More from Denmark/Greenland signing
 
"Is ownership off the table for Greenland", reporters shouted - to which trump just smiled and did not respond. 
 
Greenland's PM spoke as well before the signing. Said they will always be a friend of the U.S., and that "our security is your security."
 
POTUS and the PM's signed the deal and held it up - then the room clapped and POTUS shook their hands. 
 
A reporter said that the president looks happy today even though he didn't get ownership of Greenland. He smiled and didn't engage.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM

TOPLINES on shield of the Americas

TRUMP: "So today, I'm asking all nations in the shield of the America's to formally designate narco-terrorists as common threats to stability and apply crushing sanctions against all 24 U.S. designated foreign terrorist organizations."
 
"Until I came along, nobody designated anything. You were on your own, but now you're not on your own anymore."
 
President of Paraguay spoke afterwards. 
 
On Venezuela and Cuba:
 
Trump: "Cuba is not looking so good"
 
Trump talking about Rubio's role in Cuba: 
 
"Marco's parents were born in Cuba. It's like a great story, and he wants to figure it all out. I think he has figured it out. So we're gonna someday in the near future drop him off in the middle of Cuba. Just on the way back. On the way back from Iran, we're gonna have one of those big, beautiful aircraft carriers fly them in, drop them off."
 
Keiko Fujimori, president of Peru spoke afterwards. 
 
Colombian Vice President Jose Manuel Restrepo told Trump that they almost lost their democracy during their last election. He applauded trumps efforts saying it has helped their democratic efforts. 

*audio attached:

First Lady Melania Trump hosted a meeting on the margins of the 81st UN General Assembly at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The event was about her Fostering the Future Together initiative.

First spouses or equivalent leaders from nearly 60 countries joined the event, alongside executives from major technology companies.

Tim Cook of Apple was among the guests. Sec. Marco Rubio’s wife Jeanette Rubio were also among the attendees.

Speakers at the event:

Michael Waltz, United States Ambassador to the United Nations

Charity Wallace, United States Special Envoy for Best Future Generations

Spouses of the heads of state of Egypt, Turkey, and the Philippines are the new members who joined the initiative since March.

The initiative also secured commitments from 7 new tech companies—Adobe, Amazon, Google, Intel, N50, Starlink, and Zoom. (You can find the fact sheet with more information about their commitments in the State Department press release on Sept. 21.)

Attached is the event booklet.

First Lady Melania Trump took the stage at 1:34 p.m.

The East Wing shared the First Lady’s attire: A black Dolce pant suit with a white cotton Givenchy blouse with an ascot.

Attached is the list of countries attending the event. First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska was among the guests.

Ms. Trump began her remarks by welcoming member nations.

Some quotes:

“Fostering the Future Together now unites nearly 60 nations, many represented here today. You have traveled great distances in support of our children, bringing together distinguished leaders from Panama, the Republic of Korea, Kenya, Albania, Estonia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and beyond.”

“When nations speak with one voice, the world listens. Our collective influence is profound. Together, we can open doors, move markets, shape policy.  And most importantly, we can change lives for the better.”

“Fostering the Future Together is a global coalition with a unified mission: to empower children through technology and education.”

The First Lady then thanked the new private-sector tech companies for supporting the initiative: Adobe, Amazon, Google, Starlink, Zoom, and Intel.

“Thank you for empowering children with access to technology, all over the planet,” she said.

Ms. Trump wrapped up her speech by sharing the program’s 2026 global events calendar.

She concluded her remarks at 1: 44 p.m. And the pool was ushered out at 1:46 p.m.

Please note that the event was aired on C-SPAN:

https://www.c-span.org/program/public-affairs-event/first-lady-melania-trump-remarks-on-expanding-fostering-the-future-together/685543

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 4:29 PM

Joint Base Andrews: Xi Jinping's arrival.
 
The pool and credentialed press have assembled on risers on the tarmac.  We have had no changes to the schedule at this time and expect the ceremony will start at 6 PM. 
 
There are six F-16s and six F-22s lined up on the tarmac. —pool

President Trump boarded Marine One at 4:40pm. He did not stop to take questions. It was chaotic scene and reporters were scrambling into place as he stepped out. 

Marine One was wheels up at 4:43pm. —pool

SCHEDULE FOR
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

[…]

10:00 AM                                              THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY greet the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng
South Portico
White House Press Pool

10:10 AM                                                THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in an Arrival Ceremony with the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng
Grand Foyer
White House Press Pool

10:15 AM                                                THE PRESIDENT and the President of the People's Republic of China deliver Remarks
Grand Foyer
White House Press Pool

10:30 AM                                                THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in a Gift Exchange with the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng
Blue Room
Closed Press

10:40 AM                                                THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in a Silent Drill Platoon Review with the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng
South Portico
White House Press Pool

11:00 AM                                                THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in a Military Review with the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng
Rose Garden

30 AM                                                THE PRESIDENT participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the People's Republic of China
Oval Office
Closed Press

12:00 PM                                                THE PRESIDENT participates in an Expanded Bilateral Meeting with the President of the People's Republic of China
Cabinet Room
Closed Press

11:30 AM                                                THE FIRST LADY and Madame Peng participate in a Cultural Visit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
Pre-Credentialed Media

2:00 PM                                                  THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing
The White House
Closed Press

[…]

6:45 PM                                                  THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY greet the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng
North Portico
Pre-Credentialed Media

7:55 PM                                                  THE PRESIDENT and the President of the People's Republic of China deliver Remarks
East Room
White House Press Pool

8:10 PM                                                  THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in a State Dinner with the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng
East Room
Closed Press

###

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇨🇳 President Trump considers allowing Chinese automakers to build electric vehicles in the US.

Fuller POTUS Remarks from the Grand Foyer. 
As always, please check the audio for accuracy. 
"From the time of my first election in 2016, President Xi and I have forged a friendship, a truly great friendship, actually built on mutual respect and the vital interests of our people."
"We have spent time together all over the world, from Germany to Argentina, Japan to South Korea, and Beijing to Palm Beach, Florida. But remarkably, this is our first time meeting together here at the White House, and as President Xi has already seen, a lot has changed since he was last year." 
 
"President Xi and Madam Peng arrive at an important moment for America, the 250th anniversary of our founding. Tomorrow we will visit the National Archives to see some of the greatest treasures of that proud history, including the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights."
"We will also see artifacts testifying to the long and cherished relationship. Really, something that is so incredible cultural exchanges between China and the United States, just as our ancestors reached across the ocean centuries ago from trade to learn and to build a better world."
"Our two countries do really the same thing, and we're very proud of it. Can the relationship? Working together, President Xi and I have made tremendous strides on the issues facing our two countries."
"During my last visit last May, we created the Board of Trade, and through that, it's a brand new mechanism, something that's been unbelievably successful."
"Our teams have been working to encourage a more balanced trading relationship, including the new market access for American farmers and ranchers."
"During this visit, we will also discuss pressing issues concerning security, technology, and superintelligence (SI) The decisions we make in these areas today can promote peace and prosperity for decades and decades to come." 
We focus on our common interests and I'm confident there is much we can achieve throughout history. 
"Pursuit of those common interests has connected our people across the vast oceans of big, tremendous distances and many differences, and even made us allies in World War II."
"Look at the greatness that we had together fighting in World War II. Brave American pilots volunteered to come to China and fight for the very survival of the legendary country, that legendary Flying Tigers group. They were just unbelievable."
 
"And it was the United States Marines' encounter with Chinese people that inspired the Marines to adopt a Chinese phrase they still use today, 'Gung Ho.' "
"The Marines use it as an expression of great enthusiasm, but in Chinese it literally means working together."
 
"Just as our people worked together to win that war, President Xi and I will continue working together to forge a better future for both of our nations."
President Xi, Madame Peng, thank you once again for making this historic visit, and welcome to the United States of America.  

Fuller Xi remarks.
 
Xi's remarks, where he announced, among other things, a new couple of pandas for the Atlanta zoo: ("in just a few days, the giant pandas "Ping Ping" and "Fu Shuang" will arrive at Zoo Atlanta to meet the American public")

"I have come to the United States at President Trump’s invitation to carry forward our friendship, expand cooperation, and enhance the well-being of our two peoples. Amidst the changes in the world, the times, and history, China and the United States—two major powers—bear a historic responsibility to promote human development and progress"

"DUring President Trump’s visit to China earlier this year, we agreed to build a constructive strategic stability relationship between our two countries—a move widely welcomed by our peoples and the international community. I look forward to working with President Trump to steer the great ship of China-US relations toward steady and long-term progress. —We must strengthen communication"

"We must cooperate sincerely. Our interests are deeply intertwined, and there is vast room for cooperation. While China-US cooperation cannot solve every problem in the world, many global issues would be difficult to resolve without it. China’s door to the outside world remains wide open; we welcome US enterprises to invest and do business in China, and we hope the US side will treat Chinese companies fairly, working together to lengthen the list of cooperative achievements and shorten the list of issues"

"Both China and the United States are major powers in artificial intelligence; we have the capability and the responsibility to develop and manage AI effectively, ensuring that its development remains under human control and benefits the people".

"There is no need for China and the United States to shy away from competition; however, such competition should be benign and bounded—a race where we strive to excel alongside one another, rather than a zero-sum gladiatorial contest. Both sides must uphold the bottom line of avoiding conflict and confrontation, and we are fully capable of finding the right way for two major powers to coexist on this planet"

Chairman Xi Jinping in the Oval Office with President Trump.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 1:22 PM

Trump and Xi walked past the pool. Reporters shouted questions to Xi, on fentanyl, and to Trump on whether they discussed Taiwan, AI and Jimmy Lai. 
 
