WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following statement on April 2, 2025: * * * FAA Statements on Midair Collision at Reagan Washington National Airport Statement The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing support and oversight for the air traffic controller team at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The FAA is also evaluating current arrival rates at DCA. To support the well-being of controllers more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * From FinCEN: Treasury Convenes Financial Institutions, Law Enforcement, in Washington, D.C. in Support of the U.S. Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran WASHINGTON--Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent led a public-private partnership event with 16 systemically important global financial institutions and federal law enforcement agencies, focused on denying Iran  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The White House posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Illegal Border Crossings Hit New Record Low in March Illegal crossings along the southern border reached another new low last month as President Donald J. Trump makes good on his promise to stop the invasion and secure the homeland. It's called the "Trump Effect." * In March, Border Patrol encountered just 7,181 illegal immigrants at the southern border. * Compared to the same month under Biden, that represents  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Nominee for Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman: Military's top job is creating peace through strength WASHINGTON - The U.S. military must fight America's wars when needed. Still, the military's top priority is to prevent those wars by signaling to adversaries its readiness to fight and win in any scenario, said President Donald J. Trump's nominee  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on April 2, 2025: * * * Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on April 2, 2025: * * * Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)(IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 160 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on April 2, 2025, honoring World Autism Awareness Day: * * * On World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize the millions of Americans living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their proud perseverance in overcoming tremendous hurdles is emblematic of the strength and grit that makes America great. The First Lady and I extend our heartfelt appreciation to the families, friends, and communities aiding Americans with ASD as w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- President Trump issued the following statement on April 1, 2025, on the National Financial Literacy Month: * * * The foundation of American economic prosperity is a society empowered with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions to achieve the American Dream. During National Financial Literacy Month, we commit to providing critical resources for every American, young and old, helping them invest in a brighter, more secure future. Financial independen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of the 19th Annual International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony on April 1, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the 19th Annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards Ceremony MS FOTOVAT: Good afternoon. Please, everyone, be seated. Thank you so much. So good afternoon, everyone. I have to say I'm so excited. Thank you, all, for being here in this historic setting of the Benjamin Franklin Room h more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Remarks at FinCEN Iran Maximum Pressure and Counter Terrorism (IMPACT) Exchange Series Thank you, Andrea, for your kind introduction. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today, and especially a warm thanks for all those that traveled to Washington for today's event. Your participation today underscores our critical goal of protecting ou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * U.S. Joins India to Launch Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH 2025 VISAKHAPATNAM, India - Indian and U.S. armed forces held the opening ceremony to launch this year's Exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam, India, on April 1, 2025. U.S. Navy units including the landing ship dock USS Comstock (LSD 45), with embarked U.S. Marines, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) are scheduled to partic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for 2025 (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2025) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Deve more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for FY 2026 (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2025) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for FY 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Marke more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for FY 2026 (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2025) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for FY 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Acce more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Freezes Funding, Promises Further Action If Maine Continues Violating Federal Law (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2025) -- Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins fulfilled the promise of Title IX in pausing federal funds for certain Maine educational programs. Secretary Rollins sent a letter (PDF, 612 KB) to Maine Governor Janet Mills announcing the pause and an ongoing review of f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 2, 2025: * * * Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Closes De Minimis Exemptions to Combat China's Role in America's Synthetic Opioid Crisis CLOSING LOOPHOLES IN THE TARIFF SYSTEM: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China, a critical step in countering the ongoing health emergency posed by the illicit flow of synthetic  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 2, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Declares National Emergency to Increase our Competitive Edge, Protect our Sovereignty, and Strengthen our National and Economic Security PURSUING RECIPROCITY TO REBUILD THE ECONOMY AND RESTORE NATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency, and his order imposes responsiv more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following news on April 2, 2025: * * * President Trump's Bold Trade Action Draws Praise Today, President Donald J. Trump made clear to the world that the days of economic surrender are over. After being sold out by career politicians for generations, President Trump is enacting fair trade policies that will restore our workforce, rebuild our economy, and finally put America First. The move drew immediate praise: Coalition for a Prosperous A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump's Peace Through Strength Is Correcting Course, Driving Results After four years of foreign policy failures, President Donald J. Trump and his administration have made tremendous progress in restoring safety and security at home and abroad by implementing Peace through Strength. All we really needed was a new president. * After President Trump demanded action, Mexico committed 10,000 of its own troops to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Tariffs Work - and President Trump's First Term Proves It For the first time in decades, the United States will see fair trade as President Donald J. Trump announces tariffs to level the playing field for American workers and businesses. Despite the rhetoric from politicians and the media, studies have repeatedly shown tariffs are an effective tool for achieving economic and strategic objectives -- just as they did in P more PR