President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, honoring the courage of American women battling ovarian cancer and remembering those lost to the disease. He highlighted his administration’s efforts through the Make America Healthy Again commission, aimed at addressing the root causes of illness while expanding access to telehealth, lowering prescription drug costs, and empowering patients with the Right to Try experimental treatments. President Trump called on the nation to unite in prayer and resolve, pledging continued support for research, innovation, and patient care to help build a healthier and stronger America free from the burden of cancer.
Presidential Message on National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we proudly stand alongside every heroic American mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter who is courageously battling ovarian cancer. We solemnly remember the cherished loved ones whose lives were tragically cut short by this devastating disease. Above all, we recommit to eradicating all forms of cancer, and to building a healthier, stronger, and more vigorous American future.
My Administration remains determined to ensuring that future generations live free from all forms of cancer. For this reason, I established the Make America Healthy Again commission, tasked with addressing the root causes of diseases like ovarian cancer. Additionally, we have taken decisive action to ensure transparency in healthcare pricing, lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand access to telehealth, and give terminally ill patients the right to try experimental drugs that could save their lives—ensuring that women who are battling ovarian cancer have the vital support and resources they need to successfully battle and conquer their disease.
This month, our Nation unites in prayer and resolves to defeat ovarian cancer—and to bring hope, healing, and comfort to every patient and family suffering from it. Together, with the incredible work of scientists, researchers, and medical professionals, we will forge a future free from the ravages of cancer, and we will make America healthier and greater than ever before.
On September 1, 2025, Governors Kathy Hochul, Maura Healey, Ned Lamont, Dan McKee, and Phil Murphy issued a joint Labor Day statement championing the offshore wind industry as a cornerstone of American economic and energy progress. Highlighting the contributions of over 5,000 workers, many unionized, the governors emphasized the industry’s role in creating jobs, revitalizing ports, and strengthening U.S. energy independence through billions in private investment. They urged the Trump Administration to uphold existing offshore wind permits to avoid jeopardizing jobs and economic stability, warning that project cancellations could deter investors and increase costs for taxpayers. Committed to a reliable and diverse energy grid, the governors advocate for offshore wind alongside nuclear, natural gas, and hydropower to ensure affordability and resilience, fostering economic growth and energy security for the future.
Joint Labor Day Statement on Offshore Wind From Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Dan McKee, and Governor Phil Murphy
“On Labor Day, we honor the strength, skill, and determination of America’s workers. From construction sites and factories to ports and power plants, working people are the backbone of our economy and the foundation of our shared prosperity.
“Nowhere is that clearer than in the offshore wind industry, where labor is on the front lines. Today, more than 5,000 workers—many of them proud union members—are directly engaged with building this new American industry, with many thousands more manufacturing products across 40 States that will help lead to a new era of U.S. energy independence. These projects represent years of planning, billions of dollars in private investment, and the promise of tens of thousands of additional jobs. They are revitalizing our ports, strengthening our supply chains, and ensuring that America—not our competitors—leads in clean energy manufacturing and innovation.
“We are looking for the Trump Administration to uphold all offshore wind permits already granted and allow these projects to be constructed. Efforts to walk back these commitments jeopardize hardworking families, wasting years of progress and ceding leadership to foreign competitors. Workers, businesses, and communities need certainty, not reversals that would cost tens of thousands of American jobs and critical investment. Sudden reversals would also impact countless other workers and taxpayers on scores of non-energy public projects. The U.S. markets operate on certainty. Canceling projects that have already been fully permitted–including some near completion—sends the worrisome message to investors that the work can be stopped on a whim, which could lead them to decide to either not finance different projects or impose higher interest rates that would ultimately place a bigger burden on taxpayers.
“At the same time, we remain committed to ensuring that the electric grid is reliable, resilient and affordable. Offshore wind and other renewables are central to that effort, but it must be complemented by a diverse mix of resources—including nuclear power, natural gas, hydropower, and other technologies—that together keep our system strong and our energy sources secure. Doing so will also help us attract major economic development projects that will offer economic security for American workers and transform communities as we move to a 21st century economy. As Governors, we are committed to delivering on this energy system for our states and working with the Trump Administration to advance projects that meet these objectives.
“On this Labor Day, we reaffirm our unwavering support for working people and the unions that represent them. We stand with America’s workers and strongly urge the Trump Administration to keep these projects on track—for our jobs, our families, our competitiveness, our energy security, and our future.”
On Labor Day 2025, President Trump’s America First agenda is driving unprecedented economic growth for American workers. His policies have created over 2.4 million jobs for native-born Americans, boosted blue-collar wages by 1.4%, and tamed inflation to 1.9%. Through historic trade deals, $8 trillion in new U.S. investments, and initiatives like the One Big Beautiful Bill, Trump is delivering $10,000 in annual tax savings for families, expanding apprenticeships, and enhancing retirement options with alternative 401(k) assets. By prioritizing skilled trades, slashing regulations, and incentivizing domestic manufacturing, the Trump Administration is ensuring a prosperous future for American workers.
