White House Press Releases

• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with Afghan Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah

  Vice President Mike Pence met with Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah of Afghanistan at the White House today. The Vice President and Dr. Abdullah discussed the political environment in Afghanistan, and Pence highlighted Abdullah's invaluable role …

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• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with Colombian Vice President Oscar Naranjo

  Today at the White House, Vice President Mike Pence met with Colombian Vice President Oscar Naranjo to reaffirm the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Colombia, and address a range of issues including the critical fight against …

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• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump’s Supreme Court List

  Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Keith Blackwell of Georgia, Supreme Court of Georgia Charles Canady of Florida, Supreme Court of Florida Steven Colloton of Iowa, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit …

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• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Announces Five Additions to Supreme Court List

  One year ago, President Donald J. Trump was elected to restore the rule of law and to Make the Judiciary Great Again. Following the successful confirmation of Justice Neil M. Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States and the nomination of more than …

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• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  The Hill: "Unemployment rate hit record low in 13 states this year"

  “Thirteen states this year have seen their unemployment rates drop to the lowest levels ever recorded since the federal government began keeping track of state-level data more than four decades ago.” Unemployment rate hit record low in 13 states this year …

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• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  Photos of the Foreign Trip

  WASHINGTON, D.C. President Donald J. Trump, joined by First Lady Melania Trump, stops to speak with the White House Press Corps, Friday, November 3, 2017, prior to their departure from the South Lawn at the White House to begin their trip to Asia. ( …

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• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  More Photos of the Foreign Trip

  PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, joined by President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan, right, are given a tour, Wednesday, November 8, 2017, of the Forbidden City in Beijing. (Official White House …

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• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, 11/17/2017, #33

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:00 P.M. EST MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. Yesterday, momentum continued to build behind our plan to deliver massive tax relief and job creation for the American people. The House passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and the …

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• Published on November 18, 2017 - 09:54 GMT

  

  Statement from the Press Secretary on the Veto of the Renewal of the UN-OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2017 On November 16, Russia vetoed the renewal of the United Nations-Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), once again …

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• Published on November 16, 2017 - 00:50 GMT

  

  WTAS on the President's Foreign Policy Remarks

  Representative Bradley Byrne (R-AL): “Great recap from @POTUS on his incredibly successful Asia trip! It is wonderful to see [an] American leading on the world stage again.” NBC’s Ali Vitali: “Challenges Trump faces on world stage were ‘inherited’ from …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 23:35 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump on His Trip to Asia

  Diplomatic Reception Room 3:35 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Last night, I returned from a historic 12-day trip to Asia. This journey took us to five nations to meet with dozens of foreign leaders, participate in three formal state visits, …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 21:45 GMT

  

  Readout of Second Lady Karen Pence's Visit to Ascension's Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

  Today, Second Lady Karen Pence traveled to Austin, Texas. There, she visited Ascension’s Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas to learn more about the hospital’s art therapy program. Upon arrival, the Second Lady observed an art therapy session …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 21:45 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump's Visit to Asia Advanced America First Priorities

  “I'm here to advance peace, to promote security, and to work with you to achieve a truly free and open Indo-Pacific, where we are proud and we have sovereign nations, and we thrive, and everybody wants to prosper.” – President Donald J. Trump INVESTING …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 19:57 GMT

  

  WSJ: "U.S. Manufacturing Rides Rising Tide, Buoyed by Global Growth, Optimism"

  “The U.S. manufacturers have added 156,000 workers since Donald Trump was elected president in November 2016, according to government data.” U.S. Manufacturing Rides Rising Tide, Buoyed by Global Growth, Optimism By Andrew Tangel and Josh Zumbrun The Wall …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 17:12 GMT

  

  Betsy McCaughey: "Democrats are trying to block Trump's judge picks with vile, hypocritical smears"

  “These judges will decide cases based on what the US Constitution says, instead of rewriting law to suit a progressive agenda.” Democrats are trying to block Trump’s judge picks with vile, hypocritical smears By Betsy McCaughey New York Post November 14, …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 16:40 GMT

  

  America Recycles Day

  On America Recycles Day, we recognize the importance of minimizing waste by reusing and recycling. Recycling supports American manufacturing and conserves valuable resources, protecting our Nation’s economic and environmental health. Today, on the 20th …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 16:40 GMT

  

  WSJ Editorial Board: "Ruling Out the ABA on Judges"

  “Mr. Trump followed George W. Bush and scrapped the practice of letting the ABA pre-screen nominees for the White House. Yet the Senate continues to give the lawyers’ guild too much sway.” Ruling Out the ABA on Judges Editorial The Wall Street Journal …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 13:42 GMT

  

  Remarks Followed by Q&A by the Vice President at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council Meeting

  Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. 4:47 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, John. Thank you for that warm introduction. Thank you all for that welcome. It’s an honor to be here today at the 10th annual CEO Council of the Wall Street Journal. I know …

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• Published on November 15, 2017 - 10:33 GMT

  

  Second Lady Karen Pence Provides Art Supply Kits for Children’s Hospitals

  Washington, DC--Today, Second Lady Karen Pence, joined by members of The Congressional Club, participated in a service project at the Vice President’s Residence. Mrs. Pence, along with the 60 guests, assembled 800 art supply kits to be donated to 28 …

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• Published on November 14, 2017 - 16:52 GMT

  

  Four Nominations and One Withdrawal Sent to the Senate Today

  Alex Michael Azar II, of Indiana, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Thomas Price, resigned. Jason Klitenic, of Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, vice Robert S. Litt. Robert Frank Pence, …

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