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Wed, June 28, 2017: Trump leads energy roundtable, hosts Chicago Cubs

In the morning, President Trump will receive his daily intelligence briefing.

He will then lead a tribal, State, and local energy roundtable.

In the afternoon, Trump will participate in a meet and greet with the World Champion Chicago Cubs.

He will then meet with immigration crime victims to urge passage of House legislation that he says will save American lives.

In the evening, Trump will head to one of his hotels, the Trump International Hotel, where he will give remarks at the Republican National Committee dinner.

He then heads back to the White House.

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Tue, June 27, 2017: Trump meets with Republican senators on healthcare bill

After a setback for the Republican agenda Tuesday, President Donald Trump sounded an optimistic tone on reaching an agreement on an Obamacare replacement.

At a White House meeting with GOP senators, Trump shrugged off the Senate delaying a vote on its health-care bill, saying “we’re getting very close” to striking a deal despite remaining disagreements. But he sent mixed signals on the Senate’s ability to reach an agreement and “solve” Obamacare, which he said was “melting down.”

“This will be great if we get it done. And if we don’t get it done, it’s just going to be something that we’re not going to like, and that’s OK, and I understand that very well. But I think we have to do something very, very important for the public,” Trump said, while flanked by Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, two GOP swing votes on health care.

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Mon, June 26, 2017: Trump calls SCOTUS travel ban ruling ‘clear victory’

President Trump on Monday hailed a Supreme Court order allowing a limited version of his travel ban to take effect as a “clear victory for our national security.”

Trump said in a statement that his “number one responsibility” is “to keep the American people safe,” adding that the court’s ruling allows him to do just that.

“Today’s unanimous Supreme Court decision is a clear victory for our national security,” the president said.

“Today’s ruling allows me to use an important tool for protecting our nation’s homeland,” he added. “I am also particularly gratified that the Supreme Court’s decision was 9-0.”

The high court on Monday morning partially reinstated the travel ban on people from six Muslim-majority Muslim countries and said it would hear arguments in a lawsuit against the controversial policy in October.

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Mon, June 26, 2017: Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do more to relax Indian trade barriers on Monday during talks in which both leaders took great pains to stress the importance of a strong U.S.-Indian relationship.

At a closely watched first meeting between the two, Trump and Modi appeared to get along well. Modi pulled in Trump for a bear hug on the stage as the cameras rolled in the Rose Garden.

“I deeply appreciate your strong commitment to the enhancement of our bilateral relations,” Modi told him. “I am sure that under your leadership a mutually beneficial strategic partnership will gain new strength, new positivity, and will reach new heights.” Continue reading “Mon, June 26, 2017: Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi”

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Mon, June 26, 2017: Trump meets with Prime Minister Modi of India

In the morning, President Trump will receive his daily intelligence briefing.

He will then have lunch with Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.

In the afternoon, the Trumps will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India.

Trump will then meet with Prime Minister Modi and later give joint statements with him.

In the evening, the Trumps will have dinner with Modi and then say goodbye.

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Sat, June 24, 2017: Trumps attend Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s wedding

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were among the throng of Washington power players attending Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s wedding to Scottish actress Louise Linton on Saturday evening.

But Pence didn’t just attend — he officiated, a source told CNN.

The nuptials took place at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. The bride wore a white gown with a lace top and full skirt and a diamond tiara; the groom, black tails and white bow tie. The first lady, meanwhile, donned a flowing pale pink evening gown and the President, a classic black tuxedo, the source said.

Guests at the wedding, who were expected to include Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, first daughter Ivanka Trump and several Cabinet members, were treated to a performance by kilted bagpipers and ballerinas in white tutus, the source said.

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