President Trump Is Delivering for American Workers
As Americans across the nation mark Labor Day, President Trump stands as the champion of the American Worker. From surging native-born employment and rising blue-collar wages to innovative workforce initiatives like expanded apprenticeships and trade school funding, the Trump Administration is reversing decades of neglect and finally putting American Workers first.
President Trump is overseeing a private sector boom.
President Trump has created over half a million new jobs since he took office — all of them coming in the private sector.
Employment for native-born Americans has grown by 2.4+ million since January, accounting for ALL net job gains in President Trump’s second term.
The Trump Administration is slashing job-killing regulations by reducing penalties on small businesses and eliminating ten regulations for every single new regulation created — empowering employers to grow and create good jobs.
Sentiment for small businesses, which employ nearly half of American workers, is at a five-month high.
President Trump is finally putting the American Worker first.
President Trump’s America First trade policy has driven more than $8 trillion in new U.S. investment as scores of companies bring their manufacturing and production back home — ultimately creating hundreds of thousands of new, good-paying jobs for Americans.
President Trump has reached historic trade deals with major U.S. trading partners covering more than half of global GDP and driving hundreds of billions of dollars in new revenues — keeping his promise to liberate the country from decades of failed trade policy and leveling the playing field for American workers after decades of being sold out for cheap foreign labor.
New guidance was issued to ensure illegal immigrants are not allowed access to federal workforce development resources and related grants, protecting job training for American workers.
President Trump is taming inflation, sparking wage growth, and making life affordable again.
Wages for blue-collar Americans are up 1.4% over last year after the first seven months of President Trump’s second term — the second-fastest increase for the start of a new term on record (after President Trump’s first term).
After inflation outpaced wages for 26 straight months under Biden, real wages have increased every month since President Trump took office.
Real median weekly earnings are at their highest level since President Trump’s first term.
Inflation is tracking at just 1.9% since President Trump took office — low and stable.
After housing costs soared as the Biden let millions of illegal immigrants into the country, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to a ten-month low.
Americans traveling by car for Labor Day weekend are seeing the lowest gas prices in at least five years, while domestic airfares have also fallen to five-year lows.
President Trump is prioritizing the next generation of American Workers through workforce development and the trades.
President Trump signed an Executive Order modernizing workforce programs to prepare citizens for the high-paying skilled trade jobs of the future.
Trade school enrollment has reached its highest level ever recorded.
Since January, the Department of Labor recorded 1,736 new Registered Apprenticeship programs nationally, with over 183,000 new apprentices.
The Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education published America’s Talent Strategy, a five-pillar report that outlines how the Administration will build pipelines of skilled talent for critical industries, prepare the workforce system for an AI-driven economy, and position the U.S. as the dominant global economic leader.
In June, the Department of Labor awarded nearly $84 million in grants to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs.
In July, the Department of Labor announced $5 million in grants to expand trade apprenticeship opportunities for women.
In August, the Department of Labor announced up to $30 million worth of grants to train the workforce for high-demand jobs such as artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, nuclear energy, and domestic mineral production.
President Trump passed the One Big Beautiful Bill — the most pro-American worker legislation in modern history.
It boosts take-home pay for the typical family by over $10,000 annually.
It delivers a 15% average tax cut for Americans earning between $15,000 and $80,000 per year.
Its No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime provisions save overtime and tipped workers nearly $1,500 per year.
It makes the paid leave tax credit permanent, providing support to working families.
It creates nearly one million new jobs and prevents up to 6.1 million full-time jobs from being eliminated.
Its No Tax on Social Security provision provides $63 billion in tax relief to America’s seniors.
It establishes MAGA savings accounts for newborns, which could grow to as much as $1.9 million in savings by the time the child is 18.
It expands Pell Grant access so students pursuing the skilled trades can receive the same financial aid as traditional college students.
It allows 529 savings to be used for trade certifications and even tools — making roughly $500 billion available for trade schools.
It incentivizes Made in America.
President Trump is supercharging Americans’ retirement accounts.
President Trump has ignited a stock market boom, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq all reaching record highs over the past month.
President Trump signed an Executive Order allowing 401(k) investors to access alternative assets for better returns and diversification.
The Department of Labor removed guidance that discouraged fiduciaries from considering alternative assets in 401(k) investment plans.
The Department of Labor rescinded Biden-era regulations that restricted the use of crypto in retirement investments.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is stepping on the gas to help older New Yorkers get around — announcing an expansion of the state’s partnership with GoGoGrandparent, a ride service giving seniors no-cost trips to doctor visits, grocery runs, and family outings. Since kicking off in 2022, the program has already delivered 24,000 rides, and with 32 counties now on board, thousands more seniors will stay connected, independent, and out of isolation. Officials say it’s all part of Hochul’s push to make New York more livable and affordable for the state’s fastest-growing population.
