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Honoring the American History of the Great Lakes and Renaming Lake Ontario as Lake AmericaEditorial illustrationLIVE

Honoring the American History of the Great Lakes and Renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1 . Purpose and Policy . As I announced in Executive Order 14172 of January 20, 2025 (Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness), it is the policy of my Administration to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the American people and the rich heritage of our history by naming great natural landmarks for our shared achievements. The United States is the greatest protector of the Great Lakes, including the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario. Without the security and investment provided by the United States, this freshwater system would not be open for shipping, recreation, and responsible use to the same extent as it is today. The United States Coast Guard supplies 9 of the 11 ice breaking vessels on the Great Lakes, securing commercial shipping lanes free of charge. The United States has invested nearly $4 billion in protecting the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem in the last decade, while Canada has invested far less in similar initiatives over the same period. Sec . 2 . Lake America . (a) The body of water currently known as Lake Ontario is a tremendous asset to the United States and part of our Nation’s heritage. With…

August 27, 2026Original source
President Trump Delivers for Texas: Lower Taxes, Border Security, and Jobs Coming HomeEditorial illustrationLIVE

President Trump Delivers for Texas: Lower Taxes, Border Security, and Jobs Coming Home

Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to Texas with a record to match the visit: tax relief in workers’ pockets, the most secure border in a generation, safer streets, and a surge of private investment creating new American jobs across the state. President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts put money back in Texans’ pockets. No Tax on Overtime: Approximately one in four Texas workers no longer pay federal income taxes on qualifying overtime pay. No Tax on Social Security: About four million Texas seniors benefit from the new senior deduction. Bigger Refunds: Texas taxpayers saw average refunds of $4,344 — the second-highest in the nation. Rural Health Investments: Texas secured about $281 million in first-year Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Protecting Jobs and Wages: The Working Families Tax Cuts safeguarded 547,000 Texas jobs, $107 billion in state GDP, and $51 billion in workers’ wages. Violent crime is falling across the state as a result of President Trump’s law-and-order agenda. Violent crime fell 13% last year, including a 13% drop in murder and 11% drop in rape. The top 25 most…

August 27, 2026Original source
NEVER SURRENDER: Karoline Leavitt’s Historic Tenure as White House Press SecretaryEditorial illustrationLIVE

NEVER SURRENDER: Karoline Leavitt’s Historic Tenure as White House Press Secretary

Today, Karoline Leavitt completes her final day as the 36th White House Press Secretary — the youngest person to ever hold the position and among the best ever to do it. She leaves the James S. Brady Briefing Room after a tenure defined by command, clarity, and an unrelenting defense of President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. President Trump called her “one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office” — and that’s the legacy she leaves behind. She refused to let reporters turn the briefing room into a stage for activism: “You’re a left-wing hack. You’re not a reporter. You’re posing in this room as a journalist… You and the people in the media who have such biases but fake like you’re a journalist — you shouldn’t even be sitting in that seat.” She rejected questions that didn’t deserve the dignity of longer replies: “What a stupid question.” She responded with facts: “All of them — because they illegally broke our nation’s laws and therefore, they are criminals.” She declared this…

August 27, 2026Original source
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Ensures Affordable Beef for the American ConsumerEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Ensures Affordable Beef for the American Consumer

ADDRESSING BEEF AFFORDABILITY WITH TARGETED ACTION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to temporarily increase the quantity of lean beef trimmings that are imported with no above-quota tariff to ensure affordable beef for American consumers in light of current supply challenges. This action includes key safeguards to maximize cost savings while protecting American ranchers from foreign imports and giving space for American ranchers to grow the domestic herd. The Proclamation temporarily expands the existing quantity of lean beef trimmings that are subject to an in-quota tariff rate, to produce ground beef, allowing trading partners eligible to ship beef to the United States to take advantage of lower, in-quota tariff rates. This expanded quota has the following limitations: It only applies for 90 days, beginning on September 1, 2026. It only allows 100,000 tons per month. (USDA projects U.S. beef production in 2026 to be over 11 million tons.) It only applies to lean beef trimmings to combine with U.S. beef for ground beef. It encourages beef to be sold at a 25% discount from the going import price.…

August 26, 2026Original source
Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American ConsumerEditorial illustrationLIVE

Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1. In Proclamation 11010 of February 6, 2026 (Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer), I found that cattle ranchers in the United States have played, and continue to play, an integral role in food production for the United States; that the United States is the world’s largest consumer of beef and is a large importer of beef; that, because of recent circumstances, beef prices have increased unreasonably for United States consumers; that imports into the United States of certain beef products, including lean beef trimmings, are currently subject to the United States tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for beef; and that the United States supply of lean beef trimmings or directly competitive or substitutable agricultural products will be inadequate to meet domestic demand at reasonable prices because of a natural disaster and major national market disruption. Accordingly, in Proclamation 11010, I took action to address the elevated beef prices for United States consumers, including the elevated price of ground beef. Specifically, I increased the in-quota amount for lean beef trimmings from Argentina…

