Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Jackson, Mississippi 11:05 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. And I do love Mississippi. It's a great place. And thank you, Governor Bryant, for that...
The President’s Weekly Address is now available to watch on YouTube , Facebook , and Twitter. Transcript: “Help me, Dad.” Those were the last words spoken by Kate Steinle as she lay dying on a San Francisco pier – a precious young...
Aboard Air Force One En Route Pensacola, Florida 6:15 P.M. EST MR. SHAH: The White House and the President are very excited about today's jobs report. It showed that the economy created 228,000 new jobs in the...
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Revision. (a) The National Credit Union Administration Board has...
“Tax reform has come a long way down the field; it’s time to get into the end zone.” By Jeffrey Kupfer Fox News December 8, 2017 After months of fits and starts, it looks like comprehensive tax reform is nearing the goal line. This would...
The United States is gravely concerned by the recent escalation in violence and continued dire humanitarian conditions in Yemen. We urge all parties to immediately cease hostilities, reenergize political talks, and end the...
SUBJECT: Delaying Submission of the Small Business Administration Report under the Trade Facilitation And Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015...
Roosevelt Room 1:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, this is an honor. You've been with us so long now. Anyway, I have no doubt. And it's going to be incredible what takes place. I want to start by thanking...
On Friday, December 8, 2017, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 123, which provides Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through Friday, December 22, 2017, and would...
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from wildfires...
East Room 7:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, I know for a fact there are a lot of happy people in this room. (Applause.) Jerusalem. Thank you. And Melania and I are thrilled to welcome you and so many wonderful friends to the White...
“A bigger economy means more jobs and higher wages for working Americans.... American families could finally get a real raise.” Families Across America Can Expect a Tax Cut By Adam Michel The National Interest December 6, 2017 Bold,...
First Lady Melania Trump visited Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., today to visit with patients, families and staff members. The tradition of First Lady visits to Children’s National dates back more than 60 years to First...
Oval Office 3:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. We're all here as a very friendly, well-unified group. It's a well-knit-together group of people. And we hope that we're going to make some great progress for...
Roosevelt Room 2:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: These are great men. Thank you for being with us. On this day, 76 years ago, more than 2,000 Americans were killed in a surprise attack on our homeland; hundreds more were injured. Battleships,...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:40 P.M. EST MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. Today is a solemn day of reflection across our nation, as we remember the “date which will live in infamy” when we were attacked at Pearl Harbor. As the...
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2017 - - - - - - - By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor those who perished in defense of our homeland and the veterans...
ISRAELI OFFICIALS Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu: “We’re profoundly grateful for the President for his courageous and just decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to prepare for the opening of the US...
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium Washington, D.C. 7:45 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Cathy, for that overly generous introduction. I will always cherish my time in the Congress of United States, like...
The following individuals to be Members of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council: • Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas • John Bel Edwards, Governor of the State of Louisiana • Phil Bryant, Governor of the State of...
Presidential Determination No. 2018-02 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Suspension of Limitations under the Jerusalem Embassy Act By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United...
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The foreign policy of the United States is grounded in principled realism, which begins with an honest acknowledgment of plain facts. With respect to the State of...
I have directed officials in my Administration to call the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to request that they completely allow food, fuel, water, and medicine to reach the Yemeni people who desperately need it. This must be...
Diplomatic Reception Room 1:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed...
Cabinet Room 11:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Thank you very much for being here. America is prospering again at home and being respected once again all over the world. However, we face many serious...
“My announcement today marks the beginning of a new approach to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.” – President Donald J. Trump RECOGNIZING JERUSALEM: President Donald J. Trump is following through on his promise to...
“The Trump Administration’s order not only ends federal overreach but restores power to local people. That’s a monumental and welcome change.” The Right Move on Monuments Editorial The Wall Street Journal December 5, 2017 President Trump...
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Gregory Slavonic to the Department of the Navy Gregory J. Slavonic of Oklahoma to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Mr. Slavonic most...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:18 P.M. EST MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. As you saw, the President just wrapped up a meeting in the Oval Office with four families from different parts of the country. They are veterans,...
Oval Office 2:12 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. We have four great families -- middle class. I guess at a certain point, you're going to be making so much money you don't really -- not going to know what to...
This week, West Wing Week takes a short break from our regularly scheduled programming to take you behind the scenes with the U.S. Embassy in Manila, to show you what it's like for folks working at a U.S. Embassy when POTUS comes to...
In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in...
For the first time since this outbreak was detected in West Africa in early 2014, the world has now gone over 40 consecutive days without a single reported Ebola case. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Guinea has...
In this week's address, the President and First Lady wished Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. They celebrated the values of the season, and in that spirit of gratitude honored all the brave men and women in uniform...
U.S. companies are most effective when they can rely on the same cybersecurity standards overseas as they do in the United States. Not only do common standards make it easier for product development and sales, companies can more easily...
Just in time for Christmas, the Obamas and the Bidens are sharing their favorite holiday music on Spotify with Americans celebrating the holidays around the country. "Holidays with the Obamas," curated by President Obama and...
"In America, we don’t have to simply accept things as they are. We have the power to change." President Obama There was a time when many of our brave men and women could serve on the frontlines of war, could make the ultimate sacrifice...