WASHINGTON, March 17 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on March 16, 2026: * * * ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE TO ELIMINATE FRAUD 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 and Policy. American taxpayers fund a vast benefits system for citizens in need that includes housing, food, medical care, cash assistance, and more. States administer these federally funded progr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- President Trump issued the following statement on March 15, 2026, on the birthday of President Andrew Jackson: * * * Today, our Nation celebrates the birthday of President Andrew Jackson--a champion for the common man, a stalwart against political corruption, and a fierce defender of republican self-government. Andrew Jackson's challenging childhood forged the fierce and independent spirit that defined his life. From a young age, he endured unthinkable tragedy. His fat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- President Trump issued the following statement on March 16, 2026, on the birthday of President James Madison: * * * Today, we celebrate the birthday of President James Madison--the Father of our Constitution and intellectual architect of the American Founding, whose wisdom and commitment to the common good breathed life into our Republic 250 years ago. Born on March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia, Madison was deeply devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. Through his  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Sen. Markwayne Mullin's Nomination for DHS Secretary Draws Bipartisan Acclaim President Donald J. Trump's nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is earning strong, bipartisan praise from lawmakers, tribal leaders, law enforcement organizations, industry groups, and other prominent voices. A proven champion of border security, a fierce defender of American more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * United States Announces Successful Resolution of Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at ThyssenKrupp Springs & Stabilizers de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. The United States today announced the successful resolution of the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter at the ThyssenKrupp Springs & Stabilizers de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (ThyssenKrupp) facility l more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on March 16, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Establishes the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE TO ELIMINATE FRAUD: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order creating the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, which will advise the President and coordinate government-wide efforts to combat widespread fraud, waste, and abuse in Federal benefit programs. * The Vice President will serv more PR