Briefings and Statements

Historic Donation Creates Permanent Scholarships for LSU Students From Foster Care First Lady Melania Trump and Louisiana State University (LSU) have secured $7.2 Million to establish a permanent endowment fund supporting FOSTERING THE FUTURE scholarships for LSU students who experienced foster care. “A great education does more than prepare someone for work life.  It gives […]

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First Lady Melania Trump gathered leaders from Russia and Ukraine at the White House today. The occasion is believed to mark the first time in American history that a First Lady has personally brought representatives of two nations actively at war together to the White House for diplomacy. The unprecedented gathering united key officials from […]

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Historic Donation Creates Permanent Scholarships for LSU Students from Foster Care First Lady Melania Trump and Louisiana State University (LSU) have secured $5 million to establish a permanent endowment fund supporting FOSTERING THE FUTURE scholarships for LSU students who experienced foster care. First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to advance her […]

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On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the President signed into law: H.R. 1744, the “United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026,” which extends and authorizes annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through Fiscal Year 2028; and H.R. 8205, the “Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act […]

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First Lady Melania Trump will personally bring representatives of Russia and Ukraine, two nations actively at war, together at the White House. This event represents an extraordinary moment in American history. Mrs. Trump independently initiated engagement between the two warring nations and successfully secured a ceasefire in Oleshky and the surrounding Kherson region. This achievement […]

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On All Saints’ Day, I join Christians across our Nation in honoring the men and women through the centuries whose extraordinary lives of faithfulness reveal the great goodness and love to which human beings can aspire. Every generation of Americans has understood the profound power of the example of a heroic and holy life, which […]

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From the earliest days of our Republic, prayer and faith in Almighty God have stood as the foundation of our strength, the source of our unity, and the fount of our greatness.  This Reformation Day, I send my best wishes to the countless Christians across our country commemorating the Protestant Reformation and its enduring message […]

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On Thursday, October 29, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump will open the South Lawn of the White House to trick or treaters of all ages. During this special White House tradition, thousands of children and their parents will proceed around the South Lawn to visit various trick-or-treat booths and enjoy […]

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First Lady Melania Trump successfully secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, localized to the city of Oleshky. Both nations agreed to temporarily stop all military action in Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway. The localized ceasefire will begin on October 29, […]

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This week, Americans across our great country are coming together to celebrate the 2026 World Series, the crown jewel of our Nation’s favorite pastime.  Baseball has long held a cherished place in our culture, and now, the Fall Classic once again unites us around this storied game. For nearly two centuries, baseball has shaped the […]

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On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the President signed into law: H.R. 952, the “Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act,” which directs the Department of the Interior to convey the reversionary interest of the United States in certain land in Sacramento, California; and H.R. 7022, the “Mystic Alerts Act” which requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish any […]

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On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the President signed into law: H.R. 227, the “Clergy Act,” which allows a 2-year period in which ministers of a church, members of a religious order, and Christian Science practitioners may submit an application to the Internal Revenue Service to revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage; H.R. 837, which […]

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From the misty evergreens of the Pacific Northwest to the hardwood ridges of Appalachia, America’s forests are among our Nation’s greatest natural treasures.  During National Forest Products Week, we renew our commitment to conserving these incredible landscapes and responsibly harnessing their abundance to sustain households, strengthen American jobs and industry, and secure lasting prosperity for […]

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First Lady Melania Trump advanced a landmark program to improve women’s health through a new executive order that strengthens research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for girls and women throughout every stage of life. “Previous generations fought for women’s rights. Our generation will fight to discover the cures that will ensure a woman can live […]

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On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the President signed into law: S. 240, the “Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025,” which amends the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 to provide more flexibility to complete certain water projects on the Crow Tribe’s reservation in Montana; S. 283, the “Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act,” which requires […]

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On this day, we mark the 136th birthday of President Dwight David Eisenhower—a visionary leader, respected warrior, distinguished statesman, and noble public servant.  In command of great armies and in the White House, he met every trial with steadiness, courage, and resolve, earning the enduring trust of the American People and the lasting gratitude of the […]

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For over 250 years, American sailors have defended our Nation upon the seas, forging the most lethal Navy in the history of the world.  Today, on the birthday of the United States Navy, Icelebrate this incredible milestone with our active duty and reserve sailors, past and present, whose unparalleled expertise and extraordinary devotion to duty in […]

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First Lady Melania Trump launched her 2027 Presidential Super Intelligence (SI) Challenge and established a new First Lady Seal of SI Readiness—inviting K-12 students, educators, and schools across America to participate in the nationwide initiative. “America’s next groundbreaking idea is already sitting in a classroom,” said Mrs. Trump. “We must give our children the knowledge, […]

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Today, we honor the heroic life and legacy of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski—a son of Poland turned American warrior, a father of Independence, and a martyr of Liberty, whose courage breathed life into the Continental Army, advancing the sacred cause of freedom during the Revolutionary War. Born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1745, Casimir Pulaski proved […]

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Half a millennium before legendary American hero Christopher Columbus set foot in the New World, Norse explorer Leif Erikson made history as the first European to arrive on the North American continent.  This Leif Erikson Day, we celebrate his exceptional legacy of bravery, daring, and exploration as we build upon our extraordinary relationships with our […]

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