White House Roundup
Friday May 15, 2026
President Trump’s State Visit to China Ends with Success
US President Donald Trump’s State Visit to China wrapped up on Friday May 15th.
Following Thursday’s lengthy bilateral meeting and State Banquet, the meetings continued on Friday with the two presidents doing a number of things together which served to enhance the climate for their talks.
The leaders of the two largest global economies, with the US and China accounting for at least 40 percent of the world’s GDP, stood together on the Iranian issues. Their agreement on Iran paved the way for other difficult issues to be handled with mutual respect.
On Friday they did the following:
· Participated in a bilateral working lunch
· Strolled together and participated in a friendship photo in the Zhongnanhai Garden
· President Trump and President Xi Jinping also participated in a Round Table discussion.
In closing, President Trump thanked President Xi for his kind hospitality and reflected that it’s been really a great couple of days. He added that he was very impressed with China. President Trump also described the US-China relations as very strong.
Furthermore, he noted that they made a lot of trade deals, settled different problems and discussed Iran. President Trump further emphasized that both himself and President Xi don’t want Iran to have a nuclear weapon and that they want the Strait of Hormuz reopened.
Announcements:
President Trump announced that President Xi was invited to visit the United States on September 24. He added that the Chinese visit to the United States will be reciprocal, just like trade was reciprocal.
China has pledged to purchase approximately 200 Boeing jets from the US.
Note:
President Trump returns to the United States quite satisfied with the achievements from his official visit to China.
Written by Cherub Nicholls from Beijing, China.
White House Roundup
Thursday May 14, 2026
President Trump’s State Visit to China: State Reception
US President Donald Trump’s bilateral meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping continued with a State Banquet at the Great Hall of the People.
In his statement at the Banquet, President Trump thanked President Xi for his magnificent welcome during this historic state visit. He maintained that the ceremony was like no other and submitted that the two sides had positive and productive conversations.
President Trump also underscored that the State Dinner was a cherished opportunity to continue their discussions, among friends.
Meanwhile, President Xi toasted “To the bright future of China-US relations and the friendship between the two peoples, and to the health of President Trump and all of the friends present.”
Some of the Points of Agreement between the US and China
· Iran can never have a nuclear weapon
· The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy
· President Xi opposed the militarization of the Strait and any effort to charge toll for its use
· China expressed interest in purchasing more American oil to reduce that country’s dependence on the Strait
Measures to Enhance Economic Cooperation:
· Expansion of market access for American businesses into China
· Increase Chinese investment in US industries
· Increase Chinese purchases of American agricultural products
President Trump called on China to end the flow of fentanyl precursors into the United States.
Written by Cherub Nicholls from Beijing, China.
White House Roundup
Thursday May 14, 2026
President Trump’s State Visit to China: Meeting for Bilateral Talks
US President Donald Trump’s bilateral meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping will be held at the Great Hall of the People.
Upon his arrival, President Trump was greeted by President Xi, colorfully dressed troops, a 21 Gun Salute and children who were excitedly jumping and waving flags of the two countries.
This visit is very pivotal to both countries, as the US is advocating for China to condemn Iran at the United Nations in an upcoming resolution. The US is also calling for China to stop propping up the Russian and Iranian oil industries.
US Senator Lindsay Graham is holding legislation in hand to punish China if that country continues to buy oil from Iran and Russia.
President Trump in response to President Xi’s welcome stated that the two leaders have a fantastic relationship. He also added that he brought the heads of top companies to talk about trade and other related issues. He also traveled with key cabinet members.
The significance of this meeting cannot be overlooked as it comes after the COVID phenomenon which impacted the whole world in 2019, during President Trump’s first term in office. COVID 19 had significantly strained their relationship. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated seven million people died from COVID 19. Life expectancy was severely impacted, and other long-term effects are still being felt today.
This summit gives them the opportunity for a restart to work together, resolve global issues while working thru’ trade and other areas to further their national interests.
Written by Cherub Nicholls from Beijing, China. Photos by Cherub Nicholls.
White House Roundup
Wednesday May 13, 2026
President Trump’s State Visit to China
US President Donald Trump touched down in Beijing, China on the evening of Wednesday May 13th for a two-day State visit, with his friend, President Xi Jinping of China.
Upon his arrival at the airport Chinese officials greeting President Trump and his delegation at the Beijing Capital International Airport, where the Chinese rolled out the red carpet with young people waving the US and Chinese flags.
Talks between the two sides are expected to range from internal domestic issues such as trade, and in regard to foreign policy, the US-Israel conflict with Iran which has severely impacted China’s national interest when it comes to importing oil from Iran.
