Nearly 60 people were shot and at least nine people were killed in Chicago over Labor Day weekend amid dozens of shootings that marked the most violent holiday weekend of the summer in one of the nation’s most dangerous cities. The shootings included a drive-by attack that wounded seven people and another that resulted in
Office of the First Lady This National Preparedness Month, my Administration recommits to ensuring that every American community has the resources and support they need and deserve, so that when disaster strikes, our State and Federal governments are prepared—and our citizens are safe and secure. Tragically, over the last year, natural disasters have ravaged nearly
During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we proudly stand alongside every heroic American mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter who is courageously battling ovarian cancer. We solemnly remember the cherished loved ones whose lives were tragically cut short by this devastating disease. Above all, we recommit to eradicating all forms of cancer, and to building a
President Donald J. Trump made finishing the border wall a central campaign promise — and he continues to deliver. Using existing funding halted by the Biden Administration and new funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Trump Administration is swiftly moving forward to build hundreds of miles of new border wall and make other
During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we send our unwavering support to the millions of American men and families who have faced prostate cancer with courage and resolve. We recognize those undergoing treatment, acknowledge the resilience of survivors, pay tribute to those we have lost, and renew our commitment to defeating prostate cancer once and
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, our Nation stands with the thousands of families who face the tremendous challenges of childhood cancer. We acknowledge their fortitude, faith, and unbreakable spirit—and we solemnly honor the memories of the precious young souls taken far too soon. Tragically, over the last 50 years, rates of child cancer have skyrocketed
Every day, drug and alcohol addiction shatters families, destabilizes neighborhoods, derails careers, and steals the lives of countless Americans. This National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, my Administration reaffirms its commitment to standing alongside every person struggling with the heavy burdens of addiction—and to supporting their path to total and complete recovery with compassion,