Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much and good afternoon. The First Lady and I — please — are delighted to welcome you all to the White House for this very special occasion — and that it is. Today, it is my great privilege to present our nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and state health officials gave an update today on the state’s response to COVID-19 and the Grand Princess cruise ship. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, and California Department of Public Health Director and State Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell took part in the […]
Monterey, CA. – Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of the safety of our residents, workers, and visitors, the City of Monterey last Friday asked cruise ship agencies to cancel their upcoming cruises into Monterey Bay, and they have complied. The Royal Princess has cancelled visits to Monterey on March 31, […]
Santa Cruz, CA…Santa Cruz County Public Health officials announced the first case of COVID-19 in the County. This case came from a cruise ship traveler and was not from community spread. Santa Cruz County Public Health is coordinating a thorough investigation with state and federal partners. We continue to partner with regional agencies to plan […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 273,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in health care and social assistance, food services and drinking places, government, construction, professional and technical services, and financial activities. This news release […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: ‘A few weeks ago, I spoke on this floor about a dangerous trend that threatens our self-government. ‘I explained how some in the Democratic Party appear more interested in attacking the institutions of our […]
Washington, DC…We just completed another meeting of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. It’s been a very busy and productive day here at the White House. President Donald Trump has no higher priority than the safety and health of the American people. And the President has directed our task force — employing the full resources […]
Sacramento, CA…As part of the state’s response to address the global COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19. The proclamation comes as the number of […]
New York, NY…Three months ago, I entered the race for President to defeat Donald Trump. Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump – because it is clear to me that staying in would make achieving that goal more difficult. I’m a believer in using data to inform decisions. […]