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In-town pool report # 1 - checking in

From Ceballos, Ana Sent Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:55 AM

Good morning -- I'll be your pooler today. POTUS is scheduled to sign the Secure America Act in the Oval Office at 10 a.m. EST. Later in the afternoon, POTUS will greet the Presidential 1776 Award finalists. The event is currently closed to press, will advise if things change. Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times E [EMAIL ADDRESS] C XXX-XXX-XXXX Tw @anaceballos_

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Media Advisory: First Lady Melania Trump To Launch Fostering the Future Accounts

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: Scripps Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: LA Times Secondary Print: Washington Times Radio: BBC New Media: Daily Signal EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT signs The Secure America Act Oval…

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In-town note 3: Lid!

From Andrew Feinberg Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:58 PM

The press office declare a travel/photo lid at 1857 ET. Good night! Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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The Secure America Act Ends Democrat Obstruction— Fully Funds CBP, ICE and President Trump’s Border Security Agenda

After four years of Democrats’ dangerous open-border policies that fueled chaos and lawlessness across the country, President Trump has delivered the most secure border in history, with illegal crossings dropping to record lows—just as he promised. In spite of President Trump’s successes that have made our communities safer and crime drop to generational lows, congressional Democrats have spent months blocking criti…

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In-town note 2: Lunch lid until 1300 ET

From Andrew Feinberg Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:03 PM

The press office has declared a lunch lid until 1300 ET. Enjoy! Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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FLOTUS pool report #2 - ceremony details

From Emily Goodin Sent June 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM EDT

The First Lady welcomed the winners to the White House, telling them “You are our future.” More: “Artificial intelligence gives our communities access to the largest amount of information ever recorded in humanity’s history. This fundamental democratization of intellect will profoundly altar society: our industries, our social safety net, and even our open-mindedness toward cultural diversity. Wisdom is tolerance, a…

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First Lady Melania Trump Honors America’s Next Generation of Top AI Talent at Historic Presidential AI Challenge Awards Ceremony

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FLOTUS pool report #1 - AI awards ceremony starting

From Emily Goodin Sent June 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM EDT

Melania Trump is hosting the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge National Champion Awards Ceremony. FLOTUS entered at 11:09 am. She is honoring six Student National Champion teams and approximately 120 finalists. Teams include elementary, middle school and high school students Ceremony is airing on the usual channels. East Room is set up with a stage with American flags behind it. The audience is mostly s…

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In-town note 1: Possible Tom Homan gaggle incoming

From Andrew Feinberg Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 9:47 AM

Good morning from the White House on this beautiful Tuesday. POTUS has nothing on his public schedule except closed-door policy meetings. Upon arrival at the northwest gate, your pooler discovered Border Czar (or Tsar if you prefer) Tom Homan mid-hit on one of the networks (perhaps NBC) and the usual crowd at the driveway secondary stakeout awaiting a potential gaggle. Please monitor C-SPAN and all the usual feeds i…

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Out of Town Pool Report #22 - lid

From Jeff Mordock Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 2:28 AM

We have a travel photo lid at 2:22 am Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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Out of Town Pool Report #20 - Burgum’s poster board

From Jeff Mordock Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 2:18 AM

The motorcade arrived at the WH at 2:16. We arrived along Pennsylvania Ave on the North Side because of the UFC set up. The pool did not see POTUS exit the beast or enter the White House The ride was uneventful and there were no onlookers at this late hour. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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Out of Town Pool Report #20 - Burgum’s poster board

From Jeff Mordock Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 2:03 AM

The poster board is a picture of Doug Burgum and another person driving in a motorized cart across the Reflecting Pool. The second person does not appear to be President Trump but it’s a little hard to tell, The poster board was signed by Trump ”To Doug — Great job” it was followed by Trump’s signature Thanks to a couple of eagle eye photogs for capturing the photo of the posterboard with their cameras. Jeff Mordock…

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Out of Town Pool Report #19 — Rolling

From Jeff Mordock Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1:56 AM

The motorcade is rolling to the White House at 1:56 am. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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Out of Town Pool Report #18 - AF1 departure

From Jeff Mordock Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1:55 AM

After a lengthy delay POTUS stepped off AF1 at 1:52 am Doug Burgum walked alongside POTUS walking down the stairs. Burgum was holding a posterboard. He answered a shouted question about what was on the posterboard but he was too far away for your pooler to hear his answer. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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Out of Town Pool Report #17 - Wheels down

From Jeff Mordock Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1:34 AM

AF1 was wheels down at JBA at 1:28. We had no visitors back in the cabin during our flight. Other highlights from the gaggle POTUS on his call with Netanyahu We had a very good conversation, and he was hit, and he hit back, and I can't blame him, but he was hit, he hit back, and now they've folded quick, so they're going to leave each other alone for another week. It's been going on for a long time. We could say abo…

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Out of Town Pool Report #16 — JFK Arrival/Gaggle

From Jeff Mordock Sent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1:28 AM

M1 touched down at 12:15 am at JFK airport. He walked off M1 at 12:20 and walked to the plane. He gaggled with the press roughly 17 minutes alongside Lee Zeldin and Doug Burgum. An otter recording is attached. https://otter.ai/u/VD8hqEapGZkZDpSFt5g0LZYPVZk Relevant qoutes— POTUS confirmed a plane went down in the strait, the pilots are fine and a report will be issued tomorrow on what brought them down. On Reception…

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Out of Town Pool Report #15 — M1 lift off

From Jeff Mordock Sent Monday, June 8, 2026 11:59 PM

M1 lifted off at 11:59 on the way to JFK Airport. The beast pulled right up to M1 and the pool was stationed on the other side of the helicopter. Your pooler did not see POTUS exit the beast or enter M1. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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Out of Town Pool Report #14 — Arrival

From Jeff Mordock Sent Monday, June 8, 2026 11:49 PM

The motorcade arrived at the landing zone at 11:47. Your pooler saw POTUS in the beast as the motorcade had to do a u-turn to get into the landing zone. The drive to the landing zone was uneventful. A few bystanders videoed and photographed the motorcade, but the crowd was mostly disinterested. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL AD…

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Out of Town Pool Report #13 - Rolling

From Jeff Mordock Sent Monday, June 8, 2026 11:35 PM

The motorcade is rolling at 11:35 We are on the way to Wall Street landing zone where we will then lift off to the JFK airport. Your pooler is trying to find out if POTUS stayed for entire game. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]