WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Ambassador Jamieson Greer Issues Statement on U.S.-UK Agreement in Principle WASHINGTON - Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued the following statement on President Trump's announcement of a deal between the United States and the United Kingdom to promote reciprocal trade. Today's agreement in principle lays the groundwork to reduce tariffs on U.S. products, remove discri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Acting Commissioner Pete Flores addresses the Trade and Cargo Security Summit CBP Acting Commissioner Pete Flores delivered the following remarks at the Trade and Cargo Security Summit in New Orleans on May 6, 2025. NEW ORLEANS - Good afternoon, everyone. It's a full room. It's good. It's good to see the participation here today and everybody in the room r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Commerce together with USTR Announces Historic Trade Deal with the United Kingdom to Open Markets, Raise Revenue and Strengthen Security Thursday, May 8, 2025 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov (link sends email) Today, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a historic trade deal - providing unprecedented access to the U.K. markets while bolstering U.S. more PR

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * DHS Secretary Noem will deliver keynote address at Coast Guard Academy Commencement U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will deliver the keynote address during graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday, May 21. The Secretary will congratulate the cadets, the newest generation of Coast Guard leaders, on their hard work and dedicati more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Department Aligns Award Criteria for For-profit, Non-profit Organizations, and State and Local Governments, Saving $935 Million Annually WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced three new policy actions that are projected to save more than $935 million annually for the American taxpayer, while expanding American innovation and scientific research. In three new policy mem more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The White House issued the following news May 8, 2025: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Honors Former First Lady Barbara Bush with Stamp Unveiling Ceremony at The White House Today, First Lady Melania Trump hosted a special ceremony unveiling the United States Postal Service commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of First Lady Barbara Bush at the White House. Surrounded by members of the Bush family, friends, former Bush staff, and distinguished guests, Mrs. Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The White House issued the following statement on May 7, 2025, by First Lady Melania Trump: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's Statement on the Presidential Proclamation Honoring National Foster Care Month First Lady Melania Trump issued a statement supporting President Donald J. Trump's official Proclamation designating May 2025, as National Foster Care Month. The date of the Proclamation is notable because May 7, 2025, also marks the anniversary of the First Lady's Be Bes more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The White House issued the following news May 8, 2025: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Reflects on the Strength of Motherhood During White House Military Mothers Celebration First Lady Melania Trump delivered heartfelt remarks today in honor of the upcoming Mother's Day holiday, paying special tribute to the courage and resilience of America's military mothers. Speaking from the White House with her husband, President Donald Trump, by her side, First Lady Melania Trump ref more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The White House issued the following news May 8, 2025: * * * General Terms for the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Economic Prosperity Deal Context and Objectives President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer committed to deliver shared prosperity for American and British citizens alike. Our governments have a unique opportunity to enhance our economic partnership through the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA, Adobe Reach Agreement to cut Costs for Government WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and Adobe announced a new strategic agreement to reduce software costs across the government. This agreement is part of GSA's OneGov strategy, which aims to transform government procurement and lower costs. Through this partnership, Adobe will offer a comprehensive Paperless  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer celebrates National Skilled Trades Day, highlights apprenticeship programs in Denver DENVER - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her America at Work Tour in Denver on May 7, meeting with leaders from the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Training Fund at an apprentice training facility. During S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 8, 2025: * * * Victory Day for World War II, 2025 Today, our Nation proudly commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Allied Powers' triumph over national socialism and fascism, and the end of World War II in Europe -- one of the most epic victories for forces of freedom in the history of the world. On this Victory Day for World War II, we celebrate the unmatched might, strength, and power of the American Armed Force more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom, Kicks Off Aggressive Travel Agenda to Promote American Agriculture Worldwide (Washington, D.C., May 8, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom May 12-14. This comes after President Donald J. Trump announced today, on the 80 th anniversary of Victory in Europe, a new trade agreement in principle t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau's call on May 7, 2025, with Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji: * * * Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke today with Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji. They underscored the opportunities that President Trump's upcoming travel to the Kingdom will bring to deepen the strong U.S.-Saudi econo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on May 7, 2025, with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed regional security matters, economic engagement, and efforts to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan. Secretary R more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 8, 2025, by spokesperson Tammy Bruce: * * * Third China-Based "Teapot" Refinery Designated for Violating Iran Sanctions The United States is sanctioning China-based independent "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd. and three oil terminal operators for their role in purchasing or facilitating the delivery of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil. Additionally, the United Stat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Treasury Increases Pressure on Firms Importing Iranian Oil WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing pressure on Iran's export of oil, designating the "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd. and three port terminal operators in Shandong Province for their role in purchasing or facilitating the deliver more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Opens Foreign Funding Investigation into University of Pennsylvania After Discovering Inaccurate and Untimely Foreign Financial Disclosures Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) opened a foreign funding investigation and sent a records request to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) after a review of the university's foreign repo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Plan to Build Brand New State-of-the-Art Air Traffic Control System Plan Supported by Broad Coalition Never Before Seen in Aviation History WASHINGTON. D.C. -- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled a plan to build a brand new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system that will be the envy of the wo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Plan to Build Brand New, State-of-the-Art Air Traffic Control System WASHINGTON. D.C. -- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled a plan to build a brand new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system that will be the envy of the world. By replacing the curr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS unveils Barbara Bush stamp WASHINGTON -- At the White House today, the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial year of former first lady Barbara Bush's birth. The stamp design was unveiled by first lady Melania Trump; Dorothy "Doro" Bush Koch, daughter of Barbara Bush; Alice Yates, CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation; and Judy de To more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSres) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following fact sheet: * * * USTR Fact Sheet: U.S.-UK Reach Historic Trade Deal ACHIEVING RECIPROCAL TRADE: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the UK market while bolstering U.S. national security. * This agreement in principle provides significant expansion in U.S. market access in the UK, cre more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 8, 2025: * * * U.S.-UK Reach Historic Trade Deal ESTABLISHING A NEW PARADIGM FOR OUR SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP: Today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the UK markets while bolstering U.S. national security. This is a great deal for America. * President Tru more PR