White House Press Releases

• Published on July 12, 2017 - 22:15 GMT

  

  ICYMI: [VIDEO] Victims of Illegal Immigration Urge the Senate to Pass Legislation to Save American Lives

  Victims of Illegal Immigration Urge the Senate to Pass Legislation to Save American Lives On Wednesday June 28, 2017, President Donald J. Trump met with American families whose loved ones were killed by illegal aliens. Many of these illegal aliens had …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 21:29 GMT

  

  Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, 7/12/2017

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:24 P.M. EDT MS. SANDERS:  Good afternoon.  Earlier this afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee concluded the confirmation hearing for Chris Wray, the President's nominee for FBI director.   During his hearing, …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 20:46 GMT

  

  Budgetary Impact Analysis for Executive Order Entitled “Reviving the National Space Council”

  Statement from OMB Director Mick Mulvaney: Budgetary Impact Analysis for Executive Order Entitled “Reviving the National Space Council” This executive order revives the National Space Council. Implementing this executive order would have a de minimis …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 17:56 GMT

  

  White House Statement on CEA Analysis of BCRA Medicaid Provisions

  The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has analyzed the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) estimate of the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), particularly the bill’s effect on Medicaid since this effect has not been adequately analyzed. Although CBO’s …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 17:14 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Approves New York Disaster Declaration

  Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from March 14 to …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 17:14 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Approves North Dakota Disaster Declaration

  Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from March 23 to April 29, 2017. …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 17:14 GMT

  

  Remarks by the Vice President to the National Student Leadership Conference

  American University Washington, D.C.  9:52 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so very much for that warm welcome.  Thank you, Skyler, for that gracious introduction.  And let’s give Skyler another round of applause for all the great work she’s done …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 15:47 GMT

  

  H.R. 2430 – FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017

  July 12, 2017 (House) STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY H.R. 2430 – FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Rep. Walden, R-OR, and three cosponsors) The Administration is committed to expanding access to safe and affordable drugs and medical devices through …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 15:08 GMT

  

  Statement from the Press Secretary Condemning the Terrorist Attack on Religious Pilgrims in India

  The United States strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack on religious pilgrims in the state of Jammu and Kashmir on July 10.  We extend condolences to the victims’ families and the people of India.  An attack on religious freedom is an attack on …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 13:52 GMT

  

  Presidential Executive Order on Allowing Additional Time for Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Amending ...

  EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - ALLOWING ADDITIONAL TIME FOR RECOGNIZING POSITIVE ACTIONS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF SUDAN AND AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 13761 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 13:52 GMT

  

  H.R. 2810 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

  July 11, 2017 (House Rules) STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY H.R. 2810 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Rep. Thornberry, R-TX, and Rep. Smith, D-WA) The Administration appreciates the House Armed Services Committee’s (Committee) …

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• Published on July 12, 2017 - 13:15 GMT

  

  A Message to the Congress of the United States

  TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Consistent with subsection 401(b) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(b), and subsection 204(b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(b), I hereby report that I have issued an …

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• Published on July 11, 2017 - 21:35 GMT

  

  Background Briefing on the President's Trip to France, 7/11/2017

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room  3:32 P.M. EDT AIDE:  Good afternoon.  For your recording purposes, this background briefing on the President’s upcoming foreign travel is off-camera and not for broadcast.  Attribution for your briefing is senior …

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• Published on July 11, 2017 - 20:53 GMT

  

  Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq

  President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq. President Trump congratulated the Prime Minister on the liberation of Mosul by Iraqi Security Forces, which marks a major milestone in the fight against ISIS. The President …

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• Published on July 11, 2017 - 20:53 GMT

  

  Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, 7/11/2017

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:26 P.M. EDT MS. SANDERS:  Good afternoon.  Before I get into the issues of today and take your questions, I first want to take a minute to acknowledge the 16 servicemen and women who lost their lives yesterday in a …

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• Published on July 11, 2017 - 14:20 GMT

  

  WSJ Editorial: “Running the Schumer Blockade”

  “Democrats aren’t using cloture to raise the level of debate or highlight unqualified nominees. They are using it—and have said as much—to sabotage a Presidency. That isn’t what the Founders intended, and Republicans have every right to stop this abuse of …

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• Published on July 11, 2017 - 14:20 GMT

  

  Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Lexington, Kentucky

  The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release July 11, 2017 On Wednesday, July 12, Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Lexington, Kentucky to meet with small business owners and local job creators about the need to repeal and …

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• Published on July 11, 2017 - 13:44 GMT

  

  Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with Prime Minister Youssef Chahed

  The Vice President met today with the Tunisian Prime Minister to reaffirm the United States' support for Tunisia as it works to strengthen its security capacity, implement essential economic reforms, and continue developing its democratic institutions. …

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• Published on July 10, 2017 - 23:31 GMT

  

  White House Statement on Today’s Announcement from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Declining Obamacare Insurance ...

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 10, 2017 Today’s announcement shows that insurers continue to flee Obamacare at an alarming rate. With only half the number of issuers wanting to sell Americans plans on Obamacare’s …

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• Published on July 10, 2017 - 22:39 GMT

  

  Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the Liberation of Mosul

  Today, Iraqi Security Forces, supported by the United States and the Global Coalition, liberated the city of Mosul from its long nightmare under the rule of ISIS.  We congratulate Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi Security Forces, and all Iraqis …

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