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. America’s truck drivers are essential to the strength of our economy, the security of our Nation, and the livelihoods of the American people. Every day, truckers perform the
Nearly 100 former employees and prosecutors for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., have signed a memo opposing President Trump’s nominee to lead the office. The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role, which is among the
ENFORCING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR SAFETY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to keep American families safe on the road by ensuring anyone behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle is properly qualified and proficient in English. The Order directs the Secretary of Transportation to rescind guidance that watered down the law requiring
CRACKING DOWN ON SANCTUARY CITIES: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to enforce federal law with respect to sanctuary jurisdictions to protect their citizens from dangerous illegal aliens. The Order directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to publish a list of States and local jurisdictions obstructing federal immigration law
EMPOWERING LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to empower state and local law enforcement to relentlessly pursue criminals and protect American communities. More specifically, the Order directs the Attorney General to: Create a mechanism to provide legal resources and indemnification for officers facing unjust legal expenses from
Amtrak’s rules are clear: ‘Passengers are required to wear shoes at all times’ CNN’s top media blogger, Brian Stelter, waddled shoeless on an Amtrak train leaving Washington, D.C., on Sunday after a weekend of heavy partying to celebrate the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, aka “nerd prom,” the Washington Free Beacon has learned. A series
Four committees are permitted to increase spending, while all others must suggest deep cuts in their areas of jurisdiction. WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives, after returning from its spring recess, is set to begin drafting bills that will authorize funds for President Donald Trump’s policy objectives. The “markups”—long sessions in which bills are considered, amended,