Governor Hochul Announces Expansion of Successful GoGoGrandparent Transportation Partnership for Older Adults
NY State-GoGo Partnership Adds 24,000 Rides for Older Adults. Builds on Transportation Models for Older Adults with Local Offices for the Aging. Expands Commitment to State’s Master Plan for Aging .
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of New York’s innovative transportation partnership with the ride-and-delivery service GoGoGrandparent, further bridging a gap in the delivery of no-cost rides for older adults across the state. The program is administered by the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and local offices for the aging.
“Our unique and innovative transportation models will build on our commitment to ensuring that every New Yorker — regardless of age or mobility — can live with independence, dignity, and connection,” Governor Hochul said. “By expanding our partnership with GoGoGrandparent, we are delivering real solutions that break down barriers, reduce isolation, and empower older adults to stay active in their communities.”
Through programs administered by NYSOFA, local Area Agencies on Aging (also known as Offices for the Aging) provide about 1.7 million rides annually to older adults in the community, but a great need still exists. The GoGo partnership adds another option to enhance services. Since its inception in 2022, the GoGo partnership has provided older adults with 24,000 additional rides through local offices, helping to bridge a high-priority need at a time when lack of transportation affects older adults and their families in many ways — by jeopardizing independence, worsening social isolation, and impacting health and mental health.
New York State Office for the Aging Acting Director Greg Olsen said, “Increasing older adults’ access to transportation across the state is a great achievement and pivotal in helping to keep people in a community of their choice. This unique partnership with GoGoGrandparent has supported counties in their efforts to bridge local needs for transportation. I applaud Governor Hochul for her leadership in embracing creative solutions that are making a difference for families across New York State. This initiative is one of many efforts being championed by Governor Hochul to address public safety, affordability, and livability for individuals of all ages.”
GoGoGrandparent is the first on-demand ride, delivery and care service designed to help aging adults continue to live independently. Through GoGo’s partnership with NYSOFA, 32 county-based offices for the aging across the state are now providing this service at no cost for older adults. The program is one of over 20 public-private partnerships administered by NYSOFA using technology to expand service access, keep older adults engaged, overcome social isolation, support family caregivers, and more.
The New York State program — the first of its kind in the country — began in three counties and has since expanded, providing older adults in New York State with rides to grocery stores, medical appointments, dialysis, VA appointments, church, family visits and more. The median trip is 2.76 miles, indicating that most trips are local.
The rides are organized and overseen by participating offices for the aging within county governments who are structuring program delivery and eligibility based on identified needs. The service is typically available to residents ages 60 and older who register with their local office for the aging. The cost of the program is supported through the enacted New York State budget, ensuring that services remain free of charge for older adults, based on the availability of limited funding.
Several factors are driving the need for on-demand transportation services, including:
Older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups in the U.S. By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be 65+.
Older Americans are healthier overall — as of 2022, the average 65-year-old was expected to live another 18.9 years.
Families are having fewer children, and those children are living farther away from their parents, affecting the availability of unpaid family caregivers to help with day-to-day needs like transportation.
GoGo works with local transportation providers to provide services and, importantly, screens drivers ahead of time to make sure their vehicles are accessible, and drivers are willing to assist riders as needed (for instance, with walkers or wheelchairs). Drivers can opt out of participating, though seven out of ten opt in.
State Senator Cordell Cleare said, “As Chair of the Senate Aging Committee one of my chief priorities has been ensuring that every single Older New Yorker has the support they need to live their very best life. I am proud to support the expansion of this innovative transportation program which will ensure that our Seniors, especially in rural counties, can go to essential medical appointments and receive related services with confidence. I am elated to see we are putting our resources back into the State’s fastest growing population — our beloved Older New Yorkers.”
Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright said “Access to safe, reliable, and affordable transportation is a lifeline for older New Yorkers. This expanded partnership with GoGoGrandparent delivers a vital service—at no cost to older adults—allowing them to remain active in their communities and connected to essential services. I applaud Governor Hochul and NYSOFA for prioritizing equity and affordability as we work to support our rapidly growing aging population across New York State.”
GoGoGrandparent Co-founder and CEO Justin Boogaard said, “GoGoGrandparent was created to help aging adults continue to live independently — and safe, reliable transportation is a big part of that. We have heard from hundreds of our New York State riders that without GoGo, they would be housebound. We are honored to have the privilege of working with New York State on this important and impactful program.”
Association on Aging in New York Executive Director Becky Preve said, “Transportation is paramount for older adults, allowing access to medical appointments and social engagement across New York State. This partnership provides targeted and informed transportation options to older individuals, increasing independence and the ability to age in place. The Association on Aging in New York applauds this continued partnership with GoGoGrandparent and New York State.”