August 26, 2026Original source
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares a National Emergency to Secure America’s Bulk-Power SystemEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares a National Emergency to Secure America’s Bulk-Power System

SECURING AMERICA’S BULK-POWER SYSTEM: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to protect the security, integrity, and reliability of bulk-power system electric equipment used in the United States, particularly from interference by foreign actors. The Order declares a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act with respect to the unusual and extraordinary foreign threat to the United States involving bulk-power systems produced abroad that may present national security vulnerabilities. To deal with the threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the Order, among other things, generally prohibits certain foreign-produced bulk-power system electric equipment, including associated critical software and digital capabilities that could pose cybersecurity or operational risks, from being purchased or installed in the United States, or appropriately conditions such purchases and installations to address those risks. The Order focuses on transactions involving foreign nationals that pose an undue risk of sabotage, unauthorized access, or other disruption, an undue risk of catastrophic effects on the security or resiliency of U.S. critical infrastructure, or an unacceptable…

August 26, 2026Original source
Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk-Power SystemEditorial illustrationLIVE

Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk-Power System

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq .) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq .) (NEA), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby determine and order: Section 1 . National Emergency . As President of the United States, my highest duty is protecting the national security, foreign policy, and economy of this country. Certain foreign actors are increasingly creating and exploiting vulnerabilities in the United States bulk-power system, which provides the electricity that supports our national defense, vital emergency services, critical infrastructure, and economy. During my first term, I found that the bulk-power system could be a target of those seeking to commit malicious acts against the United States, including malicious cyber activities, because of the significant risks that a successful attack would have on our economy, human health and safety, and national defense. Since my first term, the threat to the United States regarding foreign supply…

August 26, 2026Original source
Fifth Anniversary of the Attack at Abbey GateEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fifth Anniversary of the Attack at Abbey Gate

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA At 5:36 p.m. on August 26, 2021, a lone ISIS-K terrorist pressed into the crowd at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan, and detonated a body-worn bomb. The terrorist was one of the thousands of prisoners released by the Taliban just 2 months earlier. As a result, 13 American service members were killed, 45 were wounded, and more than 160 civilians were injured. As a Nation, it is our sacred duty to honor — with the deepest respect and reverence — the men and women in uniform who gave their lives that day, to remember all that was taken from their families, and to never forget their names: Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, USA; Staff Sergeant Darin T. Hoover, USMC; Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo, USMC; Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, USMC; Corporal Hunter Lopez, USMC; Corporal Daegan W. Page, USMC; Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, USMC; Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, USMC; Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, USMC; Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, USMC; Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, USMC; Lance Corporal Kareem M.…

August 26, 2026Original source
Trump Delivers: 14 Recent Wins You May Have MissedEditorial illustrationLIVE

Trump Delivers: 14 Recent Wins You May Have Missed

President Donald J. Trump is delivering the results he promised — and the wins keep stacking up. From the securing a landmark election integrity ruling and launching the largest visa crackdown in American history to cutting illegals off taxpayer benefits and driving fentanyl deaths way down, the Trump Administration posted another decisive week putting the American people first. ⚖️ Trump scores major win as Supreme Court clears way for mail-in voting order ahead of 2026 midterms “The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Trump’s executive order tightening the rules around mail-in voting can be implemented ahead of the November midterm elections… In its ruling, the high court overturned a lower court order that blocked the Trump administration from enforcing the March 31 mail-in voting order in response to a lawsuit filed by 23 Democratic-led states, who argued the directive unconstitutionally infringes on their authority to administer elections.” ( New York Post ) 🛂 US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say “The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism…

August 26, 2026Original source
Honoring the Memory of Dolly PartonEditorial illustrationLIVE

Honoring the Memory of Dolly Parton

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA As a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, September 1, 2026. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half‑staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first. The post Honoring the Memory of…

August 25, 2026Original source
President Trump Is Finally Ending Canada’s Free RideEditorial illustrationLIVE

President Trump Is Finally Ending Canada’s Free Ride

Canada has been ripping off the United States for decades — and President Donald J. Trump is done letting them get away with it. Last week, the U.S. offered Canada the most preferential market access of any country on Earth, with deep cuts on steel, aluminum, autos, lumber, and more. Instead of partnership, Canada chose unreasonable demands, walk-backs, and flat-out rejection. FACT: Canada is joined only by the People’s Republic of China in choosing retaliation over negotiation. Their continued discriminatory treatment of U.S. commerce has burdened American workers, farmers, and businesses. FACT: Canada alone imposed discriminatory 25% tariffs and company-specific quotas on U.S. motor vehicles — measures applied to no other country. As a result, U.S. vehicle exports to Canada crashed 22% over the last year. FACT: Canada banned American wine, beer, and spirits in nearly every province and territory — while other countries have faced no such restrictions. As a result, U.S. alcohol exports to Canada collapsed 81% in a single year. FACT: Canada locks out U.S. dairy with tariff-rate quotas far more restrictive than those given to Europe,…

