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- FBI secretly opened probe alleging Trump fired Comey because he was a Russian asset, declassified memos show
The White House released declassified FBI memos indicating the bureau opened a criminal probe in May 2017 alleging President Trump fired Director James Comey because he was a Russian asset, despite internal evidence showing no collusion with Russia.
- Presidential Message on the Birthday of the United States Coast Guard
The White House released a presidential message commemorating the United States Coast Guard's 236th birthday, highlighting the service's law-enforcement duties and historical role in protecting the nation's shores and waterways.
- Manufacturing Jobs Flock to the U.S. Thanks to President Trump’s America First Economic Agenda
The White House reports that July marked the strongest expansion in U.S. domestic manufacturing activity in over four years, continuing a seven-month growth streak, and attributes the trend to the administration’s Working Families Tax Cuts and America First agenda.
- Under President Trump, U.S. Factories Expand at Fastest Clip in More Than Four Years
The White House reports that July U.S. manufacturing activity rose at its strongest pace in over four years, citing increased demand, record output and hiring, per the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing PMI.
- Establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission
The White House issued an order establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission to address the role of military spouses in force readiness, retention, and overall support of the Armed Forces.
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the President’s Military Spouse Commission
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission to improve quality of life for military spouses and families and support military readiness.
- Establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission
The White House issued a presidential order establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission to address the role of military spouses in force readiness, retention, and overall support of the Armed Forces.
- To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Quartz Surface Products
The White House announced that on May 18 2026 the U.S. International Trade Commission submitted a Section 202 Trade Act investigation report on quartz surface product imports, prompting a presidential proclamation to facilitate adjustment to the competition.
- President Trump Hosts Historic Cabinet Meeting at Camp David
President Donald J. Trump held a live, televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, described by the White House as the first such event in American history, and highlighted the administration's progress on strength, security, prosperity, and common sense.
- ICYMI: Confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The White House released a statement urging the Senate to promptly confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee, Todd Blanche, as Attorney General, citing praise from the president and support from law-enforcement groups, state attorneys general and other organizations.
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Delegates Defense Production Act Authority with Respect to Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials That Are Essential to Our National Defense
President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Determination delegating Defense Production Act authority to impose export restrictions on recoverable critical minerals and materials deemed essential for national defense.
- Presidential Permit: Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Own, Operate, and Maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge in Brownsville, Texas
The White House issued a presidential permit authorizing Cameron County, Texas, to own, operate and maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge for vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
- Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials
The White House issued a presidential determination under Section 101 of the Defense Production Act, designating recoverable critical minerals and materials as essential industrial resources for national defense and noting current supply inadequacies.
- The White House Government Transparency Task Force Fact Sheet
The White House Government Transparency Task Force released a fact sheet, approved by the directors of the ODNI, NSA, CIA and DHS, on President Donald J. Trump’s recent declassification of documents.
- First Lady Melania Trump Facilitates Her Fifth Ukraine–Russia Family Reunification
The White House announced that First Lady Melania Trump facilitated the reunification of a fifth group of Ukrainian and Russian children with their families, reuniting five children on the day.
- Presidential Message on the Birthday of Alexis de Tocqueville
The White House issued a presidential message commemorating Alexis de Tocqueville’s birthday, honoring his legacy and noting his 1831 visit to the United States.
- Crime Plummets to Another Historic Low Under President Trump
The White House reports that a mid-year 2026 report shows violent crime, including homicides, has fallen to the lowest level in over a century during President Donald J. Trump’s administration.
- President Trump on Fox & Friends: America’s Unrelenting Strength Keeps Maximum Pressure on Iran
President Donald J. Trump told Fox & Friends that the United States maintains total naval control of the Strait of Hormuz, possesses extensive intelligence and strike readiness, and is applying maximum pressure on Iran while keeping diplomatic options open.
- Presidential Message on the 45th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother
The White House released a presidential message commemorating the 45th anniversary of Father Stanley Rother's martyrdom, highlighting his background as an Oklahoma farm boy, his beatification as the first American-born martyr, and his advocacy for human dignity.
- Presidential Message on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
The White House released a presidential message commemorating National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day and marking the 82nd anniversary of the United States' liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation.
- Made in Michigan Again: President Trump’s Trade Agenda Is Supercharging American Auto Manufacturing
President Donald J. Trump visited General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground in Michigan, where the White House said his trade agenda has increased domestic auto production, restored factory jobs and attracted record investments and sales.
- First Lady Melania Trump Announces Opening of Christmas Volunteer & Performer Applications
The White House announced that applications are now open for volunteers and performers for the 2026 Christmas celebration at the White House, as stated by First Lady Melania Trump.
- Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution
The White House announced a policy initiative to restore trust in the Smithsonian Institution, citing Executive Order 14253 issued March 27 2025 and a Domestic Policy Council review conducted under that order.
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Trust in the Smithsonian Institution
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at restoring confidence in the Smithsonian Institution, citing a Domestic Policy Council report that claims ideological capture at the National Museum of American History erases heritage.
- Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution
The White House announced a review of the Smithsonian Institution under Executive Order 14253, issued March 27 2025, aimed at restoring trust in the museum.
- WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Unites Industry and State Leaders to Protect American Ratepayers
President Trump met with utilities, data center developers and state leaders at EPA headquarters to announce an expansion of the administration’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, aimed at limiting AI-related costs for households and businesses.
- Actions by the United States in the Investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 of the Acts, Policies, and Practices of 60 Economies Related to the Failure of Each Economy to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor
The White House issued a memorandum outlining U.S. actions in Section 301 investigations of 60 economies concerning their policies and practices related to prohibiting imports of goods produced with forced labor.
- President Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge Secures American AI Dominance, Protects Consumers
The White House announced that President Donald J. Trump expanded the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, adding more than 200 utilities, data-center developers, cooperatives and states, pledging that growth of AI-related data centers will not increase electricity bills for households and businesses.
- Trump Administration Announces More Than $5 Billion for the Genesis Mission, a National Mission on AI for Science
The White House announced over $5 billion in federal commitments to expand the Genesis Mission, a national AI-for-science initiative, and introduced new National Science and Technology Challenges ahead of a July 22, 2026 summit.
- OSTP Director Releases Landmark Report and Recommendations for Renewing American Scientific Discovery
The White House announced that OSTP Director Michael Kratsios released a report titled “Science: A New Golden Age” to President Trump, outlining recommendations to revitalize American research and development.