On Tuesday, President Trump, in the Oval Office, revealed that he and President Xi were going to have a long talk about Iran. He added that China gets a lot of their oil from that area. He further predicted that this was going to be a very exciting trip.
For President Trump his stated policy concerning Iran is lucid. No nuclear weapons!
President Trump has Administration Officials traveling with him, including the Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. A number of CEOs from the private sector spanning technology to banking executives are all set to meet with their Chinese counterparts.
More News to follow via this Blog.
Written by Cherub Nicholls from Beijing, China. Photos by Cherub Nicholls from the Fox News Channel. Wednesday May 13th.
White House Roundup
Thursday March 26, 2026
Greek Independence Day Celebration at the White House
President Donald Trump hosted the 205th Greek Independence Day Celebration at the White House on Thursday. This has been an annual event for the past 40 years at the White House.
President Trump recalled that this year the United States celebrates her 250th Independence Anniversary. And he reflected on the Greeks obtaining their independence in 1821. He opined that ever since then the two nations have stood side-by-side.
President Trump reminded the audience of the long Greek tradition, which is, only citizens must vote in their elections. Thus, he reiterated that this was a commonsense principle.
President Trump also thanked the Greek Americans for their contributions to the economic and social developments across the United States. He thanked those who are serving in Congress and in his Administration. He also praised Greek architecture and foods. The president referenced the beautiful ballroom under construction at the White House. He anticipates that it will be completed in a year and a half and under budget.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis) of the Greek Orthodox Church gave a short speech and ended with a prayer of blessing for the president.
The East Room was packed with guests from all walks of life, including: ambassadors, politicians, businessmen and women and others of Greek heritage.
Written by Cherub Nicholls. Photos by Cherub Nicholls. Location: East Room, White House. Thursday March 26th.
White House Roundup
Thursday March 12, 2026
Women’s History Month Event & National Working Mother’s Day
Thursday March 12th was designated National Working Mother’s Day.
President Donald Trump made room for Women to shine in the East Room at the White House on National Working Mother’s Day in the month that recognizes the remarkable achievements of women.
Opening the event was First Lady Melania Trump. She relayed the multiple tasks women perform such as wife, mother, entrepreneur, and many other significant roles.
She posited that she herself has served in many roles and shared the following:
“As a visionary, I know success is not borne over night, but rather, takes shape after a long, and sometimes challenging process. Often alone at the top, I follow my passion, listen to my instinct, and always maintain a laser focus. In solitude my creative mind dances—filling my imagination with originality.”
“Attention to detail, demanding schedules, and multi-tasking are everyday realities when building towards success. This principle resonates across all my roles: as a mother, humanitarian, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. As well as with my new film, where I shaped its creative direction, served as producer, managed post-production, and activated the marketing campaign.”
Likewise, the First Lady urged young women, entrepreneurs, and future leaders to make time for themselves, educate daily, and spread their passion. She also encouraged them to be courageous and take risks. Advance their profession through inspiration and be bold chief executives while keeping their families at the center of the nation’s future.
Meanwhile, President Trump highlighted his Administration’s policies and achievements that have made women’s lives better as well as their families. Such policies included tax reforms, exclusion of men in women’s sports, reproductive health, inheritance (land) policies, and reduction in drug prices.
Furthermore, he reiterated that men will not be allowed to compete against women in the 2028 Olympics.
The President invited several women to speak briefly; they each shared how the president’s policies have improved their lives. They were all working mothers. Their professions included: Waitress, Technician, Farmer, Sheriff, and Olympic Medalist.
President Trump was given a medal by the Olympic Medalist Kaillie Humphries.
Finally, among the women in attendance there was the wife of Vice President Vance, Mrs. Usha Vance, Women Cabinet Members, Women from Congress, and women from all walks of life.
Written by Cherub Nicholls. Photos by Cherub Nicholls. Location: East Room, White House. Thursday March 12th.
White House Roundup
Thursday March 5, 2026
Football Players Honors President Trump at White House
President Donald J. Trump showed that he can be fighting a war and still host the winning Miami Football (Soccer) Team.
On Thursday, President Trump welcomed the 2025 Major League Soccer Champions – the Inter Miami CF. The delegation included League owners, Lionel Messi, the team’s captain, players and coach, family members and government officials. See trophy in photo below.
President Trump relived the thrills and joys of the shots that helped the Inter Miami team win the championship over their European rivals. He recalled his love for the game and years watching Brazilian Football Champion Pele play.
He also pointed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Games to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11th to July 19th.
President Trump was honored with a T-Shirt with the number 47 and his surname name printed on it. He was also given a football and a watch. After the proceedings, he invited the team to the Oval Office.
Written by Cherub Nicholls. Photos by Cherub Nicholls. Location: East Room, White House. Thursday March 5th.
