WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The White House issued the following news on May 11, 2026: * * * President Trump Honors America's Moms with New Support for Families Today, President Donald J. Trump announced sweeping new initiatives to lower costs for families, expand access to fertility care, and deliver meaningful support for mothers across America. The actions include new federal guidance to encourage employers to provide fertility benefits, the launch of Moms.gov -- a user-friendly, one-stop digita  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 11, 2026: * * * PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK, 2026 On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed during our Nation's time-honored Police Week, we pay tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who have devoted their lives to safeguarding our families and communities. Our grateful country joins them in honoring the memory of the fallen officers who gave their lives protecting their fellow citizen  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- President Trump issued the following statement on May 10, 2026, on the anniversary of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga: * * * On May 10, 1775, a small band of American militiamen stunned the most powerful military in the world when they fearlessly wrestled Fort Ticonderoga from British control--delivering the first American offensive victory of the Revolutionary War and proving that the forces of liberty could triumph over the mightiest of empires. After the outbreak of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- President Trump issued the following statement on May 10, 2026, on Mother's Day: * * * For 250 years, our Nation's mothers have strengthened families, raised generations of faithful Americans, and instilled the enduring values that propel our country toward greatness. This Mother's Day, we celebrate the women whose unconditional love steadies us through every season of life. So much of who we become begins with a mother's example. The confidence we carry and the lessons   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- President Trump issued the following statement on May 11, 2026, on National Salvation Army Week: * * * This week, our Nation commends the men and women who serve their fellow Americans through the impactful work of the Salvation Army. These volunteers embody the very best of the American spirit and enrich our national life through their compassion and care. Since 1865, the Salvation Army has provided faith to the weary, meals to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, and a  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on May 11, 2026, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Cameron Hamilton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs). Karen Je  more