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Kristen Welker
2 days ago: Tuesday Aug 15 - 9:24am
And still efforting more info about this! https://t.co/gdan62e8Nx
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Aug 2 - 12:21pm
At 1:30pm @KellyannePolls & @IvankaTrump to hold event for military spouses. WH: Avg military spouse unemployment rate over decade: 20-25%
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Aug 2 - 10:39am
A WH official tells me @POTUS has signed the Russia sanctions bill.
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Aug 1 - 5:41pm
The Tuesday wardrobe memo at the White House! https://t.co/eXpOBCKmsv
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Aug 1 - 8:13am
Our take! What really happened to the 'Mooch' https://t.co/sohcneaR5e via @nbcnews
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Friday Jul 28 - 11:39am
Spox for @POTUS44: "Affordable Care Act has always been about something bigger than politics - it's about the character of our country. "
Kristen Welker
3 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 26 - 7:16pm
I'm So excited to stay up late with my pal -- the best in the biz @mitchellreports! This will be FUN! https://t.co/CnU1vS2eQZ
Kristen Welker
3 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 26 - 2:43pm
Sarah Huckabee Sanders' first briefing as Press Secretary. In her opening remarks, Sanders noted… https://t.co/KljDlfFIMO
Kristen Welker
3 weeks ago: Friday Jul 21 - 2:29pm
New comms director Anthony Scaramucci announced Sarah Huckabee Sanders as new Press Secretary.
Kristen Welker
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 19 - 6:08pm
.@PeterAlexander confirms Jared Kushner will appear in a closed session before the Senate Intel Committee next Monday.
Kristen Welker
4 weeks ago: Tuesday Jul 18 - 1:01pm
.@POTUS on healthcare today: "when we finally get a chance to repeal & replace they don't take advantage of it...so that's disappointing."
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jul 18 - 10:44am
On day after GOP's latest attempt to repeal & replace O'care, @mike_pence: "Inaction is not an option. Congress needs to do its job now"
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jul 18 - 9:56am
On a day the repeal/replace effort suffers a major blow, the WH is holding yet another off-camera briefing. The last on-cam was June 29th.
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jul 11 - 5:10pm
Sad to miss this but I'm there in spirit! https://t.co/GVcX7TF5W8
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jul 11 - 1:34pm
A fmr Clinton Campaign official says news of Donald Trump Jr. emails "is the SNL version of what we always suspected was going on."
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Friday Jul 7 - 10:13am
At the G20, @POTUS tells Putin: "It's an honor to be with you." WH says no set agenda heading into the mtg. #G20
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Thursday Jun 29 - 11:45am
@SpeakerRyan on @POTUS' tweet: "it's not an appropriate comment." Also says it undercuts efforts to restore civility in American politics.
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Monday Jun 26 - 5:36pm
In the Rose Garden, President Trump quips that he and Prime Minister Modi have both made good… https://t.co/isUgnZFq8m
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Monday Jun 26 - 11:27am
A Trump official calls today's decision by SCOTUS to leave much of the travel ban place " a major legal event."
