Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to enable parents, teachers, and communities to best ensure student success, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  Our Nation’s bright future relies on empowered families, engaged communities, and excellent educational opportunities

On Education, President Trump Knows We Can Do Better

Since 1979, the U.S. Department of Education has spent over $3 trillion with virtually nothing to show for it. Despite per-pupil spending having increased by more than 245% over that period, there has been virtually no measurable improvement in student achievement: Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds are at the lowest level in decades. Six-in-ten

President Trump Positions U.S. as Global Superpower in Manufacturing

Nvidia, the world’s undisputed leader in chipmaking, says it will invest hundreds of billions of dollars over the next four years on its U.S.-based manufacturing operations — part of the manufacturing renaissance under President Donald J. Trump as he solidifies the U.S. as the global leader in artificial intelligence. “Having the support of an administration

Presidential Message on Nowruz, 2025

Warmest wishes to all those in the United States and around the globe celebrating the ancient holiday of Nowruz.   Nowruz is a joyous occasion for the Persian people, marking the beginning of spring, and the Persian New Year.  This long-standing tradition presents a time to reflect on the blessings of the previous year and prepare for the coming spring with a renewed spirit of optimism. The

Statement from Secretary Rubio and NSC Waltz on Call with Zelenskyy

“Today, President Donald J. Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a fantastic phone conversation.  President Zelenskyy thanked President Trump for a productive start for the work of the Ukrainian and American teams in Jeddah on March 11th. The meeting of the senior officials from both nations significantly helped in moving toward ending the war.  

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Removes DEI From the Foreign Service

RESTORING THE VALUES OF INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY, HARD WORK, AND EXCELLENCE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a memorandum removing radical “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) from the Foreign Service. The memorandum directs the Secretary of State to remove the “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility” Core Precept from Foreign Service tenure and promotion criteria. It further

Removing Discrimination and Discriminatory Equity Ideology From the Foreign Service

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATETHE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURETHE SECRETARY OF COMMERCETHE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCYFOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTTHE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THEUNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA SUBJECT: Removing Discrimination and Discriminatory EquityIdeology From the Foreign Service Section 1. Policy and Purpose. Over the last 4 years, divisive and discriminatory policies were