Category: United States of America

Source: United States White House

For 250 years, our Nation’s mothers have strengthened families, raised generations of faithful Americans, and instilled the enduring values that propel our country toward greatness.  This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the women whose unconditional love steadies us through every season of life.

So much of who we become begins with a mother’s example.  The confidence we carry and the lessons we live by are often first modeled by women who devote themselves wholly to seeing that our American Dreams come to life and that our potential remains unlimited.  Whether they are adoptive, natural, foster, or a guiding maternal figure, mothers cultivate our strength, unlock our talents, and encourage us to reach higher than we ever thought possible.  Behind every leader and trailblazer stands a strong and devoted woman who made that ascent a reality.

Yet mothers are not only the foundation of others’ success—they also carry their own ambitions and the strength to pursue them while raising strong families and nurturing a flourishing home.  In recognition of all that they do, my Administration remains committed to championing policies that support them and their families. 

Since I returned to office, we have permanently expanded the child tax credit, are lowering the cost of living, have reduced prices on expensive brand name medicines through TrumpRx, and are investing in our children’s futures through the historic creation of Trump Accounts.  A mother’s love is inseparable from her desire to do what is best for her family and children, so we have restored parental rights to our classrooms—and we are prioritizing school choice in federal grant programs, expanding access to private and faith-based education, and ensuring that no parent is forced to accept a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to raising their children with the care and devotion they deserve.  We have stopped the flow of dangerous illegal immigrants and deadly drugs like fentanyl and secured the strongest border in American history so that more mothers never have to endure the unimaginable heartbreak carried by our heroic Angel Moms.  Our Nation’s mothers have supported us our entire lives with boundless love and commitment, and my Administration will never let them down.

Throughout every chapter of our national story, resilient mothers have defended our most cherished values and shaped the very fabric of our Republic.  As we celebrate Mother’s Day and 250 years of independence, we honor every mother who has faithfully passed the flame of American values to the next generation.  We especially pay tribute to the Gold Star Mothers whose children gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  Above all, we treasure the mothers who teach us to honor our traditions, respect our great American Flag, and uphold the founding ideals that sustain our glorious way of life.

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On May 10, 1775, a small band of American militiamen stunned the most powerful military in the world when they fearlessly wrestled Fort Ticonderoga from British control—delivering the first American offensive victory of the Revolutionary War and proving that the forces of liberty could triumph over the mightiest of empires.

After the outbreak of the Revolutionary War at the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April, American forces urgently needed to strengthen their firepower to break the British grip on Boston and secure their position in New England.  Answering the call to freedom, the legendary Green Mountain Boys—a militia from the New Hampshire Grants of present-day Vermont—set out on a daring mission to seize Fort Ticonderoga, a vulnerable British outpost in the Colony of New York that commanded a vital waterway and held a massive arsenal of artillery and cannons.  

In the early morning hours of May 10, this bold force of revolutionaries, under the joint command of the famed patriot Ethan Allen and the later treacherous Benedict Arnold, launched a surprise attack on the British garrison.  Catching the Redcoats off guard as they slept, the patriots seized the fort without firing a single shot, forcing the unprepared British soldiers to surrender with little resistance—marking the first major victory of the Revolutionary War.

The capture of Fort Ticonderoga proved to be an early turning point in the American Revolution.  Colonial forces gained critical ammunition, cannons, and mortars, which Colonel Henry Knox famously hauled hundreds of miles across unforgiving terrain to Boston by January of 1776—empowering the Continental Army to force a British retreat and cementing New England as an American stronghold.  The courage, ingenuity, and resolve of the patriots who stormed Fort Ticonderoga defined the fighting spirit that would ultimately drive our Nation to victory and secure our long-awaited independence.

On the 251st anniversary of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, we honor the heroes who struck a decisive blow against British forces and earned their place in history as American legends.  And as we celebrate 250 glorious years of American independence, we recommit ourselves to preserving the liberty that they fought fearlessly to secure, and we pledge to ensure that the blessings of freedom remain the inheritance of generations to come.

