The White House Daily Chronicle, May 14, 2018

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Presidential Itinerary – the details

President Donald Trump will receive his daily briefing as prepared by the intelligence community then have lunch with Vice President Mike Pence.

In the evening, the president will visit First Lady Melania Trump who is resting at Walter Reed Medical Center after a kidney procedure.

See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.

Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)

Official Statements

About First Lady Melania Trump

This morning, First Lady Melania Trump underwent an embolization procedure to treat a benign kidney condition.  The procedure was successful and there were no complications.  Mrs. Trump is at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and will likely remain there for the duration of the week.  The First Lady looks forward to a full recovery so she can continue her work on behalf of children everywhere.

On the Visit of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

President Donald J. Trump will welcome United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to the White House on May 18, 2018. The meeting between President Trump and Secretary-General Guterres will reaffirm the commitment of the United States to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the United Nations. The two leaders will discuss issues of mutual interest, including North Korea, Syria, and reform of the United Nations, as well as other common threats and challenges.

Executive Actions

• Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Yemen [Full Text]

• Authorized cutback of petroleum purchases from Iran

Executive Branch Nominations/Designations

• Scott Stump of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the Department of Education
• Gordon Hartogensis of Connecticut, to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation at the Department of Labor

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

Call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada

President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to address the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. President Trump underscored the importance of quickly concluding an agreement.

Call with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina

President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Mauricio Macri to reinforce the strong partnership between the United States and Argentina. President Trump expressed strong support for President Macri’s efforts to transform Argentina’s economy, and the two leaders underscored the need to maintain momentum against the regime in Venezuela.