The White House Daily Chronicle, April 23, 2018

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Presidential Itinerary – the details

President Donald Trump will receive his daily briefing as prepared by the intelligence community then he and the first lady will spend the rest of the day with President Macron of France and his wife.

See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.

Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)

Official Statements/Releases

From the press secretary On Committee Approval of Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo

With Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo’s favorable report from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the American people are one step closer to having their top diplomat in place at a critical time in our history. Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, the United States is on a path toward a safer, more prosperous future. Secretary-designate Pompeo is an integral part of the President’s vision going forward. We look forward to the full Senate confirming him in the coming days.

From the press secretary on the Tragedy in Toronto, Canada

The United States stands with the Canadian people in the aftermath of today’s tragic event in Toronto, where a van drove into a crowd of people killing several and injuring many more.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those affected, and we wish a full recovery to those injured.  The United States Government pledges to provide any support Canada may need.

First Lady Melania Trump prepares to host their first State Dinner [video + details]

Executive Actions

• President Donald Trump signed H.R. 3445, the African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act, into law
• President Donald Trump signed H.R. 3979, Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act, into law

Executive Branch Nominations/Designations

• James W. Carroll Jr. of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy

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

President Emmanuel Macron of France arrived Monday ahead of an official State Visit that begins with an Arrival Ceremony Tuesday morning.