The White House Daily Chronicle, April 18, 2018

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Presidential Itinerary – the details

President Donald Trump will play golf with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan then have a meeting with him.

In the evening, they will hold a joint press conference, and then the president and first lady will have dinner with the prime minister and his wife.

See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.

Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)

Official Statements

Calling on Congress to Fix Loopholes in our Immigration Laws

From the office of the press secretary:

YesterdaysSupreme Court ruling preventing the removal of certain aliens convicted of aggravated felonies that constitute crimes of violencehighlights the danger posed by congressional inaction. This case, first argued and briefed under the Obama Administration,gives Congress a clear opportunity to finally close dangerous loopholes: Congress should immediately pass a fix to close these loopholesso that the United States can promptly remove violent criminal aliens from our country. Unless Congress acts, the United States Government will be unable toremove from our communities many non-citizens convicted of violent felonies, including in some cases domestic assault and battery, burglary, and child abuse. It is a matter of vital public safety for Congress to act now.

On the Visit of Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany

President Donald J. Trump will welcome Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to the White House on April 27, 2018. On the occasion of Merkels re-election as Chancellor, the two leaders will reaffirm the German-American partnershipa bedrock of the transatlantic relationship and the NATO Allianceas both nations work together to address a broad range of geopolitical and economic challenges. The two leaders will convene for an extended set of bilateral meetings, followed by a press availability in the Rose Garden.

Executive Actions

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Executive Branch Nominations/Designations

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

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