White House Press Releases

• Published on August 4, 2017 - 13:50 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Announces Sixth Wave of Judicial Candidates and Fifth Wave of U.S. Attorney Candidates

  The President today announced that he has nominated ten individuals to the following Federal judgeships and four individuals to the following U.S. Attorney positions. If confirmed, Michael B. Brennan of Wisconsin will serve as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. …

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• Published on August 4, 2017 - 13:50 GMT

  

  WTAS: more praise for the RAISE Act

  Rep. Lamar Smith: “Each year one million legal immigrants are admitted to the United States. Our immigration system is the most generous in the world. However, our current system fails to prioritize immigration based on skills and abilities. Less than 15 …

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• Published on August 4, 2017 - 13:50 GMT

  

  Eighteen Nominations Sent to the Senate Today

  NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Scott C. Blader, of Wisconsin, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin for the term of four years, vice John William Vaudreuil, resigned. Michael B. Brennan, of Wisconsin, to be United States …

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• Published on August 3, 2017 - 17:20 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump at Department of Veterans Affairs Telehealth Event

  Roosevelt Room 11:40 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  I’d like to begin by thanking Secretary David Shulkin for the incredible progress that he’s making at the VA -- tremendous strides.  Thank you very much, David.  We appreciate it.  The veterans …

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• Published on August 3, 2017 - 15:20 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Jamie McCourt to be Ambassador to the French Republic and Ambassador to the ...

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 03, 2017 If confirmed, Jamie McCourt of California will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic, and to serve …

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• Published on August 3, 2017 - 13:28 GMT

  

  Washington Times editorial on RAISE Act: “A good start on immigration reform”

  “America will always be a nation of immigrants; it’s in our DNA. Immigrants will always be welcome, just not everybody all at once. America is the land of opportunity, with harmony and good order. That’s why immigrants want to come here. We owe it to …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Four Nominations Sent to the Senate Today and One Withdrawal

  NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Richard Glick, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the term expiring June 30, 2022, vice Colette Dodson Honorable, term expired Jamie McCourt, of California, to be Ambassador …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and Senior Policy Advisor Stephen Miller, 8/2/2017, #5

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:48 P.M. EDT MS. SANDERS:  Good afternoon, everyone.   Before we get started, I’d like to hand it over to Stephen Miller, senior advisor to the President, to speak with you about the RAISE Act that the President endorsed …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 21:27 GMT

  

  WTAS: praise for the RAISE Act

  WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: PRAISE FOR THE RAISE ACT Attorney General Jeff Sessions: “This proposal will help the Department of Justice perform its duties to uphold our nation’s immigration law and end the unlawful abuse of our public benefits programs that …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 21:27 GMT

  

  Eight Nominations and One Withdrawal Sent to the Senate Today

  NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Daniel M. Gade, of North Dakota, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2021, vice Constance S. Barker, term expired. Melissa Sue Glynn, of the District of Columbia, to be …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 19:55 GMT

  

  Readout of Second Lady Karen Pence’s Visit to Podgorica, Montenegro

  The White House Office of the Second Lady For Immediate Release August 02, 2017 Second Lady Karen Pence started the day with the Vice President and participated in a meet-and-greet with U.S. embassy employees and their families. Then, the Second Lady and …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 17:43 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump, Senator Tom Cotton, and Senator David Perdue on the RAISE Act and Green Card Reform

  Roosevelt Room 11:39 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  It's great to be here today to unveil legislation that would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century.  I want to thank Senators Tom Cotton and …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 17:00 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Approves Michigan Disaster Declaration

  Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Michigan and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 22 to June …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 17:00 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Backs Raise Act

  Bill will create a merit-based immigration system that protects our workers, our taxpayers, and our economy A SURGE IN UNSKILLED IMMIGRATION: For decades, low-skilled and unskilled immigration into the United States has surged, depressing wages and harming …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 15:37 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Signs H.R. 3364 into Law

  On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the President signed into law: H.R. 3364, the "Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act," which strengthens and expands statutory sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea, and for other purposes. …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 15:37 GMT

  

  Statement by President Donald J. Trump on the Signing of H.R. 3364

  Today, I have signed into law H.R. 3364, the "Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act."  While I favor tough measures to punish and deter aggressive and destabilizing behavior by Iran, North Korea, and Russia, this legislation …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 15:37 GMT

  

  Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Signing the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act”

  Today, I signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,” which enacts new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia.  I favor tough measures to punish and deter bad behavior by the rogue regimes in Tehran and Pyongyang.  I …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 14:57 GMT

  

  Remarks by the Vice President at the Adriatic Charter Summit

  Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora  Podgorica, Montenegro THE VICE PRESIDENT:   Well, thank you all.  Prime Minister Markovic,  Prime Minister Zaev, Prime Minister Brnabic, Prime Minister Cerar, Prime Minister Plenkovic, Prime Minister Rama, , President Thaci, …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 14:19 GMT

  

  Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with Prime Minister Dusko Markovic of Montenegro

  The Vice President met today with Prime Minister of Montenegro Dusko Markovic. The leaders agreed that the Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans is critical to build a more secure and prosperous future for the region, and the Vice President …

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• Published on August 2, 2017 - 14:19 GMT

  

  Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with Opposition Members of the Montenegrin Parliament

  In Podgorica, today, the Vice President met opposition members of the Montenegrin Parliament. The Vice President urged the opposition to return to Parliament to carry out their responsibilities as legislators and represent the voters who elected them. The …

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