August 25, 2026Original source
Presidential Message on Overdose and Drug Poisoning Awareness WeekEditorial illustrationLIVE

Presidential Message on Overdose and Drug Poisoning Awareness Week

During Overdose and Drug Poisoning Awareness Week, our Nation renews its resolve to defeat the scourge of illicit drugs and synthetic poisons that have devastated hundreds of thousands of American lives. My Administration is relentlessly confronting this threat at every source, and we will always put our national security and the safety, health, and well-being of the American People first. When I returned to office, I vowed to stop the flow of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into our country, and my Administration immediately took action. We created the Homeland Security Task Force to bring together all federal, state and local partners to achieve the national policy goal of eliminating the cartel presence in America once and for all. By doing so, my Administration secured our southern border and began dismantling fentanyl supply chains at every link, from the narco-terrorist cartels and gangs that traffic these deadly drugs to the foreign suppliers that enable them. I proudly signed the HALT Fentanyl Act, permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, ensuring dealers and traffickers will receive the maximum force of…

August 25, 2026Original source
Presidential Message on National Park WeekEditorial illustrationLIVE

Presidential Message on National Park Week

America’s vast and wondrous national parks stand at the heart of our story, preserving the lands our ancestors cherished and the unmatched splendor of a continent like no other. During National Park Week, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, grandeur, and exceptionalism found in the more than 400 national parks and monuments across our land. On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was established to protect our Nation’s natural resources, historic landmarks, and magnificent landscapes. For more than a century, our treasured parks, battlefields, and monuments have stood as hallmarks of the American Spirit, drawing enthusiasts from all walks of life to seek out places of historical significance along with some of the world’s most incredible natural wonders—from coastal landscapes, pristine glacial lakes, and rugged forests to rushing waterfalls, hiking trails, and wild game found nowhere else on Earth. My Administration is committed to protecting every acre of our lands and preserving the cleanest air and water in the world. During my first term, I was proud to sign the Great American Outdoors Act—the most significant conservation policy since…

August 24, 2026Original source
Operation Economic Outcast: Total Isolation of the Iranian RegimeEditorial illustrationLIVE

Operation Economic Outcast: Total Isolation of the Iranian Regime

Today, the Trump Administration unleashed Operation Economic Outcast , an unprecedented campaign to sever every remaining economic lifeline sustaining the Islamic Republic of Iran. After President Trump and the overwhelming might of the U.S. military dismantled Iran’s military capabilities and crippled its nuclear program, America is entering the endgame with the single greatest financial offensive ever mounted against an adversary. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced the operation: “Today, at President Trump’s direction, the United States Treasury has begun Operation Economic Outcast — an unprecedented campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its enablers… We are launching an economic onslaught against Iran’s financial connections around the globe. Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.” ( Watch ) “President Trump has taken action that his predecessors have long deferred. Under his leadership, America is no longer managing the Iranian threat — we are ending it.” ( Watch ) “Iran now faces a very clear choice, with only two paths before them: complete global isolation and a subsistence economy or…

August 24, 2026Original source
President Trump Champions Educational Freedom — Putting Students and Parents FirstEditorial illustrationLIVE

President Trump Champions Educational Freedom — Putting Students and Parents First

Today, President Donald J. Trump welcomes students, parents, and education advocates to the White House to celebrate the start of a new school year. Under President Trump’s and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s leadership, this Administration has delivered an unparalleled record of expanding educational freedom, restoring parental rights, returning power to the states, and putting American students first. President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts created the first-ever nationwide school choice program, delivering a federal Education Freedom Tax Credit of up to $1,700 for scholarships covering tuition, books, and other costs at private and public schools. Nearly 52 million students nationwide are eligible , with 30+ states already opting in or signaling their intent to participate. The Trump Administration delivered the largest investment in charter schools in history — $500 million through the Charter Schools Program — to expand high-quality options nationwide. President Trump directed federal agencies to maximize school choice, enabling states to use Title I funds and other flexibilities to support parental decision-making. President Trump directed the Secretary of Education to dismantle the bloated federal bureaucracy and return authority…

August 24, 2026Original source
President Trump and Republicans Deliver for South Carolina FamiliesEditorial illustrationLIVE

President Trump and Republicans Deliver for South Carolina Families

Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to South Carolina to celebrate the powerful results of America First leadership. Under President Trump and Republicans, South Carolina is thriving: the largest tax cuts for working families in a generation, the most secure border in history, plunging crime rates, unleashed American energy, and a surge of private investment creating jobs and opportunity across the Palmetto State. President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts put real money back into the pocket of South Carolina workers, families, and seniors. No Tax on Overtime: One in four South Carolina workers no longer pay federal income taxes on qualifying overtime pay. No Tax on Social Security : Approximately one million South Carolina seniors benefit from the new senior deduction. Bigger Refunds: South Carolina taxpayers saw average tax refunds reach $3,476 . Rural Health Investments: South Carolina secured more than $200 million in first-year funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Protecting South Carolina’s Economy: The Working Families Tax Cuts safeguarded 86,000 South Carolina jobs, $15 billion in state GDP, and $8 billion in workers’ wages. President Trump’s law-and-order…