White House Roundup
Thursday February 19, 2026
President Donald J. Trump hosted world leaders, who have become friends and admirers as the Board of Peace held their first meeting at the Donald J. Trump US Institute of Peace, in Washington DC on Thursday February 19th.
President Trump announced to the world that the United States will pledge $10 Billion to the Gaza reconstruction and relief project in addition to what a number of States have also pledged making it close to $17 Billion.
President Trump underscored that this day may be one of the most important days of their careers as they endeavor to help Gaza. He also submitted that they would take it a step forward when other hotspots arise around the world.
The Board of Peace may be one of the most consequential bodies created as they will solve problems which are certain to arise around the world, the US President maintained.
Concerning the United Nations, President Trump stressed that the Board of Peace will work with the world body and promised to help make the organization formidable. He also pledged to repair and beautify the UN Building, in New York.
Member States spoke reaffirming their commitment to the goals of the Board of Peace, the World Bank stated their readiness to manage the funds and provided assurances of their intent to preserve financial integrity. FIFA spoke of bringing hope through sports, Football games, and funding the initiatives in millions of dollars with the goal of building bridges. Some Member States pledged to send their police officers to train the Palestinians, provide field hospitals, grant scholarships and medical care in their home countries, and many more salient initiatives. A few called for a Palestinian State.
Further, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar reminded the Board of Peace of the terrible event committed against Jews and the State of Israel on October 7, 2023. He pointed out that Hamas raped and murdered women and burnt whole families. He called on the Board of Peace to ensure the core issues continued to be addressed, namely, the disarmament of Hamas, destruction of their underground terror networks and complete changes to their educational system. He also added that the people of Gaza must be liberated from this terror network and thanked President Trump for his leadership.
Many leaders and guests spoke including, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoys Witkofff and Kushner, Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Board Officials and others.
Finally, President Trump signed a Resolution for Financial Integrity and another document on the Fund-Raising Pledges in the approximate sum of $6 ½ Billion for Relief and Rebuilding.
Written by Cherub Nicholls. Photos were from the White House YouTube Page. Thursday February 19th.
White House Roundup
Thursday February 12, 2026
On the179th birthday of Thomas Edison, President Donald Trump honored his legacy to light the world, at a White House event which championed “Clean, beautiful Coal,” on Wednesday February 11, 2026.
The event was held in the prestigious East Room, and it included him signing an Executive Order (EO).
The caption at the event was:
Coal Keeps the Lights On.
Clean Coal for the Department of War
President Trump outlined in the EO that given the nation's vast coal resources and the proven reliability of our coal-fired generation fleet in providing continuous, on-demand baseload power, it is imperative that the Department of War (DOW) prioritize the preservation and strategic utilization of coal-based energy assets. In addition, he submitted that coal generation ensures that military installations, command centers, and defense-industrial bases remain fully powered under all conditions -- including natural disasters, or wartime contingencies. Thus, maintaining this capability was a matter of national security, strategic deterrence, and American energy dominance, the President argued.
Furthermore, President Trump underscored that the Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, shall seek to procure power from the United States coal generation fleet by approving long-term Power Purchase Agreements, or entering into any similar contractual agreements, with coal-fired energy production facilities to serve DOW installations or other mission-critical facilities, with priority given to projects that enhance:
(a) grid reliability and blackout prevention;
(b) on-site fuel security; and
(c) mission assurance for defense and intelligence capabilities.
Additionally, during his speech President Trump stated the following:
§ He has saved 74 coal plants, including two coal plants in Tennessee. He also noted that they will save 450 jobs by keeping these plants open.
§ He directed the Department of Energy to issue funds to coal plants in West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and Kentucky to keep them online.
§ In one year, his Administration had approved over 70 new permits, with more than half of them being approved over the last 30 days.
§ Coal production was up to four million tons a month.
§ Pro energy policies were bringing energy prices way down.
§ Coal was one of the lowest energy priced resources; it’s most reliable and does not require subsidies.
§ Coal was critical to the national security of the United States: in areas of fuel production, ship building and so forth.
§ More coal means lower costs and more money in the pockets of American citizens.
§ Today’s coal production was clean because of the technology the plants were using.
Finally, the US Government was going to purchase a lot of coal for the DOW which will provide more reliable power, power which would be less expensive and more effective than what they had used over the years.
Awarded: President Trump was awarded a Bronze Coal Miner statute by the Chairman of the National Coal Council (NCC), Jim Grech.
Attendees: Present at the event were Cabinet Secretaries, Members of Congress, Union Executives from the Coal Industry, Coal Miners, White House Staff and others.
Written and Photos by Cherub Nicholls. Photos are on Wednesday February 11th.
