“As alleged, the defendant caused a scene of destruction and mayhem by setting a fire at the entrance to a federal building in lower Manhattan which houses thousands of federal employees and receives hundreds of visitors daily,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “I am thankful for the brave, swift response of our law enforcement partners who stopped the defendant before he could cause greater harm. Once again, our bravest ran to the fire. Anyone who commits reckless acts tha

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 22, 2026 — The Trump Administration announced a sweeping expansion of its Genesis Mission, committing more than $5 billion in new federal investments to accelerate scientific research through artificial intelligence. The initiative, unveiled by Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios, broadens what began as a Department of Energy program into a government-wide effort involving

STRENGTHENING THE U.S. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE: This week, at NATO’s 2026 Ankara Summit, President Donald J. Trump announced a surge in defense investment from Allies, increasing market access for American companies and supporting thousands of high-paying American manufacturing jobs.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced the appointments of John Jones as Director of Veterans Services and Paul Rayhill as Director of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations effective immediately.

On this day 81 years ago, American forces emerged victorious from the Battle of Okinawa, a grueling test of American might, will, and sacrifice that would echo through the ages. As Imperial Japan mounted one of its final and most ferocious defenses, our Nation’s courageous heroes battled their way across the island and broke the Imperial Japanese Army’s grip, delivering a hard-won triumph in the bloodiest battle of the Pacific Theater during World War II.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today delivered his 2026 State of the County Address at Turning Stone Resort Casino, outlining a sweeping vision for the county’s future centered on opportunity, innovation and community investment under a new initiative titled “250 Forward.”

The City of Buffalo faces a projected general fund budget deficit of approximately $103 million in the 2026-27 fiscal year, in part, because the city historically has adopted budgets that relied on nonrecurring revenues to fund operations and underestimated expenditures, according to a budget review released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

For 250 years, American small businesses have been the foundation of our national strength and empowered our citizens to achieve the American Dream. This National Small Business Week, we honor the entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers, whose pioneering spirit invigorates our culture, powers our economy, and lifts our communities to new heights.

This morning, President Donald J. Trump joined CNBC’s Squawk Box for an exclusive interview, delivering candid, wide-ranging remarks on some of the most pressing issues facing the country.

Today we celebrate the birthday of Thomas Jefferson—a true American visionary, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and one of the greatest champions of liberty the world has ever known.