Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on President Trump's Executive Order: "Addressing the Threat Posed by Applications and other Software Developed or Controlled by Chinese Companies" | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 5, 2021)
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O.) titled, “Addressing the Threat Posed by Applications and other Software Developed or Controlled by Chinese Companies.”
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement in response:
"Consistent with the authorities designated to the Secretary of Commerce from the President, I have directed my Department to begin implementing the E.O.’s directives, including identifying prohibited transactions related to certain Chinese connected software applications. I stand with President Trump’s commitment to protecting the privacy and security of Americans from threats posed by the Chinese C...
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Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on President Trump's Executive Order
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Trump Administration Purchases additional 100 Million Doses of COVID-19 Investigational Vaccine from Pfizer
Trump Administration Purchases additional 100 Million Doses of COVID-19 Investigational Vaccine from Pfizer | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release: December 23, 2020) The Trump Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DOD), will purchase an additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer. On Dec. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the vaccine for emergency use and doses began shipping immediately. The vaccine is being provided at no cost to Americans. Vaccine administration costs for private-sector administration partners are covered by healthcare payers: private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, and HHS’s program to cover COVID-19 costs for the uninsured which is reimbursing the provider at Medicare rates from the provider relief fund. Under the agreement, Pfizer will manufacture and deliver up to 100 m... -
Trump Administration Purchases additional 100 Million Doses of COVID-19 Investigational Vaccine from Moderna
Trump Administration Purchases additional 100 Million Doses of COVID-19 Investigational Vaccine from Moderna |site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release: December 11, 2020)
The Trump Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DoD), will purchase an additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine candidate, called mRNA-1273, from Moderna.
If authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use as outlined in agency guidance, doses of the vaccine will begin shipping immediately. The vaccine would be provided at no cost to Americans. Vaccine administration costs for private-sector administration partners will be covered by healthcare payers: private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, and an HHS program to cover COVID-19 costs for the uninsured which is reimbursing the provider at Medicare rates from the... -
Trump Administration Establishes Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Trump Administration Establishes Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior [DOI] press release: December 10, 2020)
Washington - - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced the establishment of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi as the 423rd unit of the National Park System. The monument was authorized by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (P.L. 116-9), which was signed by President Trump on March 12, 2019.
Home of Medgar and Myrlie Evers in Jackson, Mississippi (Photo by NPS)
Acquired by the National Park Service (NPS) by way of conveyance from... -
Trump Administration, DHS Set New Standards for American Leadership in Space
Trump Administration, DHS Set New Standards for American Leadership in Space | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security press release: December 9, 2020) Washington, D.C. – The Trump Administration and the National Space Council recognize the opportunities for continued American prosperity and innovation afforded by U.S. space activities and today announced the release of the National Space Policy. The policy is President Trump’s direction for all U.S. space activities and reaffirms the Nation’s interest to act responsibly in space to ensure the safety, stability, security, and long-term sustainability of space activities. Under President Trump’s leadership, this will create new economic opportunities for the commercial space sector as well as the promotion of American values through American technology and innovation. The policy builds upon over 50 years of U.S. principles for responsible space activities and brings America’s ... -
Trump Administration Announces Completion of Arlington Memorial Bridge Renovations
Trump Administration Announces Completion of Arlington Memorial Bridge Renovations | site |
(Information contained in Federal Highway Administration [FHWA] press release: December 4, 2020) Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the completion of renovations made over the last three years to the Arlington Memorial Bridge. The $227 million project relied on $104 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), $90 million in “Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-Term Achievement of National Efficiencies” (FASTLANE) grant funds, and $33 million from the National Park Service. “I am sure the commuters of this region are gratified to learn of the completion of renovations to the beautiful and iconic Arlington Memorial Bridge - thanks to the Federal Highway Administration and our federal partners for all their work!” said U.S. Transportatio... -
Trump Administration Disburses More than 8 Billion Dollars from 2020 Energy Production
Trump Administration Disburses More than $8 Billion from 2020 Energy Production | site |
DOI says it was a 30% increase in comparison to 2016
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior [DOI] press release: December 4, 2020)
Washington - - U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced today that Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) disbursed $8.08 billion in Fiscal Year 2020 from energy production on offshore areas and federal and American Indian lands. Despite this year’s pandemic, this still represents an increase of approximately 30% compared to 2016 disbursements made at the end of the previous Administration. “President Trump signed the single largest investment in our public lands with the Great American Outdoors Act, which was historic in fully and permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Revenues from energy production provide the funding for the LWC... -
Trump Administration Announces New Half Billion Incentive Payment Distribution to Nursing Homes
Trump Administration Announces New Half Billion Incentive Payment Distribution to Nursing Homes | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] press release: December 7, 2020) Today, the Trump Administration, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is announcing it will distribute $523 million in second round performance payments to over 9,000 nursing homes. These nursing homes are being rewarded for successfully reducing COVID-19 related infections and deaths between September and October. "As we approach the rollout of safe and effective vaccines for our most vulnerable, we continue the innovative program we created this year to incentivize and assist nursing homes in battling COVID-19 and applying the right infection control practices," said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. "This half a billion dollars in incentive payments w... -
