WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript: * * * Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Holds Press Briefing * CHIEF PENTAGON SPOKESMAN SEAN PARNELL: Hey. Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for joining me today. I'll start off with a few things at the top and then I'll get to some of your questions here at the end. But let's start off with Ukraine because I'm sure that a lot of you have a lot of questions about that. The Department of Defense contin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Adds New Languages to CBP Home Mobile App to Support Voluntary Self-Deportation Under Project Homecoming * Chinese and Hindi added to the CBP Home Mobile App WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is adding two new languages to the CBP Home Mobile App: Simplified Chinese and Hindi. This update dramatically expands the app's accessibility to make it easier more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Announces ICE Arrest of Mexican Boxer, Sinaloa Cartel Affiliate with Active Criminal Arrest Warrant Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. * Despite Chavez being flagged as a public safety threat, the Biden administration indicated in internal records he was not an immigration enforcement priority WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DOD 'capability review' to analyze where military aid goes, ensure America is first * WASHINGTON - Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with nearly $66 billion in security assistance. Much of that assistance involved American military hardware and munitions pulled from U.S. inventory as part of presidential d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * Carr Congratulates President Trump and Congressional Republicans on Win Spectrum Portions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Advance America's Leadership * WASHINGTON, DC, July 3, 2025 -- Today, Republicans in Congress passed President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. The legislation includes key provisions that will restore the FCC's spectrum auction authority after it lapsed in 2023 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * HUD Secretary Scott Turner Celebrates Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Legislation Delivers Historic Tax Relief, Makes Opportunity Zones Permanent * WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today released the following statement after the final passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, clearing the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Motion to Prevent Construction Delays for "Alligator Alcatraz" Immigration Detention Center in Florida * The Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) today filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to prevent unnecessary construction delays for Florida's temporary immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Pentagon provides update on southern border, recruitment numbers * WASHINGTON - Approximately 8,500 military personnel attached to Joint Task Force Southern Border continue to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ability to identify, track and disrupt threats to security at the southern border, the Defense Department announced during a press conferenc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on July 3, 2025: * * * ESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENT'S MAKE AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN COMMISSION By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The United States is blessed with vast beautiful landscapes, abundant natural resources, and a rich heritage of discovery by travelers and outdoorsmen. America's national parks,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on July 3, 2025: * * * MAKING AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN BY IMPROVING OUR NATIONAL PARKS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. From the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the tranquility of the Great Smoky Mountains, America's national parks have provided generations of American families with unforgettable memories. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- President Trump issued the following statement on July 3, 2025, on the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg: * * * Presidential Message on the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Today, our Nation solemnly commemorates the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg--the single deadliest battle of the Civil War and a defining milestone in America's epic struggle to preserve our Union and secure the sacred blessings of freedom and democracy. In the s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Burgum Launches Patriot Program Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Kickoff * WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced the launch of the Patriot Program - a three-year pilot initiative dedicated to restoring and revitalizing America's public lands in honor of our nation's 250th birthday. Through this program, the Department of the Interior will engage in a p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Chavez-DeRemer statement on June jobs report * WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued the following statement regarding the June 2025 Employment Situation Report: "Last month's strong jobs numbers show that our economy continues to surge under President Trump's leadership. Month after month, economic indicators confirm that the great American comeback is in full sw more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces "Great American Farmers Market" to Celebrate America 250 on National Mall * (Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025) -- In celebration with America 250, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be hosting the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during National Farmers Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Presidential Appointments to USDA * (Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025) -- Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump's America First agenda at the U.S. Department of Agriculture more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, July 4 -- The Social Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors * The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans. The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent issued the following statement upon passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act: "The passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill has set the stage for the coming Golden Age as we prepare to celebrate the 250th year of our great na more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Statement from acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons on passage of One Big Beautiful Bill * "I speak on behalf of the entire agency when I say that ICE is grateful to President Trump for putting in the hard work necessary to get the Big Beautiful Bill across the finish line -- but the real win is for the American people. The unprecedented funding for ICE w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Treasury Targets Diverse Networks Facilitating Iranian Oil Trade * WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking action against networks that have collectively transported and purchased billions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil, some of which has benefited Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 3, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Previews Plans for the Grandest Celebration of America's Birthday ADVANCING PLANS TO THROW THE GREATEST BIRTHDAY PARTY IN AMERICAN HISTORY: Today, President Donald J. Trump launched the year-long Great American State Fair in celebration of America's 250th birthday. The Great American State Fair will begin in Iowa and travel to state fairs across the country. The celebration more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 3, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Establishes Make America Beautiful Again Commission MAKING AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission to conserve America's lands and waters, cut red tape, and drive conservation and economic growth. * The MABA Commission will be chaired by Secretary of the Interior Doug  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 3, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Makes Our National Parks Great Again PUTTING AMERICANS FIRST: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order investing in our national treasures by increasing fees for foreign tourists visiting our national parks to improve services, access, and affordability for Americans. * The Order directs the Secretary of the Interior to increase fees only for foreign visito more PR