August 21, 2026Original source
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Launches the Golden Age of Space TransportationEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Launches the Golden Age of Space Transportation

RENEWING AMERICAN SPACE TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to reinvigorate America’s leadership in space transportation and enable over 1,000 launches and reentries on American soil annually by 2030. The Memorandum repeals an outdated National Space Transportation Policy. It replaces that policy with one that delivers a comprehensive America First approach to assuring reliable, affordable, modernized access to space transportation services that promote a vibrant, competitive, and resilient U.S. space transportation industrial base. The Memorandum directs agencies to incentivize co-development of space transportation infrastructure with private sector partners, expedite permitting and environmental reviews, develop fair and transparent cost recovery policies for common space services and infrastructure, and develop range scheduling criteria and publish range schedules to maximize allocation of launch resources. The Memorandum directs the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with the Secretary of War and the Administrator of NASA, to identify future additional space transportation infrastructure locations, including additional launch and reentry sites. It also designates priority airspace for critical space launch corridors and integration of…

August 20, 2026Original source
The National Space Transportation PolicyEditorial illustrationLIVE

The National Space Transportation Policy

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF WAR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ECONOMIC POLICY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR DOMESTIC POLICY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct the following: Section 1 . National Space Transportation Goals . Access to, from, and within space is a vital national and economic security interest. American space transportation capabilities underpin the global economy, and commercial space innovation flourishes with affordable, reliable, and safe space transportation. The United States must establish and maintain space transportation capabilities that ensure access to the full range…

August 20, 2026Original source
President Trump’s Cabinet Champions America First Successes NationwideEditorial illustrationLIVE

President Trump’s Cabinet Champions America First Successes Nationwide

From the heartland to the coasts, members of President Donald J. Trump’s Cabinet are on the ground across the nation to engage with Americans and showcase the Administration’s signature achievements. From energy dominance and infrastructure modernization to manufacturing growth, veterans’ care, and border security, these visits deliver an unmistakable message: the America First agenda is delivering real, measurable wins for the American people. Here is a selection of recent media coverage of these efforts: Dubuque Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) : RFK Jr. touts Trump administration work in Dubuque visit “During a visit to Dubuque on Wednesday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touted the work of President Donald Trump’s administration in helping establish and fund thousands of community health centers around the country.” Texas Scorecard : Energy Secretary Chris Wright Celebrates ‘American Energy Comeback’ in Permian Basin “U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright traveled to the heart of the Permian Basin Monday to celebrate the region’s booming oil and gas industry and promote the Trump administration’s push for American energy dominance. Wright’s visit was part…

August 20, 2026Original source
$2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue UniversityEditorial illustrationLIVE

$2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University

First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University. First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America’s next generation during today’s Rose Garden ceremony: “America’s greatest competitive advantage remains in its own people. Tomorrow’s leaders are sitting in classrooms today, including those growing up in foster care. Their capability is no less remarkable.” “At FOX, we believe in the transformative power of sports to lift up communities and create real opportunity, especially through expanded educational access. We are proud to partner with the Fostering the Future initiative to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University, giving extraordinary students the tools to build bright futures,” said Eric Shanks, CEO and Executive Producer, FOX Sports. The expansion brings the First Lady’s Fostering the Future network to 26 academic institutions nationwide, joining leading universities such as the Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin, Arizona State University, University of Georgia, University of Texas, Louisiana State University, University of Alabama, and…

August 20, 2026Original source
President Trump’s Trade Agenda Is Rebuilding the American Auto IndustryEditorial illustrationLIVE

President Trump’s Trade Agenda Is Rebuilding the American Auto Industry

Ford Motor Company announced it will reshore production of its Lincoln models to the United States — phasing out imports from China and creating thousands of new American jobs. This is the latest proof that President Donald J. Trump’s America First trade agenda is delivering exactly as designed: rewarding domestic manufacturing, protecting American workers, and rebuilding America’s supply chains. Ford CEO Jim Farley was unambiguous : “We made this decision as soon as the policy of the Administration was set.” Ford joins a rapidly expanding roster of automakers expanding their U.S. footprint and returning production to American soil: Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to shift Tacoma production from Mexico to its San Antonio, Texas, plant — creating 2,000 high-quality jobs and doubling the facility’s size. Honda is producing its next-generation Civic in Indiana rather than Mexico to avoid tariffs — locking in approximately 210,000 units of annual U.S. output. General Motors is investing $4 billion to move production of the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox from Mexico to plants in Tennessee and Kansas, while shifting Buick Envision production from China to…

