On April 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, pivotal clashes on April 19, 1775, that ignited the American Revolutionary War. Highlighting the bravery of minutemen who stood against British forces, the proclamation celebrates iconic moments like Paul Revere’s midnight ride and…
On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders, pressing for a comprehensive federal strategy to address the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, following concerning sightings in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Highlighting the inadequacy of current federal drone detection capabilities and…
On December 17, U.S. Principal Deputy National Security Advisor (PDNSA) Jon Finer, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, and Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra traveled to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, to mark the significant progress the United States and India have made to strengthen space cooperation, including under the…
One year after launching the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP), the Biden Administration celebrates the initiative’s progress in fortifying economic ties across the Western Hemisphere. Bringing together twelve nations that represent a vast share of the region’s GDP, APEP focuses on supply chain resilience, fostering investment, and driving sustainable growth. This past year saw…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the State, afford the cost of purchasing healthy…
I am outraged and deeply saddened by the explosion at the Al Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, and the terrible loss of life that resulted. Immediately upon hearing this news, I spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel and have directed my national security team to continue gathering information…