Trump Administration Finalizes Policies to Give Medicare Beneficiaries More Choices around Surgery
Trump Administration Finalizes Policies to Give Medicare Beneficiaries More Choices around Surgery | site |
(Information contained in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services press release: December 2, 2020) Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is finalizing policy changes that will give Medicare patients and their doctors greater choices to get care at a lower cost in an outpatient setting. The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rules will increase value for Medicare beneficiaries and reflect the agency’s efforts to transform the healthcare delivery system through competition and innovation. These changes implement the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors, and will take effect on January 1, 2021. “President Trump’s term in office has been marked by an unrelenting drive to level the playing field and boost competi... -
U.S. Department of Education Delivers on Trump Administrations STEM Strategy with Historic Investment
U.S. Department of Education Delivers on Trump Administrations STEM Strategy with Historic Investment | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release: November 17, 2020) Washington - - The U.S. Department of Education announced today that during the last fiscal year, it has invested $578 million to support high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for students through its discretionary and research grants. During a STEM education briefing, the Department reported strong progress in implementing the Administration's five-year STEM education strategy, including building on more than $819 million in STEM investments during fiscal years 2018 and 2019. "This Administration's strategic focus on STEM education will help expose America's students to new and exciting learning environments that will prepare them for in-demand, high-paying careers," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. "I'm grateful to... -
Trump Administration Partners with Chain and Independent Community Pharmacies to Increase Access to Future COVID-19 Vaccines
Trump Administration Partners with Chain and Independent Community Pharmacies to Increase Access to Future COVID-19 Vaccines| site |
(November 12, 2020) - - Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published the following information: To maximize access to COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the U.S. government’s partnerships with large chain pharmacies and networks that represent independent pharmacies and regional chains. Through the partnership with pharmacy chains, this program covers approximately 60 percent of pharmacies throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Through the partnerships with network administrators, independent pharmacies and regional chains will also be part of the federal pharmacy program, further increasing access to vaccine across the country—particularly in traditionally underserved areas. “Ensuring a... -
Trump Administration Returns Management and Protection of Gray Wolves to States and Tribes Following Successful Recovery Efforts
Trump Administration Returns Management and Protection of Gray Wolves to States and Tribes Following Successful Recovery Efforts| site |
(October 29, 2020) - - On October 29, 2020 the U.S. Department of the Interior published the following information:
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - More than 45 years after gray wolves were first listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Trump Administration and its many conservation partners are announcing the successful recovery of the gray wolf and its delisting from the ESA. U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt was at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to announce that state and tribal wildlife management agency professionals will resume responsibility for sustainable management and protection of delisted gray wolves in states with gray wolf populations, while the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) monitors the species for five years to ensure the continued success of the species. ... -
AFT, AFSCME, WSNA, and UNAC/UHCP Sue Trump Admin for allegedly Shelving Standard
AFT, AFSCME, WSNA, and UNAC/UHCP Sue Trump Admin for allegedly Shelving Standard That Would Protect America’s Healthcare Workers From Exposure to Infectious Diseases | site |
Unions Representing 500k+ Nurses, Health Professionals Demand Trump’s OSHA Stop Unconscionable Delay and Issue Workplace Protections Against COVID-19, Influenza, Ebola, and More
Unions say Trump’s OSHA Neglects Responsibilities as Flu Season Looms and COVID-19 Rages, Infecting 190k+ and Killing 750+ Healthcare Workers
(October 29, 2020) - - On October 29, 2020, the American Federation of Teachers published the following information:
San Francisco, CA — Today, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), and the United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) sued Labor Secretary... -
Trump Administration Provides Saliva Test at Surge Testing Site in Waco, TX
Trump Administration Provides Saliva Test at Surge Testing Site in Waco, TX | site |
Test Bolstered Through NIH Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADxSM) Initiative
(October 16, 2020) - - Today, October 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:
Starting today, communities that are part of the federal surge testing effort for COVID-19, supported by the Trump Administration, have a new option: a test that uses samples of saliva collected by spitting into a sterile container. Made by Fluidigm Corporation and supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the easy-to-use saliva test detects SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on a molecular level using a microfluidics platform. The accuracy of the test is comparable to other molecular-level tests of nasal swab samples, according to a clinical study conducted by the manufacturer. The U.S.... -
Trump Administration Welcomes Amazon to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
Trump Administration Welcomes Amazon to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions | site |
(October 16, 2020) - - Today, October 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the following information:
WASHINGTON (Oct. 16, 2020) — Today, on World Food Day, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed Amazon as a new member of the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. Champions are U.S. businesses and organizations that pledge to reduce food loss and waste in their own operations by 50 percent by the year 2030. The commitment and action of these businesses will help the U.S. move closer to the national goal, protect and save valuable resources, and improve food system efficiencies while reducing waste.
“The Trump Administration is leading the way in combating food waste, and the addition of Amazon to our Food Loss...
