THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release August 4, 2017 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT FEMA HEADQUARTERS FEMA Headquarters Washington, D.C. 10:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Okay, thank you very much. I just want to congratulate Acting Secretary — this is really a big — this is a big position — Elaine Duke. A terrific person. She has done an amazing job for the Trump administration and everywhere she preceded. So congratulations. This is a very important thing you’re doing. We are very strong on homeland security and we are very strong with respect to FEMA. FEMA is something that I’ve been very much involved in already. We’ve had some things during the last six months, including the highway in Atlanta, where I have to say the Governor and all concerned did a fantastic job of rebuilding that stretch of highway that ended up burning so badly. We found the reasons why, and it wasn’t for a good reason. But nevertheless, they did it in record time. I’m a builder and I understand they did it ahead of schedule and under budget, and that was very nice to see. So I just — we have many, many things like that. We’ve already taken care of many of the situations that really needed emergency funds. We did it quickly. We did it effectively. We have an incredible team. And I just want to thank, Elaine, all of your people and your representatives. They have really done a fantastic job. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, everybody. END 10:06 A.M. EDT |
In 1st session, Congress did more to curtail Trump authority than expand it
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We Did It! America Created 1 Million Jobs in Trump’s First Six Months
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Editorial on the RAISE Act: A reasoned return to policy sanity
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2017 INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY EDITORIAL BOARD PRAISES THE RAISE ACT: “A REASONED RETURN TO POLICY SANITY” “President Trump’s backing of a proposed Senate immigration reform bill isn’t an attack on immigrants, as you might have heard, but a reasoned return to policy sanity.” Can ‘Raise Act’ Make Immigration Work For America Again? Editorial Investor’s Business Daily August 3, 2017 Immigration: President Trump’s backing of a proposed Senate immigration reform bill isn’t an attack on immigrants, as you might have heard, but a reasoned return to policy sanity. … Today, because of the confusion on our border and a nonsensical policy based on “diversity” and family criteria, U.S. immigration policy no longer serves the American people to do what it should: Bring in the best and the brightest who can immediately fit in and contribute to our extraordinarily advanced economy. Sadly, today our immigration policy seems directed at the exact opposite, bringing in millions of people who don’t speak English, have no First World skills or education, and are almost certain to end up on welfare. Our policy of tolerating illegal immigration has likewise been a disaster, with estimates for those here illegally ranging from 12 million to as many as 30 million. The new law, dubbed the “Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act,” or the “Raise Act,” focuses on the legal side of the immigration equation. Right now, our system for handing out green cards makes no sense. … Britain, Canada and Australia have all moved to a point-based system and had success. No reason that can’t be the case here, too. 1965’s Teddy Kennedy-authored immigration reform — which destroyed the U.S.’ old system in favor of the current family-based immigration law — led to a surge of poor immigrants. We let in too many people who shouldn’t be here, and kept out too many who should. While economists largely agree that immigration is overall a net benefit, low-skilled immigration has a devastating impact on U.S. minority communities, pushing down wages and job opportunities for unskilled and untrained American workers. … The Raise Act will work in tandem with Trump’s other policies on reducing illegal immigration, including cracking down on the illegal Sanctuary City movement, deporting illegal aliens who commit crimes, and turning away more illegal entrants at the border. By focusing on letting in mostly those who are highly qualified to work in our high-tech economy, and keeping out those who shouldn’t be here, the pressure at the low end of the labor force should be eased. … We have always supported immigration as good for the U.S. We still do. And we’d like to see even more high-skilled immigration, if possible, as we’ve argued before. This new policy, along with the others pursued by the Trump administration, isn’t perfect. But it goes a long way toward fixing an immigration system that has been broken for decades. ### |
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper Says He and Susan Rice Both ‘Did Unmaskings’
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper admitted on CNN that he has unmasked Americans during his time under the Obama administration, and defended doing so.
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Spring 2018 White House Internship Program
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2017 Spring 2018 White House Internship Program The Spring 2018 White House Internship Program application is now open. The application portal will remain open until 11:59PM EDT on September 8, 2017. Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered. The Spring 2018 White House Internship Program term runs from January 10, 2018 to April 27, 2018. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the program start date, and must be able to commit to the full internship term to be eligible. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet at least one of the following criteria to apply: – Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution). – Have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the internship program start date. – Are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty—for any length of time—in the two years preceding the internship program start date. The White House Internship Program is highly competitive. Applicants are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to public service, leadership in their community, and commitment to the Trump Administration. Questions about the White House Internship Program application can be directed to intern_application@who.eop.gov. More information, including details about placement in the White House Internship Program and answers to frequently asked questions, can be found on the White House website. ### |
Special counsel utilizing DC grand jury in Russia investigation
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GOP lawmakers vow to keep fighting for ObamaCare repeal
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What to know about Mueller’s use of a grand jury in the Russia probe
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McMaster raises hackles with Trump administration officials over Susan Rice letter
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