WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The White House Council on Environmental Quality issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * CEQ Demos Tech to Speed Up Federal Environmental Reviews - CE Works White House CEQ "Permitting Innovation Center" Launches "CE Works" Pilot Program * Today, the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) Permitting Innovation Center announced the launch of a pilot program for CE Works, a technology platform that digitizes the environmental review process to assist federal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- President Trump issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster: * * * On this day 40 years ago, America tragically lost 7 brilliant, visionary, and courageous titans of space exploration aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. On this solemn anniversary, we acknowledge that their legacies will remain forever etched upon our Nation's memory--and we recommit to advancing mankind's journey beyond the stars with unwavering strength an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2026, on the birthday of President William McKinley: * * * Today, we celebrate the birthday of the legendary President William McKinley--a true American trailblazer and titan of American greatness, who protected our people; expanded our blessings; and secured unprecedented growth, prosperity, and sovereignty for our beloved Nation. Born and raised in Niles, Ohio, McKinley learned as a child the virtues of faith,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer issued the following readout of his meeting with Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard: * * * Ambassador Greer met today with Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard to discuss bilateral trade relations and the upcoming USMCA Joint Review. Both sides recognized substantial progress in recent months and agreed to continue intensive engagement to address non-tariff barriers. In addition, they agreed to begin formal di  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Ambassador Greer Signs the U.S.-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Today, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined El Salvador's Minister of Economy Maria Luisa Hayem in signing the U.S.-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. "President Trump's vision is building a new trade order for partnership and prosperity in Latin America, further advan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Border Czar Affirms Commitment to Public Safety, Removing Violent Criminals in Minnesota This morning, White House Border Czar Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis to deliver a clear update on the ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the state. These targeted operations continue to remove the worst of the worst illegal alien killers, rapists, gang members, and other violent criminals   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Wide Acclaim for President Trump's Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Mr. Warsh is exceptionally well-prepared to lead the world's most influential central bank, with a distinguished background including degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Law   more