Morning
Two early morning tweets from President Trump
- Trump asks the media to be nicer to his represenatives (@realDonaldTrump)
- Trump promises Republicans will come together to save America from Obamacare (@realDonaldTrump)
President Trump holds healthcare listening session with VP Pence and HHS Secretary Price (White House Facebook) (White House YouTube) Transcript of remarks (White House)
- List of individuals in attendance (White House)
- White House launches page for victims of Obamacare to share their story (White House)
Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone tells CNBC that President Trump could become “one of our greatest presidents ever” (CNBC)
House GOP puts up page for citizens to read the bill, get updates, and provide feedback (House GOP)
Wikileaks hints at publishing new leaks containing CIA or NSA intecepts of Chancellor Merkel soon (@wikileaks)
FOX’s Tucker Carlson will interview President Trump at 9:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15 (@ChrisSnyderFox)
Afternoon
Press Secretary Sean Spicer holds Press Briefing (White House YouTube) Transcript (White House)
- Chancellor Merkel’s visit rescheduled to Friday
- On Wednesday, March 15 Trump will visit Detroit regarding automobile manufacturing
- On Wednesday, March 15 Trump will visit Nashville and visit Andrew Jackson’s tomb
- On Thursday, March 16, Trump will meet Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman
- Trump requests the White House Press Corp to determine where he should donate his presidential salary
- The president has recieved a plan to defeat ISIS, fighting them is a daily process
President Trump holds meeting with entire cabinet, chastises Senate Democrats for continuing to delay the confirmation of four members of his cabinet (@realDonaldTrump) Transcript of remarks (White House)
U.S. Navy SEALs to take part in joint drills in S. Korea (Yonhap News Agency)
Evening
President Trump signs executive order to reorganize the executive branch
- Remarks by Trump at signing (White House)
- Full text of Executive Order (White House)
- order is intended to improve efficiency and eliminate waste
- within 180 days of order, Director of OMB shall propose appropriate plans for necessary agencies
- the public shall be invited to track progress, suggest reforms to the OMB
Brexit passes (BBC)
President Trump meets with DC Mayor Bowser and Metro GM Paul Wiedefeld regarding incoming blizzard. Be safe! (@realDonaldTrump)
White House supporting H.J. Res. 66 and 67 (White House)
- H.J.Res.66 – Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees. (Congress.gov)
- H.J.Res.67 – Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees. (Congress.gov)
CBO releases cost estimate for the American Healthcare Act (CBO) Exerpts of costs, savings, and other estimates available here: (100days)
Trump gives CIA the power to launch drone strikes (FOX News)
Breitbart release audio of Speak Ryan telling House Republicans in October, 2016 “I am not going to defend Donald Trump—not now, not in the future” (Breitbart)
President Trump's First 100 Days 