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Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on President Trump's Executive Order: "Addressing the Threat Posed by Applications and other Software Developed or Controlled by Chinese Companies" | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 5, 2021) Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O.) titled, “Addressing the Threat Posed by Applications and other Software Developed or Controlled by Chinese Companies.” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement in response: "Consistent with the authorities designated to the Secretary of Commerce from the President, I have directed my Department to begin implementing the E.O.’s directives, including identifying prohibited transactions related to certain Chinese connected software applications. I stand with President Trump’s commitment to protecting the privacy and security of Americans from threats posed by the Chinese C...01-05-2021, 10:38 PM -
Trump Administration Purchases additional 100 Million Doses of COVID-19 Investigational Vaccine from Pfizer | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release: December 23, 2020) The Trump Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DOD), will purchase an additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer. On Dec. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the vaccine for emergency use and doses began shipping immediately. The vaccine is being provided at no cost to Americans. Vaccine administration costs for private-sector administration partners are covered by healthcare payers: private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, and HHS’s program to cover COVID-19 costs for the uninsured which is reimbursing the provider at Medicare rates from the provider relief fund. Under the agreement, Pfizer will manufacture and deliver up to 100 m...12-24-2020, 06:06 PM -
Trump Administration Purchases additional 100 Million Doses of COVID-19 Investigational Vaccine from Moderna |site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release: December 11, 2020)
The Trump Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DoD), will purchase an additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine candidate, called mRNA-1273, from Moderna.
If authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use as outlined in agency guidance, doses of the vaccine will begin shipping immediately. The vaccine would be provided at no cost to Americans. Vaccine administration costs for private-sector administration partners will be covered by healthcare payers: private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, and an HHS program to cover COVID-19 costs for the uninsured which is reimbursing the provider at Medicare rates from the...12-11-2020, 10:00 PM -
Trump Administration Establishes Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior [DOI] press release: December 10, 2020)
Washington - - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced the establishment of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi as the 423rd unit of the National Park System. The monument was authorized by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (P.L. 116-9), which was signed by President Trump on March 12, 2019.
Home of Medgar and Myrlie Evers in Jackson, Mississippi (Photo by NPS)
Acquired by the National Park Service (NPS) by way of conveyance from...12-10-2020, 10:42 PM -
Trump Administration, DHS Set New Standards for American Leadership in Space | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security press release: December 9, 2020) Washington, D.C. – The Trump Administration and the National Space Council recognize the opportunities for continued American prosperity and innovation afforded by U.S. space activities and today announced the release of the National Space Policy. The policy is President Trump’s direction for all U.S. space activities and reaffirms the Nation’s interest to act responsibly in space to ensure the safety, stability, security, and long-term sustainability of space activities. Under President Trump’s leadership, this will create new economic opportunities for the commercial space sector as well as the promotion of American values through American technology and innovation. The policy builds upon over 50 years of U.S. principles for responsible space activities and brings America’s ...12-10-2020, 03:02 AM -
Trump Administration Announces Completion of Arlington Memorial Bridge Renovations | site |
(Information contained in Federal Highway Administration [FHWA] press release: December 4, 2020) Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the completion of renovations made over the last three years to the Arlington Memorial Bridge. The $227 million project relied on $104 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), $90 million in “Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-Term Achievement of National Efficiencies” (FASTLANE) grant funds, and $33 million from the National Park Service. “I am sure the commuters of this region are gratified to learn of the completion of renovations to the beautiful and iconic Arlington Memorial Bridge - thanks to the Federal Highway Administration and our federal partners for all their work!” said U.S. Transportatio...12-09-2020, 03:55 PM -
Trump Administration Disburses More than $8 Billion from 2020 Energy Production | site |
DOI says it was a 30% increase in comparison to 2016
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior [DOI] press release: December 4, 2020)
Washington - - U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced today that Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) disbursed $8.08 billion in Fiscal Year 2020 from energy production on offshore areas and federal and American Indian lands. Despite this year’s pandemic, this still represents an increase of approximately 30% compared to 2016 disbursements made at the end of the previous Administration. “President Trump signed the single largest investment in our public lands with the Great American Outdoors Act, which was historic in fully and permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Revenues from energy production provide the funding for the LWC...12-08-2020, 07:29 PM -
Trump Administration Announces New Half Billion Incentive Payment Distribution to Nursing Homes | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] press release: December 7, 2020) Today, the Trump Administration, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is announcing it will distribute $523 million in second round performance payments to over 9,000 nursing homes. These nursing homes are being rewarded for successfully reducing COVID-19 related infections and deaths between September and October. "As we approach the rollout of safe and effective vaccines for our most vulnerable, we continue the innovative program we created this year to incentivize and assist nursing homes in battling COVID-19 and applying the right infection control practices," said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. "This half a billion dollars in incentive payments w...12-07-2020, 03:19 PM -
