The White House Daily Chronicle, April 26, 2018

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Presidential Itinerary – the details

President Donald Trump will deliver remarks to Wounded Warrior Project veterans. [video]

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Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)

Official Statements

• The White House released a statement highlighting immigration law loopholes that allow criminal aliens to stay in the country [read]

Statement from the Press Secretary on the Inter-Korean Summit

On the occasion of Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-ins historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, we wish the Korean people well. We are hopeful that talks will achieve progress toward a future of peace and prosperity for the entire Korean Peninsula. The United States appreciates the close coordination with our ally, the Republic of Korea, and looks forward to continuing robust discussions in preparation for the planned meeting between President Donald J. Trump and Kim Jong Un in the coming weeks.

The president released a statement on the Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State

I am pleased with the Senates confirmation of Mike Pompeo to serve as our countrys top diplomat. Having a patriot of Mikes immense talent, energy, and intellect leading the Department of State will be an incredible asset for our country at this critical time in history. He will always put the interests of America first. He has my trust. He has my support. Today, he has my congratulations on becoming Americas 70th Secretary of State.

Executive Actions

• Issued an executive memo that allows some John F. Kennedy assassination information to continue to be kept from the public [full text]
• Issued a proclamation making April 26 World Intellectual Property Day [full text]
• Approved federal disaster declarations for Kentucky and Alabama

Executive Branch Nominations/Designations

• John Lowry III, of Illinois, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, vice Michael Herman Michaud
• James A. Reeder of Tennessee, to be a member of the Mississippi River Commission for a term of nine years
• A.J. Hicks of Nevada, to be a non-voting member of the Governing Board of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

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

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