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel said, “AARP New York commends the New York State Office for the Aging and its local partners for expanding this innovative, no-cost transportation program for older adults. Transportation delivers more than a ride — it brings access, independence, and connection. By expanding mobility options, the state is breaking down barriers that often leave older adults isolated and unsupported. Whether it’s getting to a medical appointment or reconnecting with loved ones, these services empower older New Yorkers to age in place and stay engaged in their communities.”
New York State Association of Counties Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario, Esq. said, “Recognizing the challenges that counties face in meeting older adults’ transportation needs, New York’s partnership with GoGoGrandparent presents county executives and local offices for the aging with yet another option to build on existing capacity and services. I applaud Governor Hochul and efforts by the New York State Office for the Aging in designing this program, which gives counties another tool to be strategic and creative in structuring transportation services to meet specific needs.”
Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care Director Beth Stranges said, “Transportation can pose a significant barrier to independence for older adults in our community. GoGoGrandparent is helping to address this issue by providing safe and reliable rides without requiring a smartphone, app, or payment. We are proud to support this NYSOFA initiative, which is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents in Chemung County by connecting them to medical appointments, grocery stores, social events, family and so much more. Many older adults are on fixed incomes and reside in rural areas of our county. This initiative offers a much-needed service without the added burden of additional transportation costs to those who need it most. We are thankful to be a part of this impactful initiative.”
Participating Counties The following counties are currently participating in the program and are at varying stages of implementation: Albany, Allegany, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Dutchess, Herkimer, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Nassau, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Oswego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Schuyler, Steuben, Suffolk, Tompkins, Ulster, Washington, Westchester, Yates
Narrative Account of President Trump’s Cabinet Meeting, August 26, 2025
On August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump convened his cabinet in Washington to outline his administration’s priorities. The meeting unfolded as a broad survey of the nation’s economic condition, its industrial capacity, and the administration’s stance on health care, energy, and public safety.
The President began by describing an America in the midst of industrial revival. He pointed to new factories opening at a rapid pace, particularly in the defense sector, where production of missile systems and other armaments was increasing. In the automobile industry, he said, tariffs had compelled manufacturers to shift production back from Mexico, Canada, and Europe to American soil. As a result, he reported that car output was steadily climbing. Steel mills, too, were producing at levels not seen in years, while domestic oil production had risen sharply. Trump portrayed these trends as evidence that his tariff and trade policies were reshaping global supply chains in America’s favor.
From there, the discussion moved to energy. The President spoke critically of wind and solar power, dismissing them as inefficient and environmentally harmful. He argued instead for a renewed embrace of coal, alongside an expanded role for nuclear power. In his view, energy security depended on ensuring that the United States could not only meet its own needs but also supply key allies abroad. He noted recent agreements with Europe and Japan that committed them to American energy imports.
The cabinet then turned to health care. Trump announced what he called a “favored nations” policy, under which the United States would no longer pay more for prescription drugs than other developed countries. He promised that such a shift would dramatically reduce the price of medicine for American families. He also described negotiations with insurers to speed up approvals for treatments and pointed to progress in digitizing health records, making them accessible to patients on their phones. He argued for new emphasis in medical schools on nutrition, saying doctors should be equipped to advise on diet as a cornerstone of public health. At the same time, he raised alarm about the rise in autism diagnoses, citing figures that troubled him and promising that new measures would be announced in September to address what he described as artificial causes.
Law and order emerged as another major theme. Trump recounted stories of violent crime in Washington, D.C., and pledged to intervene forcefully. He suggested deploying the National Guard if necessary and advocated for the death penalty for murder committed in the nation’s capital. He warned that similar interventions could be extended to other cities such as Chicago, Baltimore, and Los Angeles if conditions demanded it.
The conversation shifted to education, where the President emphasized decentralization. He argued that schools should be returned to the control of states and local communities and suggested that federal departments could be downsized or eliminated. He called for greater investment in vocational training, envisioning high schools and colleges that prepared students for skilled trades such as electrical work, mechanics, and heating and cooling systems.
Artificial intelligence also featured prominently. Trump asserted that the United States was ahead of China in this field, pointing to the construction of massive data centers. He praised a program launched by the First Lady—the “AI Challenge”—designed to engage young Americans in the development of artificial intelligence.
Attention then turned to fishing and food safety. Trump criticized offshore wind projects, claiming they endangered marine life, and promised stronger oversight of imported seafood, citing past instances of contamination. He said his administration’s policy was to protect domestic fishermen and farmers against unfair foreign competition.
