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U.S. State Department Press Briefing – April 17, 2025 | Full Video & Transcript
Tammy Bruce, Department Spokesperson Washington, D.C. April 17, 2025 Department Press Briefing Highlights: April 17, 2025 On April 17, 2025, Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed key global issues during a Washington, D.C. press briefing. She emphasized President Trump’s commitment to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Secretary Marco Rubio, Ambassador Steve Witkoff, and Envoy Keith Kellogg…
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Feds take control of $7B project for NYC’s Penn Station
The Trump administration has taken control of the $7 billion reconstruction project for New York City’s Penn Station, removing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) from its leadership role. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Department of Transportation and Amtrak, which owns the station, will now oversee the long-delayed overhaul. Duffy cited the MTA’s…
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White House. Presidential Proclamation Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
On April 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation marking the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, as the first major armed conflicts of the American Revolutionary War. The proclamation honors the courage and sacrifices of American minutemen who defended their right to self-government against…
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White House. Presidential Executive Order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
On April 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order to revitalize the U.S. seafood industry by addressing overregulation, unfair trade practices, and illegal fishing. The order mandates the Secretary of Commerce to review and reduce burdensome regulations within 30 days, in collaboration with Regional Fishery Management Councils, to enhance domestic fishing and…
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Trump Ends Social Security Benefits for Illegal Aliens
Social Security Statement on President Trump’s Memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits” The Social Security Administration (SSA) yesterday expressed its full support for President Trump’s memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Receiving Social Security Act Benefits.” This memorandum reinforces SSA’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and ensuring the integrity of the programs…
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Trump Orders Major Review to Cut U.S. Dependence on Foreign Critical Minerals
President Trump just launched a big move to protect America’s economy and national security by taking on one of its most hidden vulnerabilities: critical minerals. These are the rare and essential materials needed to build everything from smartphones to fighter jets — and right now, the U.S. relies heavily on a few foreign countries (especially…
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Trump Ends Outdated Office Space Rules — Letting the Government Save Money and Work Smarter
President Trump signed a new order to change how the federal government picks its office space. For decades, old rules from the Carter and Clinton administrations forced agencies to rent expensive offices in busy downtown areas, even if cheaper and more practical locations were available. Trump’s new policy cancels those rules, giving federal agencies more…
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President Trump Orders Section 232 Probe to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain
On April 15, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order initiating a Section 232 investigation under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to assess the national security risks of U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products. Highlighting vulnerabilities from foreign supply chain disruptions, price manipulation, and geopolitical risks, the…
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White House. President Issues Executive Order to Streamline Federal Procurement, Targeting FAR Overhaul
On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reforming the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), a 2,000-page framework governing the U.S. government’s $1 trillion annual procurement spending. Citing inefficiencies highlighted in reports like the 2024 Senate “Restoring Freedom’s Forge” and the 2019 Advisory Panel on Streamlining Acquisition Regulations, the order mandates…
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U.S. and Iran Hold Constructive Talks in Oman, White House Confirms
On April 13, 2025, the White House announced that U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Oman Ana Escrogima held productive diplomatic talks in Muscat with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi. The meeting, hosted by Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, focused on resolving U.S.-Iran tensions through peaceful dialogue. Envoy Witkoff…
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White House. President Trump Directs U.S. Military to Seal Southern Border, Repel Illegal Entry Under New Defense Mandate
In a sweeping national security directive issued on April 11, President Donald J. Trump formalized an expanded military mission to seal the U.S.–Mexico border and repel unlawful incursions. Under National Security Presidential Memorandum NSPM-4, the U.S. Armed Forces are now authorized to operate directly on designated federal lands to fortify territorial integrity and secure the…
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White House. The State of Play: Why President Trump’s Tariffs Are Necessary
It’s cliché, yet true — the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and expecting a different result. The trade policies of the past several decades have failed this nation, its workers, and our communities. Twenty years ago, The New York Times Editorial Board responded to the January 2005 trade deficit of $58.3 billion by writing…
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President Trump Raises China Tariffs to 125% and Temporarily Suspends Duties for Aligned Trade Partners
On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order increasing tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% in response to China’s retaliatory tariff hike against U.S. goods. This move follows previous tariff actions under Executive Order 14257, which aimed to reduce America’s trade deficit. The order also temporarily suspends country-specific duties for over…
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White House. President Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Modernize U.S. Defense Acquisitions and Boost Innovation
On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to overhaul and modernize the United States defense acquisition system, aiming to speed up military procurement and strengthen the defense industrial base. The order targets outdated processes that slow down the delivery of advanced capabilities to U.S. Armed Forces. It includes major reforms such…
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White House. Executive Order by President Donald Trump to Restore U.S. Maritime Dominance
On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order focused on revitalizing the U.S. maritime industry to strengthen national security and economic prosperity. The order aims to rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding industry, boost the domestic workforce, and make U.S.-flagged vessels more competitive in international trade. Key provisions include creating Maritime Prosperity Zones, enhancing…
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White House. Trump Launches Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Boost American Energy Innovation
In a landmark move to unleash American energy potential, President Trump signed an executive order on April 9, 2025, mandating a zero-based regulatory budgeting approach for energy-related regulations. The order requires federal agencies like the EPA, DOE, FERC, and others to establish sunset provisions for existing energy regulations, compelling them to periodically review and justify…
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White House. Trump Streamlines Foreign Arms Sales to Boost U.S. Defense Industry and Allied Readiness
In a sweeping executive order issued April 9, 2025, President Trump directed the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce to overhaul the United States foreign defense sales process, aiming to cut red tape, increase transparency, and accelerate delivery of critical military equipment to trusted allies. The order emphasizes parallel decision-making, reduced regulatory burdens, and better…
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Trump Imposes Major Tariff Hike on Low-Value Chinese Imports in Response to Retaliation
On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order escalating tariffs on low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China in response to China’s retaliatory trade measures. Following China’s announcement of a 34% tariff on U.S. goods, this amendment to prior Executive Orders increases existing tariffs on certain Chinese imports to 84%, and raises…
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect U.S. Energy from State-Level Overreach
On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to protect the U.S. energy industry from state-level climate regulations that hinder domestic energy production. The order targets state laws imposing retroactive fines, carbon taxes, and restrictive energy policies, which the administration argues are unconstitutional and detrimental to the national energy supply. The Attorney…
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President Domald Trump Participates in the Make America Wealthy Again Event. Video
President Donald Trump participated in the “Make America Wealthy Again Event” on April 2, 2025, at the White House Rose Garden, where he announced new “Liberation Day” tariffs. “Liberation Day” tariffs refer to a set of trade tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, 2025, during an event titled “Make America Wealthy Again”…