WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * The U.S. Border Patrol, the U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard are Breaking Recruitment Records Under President Trump and Secretary Noem The Department of Homeland Security announced that since President Trump took office, the U.S. Border Patrol, the U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard have all reported unprecedented levels of applications and new recruits. These numb more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers Today, in accordance with President Trump's Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General's Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal government and Rare Breed Triggers. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks Fake News Narratives About Law Enforcement During Police Week WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security today released the following facts about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) recent operations and Customs and Border Protection arrests to set the record straight on misleading news narratives and reporting. "Even during National Police Week, the media, membe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DOD Expands Online ID Card Capability to Enhance Benefits In an effort to improve the quality of life for military personnel and their families, the Defense Manpower Data Center has expanded its online uniformed services identification card issuance system to include overseas service members and dependents. Online issuance and renewal of ID cards initially launched as a pilot program in 2023 to streamline  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DOD Issues Implementation Guidance on Separation of Service Members With Gender Dysphoria Yesterday, military leaders across the force were issued guidance from the Defense Department on how to proceed with separating, voluntarily or involuntarily, service members with a diagnosis or history of, or exhibiting symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria. The department has halted accessions of individuals me more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DOD Leaders Urge Congress to Bolster Cyberdefenses Defense Department leaders delivered a stark warning about adversaries exploiting cyberspace and threatening national security during a House Armed Services Committee cyber, information technologies and innovation subcommittee hearing in Washington today. Laurie Buckhout, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, and Army Lt more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DOD Uses Voluntary Reductions as Path to Civilian Workforce Goals With two opportunities to apply for a deferred resignation and a hiring freeze in effect for all but the civilian career fields deemed most critical, the Defense Department is working toward successfully implementing its workforce acceleration and recapitalization initiative using voluntary reductions in force. The initiative, announced Marc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $18.9 million in Grants to Assess and Clean up Communities Across Southeast Region Kentucky to receive $3,481,450 in Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Grants, and $750,000 in Brownfields Revolving Loan Funds Frankfort, Ky. (May 16, 2025) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 23 recipients across EPA's Southeast Region, including six i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces More Than $5.7 Million in Brownfields Grants to Cleanup Indiana Communities Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of $5,750,000 in Brownfields grants to nine organizations in Indiana that will assess, cleanup, and revitalize local lands. Nationally, EPA announced the selection of $267 million in Brownfields grants to communities across the United State more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Approves Non-Hazardous Underground Well Injection Permits in Central Michigan Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued three new permits and modifications to three existing permits to Michigan Potash Operating LLC to inject fluid underground in Osceola and Mecosta counties in Michigan. These permits will allow the company to inject non-hazardous salt water from a proposed potash  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * FACT CHECK: DHS Requests to Replace 20-Year-Old Coast Guard Jet is for Safety WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today fact-checked false accusations by media outlets surrounding the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) planned replacement of a jet that is more than 20 years old. "The current CG-101 G550 is over 20 years old, outside of Gulfstream's service life, and wel more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Department Seeks Public Input to Reduce Regulatory Burdens Date: May 16, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON -- The Department of the Interior today announced the launch of a public comment period to support the Administration's efforts to streamline federal regulations and reduce unnecessary red tape. A formal Request for Information will be published in the Federa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * President Donald Trump Names Advisory Board Members to the Religious Liberty Commission Today, President Donald Trump has designated the following individuals to serve on the advisory boards of the Religious Liberty Commission. On May 1st, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission. He designated Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as chair and Dr. Ben Carson as vice chair, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 16, 2025: * * * Armed Forces Day, 2025 On Armed Forces Day, we pause to honor the men and women of America's Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force. Every day, throughout our homeland and in far-flung regions of the world, our fighting forces valiantly safeguard our liberty, defend our border, and support global stability through humanitarian missions and disaster relief operations. In Am more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 16, 2025: * * * Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2025 Throughout our history, the United States has been strengthened by the contributions of citizens from every background, united in the shared pursuit of the American Dream. As we recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the deep and enduring impact that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have had on our Nati more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 16, 2025: * * * Jewish American Heritage Month, 2025 Since the time the United States was but a coalition of villages and settlements, America's Jewish citizens have played an indispensable role in our national story. They arrived as farmers, soldiers, tailors, and merchants, settling quickly and contributing greatly to the fields of law, art, science, and medicine. At crucial moments, Jewish Americans have joined  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Secretary McMahon Announces Immediate Increased Funding, New Grant Program for Charter Schools As National Charter Schools Week 2025 comes to a close, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon today announced that the Department of Education (Department) will increase the Charter Schools Program (CSP) funding by $60 million this year (FY 2025), raising the program's total budget to $500 million.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks to the press on May 15, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press SECRETARY RUBIO: All right. Well, first of all, obviously - do you want to talk - what do you guys want to -- QUESTION: Can we just start asking, unless you -- SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah, just start asking. QUESTION: Okay. Mr. Secretary, can I just ask you about tomorrow? It's been a little bit messy. When do the talks start? Will y more PR

ANTALYA, Turkiye, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on May 15, 2025, by Secretary Marco Rubio and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of their meeting: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio And NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Before Their Meeting SECRETARY GENERAL RUTTE: Good morning. Well, good morning. And Marco, thank you so much for having this opportunity. I really want to say we all admire what you and the President are doing, and the whole team are d more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Senior Officials Say Military Intel Budget Request Aligns With DOD Priorities The Defense Department's proposed military intelligence program budget for fiscal year 2026 aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's strategic lines of effort both at home and abroad, according to a trio of senior intelligence officials who testified yesterday at a House Armed Services Committee intelligence and special operati more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on May 15, 2025, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Secretary stressed the deep U.S. commitment to its historic relationship with Israel and the ironclad U.S. support for Israeli security. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed Syria followi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on May 15, 2025, with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Turkiye: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Turkiye following President Trump's historic May 14 meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. The Secretary affirmed the United States' support for sa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on May 15, 2025, with Transatlantic Quint foreign ministers: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today on the sidelines of the NATO Informal Foreign Ministers Meeting in Antalya, Turkiye, with the Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio T more PR

ANTALYA, Turkiye, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on May 15, 2025, by Secretary Marco Rubio with Sean Hannity of Fox News: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Sean Hannity of Fox News QUESTION: And joining us now is Secretary of State Marco Rubio is with us. He is in Turkiye tonight. Mr. Secretary, great to have you. Thank you for joining us. SECRETARY RUBIO: Good to see you the other day, Sean. QUESTION: Yeah, it was great to see  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 15, 2025, by spokesperson Tammy Bruce: * * * Targeting Hizballah Finance Operations and Support Network The United States sanctioned a network of senior Hizballah officials and financial facilitators. These individuals, located in Lebanon and Iran, collaborate with Hizballah leadership to manage significant financial transfers from international donors, which are crucial to the Hizballah budget. This action more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * This Week in DOD: Strengthening Middle East Ties, New Air Force Leadership, Powerful Poland Partnership Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent time abroad this week with President Donald J. Trump, cementing already important relationships with allies. "Secretary Hegseth joined President Trump on his historic trip to the Middle East, where the secretary signed letters of intent on defense cooperation with Sau more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 15, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Secures $200 Billion in New U.S.-UAE Deals and Accelerates Previously Committed $1.4 Trillion UAE Investment BUILDING LASTING PROSPERITY FOR AMERICA AND OUR ALLIES: Today in Abu Dhabi, President Donald J. Trump announced over $200 billion in commercial deals between the United States and the United Arab Emirates--bringing the total of investment agreements in the Gulf region  more PR