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Thursday Jun 22 - 11:15am
And when pressed on why she should keep her job, Pelosi ticked off a number of her perceived strengths: " I'm a mas… https://t.co/lGZFCVuiDL
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 20 - 11:37pm
Thank you #U2 for an amazing show! #u2thejoshuatree2017 #schoolnight #curfew @ FedExField https://t.co/Ko4dumg9up
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 20 - 9:21pm
Bono tells the crowd for those on the right and the left and the middle... you are welcome here… https://t.co/m7eytZbuug
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 20 - 4:57pm
Welcome @carolelee! This is great news for @NBCNews! Look forward to celebrating! https://t.co/leWiwbgLMH
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 20 - 2:20pm
At 1st briefing in a week, @PressSec can't say if @POTUS thinks Russia meddled in US election, something 16 intel agencies have confirmed.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday Jun 16 - 2:05pm
A source close to @POTUS' outside counsel says he wasn't confirming the investigation but rather referencing a washpo story from Wed.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday Jun 16 - 1:52pm
A Source close to @POTUS's outside counsel tells me the president hasn't been notified he's under investigation despite his recent tweet.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 8:39pm
Two sources tell me and @AlexNBCNews, @POTUS will visit the hospital where GOP Whip Scalise is staying tonight.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 2:18pm
In a powerful show of unity and strength in American Democracy, the congressional baseball game will go on as scheduled tomorrow.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 12:33pm
.@NancyPelosi says tomorrow they will go out and " cheer for our team" says the shooting is particularly tragic bc game is aimed at unity.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 12:24pm
Both @POTUS and @SpeakerRyan strike notes of bipartisanship in the wake of the shooting this am. Both call for country to come together.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 12:21pm
A solemn @SpeakerRyan says an attack on one "is an attack on all of us" while speaking on the House floor.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday Jun 9 - 11:58pm
Can you pick the actual Rosé?" #mezcal #negroniweek @ Columbia Room https://t.co/Kp4iOioL2e
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday Jun 9 - 3:07pm
On whether tapes exist @POTUS says: " I'll tell you about that in the very near future." #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 3:44pm
.@jasoninthehouse says @TGowdySC is "the right person for the job" of House Oversight chair. Gowdy was nominated to replace him. #nbcnews
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 3:35pm
An administration official tells me @POTUS watched the hearing on and off for better part of 90 minutes w/ legal counsel and advisers.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 12:02pm
Did @POTUS' actions amount to obstruction of justice: I don't know that's up to Bob Mueller to sort that out.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 12:00pm
When asked if Clinton would have fired him if she'd won, Comey says: "I don't know,I might have been."Calls October surprise: a painful time
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 11:53am
I'm told @POTUS started day in the Oval w/Tillerson, Mattis and other top officials talking about North Korea.Also expected to watch Comey.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 11:25am
Comey says he gave his memos to a good friend who is a Columbia law professor to give to the media after he saw POTUS' tweets about tapes.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 11:19am
Comey on that Dossier: I was briefing him on it because I knew it was about to launch. (I.E. about to break in the media).
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 11:06am
Comey says maybe he didn't have the "presence of mind" to raise alarms about statements by POTUS that troubled him. #ComeyTestimony #nbc
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 10:56am
When asked if he thinks Russia investigation played a role in the president firing him? Comey: Yes, because I've seen him say so. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 10:45am
Comey on why he wrote memos: "I was honestly concerned that he might lie about the nature of our conversation."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 10:43am
Comey: When U see the pic of me in the blue room, what the president whispered in my ear was: "I really look forward to working with you."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 10:36am
Big Revelation noted by @BraddJaffy https://t.co/IAW6u2a2gm
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Tuesday Jun 6 - 2:57pm
When asked if @POTUS has full confidence in his AG, @PressSec says he hasn't discussed the topic with POTUS. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday Jun 5 - 2:13pm
Breaking @SHSanders45 says @POTUS won't use executive privilege to block Comey's testimony. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 1 - 3:53pm
Summing up why he's pulling out of Paris, @POTUS says: " I was elected to represent the people of Pittsburgh not Paris." #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 1 - 3:39pm
.@POTUS says will try to negotiate a better deal on Paris or another accord. Calls the agreement " Draconian" #ParisAgreement #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 1 - 3:36pm
