The White House Daily Chronicle, April 10, 2018

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Presidential Itinerary – the details

President Donald Trump will meet with the Amir of Qatar then host the 2017 NCAA football champion Alabama Crimson Tide. [Live Stream]

See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.

Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)

Official Statements

Statement from the Press Secretary Supporting the Goals of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act of 2018 [Full Text]

Statement by the Press Secretary Regarding the Presidential Proclamation to Lift Entry Restrictions for Nationals of the Republic of Chad [Full Text]

On the resignation of Tom Bossert

The President is grateful for Tom’s commitment to the safety and security of our great country. Tom led the White Houses efforts to protect the homeland from terrorist threats, strengthen our cyber defenses, and respond to an unprecedented series of natural disasters. President Trump thanks him for his patriotic service and wishes him well.

Sarah Sanders

On the president canceling trip to Summit of the Americas

WH Press Secretary Sarah Sanders just released this statement:

President Trump will not attend the 8thSummit of the Americas in Lima, Peru or travel to Bogota, Colombia as originally scheduled. At the Presidents request, the Vice President will travel in his stead. The President will remain in the United States to oversee the American response to Syria and to monitor developments around the world.

Executive Actions

• Presidential Proclamation Maintaining Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats [Full Text Here]
• Executive Order Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic Mobility [Full Text]

Executive Branch Nominations/Designations

• If Confirmed:
  • Britt C. Grant of Georgia will serve as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
  • Paul B. Matey of New Jersey will serve as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
  • David J. Porter of Pennsylvania will serve as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
  • Ral M. Arias-Marxuach of Puerto Rico will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.
  • Pamela A. Barker of Ohio will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
  • Kenneth D. Bell of North Carolina will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.
  • Wendy Williams Berger of Florida will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
  • Holly A. Brady of Indiana will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
  • Andrew L. Brasher will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.
  • Stephen R. Clark, Sr., of Missouri will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
  • J.P. Hanlon of Indiana will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
  • Jonathan W. Katchen of Alaska will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.
  • Mary E. McElroy of Rhode Island will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
  • David S. Morales of Texas will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
  • Sarah Daggett Morrison of Ohio will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
  • John M. OConnor of Oklahoma will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma.
  • Emin Toro of Virginia will serve as a Judge on the U.S. Tax Court.
  • Lance E. Walker of Maine will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.
  • Allen C. Winsor of Florida will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
  • Patrick Wyrick of Oklahoma will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.
  • Sherri Lydon will serve as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina.
  • Erica H. MacDonald will serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota.
  • Charles L. Goodwin of Hawaii will serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Hawaii.
  • Scott Patrick Illing of Louisiana will serve as the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
  • John D. Jordan of Missouri will serve as the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Missouri.
  • Scott E. Kracl of Nebraska will serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Nebraska.
  • R. Don Ladner, Jr., of Florida will serve as the United States Marshal for the Northern District of Florida.
  • J.C. Raffety of West Virginia will serve as the United States Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia.
  • Gadyaces S. Serralta of Florida will serve as the United States Marshal for the Southern District of Florida.
  • Mark F. Sloke of Alabama will serve as the United States Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama.

Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)

Meeting With Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani

President Donald J. Trump welcomed Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to the White House today. The President and the Emir discussed ways to strengthen security and economic ties between the United States and Qatar. The leaders discussed joint efforts to finalize new commercial deals that would create more than 50,000 American jobs. The President and the Emir discussed ways to further strengthen American-Qatari coordination on counterterrorism and counter-extremism. The President and the Emirdiscussed regional issues, including Syria, Yemen, and Iran. On Syria, the Emir thanked the President for his leadership galvanizing international condemnation in response to the Assad regimes latest atrocities against the Syrian people. The President and the Emir discussed Iranian and Russian malign influence, including the role Iran and Russia play to enable the Assad regimes atrocities; the threat Iran and Russia pose to regional stability; and ways to increase cooperation between the United States and Qatar on these issues. The leaders discussed obstacles to restoring unity in the Gulf Cooperation Council. They agreed on the importance of Gulf unity to mitigate security threats and to ensure the prosperity of the people in the region.