White House Roundup
Thursday January 29, 2026
Cabinet Returns
President Donald Trump hosted a Cabinet Meeting at the White House. He opened with thanks to his entire cabinet for 12 months of unprecedented achievements. Furthermore, he observed that this was his first Cabinet Meeting for the New Year. He reflected that his Administration had a good first year and that they were starting the second year with tremendous progress.
Economy
President Trump noted that the United States has been given great national security because of tariffs and unprecedented income because of tariffs.
He also mentioned the shutdown and said that despite the “Democrat shutdown” the US has had economic growth. Yet, the economy could have picked up a point, and a half more had it not been for the shutdown, he stressed.
President Trump then contended that his Administration has defeated “Biden inflation nightmare” and that the economy was seeing an explosive new economic growth. He also pointed to the Atlanta Feds who were predicting an astounding 5.4% GDP growth in the fourth quarter.
· He noted that they have given $12 Billion to farmers and that the farmers were very happy
· He also underscored that in less one year, his Administration, has had $18 Trillion invested in the economy
· And that real income was outpacing inflation by more than $3,000
· Gasoline prices have plunged from as high as $8.00 a gallon in California to $1.85 a gallon in Iowa.
Energy
The President referred to the Secretaries of Energy and Interior as well as major oil companies who are considering going to Venezuela. He added that oil companies were now scouting out the country and were picking locations which through their investments will bring tremendous wealth for Venezuela and the United States.
He contended that the oil companies will do fine and Venezuela will actually make for themselves more money than they’ve ever made before and that this was a good thing.
Accordingly, President Trump informed that they were drilling more than anytime every in the US, and added that they were taking out more energy out of the land, oil and gas.
Envoys
The President added that in one year they had extinguished eight wars and that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were working very hard to end wars, albeit another one was coming.
Venezuela
President Trump announced that by the end of Thursday, the Venezuelan airspace will be reopened.
He further confirmed with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy along with the military and other stakeholders that the Administration was reopening the commercial airspace over Venezuela.
President Trump added that he had informed the president of Venezuela that they were going to be opening up all commercial airspace over Venezuela. He also thanked the people of Venezuela for what they went through and the leadership for doing a good job.
He also stated that American citizens will very shortly be able to go to Venezuela and be safe there. He elaborated that he wanted to thank the leadership of Venezuela and observed that they were getting along really well and stated that their relationship has been very strong and very good. He said that Venezuela had informed him there was very good security in the country.
Crime & Immigration
President Trump announced that the murder rate in the US has been at the lowest ever recorded in 125 years and that this was the first in recorded history.
He attributed this decline to the deportation of criminal illegal aliens from the country. He elaborated that they have taken a lot of bad people and gotten them out of the country and that in some cases those who were very bad were put in prison because they don’t want them to even take a chance of returning to the United States.
Lastly, President Trump submitted that the US border was very secure and that there were zero illegal aliens being admitted into the United States for the last eight months.
Written and Winter Photos by Cherub Nicholls. Photos are from Thursday January 29, 2026.
White House Roundup
Thursday January 8, 2026
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt opened the Press Briefing with comments on the deadly event in Minneapolis, Minnesota which involved an ICE Officer and a civilian on January 7, 2026.
Leavitt submitted that the brave men and women of Federal Law Enforcement were under organized attack. She also added that Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers were facing a 1200 percent increase in assaults, a 3200 percent increase in vehicle ramming, and 8,000 percent increase in death threats. And stressed that ICE Agents were faithfully enforcing Federal Laws to protect the safety of the American people by removing criminal illegal aliens from our country which was what President Trump and Vice President Vance were elected to do.
The Administration, she posited, will always uphold law and order. And insisted that radicals were furious over this and they did not want the border secure or criminal illegal aliens removed.
Leavitt lamented the fact that Democrats were calling to abolish ICE and to defund the Police. Therefore, she affirmed that these policies will not happen under President Trump and VP Vance.
Vice President JD Vance:
The Vice President followed up in the Press Briefing with a major announcement.
He announced the Federal position of an Associate Attorney General (AAG), with nationwide jurisdiction over the issue of fraud. The nominee will be announced in a few days, he indicated.
This position will have all the benefits, all the resources and all the authority of a Special Counsel except there are two crucial differences:
This position will be approved by Congress, and the Office will be in the White House. The AAG will work closely with the President and Vice President. Swift confirmation has been promised by the GOP Senate leadership. VP Vance also argued that it will be constitutionally legitimate.
The Mandate of the AAG:
· To prosecute the bad guys, as swiftly as possible
· Will start in Minnesota and then continue on to Ohio and California.