.@POTUS: In order to fulfill my solemn duty to the US and its citizens the United States will withdraw from the Paris accord. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 1 - 3:33pm
POTUS starts Paris announcement by paying respects to victims of the Manila attack.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday May 31 - 3:24pm
.@PressSec holds and off-cam gaggle today that lasted just over 11 minutes. Remarkably short given the enormity of the news-cycle. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday May 31 - 1:36pm
Six years ago, on this day, I began my extraordinary experience at the White House. Thank you to… https://t.co/ohYwYrq24I
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Tuesday May 30 - 3:39pm
Great scoop by @ckubeNBC: The U.S. has begun sending weapons to the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces https://t.co/RuHIxhEXwh via @nbcnews
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Tuesday May 30 - 3:18pm
After not briefing on-cam for 15 days @PressSec answers 19 minutes of questions. The press will undoubtedly have more q's tomorrow. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 29 - 12:26pm
On this Memorial Day, @POTUS visits Arlington Natl Cemetery's section 60, where veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are buried.#memorialday
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 29 - 11:23am
Yes trying to find out! We have inquiries out and will report back. Thank you! https://t.co/NE75LY9wNz
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 2:27pm
And that's a wrap! Honored to cover POTUS' first trip with this team. #sixchix #nbcwhu… https://t.co/Wd4e8Ddj9p
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 10:49am
The view from my room in Taormina! Next stop ... home. #nbcwhu #sixchix #sicily @ Taormina centro https://t.co/7RyO19Hu1v
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 9:31am
McMaster says not "concerned" by idea of back channel btw transition team and Russians if report true. Won't comment directly on new report.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 9:29am
When pressed by reporters on latest Russia twist, Cohn says his agenda here has been "overflowing."And "We're not going 2 comment on Jared."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 8:15am
Proud to do the 100th liveshot of the President's first foreign trip. It aired at 7 am… https://t.co/iv1K3VO4il
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday May 25 - 11:39am
A high-flying end to the day's events at NATO! #nbcwhu #sixchix #Nado@nato @ NATO https://t.co/tXToVi6dJU
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday May 25 - 10:55am
Speaking at NATO, @POTUS scolds those NATO allies who aren't paying 2% of GDP. Says its "not fair to the people and taxpayers of the US."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday May 25 - 10:39am
Speaking at NATO, @POTUS calls for a moment of silence for the victims of the Manchester attack.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday May 25 - 10:30am
An Amazing day indeed! NADO @ NATO! Thanks @locamama for capturing the moment. #sixchicks, #NBCWHU https://t.co/kCu37ebv3H
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday May 24 - 4:55am
Amazing morning broadcasting with the great lavanga in Rome! We're covering President Trump's… https://t.co/e8meRGBadC
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday May 24 - 2:43am
Bongiorno from the Vatican! My view as we report on the historic meeting between The Pope and… https://t.co/1Mkqnw0zvn
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 12:28pm
Reporting from Jerusalem today on President Trump's historic visit. Photocredit: @KellyO #nbcwhu… https://t.co/dOCMc9Cjbn
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 11:13am
After bilat, Netanyahu says: “the intelligence cooperation is terrific!” @POTUS adds he "never talked about Israel" during convo w/Russians.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 9:25am
President Trump becomes first sitting president to visit the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Israel. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 9:23am
.@POTUS visiting the Western Wall right now - one of the holiest sites in Israel. The First Lady, Ivanka and Son-in-law Jared are w/ him.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 3:40am
Wheels down in Tel Aviv where American and Israeli flags hang on the lamp posts. Heading to… https://t.co/IovmoQ671i
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 8:44pm
So amazing to celebrate @staceypklein's big 3-0 in Riyadh!! Wishing you the best year yet… https://t.co/m1ExG24XLm
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 11:00am
.@POTUS takes on Iran. Says it spreads "destruction and chaos" across the region. Saudi Arabia wants U.S. to be tougher on Iran. #NBCWHU
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:57am
Yet another sign of POTUS' shift in tone in this speech as he calls on the Muslim world to ramp up fight against Ex… https://t.co/ReVPXhN7vn
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:55am
.@POTUS stays away from inflammatory term: "radical islamic terrorism" instead calling it: "Islamic extremism." May reach broader audience.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:50am
.@POTUS's key msg to the muslim world about terrorists: Drive them out. Drive them out of your places of worship, your communities...
