President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, should beconfirmedby the U.S. Senate without delay.As President Trump hasstated, “Todd Blanche is a STAR, and everyone knows it!” A broad coalition of law enforcement organizations, state attorneys general, former Justice Department officials, editorial boards, legal experts, advocacy groups, and Members of Congress is united in demanding his expeditious confirmation. Fraternal Order of Police: “We believe that Mr. Blanche possesses a distinguished record of public service with an understanding and appreciation of the vi…

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE SUBJECT:       Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials Section1.Policy and General Findings.  (a)  Recoverable critical minerals and materials (CMMs) are industrial resources necessary to promote the national defense. (b)  America’s inadequate supply of CMMs poses an increasing risk to our national defense and security.  The United States relies heavily on imports of certain CMMs from foreign sources, and this reliance threatens serious, susta…

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the “President”), I hereby grant permission, subject to the conditions set forth herein, to Cameron County, Texas (the “permittee”), to own, operate, and maintain a vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle crossing, known as the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge (B&M Bridge), at the Brownsville and Matamoros Port of Entry located on the United States border with Mexico in Brownsville, Texas, as described in the “Brownsville & Matamoros Bridge Presidential Permit Application” dated March 30, 2026 (the “Application”),…

SECURING AMERICA’S SUPPLY CHAINS:Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Determination delegating authority under the Defense Production Act to institute export restrictions on recoverable critical minerals and materials (CMMs). ENSURING OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE:President Trump is taking action to ensure that the United States has the industrial resources necessary to ensure our national defense and security. RESTORING AMERICAN INDUSTRY:President Trump’s leadership has restored America’s military and national security by securing reliable supplies of critical materials and supply …

First Lady Melania Trump has helped reunite a fifth group of Ukrainian and Russian children with their loved ones, continuing her humanitarian work on behalf of those affected by the war. A total of five children were reunited today. This milestone marks another step toward ensuring that innocent kids can safely return to their homes, communities, and the people who care for them. The First Lady remarked, “While diplomacy and peacebuilding are important to this effort, they are surpassed by our collective ability to place children above international disputes. Every reunion is a reminder tha…

Today, our Nation honors the life, legacy, and enduring wisdom of Alexis de Tocqueville—a great witness to the promise of our young Republic and one of the most brilliant political minds in the history of the world. In May of 1831, French magistrate Alexis de Tocqueville arrived on American soil for the first time, beginning 9 months of travel to study the moral foundations of our country and observe the animating forces behind the American way of life.  From the bustling streets of Boston and New York to the bayous of Louisiana and the sprawling coastlines of Michigan and Wisconsin, Tocquevi…

At the EPA Headquarters on Thursday, President Trump convened utilities, data center developers, and state leaders to announce a major expansion of his administration’s historicRatepayer Protection Pledge— a first-of-its-kind commitment that ensures American AI dominance does not come at the expense of households and businesses. Here’s what they’re saying: Edison Electric Institute CEO Drew Maloney: “America’s electric companies work every day with Administration, federal, and state officials to protect customers and power innovation. Responsibly connecting data centers and large loads to th…

This morningonFox & Friends, President Donald J. Trump delivered a clear, uncompromising update on U.S. operations against Iran.President Trump detailed total naval control of the Strait of Hormuz, unmatched U.S. intelligence and strike readiness, and a firm strategy that keeps maximum pressure on the Iranian regime while leaving the door open to a deal that serves American interests.

Under President Donald J. Trump, violent crime is collapsing at a pace unmatched in modern American history.Anew mid-year reportconfirms that homicides are again on track to reach the lowest level in more than a century — building on last year’sextraordinaryprogressand delivering on one of President Trump’score promisesto restore law and order. Americans see the results every day: safer neighborhoods, fewer victims, and the decisive end of the crime surge that scarred the last decade.This is not accidental; it is the direct result of the Trump Administration’s relentless efforts to enforce th…

Today, Melania and I join with American Catholics and people of faith all across the world in honoring the towering legacy of Father Stanley Rother—an Oklahoma farm boy, the first American-born martyr beatified by the Catholic Church, and a champion of human dignity who heroically laid down his life to bring the light of Jesus Christ to a people plagued by horrific darkness. Born in the heart of Oklahoma in 1935, Father Rother was ordained a Roman Catholic priest at the age of 28.  Instilled with a proud Oklahoma work ethic of faith, discipline, duty, and sacrifice, upon his ordination, he ad…

Today, our Nation marks the 82nd anniversary of the American liberation of Guam—the day the United States shattered a brutal occupation and carried freedom back to an island that had endured more than 2 years of suffering As our Nation observes National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we honor the extraordinary courage and devotion of the American patriots who fought, bled, and died to secure the blessings of liberty for the people of South Korea.  Seventy-three years have passed since the armistice quieted the guns of that brutal war, yet the heroism of those who fought endures as a timele…

Christmas planning is underway at the White House, and President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are excited to continue the cherished tradition of welcoming volunteers to help celebrate the holiday season at the People’s House. Starting today, applications are open for those interested in volunteering for 2026 Christmas at the White House. Americans from every U.S. state and territory are invited to apply for the opportunity to assist with decorating or showcase their talents as a performer at the holiday open houses. The deadline to submit a volunteer application isFriday, Aug…

President Donald J. Trump returns to Michigan today to visit the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford and celebrate the roaring comeback of American auto manufacturing under his leadership.Since taking office, President Trump has ignited an automotive renaissance — onshoring production, restoring factory jobs, and making vehicles in Michigan again. Michigan is locking in tens of billions in new capital and thousands of high-paying jobs as companies respond to President Trump’s America First policies: The results are already clear on the showroom floor.2025 marked thestrongest yearfornew …

RESTORING TRUST IN THE SMITHSONIAN:Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to reestablish confidence in the Smithsonian Institution. As illustrated by the Domestic Policy Council’s report,Saving America’s Story: How Ideological Capture at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History Erases Our Heritage(Report), the Smithsonian is failing to tell America’s story with honesty, seriousness, and pride. SAVING AMERICA’S STORY FROM CORROSIVE IDEOLOGY:In the last decade, Americans have witnessed a concerted effort to rewrite American history and force our Nati…

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section1.Policy. On March 27, 2025, I issued Executive Order 14253 (Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History).  Pursuant to that order, the Domestic Policy Council recently completed a months-long review of the Smithsonian Institution and its National Museum of American History (Museum) and issued its findings in the report entitledSaving America’s Story: How Ideological Capture at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History Erases Our …

President Xi, at our recent meeting in Beijing, China, told me that he would not, under any circumstances, give or sell Weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran — And that statement included Chinese Companies. Considering our relationship, I take him at his word and, besides, l am doing him very big favors, also. Likewise, President Putin, despite the horrible War going on in Ukraine (The relationship remains, as it does with President Zelenskyy), told me that he would not sell Weapons to Iran. He understands that I do not sell Weapons to Ukraine, but to NATO Countries. They pay full price, and…

The European Union is at it again and, as usual, taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies! After having fined Apple, for no reason at all, 15 Billion Dollars, Meta, 3 Billion Dollars, Amazon 2.5 Billion Dollars, and many others, we have just been informed that Google, a truly advanced and amazing group, has been fined yet another 1 Billion Dollars, without explanation. This brings the Google total to over 18 Billion Dollars! This illegal and highly discriminatory practice started at these high levels during the first year of the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration, but it’s not going to conti…