April 14, 2026
2026 Economic Report Released, Days of Remembrance, Democrat Shutdown Day 58, America 250: Birthday of Thomas Jefferson, And More
On April 13, 2026, the White House published 2026 Economic Report of the President Released (available for download here as a pdf). The 450 page report is divided into 14 chapters, each taking on one aspect of the economy (each chapter is linked to its beginning page in the overall report) and the document summarizes each chapter as follows:
- Chapter 1: The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides estimates for the economic and fiscal impact of the OBBBA, including on GDP, wages, and debt;
- Chapter 2: Promoting Prosperity through Regulatory Reform measures the cost of regulations and estimates the savings from deregulatory reforms undertaken by the Trump Administration;
- Chapter 3: Rebuilding America’s International Trade Policy articulates the economic framework underpinning the Trump Administration’s America First trade policy and its early successes;
- Chapter 4: Achieving Energy Dominance to Power American Prosperity shows how unleashing American energy will boost growth and enhance national and economic security;
- Chapter 5: The Revolution of Artificial Intelligence catalogs the rapid development of AI and America’s global leadership;
- Chapter 6: Protecting and Rebuilding the American Dream of Homeownership assesses the scale, causes, and consequences of the housing crunch and quantifies the potential affordability and growth effects of implementing state and local best practices to unleash housing supply;
- Chapter 7: Strengthening America’s Industrial Supply Chains outlines a systematic framework for assessing supply chain vulnerabilities and understanding the steps the Administration is taking to remedy them and create greater industrial resilience;
- Chapter 8: Strengthening the United States’ Defense Industrial Base assesses America’s defense industrial base in a historical and international context and discusses the Administration’s solutions to further revive the defense industrial base in the face of multifaceted demand-side and supply-side barriers;
- Chapter 9: Work Means More than Making a Living evaluates the role of work in human flourishing along with current and prospective Trump Administration actions to elevate workers through reforms to the safety net, workforce training, childcare, and the tax code;
- Chapter 10: the Economic Consequences of DEI quantifies the GDP cost of distortive, non-merit-based, DEI hiring;
- Chapter 11: Making America Healthy by Unleashing Competition in Physicians’ Markets looks at Trump Administration’s achievements that improve Americans’ access to healthcare providers;
- Chapter 12: Unlocking Retail Access to Private Equity Investments through Defined Contribution Plans analyzes the implications of expanding access to private equity investments for millions of Americans through their defined contribution retirement plans, including effects on portfolio diversification, risk-adjusted returns, retirement income, and broader capital market and real economy outcomes;
- Chapter 13: The Cost of Capital Misallocation to ESG Investments with an Environmental Focus quantifies the extent of capital misallocation to environmentally-focused ESG investments and the resulting loss of GDP; and
- Chapter 14: The Year in Review and the Years Ahead explains the macroeconomic events of this past year and provides a forecast for the years to come under the Administration’s proposed policies.
This report is compiled by the Council of Economic Advisers. This Council was established in 1946 to provide the following to the President:
- assistance and advice in the preparation of the Economic Report;
- gathering timely and authoritative information concerning economic developments and economic trends, both current and prospective, to analyze and interpret such information in the light of the policy declared in section 2 for the purpose of determining whether such developments and trends are interfering, or are likely to interfere, with the achievement of such policy, and to compile and submit to the President studies relating to such developments and trends;
- appraising the various programs and activities of the Federal Government in the light of the policy declared in section 2 for the purpose of determining the extent to which such programs and activities are contributing, and the extent to which they are not contributing, to the achievement of such policy, and to make recommendations to the President with respect thereto;
- developing and recommending national economic policies to foster and promote free competitive enterprise, to avoid economic fluctuations or to diminish the effects thereof, and to maintain employment, production, and purchasing power;
- making and furnishing studies, reports, and recommendations with respect to matters of Federal economic policy and legislation as the President may request.
Members of the Council are appointed by the President; however, the Council chairman needs to be confirmed by the Senate. According to The White House website, the members of President Trump's 2nd Term Council are:
Acting Chairman, Tyler Goodspeed; Chief of Staff and Chief Economists: Rachael Slobodien, Kevin Corinth, Steven Braun, Aaron Cooke, and Aaron Hedlund; Senior Economists: Joseph Balagtas, Andre Barbe, Robert Fisher, LaVaughn Henry, Ian Lange, Aparna Mathur, Deborah Minehart, and Brandon Restrepo. The bios for each of these people are available at The White House, CEA, Staff website.
On April 13, 2026, the White House published President Trump Champions the American Worker explaining how the OBBB (No Tax on Tips, Overtime, or Car Interest discussed in my July 14, 2025 ANP Article) is providing historic tax relief to American families. Sharon Simmons, a DoorDash driver, was able to make $11,000 in tips tax free this tax year. This has been a very timely savings for Sharon and her family as her husband had to reduce his work hours due to scheduling of his cancer treatments. Sharon is but one example of how millions of Americans are seeing tax relief this tax season due to President Trump's OBBB.