Inter-Agency Partnership
Fraud investigation will be done vis-à-vis an inter-agency task force, namely the Department of Justice and the Department of Agriculture. The DOJ has issued over 1500 subpoenas and at least 100 indictments, most of the individuals were from the Somali immigrant community.
The Death of a Female Civilian in Minneapolis
Following the death of Ms Good, the VP reiterated over and over again that media reports of the matter have been an absolute disgrace. He contended that she died when she tried to use her vehicle to ram a Federal Officer who shot her when he feared his life was in danger. This very officer was dragged by a car six months ago and suffered injuries and received over 30 stitches.
VP Vance challenged the media to report the truth of what happened on January 7th! He described it as an attack. He further argued that the incident was:
· An attack on law enforcement
· An attack on law and order, and
· An attack on the American people.
And he observed that she was there to interfere with a legitimate law enforcement operation.
Meanwhile, there continues to be protest against the Feds and opposition to them working in the state. Opposition is coming from elected officials and the people in Minnesota.
Other areas addressed by Vice President Vance stemming from questions from the Press included the following:
· Venezuela following the removal of Maduro by the US
· Greenland diplomacy
· Child Care Programs
· An Inter Agency Task Force
· SNAP Benefits
· Fraud Ring
· Somali Immigrants
· Iranian protesters.
In conclusion, VP Vance stressed that the President stands with ICE, and that he himself stands with ICE and with all law enforcement officers. He maintained that it was really irresponsible for the media to go out there and tell the American people that an officer who defended himself from being rammed was guilty of murder. Additionally, the VP contended that in order to tone down the temperature it was necessary to have the media tell the truth.
Written and Photos also by Cherub Nicholls. Photos are from Thursday January 8th.
White House Roundup
Thursday December 11, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt covered a wide range of subjects in Thursday’s Press Briefing. She reminded the Press Corps that President Donald Trump took office on January 20th and since taking office, he has been working to provide opportunities to improve the lives of the American people. She stressed that President Trump promised big and has delivered.
Subjects she covered fell under domestic and foreign policies. Examples included:
Domestic Policy areas:
· Economic Front: Affordability. Real wages: Up. Inflation dropped: Currently at 2.7 percent. Pro-growth policies. American energy: To make energy affordable. Gas prices have fallen to its lowest level in five years. Prices were expected to fall even lower in the next few months. Tax Refund in 2026 will be good for American families. It’s expected to be 1/3 larger than usual or roughly $1,000 per filer. No tax on tips, overtime and Social Security. Border Security: A national security victory.
Foreign Policy areas:
· Venezuela: Sanctioned oil tanker seized. The US was carrying out investigations on the tanker. The vessel will go to a US port and the US does intend to seize the oil. The legal process is underway in considering the oil and so forth.
· Russia and Ukraine War
· Gaza: The future peace initiatives for 2026
· China: Only selected companies to receive AI Chips.
In conclusion, the Press Secretary stated that President Trump’s achievements in ten months included: the economy was back on track and ready to boom over the next three years. The inflation crisis was over, prices were coming down, wages were rising, the border was fully secure, and Americans best days were to come.
Written and Photos also by Cherub Nicholls. Photos are from Thursday December 11th.
White House Roundup
Friday December 5, 2025
In the season of peace, as Christmas draws near, President Donald Trump continues to work to make peace in countries far away and he reminds all that this is the season where Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace came into the world.
On Thursday December 4th President Trump, the White House posted on Truth Social, joined President Kagame of Rwanda and President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and signed the Washington Accords, a major peace deal, at the Donald Trump Institute for Peace in Washington DC.
Rwanda and the DRC have fought against each other for approximately 30 years, where President Trump has estimated millions of people have been killed over the period.
Further, in the same evening the President and First Lady participated in a Tree Lighting event near the White House and again he reminded the crowd gathered about the peace Jesus came to give to us.
As Christmas approaches the President and First Lady will be participating in more activities to bring joy to children and adults. He will definitely remind all of the season when Jesus Christ, the Lord and God came to give men peace.
Written by and Photos also by Cherub Nicholls. Photos are from Thursday December 4th.
White House Roundup
Tuesday November 18, 2025
On Tuesday President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. During the visit, Saudi Arabia expressed the willingness to invest close to a $Trillion in the United States.
Meanwhile, the White House in a Truth Social Post noted that President Trump designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally. The President also approved the sale of F-35s to the Kingdom.
The White House also noted that President Trump and the Crown Prince finalized a series of landmark agreements that deepened the US-Saudi strategic partnership, expanded opportunities for high-paying jobs, strengthened critical supply chains, and reinforced regional stability.
(Please see photos of the Crown Prince when he departed, below).
