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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

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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.

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

A PROCLAMATION

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the countless contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our Nation’s 250 glorious years of independence, and we celebrate their unwavering commitment to the values that make our country great — faith, family, and freedom.

In his letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1790, President George Washington beautifully said, “May the Children of the Stock of Abraham, who dwell in this land, continue to merit and enjoy the good will of the other Inhabitants; while everyone shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig tree, and there shall be none to make him afraid.” Since the earliest days of our Republic, Jewish Americans have helped build the cause of liberty and sustain the greatness of our Nation.  Among them was the iconic Haym Salomon, an early supporter of the war for independence.  As stories tell us, Salomon was instrumental in the success of our Continental Congress and Founding Fathers, and rallied support for freedom.  He was a zealous advocate against tyranny, and even after imprisonment by the British Crown, he continued his work in defense of freedom.  In the end, he gave everything to the success of the American Revolution.  Like so many Jewish Americans who follow in his footsteps, Salomon’s legacy stands as a testament to the unshakable belief in the American promise. 

In the same letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Newport, President Washington proclaimed that the United States “gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” Under my leadership, we are aggressively fighting the violence against Jewish Americans that increased under my predecessor, prosecuting hateful criminals to the fullest extent of the law, and working to end the scourge of anti-Semitism throughout our institutions, especially on college campuses.  As President, I will never stop fighting to protect our birthright of religious freedom — a sacred right that continues to guide our Nation, drawing us closer to the Almighty each and every day.

Throughout this historic year, we rejoice in the triumph of the American spirit and rededicate ourselves to the cause of liberty and justice for all.  In special honor of 250 glorious years of American independence and on the weekend of Rededicate 250 — a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving — Jewish Americans are encouraged to observe a national Sabbath.  From sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16, friends, families, and communities of all backgrounds may come together in gratitude for our great Nation.  This day will recognize the sacred Jewish tradition of setting aside time for rest, reflection, and gratitude to the Almighty.  

This month, we celebrate the contributions that Jewish Americans have made to our way of life, we honor their role in shaping the story of our Nation, and we remember that religious devotion, learning, and service to others are enduring pillars of a thriving culture.  Through every trial and triumph, thecontributions of Jewish Americans have shaped our past, havestrengthened our communities, and will continue to inspire American greatness for generations to come.

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 Jewish American Heritage Month.I call upon Americans to celebrate the heritage and contributions of Jewish Americans and to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies.  I further call on all Americans to celebrate their faith and freedom throughout this year, during this month, and especially on Shabbat to celebrate our 250th year.  

​IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth 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

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Today, our Nation commemorates the 84th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, honoring the brave Americans and Australians who joined forces to turn the tide of World War II in the Pacific against tyranny.  Through their shared sacrifice and courage, an enduring bond was forged between our peoples—one that has weathered the trials of history and remains a cornerstone of security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

For 4 grueling days in the Coral Sea, Americans and Australians fought alongside one another, launching relentless air strikes against the invasion fleet.  It was the first ever carrier-to-carrier naval engagement in military history, with opposing fleets never seeing or firing directly on one another but rather carrying out the mission from the sky.  After enduring days of intense combat, Allied forces struck with precision, halting a major enemy advancement through the Pacific Theatre and delivering a critical blow to its naval strength, ultimately paving the way for the decisive victory at Midway a month later.

Out of the ashes of that hard-won triumph emerged an alliance between the United States and Australia that remains stronger than ever before—and my Administration is fully committed to deepening our strategic partnership in the years to come.  Last October, I was proud to secure a landmark agreement with Australia to expand our shared access to rare earth and critical minerals—an essential component of America’s ability to deter threats, confront our adversaries, and secure our economic prosperity for generations to come.

As we reflect on this solemn anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, we honor the unwavering grit of our service members and remember those heroes who willingly laid down their lives in the defense of freedom.  Standing shoulder to shoulder with our Australian partners, we will continue to champion the cause of peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific, ushering in a new Golden Age of security and prosperity for our Nation and our allies around the world.

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“We are a nation of builders again thanks to President Trump’s historic wins for Main Street, and I’m honored to mark National Small Business Week alongside him and the job creators who fuel our local communities — particularly as America celebrates 250 years of freedom and free enterprise. By rapidly delivering on the America First agenda, President Trump cut taxes and regulations, restored fair trade and public safety, and shut down the Green New Scam, fraud, DEI, and open border policies that threatened our economic stability during the last Administration. Our nation’s 36 million small businesses now have the confidence to hire, reinvest and expand, unleashing an historic era of sustained growth. America is open for business again.” — SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler

Today, President Donald J. Trump will join small business owners from across the country to mark National Small Business Week and highlight the extraordinary revival of Main Street under his America First agenda. With America celebrating its 250th anniversary of freedom and free enterprise, the Trump Administration has delivered unprecedented wins for the nation’s 36 million small businesses — the true engine of job creation, innovation, and community prosperity.