The meeting closed with a broader reflection on the administration’s economic policy. Trump reminded his audience that he had signed what he called the largest tax cuts in history for working Americans, including measures to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and certain benefits. He suggested that his economic program was bringing millions of new supporters into the Republican Party and predicted that the coming years would be a period of renewed national pride. Looking ahead, he pointed to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the World Cup, and the Olympic Games as events that would showcase the country’s resurgence.
The cabinet meeting thus served as both a review of policy and a projection of future ambitions. Trump portrayed his administration as steering the United States toward industrial strength, energy dominance, and social order, while preparing the nation for global leadership in technology and a celebration of its national identity.
On August 26, 2025, during the seventh Cabinet meeting of his second term, President Donald J. Trump and key administration officials, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, celebrated significant achievements for American workers. Gabbard emphasized exposing the weaponization of intelligence, vowing to continue this mission. Vought highlighted 245 deregulatory initiatives, achieving a 30-for-1 ratio, marking substantial progress in reducing federal regulations. Witkoff reported positive reception in Gaza for Trump’s new aid initiative, while Ratcliffe noted the CIA’s renewed focus on preventing wars and enhancing national security. These efforts underscore the administration’s commitment to prioritizing American interests and streamlining government operations.
WASHINGTON—At the seventh cabinet meeting of his second term on August 26, 2025, President Donald J. Trump convened top officials to highlight policy wins, with a focus on deregulation and intelligence reforms. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard vowed to continue exposing the weaponization of intelligence agencies, signaling a push for greater transparency. Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought reported 245 deregulatory initiatives, achieving a 30-to-1 ratio of regulations cut to new rules added, a cornerstone of the administration’s effort to streamline federal operations. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff described delivering aid in Gaza, noting local support for Trump’s new initiative, while CIA Director John Ratcliffe emphasized the agency’s shift toward preventing wars and bolstering national security. The meeting underscored the administration’s agenda of prioritizing American interests and reducing bureaucratic overreach.
Trump Administration Celebrates Successes for America’s Workers
Today, President Donald J. Trump held the seventh Cabinet meeting of his second term — gathering members of the Trump Administration together ahead of Labor Day to celebrate the victories American workers have experienced over the past eight months.
Vice President JD Vance: “Public safety is not just something that should belong to the wealthy. It should belong to every working man and woman in the United States of America — and because of the work of this Administration, that is happening.”
Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer: “Unemployment is holding steady and more than two million net jobs for native-born Americans has been key under your leadership. 84% of the workforce and jobs has been produced by the private sector… [The One Big Beautiful Bill] is protecting our American workforce by expanding Pell Grants and childcare and a reduction in taxes.”
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum: “You’ve led an opportunity for us to have lower taxes, way lower deregulation, record amounts of investments that’s coming into this country, we’re going to be seeing lower interest rates. All of those things coming together is a gift to the working people. The policies are lifting everybody up.”
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon: “What I’m finding with great joy around the country is that states really are being innovative in working more with middle schools and with high schools to make sure that we are having hands-on learning, pathways to jobs that are happening now… They’re learning on the job so that when they graduate from high school, they’re ready to go into the workforce.”
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner: “We have, at HUD, been very intentional about changing the conversation about the dignity of work and the dignity and the honor of family formation through work — and how the younger generation, when they see their parents work, how they’re incentivized to work.”
Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler: “[The One Big Beautiful Bill is delivering] the largest tax cut in American history for working families. The average family of four is going to save about $10,000 take home pay more a year. We’re seeing an increase in the Child Tax Credit, an increase in the standard deduction — hardworking families are going to benefit from this bill.”
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins: “We’ve opened new facilities. We’ve put new facilities in places where workers can get to. We’ve expanded out hours — over a million extra hours so younger veterans, in particular, can get off work and bring themselves to get their appointments after hours or on Saturdays… That’s what it means for Labor Day because we can’t forget the ones that fought for us.”
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer: “In the last quarter of 2024, median weekly earnings fell 2.1%. In the first quarter of your term, they went up 3.3% — and that’s why we’re doing the trade policy we’re doing. It’s to help the workers of the United States.”
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: “We’re raising an infusion of cash to rural hospitals and rural communities by 50%. It’s going to be the biggest infusion in history and it’s going to restore and revitalize these communities. We can’t survive as a nation if we don’t honor our rural communities.”
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem: “Today, the average family and individual that lives in this country is safer than they’ve been in years… We’ve got three months in a row now with zero illegal aliens coming into our country… 1.6 million people voluntarily go home to their home countries — that were here in this country illegally.”
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright: “You led off today talking about gasoline prices. I’ll throw in diesel. If you correct for inflation, they’re at multi-decade lows.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “You made it very clear from the outset, even in foreign policy, everything we did has to be pro-American — it has to make America stronger or safer or more prosperous… For the first time in the modern era, we are truly on offense against organized cartels that are pumping poison — killer poison — into our cities.”
