West Lafayette, Indiana -  A fascination with movie technology that showed robots perform self-repair through a liquid formula inspired a Purdue University professor to make his own discoveries – which are now helping to lead the way for advancements in self-powering devices such as consumer electronics and defense innovations.

West Lafayette, Indiana - The synthetic pesticides used to control bed bug infestations face two problems: the insects are gaining a tolerance to them, and many consumers are looking for “green” alternatives they consider safer to spray in their living spaces.

Washington, DC - President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration is a proper use of executive power to protect our country’s borders and keep Americans safe. Unfortunately, the crisis at the southern border is one that only the federal government may truly solve. With no solutions coming from Congress, the president is faithfully executing the duties of his office by invoking a law Congress already passed: the National Emergencies Act (NEA).

Washington, DC - Second Lady Karen Pence, joined by her daughter Audrey, and the U.S. Presidential Delegation arrived in Abu Dhabi to attend the Opening Ceremony and to participate in other events of the Special Olympics World Games. The Presidential Delegation includes Linda McMahon, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Steven Bondy, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, United States Embassy Abu Dhabi, Dr. Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States, Mariano Rivera, Co-Chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, Former Pitcher for the New York Yankees, and 2019 inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Washington, DC - On National Agriculture Day, we acknowledge the immeasurable value farmers, ranchers, growers, producers, and foresters contribute to our Nation.  America’s agriculture families and communities lead the world in producing food, feed, fuel, and fiber.  Today, we pay tribute to the men and women who expand opportunities for prosperity, economic development, and food security by cultivating the land across our country.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Vice President Pence at U.S. Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Facility: