Presidential Message on the 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope

Today, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, an awe-inspiring testament to America’s longstanding ingenuity, leadership, and innovation. Since its launch in 1990, Hubble has opened up the heavens—uncovering the mysteries of our universe, shattering the boundaries of scientific knowledge and advancement, and expanding humanity’s understanding of the unknown in ways once

Election Officials Question Agency About Trump’s Overhaul of Election Standards

A federal judge has halted the implementation of a new proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registrants. Local and state election officials across the country voiced concerns on April 24 about the logistics and impacts of the elections overhaul President Donald Trump ordered last month. Documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, new voting system guidelines,

Trump Signs Order to Surge Deep-Sea Mineral Mining

The minerals in certain areas of the Pacific Ocean are valued in the trillions of dollars, according to a recent scientific report. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 24 fast-tracking a new industry, offshore deep-sea mineral mining in the Pacific Ocean. Trump’s order, titled “Revitalizing American Dominance in Deep Seabed Minerals,” seeks to

Trump Issues Memo Ordering Probe Into Alleged Illegal Election Contributions

The memo follows a congressional inquiry into ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s primary fundraising platform. WASHINGTON—A new presidential memorandum from the White House aims to crack down on unlawful foreign contributions and money funneled to electoral campaigns using identity theft schemes to evade federal laws. “Notwithstanding these laws designed to protect American democracy, press reports and