WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA allocates $409.4 M to North Carolina to prepare local drinking water utilities for future natural disasters * RALEIGH, North Carolina - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated $409.4 million to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for public water systems to improve local drinking water utility infrastructure so their systems can better withstand natu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Historic: Trump Administration Commissions First Arctic Icebreaker in Quarter of a Century * America has been an Arctic nation since we purchased Alaska over 150 years ago. Under President Trump, we are finally acting like it. WASHINGTON - Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar attended the commissioning of the polar icebreaker USCGC Storis in Juneau, Alaska, markin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights President Trump's successful first 200 days during 'America at Work' tour stops in 4 states * WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer last week completed a four-state swing through Idaho, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, as part of her America at Work listening tour where she met directly with manufacturers, miners, construction work more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * National Guard Task Force Mobilized to Restore Safety in Nation's Capital * President Donald J. Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital today and vowed to make its streets safe again for both residents and visitors. "Washington, D.C., should be one of the safest, cleanest and most beautiful cities anywhere in the world, and we're going to make it that," Trump said during a press conferen more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * DECLARING A CRIME EMERGENCY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 740 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act (Public Law 93-198), as amended (section 740 of the Home Rule Act), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * FURTHER MODIFYING RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TO REFLECT ONGOING DISCUSSIONS WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 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.), section 604 of the Trade Act of more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Memorandum for THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT: Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia Section 1. Background. As President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the District of Columbia National Guard, it is my solemn duty to protect law-abiding citizens from the destructive forces of criminal activity. That obligation applies with special force in our Nation's capital, where more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * President Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Revised NEVI Guidance to Allow States to Actually Build EV Chargers * 'If Congress is requiring the federal government to support charging stations, let's cut the waste and do it right' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled revised guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * President Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Revised NEVI Guidance to Allow States to Actually Build EV Chargers 'If Congress is requiring the federal government to support charging stations, let's cut the waste and do it right' * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled revised guidance for the National E more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem on Sentencing of Rachel Morin's Convicted Killer: Should've Never Been Here in the First Place * Rachel's killer entered the U.S. illegally and was released by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today released the following statement on the sentencing of Rachel Morin's killer-- a criminal illegal alien fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2025, by Secretary Marco Rubio announcing the designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army and its alias, the Majeed Brigade, as a foreign terrorist organization. * * * Here is the text of the statement: Today, the Department of State is designating The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), and adding the Majeed Brigade as an a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard Commissions USCGC Storis, Bolstering Arctic Presence and Advancing Force Design 2028 * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau, Alaska. The commissioning of this polar icebreaker marks a crucial step in President Trump's directive to rebuild the Coast Guard, which will include historic investments through more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First College to Join Air Traffic Controller Program in New Hampshire * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with Nashua Community College to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (E more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First New Hampshire School to Join Air Traffic Controller Program * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with Nashua Community College to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Traini more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor announces availability of $30M in grants to train American workers for jobs in high demand, emerging industries * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $30 million in funding in the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant program to accelerate workforce innovation and address critical workforce needs across the country. Adminis more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * US Department of Labor announces availability of $30M in grants to train American workers for jobs in high demand, emerging industries State Workforce Agencies eligible to apply for Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $30 million in funding in the Industry-Driven S more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Solicits Nominations to the Tribal Advisory Committee * WASHINGTON, August 11, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the call for nominations to serve on the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee. A total of four appointments will be made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Ranking Member Angie Craig of the House Committee on Agriculture. "President more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues the Suspension of the Heightened Tariffs on China CONTINUING THE SUSPENSION OF HEIGHTENED TARIFFS ON CHINA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order continuing the suspension of heightened tariffs on China. This action is necessary to facilitate ongoing and productive discussion with China about remedying trade imbalances, unfair tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares a Crime Emergency to Restore Safety in the District of Columbia RESTORING PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia to protect public servants, citizens, and tourists, and ensure the safe functioning of the Federal government. * The Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Law and Order in the District of Columbia SECURING THE SAFETY AND PEACEFUL FUNCTIONING OF OUR NATION'S CAPITAL: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum to restore law and order in the District of Columbia. * The Memorandum directs the Secretary of Defense to mobilize the District of Columbia National Guard to address the epid more PR