Presidential Remarks at September 11th Pentagon Observance Ceremony

Presidential Remarks  at September 11th Pentagon Observance Ceremony

Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much, Secretary Esper. Today, our nation honors and mourns the nearly 3,000 lives that were stolen from us on September 11th, 2001. On these grounds, 184 people were murdered when al Qaeda terrorists overtook American Airlines Flight 77 and crashed it into the Pentagon. For every American who lived through […]

911 Memorial Service From September 11 Memorial & Museum

911 Memorial Service From September 11 Memorial & Museum

New York, NY…Through commemoration, exhibitions and educational programs, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a nonprofit in New York City, remembers and honors the 2,983 people killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, as well as those who risked their lives to save others and all who demonstrated […]

John Bolton Out as National Security Advisor

John Bolton Out as National Security Advisor

Washington, DC….The President via Twitter…”I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House. I disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions, as did others in the Administration, and therefore I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning. I thank John very much […]

Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.9.19

Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.9.19

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 467 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-Encinitas) – Competitions on state property: prize compensation: gender equity. AB 746 by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) – Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law: beer manufacturer licensees: exemption. SB 276 by Senator Richard Pan […]

Governor Newsom on Trump Administration’s Plan to Divert Funds for National Guard Wildfire Fighting to Build Border Wall

Governor Newsom on Trump Administration’s Plan to Divert Funds for National Guard Wildfire Fighting to Build Border Wall

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on Sept. 5th following new details emerging on the Trump Administration’s plan to use military construction funds to build a border wall. The plan, which was released this week, will divert $8 million in funding to build the California National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing flight simulator for […]

White House Presentation of Medals of Valor and Heroic Commendations After Dayton & El Paso

White House Presentation of Medals of Valor and Heroic Commendations After Dayton & El Paso

Washington, DC…Well, I want to thank the Attorney General for not only this today, but for doing an incredible job. Thank you very much, Bill. Appreciate it. Today, I’m honored to welcome you to the White House as we recognize 11 extraordinary American heroes. These incredible patriots responded to the worst violence and most barbaric […]

33 Bodies Recovered from Conception Dive Boat Tragedy

33 Bodies Recovered from Conception Dive Boat Tragedy

Santa Barbara, CA…The Search and Recovery efforts continue today for the one remaining victim of the Conception Boat disaster that occurred early Monday morning. A devastating fire consumed the vessel as it was moored in Platt’s Harbor on the north side of Santa Cruz Island in Santa Barbara County. On Tuesday, September 3, 2019 search […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Including Bill Eliminating Requirement for Citizens to Help Law Enforcement

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Including Bill Eliminating Requirement for Citizens to Help Law Enforcement

Sacramento, CA…Lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a measure eliminating the California Posse Comitatus Act of 1872. The nearly 150-year-old law makes it a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000 for failing to help police make an arrest or catch a fleeing suspect. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that on August 30th he […]

Celebrate The Foundation Of America as DAR Promotes Constitution Week

Celebrate The Foundation Of America as DAR Promotes Constitution Week

Washington, DC…There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an […]

Conception Dive Boat Tragedy Update

Conception Dive Boat Tragedy Update

Santa Barbara, CA…At approximately 3:30 a.m., Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard and partnering agencies responded to a vessel fire off the north shore of Santa Cruz Island near Platt’s Harbor in Santa Barbara County. Emergency responders encountered “Conception”, a 75-foot commercial diving boat based out of the Santa Barbara Harbor, fully engulfed in fire. The […]