On April 24, 2026, the White House published the Presidential Message on Arbor Day first explains that the first Arbor Day was observed on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. Nebraska settlers planted around 1 million trees on the barren plains with a goal of providing shade, fuel, and building materials for their future. J Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day proclaimed, Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for the future.
Arbor Day acknowledges the role played by trees in life on Earth. For people, trees provide shelter and shade, lumber for construction, lumber for paper products, places for recreation, and clean air. Trees also provide natural habitats for woodland creatures, including insects, vital to our survival. The Trump Administration vows to continue prioritizing our forest resources (including trees) by investing in responsible land management. President Trump writes:
Today, on the 154th commemoration of Arbor Day, my Administration proudly planted two American chestnut trees in front of the White House. Melania joins me in encouraging Americans of all ages to do the same and plant a tree in their own neighborhood or community. This simple act is an opportunity to give an enduring gift of hope and optimism to our planet. Just as our glorious Nation continues to thrive in strength, beauty, affluence, and purpose, the saplings planted today will grow, prosper, and contribute to our way of life for generations to come.
On April 24, 2026, the White House published the Presidential Message on Armenian Remembrance Day paying tribute to Armenians who were exiled and brutally massacred in 1915. This event will forever remain as a testament to the spirit of the Armenian people and hope at the center of Christianity. We stand with Armenians as they overcome the tragedies of their past while forging a greater future defined by prosperity, security, and peace.
Americans stand side-by-side with Armendians, working toward a more secure and prosperous world, on the Board of Peace. We are united in the purpose to usher in a new era of peace through strength. President Trump writes:
This Armenian Remembrance Day, as we mourn the innocent souls who perished during the tragedy of the Meds Yeghern, we renew our sacred calling to protect the innocent, advance the cause for peace among all people, and cultivate a deep reverence for Almighty God, who sustains us through every trial and triumph.
On April 24, 2026, the Office of the First Lady published the statement First Lady Melania Trump Unveils New Beehive on South Lawn showing off the brand new beehive that looks like a miniature White House. This hive will house 2 more bee colonies to the existing White House bee colonies that produce the signature White House Honey.
The honey produced by these colonies is used by the White House kitchen in tea, salad dressings, and craft desserts. The colonies are maintained by local apiarists under the guidance of White House Chief Horticulturist Dale Haney.
The White House beekeeping program began in 2009 when White House Carpenter Charlie Brandt began the program as a hobby. The program now has over 70,000 bees that produce 200-225 pounds of honey each ear. The addition of these new colonies is expected to increase total output by around 30 pounds.
The expansion of the White House beekeeping program is funded through the Trust for the National Mall whose mission is to restore, preserve, and enrich the National Mall. They are partnered with the National Park Service as well as the White House grounds and President's Park. Their organization brings private funding, project expertise, and in-kind support to help elevate the National Mall and its historic purpose.
On April 24, 2026, Day 69 of the Democrat's Partial Federal Government Shutdown, both houses of Congress were adjourned until Monday, April 27, 2026. So, we are still waiting. Must be nice to have a paycheck that enables you to take 3 day weekends, leaving your work unfinished and the nation unsecured because you still haven't funded DHS. This means our Coast Guard is going without a paycheck. Could you last 69 days without a paycheck without going heavily into debt?
FEMA is also going unfunded. Which means Federal assistance at the massive damage caused by tornados in Enid, Oklahoma will be impacted and those US Citizens affected by the tornados will suffer even more unnecessarily.
So what has Congress done? Closed up shop for a 3-day weekend.
I advocate for every opponent of funding DHS and every opponent of the SAVE America Act to be primaried. Let's force them out of office and get politicians in there who will work FOR We The People!
The story told of Sybil was passed down through the family as told in a 1907 biography of her father. However, many sources say there is no evidence for Sybil's ride. As a researcher of my own family history, I find that there is, in general, very little information about women prior to the 1800s. Indeed, even though she married, even the government could not find a record of her marriage when she applied for widow's benefits (although that might just have been a precursor to today's immediate denial of claims for lack of documentation). Anyway, here's the story:
On April 26, 1777, after the attack on Danbury, Connecticut by the British, 16-year-old Sybil rode her horse, Star, on a 40 mile loop through Connecticut forest to alert her father's militia that British forces raided and burned Danbury. She carried a long stick with which to rap on doors and windows so she could not have to dismount. This was important because Danbury was a major supply center for the Continental Army. She was in time to alert the militia of the upcoming Battle of Ridgefield. The militia would successfully drive the British back to Long Island Sound.
Those are some of the exact words used by Google’s censors, aka 'Orwellian content police,' in describing many of our controversial stories. Stories later proven to be truthful and light years ahead of the mainstream media. But because we reported those 'inconvenient truths' they're trying to bankrupt ANP.
