NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Chai Rachel Feldblum, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2023. (Reappointment) Michael D. Griffin, of Alabama, to be Under Secretary…
Category: Statement and Releases
“But the biggest change has been in U.S. economic policy, notably the Trump Administration’s deregulatory efforts and the boost they have given business confidence.” The Economy Revs Up Editorial The Wall Street Journal December 8, 2017 The Labor Department reported…
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 beginning on December 4, 2017,…
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 prioritize the redistribution of unused…
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 suffering of the Yemeni people. We condemn…
“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…
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 embassy here. This…
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 Lady Bess Truman.…
“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, pro-growth tax…
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…
