April 4, 2026
Easter Message, Saving College Sports, March Jobs Report, Easter Egg Roll, Day 48 of Democrat Shutdown, Election EO Lawsuits, And More
On April 3, 2026, the White House published the statement Presidential Message on Easter inviting Christians all across our nation to join the President and First Lady in rejoicing in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who, through His death secures the promise of redemption and the hope of eternal life who all who wholly accept Him as Lord and Savior. President Trump writes:
Sunday, we proclaim with joy that Christ has risen, a new creation has been ushered in, and evil and death have been conquered forever through the unmatched power of God’s sacrificial love.
When Jesus Christ rose from His earthly tomb on Easter morning, He restored our grace, washed our sins, and reconciled humanity with God—fulfilling the ancient prophecy that “He was pierced for our sins, crushed for our iniquity … by His wounds we were healed.” His suffering won our victory, His love brings us life, and His Resurrection is our everlasting hope.
As we rejoice in this Easter season, we are reminded that the life of Jesus Christ and the truths of the Gospel have inspired our way of life and our national identity for 250 years. From the Christian patriots who won and secured our liberty on the battlefield and every generation since, the love of Christ has unfailingly guided our Nation through calm waters and dark storms.
We pray that this celebration of the Resurrection strengthens our faith, enriches our lives, and reawakens our souls. We offer prayers of adoration and thanksgiving for the countless blessings God has bestowed upon our Nation. We acknowledge that, through Christ’s redeeming sacrifice, in the words of Holy Scripture, “Death is swallowed up in victory.” Above all, we echo with tremendous joy those sacred words that have given life, hope, and purpose to Christians for thousands of years: He is risen.
On April 3, 2026, President Trump signed EO Urgent National Action to Save College Sports explains in Section 1 that America's system of college sports is am important part of our National fabric. The July EO 14322 protected college sports from endless lawsuits as well as the financial obligations jeopardizing women's and Olympic sports programs. However, it is now clear that more comprehensive executive action is needed.
Section 1 - College football is the primary revenue account for university athletic departments. These funds are used to attract students, donations, and goodwill. Colleges face immense pressure to keep building these funds. Basketball, too, contributes to this revenue account. Because of this, rules governing pay-for-play, eligibility, and other rules are being substantially 'loosened' by activist judges. Some State legislatures have passed laws that incentivize their own State's universities in this competition for sports funding. Then end result is undermining competition, reducing opportunities for student-athletes, and jeopardizing support (particularly for women's and Olympic sports programs). To have fair competition, there must be a consistent set of rules that everyone must follow. Right now, these sports programs are facing threats from lack of funding (or rather the funds being spent on litigation and other things rather than the programs they were designed to fund). It is perceived that colleges and universities will start funding these programs with money from other college sources, such as education and research programs which would impact their status as recipients of Federal grants and other funding. Universities are a source of research for DoW, HHS, and NSF making the financial health of the university system integral to the Federal Government's basic functioning. Therefore, a national solution to the need for standardized rules is imperative. While we wait for Congress to act on this issue, President Trump knows we cannot wait.
Section 2 - The effective date of this order shall be August 1, 2026. However, it is imperative Federal agencies work to ensure that appropriate regulatory or policymaking measures will be in place by this date.
Section 3 - defines terms such as 'improper financial activities' and "fraudulent NIL scheme."
Section 4 - specifically addresses women's and Olympic sports programs as to eligibility limits, transfers between institutions, revenue-sharing between universities and their student-athletes, and addresses permissible and improper financial activities.
Section 5 - orders the AG to take appropriate measures to invalidate State laws that conflict with interstate intercollegiate athletic governing body rules, discriminate, violates Article 1, Section 10, Clause 1 of the US Constitution (discussed in my October 4, 2025 ANP Article) which states:
No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility.
Or other actions that are otherwise invalid under Federal law.
Section 6 - encourages White House components and executive departments and agencies to consider input from collegiate athletics and administration leaders as well as other experts regarding effective implementation of this order.