Thursday November 20, 2025
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted Secretary of Education Linda McMahon in Thursday’s Press Briefing at the White House.
Press Secretary on the Education Department: Schools remained open during the Shutdown and although 90 percent of Education employees were furloughed the provision of education was not interrupted. Teachers were paid. The Department of Education has spent nearly $3T from its inception in 1979 and has not improved education, as shown in the math and reading scores in the country.
Closure of the Department of Education, Secretary McMahon: The Dept of Education was a Pass thru’ Entity. It did not educate a single Student. The Administration was not ending support for education. Instead, they were ending Federal micromanagement and were paving the way for educational renewal. They were keeping President Trump’s promise to send education back to the States!
Furthermore, Secretary McMahon argued that the Administration’s policies were not defunding education or harming students. Only three out of ten students can read proficiently at grade level. College students end up with $1.7T in debt.
Actions included the following: Returning education to the States, maintaining funding, breaking up the bureaucracy, money will be sent directly to the States without waste.
Her observation from her 50 State tour: Educators were innovative in their schools. States were customizing their budgets and standards. Post-secondary institutions were planning for the economy of the future.
Final mission was to fully empower States to carry the torch of their educational renaissance. She emphasized that education was local. It should be overseen locally by those who best know what they need.
Press Secretary:
Economic News: September Jobs Report showed the American Economy being strong with 119,000 new jobs added. More than double expectations! President Trump’s policies vis-à-vis the Historic Tax Cuts, Multiple Trade Deals and Tariffs were factors that contributed to the current economic gains. Construction jobs surged by 19,000 in September. Nearly all of these jobs came from the private Sector.
Inflation: Remains under control.
Wages: Up by 3.8 percent over the year. Real wages were on pace to increase roughly $1,200 for the average worker this year.
Hurting Americans: The White House expressed empathy for the fact that Americans were still hurting from the previous Administration’s economic policies. She maintained that President Trump was making significant progress to fix the economy.
Affordable Thanksgiving: Prices for food and gas were lower than a year ago.
In conclusion, tax refund was predicted to be higher next season. The New York Mayor –Elect to visit with President Trump at the White House on Friday. US continues to hold peace talks with Russia and Ukraine. Many more of subjects pertaining to domestic and foreign policy matters were addressed.
Written and Photographed by Cherub Nicholls. Photos were from Tuesday November 18th and Thursday November 20th.
White House Roundup
Thursday November 13, 2025
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in a special event at the White House on Thursday November 13th as the First Lady Announced an Executive Order on Fostering the Future – this initiative “Opens New Opportunities for Public–Private Partnership.”
The White House Press Release submitted that First Lady Melania successfully organized a new Executive Order entitled, “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families.”
The White House also noted that under Mrs. Trump’s leadership, this unprecedented presidential order unites Federal resources with innovative public- and private-sector partnerships to provide more pathways to success for young people who have experienced foster care.
For her part, the First Lady in her speech stated that too many people from the foster care community end up homeless, in danger on America’s streets.
She recalled that it was in 2021 when she developed the idea to establish an impactful platform with an important mission: to provide individuals from the foster care community the ability to secure an entry-level job position, and in turn… financial independence.
First Lady Melania added that Fostering the Future, a Be Best initiative, provides individuals from the foster care community with technology-based scholarships to attend colleges and universities throughout America.
In conclusion, Mrs. Trump posited that Fostering the Future sets these individuals on their career paths, but more significantly, it equips each scholarship recipient with a fundamental foundation of knowledge that will endure throughout their lifetimes.
President Trump and key stakeholders were in attendance. He urged the American people to follow the Bible in remembering to take care of the poor and he reiterated that these children will never be forgotten.
Further, the Executive Order on Fostering the Future for American Children and Families contains four goals.
Written by Cherub Nicholls. Photo was from the White House YouTube Channel. Here, President Trump signs the Executive Order.
White House Roundup
Thursday October 30, 2025
White House Demands Democrats End 30 Day Shutdown
Vice President J D Vance during a Press Conference in the White House Grounds called out the Democrats for shutting down the US Government. He said the Republicans need five more Democrats to join the three moderate Democrats and the 52 Republicans who have the desire and willingness to reopen the government.
The Vice President spoke to the fact that the aviation industry was gravely impacted and that in multiple areas staffers were suffering. He’s worried that these employees were not getting their pay checks, including TSA workers, Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots and others who were also vital to the industry.
Furthermore, the Vice President demanded that the Democrats open the government. Stop this craziness, and open the government, he stressed. It’s costing too many problems, he added.
Likewise, VP Vance pointed out that they have had multiple votes to reopen the government. The House of Representatives has voted affirmatively to reopen the United States Government. Fifty-Two Republicans and three Democrats have consistently voted to reopen the Unites States Government, but they need 60 votes.