Trump Administration Finalizes Policies to Give Medicare Beneficiaries More Choices around Surgery | site |
(Information contained in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services press release: December 2, 2020) Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is finalizing policy changes that will give Medicare patients and their doctors greater choices to get care at a lower cost in an outpatient setting. The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rules will increase value for Medicare beneficiaries and reflect the agency’s efforts to transform the healthcare delivery system through competition and innovation. These changes implement the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors, and will take effect on January 1, 2021. “President Trump’s term in office has been marked by an unrelenting drive to level the playing field and boost competi...12-05-2020, 10:47 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Delivers on Trump Administrations STEM Strategy with Historic Investment | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release: November 17, 2020) Washington - - The U.S. Department of Education announced today that during the last fiscal year, it has invested $578 million to support high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for students through its discretionary and research grants. During a STEM education briefing, the Department reported strong progress in implementing the Administration's five-year STEM education strategy, including building on more than $819 million in STEM investments during fiscal years 2018 and 2019. "This Administration's strategic focus on STEM education will help expose America's students to new and exciting learning environments that will prepare them for in-demand, high-paying careers," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. "I'm grateful to...11-20-2020, 01:37 AM -
Trump Administration Partners with Chain and Independent Community Pharmacies to Increase Access to Future COVID-19 Vaccines| site |
(November 12, 2020) - - Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published the following information: To maximize access to COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the U.S. government’s partnerships with large chain pharmacies and networks that represent independent pharmacies and regional chains. Through the partnership with pharmacy chains, this program covers approximately 60 percent of pharmacies throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Through the partnerships with network administrators, independent pharmacies and regional chains will also be part of the federal pharmacy program, further increasing access to vaccine across the country—particularly in traditionally underserved areas. “Ensuring a...11-12-2020, 07:00 PM -
Trump Administration Returns Management and Protection of Gray Wolves to States and Tribes Following Successful Recovery Efforts| site |
(October 29, 2020) - - On October 29, 2020 the U.S. Department of the Interior published the following information:
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - More than 45 years after gray wolves were first listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Trump Administration and its many conservation partners are announcing the successful recovery of the gray wolf and its delisting from the ESA. U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt was at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to announce that state and tribal wildlife management agency professionals will resume responsibility for sustainable management and protection of delisted gray wolves in states with gray wolf populations, while the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) monitors the species for five years to ensure the continued success of the species. ...11-09-2020, 08:29 PM -
AFT, AFSCME, WSNA, and UNAC/UHCP Sue Trump Admin for allegedly Shelving Standard That Would Protect America’s Healthcare Workers From Exposure to Infectious Diseases | site |
Unions Representing 500k+ Nurses, Health Professionals Demand Trump’s OSHA Stop Unconscionable Delay and Issue Workplace Protections Against COVID-19, Influenza, Ebola, and More
Unions say Trump’s OSHA Neglects Responsibilities as Flu Season Looms and COVID-19 Rages, Infecting 190k+ and Killing 750+ Healthcare Workers
(October 29, 2020) - - On October 29, 2020, the American Federation of Teachers published the following information:
San Francisco, CA — Today, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), and the United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) sued Labor Secretary...11-06-2020, 04:51 AM -
Trump Administration Provides Saliva Test at Surge Testing Site in Waco, TX | site |
Test Bolstered Through NIH Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADxSM) Initiative
(October 16, 2020) - - Today, October 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:
Starting today, communities that are part of the federal surge testing effort for COVID-19, supported by the Trump Administration, have a new option: a test that uses samples of saliva collected by spitting into a sterile container. Made by Fluidigm Corporation and supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the easy-to-use saliva test detects SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on a molecular level using a microfluidics platform. The accuracy of the test is comparable to other molecular-level tests of nasal swab samples, according to a clinical study conducted by the manufacturer. The U.S....10-21-2020, 11:05 PM -
Trump Administration Welcomes Amazon to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions | site |
(October 16, 2020) - - Today, October 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the following information:
WASHINGTON (Oct. 16, 2020) — Today, on World Food Day, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed Amazon as a new member of the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. Champions are U.S. businesses and organizations that pledge to reduce food loss and waste in their own operations by 50 percent by the year 2030. The commitment and action of these businesses will help the U.S. move closer to the national goal, protect and save valuable resources, and improve food system efficiencies while reducing waste.
“The Trump Administration is leading the way in combating food waste, and the addition of Amazon to our Food Loss...10-20-2020, 12:57 AM -
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services says Trump Administration Partners with CVS and Walgreens to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Vulnerable Americans in Long-Term Care Facilities Nationwide | site |
(October 16, 2020) - - Today, October 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:
To meet the Trump Administration's Operation Warp Speed (OWS) goals, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DoD exit disclaimer icon) today announced agreements with CVS and Walgreens to provide and administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities (LTCF) nationwide with no out-of-pocket costs. Protecting especially vulnerable Americans has been a critical part of the Trump Administration’s work to combat COVID-19, and LTCF residents may be part of the prioritized groups for initial COVID-19 vaccination efforts until there are enough...10-19-2020, 11:28 PM -
Trump Administration Drives Telehealth Services in Medicaid and Medicare | site |
(October 14, 2020) - - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published today, October 14, 2020, the following information: Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded the list of telehealth services that Medicare Fee-For-Service will pay for during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (PHE). CMS is also providing additional support to state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies in their efforts to expand access to telehealth. The actions reinforce President Trump’s Executive Order on Improving Rural Health and Telehealth Access to improve the health of all Americans by increasing access to better care. “Responding to President Trump’s Executive Order, CMS is taking action to increase telehealth adoption across the country,” said CMS Administrator Seema Verma. “Medicaid patients should not be ...10-16-2020, 09:06 PM -
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Trillion Trees Executive Order| site |
(October 13, 2020) - - Today, October 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the following information: (Washington, D.C., October 13, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement following President Trump signing the Executive Order Establishing the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council: “The Trillion Tree Executive Order signed today by President Trump further demonstrates the Administration’s commitment and leadership in ensuring our national forests are healthy and productive so they can continue to meet the needs of citizens and communities, both now and into the future,” said Secretary Sonny Perdue. “When I was growing up on my family farm, my father always taught me to appreciate that ‘when it comes to the land, we want to leave it better than we found it.’ The President’s Executive Order will do...10-14-2020, 07:49 PM -
Trump Administration Makes Major Investment to Increase Availability of Fast Molecular POC Test | site |
Federal investment will scale up portable molecular test and acquire for national use
(October 13, 2020) - - Today, October 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published the following information: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with the Department of Defense (DOD) awarded a $481 million Other Transaction Agreement to Cue Health, Inc. to expand U.S. production capacity for a cartridge-based point-of-care COVID-19 molecular test that produces results in about 20 minutes. This partnership with HHS and DOD will allow Cue to expand its industrial base and increase domestic production to 100,000 COVID-19 test kits per day by March 2021, and demonstrate this capacity through the delivery of six million COVID-19 tests and 30,000 instruments to the U.S. Government to support the...10-14-2020, 05:07 PM -
Trump Administration Announces $20 Billion in New Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding | site |
(October 1, 2020) - - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published today, October 1, 2020, the following information:
Today, under the leadership of President Trump, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is announcing $20 billion in new funding for providers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Under this Phase 3 General Distribution allocation, providers that have already received Provider Relief Fund payments will be invited to apply for additional funding that considers financial losses and changes in operating expenses caused by the coronavirus. Previously ineligible providers, such as those who began practicing in 2020 will also be invited to apply, and an expanded group of behavioral health providers confronting the emergence of increased mental...10-06-2020, 03:19 PM -
Remarks by President Trump on the Announcement of Guidance on Constitutional Prayer in Public Schools| site |
Issued on: January 16, 2020
(January 16, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. White House provided the following transcript of "Remarks by President Trump on the Announcement of Guidance on Constitutional Prayer in Public Schools". Oval Office 2:42 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. A couple of things happened today that are very exciting. The USMCA passed the Senate. It’s one of the biggest trade bills ever made. And then, yesterday, as you know, China passed, and that’s something that is extraordinary. And it’s going to have tremendous far-reaching effects, including our relationship, long term, with China, our farmers and manufacturers and bankers, and everybody. It’s jobs. It’s jobs like we’ve never seen before, and that’s going to be something very special. And USMCA today, which just passed by a very co...01-18-2020, 01:10 AM -
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Nomination of Lipps for FNCS Under Secretary| site |
(January 7, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the following information:
(Washington, D.C., January 7, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Brandon Lipps as Under Secretary of the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “It is critically important to have someone as qualified and experienced as Brandon Lipps to run our nation’s nutrition policy. I thank President Trump for nominating Brandon who has already been serving in an FNCS leadership position as Deputy Under Secretary,” Perdue said. “I encourage the Senate to swiftly confirm Brandon to lead such an important part of USDA’s duty to the American people, even though...01-10-2020, 01:40 AM -
President Trump Signs Executive Order Closing the Federal Government on Dec. 24| site |
(December 18, 2019) - - Today (December 18, 2019), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published the following information:
WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to close the Federal government on Dec. 24.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has released pay and leave guidance and FAQs with more information related to the Executive Order....12-21-2019, 03:14 PM -
U.S. Department of the Interior Applauds Trump Administration's Establishment of Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Native Task Force| site |
(November 26, 2019) - - The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) published (today, November 26, 2019) the following information:
WASHINGTON -Today, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order (Order), establishing the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives (Task Force), which will be co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and Attorney General William P. Barr.
Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
“President Trump has brought this issue out of the shadows and into the light -- focusing on public safety, justice and economic strength in previously forgotten American Indian and Alaska Native communities,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “At the Department...12-13-2019, 08:30 PM -
President Donald Trump Makes Selections for 2019 Presidential Rank Awards| site |
(November 14, 2019) - - Today (November 14, 2019), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published the following information: Washington, D.C.- President Donald Trump recently recognized the selection of this year’s recipients for the Presidential Rank Awards. This year, 146 members of the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior-Level (SL) and Scientific and Professional (ST) corps were selected by the President for their exceptional leadership, accomplishments and service over an extended period of time. The Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive and Distinguished Senior Professional may be awarded to no more than one percent of career members of the SES and SL/ST corps and includes a cash award of 35 percent of basic pay. The Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive and Meritorious Senior Professional may be awarded to no more than five percent of the...11-21-2019, 10:54 PM -
U.S. Department of the Interior says Energy Revenues and Disbursements Soar Under the Trump Administration | site |
Revenues and Disbursements Nearly Double FY 2016 Totals
(October 24, 2019) - - Today (October 24, 2019), the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) published the following information: WASHINGTON –– U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced today that the Department of the Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) disbursed $11.69 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 from energy production on federal and American Indian-owned lands and offshore areas. This represents a $2.76 billion increase in comparison to FY 2018, and is nearly double the disbursements allocated at the end of the previous Administration at $6.23 billion for FY 2016. States received $2.44 billion in disbursements, and more than $1 billion was disbursed to American Indian Tribes and individual Indian mineral owners. In addition, $1.76 bill...11-21-2019, 10:01 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Advances Trump Administration's STEM Investment Priorities | site |
Funding Will Prepare Students for Success in High-Demand Career Fields
(November 8, 2019) - - Today (November 8, 2019), the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Education announced today that it invested $540 million to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, including computer science, through discretionary and research grants in Fiscal Year 2019, in accordance with President Trump's directive to foster expanded opportunities in these in-demand career fields. "This Administration continues to make strategic investments in STEM education and is working to ensure that all Americans access to high-quality STEM education no matter where they are in their life-long learning journeys," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. "I'm thankful to the Pr...11-20-2019, 01:17 AM -
Senior Administration Officials Previewing Deputy Secretary Sullivan and White House Advisor Ivanka Trump’s Travel to Colombia, Argentina and Paraguay| site |
(August 30, 2019) - - Today (August 30, 2019), in a special briefing, the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson provided the following information:
MODERATOR: Good morning. Thank you for joining today’s on-background call. We’re pleased to have senior administration officials here today to discuss the travel of Deputy Secretary John Sullivan and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump to Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay.
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL ONE: Good morning. Thank you for joining today’s call. In support of the administration’s renewed agenda of engagement with the Western Hemisphere, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, joined by a high-level U.S. interagency delegation, will travel to Colombia, Argentina, and...09-03-2019, 07:28 AM -
U.S. Department of Education says Trump Administration to Automatically Forgive Federal Student Loan Debt for Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans| site |
Presidential Memorandum builds on Secretary DeVos’ efforts to provide relief for eligible borrowers
(August 21, 2019) - - Today (August 21, 2019), the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: LOUISVILLE, KY— Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum that will significantly streamline the process to erase federal student loan debt for totally and permanently disabled veterans. Through a process called Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge, veterans will now have their student loan debt discharged unless they decide to opt-out of the process. The Department anticipates notifying more than 25,000 eligible veterans and continuing the discharge process on a quarterly basis. The memorandum issued today builds on improvements to the TPD discharge pr...08-27-2019, 10:19 AM -
Trump Administration Issues Final Rules Protecting Conscience Rights in Health Insurance
(November 7, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published (today) the following information:
Today, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor released two final rules to provide conscience protections for Americans who have a religious or moral objection to health insurance that covers contraception methods. Under the Affordable Care Act, employer-provided health insurance plans are required to cover certain “preventative services” – which were defined through guidance by the Obama Administration as including all contraception methods approved by the Food and Drug Administration, including methods viewed by many as abortifacients, and sterilization procedures. In October 2017, the Trump Administration issued two interim final rules...11-10-2018, 04:09 AM -
Trump Administration Delivers Historic Progress on Offshore Wind
Continues to fulfill promise of a secure energy future for Americans
Washington, DC - - (October 18, 2018) - - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced three major developments in American offshore wind energy spanning from coast to coast. Continuing with the Trump Administration's all-of-the-above energy policy, the Secretary spoke at the American Wind Energy Association’s Offshore Wind Conference and announced 1.) much-anticipated wind auction in federal waters off the coast of Massachusetts; 2.) the environmental review of a proposed wind project offshore Rhode Island; and 3.) the next steps to a first-ever wind auction in federal waters off of California. “I'm very bullish on offshore wind, and harnessing this renewable resource is a big part of the...10-18-2018, 09:02 PM -
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen Statement on President Trump’s National Biodefense Strategy
(September 18, 2018) - - The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kirstjen M. Nielsen released the following statement in support of President Trump’s National Biodefense Strategy: “Biological threats—whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate in origin—are among the most serious threats facing the United States today. As part of the President’s efforts to better protect Americans, the National Biodefense Strategy sets the course for the U.S. to combat 21st century biothreats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stands ready to support the implementation of this strategy, in close coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services. “Late last year, I directed the formation of the DHS Office of Countering Weapons o...09-20-2018, 05:55 PM -
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Carolina
