Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, May 22, 2025

Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, May 22, 2025
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, May 22, 2025
Washington, DC…Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the one Big Beautiful Bill Act reconciliation legislation. Rep. McClintock (CA-05) voted in favor of the measure, and he delivered remarks this morning on the House floor. Rep McClintock’s remarks (video link): If this bill fails, an average family’s taxes will rise 22 percent next year […]
Washington, DC…Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. “The media and the Democrats have consistently dismissed any possibility of House Republicans succeeding in our mission to enact President Trump’s America First agenda. Once again, they have been […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement on plans by U.S. Senate Republicans to proceed with a vote dismantling key pieces of the state’s clean vehicles and trucks program. The Senate is expected to vote on resolutions this week, illegally utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on three of the state’s Clean Air Act […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of South Africa
San Andreas, CA…As fire danger in the region increases, CAL FIRE Tuolumne -Calaveras Unit (TCU) has suspended all burn permits for outdoor, open residential burning in Zone 1 (below 3500’) within the State -Responsibility Area of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. This suspension takes effect Wednesday, May 21, […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County has a rich mining heritage dating back to the Gold Rush of the 1850s, though today its mines primarily produce sand, gravel, and aggregate, materials which are used in the construction of homes, businesses, and infrastructure projects throughout the County. On Monday, May 19, 2025, the 2024-2025 Calaveras County Civil Grand […]
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, May 19, 2025
Washington, DC…President Trump and the First Lady Participate in a Bill Signing, May 19, 2025
Washington, DC…Just completed my two hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I believe it went very well. Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War. The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they […]
Sacramento, CA…California continues to rapidly expand its energy storage statewide, adding 2,300 megawatts (MW) since last September for a total of 15,763 MW of battery storage capacity, according to new data released today. This reflects a 1,944% increase since the start of the Newsom Administration – up from 770 MW in 2019. Energy storage – particularly battery […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Friday, May 16, 2025 00:03 TRAFFIC STOP 2505160001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 108/HESS Av, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:07 TRAFFIC STOP 2505160002 Officer initiated activity at Hospital Rd/Nevada St, Sonora City, CA. Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:35 […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Lettie (A058872), a female Pit Bull mix, 7 months old and 32 pounds. Lettie is a sweet, gray-and-white pup who’s ready to leave shelter life behind and join a loving forever home. Shy at first, she’s been gaining confidence every day and showing her affectionate, playful side to everyone she meets. Lettie […]
Washington, DC…(AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen by doctors last week after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. “While this represents a more […]
Doha, Qatar…Today in Qatar, President Donald J. Trump signed an agreement with Qatar to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion. President Trump also announced economic deals totaling more than $243.5 billion between the United States and Qatar, including an historic sale of Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines to Qatar Airways. The […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…President Trump Participates in a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony and an Exchange of Agreements.
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced $3.3 billion in grant funding today to create over 5,000 residential treatment beds and more than 21,800 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral health care services and will build upon other major behavioral health initiatives in California. Administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Proposition 1 Bond […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/13/2025 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code […]
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, May 09, 2025
Washington, DC…President Trump Signs Executive Orders, May 9, 2025
Vatican City, IT…Pope Leo XIV greets the world for the first time to grant his Urbi et Orbi blessing. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Successor of Peter by the 133 Cardinal electors on Thursday, May 8. Source = Vatican Press Office
Washington, DC…Today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the UK markets while bolstering U.S. national security. This is a great deal for America. President Trump: “The deal includes billions […]
Sacramento, CA…California high-speed rail leaves Texas in the dust. What’s the main difference between California high-speed rail and Texas high-speed rail? California’s system is under construction; Texas’ has yet to break ground. California has transitioned from vision and ideas to active construction and tangible economic benefits, while the Texas project remains a dream mostly on […]
Sacramento, CA…The Federal Bureau of Investigation has concluded a national surge of resources to arrest accused child sex abuse offenders and combat child exploitation. In a coordinated effort by all 55 FBI field offices called Operation Restore Justice, 205 people were arrested nationwide. The FBI Sacramento Field Office arrested four individuals on federal charges as […]
Arnold, CA…Join California State Parks at a Town Hall meeting at Calaveras Big Trees State Park (SP) on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The community is invited to learn more about forest management at Calaveras Big Trees SP, including past and future prescribed burning. This meeting is in-person and online. To attend digitally, […]
San Andreas, CA…Wildfire resilience isn’t just a plan—it’s a commitment we make to each other. The 2025 Calaveras County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is our roadmap to a safer, stronger future. By embracing strategies like home hardening, vegetation management, and community education, we can reduce risks and protect what matters most. Here’s how you can […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, May 6, 2025
Calaveras County, CA…Drilling operations lead to extended delays on State Route 26 (SR-26) in Calaveras County near the Rich Gulch community. Starting Wednesday, Caltrans will begin extended traffic holds from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. These extended traffic holds will impact SR-26 just east of Gillhaven Drive and just west of Ponderosa Way. Traffic will […]