VP Vance further argued: All the Administration needs was five reasonable Democrats to join the three moderate Democrats and the 52 Republicans to vote to reopen the government to pay all the employees in the aviation industry, and for Food Stamp benefits to continue to go out.
He emphasized that the Administration was happy to talk about any policy issues with the Democrats. They would be happy to speak about health care policy, tax policy, and regulatory policy, but not at the point of a gun. He contended that the Democrats do not get to take the American people’s government hostage and demand that the government give them everything. He described their demands as ridiculous.
Additionally, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy added that this shutdown has impact on aerospace, on travelers, and on-air traffic controllers who have missed their pay checks. He lamented that aviation employees can’t afford life’s expenses at this time. He maintained that as the shutdown continues there will be more pressures on those who are working as fellow colleagues will seek a second job to get money to meet their needs. Consequently, passengers will likely experience delays in services.
He also demanded that the media ask of the Democrats why they have shutdown the government.
The VP, along with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Union Boss Sean O’Brien from the Teamsters Union, and Scott Kirby CEO of United Airlines also spoke to the press. Meanwhile, other and Aviation CEOs were also present at the White House the press conference.
Written by and Photos by Cherub Nicholls.
White House Roundup
Thursday October 9, 2025
Israeli Hostages to be Released from Gaza
President Donald Trump was thanked by multitudes around the world, but especially in Israel and in Gaza as a victorious peace maker after securing a deal to release of Israeli hostages: the living (20), and the deceased (28), from Hamas’s captivity on Wednesday October 8th with the goal of ending the war.
The term to release the hostages comes at the two-year point of the war between Israel and Hamas after the October 7th terrorist attack in 2023. Hamas killed Israelis, Americans, and others from other countries who were in the locations during their vicious terror attack.
The release is in Phase One of the 20 Point Peace Plan, President Trump laid out nearly two weeks ago.
During the Cabinet Meeting with officials on Thursday, including the Vice President J D Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum, they all praised the president for his historic achievement and moves towards ending the war.
Secretary Rubio offered that President Trump leveraged his personal relationships with Muslim and Arab leaders. He added that this was a huge accomplishment and that there was no other world leader or US president in the modern era that could have done this. He reflected that this came in the wake of the president’s visit to the Middle East a few months ago.
Secretary Rubio also submitted that what took a turn was when President Trump, along with the US delegation met with his Arab counterparts at the United Nations, in New York where they developed the Plan. He calls it a human story, while it does have a geopolitical component to it. The President, according to Rubio, used the credibility, power and prestige of this office to help bring out the 20 living hostages from the tunnels.
For his part, President Trump thanked all the officials, including Vice President Vance, US negotiators, foreign leaders and others who worked to make the peace possible. He emphasized that Israel must get their hostages back.
The president has accepted the official invitation from Israel to speak at the Kenesset in days to come. President Trump is also likely to go to Egypt.
In looking at the other phases the president argued that the US will work with wealthy countries in the rebuilding of Gaza.
Ice Breakers from Finland
Finally, in the Oval Office when President Trump hosted President Alexander Stubb, and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, along with other delegates from Finland also on Thursday, the Finish president congratulated President Trump on his making peace in the Middle East. He also looks forward to peace between Russia and Ukraine. Finland shares a very long border with Russia.
President Stubb visited the White House to conclude transactions to provide the US with 11 Ice Breakers. This deal which is worth billions of dollars will see Finland making four Ice Breakers in Finland and seven of them will be made in the United States. President Stubb indicated that the first Ice Breaker will be delivered in 2028.
Written by and Photos of the day by Cherub Nicholls. Note one photo was a scree shot from YouTube during the Oval Office Meeting.
White House Roundup
Thursday September 11, 2025
On the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack President Donald Trump had a very busy day. It followed the assassination of the Christian influencer Charlie Kirk, 31 years old. The founder of Turning Point USA who was murdered in Utah during an open-door event at the Utah Valley University on Wednesday September 10th.
On Wednesday, following the assassination of Kirk, President Trump called Charlie Kirk a Legendary, a truly Great American Patriot. He extended his and First Lady Melania sympathies to Kirk’s wife, and family.
Here is a highlight of some of the things President Trump did on September 11th.
In the White House Press Release, President Trump and First Lady solemnly commemorated at the Pentagon the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11, 2001. President Trump in a Truth Social Post made a solemn pledge and a noble promise: “we will honor – always – our Great Heroes…”
The White House in their Truth Social Post reported that President Trump signed a proclamation declaring September 11th as Patriot Day, 2025.
