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Out-of-Town Pool Report #3 - Arrival/gaggling

From Naomi Lim Sent Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:59 AM

The motorcade arrived at JBA at 9:33 a.m.POTUS is speaking. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] @naomitlim [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA

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Out-of-Town Pool Report #2 - Rolling

From Naomi Lim Sent Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:15 AM

Pool/motorcade started rolling at 9:13 a.m.from the WH after picking up POTUS in the Beast from the North Portico. En route to JBA. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] @naomitlim [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA

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Out-of-Town Pool Report #1 - Gathering

From Naomi Lim Sent Wednesday, May 20, 2026 8:14 AM

Hi! I'm your pooler for POTUS’ commencement speech at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT at 11 a.m. Pool is gathering at the stakeout location for departure. We’re going to motorcade from the WH to JBA. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] @naomitlim [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA

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PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE

Information is for planning purposes only – not for publication or broadcast. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE June 15 – June 17, 2026 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Évian-les-Bains, France. The deadline to complete the online registration is Friday, May 22nd at 9:00 AM EDT. Your signup on PressCorpsTravel.com is c…

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In-town pool report #15 - Travel/photo lid

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 8:29 PM

We have a travel/photo lid as of 8:27 pm. Have a great night, folks. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA

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In-town pool report #14 - Pool is leaving

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 8:26 PM

Pool is being escorted out of the party as of 8:22 pm. Did not see POTUS as we left. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA

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In-town pool report #13 - more party people

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 8:05 PM

More attendees: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Sen. Rand Paul Rep. Troy Downing Rep. Jason Smith Rep. Michael Turner Rep. Joe Wilson Rep. Rick Crawford Rep. Carlos Giménez Rep. Chuck Edwards Rep. Kat Cammack Energy Secretary Chris Wright SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Sen. John Curtis Rep. Shri Thanedar Rep. Austin Scott Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Off…

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In-town pool report #12 - Picnic highlights

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:49 PM

Pool is being held in a makeshift enclosure in the middle of the South lawn, surrounded by tables for guests. FLOTUS addressed the crowd and thanked House lawmakers for passing the Fostering the Future Act today. “This great American social tradition reminds us that some fun and laughter with our families can bring unity, especially when our children and loved ones are by our side,” FLOTUS said. Following the First…

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First Lady Melania Trump: America’s Tradition Fostering Unity

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In-town pool report #11 - Picnic

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:19 PM

Pool walked onto the lawn to a rendition of Dancing Queen by ABBA. The South Lawn has been turned into a sprawling picnic area with tables and chairs, a stage, a food tent and a Ferris wheel. Your pooler spotted Sen. Jim Risch, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Brian Mast, Rep. Steve Scalise, DHS Secretary Marwayne Mullin and AG Todd Blanche in attendance so far. Also, passing along some details courtesy of the Office of the Fir…

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In-town pool report #10 - Gathering for picnic

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:51 PM

Pool is gathering for the Congressional picnic as of 6:50 pm. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: RAV Espanol Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: TIME Secondary Print: Christian Science Monitor Radio: iHeartMedia New Media: Border Hawk Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Examiner Secondary Print: Bloomberg…

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Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Remarks in Suffern, New York

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Friday, May 22, 2026 When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT Where: Rockland Community College Eugene Levy Fieldhouse 145 College Road Suffern, NY 10901 Request Media Credentials: Media may request credentials HERE by 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Cred…

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INTEGRATING FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION INTO REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS

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. Policy. The United States is a global leader in financial innovation, driven in part by the rapid growth of financial technology (fintech) firms. These firms provide innovative services and soluti…

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RESTORING INTEGRITY TO AMERICA'S FINANCIAL SYSTEM

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. America's financial institutions serve a critical role in safeguarding the American people against financial fraud and abuse. My Administration has taken significant steps to lower the co…

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In-town pool report #9 - Dinner lid

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:43 PM

We have a dinner lid until 6:40pm. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA

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Vice President Vance to Deliver Commencement Address at the U.S. Air Force Academy

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Vice President JD Vance will deliver a commencement address for the 2026 graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy. At this year’s ceremony, more than 900 cadets will commission as officers in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. Members of the media may register for credentials here by 5:00 PM EDT on Monday, May 25, 2026. Late requests will not be accep…

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Decline Is a Choice: President Trump Restores Pride and Beauty to America’s Capital

For years, the nation’s capital was allowed to decay — marred by crime, graffiti, and crumbling infrastructure — amid a bureaucratic acceptance of decline as inevitable. President Donald J. Trump rejected that surrender from Day One — and under his leadership, the Trump Administration is demonstrating that decline is a choice. This week, the historic cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park roared back to life after…

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In-town pool report #8 - Briefing wraps

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 2:32 PM

Vice President Vance ended the press briefing at 2:30, after speaking and taking questions for just under an hour. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA

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In-town pool report #7 - Briefing starts

From Mark Satter Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:36 PM

Vice President Vance entered the briefing room at 1:36 pm. The briefing is being streamed in all the usual places. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA