Vice President JD Vance will be filling in for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt today (maternity leave) and will be delivering the press briefing at approximately 1:30pm ET.  Livestream Links Below:

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Earlier today President Trump noted he would be giving an endorsement in the highly contested Texas Republican primary race. President Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton.

(Via Truth Social) – The Highly Respected Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, an America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal to me and our AMAZING MAGA MOVEMENT, is running for the United States Senate, to represent a place I love and WON, BIG, three times, with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (The Most Votes in the History of the State, BY FAR)!

I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a WINNER! Ken is a Strong Supporter of TERMINATING THE FILIBUSTER and, very importantly, THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, something which polls at 87%, including Dumocrats, and yet can’t seem to get approved. Perhaps Ken can help move these important elements of Government forward because with the Filibuster, as an example, the Democrats will terminate it on their First Day in Office, giving us two extra States, D.C. and Puerto Rico, and a greatly enlarged Supreme Court of the United States, probably going with their Dream Number of 21 Justices from the 9 that we currently have — And these new Justices will be Radical Left Lunatics! Two years ago, our Country was DEAD — Now we have the “HOTTEST” Country anywhere in the World — And I want to keep it that way. Ken Paxton will help me do that, MAKING AMERICA BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE!

Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate. He will tirelessly fight to continue the Great Growth of our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations (I just delivered the Largest Tax and Regulation Cuts in American History!), and Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Champion Texas Oil & Gas, Advocate for our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Promote School Choice, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Incredible Military/Veterans, Safeguard our Elections, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.

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Speaking from the White House, President Trump, HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz and various officials from the pharmaceutical industry held an event to deliver information about the latest updates to TrumpRx.   More prescription brands have been added to the exchange, and the website has significant updates allowing price comparison and shopping.   Additionally, Amazon Rx executives were on hand to announce their joining with TrumpRx to offer fast delivery options.

At 19:31 of the video below, President Trump takes questions from the assembled press pool on a variety of current events including the $1.776 billion weaponization compensation fund, the conflict with Iran, the Ebola virus and other issues. WATCH (prompted): 

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President Trump holds an impromptu press conference aboard Air Force One as he returns from Beijing, China and a historic visit with Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping.  WATCH: 

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China/Taiwan is a sensitive issue, particularly when we consider the current U.S/Cuba dynamic.

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President Trump sits down with Fox News Sean Hannity for an interview immediately following the fast-paced visit in Beijing, China.

Hannity asks President Trump for his sense of the greeting and pageantry put on by Chairman Xi at the formal greeting, as well as some general discussion on the topics of a very lengthy talk between Trump administration officials and their Chinese counterparts.

President Trump and Chairman Xi discussed Iran and the current conflict which has impacted the global supply of oil. ¹{BACKSTORY HERE} It should be noted that closure of the Strait of Hormuz in combination with the U.S. control over Venezuela oil production has reversed the dependency dynamic between Russia and China.

Prior to oil/gas shortages (skyrocketing prices), and due to Western U.S/EU sanctions, Russia was very dependent on China for supplies and component goods.  After oil/gas shortages were triggered by the Iran conflict, China became dependent on Russia for their energy demands. A rather unusual dynamic sitting like an 800lb Gorilla in the corner of the meeting between President Trump and Chairman Xi.

¹(1) Upon reelection President Trump told all U.S. energy providers to “drill baby drill” and maximize energy production. Trump then deregulated the industry for maximum efficiency: Secretaries Burgum (Interior), Wright (Energy) and Zeldin (EPA).

(2) Trump then meets with Putin in Alaska Aug 15, 2025.  Three days later, Aug 18, 2025, Putin restarts Russia’s flagship Arctic project, the LNG export facility via the Northern Route to Asia.

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President Trump will be participating in a formal greeting ceremony with Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping in Beijing China at 10:00am local, 10:00pm ET.

The event is being livestreamed.  Links Below:

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President Trump departed the White House today for a long-awaited trip to Beijing, China for a summit with Chairman Xi Jinping.  This trip to China is all business with no customary diplomatic venues or state visit festivities planned.  This trip is straight to Beijing, business – then depart.

As President Trump departs the White House, he walks the lengthy press pool line to answer questions.  The best audio/video is currently this one.

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During a White House maternity event today focused on childbirth, fertility, population growth and policy support for families, mothers and children, President Trump took questions from the assembled press pool in the oval office.  The question session begins at 34:04 of the video below, prompted:

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President Trump sits down with Sharyl Attkisson for a one-on-one interview. The ‘Sinclair Media’ interview ranges in topics from the recently attempted assassination to the war in Iran, to the midterm elections and the government’s investigation into the NFL. WATCH:

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The audio is a little challenging in parts; however, President Trump delivers remarks just prior to boarding Marine One as he departs the White House.

President Trump discussed ongoing issues with the Strait of Hormuz and difficult negotiations with Iran.  Trump noted the positive job growth, increase in the stock market and expanded economic activity.  President Trump also outlined his involvement in getting Russia and Ukraine to agree to a 3-day ceasefire, hoping the period of peace can be expanded.

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