BBC reporting journalists at the White House in the pool have just been told to assemble, and don't yet know what they will be covering

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US President Trump touts tax bill to food delivery person at White House

16:36

A senior American official says talks between the US and Iran are continuing even now and there is progress in trying to reach an agreement, Axios reports

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BBC reporting journalists at the White House in the pool have just been told to assemble, and don't yet know what they will be covering

16:33

US President Trump says 34 ships went through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest since this foolish closure began

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[CALENDAR ADDITION]: US President Trump to speak any moment; timing TBC

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