Executive Order on Exemption from Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands

Washington, DC - By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to ensure that the Federal Government can economically and efficiently provide the services that allow visitors of all means to enjoy the natural beauty of Federal parks and other Federal lands, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Vice President Pence at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Good Grief Camp

Arlington, Virginia - Remarks by Vice President Pence at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Good Grief Camp:

The Shoot Down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

Washington, DC - The United States has complete confidence in the findings of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) as presented today by the Dutch Public Prosecutor: the missile launcher used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 originated from the 53rd Anti-aircraft Brigade of the Russian Federation, stationed in Kursk.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Phone Call With Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos

Washington, DC - Secretary Pompeo spoke by phone today with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. Secretary Pompeo and President Santos discussed the fraudulent elections held May 20 in Venezuela and the importance of standing together as democratic nations in support of the Venezuelan people and the restoration of their democracy.

Energy Department Announces Funding to Foster Lab-Industry Partnerships

Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced up to $2 million in funding for the third cohort of the Technologist in Residence (TIR) program. This effort will facilitate strategic, long-term relationships between industry and DOE’s national laboratories that result in high-impact, collaborative, early-stage research and development (R&D).