August 19, 2026Original source
Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor VehiclesEditorial illustrationLIVE

Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1. In Proclamation 11046 of July 20, 2026 (Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages), I found as a fact that Canada is discriminating against the commerce of the United States by banning the purchase, distribution, or retailing of U.S. alcoholic beverages while not banning or similarly restricting such products from other countries; that this discrimination places the commerce of the United States at a disadvantage compared to the commerce of other countries; and that Canada’s imposition is unreasonable, is not equally enforced upon the like articles of every foreign country, and places a burden on the commerce of the United States. To offset the burden or disadvantage on U.S. commerce from Canada’s discrimination or unreasonable and unequal imposition on U.S. alcoholic beverages, I imposed under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338) (section 338) additional ad valorem duties, effective August 19, 2026, on certain imports of Canada. 2. In Proclamation 11047 of July 20,…

August 19, 2026Original source
President Trump Delivers the Largest Drop in Violent Crime in American HistoryEditorial illustrationLIVE

President Trump Delivers the Largest Drop in Violent Crime in American History

President Donald J. Trump and his Administration have delivered the most dramatic decline in violent crime in American history. According to the FBI’s newly released Uniform Crime Report for 2025 , America is safer than it has been in generations. Violent crime plunged 9.3% in 2025 — the largest annual decline on record. Murder dropped 18.1% — tying the lowest rate in recorded history. Robbery fell 18.5% — resulting in nearly 38,500 fewer robberies. Rape declined 7.6% — resulting in more than 10,000 fewer victims. Aggravated assault fell 7.2% — resulting in over 62,700 fewer attacks. Property crime dropped 12.4% — the second-largest decline in history, with nearly 750,000 fewer offenses. These numbers — in line with the Council on Criminal Justice , Major Cities Chiefs Association , and many other sources — mark the decisive reversal of the crime crisis Democrats left behind. Meanwhile, preliminary data for the first half of 2026 shows the decline continuing and deepening, with violent crime down an additional 10.6%, murder down another 23%, rape down 18.6%, and robberies down 19.6% compared to the…

August 18, 2026Original source
Presidential Message on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve WeekEditorial illustrationLIVE

Presidential Message on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week

The citizen warriors of the National Guard and Reserve carry forward a tradition as old as our Republic itself, building careers in the communities they serve while answering our Nation’s call in its hour of need. Their service strengthens our communities, powers our economy, and keeps our military second to none. During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we honor our heroes in uniform and the patriotic employers who stand behind them—a partnership that sustains our all-volunteer force and secures the cause of American freedom. National Guardsmen and Reservists across our great country are fellow Americans who teach our children, raise our buildings, grow our food, care for our sick, and strengthen our economy. When their country summons them, they answer without hesitation by deploying overseas as part of our Armed Forces or responding here at home to hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other crises with fearless resolve. Since returning to office, I have directed the National Guard to restore law and order, secure our borders, and protect our communities. I have mobilized National Guardsmen to some of…

August 17, 2026Original source
President Trump Delivers Largest Prescription Drug Price Drop in Over 60 YearsEditorial illustrationLIVE

President Trump Delivers Largest Prescription Drug Price Drop in Over 60 Years

President Donald J. Trump promised to slash prescription drug prices — and he has delivered. New data confirms prescription drug prices just recorded their largest annual decline in more than 60 years, the steepest drop since 1963, as the Trump Administration’s landmark Most Favored Nation policies take hold. President Trump is the first President to actually lower prescription drug prices — a direct result of his bold action. Through Most Favored Nation pricing, 17 of the world’s largest drugmakers — covering approximately 86% of the branded drug market — have agreed to bring U.S. prices in line with the lowest paid by comparable developed nations, ending decades of Americans subsidizing cheaper drugs abroad and forcing fair pricing for patients at home. The Trump Administration’s revolutionary TrumpRx platform has already generated $700 million in savings for millions of American patients. GLP-1 medications that once cost over $1,000 a month are now available starting as low as $149. Fertility drugs, inhalers, insulin, cholesterol treatments, and dozens of other high-cost drugs have seen cuts of 50–90% or more. Prescription drug prices are down…

August 17, 2026Original source
First Lady Melania Trump’s Efforts Prove Successful in Ukraine-RussiaEditorial illustrationLIVE

First Lady Melania Trump’s Efforts Prove Successful in Ukraine-Russia

First Lady Melania Trump facilitated the reunification of another child with her family on Monday, August 17, 2026, after being separated during the Ukraine – Russia Federation conflict. “There is nothing more powerful than reuniting a mother with her child after an extended period of time. My representative and I are focused on helping facilitate the next reunification of individuals who have been separated from their loved ones because of the war between Ukraine and Russia,” asserted First Lady Melania Trump. To date, First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts have facilitated the reunification of 34 children and families since she penned the Peace Letter to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.

