed economic relief for Americans following years of Bidenflation. + Wholesale egg prices dropped for the third straight…
From Linda FeldmannSent Friday, March 21, 2025, 2:12 PM
At the sticks just now, Ag Secretary Rollins discussed egg imports from Turkey and South Korea (not India!) Apologies for the error. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @linda_feldmann
From Linda FeldmannSent Friday, March 21, 2025, 1:145 PM
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stopped by the sticks after a TV hit to talk to reporters at 1:30. Spoke of US plan to import eggs from India and South Korea. Otter link: https://otter.ai/u/-pV5drL6hAjNysfAdsilZw-CBZo Excerpt: Justyesterday,Italkedtoacoupleofothercountriesthatwillsoonbeginimporting.wehaven'tsignedthatdealyet,soIdon'twanttosaywhoitis.wearetalkinginthehundredsofmillionsofeggsfortheshortterm.....…
From Linda FeldmannSent Friday, March 21, 2025, 1:19 PM
Walking from Pebble Beach at 1:08, past reporters assembled at sticks, Secretary Hegseth said, "I'm proud of the F-47, it's a very important platform." He then declined to respond to a shouted question: "Is it named after President Trump?" before walking into WH via the West Wing portico. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitte…
From Linda FeldmannSent Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:50 PM
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From Linda FeldmannSent Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:45PM
In case of use, here's the Otter to POTUS-Hegseth Q&A in Oval: https://otter.ai/u/kFt0zbw6Dc32isUrL5COElzQhtQ Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @linda_feldmann
From Linda FeldmannSent Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:17 PM
More from Oval: POTUS read from prepared remarks in announcing the F-47 6th generation fighter jet. Artistic renderings of the new F-47 fighter jet flank the Resolute desk. Says “we’ve had record numbers of people wanting to join our military.” Invites SEC Hegseth to speak. “This is a big day,” he says of 6th generation fighter. “This is a gift to my kids and your kids, to my grandkids and your grandkids” POTUS note…
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Vice President JD Vance will visit Marine Corps Base Quantico. The Vice President will tour the base, meet with Marines, and deliver remarks. Vice President Vance is the first United States Marine Corps veteran to serve as Vice President. This event is open to press. Please RSVP at this link by 12:00 PM ET Monday, March 24, 2025. Space will be limited. To ensure uninterrupted delivery of…
From Linda FeldmannSent Friday, March 21, 2025, 11:33 AM
Pool entered the Oval Office at 11:30 am for POTUS-Hegseth remarks. POTUS was already seated at Resolute Desk when we entered. SecDef Hegseth is standing next to him. Two military men on other side of potus. Starting w remarks on education. SBA will handle all student loan portfolio, he says. Bobby Kennedy handling special needs students. Remarks going out live on WH YouTube channel- please grab exact quotes there!…
On Tuesday, President Trump hosted the UAE National Security Advisor, HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, for a meeting in the Oval Office followed by dinner with Vice President Vance and several members of the Cabinet. The UAE National Security Advisor, who was visiting Washington at the direction of the UAE President, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, was joined by an extensive delegation including the heads of major UAE Sove…
From Linda FeldmannSent Friday, March 21, 2025, 9:34 AM
Good morning from the WH. A quick note programming note: 11:00 am remarks from the Oval with Secretary Hegseth will go out live: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteHouse/streams Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @linda_feldmann
Today, Johnson & Johnson announced a new $55 billion investment in the United States over the next four years in manufacturing, research and development, and technology — the latest massive victory in President Donald J. Trump’s unrelenting pursuit of American manufacturing dominance. The company said it represents a “25% increase in investment compared to the previous four years” and builds on their “already elevat…
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to officially begin the process of closing the Department of Education. After more than four decades and over $3 trillion spent with virtually nothing to show for it , President Trump’s bold plan will return education back where it belongs — with the states. President Trump’s executive action was met with immediate praise: Gov. Greg Abbott : “At the White Ho…
250TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATRICK HENRY'S "GIVE ME LIBERTY, OR GIVE ME DEATH!" SPEECH - - - - - - By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation proudly commemorates the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's address to the Second Virginia Convention -- a seminal moment in our great American story and a fateful turning point in America's epic struggle for Independence. On March 23, 1775, Patrick…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 In-Town Pool Wire: Reuters Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr & Crew: NewsNation Print: The Christian Science Monitor Radio: ABC New Media: Just The News Out-of-Town Travel Pool Wire: Bloomberg, Reuters Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr & Crew: Newsmax Print: AFP Radio: NPR New Media: OutKic…
EXECUTIVE ORDER STOPPING WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE BY ELIMINATING INFORMATION SILOS 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. Removing unnecessary barriers to Federal employees accessing Government data and promoting inter‑agency data sharing are important steps toward eliminating bureaucratic duplication and i…
From Jim PuzzangheraSent Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:36 PM
Education Secretary Linda McMahon gaggled for about five minutes under the West Wing portico to stay out of the rain. She answered a few questions about the president's executive order on the Education Department and the agency's future. https://otter.ai/u/vuC7LxtqUYnAwObqonAnuKmuYt0 Jim Puzzanghera Washington Bureau The Boston Globe M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) See my…
From Jim PuzzangheraSent Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:11 PM
The White House press office just called a lid. Have a good night. Jim Puzzanghera Washington Bureau The Boston Globe M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) See my bio and recent stories here .
EXECUTIVE ORDER ELIMINATING WASTE AND SAVING TAXPAYER DOLLARS BY CONSOLIDATING PROCUREMENT 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. Policy. The Federal Government spends approximately $490 billion per year on Federal contracts for common goods and services -- the types of goods and services purchased by nearly every…
EXECUTIVE ORDER By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The United States possesses vast mineral resources that can create jobs, fuel prosperity, and significantly reduce our reliance on foreign nations. Transportation, infrastructure, defense capabiliti…