Luxembourg National Day

Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Luxembourg as you celebrate your national day.

Confused about Working, Medicare and Spouse Benefits

Washington, DC - Dear Rusty: I will reach my full retirement age (FRA) in September of 2020 at age 66. My wife will be 64 at that time and will start drawing her SS at 1/2 of my benefit because it will be more than hers, even if she reached her FRA. My question is, I know I will need to sign up for Medicare Part A this year at age 65 but do I need Part B at this time? Both myself and my wife work for the same company and have insurance through them. I will have insurance for one more year through the company until I retire at 66.

President Donald J. Trump Approves Disaster Declaration for the Oglala Sioux Tribe

Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding from March 13 to March 26, 2019.

President Donald J. Trump Approves Kansas Disaster Declaration

Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on April 28, 2019, and continuing.

United States To Explore Rejoining the United Nations World Tourism Organization

Washington, DC - At Monday’s Executive Council meeting of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Baku, Azerbaijan, White House Principal Deputy Chief of Staff Emma Doyle announced the Administration’s intent to explore rejoining the Organization.