White House Press Releases

• Published on September 27, 2017 - 04:55 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump Before Meeting with Bipartisan Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means

  Roosevelt Room 10:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I'm honored to welcome Republican and Democrat members of the House Ways and Means Committee to the White House. We've been meeting long and hard. We've been meeting for quite some time …

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• Published on September 27, 2017 - 04:54 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Amends Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration

  Today, President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken in the Commonwealth …

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• Published on September 27, 2017 - 04:54 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump and President Rajoy of Spain Before Bilateral Meeting

  Oval Office 12:20 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Well, thank you very much.  It's a great honor to have President Rajoy of Spain.  He's somebody highly respected -- highly respected -- in this country.   We have a very, very close relationship with …

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• Published on September 27, 2017 - 04:54 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump and President Rajoy of Spain at Working Luncheon

  Cabinet Room 12:36 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Well, thank you very much.  It's a pleasure to have President Rajoy with us.  We will be discussing with our various representatives lots of different issues; among them is trade.  And the United States is …

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• Published on September 27, 2017 - 04:54 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump and President Rajoy of the Government of Spain in Joint Press Conference

  Rose Garden 1:56 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Good afternoon.  I'm greatly honored to welcome President Mariano Rajoy of Spain, and it's a great honor to have you at the White House.  Thank you very much. We've just concluded a very productive …

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• Published on September 27, 2017 - 04:54 GMT

  

  Photos from President Donald J. Trump’s Briefing on Puerto Rico in the Situation Room

  President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence; White House Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert, left; Acting U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke, background-right, and FEMA Administrator Brock Long, right, speaks with Puerto …

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• Published on September 27, 2017 - 04:54 GMT

  

  Remarks by the Vice President and Canadian Ambassador Craft at a Swearing-in Ceremony

  Indian Treaty Room 5:20 P.M.  EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, good afternoon.  I’m Vice President Mike Pence, and on behalf of the First Family, welcome to the White House.  (Applause.)  And as important, welcome to the swearing-in of the 24th Ambassador …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 22:41 GMT

  

  Presidential Memorandum for the Secretary of Education

  SUBJECT: Increasing Access to High-Quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby directed as follows: …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Expanding Access to High Quality STEM and Computer Science Education Provides More Pathways to Good Jobs

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2017 A COMMITMENT TO THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE: President Donald J. Trump is dedicated to setting American workers up for success. One of the Administration’s top priorities is …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, 9/25/2017, #16

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:14 P.M. EDT MS. SANDERS: It’s another busy day here at the White House. On the economic front, this week, the President will continue his push to secure tax relief for hardworking American families. We are pleased to …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump at Signing of Memorandum Addressing Expanding Access to High Quality STEM and Computer Science ...

  Oval Office 3:04 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all. It's a great pleasure to be here with Secretary DeVos, Secretary Acosta, and Ivanka. I also want to express my appreciation to Representatives Bradley Byrne, Susan Brooks, Lamar Smith, and …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Readout of Second Lady Karen Pence’s visit to the National Museum of Health and Medicine

  Today, Second Lady Karen Pence visited the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Springs, Maryland to view the artwork titled, “Battle Signs: Using Art Therapy to Process TBI and PTS Injuries and Trauma.” The Vice President’s mother, Nancy Pence …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 13:21 GMT

  

  HHS Secretary Tom Price and Kellyanne Conway: “All hands needed on deck to turn the tide against the opioid crisis”

  “The President is leading the way, and urging each of us to do our part─because the opioid epidemic is everybody’s business.” All hands needed on deck to turn the tide against the opioid crisis By Tom Price and Kellyanne Conway City & State PA …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 04:21 GMT

  

  Press Gaggle by President Trump, Morristown Municipal Airport, 9/24/2017

  Morristown Municipal Airport Morristown, New Jersey 4:26 P.M. EDT Q Should the players who kneeled down be fired? THE PRESIDENT: (Inaudible.) Q Should the players who kneeled down today be fired? THE PRESIDENT: Well, I think the owners should do something …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 01:33 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Strengthens Security Standards For Traveling to America

  “Our government's first duty is to its people, to our citizens -- to serve their needs, to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend their values.” – President Donald J. Trump NEW PROTECTIONS: President Donald J. Trump is taking key …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 00:36 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Announces Enhanced National Security Measures

  New security measures establish minimum requirements for international cooperation to support U.S. visa and immigration vetting Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the establishment of enhanced national security measures, aimed at creating—for the …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 00:08 GMT

  

  Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-...

  ENHANCING VETTING CAPABILITIES AND PROCESSES FOR DETECTING ATTEMPTED ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES BY TERRORISTS OR OTHER PUBLIC-SAFETY THREATS - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In Executive Order 13780 of March 6 …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 00:08 GMT

  

  Fact Sheet: Proclamation on Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by ...

  Background Every year, the United States grants lawful permanent resident status to approximately 1.1 million individuals from all across the world. In FY 2016, the United States issued approximately 10.4 million nonimmigrant visas to individuals from all …

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• Published on September 25, 2017 - 00:08 GMT

  

  FAQ: Proclamation on Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by ...

  Q: What was the basis for the requirements? A. The Section 2(b) report submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, established baseline requirements for 1) identity …

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• Published on September 24, 2017 - 11:09 GMT

  

  WSJ Editorial: “Obamacare’s Tax on the Poor”

  “More than 75% of penalized households [under Obamacare] made less than $50,000 and nine in 10 earned less than $75,000. . . . These Americans are paying a fine to avoid purchasing a product they don’t want or can’t afford but government compels them to …

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