Source: United States White House

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“The April jobs report smashing expectations thanks to robust private-sector growth is yet another sign that the American economy remains on a solid trajectory under President Trump. America added 12,600 factory construction jobs in April as trillions in investments continue pouring into American manufacturing. Every leading indicator is pointed in the right direction, and Americans can rest assured that the best is yet to come.”
— White House spokesman Kush Desai

Here’s what you need to know:

• The U.S. labor market is surging. The economy added 115,000 jobs in April — crushing economists’ expectations and delivering the second straight month of strong gains. In 2026, the economy has powered ahead with an average of 76,000 new jobs per month, a big leap from the 10,000 monthly average in 2025.
• Economists keep getting it wrong as they underestimate the strength of the Trump economy. 94% of Bloomberg economists (65 out of 69) completely missed April’s impressive growth, continuing their pattern of underestimating the momentum of the current expansion.
• American manufacturing is roaring back. The economy added 12,600 factory construction jobs in April alone, propelled by trillions in new investments flooding into advanced manufacturing and data centers. The first quarter of 2026 delivered the first manufacturing job growth since 2023, with every major indicator now flashing strong expansion after years of Biden-era decline.
• President Trump is dramatically shrinking the federal bureaucracy. His bold efforts have already slashed the federal workforce by 345,000 workers, making the federal government the smallest it has been since May 1966 — and the smallest it has ever been as a share of the total workforce.
• American workers are flooding back into the workforce. Prime-age labor force participation remains exceptionally strong, with prime-age female participation hovering near its all-time high and prime-age male participation at its highest level since 2009. Workers are proudly coming off the sidelines and powering the Trump Economy.

Here’s what they’re saying:

• The Wall Street Journal: “The U.S. job market blew past expectations again in April, buoyed by gains across industries including retail, transportation and warehousing, and healthcare, a sign that the labor market remained resilient in the face of the Iran war.”
• Bloomberg Economics Chief U.S. Economist Anna Wong: “April hiring was surprisingly robust… The most interesting detail in April’s jobs report is from the area that powered more than half the month’s job gains: the freight sector. That confirms the improvement flagged by recent strong readings in PMIs and regional Fed manufacturing surveys: A strong recovery may be underway in the industrial sector.”
• Politico: “President Donald Trump’s labor market is bouncing back.”
• The New York Times reporter Tony Romm: “The jobs report gives President Trump a favorable data point to tout.”
• Economist Steve Moore: “This is a real tribute to a lot of Trump policies… The buzzword for today is ‘resilience’”
• Northlight Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Chris Zaccarelli: “The economy is so much better than what the doom crew has been saying… The labor market is adding jobs, GDP is growing and corporate profits are expanding at a rapid pace.”
• Lombard Odier Investment Managers Head of Macro Research Florian Ielpo: “What is not to like? It is better than expected without being too strong, and it does not look directly inflationary.”
• CNBC anchor Rick Santelli: “We are much stronger… These are good numbers.”
• Fox Business Network anchor Cheryl Casone: “We got a much better than expected jobs report for the month of April. 115,000 jobs is the nonfarm number. The expectation was 62,000. Again, a strong print for the U.S. jobs picture.”
• Citizens Bank Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Markets Eric Merlis: “The April jobs report is a clear upside surprise… Importantly, the data suggests the hostilities in the Middle East have had little visible impact on the U.S. job market.”
• Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long: “Good news. The US economy added a strong 115,000 jobs in April (and March was revised higher to 185,000!) The unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%. Hiring was strong in healthcare (about 1/3 of job gains in April), retail and transportation/warehouse.”
• Job Creators Network CEO Alfredo Ortiz: “Small businesses are really the generators of job creation and never has been more the truth than that than this particular week and this particular year under this Administration and under the leadership of Kelly Loeffler, small businesses are leading the charge here.”
• CNN’s Matt Egan: “This was a big beat for the job market… The U.S. economy adding 115,000 jobs in April — that’s almost twice as much as the consensus from economists.”
• The New York Times reporter Lydia DePillis: “That’s another surprisingly good showing, up about twice what economists expected.”

Source: United States White House

class=”has-text-align-center”>BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As we celebrate 250 glorious years of American freedom, we are reminded that this tremendous milestone is only possible thanks to our Armed Forces who, since the dawn of our Republic, pledged to defend our freedom no matter the cost.  Generation after generation, the gravity of this sacred commitment has been shared by their selfless spouses.  On Military Spouse Day, we honor the incredible women and men who serve this Nation.