Washington, DC - - (September 15, 2018) - - The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Carolina to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence beginning on September 7, 2018, and continuing. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Beaufort, Brunswick, Carteret, Craven, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, and Pender counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and c...09-15-2018, 11:06 PM -
U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta and U.S. Small Business Administrator McMahon Discuss President Trump’s Support for American Job Creators
Chicago, IL - - (August 22, 2018) - - U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta and U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon discussed President Trump’s strong support for America’s small business job creators during a visit today to Superior Graphite, a small business manufacturer in Chicago. After a tour of the facility, Secretary Acosta and Administrator McMahon participated in a roundtable discussion with leaders from several small businesses. “President Trump’s pro-jobs policies have given American job creators the confidence to grow and hire. For the first time ever, job openings in America exceed the number of job seekers. Since the President’s election, 412,000 new manufacturing jobs have been created,” said Secretary Acosta. ...08-22-2018, 10:34 PM -
DHS Secretary Nielsen Statement on President Trump’s Intent to Nominate Ronald D. Vitiello to Serve as the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(August 6, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the following statement issued by DHS Secretary Nielsen: “I am pleased that President Trump intends to nominate Ronald D. Vitiello to serve as the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Since assuming the role of Deputy Director in late June, he has made clear his commitment to support the men and women of ICE, and ensure they are well-positioned to meet the demands of their incredibly challenging jobs. Deputy Director Vitiello’s leadership experience, combined with the unique perspective that comes from more than 30 years in law enforcement, makes him especially qualified to hold this important position. I encourage...08-14-2018, 06:39 AM -
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts
Washington, DC - - (August 10, 2018) - - United States President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration:
William Bookless of California, to be the Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration at the Department of Energy. Dr. Bookless received his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Wyoming in 1980. For the next 32 years, until 2012, he was a senior physicist at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He worked on a wide range of nuclear security topics as the Deputy Associate Director for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory nuclear weapons program and Associate Director for Safety and Environmental Protection, culminating with a two and a half ...08-11-2018, 12:35 AM -
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Azar Praises Trump Administration Expansion of Health Insurance Options
(June 19, 2018) - - HHS Secretary Alex Azar issued the following statement regarding the Department of Labor’s release of a final rule on the regulation of Association/Small Business Health Plans:
“This action by the Trump Administration will give more Americans access to affordable, high-quality health insurance coverage. Allowing small businesses and individuals to band together to offer new options is especially important because access to health insurance for employees of small businesses has narrowed over the years, including under the Affordable Care Act. We look forward to leading continued work across the Trump Administration to open up more options for affordable, accessible, private health coverage.”
Courtesy: U.S. Department...06-19-2018, 09:43 PM -
...President Trump meets Chairman Kim Jong Un
President Trump (June 12): "Chairman Kim has the chance to seize an incredible future for his people. Anyone can make war, but only the most courageous can make peace."
Press Conference by U.S President Donald J. Trump
June 12, 2018 Capella Hotel Singapore 4:15 P.M. SGT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. We appreciate it. We’re getting ready to go back. We had a tremendous 24 hours. We’ve had a tremendous three months, actually, because this has been going on for quite a while. That was a tape that we gave to Chairman Kim and his people, his representatives. And it captures a lot. It captures what could be done. An06-14-2018, 01:01 AM -
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Faith and Opportunity Initiative Executive Order
Washington, DC - - (May 3, 2018) - - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today praised President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order establishing the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative within the Office of the President. The Executive Order, which coincided with the National Day of Prayer, requires consultation with faith and community leaders to address such issues as poverty alleviation, religious liberty, strengthening marriage and family, education, solutions for substance abuse and addiction, crime prevention and reduction, prisoner reentry, and health and humanitarian services. It recognizes the tremendous ability of these organizations to serve individuals, families, and communities. Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “On this Na...05-04-2018, 06:53 AM -
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Joins President Trump at Jiatf-South to Discuss Efforts to Stop Drugs and Criminals from Entering Our Country
April 19, 2018
In order to discuss efforts to stop drugs and criminals from entering the U.S.A., this week Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen joined President Donald J. Trump and senior U.S. officials at the Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) in Key West, Florida. The purpose of the visit was to review the Administration’s ongoing efforts to combat transnational organized crime and stop illicit drugs from entering the United States. Secretary Nielsen reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to JIATF-S as well as the Department’s ongoing work with international partners to support the JIATF-S mission. During their visit, President Trump and Secretary Nielsen received an operational briefing an...04-19-2018, 10:38 PM -
Department of Homeland Security Statement on President Trump Visit to Border Wall Prototypes
March 14, 2018
Washington, DC - - (March 13, 2018) - - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Acting Chief of the Border Patrol Carla Provost, and Deputy Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan released the following statements after President Donald J. Trump received an operational briefing at the border wall prototypes in San Diego, California: “The border wall is only one of the tools we need to secure the border – the wall system also involves mission-ready agents, patrol roads, sensor technology, and support resources,” said Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen. “But importantly it also includes the ability to promptly remove illegal aliens, terrorists and criminals, closing often exploited loopholes in our immigration system. Aft...03-14-2018, 06:26 AM -
Statement from U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
Washington, DC - - (March 16, 2017) - - Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today in response to President Donald J. Trump’s budget proposal:
“President Trump’s discretionary budget plan released today focuses Treasury on our core missions of collecting revenue, managing the nation’s debt, protecting the financial system from threats, and combating financial crime and terrorism financing. It will ensure that we have the resources we need to enforce the nation’s tax laws, while investing in cybersecurity and prioritizing resources on initiatives that promote technology, efficiency and modernization across the agency.”
