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Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Roundtable Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Friday, June 5, 2026 When: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT Request Media Credentials: Media may request credentials HERE by 4:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Credentials are no…

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In town pool report #1: lunch lid

From Reagan Reese Sent Monday, June 1, 2026 12:01 PM

Good afternoon! I am your print pooler today. We have a lunch lid until 1PM. The President has no public events today, and there have been no changes to the schedule. Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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Second Lady Usha Vance Launches 2026 Summer Reading Challenge

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Second Lady Usha Vance announced the start of her second annual Summer Reading Challenge, which will run through September 4, 2026. “I’m thrilled to bring back my Summer Reading Challenge for another year! The challenge will help kids fall in love with reading outside the classroom and stave off summer learning loss. Prizes and friendly competition will add to the fun. I’m so thankful to our…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: Gray TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Daily Caller Secondary Print: The Telegraph Radio: AURN New Media: Envoy Media EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting Ova…

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In town pool 4 - back at WH/lid

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, May 31, 2026 4:25 PM

Motorcade arrived at White House north entrance at 4:21 pm after an uneventful ride. As POTUS was entering the North Portico, he stopped, turned, and waved to the pool. Earlier, as we departed the Trump golf club, a lone male protester holding a Palestinian flag stood at the corner. At 4:23 we have a travel/photo lid. Good evening! Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EM…

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The White House Announces June 1 - June 7, 2026, Press Rotation

The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of June 1 - June 7, 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 1-Jun ABC Gray TV Daily Caller The Telegraph AURN Envoy Media 2-Jun CBS Lindell TV Daily Mail Washington Exam…

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In town pool 3 - leaving golf club

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, May 31, 2026 3:50 PM

Motorcade departed Trump National Golf Club in Sterling VA at 3:48 pm. Pool spotted POTUS in backseat of his SUV, still wearing red pullover. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @linda_feldmann

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In town pool 2 - arrival at Trump National

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, May 31, 2026 10:21 AM

Motorcade arrived at Trump National Golf Club in northern Virginia st 10:19 am after an uneventful ride. Pool is holding at the tennis court pavilion. Meant to say in previous report: we departed from the north side of White House due to construction on south side for UFC event in June. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @linda_feldmann

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In town pool 1 - motorcade rolling

From Linda Feldmann Sent Sunday, May 31, 2026 9:53 AM

Good morning from Washington - clear blue skies, 65 degrees. Motorcade is rolling at 9:47 am to an undisclosed location. POTUS was seen by poolers as he rode by us in back seat of his vehicle, before pool vans joined the motorcade. He is wearing a white cap, white shirt and red pullover. He was on the phone. Linda Feldmann Washington Bureau Chief The Christian Science Monitor XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Twitter: @l…

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In town pool report 5 - arrival at WH + lid

From Sam Brodey Sent Saturday, May 30, 2026 5:47 PM

The President’s motorcade returned to the White House at 5:44. Pool did not get a glimpse of POTUS entering the White House. A travel & photo lid was called at 5:46. Have a good evening!

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In town pool report 3 - golf club arrival

From Sam Brodey Sent Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:13 AM

The presidential motorcade pulled into Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, at 11:08. Pool couldn’t spot the President exit his vehicle. We’re now holding at the tennis club.

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In town pool report 2 - rolling

From Sam Brodey Sent Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:39 AM

Motorcade is rolling as of 10:36. As his vehicle turned out of the WH gate, POTUS pointed toward the east side of the WH complex from his window, where significant construction is underway. The President’s vehicle then stopped for roughly two minutes in front of Lafayette Park, where construction/landscaping work is ongoing.

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In town pool report 1 - preparing for departure

From Sam Brodey Sent Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:57 AM

Good Saturday morning from the White House, where it is a gorgeous 68 degrees with clear blue skies. Pool has been loaded into vans as we await a presidential departure to an unspecified destination. Sam Brodey National Political Reporter c: XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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REMOVING UNNECESSARY AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVE RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS TO FEDERAL LANDS

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 has eliminated a record number of unnecessary regulations to further our Nation's prosperity and reduce regulatory burdens on industries critical to our national and eco…

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In-town pool note #3: lid

From Soellner, Mica Sent Friday, May 29, 2026 6:16 PM

We have a lid. Have a good weekend everyone! Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government C: XXX-XXX-XXXX

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In-town pool note #2: Lunch lid

From Soellner, Mica Sent Friday, May 29, 2026 1:10 PM

Lunch lid until 1:15 pm. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government C: XXX-XXX-XXXX

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Second Lady Usha Vance Announces Student Winners of Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th

On Friday, May 29, 2026, Second Lady Usha Vance, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announced the winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th, a nationwide opportunity for students in grades K–8 to create original artwork reflecting what America means to them. Selected from submissions across the United States, the winning designs—one from each grade band—demonst…

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In-town pool report #1: Checking in

From Soellner, Mica Sent Friday, May 29, 2026 10:36 AM

Good morning – I’ll be your print pooler today. There are currently no changes to President Trump’s public schedule. Will let you all know if anything opens up to press. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government C: XXX-XXX-XXXX