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:43am
President Trump's speech reflects a much softer tone. Casts the fight against extremism as a battle of "good versus evil." #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:41am
In Riyadh @POTUS says he hopes this "special gathering" will be the beginning of peace in the Middle East and maybe all over the world.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:35am
More from @POTUS: "ours is a coalition of nations who share the aim of stamping out extremism...."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:33am
.@POTUS speaking in Riyadh: "Today we begin a new chapter that will bring lasting benefits to all of our citizens." # NBCWHU
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 20 - 10:39am
Mic check as we await a presser from top US and Saudi officials. #nbcwhu @ Courtyard by Marriott… https://t.co/RZjJOoiQ3a
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 20 - 9:08am
A WH Official tells me the report they're looking into impeachment procedures out of an abundance of caution "is not true." #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 20 - 8:43am
A pic of me and the great Kelly O at our live location in Riyadh! It's a cool 107 degrees! Day… https://t.co/KHCwOThbuz
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday May 19 - 3:13pm
The view from our press plane moments after landing in Riyadh! My first foreign trip w/ @KellyO… https://t.co/wdA9YYXeoP
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday May 19 - 2:39pm
Wheels down Riyadh! Excited to cover the President's historic trip with these amazing ladies!… https://t.co/ugmX5luz15
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Wednesday May 17 - 3:37pm
You're the best .. thanks @MichaelLaRosaDC ! https://t.co/q9jcjePMmT
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Wednesday May 17 - 10:19am
Asked by @marykbruce if he still has full confidence in POTUS @SpeakerRyan says " I do." He called for full facts to my q's about Comey.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Tuesday May 16 - 2:23pm
In his weekly press conference @SenateMajLdr calls for " less drama" from the White House.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Monday May 15 - 5:50pm
McMaster ran into reporters after Washpo story on Russia broke and backed away smiling: "this is the last place in the world I wanted 2 be"
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Friday May 12 - 12:23pm
Contradicting @POTUS, Clapper tells @mitchellreports:I don't know if there was collusion or not (bt trump camp and Russia) nor should i have
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:44pm
.@POTUS tells @POTUS "I have no investments in Russia." #NBC
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:39pm
.@POTUS tells @LesterHoltNBC he was "surprised" Comey testified there was no evidence of wiretapping but wasn't angry.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:37pm
.@POTUS tells @LesterHoltNBC:There is no collusion between me and my campaign and the Russians. The Russians did not affect the vote.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:36pm
.@POTUS tells@LesterHoltNBC he didn't ask Comey to end the Russia investigation: "I want to find out if there was a problem w/ an election."
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:33pm
.@POTUS tells @LesterHoltNBC Comey is a "showboat" and "grandstander" but also says he's a big fan of the FBI.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 10:59am
Sure to drive the news today: @LesterHoltNBC's interview w/@POTUS. 1st interview since Comey fired. Full cvg tonight on @NBCNightlyNews.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Wednesday May 10 - 9:42am
more @SenateMajLdr says calls for new investigations only "impede" work that's already been done.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Wednesday May 10 - 9:40am
.@SenateMajLdr defends POTUS' decision to fire Comey, reminds everyone Dems were very critical of Comey.
2 days ago: Tuesday Aug 15 - 9:24am
And still efforting more info about this! https://t.co/gdan62e8Nx
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Aug 2 - 12:21pm
At 1:30pm @KellyannePolls & @IvankaTrump to hold event for military spouses. WH: Avg military spouse unemployment rate over decade: 20-25%
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Aug 2 - 10:39am
A WH official tells me @POTUS has signed the Russia sanctions bill.
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Aug 1 - 5:41pm
The Tuesday wardrobe memo at the White House! https://t.co/eXpOBCKmsv
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Aug 1 - 8:13am
Our take! What really happened to the 'Mooch' https://t.co/sohcneaR5e via @nbcnews
Kristen Welker
2 weeks ago: Friday Jul 28 - 11:39am
Spox for @POTUS44: "Affordable Care Act has always been about something bigger than politics - it's about the character of our country. "
Kristen Welker
3 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 26 - 7:16pm
I'm So excited to stay up late with my pal -- the best in the biz @mitchellreports! This will be FUN! https://t.co/CnU1vS2eQZ
Kristen Welker
3 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 26 - 2:43pm
Sarah Huckabee Sanders' first briefing as Press Secretary. In her opening remarks, Sanders noted… https://t.co/KljDlfFIMO
Kristen Welker
3 weeks ago: Friday Jul 21 - 2:29pm
New comms director Anthony Scaramucci announced Sarah Huckabee Sanders as new Press Secretary.
Kristen Welker
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 19 - 6:08pm
.@PeterAlexander confirms Jared Kushner will appear in a closed session before the Senate Intel Committee next Monday.
Kristen Welker
4 weeks ago: Tuesday Jul 18 - 1:01pm
.@POTUS on healthcare today: "when we finally get a chance to repeal & replace they don't take advantage of it...so that's disappointing."
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jul 18 - 10:44am
On day after GOP's latest attempt to repeal & replace O'care, @mike_pence: "Inaction is not an option. Congress needs to do its job now"
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jul 18 - 9:56am
On a day the repeal/replace effort suffers a major blow, the WH is holding yet another off-camera briefing. The last on-cam was June 29th.
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jul 11 - 5:10pm
Sad to miss this but I'm there in spirit! https://t.co/GVcX7TF5W8
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jul 11 - 1:34pm
A fmr Clinton Campaign official says news of Donald Trump Jr. emails "is the SNL version of what we always suspected was going on."
