Pool Reports of October 1, 2021

Pool report 1-- Lunch Lid until 1p.m.

Happy Friday & 1st of the month...

No changes to the schedule so far.

WH Press Office just called a lunch lid until 1p.m.

Enjoy!

Pool Report 2 -- Briefing moved to 2p.m./Lid Extended

From the White House Press Office:

The press briefing will start at 2:00 PM.

The lunch lid has been extended until 2:00 PM.

Pool Report 3 - POTUS to Hill

From Press Office

REPORTABLE: The President will travel to the Hill to speak with members of the House Democratic Caucus this afternoon.

Pool Report 4 -- Updated Schedule

Flagging the updated schedule w/ POTUS Hill visit and new time for briefing...

UPDATED:

In the afternoon, the President will meet with the House Democratic Caucus about his legislative agenda. This meeting at the United States Capitol will be closed press and the in-town travel pool will accompany.

EDT

3:30 PM THE PRESIDENT meets with the House Democratic Caucus about his legislative agenda
United States Capitol
Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Final Gather 3:00 PM – Palm Room Doors)

Briefing Schedule

2:30 PM Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Pool Report 5 - 2 min warning for press briefing

2 minute warning called at 2:37p.m. EST

Pool Report 6 - pool gathering

The press briefing started at 2:43pm.

Pool will not be on hand for the full briefing as we’ve been called to gather for POTUS’ visit to the Hill.

More TK

Pool Report 7- Rolling + Attendees

Motorcade started heading out at 3:32pm

The WH Press Office provides the following

Traveling with the President to the Capitol:
Steve Ricchetti, Assistant to the President & Counselor to the President
Cedric Richmond, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor & Director of the Office of Public Engagement
Louisa Terrell, Assistant to the President & Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs
Shuwanza Goff, Deputy Assistant to the President & Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs & House Liaison
Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber & Emerging Technology
Ashley Williams, Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations
Andrew Bates, Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Press Secretary
Meghan Hays, Special Assistant to the President & Director of Message Planning
Travis Dredd, Special Assistant to the President & Trip Director

Pool report 8 - Arrival + Greeters

Motorcade arrived at the southside of Capitol complex at 3:47

Protestors outside yelled "Hold the line"

Inside, POTUS walked with Pelosi. Did not take questions from reporters

From WH:

Upon arrival at the Capitol, the President will be greeted by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The President and Speaker Pelosi will then greet in the Hall of Columns with:
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
Majority Whip James Clyburn
Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark
Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries

Pool Report 9 - Remarks end

Biden’s remarks to House Dems ended at 4:26pm, per official here. Pool waiting on POTUS

Pool Report 10 - Meeting ends

POTUS passed by WH pool at about 4:39pm. He did not stop to take questions, but did say "We're going to get it done."

Pool heard he spoke to congressional reporters gathered downstairs. But we did not hear his remarks to that group.

Pool now rolling back to WH at 4:42pm

Pool Report 11 - Back at WH

Motorcade arrived at WH complex at 4:54pm. POTUS walked back into Oval.

Pool Report 12 -- Dinner Lid

Dinner lid called until 8p.m.

Pool Report 12-- Travel Photo Lid

Travel photo lid called at 6:57p.m.

Enjoy your Friday!