On April 13, 2026, the White House published Presidential Message on the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust remembering the millions of innocent lives taken during WWII in Nazi Germany. President Trump writes:
On Yom HaShoah, we recall the horrors Nazi Germany inflicted across Europe during the harrowing years of the Second World War, where men, women, and children of many backgrounds were subjected to vicious acts of persecution, degradation, and death by methods beyond comprehension. Yet, in the midst of this unfathomable darkness, the resilience of the human spirit endured.
From the outset of my Administration, I have taken decisive action to defend the God-given worth of every human being. By establishing the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, my Administration is bolstering coordination across federal agencies in an effort to prevent acts of hatred and violence in our streets and on our college campuses that were allowed to spread under my predecessor. I am directing the Department of Justice to relentlessly pursue those who threaten or harm Jewish Americans, and we will not stop until every case of terrorism perpetrated against the Jewish people is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
As our Nation marks these Days of Remembrance, we honor the memory of all who were murdered and vow to never forget the victims of the Holocaust—the most heinous violation of human dignity in the history of the world. Together, we reaffirm our solemn obligation to stand guard against antisemitism in every form and carry forward the enduring legacy of the more than 6 million innocent souls of the Holocaust with vigilance and unwavering resolve. May the memories of all who perished forever be a blessing.
The live video (below) of the 2026 National Days of Remembrance Commemoration will begin at 10:30am EDT April 14, 2026:
On April 13, 2026, Day 58 of the Democrat's Partial Federal Government Shutdown, both the Senate and the House reconvened.
The House met for a total of 3 minutes and 39 seconds, accomplishing the following:
- 2:30:00 PM The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
- 2:30:28 PM The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Wittman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 2:30:47 PM Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Stephanie Vader, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington DC.
- 2:32:49 PM SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule I, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
- 2:33:02 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
- 2:33:39 PM The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to clause 13 of Rule I. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026.
The Senate met for 3 hours and 32 minutes, accomplishing the following:
Cloture Motion (a vote to decide if they were ready to vote on the bill) PN787-3 - Nomination of John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, vice Susan Owens Hickey, retiring passed 50:44. So, they will, in the future, vote on actually passing the nomination at a later date.
Neither part of Congress accomplished anything with the SAVE America Act.
Neither part of Congress accomplished anything towards end the Democrat's Partial Federal Government Shutdown, meaning that DHS employees are now entering day 59 of working without a paycheck and the Democrat's endangering US National Security.
On April 13, 2026, the White House announced Congressional Bills S. 1884 and S. 3971 Signed into Law
S1774 - Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025 was introduced by John Cornyn (R-TX) on June 22, 2025. This bill had 21 co-sponsors (10 Republicans and 11 Democrats). The bill is summarized as follows:
This bill permanently extends and expands judicial authority under the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016. The law allows and establishes procedures for civil claims and causes of action to recover artwork and other property lost between 1933 and 1945 because of Nazi persecution.
Among the changes, the bill removes the deadline for filing civil claims or causes of action. Currently, the filing deadline is December 31, 2026. (Claims must still be filed within six years of the claimant's discovery of the property in question.)
The bill permits courts to exercise jurisdiction over civil claims or causes of action against a foreign state without regard to the nationality or citizenship of the alleged victim. The art or property at issue must still have a connection to the foreign state's commercial activities in the United States.
Additionally, the bill authorizes nationwide service of process, which allows courts to exercise personal jurisdiction over defendants in any judicial district where they may be found, reside, have an agent, or transact business.
Finally, the bill limits the defenses that may be asserted against civil claims or causes of action, including by prohibiting
- defenses based on the passage of time, including equitable defenses such as laches (i.e., unreasonable delays); and
- discretionary bases for dismissal that are unrelated to the merits of the claim, including international comity (i.e., deference to the laws of other countries).
These changes apply to pending and future civil claims or causes of action.
S3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act was introduced by John Ernst (R-IA) on March 3, 2026. There was 1 co-sponsor of this bill (a Democrat). The bill is summarized as follows:
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs. (The SBIR and STTR programs are administered by various federal agencies and provide competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.)
Specifically, the bill expands the requirements for federal agencies administering these programs to evaluate the security risks of the small businesses that apply for awards under the programs. If an agency denies an application for security reasons, the agency must provide the small business with the basis for such determination.
Further, each agency must set a maximum number of proposals per fiscal year that a small business concern may submit in response to Phase I and Phase II solicitations.