Military spouses are vital to our national defense.  Their unwavering support of the home front enables our service members to protect our homeland and defend our liberty.  Every day, they balance the unique demands and disruption of a life of service with an uncommon resilience forged by frequent moves, lengthy deployments, and family separation.  In spite of the challenges, military spouses persevere not simply because they love their spouses but because they believe in the promise of America.

When duty calls, our military never fails to answer — and we must never fail to support and equip those who stand faithfully beside our warfighters.  During my first term, we fulfilled our pledge to improve employment policies for military spouses through expanded opportunities within the Federal Government, enhanced remote and flexible job options, and increased licensure portability.  We made great progress, but more work is needed in employment, quality housing, affordable childcare, accessible healthcare, and education.  As President, I remain committed to ensuring that our Armed Forces remain the strongest fighting force on Earth — and that our military spouses and families receive the support, care, and opportunities they deserve. 

The spouses of our service members share with their loved ones a noble but demanding calling.  In times of peace and in the crucible of conflict, they rise to meet every challenge and bear the pressures and sacrifices with relentless grace and fortitude.  Today, the First Lady and I join a grateful Nation in saluting these patriots and heroes.  May God bless our Armed Forces, our military spouses, and their families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 8, 2026, as Military Spouse Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.

​​​​​​DONALD J. TRUMP

Source: United States White House

class=”has-text-align-center”>BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As we celebrate Victory Day for World War II –- we celebrate America’s monumental triumph over tyranny and evil in Europe, led by the might of our Armed Forces and those of our Allies.  On May 8, 1945, the iron grip of Nazi Germany shattered, and news of victory swept across our great Nation and the world, marking a decisive turning point in the history of freedom.   

From the legendary storming of the beaches of Normandy to the frigid, hard-fought defense during the Battle of the Bulge, the courage of countless American soldiers carried the Allied cause across the deserts of North Africa and the forests of western Europe until the forces of the Nazi regime collapsed in ruin.  Their sacrifice, together with the unwavering resolve of millions of men and women on the home front, drove tyranny to its knees and paved the way for the Allied powers to secure their resounding victory against Imperial Japan nearly 4 months later.

The fight for liberty came at a staggering cost.  More than 250,000 Americans laid down their lives in the fight against the Nazi regime.  Their heroic sacrifice reminds us that the sacred freedoms we cherish are forged in sacrifice and must be fiercely defended both at home and abroad.  Let us remember them, and the millions of innocent souls who endured horrendous atrocities, and lost their lives, at the hands of national socialism.

As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we carry their legacy forward by ensuring our Armed Forces remain the most dominant in the world, ready to safeguard our sovereignty, to confront any threat, and preserve the flame of liberty they fought so valiantly to defend.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 8, 2026, as a day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.

​​​​​​DONALD J. TRUMP

Source: United States White House

This National Day of Prayer, we honor America’s enduring tradition of prayer, faith, and trust in Almighty God.  And as we celebrate 250 glorious years of American independence, we pledge to never forget the countless blessings God has bestowed upon our people and our country.  

From the cradles of civilization in the ancient world to the Christian empires of medieval Europe and the miraculous founding of our own Nation, the entire Western experience has been connected by a golden thread of devotion to God.  America’s faith was seen most prominently during our struggle for independence, when the Second Continental Congress declared a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” to seek God’s providence and ask for His protection and blessing in their fight for freedom, virtue, and posterity. 

Just weeks later, armed with unshakable faith, the Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776, and paved the way for freedom’s ultimate victory five years later at Yorktown.  In the years since, this proud birthright of faith moved our Nation to expand the promise of independence to the furthest reaches of our continent; preserve our Union in the midst of a bloody Civil War; abolish slavery; win two world wars; defeat the evil forces of atheistic communism; plant our Flag on the Moon; and advance truth, beauty, and goodness in our culture every single day.  

Today, faith in God is resurging on American shores like never before.  Throughout this historic year, we rejoice in the triumph of the American spirit and in the love and grace of Almighty God.  And just as our Founders came together in prayer before declaring independence, thousands of Americans will gather on Sunday, May 17, on the National Mall to rededicate the United States as One Nation Under God.  

This National Day of Prayer, we proudly recommit to our magnificent birthright of faith.  I encourage all Americans to come together today in prayer, reflecting on the many blessings God has given our Nation and asking for His continued protection, with ceremonies, events, and programs in their houses of worship and places of work, schools, and homes. Above all, we pledge that America will always, as it is written in Psalm 96, “Tell His glory among the nations”—and that we will never forget God’s role in creating, protecting, and sustaining the freest, strongest, most prosperous, and greatest country the world has ever known.