Since taking office, the Trump Administration has moved with urgency and results to empower small businesses:

• Tax Relief for Main Street: President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, delivering major victories for small businesses —making the small business deduction permanent, restoring full expensing for equipment and expansion investments, boosting take-home pay, and expanding Opportunity Zones to drive capital into underserved communities.
• Dramatic Regulatory Relief: The Trump Administration launched a Deregulation Strike Force that has already eliminated more than $110 billion in burdensome regulatory costs for small businesses in just one year, freeing owners to focus on growth instead of compliance.
• Record-Breaking SBA Support: In FY25, the Small Business Administration (SBA) delivered record capital to small businesses — guaranteeing $45 billion in 7(a) and 504 loans to more than 85,000 small businesses, the highest volume in the agency’s history, as part of over $100 billion in total capital access.
• New Manufacturing Renaissance: SBA launched its first-ever dedicated loan program for small manufacturers, waived most upfront fees, and expanded guarantees for critical supply chains to accelerate the return of American industrial strength.
• Support for Domestic Supply Chains: New procurement tools, including the Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, help small businesses source American-made suppliers and components.
• Ending Costly Bureaucracy: The Administration suspended enforcement of the burdensome Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, saving small businesses billions in paperwork and compliance costs.
• Putting Americans First: SBA implemented critical reforms, including citizenship verification for loan applicants and relocating offices out of sanctuary cities, to ensure taxpayer dollars support American entrepreneurs, and cracked down on DEI-based contracting schemes.
• Protecting Franchises: The Trump Administration terminated the Obama-era “Joint Employer Rule,” removing a major threat to franchise owners and the millions of jobs they create.

These decisive actions have restored confidence in American small businesses. Hiring is up, investment is surging, small business optimism remains strong, and entrepreneurs are once again betting on the future under President Trump’s leadership.

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This National Hurricane Preparedness Week, I encourage every American living in high-risk coastal areas to take proactive steps to protect their families, homes, and neighborhoods before disaster strikes.  Through staying informed and preparing for emergencies, we can reduce damage, safeguard lives, and recover more quickly from these dangerous storms.

As we approach hurricane season, every person can take meaningful steps today by investing in property protections, creating emergency plans, , and assembling essential supplies.  Staying aware of storm forecasts and evacuation routes ensures that families are ready to act at a moment’s notice.  These simple efforts not only protect lives and homes—they also strengthen the resilience of our Nation for future generations.

State leaders, local governments, and community members stand on the frontlines of hurricane preparedness.  With the full support of the Federal Government, communities can deploy resources more efficiently, reduce the burden of bureaucracy, and rebuild faster and stronger.  Under my leadership, we are investing in the people who are closest to these disasters to take preventative steps and drive recovery where it matters most. Together, we will ensure that no American is left without the support they need.

Americans deserve a Government that protects their lives, responds to their needs in times of crisis, and invests in resources to prevent hurricane damage from devastating our Nation’s communities.  For this reason, my Administration continues to transform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) into a streamlined and effective partner for the American people.  We have drastically cut the timelines to deliver funding into the hands of hurricane survivors, deploy FEMA responders to areas affected by storms, and complete debris removal efforts that families need and deserve.

This week, we extend our thoughts and prayers to every family across our country that has been touched by deadly hurricanes—and we express our deepest gratitude to the countless first responders who risk their safety to save lives, help others in need, and recover rapidly while taking measures to prevent or mitigate damage from future storms.

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For 250 years, American small businesses have been the foundation of our national strength and empowered our citizens to achieve the American Dream.  This National Small Business Week, we honor the entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers, whose pioneering spirit invigorates our culture, powers our economy, and lifts our communities to new heights.

From the manufacturers of the industrial era to the technology startups of today, American businesses have served as the cornerstone of our prosperity and fortified the strongest workforce in the history of the world.  Today, 36 million small businesses span every community of our country—from family farms to neighborhood storefronts—and employ more than 45 percent of our workforce.  These hardworking men and women bolster our growing economy through the sweat of their brow and a steadfast determination to forge a brighter future for themselves, their families, and our Nation. 

Every day, my Administration is delivering incredible victories for America’s small businesses.  Last year, I proudly signed the historic One Big Beautiful Bill, which provides the largest permanent tax cut for working families and job creators, expands opportunity zones to unlock billions in investments for emerging areas, and significantly increases tax deductions for new equipment purchases and business improvements.  Most importantly, we made permanent the small business tax deduction, allowing small business owners to deduct 20 percent of their hard-earner qualified business income. Since then, nearly half of all taxpayers have already benefited from the no tax on tips and overtime provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts—putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking Americans. 

