Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr

The First Lady and I send our best wishes to every American celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, unites Muslim families, friends, and communities in honor of their spiritual devotion at the conclusion of Ramadan.  It also serves as a reminder of the foundational American principle of

Airline CEOs Demand “Immediate” Action as Democrats’ DHS Shutdown Pushes Air Travel to the Brink

As Democrats keep the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, deprive 100,000+ Americans of their paychecks, and continue to inflict pain on travelers, America’s aviation leaders are sounding the alarm. In a letter to Congress, chief executives of American Airlines, United ​Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Air and others warned that the

Presidential Message on Saint Patrick’s Day and Irish American Heritage Month

Today, and throughout the month of March, I join the Irish American community and all American citizens in celebrating the bond between our two nations and commemorating the towering life and legacy of Saint Patrick—the patron Saint of Ireland and an immortal icon of faith, freedom, and fortitude. Born in the fourth century, Saint Patrick

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud

ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE TO ELIMINATE FRAUD: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order creating the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, which will advise the President and coordinate government-wide efforts to combat widespread fraud, waste, and abuse in Federal benefit programs. The Vice President will serve as Chair of the Task Force, the

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Nomination for DHS Secretary Draws Bipartisan Acclaim

President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is earning strong, bipartisan praise from lawmakers, tribal leaders, law enforcement organizations, industry groups, and other prominent voices. A proven champion of border security, a fierce defender of American sovereignty, and a pragmatic leader