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Friday Jul 7 - 10:13am
At the G20, @POTUS tells Putin: "It's an honor to be with you." WH says no set agenda heading into the mtg. #G20
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Thursday Jun 29 - 11:45am
@SpeakerRyan on @POTUS' tweet: "it's not an appropriate comment." Also says it undercuts efforts to restore civility in American politics.
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Monday Jun 26 - 5:36pm
In the Rose Garden, President Trump quips that he and Prime Minister Modi have both made good… https://t.co/isUgnZFq8m
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Monday Jun 26 - 11:27am
A Trump official calls today's decision by SCOTUS to leave much of the travel ban place " a major legal event."
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Thursday Jun 22 - 11:15am
And when pressed on why she should keep her job, Pelosi ticked off a number of her perceived strengths: " I'm a mas… https://t.co/lGZFCVuiDL
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 20 - 11:37pm
Thank you #U2 for an amazing show! #u2thejoshuatree2017 #schoolnight #curfew @ FedExField https://t.co/Ko4dumg9up
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 20 - 9:21pm
Bono tells the crowd for those on the right and the left and the middle... you are welcome here… https://t.co/m7eytZbuug
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 20 - 4:57pm
Welcome @carolelee! This is great news for @NBCNews! Look forward to celebrating! https://t.co/leWiwbgLMH
Kristen Welker
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 20 - 2:20pm
At 1st briefing in a week, @PressSec can't say if @POTUS thinks Russia meddled in US election, something 16 intel agencies have confirmed.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday Jun 16 - 2:05pm
A source close to @POTUS' outside counsel says he wasn't confirming the investigation but rather referencing a washpo story from Wed.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday Jun 16 - 1:52pm
A Source close to @POTUS's outside counsel tells me the president hasn't been notified he's under investigation despite his recent tweet.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 8:39pm
Two sources tell me and @AlexNBCNews, @POTUS will visit the hospital where GOP Whip Scalise is staying tonight.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 2:18pm
In a powerful show of unity and strength in American Democracy, the congressional baseball game will go on as scheduled tomorrow.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 12:33pm
.@NancyPelosi says tomorrow they will go out and " cheer for our team" says the shooting is particularly tragic bc game is aimed at unity.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 12:24pm
Both @POTUS and @SpeakerRyan strike notes of bipartisanship in the wake of the shooting this am. Both call for country to come together.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday Jun 14 - 12:21pm
A solemn @SpeakerRyan says an attack on one "is an attack on all of us" while speaking on the House floor.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday Jun 9 - 11:58pm
Can you pick the actual Rosé?" #mezcal #negroniweek @ Columbia Room https://t.co/Kp4iOioL2e
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday Jun 9 - 3:07pm
On whether tapes exist @POTUS says: " I'll tell you about that in the very near future." #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 3:44pm
.@jasoninthehouse says @TGowdySC is "the right person for the job" of House Oversight chair. Gowdy was nominated to replace him. #nbcnews
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 3:35pm
An administration official tells me @POTUS watched the hearing on and off for better part of 90 minutes w/ legal counsel and advisers.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 12:02pm
Did @POTUS' actions amount to obstruction of justice: I don't know that's up to Bob Mueller to sort that out.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 12:00pm
When asked if Clinton would have fired him if she'd won, Comey says: "I don't know,I might have been."Calls October surprise: a painful time
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 11:53am
I'm told @POTUS started day in the Oval w/Tillerson, Mattis and other top officials talking about North Korea.Also expected to watch Comey.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 11:25am
Comey says he gave his memos to a good friend who is a Columbia law professor to give to the media after he saw POTUS' tweets about tapes.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 11:19am
Comey on that Dossier: I was briefing him on it because I knew it was about to launch. (I.E. about to break in the media).