Information source: U.S. Department of the Treasury...03-27-2017, 02:58 AM -
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price Statement on President’s Budget Blueprint
Washington, DC - - (March 16, 2017) - - Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D., released the following statement today after the release of the President’s budget blueprint. "HHS is dedicated to fulfilling our department’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the American people. This budget supports that mission and will help ensure we are delivering critical services to our fellow citizens in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Part of that support involves a robust commitment to preventing waste, fraud and abuse across the department, particularly within the Medicare and Medicaid programs. We want to be sure that beneficiaries, who rely on these programs, receive the highest level of quality, accessibility, and choices. It also necessitates a streamlining of activities at our agencies to ensure we are prov...03-27-2017, 02:33 AM -
Statement from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Price on President Trump’s Address to Congress
(February 28, 2017)
Tonight, President Trump reassured the American people that help is on the way for those who are suffering as a result of the Affordable Care Act. The President called on Congress to repeal the law and replace it with reforms that will expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans. This message of relief and empowering Americans through patient-centered solutions stands in stark contrast to the defense of the status quo we unfortunately continue to hear from others. President Trump fully appreciates the dire state of our nation’s healthcare system as costs skyrocket and we see fewer choices. He understands that many Americans may have ‘coverage,’ but they don’t have care. As Secretary of HHS, I’m proud to work with President Trump and Congress to return healthcare decisions t...03-01-2017, 08:49 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Praises President Trump's Call to Increase Access to Quality Education for All Children
March 1, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 28, 2017) - - Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement after President Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress: Tonight, President Trump delivered on his promise to support school choice and offer students access to quality options. No child, regardless of their ZIP code or family income, should be denied access to quality education. For far too long, Washington has resisted calls by parents, students and teachers to enact meaningful reforms. Tonight’s speech marked a dramatic shift toward a future that puts the needs of our nation’s students first. Together, we can help our nation’s students: those trapped in underperforming schools and those slipping through the cracks. One of those students was Denisha M...03-01-2017, 02:19 PM -
Statement from U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on President Trump’s Speech to Joint Session of Congress
Washington, DC - - (February 28, 2017) - - Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today in response to President Donald J. Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress:
“President Trump’s plan to grow our economy will work because it focuses on a middle-income tax cut for working families and an end to regulations that are stifling job creation. We must simplify the tax code, reduce business tax rates, and make America competitive in the global economy. This administration will end the failed Obama-era policies that have held back economic growth for the last eight years, and unleash the new jobs and higher wages Americans desperately need and deserve.”
Information source: U.S. Department of the Treasury...02-28-2017, 11:37 PM -
Joint Statement from President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The White House, Washington, DC - - (February 10, 2017) - - President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held their first official meeting today in Washington D.C. and affirmed their strong determination to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance and economic relationship.
U.S.-Japan Alliance
The unshakable U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, prosperity, and freedom in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. commitment to defend Japan through the full range of U.S. military capabilities, both nuclear and conventional, is unwavering. Amid an increasingly difficult security environment in the Asia-Pacific region, the United States will strengthen its presence in the region, and Japan will assume larger roles and responsibilities in the alliance. The United States and Japan will continue to implement and expand defense...02-11-2017, 09:31 PM -
Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Abe of Japan in Joint Press Conference
The White House, Washington, DC - - (February 10, 2017)
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Prime Minister Abe, on behalf of the American people, I welcome you to the very famous White House. You honor us with your presence. This is one of our earliest visits from a foreign leader, and I am truly glad that it could be from such an important and steadfast ally. The bond between our two nations, and the friendship between our two peoples, runs very, very deep. This administration is committed to bringing those ties even closer. We are committed to the security of Japan and all areas under its administrative control, and to further strengthening our very crucial alliance. The U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Pacific region. It is important that both Japan and the United States continue to inve...02-11-2017, 09:20 PM -
U.S. President Donald J. Trump Engages in Call with President Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
February 10, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 9, 2017) - - President Donald J. Trump today spoke with President Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and emphasized the ongoing importance of the U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership and his support for the National Unity Government. The leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen the bilateral relationship in areas such as security, counterterrorism cooperation, and economic development.
The White House says President Trump looks forward to continuing a regular dialogue with President Ghani.
Information source: The White House, United States of America ...02-10-2017, 05:27 PM -
President Donald J. Trump Announces His Cabinet
February 8, 2018
Washington, DC - - (February 8, 2017) - - President Donald J. Trump today formally announced the 24 people who will be serving with him on his Cabinet. The positions and names announced are as follows:
Vice President Michael R. Pence
Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson
Secretary of the Treasury-designate Steven T. Mnuchin
Secretary of Defense James Mattis
Attorney General-designate Jeff Sessions
Secretary of the Interior-designate Ryan Zinke
Secretary of Agriculture-designate Sonny Perdue (announced)
Secretary of Commerce-designate Wilbur L. Ross, Jr.
Secretary of Labor-designate Andrew F. Puzder
Secretary of Health and Human Services-designate Thomas Price
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development-designate...02-08-2017, 10:33 AM