Tag: White House
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, April 22, 2025 . Video
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Outlines Trump Administration’s Priorities, April 22, 2025 On April 22, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the media, highlighting President Donald Trump’s international engagements, border security achievements, economic policies, and domestic reforms. The briefing, held in the White House press room, covered a range of topics reflecting…
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White House. Presidential Proclamation – Honoring the Memory of His Holiness Pope Francis
On April 21, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation to honor the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, recognizing his global impact as a spiritual leader. As a mark of respect, the President has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings,…
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Trump Administration Accelerates Critical Mineral Production to Bolster U.S. Economic and Energy Security
On April 18, 2025, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order on Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, unveiled a strategic initiative to enhance transparency and efficiency in permitting for key mineral projects. By integrating projects such as Resolution Copper and Silver Peak Lithium Mine into the Federal Permitting…
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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 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 Issues Executive Order to Address National Security Risks Linked to Susman Godfrey Law Firm
On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting Susman Godfrey LLP, citing national security risks and alleged unlawful practices, including racial discrimination and political interference. The order directs federal agencies to suspend security clearances held by Susman employees, cut off government contracts, and limit access to federal resources. It also requires…
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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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President Trump’s Executive Order to Eliminate Anti-Competitive Regulations and Boost Market Competition
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at reducing anti-competitive regulations that hinder market competition. The order directs federal agencies to review their rules and identify those that create monopolies, limit competition, or block new businesses from entering the market. It calls for the removal or modification of regulations that unnecessarily…
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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 Blasts ‘War on Showers,’ Flushes Biden-Era Showerhead Rules
President Trump is turning up the pressure — literally. In a fiery new executive order, Trump repealed a 13,000-word Obama-Biden regulation defining the word “showerhead,” calling it another example of government overreach clogging up American bathrooms. Slamming past administrations for “choking the economy” with water limits, Trump says Americans deserve hot, high-pressure showers — not…
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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…