The President's Weekly Address ------------- Hurricane Harvey: Prepare and Plan Ahead As Hurricane Harvey intensifies, it's important to plan ahead and follow evacuation orders from local officials. Below are resources with more information on how to prepare: - Hurricanes.gov - Ready.gov - FEMA.gov Praise for President Trump signing the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 Veteran organizations and elected leaders praised the signing of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. This legislation will streamline the lengthy process that veterans undergo when appealing their claims for disability benefits with the Veterans Administration. More than 470,000 veterans are still waiting for decisions regarding their appeals. Read more New York Post op-ed: "Trump is not backing down on trade" "Trump dared to question the gospel of free trade and changed the national discussion. Over three-quarters of Trump voters, including lifelong Democrats, believed the pacts were hurting America, and they've given Trump a mandate to act." - New York Post Editorial Read more Photo of the Day President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence | August 22, 2017 (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) White House Spring Internship The application for the Spring 2018 White House Internship Program is open! Apply here