Articles Published 2nd May 2025
Loyalty Day and Law Day, U.S.A., 2025
President Trump's 2025 proclamation designates May 1st as both Loyalty Day and Law Day, U.S.A. It celebrates the American commitment to the rule of law, contrasting it with communist regimes.
The proclamation emphasizes restoring fairness and impartiality to federal law enforcement, asserts that American principles transcend evils of communism and dictatorship, and calls for Americans to display the flag and reflect on their nation's history.
National Day of Prayer, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's May 1, 2025, proclamation designates the day as a National Day of Prayer.
It highlights the role of faith and prayer in American history, citing numerous examples from the nation's past.
The proclamation encourages all Americans to participate in prayer and reflection, drawing a connection between faith and the country's ongoing success.
It's rooted in the 1988 Public Law 100-307.
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates May 3-4, 2025, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
The proclamation honors the lives and sacrifices of firefighters who died in the line of duty, acknowledging their bravery and the profound loss felt by their families and communities.
The flag of the United States is to be flown at half-staff on May 4th in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, as per Public Law 107-51.
The proclamation emphasizes the heroism and dedication of firefighters, highlighting specific examples, and expresses gratitude for the profession.
Ending Taxpayer Subsidization Of Biased Media
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on May 1, 2025, to terminate all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
The order cites the purported lack of fair, accurate, and unbiased news coverage by these organizations, arguing that taxpayer funding in the modern media landscape is unnecessary and detrimental to journalistic independence.
The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and other federal agencies to cease direct and indirect funding, setting deadlines for compliance and outlining specific actions to be taken to ensure NPR and PBS no longer receive federal subsidies.
A clause addresses potential legal challenges and maintains the President's authority to allocate federal funds.