By webmaster 
As of February 12, 2026 (late evening EST), President Donald Trump spent the day at the White House in Washington, D.C., focused on official duties and major policy announcements.His public schedule included:
- Morning: Received his daily Intelligence Briefing in the Oval Office (closed press).
- Afternoon: Made a high-profile announcement in the Roosevelt Room alongside EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, formally rescinding the 2009 EPA “endangerment finding” on greenhouse gases. This Obama-era determination classified CO2 and other emissions as threats to public health, enabling federal regulation of vehicle, factory, and other emissions. Trump described it as “the single largest deregulatory action in American history,” aimed at reducing costs for consumers and the auto industry, while critics (including California officials) called it a betrayal of science and public health, labeling the GOP the “pro-pollution party.” The move eliminates key climate pollution rules and is expected to face legal challenges.
- Other activities: Convened two separate policy meetings in the Oval Office (details not publicly specified). There was also a press briefing by White House staff earlier in the day.
Additionally, the administration (via Border Czar Tom Homan) announced the wind-down of the controversial “Operation Metro Surge” immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota/Minneapolis. This followed months of protests, arrests, and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, which drew intense scrutiny. Homan called it a success but noted a drawdown was already underway, with Trump reportedly agreeing to end it partly due to negative media coverage.Other context from the day:
- Ongoing tensions with Democrats over homeland security funding (risk of partial shutdown) after a bill failed in the Senate.
- No major travel or out-of-town events; he remained in-town at the White House.
- On Truth Social (@realDonaldTrump), no new posts appear specifically from today detailing personal activities (last notable activity referenced from yesterday or earlier, including unrelated posts like tariffs on Iran dealings). No X/Twitter activity from his account today based on searches.
This aligns with a busy day centered on deregulation (climate rollback) and immigration adjustments amid broader policy pushes. For real-time updates, check whitehouse.gov, his Truth Social, or major news outlets like NYT, PBS, or AP, as developments (e.g., reactions to the EPA move) continue into the evening.