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent: “Economic security is national security and our country has never been so secure… Your Administration has made a meaningful dent in the budget deficit. The average budget deficit during this term is 26% less than the last twelve months under Biden.”
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy: “We want to take the money that Congress gives us and actually deploy it and put these men and women to work building the great projects of this country… and that’s why we got rid of the DEI, we’ve got rid of the ‘green’… We’re going to move these projects faster, putting the great American worker back to work.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi: “[Illegal alien gangs] and others throughout this country, throughout this world, have brought into our country drugs, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines. It’s killing our kids and we have to stop that — and that’s what you’ve been doing, not only in D.C., but around the country at your leadership.”
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: “[The Department of Defense is] the largest employer in America. We like to think we have a different form of employees who need to be the toughest and the strongest and the most well trained and the most lethal. Under the previous administration and for decades, frankly, it was social justice, it was political correctness, it was divisive ideologies seeping into the ranks and changing how well we do our job. No more. Now, it is only merit-based, gender-neutral, colorblind, the best of the best from the top to the bottom. That is our expectation.”
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick: “Four days before you took office, the Commerce Department, which had the CHIPS money, they set up… a make-believe not-for-profit. They signed contracts to wire them $7.4 billion… We stopped the payment. We’ve got the money.”
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard: “We’ve exposed some of the worst examples of the weaponization of Intelligence in the last several weeks. I will continue down that mission and that path — wherever it leads.”
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff: “I was in Gaza — the first American diplomat on your behalf — and as we delivered food and aid, pursuant to your new aid initiative… the people were applauding you.”
CIA Director John Ratcliffe: “The CIA workforce at the Trump CIA is grateful to be focused on what it’s supposed to be, which is helping you prevent and end wars and to make America safer.”
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On Women’s Equality Day, August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump commemorates the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s certification, a landmark achievement granting women the right to vote. This historic milestone reflects America’s commitment to equality and liberty, affirming that every citizen, created in the image of God, is endowed with unalienable rights. Trump honors the courageous suffragists who fought for this victory and reaffirms the nation’s dedication to upholding justice, freedom, and the dignity of all for future generations.
Presidential Message on Women’s Equality Day
On this day 105 years ago, the 19th Amendment of the United States Constitution was officially certified—forever changing the course of history and immortalizing these mighty words: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
This Women’s Equality Day, our Nation proudly celebrates the timeless truth that every American citizen is created in the holy image of God and endowed with certain unalienable rights. We recognize the ratification and certification of the 19th Amendment as a defining moment in fulfilling America’s founding principle that all humans are created equal. Above all, we recommit to upholding our country’s long-cherished principles of liberty, equal justice under the law, and the God-given dignity of the human person.
Today, we honor the strong, patriotic American trailblazers who paved the path for women’s suffrage. We remember that August 26, 1920, stands as an enduring reminder of America’s promise of freedom and equality. Above all, we remain committed to protecting the blessings of liberty for generations to come.
New York City retailers are breathing easier as shoplifting plummets by over 12% in 2025, with a 5% drop statewide, thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul’s aggressive anti-theft measures. Fueled by a $40 million investment in specialized Retail Theft Teams, tougher penalties for serial thieves, and new laws cracking down on the sale of stolen goods, the state is reclaiming its streets for shoppers and businesses alike. The 2025 budget also ups the ante with felony charges for attacking retail workers and a $5 million tax credit to help small stores beef up security, signaling a brighter, safer future for New York’s economy.
Following Crack Down on Organized Retail Theft, Governor Hochul Announces Reduction in Retail Theft in New York City
Following Post-Pandemic Spike, Retail Theft Has Declined More Than 12% Year Over Year in New York City, Down 5% Outside New York City. Governor Committed Over $40 Million for Dedicated Retail Theft Teams; Deployed Additional 100 State Police Personnel to Combat Retail Theft. Bolstered Criminal Penalties, Amended Larceny Charges To Hold Serial Perpetrators Accountable, and Made it Illegal to Foster the Sale of Stolen Goods.
Governor’s Record Investments in Public Safety Have Resulted in Reductions in Shootings, Murders, Robberies in New York City and Across the State
Governor Kathy Hochul today was in Harlem to speak with local business leaders to highlight the state’s progress in combatting organized retail theft in New York City and across the state.
Following a spike in organized retail theft in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Hochul announced new measures to crack down on these crimes that included over $40 million to support targeted law enforcement initiatives, stronger laws to hold perpetrators accountable, and new protections for frontline retail workers. Today, New Yorkers are seeing results from this comprehensive approach with retail theft declining more than 12 percent year over year — a decrease of nearly 5,000 instances — in New York City and 5 percent across the rest of the state.
