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In-town pool report 1: Good morning

From Tal Kopan Sent Tuesday, June 30, 2026 9:14 AM

Good morning from the White House. I am your print pooler today. It is a cloudlessly sunny, hot, and muggy day here in Washington, for your weather analogy needs. You all have seen the (closed press) schedule for the day, I’m sure. There are no changes to report — as of now. Tal Kopan Deputy D.C. Bureau Chief, The Boston Globe [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @talkopan

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Vice President JD Vance’s Remarks in Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Vice President JD Vance will visit Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Vice President will deliver remarks to celebrate 250 years of American military excellence and will highlight the Trump Administration’s efforts to support American warfighters and veterans. Members of the media may register for credentials HERE by 12:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Late requ…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: MS Now Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Boston Globe Secondary Print: Politico Radio: FOX New Media: Just The News EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 3:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting Oval Of…

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In-town pool report #7: Lid

From Soellner, Mica Sent Monday, June 29, 2026 6:16 PM

We have a lid. Have a good night everyone. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government

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In-town pool report #6: More quotes and Otter link

From Soellner, Mica Sent Monday, June 29, 2026 4:07 PM

President Trump also spoke at length about the SAVE America Act and the senators holding up the legislation. On the SAVE America Act: POTUS said Republicans could pass this by terminating the filibuster – “the best would be to terminate the filibuster.” “You would have Lisa Murkowski, always against things like this. Nobody knows why. I think I know why. But you have Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Tillis, he’s not i…

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In-town pool report #5: POTUS remarks and memo

From Soellner, Mica Sent Monday, June 29, 2026 3:58 PM

President Trump briefly took questions in the Oval Office after signing a presidential memo on “right to repair” secondary market auto parts. More info on this coming out shortly from White House. POTUS discussed the housing bill, the SAVE America Act, the Senate parliamentarian, SCOTUS rulings and recent victories of Democratic socialist candidates in New York. On SCOTUS mail-in ballot ruling: POTUS says it was “a…

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Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival in Bismarck, North Dakota

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival Bismarck, North Dakota Wednesday, July 1, 2026 When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM CDT Where: Bismarck Municipal Airport 2301 University Dr. Bismarck, ND 58504 Request Media Credentials: Media may request credentials HERE by 5:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once…

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In-town pool report #4: Trump EO + remarks

From Soellner, Mica Sent Monday, June 29, 2026 3:34 PM

President Trump signed a presidential memo regarding automobile repairs. The president is speaking about the recent SCOTUS decisions, the Senate parliamentarian, etc. Will update shortly with quotes. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government

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In-town pool report #3: Gathering

From Soellner, Mica Sent Monday, June 29, 2026 3:21 PM

Pool is gathering by the briefing room doors for POTUS signing of executive orders. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government

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In-town pool report #1: Today's schedule

From Soellner, Mica Sent Monday, June 29, 2026 9:36 AM

Good morning – I’m your print pooler today. There are no changes to POTUS’s schedule as of now, but will keep you posted if anything opens up. Here is President Trump’s Monday schedule: 8:00 am – executive time (closed press) 10:30 am – policy meeting (closed press) 12:30 pm – policy meeting (closed press) 2:00 pm – policy meeting (closed press) 3:00 pm – signing of executive orders (closed press) 4:00 pm – policy m…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: Hearst Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Bloomberg Government Secondary Print: Reuters Radio: NPR New Media: Townhall EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 10:30 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in…

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In-Town Pool #12 - WH arrival/Lid

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Sunday, June 28, 2026 1:53 PM

The president’s motorcade returned to the White House via the North Lawn at 1:50 p.m.POTUS walked out of his suv and gave up a fist to the press at 1:52pm. And we have a photo/travel lid! Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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In-Town Pool #11 - Motorcade moving

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Sunday, June 28, 2026 1:19 PM

After a little more than an hour, the pool was rushed back to vans at 1:13 p.m. POTUS was already in his SUV by time the press vans arrived back at the club entrance. Motorcade is rolling at 1:19 p.m. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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The White House Announces June 29 - July 5, 2026, Press Rotation

The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of June 29 - July 5, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 29-Jun FOX Hearst Bloomberg Government Reuters NPR Townhall 30-Jun NBC MS Now Boston Globe Politico FOX Just…

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In-Town Pool #10 - Trump National arrival

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Sunday, June 28, 2026 11:45 AM

The president’s motorcade arrived at Trump National in Virginia at 11:41 a.m. and the President shortly thereafter got out of his SUV and entered the club. The ride was uneventful, aside from a black Tesla being pulled over for driving beside the motorcade on the restricted Dulles highway. The pool vans moved to tennis courts, where we will be holding until further movement. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspon…

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In-Town Pool #9 - Lincoln Memorial/future arch route

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Sunday, June 28, 2026 11:11 AM

At approximately 11:04 a.m. motorcade drove past the Lincoln Memorial, across the Arlington Memorial Bridge, and along roundabout where the president’s arch is planned to be built. The motorcade drove slowly, presumably so POTUS could get a good view. As typical, several bystanders pulled out their phones to record and/or wave as motorcade drove along its route. Motorcade is rolling again… Gerren Keith Gaynor White…

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In-Town Pool #8 - Rolling again

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Sunday, June 28, 2026 10:57 AM

President Trump returned to his SUV at 10:53 a.m. Pool photographers captured images of the blueprints that POTUS was reviewing while on the golf course. The president’s signature is on blueprints. Motorcade is rolling at 10:56 a.m. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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In-Town Pool #7 - POTUS walks on golf course

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Sunday, June 28, 2026 10:31 AM

After a few minutes of rolling at about 10:20 a.m., motorcade stopped again and POTUS, along with Burgum, Fazio and company, walked out of vehicles and walked onto the golf course. Trump was spotted holding blueprints. Pool is not close enough to the president to pose any questions. Photogs are snapping plenty of photos. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrena…

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In-Town Pool #6 - Motorcade rolling again

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Sunday, June 28, 2026 10:14 AM

After taking photos, more talking, and handing out what the pool thinks may have been presidential challenge coins, but cannot confirm, POTUS and company began walking away out of sight of the pool at approximately 10:11 a.m. Motorcade began rolling again at 10:14 a.m. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC