The White House Daily Chronicle, May 15, 2018

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Presidential Itinerary – the details

President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at the 37th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service being held at the U.S. Capitol. [Live Stream]

In the afternoon, the president will deliver a speech at the Senate Republican Policy Lunch.

President Trump will then travel to Walter Reed Medical Center to visit First Lady Melania Trump who is resting there after a kidney procedure.

See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.

Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)

Official Statements

Presidential Message on Ramadan

With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world.

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad through fellowship and prayer.  Many observe this holy time by fasting, performing acts of charity, reciting prayers, and reading the Quran.

Ramadan is a time of self-reflection intended to deepen one’s spiritual growth and renew a sense of appreciation for the many blessings God provides.  In this spirit of thanksgiving and reflection, those observing Ramadan can strengthen our communities, help those in need, and serve as good examples for how to live a holy life.

Ramadan reminds us of the richness Muslims add to the religious tapestry of American life.  In the United States, we are all blessed to live under a Constitution that fosters religious liberty and respects religious practice.  Our Constitution ensures Muslims can observe Ramadan in accordance with the dictates of conscience and unimpeded by government.  By doing so, the Constitution also furnishes varied opportunities for all Americans to deepen their understanding of the human soul.

As so many people unite to celebrate Ramadan, Melania and I join in the hope for a blessed month.  Ramadan Mubarak.

Vice Presidential Message on Ramadan

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence join President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in extending their best wishes to all Muslims who tonight mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan provides Muslims an opportunity to give thanks for life’s abundant blessings. The Vice President and the Second Lady wish everyone observing Ramadan a blessed and meaningful time of self-reflection.

Executive Actions

• Signed Executive Order to enhance the effectiveness of federal agency CIOs [Full Text]

Executive Branch Nominations/Designations

• Cherith Norman Chalet of New Jersey, to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations (U.N.) for U.N. Management and Reform, with the rank of Ambassador, and as an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations
• Michael R. Bright of the District of Columbia, to be the President of the Government National Mortgage Association, Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Gary L. Bauer of Kentucky, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring 5/14/19
• Nadine Maenza of Pennsylvania, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring 5/14/20
• Johnnie Moore of California, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring 5/14/20

Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)

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