“Retail theft and quality-of-life crimes impact more than just the businesses who experience them — they impact entire neighborhoods. That is why I dedicated tremendous resources last year to fight the scourge of organized retail crime,” Governor Hochul said. “While today’s numbers represent significant progress in the fight against retail theft, we will not back down. I remain committed to supporting our businesses and their workers to restore a sense of security and peace of mind for shoppers and store owners alike.”
Crime data shows a significant spike in retail theft crimes immediately following the pandemic in 2022 as business operations began returning to normal. To combat this spike, as part of the FY2025 State Budget, Governor Hochul signed into law initiatives to deter crime and protect businesses. These included:
Bolstering criminal penalties for anyone who assaults a retail worker by elevating it from a misdemeanor to felony. Any person who causes physical injury to a retail worker performing their job will be subject to this new felony.
Allowing prosecutors to combine the value of stolen goods when they file larceny charges and allowing retail goods from different stores to be aggregated for the purposes of reaching a higher larceny threshold when stolen under the same criminal scheme.
Making it illegal to foster the sale of stolen goods to go after third-party sellers. A person will be found guilty if they use any website or physical location to sell stolen goods.
$40.2 million for dedicated Retail Theft Teams within State Police, District Attorneys’ offices and local law enforcement, including 100 New York State Police personnel dedicated to fighting organized retail theft.
$5 million allocated to help alleviate the burden on small businesses for additional security measures. Funding provides a $3,000 tax credit for any small businesses who spend the threshold amount of money on retail theft prevention measures.
Following Governor Hochul’s recent investments, New York State is now on track to see retail theft crimes drop to pre-peak levels. Additionally, New York City has seen a more than four percent reduction in index crime and an 11 percent drop in felony robberies. Shootings in New York City are down nearly 20 percent while murders are down 21 percent.
“While today’s numbers represent significant progress in the fight against retail theft, we will not back down. I remain committed to supporting our businesses and their workers to restore a sense of security and peace of mind for shoppers and store owners alike.”
Governor Kathy Hochul
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker said, “In recent months, many storefront businesses have told us they feel the difference and that New York has turned a corner on bringing down crime and addressing retail theft. There is more work to do but we are thankful that Governor Hochul’s legislative policies on retail theft and discovery reform appear to be working as we had hoped.”
Retail Council of New York State President and CEO Melissa O’Connor said, “Today’s announcement regarding the decline in retail theft throughout New York is a result of strong and consistent collaboration among retailers, law enforcement, prosecutors, community groups and Governor Hochul. Organized retail crime and habitual retail theft is more than just a financial loss for retailers investing in the state, it is a community safety issue that needs to be managed accordingly. I want to thank the governor for listening to the industry’s concerns several months ago, and importantly, for taking effective action. We will continue to partner with all stakeholders to ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience in New York State.”
State Senator Luis R. Sepúlveda said, “I congratulate Governor Hochul on her successful measures to combat organized retail theft. The $40 million investment to combat organized retail theft is yielding real results — with a more than 12 percent drop in retail theft in New York City and 5 percent statewide. By strengthening protections for retail workers, holding perpetrators accountable, and providing $5 million in tax credits to help small businesses improve security, the Governor is protecting both workers and consumers while restoring confidence in our local economy. These efforts show that strategic investments in safety can make our communities stronger while also protecting consumers.”
Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz said, “Whether an individual is a business owner, retail worker or customer, everyone deserves to have safe retail experiences in New York. Businesses are the backbone of New York and need the proper resources and attention to continue thriving. Investments in additional law enforcement, tax credits for small businesses and changes in criminal penalties, have shown to be an effective way of reducing retail theft throughout the State while increasing protections for retail workers. By cracking down on this issue, Governor Hochul is putting the safety of New Yorkers as a top priority, ensuring success for us all.”
A positive trend in retail crime reduction follows a successful operation to uncover a sprawling, multi-year, international operation that saw upwards of $2 million in retail goods stolen by organized crews. The case, announced in late 2024 by Governor Hochul and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and investigated by the Retail Theft Teams within the State Police, included the first-ever charges under New York’s strengthened retail theft laws.
In addition to cracking down on organized retail theft, Governor Hochul continues to invest in broader public safety initiatives to keep New Yorkers safe, committing nearly $3 billion to public safety efforts to date.
First Lady Melania Trump has introduced the Presidential AI Challenge, a nationwide initiative to engage K-12 students and educators in exploring artificial intelligence (AI). Announced on August 26, 2025, at the White House, the challenge aims to build a foundational understanding of AI, a technology poised to drive every sector of the economy. In a video on AI.gov, Mrs. Trump shared her insights on AI’s transformative potential and risks, drawing from her experience creating an audiobook. The initiative encourages young innovators to lead America’s future in AI development. Visit AI.gov/initiatives/presidential-challenge to learn more and participate.
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First Lady Melania Trump Launches Nationwide Presidential AI Challenge
First Lady Melania Trump announced the Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge, inviting K-12 students and educators across America to participate.