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 11:06am
Comey says maybe he didn't have the "presence of mind" to raise alarms about statements by POTUS that troubled him. #ComeyTestimony #nbc
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 10:56am
When asked if he thinks Russia investigation played a role in the president firing him? Comey: Yes, because I've seen him say so. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 10:45am
Comey on why he wrote memos: "I was honestly concerned that he might lie about the nature of our conversation."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 10:43am
Comey: When U see the pic of me in the blue room, what the president whispered in my ear was: "I really look forward to working with you."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 8 - 10:36am
Big Revelation noted by @BraddJaffy https://t.co/IAW6u2a2gm
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Tuesday Jun 6 - 2:57pm
When asked if @POTUS has full confidence in his AG, @PressSec says he hasn't discussed the topic with POTUS. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday Jun 5 - 2:13pm
Breaking @SHSanders45 says @POTUS won't use executive privilege to block Comey's testimony. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 1 - 3:53pm
Summing up why he's pulling out of Paris, @POTUS says: " I was elected to represent the people of Pittsburgh not Paris." #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 1 - 3:39pm
.@POTUS says will try to negotiate a better deal on Paris or another accord. Calls the agreement " Draconian" #ParisAgreement #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 1 - 3:36pm
.@POTUS: In order to fulfill my solemn duty to the US and its citizens the United States will withdraw from the Paris accord. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday Jun 1 - 3:33pm
POTUS starts Paris announcement by paying respects to victims of the Manila attack.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday May 31 - 3:24pm
.@PressSec holds and off-cam gaggle today that lasted just over 11 minutes. Remarkably short given the enormity of the news-cycle. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday May 31 - 1:36pm
Six years ago, on this day, I began my extraordinary experience at the White House. Thank you to… https://t.co/ohYwYrq24I
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Tuesday May 30 - 3:39pm
Great scoop by @ckubeNBC: The U.S. has begun sending weapons to the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces https://t.co/RuHIxhEXwh via @nbcnews
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Tuesday May 30 - 3:18pm
After not briefing on-cam for 15 days @PressSec answers 19 minutes of questions. The press will undoubtedly have more q's tomorrow. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 29 - 12:26pm
On this Memorial Day, @POTUS visits Arlington Natl Cemetery's section 60, where veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are buried.#memorialday
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 29 - 11:23am
Yes trying to find out! We have inquiries out and will report back. Thank you! https://t.co/NE75LY9wNz
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 2:27pm
And that's a wrap! Honored to cover POTUS' first trip with this team. #sixchix #nbcwhu… https://t.co/Wd4e8Ddj9p
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 10:49am
The view from my room in Taormina! Next stop ... home. #nbcwhu #sixchix #sicily @ Taormina centro https://t.co/7RyO19Hu1v
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 9:31am
McMaster says not "concerned" by idea of back channel btw transition team and Russians if report true. Won't comment directly on new report.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 9:29am
When pressed by reporters on latest Russia twist, Cohn says his agenda here has been "overflowing."And "We're not going 2 comment on Jared."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 27 - 8:15am
Proud to do the 100th liveshot of the President's first foreign trip. It aired at 7 am… https://t.co/iv1K3VO4il
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday May 25 - 11:39am
A high-flying end to the day's events at NATO! #nbcwhu #sixchix #Nado@nato @ NATO https://t.co/tXToVi6dJU
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday May 25 - 10:55am
Speaking at NATO, @POTUS scolds those NATO allies who aren't paying 2% of GDP. Says its "not fair to the people and taxpayers of the US."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday May 25 - 10:39am
Speaking at NATO, @POTUS calls for a moment of silence for the victims of the Manchester attack.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Thursday May 25 - 10:30am
An Amazing day indeed! NADO @ NATO! Thanks @locamama for capturing the moment. #sixchicks, #NBCWHU https://t.co/kCu37ebv3H
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday May 24 - 4:55am
Amazing morning broadcasting with the great lavanga in Rome! We're covering President Trump's… https://t.co/e8meRGBadC
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Wednesday May 24 - 2:43am
Bongiorno from the Vatican! My view as we report on the historic meeting between The Pope and… https://t.co/1Mkqnw0zvn
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 12:28pm
Reporting from Jerusalem today on President Trump's historic visit. Photocredit: @KellyO #nbcwhu… https://t.co/dOCMc9Cjbn
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 11:13am
After bilat, Netanyahu says: “the intelligence cooperation is terrific!” @POTUS adds he "never talked about Israel" during convo w/Russians.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 9:25am
President Trump becomes first sitting president to visit the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Israel. #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 9:23am
.@POTUS visiting the Western Wall right now - one of the holiest sites in Israel. The First Lady, Ivanka and Son-in-law Jared are w/ him.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Monday May 22 - 3:40am
Wheels down in Tel Aviv where American and Israeli flags hang on the lamp posts. Heading to… https://t.co/IovmoQ671i
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 8:44pm
So amazing to celebrate @staceypklein's big 3-0 in Riyadh!! Wishing you the best year yet… https://t.co/m1ExG24XLm
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 11:00am
.@POTUS takes on Iran. Says it spreads "destruction and chaos" across the region. Saudi Arabia wants U.S. to be tougher on Iran. #NBCWHU
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:57am
Yet another sign of POTUS' shift in tone in this speech as he calls on the Muslim world to ramp up fight against Ex… https://t.co/ReVPXhN7vn
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:55am
.@POTUS stays away from inflammatory term: "radical islamic terrorism" instead calling it: "Islamic extremism." May reach broader audience.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:50am
.@POTUS's key msg to the muslim world about terrorists: Drive them out. Drive them out of your places of worship, your communities...
