President Donald J. Trump announced a series of major victories this week, emphasizing gains in economic development, national security, energy independence, and education reform.
The administration’s focus remains on delivering results for American workers, families, and communities, with new investments, tougher border policies, and pro-growth reforms announced across multiple sectors.
Major economic investments announced
President Trump celebrated significant private sector commitments, including:
- Roche: $50 billion U.S. investment creating over 1,000 jobs
- Regeneron: $3 billion expansion in North Carolina
- NorthMark Strategies: $2.8 billion supercomputing facility in South Carolina
- Chobani: $1.2 billion dairy plant in New York with 1,000 new jobs
- Fiserv: $175 million fintech hub in Kansas with 2,000 jobs
- Toyota: $88 million hybrid production boost in West Virginia
- Chevron: Major Gulf of America oil and gas project
Additional expansions were announced by Hyundai, Hitachi Energy, Cyclic Materials, GM, and Coinbase, reflecting strong momentum in U.S. manufacturing, energy, and technology.
Border security and national safety initiatives
The Trump administration reported sharp declines in illegal border crossings:
- Swanton sector: Illegal crossings dropped from 1,109 in March 2024 to just 54 in March 2025.
- ICE partnerships with local law enforcement tripled.
- The FBI apprehended an alleged foreign terrorist planning attacks against U.S. law enforcement.
- Arrests of gang members tied to international crime groups increased.
The administration credited aggressive enforcement policies and local cooperation for the improvements.
Advancing energy independence
Trump’s energy agenda accelerated with:
- New offshore drilling policies adding 100,000 barrels per day in Gulf oil production.
- Fast-tracking permitting for energy and mineral projects, reducing approval times to under 28 days.
- Launch of major Chevron projects in the Gulf.
- Expanded domestic mining initiatives to reduce reliance on critical minerals from China.
Reforms in education and workforce development
President Trump signed multiple executive orders to:
- Modernize skilled workforce programs to align with future manufacturing needs.
- Expand AI education opportunities for American students.
- Reform higher education accreditation and transparency requirements for foreign funding.
- Strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The administration also ended race-based discipline guidelines in schools and eliminated disparate-impact mandates.
Other key actions this week
- DOJ launched a task force to combat anti-Christian bias.
- Department of State initiated a major agency reorganization.
- Department of Agriculture announced $340.6 million in disaster aid for farmers and rural communities.
- New national wildlife refuge established honoring Jocelyn Nungaray.
- Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian networks tied to petroleum exports.
President Trump emphasized his commitment to restoring economic strength, national security, and government accountability, stating, “America is back on track, and the best is yet to come.”
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