August 17, 2026Original source
Presidential Message on the Anniversary of Winning World War IIEditorial illustrationLIVE

Presidential Message on the Anniversary of Winning World War II

Today, our Nation celebrates the 81st anniversary of Imperial Japan’s unconditional surrender—the moment American might brought the Second World War to its end in complete and total victory. On this monumental occasion, we pay tribute to the grit and sacrifice of the warriors who defended our homeland and carried the hopes of the free world upon their shoulders. The road to our victory began in fire at Pearl Harbor, where Imperial Japan’s infamous attack summoned a peaceful Nation to arms. Meeting that assault head-on, the warfighters of the Greatest Generation crossed thousands of miles of open sea, turned the tide of the conflict at Midway, broke the enemy fleet at Leyte Gulf, and seized the fortress islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Each of those battles was waged against a fierce and unyielding enemy that tested the strength of American resolve like never before. In the end, the unbreakable will of America’s Armed Forces drove an empire of conquest to its knees, freed millions from its brutal occupation, and left the American Flag flying over a Pacific restored to freedom.…

August 14, 2026Original source
Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Social Security ActEditorial illustrationLIVE

Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Social Security Act

Today, our Nation commemorates 91 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the landmark Social Security Act into law. For more than nine decades, this program has stood as a fundamental promise at the heart of American life, guaranteeing that the men and women who built our country, raised our families, and powered the greatest economy on Earth can live out their later years with the security and prosperity they earned. As President, I will always defend Social Security, protect America’s seniors, and invest in the dedicated workers who form the backbone of our Republic. To that end, I proudly signed the Working Families Tax Cuts Act into law, which eliminated federal taxes on Social Security benefits for millions of seniors—the largest tax break in history for older Americans—empowering them to keep more of what they have earned through a lifetime of work. Within a single year, more than 35 million senior citizens have claimed an average deduction of over $7,500, providing real savings for households all across America during tax season. This relief will continue to strengthen the financial…

August 14, 2026Original source
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Rebuilds the U.S. Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial BaseEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Rebuilds the U.S. Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base

TRANSFORMING U.S. SHIPBUILDING: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to fix critical long-term issues in Navy shipbuilding and ship repair programs and restore capacity and competition to the maritime industrial base. The Memorandum directs the Secretary of War to replace the Advanced Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems and the Advanced Weapons Elevators with traditional steam and hydraulic systems during the construction of CVN-81. The Memorandum directs the Department of War to pursue more direct investments in the American shipbuilding industrial base based off of the successful “Finland model,” which was first employed with the Coast Guard’s medium icebreaker program. As foreign shipbuilders make substantial and durable investments into America’s shipyards and train an all-American workforce for the jobs they create, they will be temporarily permitted to build up to two ships in their parent shipyards that will be delivered to bridge gaps on a quick turnaround, while additional ships will be built in revitalized American shipyards. The Memorandum directs the Secretary of War to establish a fifth Naval shipyard, the first in over 80 years, to…

August 13, 2026Original source
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Bolsters National Security and Strengthens U.S. Supply Chains by Imposing Tariffs on Drones and Their Parts and ComponentsEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Bolsters National Security and Strengthens U.S. Supply Chains by Imposing Tariffs on Drones and Their Parts and Components

SECURING AMERICAN DRONE DOMINANCE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to address the national security threat posed by imports of drones and their components, including by strengthening America’s drone industry and supply chain. The Proclamation imposes a 100% ad valorem tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes, docking stations of these drones, and certain critical components of these drones. This drone category includes drones with a maximum takeoff weight of more than 25 kilograms and drones with thermal imaging capabilities. The Proclamation imposes a 25% ad valorem tariff on certain drones that are smaller in size and lack certain capabilities that particularly implicate national security, and on other drone components. The Proclamation imposes a 15% ad valorem tariff on drones and components from the European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan, and a 10% ad valorem tariff for drones from the United Kingdom, provided that substantially all hardware, software, and technology originates from within these countries and the United States. The Proclamation authorizes…

August 13, 2026Original source
Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Components into the United StatesEditorial illustrationLIVE

Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Components into the United States

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1. Within the past 90 days, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), as well as their parts and components (together, UAS components), on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1862 (section 232). Based on the facts considered in that investigation, and taking into account the close relation of the economic welfare of the Nation to our national security and other relevant factors, see section 232(d) (19 U.S.C. 1862(d)), the Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that UAS and UAS components are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States and provided recommendations for action under section 232 to adjust the imports of UAS and UAS components so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security of the…

August 13, 2026Original source
Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial BaseEditorial illustrationLIVE

Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS SUBJECT: Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby direct: Section 1 . Purpose . The United States Navy has experienced a series of shipbuilding setbacks stemming from overly complex designs and iterative design change procedures, which have resulted in cost growth, delays, and cancellations. The lack of capacity and competition among shipbuilders has resulted in large backlogs of orders across six major Navy shipbuilding programs and a commercial shipbuilding sector that is not globally competitive. An atrophied shipbuilding industrial base, coupled with diminished adjacent supplier bases, has expanded delays and increased costs. The Department of War shall restore both capacity and competition to the maritime industrial base as it expands our naval force structure. It will use proven, reliable, and affordable technologies…

August 13, 2026Original source
Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled CrimeEditorial illustrationLIVE

Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime

MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF STAFF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR POLICY AND HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR THE NATIONAL CYBER DIRECTOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF THE DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct the following: Section 1 . Purpose . Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) pose a growing threat to American citizens, businesses, and national security. These organizations conduct sustained cyber campaigns to perpetrate frauds that undermine American prosperity, security, and freedom. Through Executive Order 14390 of March 6, 2026 (Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens),…

August 12, 2026Original source
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Expands Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled CrimeEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Expands Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime

THWARTING CYBER CRIMES: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) empowering U.S. Federal law enforcement to use cyber tools to disrupt transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that operate in foreign jurisdictions to attack Americans. The NSPM directs the Homeland Security Task Force’s National Coordination Center (NCC) to create a program to conduct specific cyber operations that disrupt foreign TCOs, with two Executive Directors from the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. The NSPM directs the NCC to leverage the capability and innovation of the private sector to help conduct these cyber operations under the direction, control, and authority of the U.S. Government. The NSPM establishes a framework where private sector companies that willingly participate in the program are encouraged to enter into agreements with other private entities as well Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial agencies to gather TCO threat information and propose cyber operations that address those threats. The NSPM directs the Program’s Executive Directors and the Homeland Security Council to create rigorous procedures for the review and conduct of these limited…

August 12, 2026Original source
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National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month, 2026

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA This National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month, we renew our pledge to safeguard our children, friends, families, and communities from the devastating reach of illicit drugs by stopping addiction before it ever begins. Substance abuse remains among the gravest threats confronting our country, poisoning neighborhoods, shattering families, and destroying lives filled with promise. Our Nation’s youth stand among the most targeted and vulnerable, susceptible at an impressionable age to influences that can draw them into a life-threatening cycle of dependency. Every young life claimed by this scourge represents a future torn from our national story, a tragedy whose grief echoes throughout households and hometowns. My Administration has confronted this crisis with unwavering resolve to protect American lives. I proudly signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law, permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, and I designated nearly a dozen cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Our southern border now stands as the most secure in American history, stopping the flood of illegal aliens, deadly narcotics, and criminal traffickers before they can…

August 12, 2026Original source
America First Means Ohio First: President Trump, Republicans Deliver for OhioEditorial illustrationLIVE

America First Means Ohio First: President Trump, Republicans Deliver for Ohio

Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to the Buckeye State for the Patriot Games finals — celebrating 250 years of American independence by honoring the excellence, grit, and competitive spirit of America’s youth. As he visits Ohio, one thing is undeniable: under President Trump and Republican leadership, Ohio is thriving. Since returning to office, President Trump has delivered historic tax relief, driven down crime, unleashed American energy, and attracted massive private investment — putting Ohio families, workers, seniors, and communities first. President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts are putting real money back in the pockets of hardworking Ohioans. No Tax on Overtime: More than 1.2 million Ohio workers claimed $3.4 billion in No Tax on Overtime deductions. No Tax on Social Security: More than 1.4 million Ohio seniors paid zero federal taxes on their benefits. Bigger Refunds: Ohio’s average tax refund reached $3,308 . Investments in Rural Health: Ohio secured more than $200 million in first-year funding under the Working Families Tax Cuts’ Rural Health Transformation Program. Protecting Ohio’s Economy: The Working Families Tax Cuts protected 208,000 Ohio jobs, preserved…

August 11, 2026Original source
ICYMI: “Violent crime keeps falling in biggest U.S. cities”Editorial illustrationLIVE

ICYMI: “Violent crime keeps falling in biggest U.S. cities”

A new mid-year crime report delivers more clear proof: President Donald J. Trump’s law-and-order agenda is crushing violent crime across America. According to the Major Cities Chiefs Association, homicides in the nation’s largest cities are down 17.2% from the first half of last year — alongside sharp declines in robberies, rapes, aggravated assaults, and overall violent crime. That translates to nearly 14,200 fewer reported violent crimes in just six months. The results are especially striking in Democrat-run cities where the Trump Administration has aggressively surged federal resources and National Guard support after years of soft-on-crime failure. In Washington, D.C., homicides are down 43.9%. In Memphis, homicides are down 43.7%. In New Orleans, homicides are down nearly 25%. This builds directly on last year’s already historic progress , when murders and other violent crime plummeted to levels not seen in more than a century — and is the latest in a mountain of data all pointing to the same unmistakable reality. The Council on Criminal Justice finds the national murder rate is on pace to hit the lowest level in at…

August 11, 2026Original source
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Presidential Message on National Shooting Sports Month

This National Shooting Sports Month, we celebrate America’s proud tradition of recreational shooting and hunting and the glorious exercise of our Second Amendment rights. For generations, this time-honored way of life has instilled discipline, promoted rugged individualism that drove American civilization west, and connected millions of Americans to the great outdoors. The right to keep and bear arms is among the most cherished liberties secured by our Constitution and rooted in the timeless truth that our rights are endowed by Almighty God, not granted by government. This foundational freedom depends upon citizens who exercise it with discipline, integrity, and care, understanding that the blessings of liberty are preserved through personal responsibility and a steadfast commitment to the common good. That same sense of duty runs through our Nation’s rich sporting traditions, which remain inseparable from America’s enduring commitment to conservation. Hunters and anglers have long led that cause, preserving countless acres of wildlife habitat, restoring thriving game populations, and safeguarding the beauty of our public lands and waters for those yet to come. Through the Make America Beautiful Again Commission,…

August 10, 2026Original source
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Delivers Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for AmericansEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Delivers Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans

DELIVERING GOLD STANDARD CHILDHOOD VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to recognize Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations that maximize parental choices over vaccinations for their children and align three categories of childhood immunizations with scientific evidence and best practices from peer, developed countries. The Order provides recommendations that give parents more information and options when making immunization decisions for their children. The Order recommends all children get immunizations to provide protection for 11 diseases – a decrease from the 18 diseases recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2024. Immunizations no longer recommended for all children are now recommended for shared clinical decision-making, ensuring that parents have all options available to them. The Order recommends separating out the combined MMR vaccine into three single-disease shots and recommends administering all vaccines during separate medical visits to give parents more options regarding the timing and frequency of this vaccine administration. States that enact school vaccine requirements are advised to consider the Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations and consider updating their laws to reflect the…

August 10, 2026Original source
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Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1 . Purpose and Policy . Pursuant to the Presidential Memorandum of December 5, 2025 (Aligning United States Core Childhood Vaccine Recommendations with Best Practices from Peer, Developed Countries), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) completed a scientific assessment, which identified a set of consensus vaccines that are consistently recommended in all peer countries and found that the United States currently recommends more childhood vaccines than any peer nation, including more than twice as many vaccine doses as some European nations (scientific assessment). The scientific assessment also found that, instead of implementing vaccination mandates, most peer nations maintain high childhood vaccination rates through public trust and education. In the United States, by contrast, individual States set mandatory vaccination requirements that children must meet to attend school. Executive Order 14407 of May 29, 2026 (Realigning United States Core Childhood Vaccine Recommendations With Best Practices From Peer, Developed Countries), committed the Federal Government to ensuring…

August 10, 2026Original source
One Year Later, President Trump Has Delivered on Making D.C. Safe AgainEditorial illustrationLIVE

One Year Later, President Trump Has Delivered on Making D.C. Safe Again

One year after President Donald J. Trump declared a crime emergency in the District of Columbia and unleashed the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, the results are undeniable. The nation’s capital is no longer a Democrat-run nightmare of murder and lawlessness. Violent predators , gangbangers , drug traffickers , and sex offenders have been removed from the streets. Homeless encampments cleared . Parks reclaimed . Crime driven toward historic lows . The Task Force — an unprecedented partnership of more than 20 federal and local agencies, backed by the National Guard — has delivered unrelenting enforcement : 35 homicide suspects locked up More than 100 known gangbangers removed Over 3,200 drug-related arrests Nearly 2,000 illegal firearms seized 25 missing children returned home Under President Trump’s leadership, violent crime has been smashed to levels not seen in decades. Homicides have plunged . Carjackings, robberies, and overall crime have dropped sharply. What was once among America’s most dangerous cities is now on a clear path to become the safest and most beautiful capital in the world. President Trump promised to…

August 10, 2026Original source
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Billions in New Deals and Investments to Power American MiningEditorial illustrationLIVE

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Billions in New Deals and Investments to Power American Mining

BOLSTERING AMERICAN MINING: Today, President Donald J. Trump held a historic roundtable with the mining industry where he announced over $2 billion in critical mining and mining-related projects to revitalize the industry and over $180 million in mining school investments to bolster the American mining workforce. The Department of War is investing over $85 million into Strategic Bauxite to secure the supply chain of refractory-grade bauxite to support manufacturing of high-temperature-resistant materials used to make critical components for our warfighters and essential to the modern industrial economy. The Department of War is investing $150 million into Niron Magnetics, a Minnesota company developing and producing 100% domestic, rare earth-free permanent magnets to support the defense industrial base and help eliminate dependency on foreign-produced rare earth magnets. The Department of War is investing $1.4 billion into Sila Nanotechnologies, a California-based manufacturer, to expand production of silicon-carbon battery anodes and buildout a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility to strengthen the supply chains of satellite operations, unmanned aerial systems, and munitions. The Department of War is investing $400 million into Sunrise Energy Metals to…

August 7, 2026Original source