“The Presidential AI Challenge will be the first step in preparing our next generation with a base understanding of this important new technology,” said First Lady Melania Trump.
In a recent video on AI.gov, she reflected on her own experience with AI while creating her audiobook, emphasizing the transformative potential and inherent risks of this technology. Mrs. Trump stated, “In just a few short years, artificial intelligence will be the engine driving every business sector across our economy. It is important America leads the rest of the world.”
Through initiatives like the Presidential AI Challenge, Mrs. Trump aims to empower the next generation to explore and innovate within this rapidly evolving field. To watch the video, learn more, and sign up for the Presidential AI Challenge, please visit AI.gov/initiatives/presidential-challenge.
On August 26, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation marking the fourth anniversary of the tragic Abbey Gate attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, where a suicide bombing by an ISIS-K terrorist claimed the lives of 13 American service members and injured many others. The proclamation honors the fallen heroes, condemns the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 under the Biden Administration, and highlights the current administration’s commitment to justice and a strong foreign policy. It calls for Americans to remember the sacrifices of the brave service members and their families, reinforcing a pledge to protect American lives and restore national credibility.
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACK AT ABBEY GATE, 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On one of the darkest days in our Nation’s history, 4 years ago, the gates of hell sprung open when an evil Jihadi terrorist carried out a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan — killing 13 heroes of our United States Armed Forces and shattering the hearts of Americans and our allies. As our Nation remembers this atrocious attack, we honor the memory of every brave warrior who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We join in grief with the families who senselessly lost a loved one, and we renew our solemn pledge to our 13 fallen patriots — we will never forget you; we will never forsake you; and your memory will live on forever.
On July 2, 2021, as an empowered Taliban was in the midst of waging a civil war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden began a disastrous withdrawal from Bagram Airfield in the middle of the night without alerting Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. As a direct result of the Biden Administration’s reckless political stunt designed to claim victory on the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, our men and women in uniform were left without a defensible base of operations, allowing the Taliban to free thousands of bloodthirsty terrorists and criminals held captive at Bagram prison.
At exactly 5:36pm on August 26, 2021, a barbaric ISIS-K terrorist — one of the prisoners set free by the Taliban less than two months earlier — detonated a suicide bomb at a civilian gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, the main entry point for an evacuation operation. As a result, 13 brave American service members were killed, 45 were wounded, and more than 160 civilians were injured, resulting in the single deadliest day for United States forces in a decade.
In what will be remembered as one of the most shameful and heartbreaking moments in our Nation’s collective memory, Joe Biden checked his watch — and time stood still — as a Sailor, Soldier, and 11 Marines returned home in flag-draped coffins, solemnly escorted by their brothers and sisters in arms. We will never forget the names of the 13 brave souls who shed their blood for our Nation: 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. Nikoui, USMC; Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak, USN; and Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, USA.
As Commander in Chief, I will never allow our military service members to be so betrayed, our friends to be so abandoned, and our credibility to be so destroyed.
To those who lost a son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, or family member at Abbey Gate in 2021 — we offer you our enduring love and our unwavering devotion. To those who horrifically suffered life-altering wounds — we extend our unending support and eternal gratitude for your unsung sacrifices. To those who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and beyond — you should be tremendously proud of your service to our Nation and your devotion to preserving our freedoms.
The events of that day led to an unimaginable loss of human life and the single most embarrassing display of American foreign policy in the history of our country. In the wake of the attack, countless Americans and our Afghan allies were abandoned behind Taliban lines, 10 innocent civilians — including children — were killed in a feckless counterstrike ordered by President Biden, $85 billion worth of United States military equipment was surrendered to the enemy, and 20 years of American blood and treasure were utterly squandered. The weakness and incompetence that led to Abbey Gate lived on in the American memory as the moment our credibility was all but lost — until the clock struck noon on January 20, 2025.
On day one, my Administration sought to bring justice to the families of the Abbey Gate 13 by aggressively pursuing a foreign policy rooted in the commonsense principle of peace through strength. Just 43 days into my second term, on the night of March 4, 2025, during my Joint Address to the Congress, I announced that we apprehended the ISIS Jihadi responsible for the atrocity at the Kabul airport — who was at that moment being brought to the United States to face the swift sword of American justice. When America is strong, the world is safe, fewer conflicts erupt on the field of battle, and the lives of our men and women in uniform are cherished and protected.
As our Nation solemnly marks 4 years since the attack at Abbey Gate, we honor the memory of the 13 brave souls and every military service member to ever die in the line of duty — and we renew our resolve to protect American lives, defend American interests, and uphold American sovereignty.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2025, as a day in commemoration of the 4th anniversary of the attack at Abbey Gate. I encourage all Americans to remember the heroism of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and the Gold Star Families who carry on their proud legacy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.