The bill expands the training requirements for agencies' contracting officers and acquisition workforce with respect to Phase III (commercialization of technologies) awards under the SBIR and STTR programs.
The bill also establishes strategic breakthrough allocations for critical technology areas. These are additional Phase II SBIR and STTR awards to small businesses that demonstrate an effective technology and receive matching funds.
It is very interesting that the SAVE America Act has not yet passed; but, President Trump is still signing bills into law after saying he would not sign any bill into law until the SAVE America Act was passed (discussed in my March 10, 2026 ANP Article). These were the 5th & 6th bills President Trump has signed into law since he said he would not sign any more bills into law until the SAVE America Act was passed. The first 4 bills signed into law after making the statement were: S4138 (discussed in my March 21, 2026 ANP Article) and HR3377, HR7194, HR7211 (discussed in my March 27, 2026 ANP Article).
It is also interesting that S3971 was introduced, discussed, voted upon, passed, sent to the House, introduced, discussed, voted upon, passed, and sent to the President while the Senate was NOT debating, voting on, and passing the SAVE America Act.
On April 13, 2026, the White House announced Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
- Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice Jay Curtis Shambaugh, resigned.
- Brian Cavanaugh, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security, vice Claire M. Grady.
- Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028. (Reappointment)
- Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice Reed Rubinstein.
- Jason Holt, of Oklahoma, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years, vice Clayton D. Johnson, term expired.
- James Macy, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2030, vice Marvin Kaplan, term expired.
- David M. Prouty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2031. (Reappointment)
- Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea.
- Michael Tierney, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection), vice Maryanne T. Donaghy.
- Timothy VerHey, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years, vice Mark A. Totten.
- Eric Wendt, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Albania.
- James Woodruff, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board, vice Cathy Ann Harris.
WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE:
Troy Edgar, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador, which was sent to the Senate on January 29, 2026.
LAWFARE lawsuit tracker to date:
- 316 active cases
- 22 suits filed by the Trump Administration
- 17 SCOTUS stays or motions to vacate of lower court orders
- 2 SCOTUS affirmation of lower court order
- 10 suits where judges ruled for the federal government
- 10 suits where judges ruled against the federal government
- 6 criminal prosecutions by the DOJ:
- Representative McIver,
- former FBI Director James Comey, dismissed without prejudice 11/24/2025,
- former National Security Advisor John Bolton,
- (illegal alien) Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ordered released 12/11/2025;
- New York AG Letitia A James, dismissed without prejudice 11/24/2025,
- Congressional candidate Katherine Abughazaleh
In the lawsuit National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. v. NPS docket # 26-5108 appeal of 1:25-cv-04316 filed in Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on April 8, 2026 about East Wing Demolition where the government appealed Judge Leon's order which halted the construction of the White House ballroom. On April 11, 2026, Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit Judges Millet, Rao (dissenting), and Garcia ordered:
It is FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for a stay be dismissed as moot.
On April 13, 2026, the White House published the statement America 250: Presidential Message on the Birthday of Thomas Jefferson (who was discussed as Patriot of the Day in my July 21, 2025 ANP Article) celebrating a true American visionary. The White House writes:
From a young age, Jefferson possessed an extraordinary intellect and a deep love of learning. His remarkable mind led him to attend the College of William and Mary, where he studied a rigorous curriculum of mathematics, politics, and literature—developing the ideas that would go on to forever define the American experiment. After his legal apprenticeship with George Wythe, a prominent Virginian lawyer, Jefferson would quickly cement himself as a well-respected legal scholar. His career of public service began in 1769 when he was elected to serve in the Virginia House of Burgesses where he emerged as an outspoken advocate for the cause of colonial independence. His brilliant writings and patriotic devotion earned him a nomination to represent Virginia in the Second Continental Congress, where he drafted the Declaration of Independence—the transcendent charter of human liberty, which was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and forever altered the course of American history.
Thomas Jefferson’s influence became even more significant in the years that followed. A steadfast champion for religious freedom and individual liberties, Jefferson penned the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which laid the foundation for the First Amendment. He then went on to serve as Governor of Virginia, Minister to France, Secretary of State, Vice President, and ultimately the third President of the United States, where he secured the historic Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States and unlocked vast frontiers for exploration and opportunity.
After his Presidency, Jefferson retired to his Monticello Estate in Virginia, where he founded the University of Virginia to ensure that future generations were equipped with the knowledge necessary to preserve freedom. He remained a powerful voice for liberty until his death on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of our independence—a poetic end to a legendary life of service and devotion to our Nation.
On what would have been his 283rd birthday, we honor Thomas Jefferson’s enduring contributions to securing the precious rights that we cherish so deeply. In his honor, we pledge to ensure that America remains a shining beacon of freedom and righteousness, where liberty is cherished, the rule of law prevails, and our sovereignty is secured.
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