WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The White House issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's Elegant State Dinner and Groundbreaking VR Educational Experience Create a Historic State Visit for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla "The visit by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the 250th anniversary of our nation transcends ceremony. It symbolizes our modern society's enduring commitment to freedom and human potential," exclaimed First La  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The White House issued the following Presidential permit on April 30, 2026: * * * PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: AUTHORIZING BRIDGER PIPELINE EXPANSION LLC TO CONSTRUCT, CONNECT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN PIPELINE FACILITIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AT PHILLIPS COUNTY, MONTANA, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the condition  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on April 30, 2026: * * * PROMOTING EFFICIENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING 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. The American people expect their Government to operate with integrity, efficiency, and transparency. For too long, Federal procurement has tolerated unpredictable costs,  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on April 30, 2026: * * * PROMOTING RETIREMENT-SAVINGS ACCESS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS BY ESTABLISHING TRUMPIRA.GOV By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to ensure that every American worker has access to a simple, portable, low-cost retirement-savings option, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. Tens of millions of Americans lack access to emplo  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on April 30, 2026: * * * NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND, 2026 This National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, our Nation honors the brave volunteer and career firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty -- with special reverence for those we have lost over the past year -- whose courage and devotion to their communities will never be forgotten. We carry their memories forward in grat  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on April 30, 2026: * * * NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH, 2026 Across our Nation, hundreds of thousands of American children depend upon the foster care system to shelter them, nurture them, and prepare them for lives of purpose and promise. This National Foster Care Month, the First Lady and I join with countless Americans in celebrating the foster families whose devotion carries our youngest citizens forward by helping them r  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- President Trump issued the following statement on April 30, 2026, on Second Chance Month: * * * For 250 years, America has stood as a Nation that believes in the potential of its people. We are built on hope, hard work, and the enduring promise that individuals can learn from their mistakes, grow in character, and move forward with purpose. This Second Chance Month, my Administration remains committed to supporting pathways to redemption, strengthening safer communities, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom Today, Ambassador Greer issued a statement following President Trump's announcement regarding preferential duty access for whiskey produced in the United Kingdom. "Last year, the United States and the United Kingdom jointly announced the General Terms for an Economic Prosp  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSrpt) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2026 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners' protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights. "Using all the enforcement tools we have to   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 30, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Expands Retirement-Savings Access for American Workers by Establishing TrumpIRA.gov DELIVERING RETIREMENT SECURITY TO WORKING AMERICANS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to increase access to high-quality, low-cost Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and up to $1,000 in Federal matching contributions, to strengthen the financial security of Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 30, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Promotes Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE IN FEDERAL CONTRACTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order directing that agencies maximize use of fixed-price and performance-based contracts that drive timely, complete performance. * The Order provides that, in the procurement process, agencies should   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The White House issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * New Economic Data Highlights the Strength and Resilience of President Trump's Economy New economic data this week delivers fresh evidence of the exceptional strength and accelerating momentum of the American economy under President Donald J. Trump. America's core fundamentals are firing on all cylinders -- producing tangible wins for families, workers, and businesses nationwide. The housing market shows c  more