Source: United States White House

Every day, we rely on the compassionate service and steady commitment of our Nation’s corps of nursing professionals.  On National Nurses Day, we pay special tribute to these highly skilled men and women for their steadfast dedication to the health and well-being of their fellow citizens.

As our Nation’s largest healthcare profession, an estimated 5 million nurses serve communities nationwide in hospitals, clinics, schools, public health departments, and long-term care facilities.  They stand beside us in our most vulnerable and meaningful moments, from the joy and wonder of the first breath of life to the quiet sorrow of the last.  Whether in emergencies, routine visits, or the long course of illness and recovery, patients and their families are lifted by the expertise, compassion, and steady reassurance of these caregivers.  In every circumstance, America’s nurses tend to what matters most in life—safeguarding our health and protecting the well-being of those we love with unmatched resolve.

Despite long work hours, demanding schedules, and stressful life-and-death circumstances, nurses rise to every challenge with skill, precision, and pride, keeping their patients’ needs foremost in heart and mind.  That dedication deserves to be met in kind, which is why my Administration is committed to standing behind our Nation’s nurses every day.  Through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and its elimination of taxes on overtime pay, we are helping nurses keep more of what they earn and build the financial security they have long deserved.

Nursing is a noble calling, a vocation worthy of our gratitude, respect, and admiration.  On National Nurses Day, the First Lady joins me in honoring America’s nurses, whose steady hands and generous hearts sustain the health of our people and strengthen the vitality of our great Nation.

Source: United States White House

In the morning hours of May 5, 1961, Commander Alan Shepard cemented his place in history when he became the first American to journey into the final frontier, propelling the United States into the Space Race and signaling a glorious new era of cosmic discovery.  Today, as we celebrate National Astronaut Day, we pay tribute to the generations of brave men and women who have followed in his footsteps and are now carrying our Nation’s beautiful Flag farther into space than ever before.

Commander Shepard’s courage aboard Freedom 7 will forever stand as a testament to American excellence and our relentless pursuit into the unknown.  Since that epic flight, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has continued to push the boundaries of human potential.  From Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin etching humanity’s first footprints on the ancient dust of the lunar surface to landing rovers on Mars, America continues to set the gold standard for space exploration—and together, our Nation is making history once again among the stars.

Last month, American astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, alongside Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, embarked on a groundbreaking voyage aboard the spacecraft Integrity on the ArtemisII mission, launching deep into space on top of one of the most powerful rockets ever built.  These brave explorers of the unknown traveled 695,081 miles through the vast expanses of space, triumphantly carrying our beautiful Stars and Stripes farther from Earth than mankind has ever reached before.

Journeying around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, the Artemis II crew gave us a new understanding of our celestial neighbor and advanced our knowledge of deep space travel—information that will prove essential as we prepare to return American boots to the Moon by 2028 and advance toward a permanent American settlement on the lunar surface, with our future sights set firmly on the red dunes of Mars.

Under my Executive Order to Ensure American Space Superiority, we are reaching for the stars once again with the same ingenuity, courage, and indomitable spirit that have defined our national story for 250 years.  Freedom will fly once again: We are advancing space nuclear technology for the journey to Mars, empowering innovation across the commercial space industry, and securing American space dominance for generations to come.  Our Republic stands at the dawn of a new Golden Age of space exploration—one that will carry the hopes and ambitions of our people farther into the great beyond than ever before.

Source: United States White House

class=”has-text-align-center”>BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

This National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we celebrate the strength, discipline, and competitive spirit that reflect the American people.  We recognize the values and lessons that sports and fitness instill.  Above all, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, expanding access to athletic opportunities, and ensuring every American has the chance to compete and succeed. 

Sports and fitness are woven into the fabric of American identity, and the greatness that defines our Nation is forged only through hard work, sweat, and an unrelenting demand for success.  Physical dedication sharpens the mind, steels the will, and produces the kind of character that Americans carry into every aspect of their lives.  Citizens who hold themselves to that standard of excellence are capable of meeting any challenge of the world today.

