The news behind the news on the president, administration and everything that happens in the White House is always in … The White House Daily Chronicles.
note: this post is updated throughout the day as events warrant
See all of the daily White House Daily Chronicles HERE.
Presidential Itinerary – the details
President Donald Trump will receive his daily briefing as prepared by the intelligence community and then greet and meet with the president of Korea.
In the afternoon, the president will have a working lunch with the president of Korea then meet with the State Secretary Mike Pompeo.
The president will go to the National Building Museum to give a speech at the 11th annual Campaign for Life event.
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)
…Follow the money! The spy was there early in the campaign and yet never reported Collusion with Russia, because there was no Collusion. He was only there to spy for political reasons and to help Crooked Hillary win – just like they did to Bernie Sanders, who got duped!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
For the first time since Roe v. Wade, America has a Pro-Life President, a Pro-Life Vice President, a Pro-Life House of Representatives and 25 Pro-Life Republican State Capitals! pic.twitter.com/EfF54tmetT
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
It was my honor to welcome @NASCAR Cup Series Champion @MartinTruex_Jr and his team to the @WhiteHouse yesterday! pic.twitter.com/5cr2oybrnQ
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/998992271629570048
Official Statements
On the Move of the Paraguayan Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Israel
The United States welcomes the move of the Paraguayan Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.We thank our Western Hemisphere partner for joining us in recognizing Israels capital and encourage additional moves. By being the first head of state to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to open an embassy there on May 14, 2018, President Trump reprised the role President Truman played 70 years ago when he was the first to recognize the State of Israel.We look forward to welcoming many more of our friends and allies in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.
Regarding Passage of S. 204 – Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan Mclinn and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017
The President applauds the House of Representatives for passing S. 204 the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 today. This legislation increases access to investigational treatments by amending the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to create a new, alternative pathway for patients with life-threatening illnesses.The President expressed his support for the need for right to try legislation in his uplifting State of the Union Address earlier this year, and is happy to deliver on that promise.This Administration believes that treatment decisions for those facing life-threatening illnesses are best made by the patients with the support and guidance of their treating physicians. This legislation advances these principles.Almost forty states have passed their own versions of this important legislation, and we look forward to addressing this at the Federal level.Implementing patient-centered healthcare policies is a priority of this Administration, and we will continue our work to ensure Americans have access to the healthcare options they deserve.
Regarding the House of Representatives Passage of H.R. 5682 the FIRST STEP Act
The Trump Administration is encouraged that the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act today. This is an important bill that promotes evidence-based programs to reduce recidivism and crime in Americas communities. Todays strong bipartisan vote paves a path for action by the Senate.
On Signing of H.R. 3210 into law
Today, I have signed into law H.R. 3210, the “Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency Act of 2018” or the “SECRET Act of 2018” (the “Act”). The Act purports to require various reports relating to the security clearance and background-investigation processes from executive branch officers, including the Director of the Office of Administration, within the Executive Office of the President.
I have stressed that the national security of the UnitedStates depends on a rigorous security clearance process. As the Supreme Court has acknowledged, however, the Constitution vests in the President the authority to classify information relating to the national security and to control access to such information. “See” Statement on Signing the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, 3 Pub. Papers 3118, 3119 (Dec. 17, 2004); “Department of Navy v. Egan”, 484 U.S. 518, 528 (1988). Accordingly, the executive branch will construe andimplement the Act in a manner consistent with this constitutional grant of authority to the President, as Commanderin Chief and Chief Executive.
Further, section 6 of the Act requires a report from theDirector of National Intelligence that includes “a review ofwhether the schedule for processing security clearances undersection 3001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism PreventionAct of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3341) should be modified.” The executive branch will implement this provision in a manner consistent with the principles set forth above and with the President’s constitutional authority to recommend to the Congress such measures as the President considers to be necessary and expedient.
Executive Actions
- Signed H.R. 3210 – “Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency Act of 2018” [Full Text] – into law
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- none
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
Bilateral Meeting with President Moon Jae-in of Korea
