WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The White House issued the following news on May 1, 2025: * * * President Trump Announces Religious Liberty Commission Members Today, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission during the National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden. President Trump designated the following individuals to serve on the Religious Liberty Commission. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (Chair). Dan Patrick was first elected Lt. Governor of Tex  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on May 1, 2025: * * * ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA 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. National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) receive taxpayer funds through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Unlike in 1967, when the CPB was established, today the  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on May 1, 2025: * * * ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY COMMISSION 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. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to vigorously enforce the historic and robust protections for religious liberty enshrined in Federal law. The Founders envisioned a Nation in  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 1, 2025: * * * LOYALTY DAY AND LAW DAY, U.S.A., 2025 The rule of law is the capstone of our constitutional order and the crown jewel of the American way of life. Beginning with the ratification of the Constitution, people and nations near and far have looked to the United States as a guiding light of liberty and justice. As our Nation commemorates Law Day, U.S.A., and Loyalty Day, we reaffirm our loyalty to the Cons  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 1, 2025: * * * NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 2025 From the earliest days of our Nation's journey, America has been guided by the grace of Almighty God. Beginning with the opening prayer at the First Continental Congress in 1774, our faith has perpetually stood as the summit of our strength, the source of our unity, and the fount of our greatness. This National Day of Prayer, we thank God for His endless blessings - and we  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 1, 2025: * * * NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND, 2025 Day and night, firefighters are on the front lines, rushing into danger and risking their lives to protect fellow citizens. Tragically, not every hero makes it home. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, held in Emmitsburg, Maryland, commemorates the volunteer and professional firefighters who, over the past year, have sacrificed their l  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Secures Agreement to Establish United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP: Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, the US and Ukraine entered into a historic agreement on April 30, launching a first-of-its-kind partnership for the reconstruction and long-term economic success of Ukraine. * From start to finish, this  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Ends the Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order ending the taxpayer subsidization of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). * NPR and PBS receive tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds each year, primarily from the Corporation for Pub  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Establishes the Religious Liberty Commission ESTABLISHING THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY COMMISSION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission to safeguard and promote America's founding principle of religious freedom. * The Religious Liberty Commission will be comprised of a Chairman and Vice Chairman designated by the Pre  more