My Administration is committed to strengthening the next generation of Americans and promoting sports participation, which is why I was proud to sign an Executive Order revitalizing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test.  This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Council, and under my leadership, we are once again making fitness and nutrition national priorities.  Working alongside world-class professional athletes, major league organizations, teams, schools and communities across our country, we are ushering in a new Golden Age of physical fitness — expanding access to wellness for every American, promoting the many benefits of exercise and good nutrition, supporting youth sports, and celebrating a culture of strength, vitality, and excellence. 

We are also leading the charge to restore integrity and fairness to sports.  In my first days back in office, I issued an Executive Order keeping men out of women’s athletics — protecting the equal opportunity of women and girls to compete and excel.  I also took executive actions to ensure that colleges preserve — and, where possible, expand — scholarship and roster opportunities for student athletes in all sports, and I am working hard to ensure enforcement of clear, consistent, and fair rules on eligibility, transfers, and compensation so that college athletics remain a uniquely American institution.

Over the next 3 years, America will host the Presidents Cup, the FIFA World Cup, and the Olympic Games — the world’s premiere sporting competitions.  These events will provide fitness aspirations for all generations of Americans and celebrate the power of sports to unite our people.  To mark the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s independence, my Administration is also hosting the Patriot Games this fall, bringing together one young man and one young woman from each State and territory to compete in events highlighting the greatest and brightest up-and-coming athletes.  This once-in-a-generation event will showcase the extraordinary talents that thrive across our country, proving to the world that the American competitive spirit is stronger and more vibrant than ever before.

This month, we are reminded that a country is only as strong as its citizens.  I encourage all Americans to take steps to ensure they can live healthy and fulfilling lives through regular exercise and the joys of sports — improving the strength, vigor, and success of our Nation along the way.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.  I call upon public officials, sports educators, athletes, and all the people of the United States to get involved in sports and physical activity, especially our Nation’s youth.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty‑six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.

​​​​​​DONALD J. TRUMP

Source: United States White House

class=”has-heading-3-font-size”>Executive Summary

The Trump Administration has designed a Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing policy framework to address the major differences in drug prices and contributions to the pharmaceutical innovation enterprise across developed countries. To date, the Administration has reached voluntary MFN pricing agreements with 17 of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world. Moving forward, the Administration expects to reach similar agreements with most manufacturers of sole-source brand name drugs and biologics in the nation. In parallel, the Administration is working with Congress to codify those voluntary agreements into law to ensure that patients continue to benefit from price discounts. This report describes the MFN drug pricing framework and evaluates its fiscal effects.

MFN provisions differ between future drug launches (“prospective MFN”) and drugs on the market before MFN began (“existing drugs”). Under the voluntary MFN framework, manufacturers will offer all new drugs launched in the U.S. at prices comparable to those in other high‑income countries.1 This prospective MFN construct applies across all markets in the U.S., inclusive of the private insurance market, and is expected to generate $529B in domestic savings in the next 10 years across all markets. By tying U.S. drug prices to international prices, prospective MFN will lower U.S. prices and put upward pressure on prices paid in other wealthy nations.

The voluntary MFN framework requires manufacturers to make existing drugs available to state Medicaid programs at MFN prices, which would generate $64.3B in federal and state savings in the next 10 years. Discounted prices offered in the direct-to-consumer channel, TrumpRx.gov, will generate large patient savings for prescription drugs commonly purchased outside of insurance, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs for weight loss and fertility medications. Specifically, GLP-1 users without insurance coverage are expected to save $3,000 per year, and couples undergoing in-vitro fertilization are anticipated to realize savings exceeding $6,000. In addition to the voluntary MFN framework, proposed legislation would ensure that health insurers count direct-to-consumer purchases of drugs at MFN prices towards patients’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. Finally, as part of the voluntary MFN framework, the Trump Administration secured price reductions for GLP-1 drugs, hereby enabling a fiscally sustainable expansion of Medicare coverage for anti-obesity treatments.

The MFN drug pricing policy framework has been carefully designed to work in tandem with U.S. trade policy efforts. While U.S. trade policy pushes foreign governments to pay their fair share, U.S. pricing commitments provide drug manufacturers with complimentary leverage in their negotiations with other wealthy nations. Taken together, the MFN framework aims to equalize drug prices through the combination of decreases in U.S. prices and increases in prices faced by other developed countries.