At the same time, we are taking bold action to eliminate burdensome and unnecessary regulations so businesses can grow and hire faster, increase productivity, and unleash innovation like never before.  As President, I am committed to championing the everyday business owners who drive our local economies, ensuring that they can focus on their craft rather than being burdened with endless paperwork.  As an example of this unwavering commitment, my Administration moved quickly last year to suspend enforcement of the burdensome Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements for American small businesses, saving these small businesses nearly $130 billion in reduced paperwork and compliance costs. Under my leadership, we are again making products on our own shores and putting our jobs, industries, and businesses first.  My America First platform will never cease to strengthen domestic production and expand opportunities for our workers—fueling a new Golden Age for American enterprise.

Together, we will restore the American promise and advance the spirit of entrepreneurship that makes our country the land of opportunity.

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This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the resilience, devotion, and patriotism of Americans whose heritage spans the Pacific and whose tremendous contributions have helped build the greatest Nation the world has ever known.

Throughout our Nation’s 250 glorious years of freedom and independence, countless Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made tremendous contributions to our national story.  From the more than 77,000 brave service members defending our freedoms in the Armed Forces and the countless small business owners fueling our economy to the talented doctors who are making our country healthy again and the technological innovators driving our industries into the future, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have strengthened every facet of American life.

The values that my Administration is fighting for are the same values the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities live by every day—family, hard work, education, and the promise of freedom.  Since I returned to office, my Administration has advanced those values by lowering the cost of living and delivering historic tax relief for working families and small business owners through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  We are stopping violent crime and making our neighborhoods safe again for our children.  We are restoring excellence in education by empowering parents and advancing merit.  And we are forging powerful trade deals with our Asian and Pacific partners, which are expanding our access to key markets, strengthening supply chains, and securing better opportunities for American workers of every background. 

This month, as we honor the enduring contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, we pledge to work toward a radiant American future that is guided by faith, driven by hope, motivated by hard work, and uplifted by an unwavering belief in the greatness of our Nation.

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Today, I send my best wishes to all those gathered at Churchill Downs for the 152nd Kentucky Derby—our Nation’s oldest continuously running sporting event and an iconic symbol of American strength, excellence, and grandeur.

As we commemorate 250 glorious years of American independence this year, the Kentucky Derby stands as an enduring testament to tradition, culture, and the triumph of the American spirit.  Just as the Thoroughbreds race down the track with determination and resolve, so too has our Nation risen to meet every challenge, defied the odds, and shattered boundaries to reach greatness. 

As “the most exciting two minutes in sports” begins, I wish all Americans watching a thrilling and unforgettable “run for the roses.”  May this storied competition continue to inspire pride in our shared heritage, and may the best horse win!

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For 250 glorious years, the rule of law and the blessings of freedom have stood as the bedrock of our Republic and the fount of our greatness.  On Loyalty and Law Day, we reaffirm our solemn commitment to defending our unalienable rights and preserving our freedoms.

Since our founding on July 4, 1776, the righteous principles of equal justice, law and order, and the dignity of every human person have been faithfully defended by generations of patriots.  In fact, from the very beginning of our national story, responsible citizenship has meant obeying our laws, defending our flag, honoring our heritage, protecting our homeland, and safeguarding our constitutional way of life.  These foundational truths—and our steadfast commitment to them—have made our Nation the greatest beacon of freedom and liberty the world has ever known.  From the Revolutionaries who fought to secure our independence to the brave Americans who stood firm against communist threats during the Cold War, our history is defined by a citizenry with an unyielding devotion to God, an abiding loyalty to the Constitution, and a deep love of country. 

My Administration is proudly carrying forth this enduring legacy as we restore our justice system, uphold law and order, and eliminate threats to our freedom.  Since I returned to office, we have ended the era of lawlessness and the weaponization of our justice system and reclaimed our constitutional heritage. America’s borders are secure.  Our cities are reemerging safe, vibrant, and beautiful.  And our precious liberties are once again being safeguarded.

Under my leadership, we are in the new Golden Age of America—one that remains firmly rooted in respect for our laws, reverence for our Constitution, and an unwavering commitment to the eternal truths that have guided our Nation for two and a half centuries. 

Today, we celebrate the revolutionary framework of governance enshrined in our Constitution, and we pledge to defend it with unshakeable courage and devotion.  As we commemorate 250 years of American independence, we renew our resolve to secure a future where the rule of law prevails, liberty endures, and the forces of tyranny and evil remain forever defeated.