WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The White House issued the following news on May 4, 2026: * * * President Trump Celebrates Small Business Revival During National Small Business Week "We are a nation of builders again thanks to President Trump's historic wins for Main Street, and I'm honored to mark National Small Business Week alongside him and the job creators who fuel our local communities -- particularly as America celebrates 250 years of freedom and free enterprise. By rapidly delivering on the Amer  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 4, 2026: * * * JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2026 This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the countless contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our Nation's 250 glorious years of independence, and we celebrate their unwavering commitment to the values that make our country great -- faith, family, and freedom. In his letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1790, President George W  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- President Trump issued the following statement on May 4, 2026, on the anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea: * * * Today, our Nation commemorates the 84th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, honoring the brave Americans and Australians who joined forces to turn the tide of World War II in the Pacific against tyranny. Through their shared sacrifice and courage, an enduring bond was forged between our peoples--one that has weathered the trials of history and rem  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: * * * This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the resilience, devotion, and patriotism of Americans whose heritage spans the Pacific and whose tremendous contributions have helped build the greatest Nation the world has ever known. Throughout our Nation's 250 glorious years of freedom and independence, countless Asian Americans and Pacific Is  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- President Trump issued the following statement on the Kentucky Derby: * * * Today, I send my best wishes to all those gathered at Churchill Downs for the 152nd Kentucky Derby--our Nation's oldest continuously running sporting event and an iconic symbol of American strength, excellence, and grandeur. As we commemorate 250 glorious years of American independence this year, the Kentucky Derby stands as an enduring testament to tradition, culture, and the triumph of the Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- President Trump issued the following statement on May 3, 2026, on National Hurricane Preparedness Week: * * * This National Hurricane Preparedness Week, I encourage every American living in high-risk coastal areas to take proactive steps to protect their families, homes, and neighborhoods before disaster strikes. Through staying informed and preparing for emergencies, we can reduce damage, safeguard lives, and recover more quickly from these dangerous storms. As we approa  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- President Trump issued the following statement on May 3, 2026, on National Small Business Week: * * * For 250 years, American small businesses have been the foundation of our national strength and empowered our citizens to achieve the American Dream. This National Small Business Week, we honor the entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers, whose pioneering spirit invigorates our culture, powers our economy, and lifts our communities to new heights. From the manufacturers of  more