For your advisement: The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, appeared to be en route to Washington, D.C., earlier this evening and landed within the past hour, following President Trump’s unexpected early return to the White House.

The following Presidential Events are presumed canceled for Sunday September 20th 2026. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 8:00 AM EDT THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time CLOSED PRESS 📍 Camp David THE PRESIDENT departs Camp David en route Sterling, Virginia CLOSED PRESS 📍 Camp David THE PRESIDENT arrives Sterling, Virginia IN-TOWN TRAVEL POOL 📍 Sterling, Virginia THE PRESIDENT departs Sterling, Virginia en route the White House IN-TOWN TRAVEL POOL 📍 Sterling, Virginia THE PRESIDENT arrives the White House IN-TOWN TRAVEL POOL 📍 The White House

🚁 In town pool report #3# M1 landing POTUS landed at the Ellipse on Marine One at 7:57 pm. He walked to the motorcade and promptly departed for the White House. He was not alone on M1 but it wasn't immediately clear who the gentleman was who was seated across from with him. (As captured by the photographers through the window of the aircraft.) Pool has asked for a manifest. A support copter landed much closer to the press on the Ellipse at 7:52 pm. Walt Nauta and Natalie Harp were among the group that was seen walking off that helo. Francesca Chambers USA TODAY Sat. Sep. 19, 8:03 PM

In town pool report #2#: gather at the Ellipse The pool has gathered and is awaiting the president's arrival at the Ellipse. No updates on why POTUS is returning from Camp David earlier than expected. Francesca Chambers USA TODAY Sat. Sep. 19, 7:25 PM

🚁 WH pool report #1# Trump returning The White House has updated President Trump’s schedule. He’s now set to return to the White House this evening from Camp David. The gathering time for the pool is 7 pm ET. Trump will be returning via Marine One at the Ellipse. Joey Garrison USA Today Sat. Sep. 19, 6:20 PM

17/ in-town pool report: Camp David & lid On background: The President arrived at Camp David at 9:53pm and a lid has been called. Have a great rest of your weekend! Philip Wang TIME Fri. Sep. 18, 10:07 PM

13/ in-town pool report: More on the Q&A Earlier this afternoon, POTUS touched on a wide range of topics during his Q&A. See below for more noteworthy quotes: On President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. accepting gifts of payment for his wedding activities from a Russian oligarch. Trump said it is "totally allowed" and that his son paid back the gift "a while ago." On the press ban, when asked what "others to come" means, President Trump mentioned the New York Times and the Washington Post, but stopped short of saying he is banning them from the White House: "We are probably not going to display the paper anymore in the White House, but we haven't taken the step of throwing them out. " See the full transcription here: Philip Wang TIME Fri. Sep. 18, 6:21 PM

🚁 Supplemental pool report #1# - Departure from the Ellipse POTUS arrived at the Ellipse at 5:58 p.m. He boarded Marine One at 6:00PM p.m. after a short walk from the motorcade. He was followed by others, including Natalie Harp and Walt Nauta. Trump did not stop for questions as he was too far from the pool. Marine One was wheels up at 6:04 p.m., en route to Sterling, where POTUS will attend a MAGA dinner at Trump National Golf Club. M1 was followed by another chopper. The President will not return to the White House tonight, as he will spend the weekend at Camp David. Handing off to the in-town travel pool. Marek Walkuski Polskie Radio Fri. Sep. 18, 6:06 PM

12/ in-town pool report: Greenland and Denmark Flagging POTUS posted on Truth Social that the US entered agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives “permanent control over security” in Greenland. Full text and link below: BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America. Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval. For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation. This is an “Infinite Life” Agreement, there is no end! We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People. We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many. We will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction. This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies. We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land. We will be very protective of it! This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP Philip Wang TIME Fri. Sep. 18, 5:24 PM

🛬 VP Pool Report #7# AF2 landed at JBA at 4:20 pm EST. The VP exited at 4:37 and M2 lifted at 4:42. The VP did not talk to the pool upon exiting AF2 or during the trip. Josh Boak Associated Press Fri. Sep. 18, 4:45 PM

10/ in-town report: Q&A POTUS answered a few more questions on domestic and international issues: On the upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping: “We're gonna have a meeting. We get along well. We're doing very well with China.” On Pennsylvania’s four measles case: “We have nothing against vaccinations for measles.” Sec. Kennedy added: “CDC has not yet received information about the measles death, the alleged measles death.” On the future of the Kennedy Center: “The Kennedy Center, for 25 years, has lost a tremendous amount of money, and all I'm saying, I don't mind doing the job, but if I do the job, I think the Trump administration, including Bobby, should be recognized.” On what the press ban would look like in practice: “I don't want them in my office. I don't want them here. I would say the ban would go as far as you can, and if they could straighten themselves out, you know, if they could straighten themselves out, I'd look.” The press briefing ended at 4:35 pm. More complete note and transcript to come. One more note: Sec. Marco Rubio joined the event at the end of the Q&A session. Philip Wang TIME Fri. Sep. 18, 4:38 PM

9/ in-town press report: Q&A Trump answered a few questions on a range of topics. On the how would the press ban survived a court challenge, “I don't think that a court should allow fake news to be written day after day after day.” On Hasan Piker, “He's a terrible liability. I think he's got a power over some of these Democrats, and he'll be voting that way. I mean, he's a communist. There's no question about it.” On Republican Rep. Maria Salazar of Florida who recently aired a campaign ad disagreeing with Trump’s immigration policy, “ I disagree with her.” “she got a little bit soft on the border. I understand that.” On the Lindsay Clancy trial , “It's a very tough situation, and I know the jury was certainly not a friendly one in terms of that one person. But it's not for me.” The Q&A is ongoing. Philip Wang TIME Fri. Sep. 18, 4:25 PM

In-town pool report #1#: lunch lid We have a lunch lid until 12:15pm. A Marine is not yet stationed outside of the West Wing, indicating that POTUS is not in the Oval. Carolina Lumetta RealClearPolitics Tue. Sep. 15, 11:19 AM

In-town Pool Report #7# - Trump address Your print pooler was denied a seat in the East Room for POTUS' 9:00 address, despite multiple requests to the White House. You can watch the address on the White House's YouTube page. Benjamin Johansen POLITICO Thu. Jul. 16, 8:33 PM