[STARLIT]

Mark Knoller-

Pres Trump gets a smile out of teasing reporters - saying he's decided on whether to pull our of Iran nuke deal - but won't reveal decision.

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WH says Pres Trump "had lengthy call" this morning with Mexico's Pres Pena Nieto, as his country responds to powerful earthquake.

.@PressSec says Pres Trump had a "separate extended call" with @FEMA_Brock for update on Hurricane Maria & also response to Irma & Jose.********************

In remarks to First Spouses from other countries, Melania Trump speaks of educating the world's children to have empathy and moral clarity.

Mrs Trump says more must be done to teach children to be "good stewards" of the world and "to honor the Golden Rule."

[STARLIT]

Thanks for the head-up Peabody.

Pres hails business potential of Africa. Tells African leaders: “I have so many friends going to your countries to get rich.”

Pres "deeply disturbed" by violence in South Sudan and the Congo. Calls for African-led peace process to address both situations.

Pres Trump announces he's sending UN Amb @nikkihaley to Africa to discuss violent conflicts and ways to resolve them.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

You know I love our FLOTUS, but this is the first outfit of hers I don’t really care for.

[hoosiermama]

Surely she was noticed in the dress ! No black today!