During his speech at the Pentagon, President Trump made a big announcement concerning his friend Charlie Kirk. He announced his intent to award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
President Trump also signed a proclamation honoring the memory of Charlie Kirk.
Then, before his departure from the White House for New York to attend the Yankees Game on 9/11, President Trump stopped for several minutes to speak with the White House Press Corps. He walked down the line pausing and answering questions.
President Trump emphasized that we have a great country. He underscored, “We have the radical left lunatics out there.” He also stated that Charlie Kirk was a great friend of his, he was a great man. The President’s message to young people across America was that they must to hang in there.
He also confirmed that Charlie was a big factor in helping him with the youth vote and expressed his plan to attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral.
Finally, Americans have experienced double grief, mourning 9/11 and now the assassination of Kirk on September 10, ‘25. The FBI continues to hunt for the shooter who killed Charlie Kirk. It was announced by the FBI in a Press Conference late Thursday night, that they were processing a large volume of forensic evidence and urged people to put down their phones and spend more time with their families. The FBI also assured that they will catch this person. An official informed that they were processing the paperwork to give the shooter the death penalty in the State of Utah.
The FBI showed a video of the assassin as he jumped down from a building to make his escape after the shooting of Kirk. The FBI asked for more tips from the public and warned against bots and disinformation.
Written by and Photos by Cherub Nicholls.
White House Roundup
Monday August 18, 2025
President Donald Trump hosted a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House and afterwards he hosted a multilateral meeting with a number of European leaders also at the White House and present in that meeting was President Zelenskyy.
The European partners included the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, and President of Finland Alexander Stubb.
Their visit to Washington DC followed President Trump’s bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska on Friday August 15th. The theme of that meeting was Pursuing Peace.
During Monday’s meeting the consensus was that in the end there will be the following:
· Just and lasting peace
· A future trilateral meeting
· Return of the children taken by Russia from Ukraine
· Security Guarantees, NATO-like Article 5 Guarantees
· Prisoner swaps.
President Trump reiterated he wants the war to end and that there may be a deal or no deal.
Finally, President Trump on his Truth Social Post added that he had a good meeting with his distinguished guests, in the White House. He also spoke with President Putin via the phone on Monday. They talked about arrangements for a meeting, at a location to be determined between President Putin and President Zelenskyy. It must be noted that this meeting will come before the much-anticipated trilateral meeting to which President Trump will attend.
President Trump is stridently working towards the end goal of bringing the 2022 Russia-Ukraine War to an end. Thus, as a salient part of the initiative to secure the peace in the future, President Trump added to his Truth Social Post that the Security Guarantees would be provided by the various European Countries, with a co-ordination with the United States.
Written by and Photos by Cherub Nicholls. The two photos with President Trump and President Zelenskyy sitting in the Oval Office were taken from the White House Live Stream via YouTube.
White House Roundup
Monday August 11, 2025
President Donald Trump flanked by Administration’s national security officials announced Monday in the White House Briefing Room Liberation Day in DC!
Liberation Day comes amidst concerns President Trump articulated about his and his Administration’s efforts to enhance the security, cleanliness and beautification of Washington DC, the nation’s capital.
He emphasized that they were taking the capital back! Thus, President Trump invoked Section 740 of the District of Colombia Home Rule Act. This Act vested in him the authority to undertake governance of Washington DC and it grants him the power to place the DC Police under direct Federal control. Thus, approximately 800 National Guard officers will be deployed in DC to help reestablish law, order and public safety.
He also signed two Executive Orders (EOs), earlier in the White House, to establish the necessary governing authority for himself, the Attorney General, the US Attorney for DC, Defense Secretary and other officials to make Washington DC safe, clean and beautiful again.
President Trump stated that the murder rate in Washington DC was much higher than some of the worst places on earth.
In a chart provided by the White House, the 2024 Murder Rater per 100K figures show DC standing taller than the 10 other nations on the list. Washington DC has a higher murder rate than Bogota, Mexico City, Islamabad, Lima, Ottawa, Paris, Havana, Delhi, London and Madrid.
President Trump lamented the state of affairs in Washington DC. He drew on examples of the public safety crises, which he outlined, were caused by a number of bad policies, including no cash bail, intolerance to punishment of juveniles and lawlessness. Thus, in addition to murders, car thefts have doubled in the past five years, the number of carjacking has more than triple, and DC has been over taken by violent gangs, mobs of wild youths, drug users and pushers, and homeless people who have taken up positions in national parks and under overpasses.
President Trump also promises to clean up a number of other cities across America, including Chicago and New York.
The photos below show President Trump, Cabinet Secretaries, and other national security officials within the Administration.
Written by and Photos by Cherub Nicholls