WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * PROMOTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY ENSURING AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELEMENTAL PHOSPHORUS AND GLYPHOSATE-BASED HERBICIDES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) (the "Act"), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered: Sect more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Feb. 18, 2026, on Ash Wednesday: * * * Today, the First Lady and I join the millions of Christians in the United States and around the world in observing Ash Wednesday--a solemn day of prayer and repentance and the beginning of the Lenten season. Every Ash Wednesday, Christians receive ashes in the shape of a cross on their foreheads as a visible reminder of our belonging to Jesus Christ and our enduring need for penance more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2026, on Lunar New Year: * * * Today, I send my best wishes to the millions of people of Asian heritage in the United States and around the world observing Lunar New Year and celebrating the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year is an ancient holiday marked by thanksgiving and joy. It is a time to acknowledge the blessings of family and friends, reflect on the accomplishments and challenges of the past year, and pla more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2026, on Ramadan: * * * Today, I send my greetings and best wishes to all those celebrating Ramadan. Every Ramadan stands as a reverent season of spiritual renewal, reflective meditation, and appreciation for God's countless blessings. This sacred time for many Americans emphasizes prayer and fasting, strengthens familial and community ties, and affirms our shared values of compassion, charity, mercy, and humili more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * U.S.-Taiwan Deal Draws Praise from American Farmers, Ranchers, and Industry Leaders Last week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer attended the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. American agricultur more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Ensures an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides for National Security BOLSTERING NATIONAL SECURITY BY PRESERVING CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order mobilizing the Defense Production Act to protect domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides -- two critical inpu more PR