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:43am
President Trump's speech reflects a much softer tone. Casts the fight against extremism as a battle of "good versus evil." #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:41am
In Riyadh @POTUS says he hopes this "special gathering" will be the beginning of peace in the Middle East and maybe all over the world.
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:35am
More from @POTUS: "ours is a coalition of nations who share the aim of stamping out extremism...."
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Sunday May 21 - 10:33am
.@POTUS speaking in Riyadh: "Today we begin a new chapter that will bring lasting benefits to all of our citizens." # NBCWHU
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 20 - 10:39am
Mic check as we await a presser from top US and Saudi officials. #nbcwhu @ Courtyard by Marriott… https://t.co/RZjJOoiQ3a
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 20 - 9:08am
A WH Official tells me the report they're looking into impeachment procedures out of an abundance of caution "is not true." #nbcwhu
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Saturday May 20 - 8:43am
A pic of me and the great Kelly O at our live location in Riyadh! It's a cool 107 degrees! Day… https://t.co/KHCwOThbuz
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday May 19 - 3:13pm
The view from our press plane moments after landing in Riyadh! My first foreign trip w/ @KellyO… https://t.co/wdA9YYXeoP
Kristen Welker
2 months ago: Friday May 19 - 2:39pm
Wheels down Riyadh! Excited to cover the President's historic trip with these amazing ladies!… https://t.co/ugmX5luz15
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Wednesday May 17 - 3:37pm
You're the best .. thanks @MichaelLaRosaDC ! https://t.co/q9jcjePMmT
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Wednesday May 17 - 10:19am
Asked by @marykbruce if he still has full confidence in POTUS @SpeakerRyan says " I do." He called for full facts to my q's about Comey.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Tuesday May 16 - 2:23pm
In his weekly press conference @SenateMajLdr calls for " less drama" from the White House.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Monday May 15 - 5:50pm
McMaster ran into reporters after Washpo story on Russia broke and backed away smiling: "this is the last place in the world I wanted 2 be"
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Friday May 12 - 12:23pm
Contradicting @POTUS, Clapper tells @mitchellreports:I don't know if there was collusion or not (bt trump camp and Russia) nor should i have
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:44pm
.@POTUS tells @POTUS "I have no investments in Russia." #NBC
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:39pm
.@POTUS tells @LesterHoltNBC he was "surprised" Comey testified there was no evidence of wiretapping but wasn't angry.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:37pm
.@POTUS tells @LesterHoltNBC:There is no collusion between me and my campaign and the Russians. The Russians did not affect the vote.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:36pm
.@POTUS tells@LesterHoltNBC he didn't ask Comey to end the Russia investigation: "I want to find out if there was a problem w/ an election."
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 6:33pm
.@POTUS tells @LesterHoltNBC Comey is a "showboat" and "grandstander" but also says he's a big fan of the FBI.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Thursday May 11 - 10:59am
Sure to drive the news today: @LesterHoltNBC's interview w/@POTUS. 1st interview since Comey fired. Full cvg tonight on @NBCNightlyNews.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Wednesday May 10 - 9:42am
more @SenateMajLdr says calls for new investigations only "impede" work that's already been done.
Kristen Welker
3 months ago: Wednesday May 10 - 9:40am
.@SenateMajLdr defends POTUS' decision to fire Comey, reminds everyone Dems were very critical of Comey.