Trump waved away the questions. 
 
“We had a great meeting,” he said. 
 
Xi didn’t respond. 
 
Trump said Xi “is an expert on stone aside from many other things and he loves good granite
 
Trump then led Xi to the helipad, with both leaders pointing down at the granite and talking through interpreters. 
 
Then Trump took Xi up the steps of the presidential helicopter and inside the aircraft. 
 
They left Marine One after a couple of minutes
 
Trump could then be seen pointing Xi’s attention towards the ballroom.  

President Xi departed at 1:29 p.m. and POTUS waved to him as he entered the car. He rode away, and POTUS said to the press, “Great meeting. Thank you”, before going back into the White House.

Susie Wiles seated next to Mark Zuckerberg at a table next to the head table

This is a menu from tonight's state dinner that was sent earlier by the White House:  
 
The menu showcased American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence, bringing the culinary traditions of both nations together.

The meal will begin with a toast of Schramsberg "Blanc De Noir," honoring the historic “Toast to Peace” shared by President Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing in 1972.

The same American sparkling wine served at that historic gathering is still enjoyed at White House functions today.

First Course
Yellow Squash Velouté
Wild Mushroom Fricassée
Crispy Pancetta
Scallion Oil

The first course offers a refined and silky-smooth velouté made of sweet yellow squash. This course is gently blended to highlight its delicate seasonal flavors of earthy wild mushrooms, sautéed with fresh herbs. Together, these ingredients create a rich fricassee, complemented by crispy pancetta for a savory and smoky contrast. A finishing drizzle of scallion oil adds vibrance and a subtle allium brightness to the dish.

Second Course
Sesame Crusted Sea Bass
Braised Baby Bok Choy
Roasted Garden Eggplant
Sauce Verte

The second course is prepared delicately with fresh sea bass and coated in toasted sesame seeds. This combination created a fragrant, nutty crust while keeping the fish tender. The fish is served with crisp baby bok choy and roasted garden eggplant, creating lightly caramelized flavors. The dish is finished with a vibrant sauce verte of fresh herbs, which added brightness, acidity, and a garden character.

Dessert
Vanilla Crémeux & White House Honey Ice Cream
Walnut Frangipane
Sour Cherry Confit

The dessert course is a smooth vanilla crémeux with a vibrant sour cherry confit center, topped with a rich walnut frangipane. The dessert’s fruit-shaped form is complemented by a delicate ice cream made with harvested White House honey.

ENTERTAINMENT

Several performances will take place during the formal dinner, headlined by Mr. Christopher Macchio, a classically trained tenor who performed at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. The evening’s entertainment will feature performances by military musicians from the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, including “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the United States Army Chorus, and the United States Army Strings.

FLORAL & DÉCOR

The décor for the evening is an expression of warmth and celebration and draws on the color red’s longstanding cultural significance throughout Chinese history. Urns showcase overflowing red blossoms. Tables are dressed in rich red linens and adorned with dahlias and ranunculus. 
 
Among the seasonal blooms, the tables feature vermeil from the White House collection. The Reagan State Service is featured on the tables. These details blend Chinese artistry and American tradition together, showcased within the timeless elegance of the White House.

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10:51 AM

President Xi’s car rolled up to the South portico at 10:46am. President Trump and the First Lady walked out seconds before to greet them. The two presidents and their first ladies posed for photo side by side. President Trump ignored a few shouted questions from the press about his discussions with President Xi and his ban of certain outlets earlier this week. He thanked the pool and went inside.
 
The US and China’s flags flanked the South portico rooms and a short red carpet stretched into the diplomatic room.
 
In the background, the sound of sporadic hammering, drilling and the clang and rattle of steel from the ballroom construction site just off to the side of the south portico.

President Donald J. Trump to Unveil America(.)gov at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Joined by Vice President JD Vance

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Design Studio will host the unveiling of America(.)gov, a new front door to government, on Tuesday, September 29, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., featuring remarks by President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance, alongside Cabinet leaders and some of America's most prominent figures in technology, energy, health, agriculture, space and sports.

When
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
7:00 AM ET: Doors Open and Media Check-In
9:00 AM ET: Morning Program, Putting Americans First
1:00 PM ET: Afternoon Program, Building America's Golden Age

Featured Participants
President Donald J. Trump
Vice President JD Vance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz
Gavin Baker, Atreides
Tom Brown, Anthropic
Joe Gebbia, National Design Studio
Jensen Huang, NVIDIA
Dave Limp, Blue Origin
Elon Musk, SpaceX and Tesla
Additional participants to be announced.

Where
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20004