WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The White House issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump to the Washington Post: * * * First Lady Melania Trump: Mothers are America's strength Women can lead boldly at work while restoring the honor of motherhood * A mother's devotion to her child is unmatched. This love takes many forms: strength, compassion, wisdom, grace, joy, labor, humor and even grief, to name a few. The love between mother and child has helped shape America's iden  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 - The White House issued the following news on May 8, 2026: * * * JOBS REPORT: Trump Economy Roars Ahead with Big Private Sector Job Gains "The April jobs report smashing expectations thanks to robust private-sector growth is yet another sign that the American economy remains on a solid trajectory under President Trump. America added 12,600 factory construction jobs in April as trillions in investments continue pouring into American manufacturing. Every leading indicator is   more