The accompanying Fact Sheet President Donald J. Trump Takes Urgent National Action to Save College Sports explains that the goal of this EO is to protect college sports before it is too late and recognizes the importance of action and stability for college sports. This EO builds on the previous EO 14322 Saving College Sports signed July 24, 2025.
On April 3, 2026, the White House published the release Strong March Jobs Report Signals Accelerating Momentum Under President Trump announcing that while around 65k new jobs were expected in March, the actual total was 178k which greatly exceeded expectations; while unemployment dropped from 4.4% to 4.3%. Manufacturing added 15k new jobs, construction added 26k, and wages are rising. The release also stated we have seen an average of 68k new jobs created per month with a record high participation of women aged 25-54. The release also states the Federal workforce is now at it's 1966 level.
Just a quick note that these numbers do not include changes since the Iran conflict began. Those numbers will be included in the April jobs report.
On April 3, 2026, the Office of the First Lady published the statement First Lady Melania Trump Previews 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll Activities scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026. This year's Easter Egg Roll will have a patriotic spirit in celebration of America's 250th birthday. The eggs that were hard boiled then decorated were donated by the American Egg Board, a partner to the event. Over 500 volunteers assisted with this year's Easter Egg Roll. Events that are scheduled for the day include:
- Be Best Military Card Writing Station, encouraging children to send messages of gratitude to American Troops
- Be Best Ring Toss, for the most-energetic, young guests
- EGG-spedition, an educational US State and Territory matching game, courtesy of the American Egg Board
- Lunar Exploration Experience, courtesy of NASA
- Hen to Home Activity, courtesy of the American Egg Board, featuring live chicks
- Liberty Cafe for egg inspired bites, courtesy of the American Egg Board
- Reading Nook, featuring Senior Administration Officials and Cabinet members reading stories in the Rose Garden
- Bunny Hop Stage, courtesy of YouTube
- AI-Creation Station, courtesy of Meta
- George the Star’s Journey, courtesy of America250 offers an immersive opportunity for guests to celebrate America’s historic monuments
- Challenge Coin Creation Station, courtesy of the New York Stock Exchange
- Egg Coloring Activity, courtesy of PAAS® inviting guests to decorate vibrant eggs
- Cookie Decorating station, courtesy of Signature Brands
- Sweet Snapshot, courtesy of the National Confectioners Association offers guests an interactive photo opportunity
- Monumental Mini Golf, courtesy of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
- Flight Lab, courtesy of GE Aerospace where STEM Education takes flight
- America’s 250th birthday Party, courtesy of The Toy Association featuring classic party games and toy-filled goodie bags for children
- Spring Garden Market, courtesy of the International Fresh Produce Association featuring a floral bloom bar and farmers market snacks
- The Great American Learning Journey, courtesy of Google and featuring the Be Internet Awesome program
- Coloring Road trip, courtesy of Waymo
- Grand Prix Racing Station
- Additional Photo Opportunities with large wooden eggs, EGG-cellent photo arch, and the President’s motorcade vehicle: “The Beast”
- Beverages courtesy of the Coca-Cola Company
- Signage courtesy of Yrefy
- Easter Candy Distribution, courtesy of the National Confectioners Association
- Bubbles, Bunny Tunnel, and other activities for guests of all ages
There will also be live performances on the Bunny Hop Stage to include:
- The United States Marine Band
- The United States Army Band
- The United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps
- The United States Navy Band
- The United States Air Force Band
- Patty Shukla, known as “Miss Patty,” a renowned American children’s music educator and singer-songwriter
- “Go with YoYo,” a fan-favorite children’s performer, will bring energy and fun to the stage
- Jack Hartmann, a well-known children’s educational music artist
And featured Reading Nook narrators include:
- The First Lady, Melania Trump
- Second Lady Usha Vance
- Secretary Brooke Rollins
- Secretary Linda McMahon
- Administrator Kelly Loeffler
- Mrs. Hayley Harrison, Chief of Staff to the First Lady
- Mrs. Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary
- Mr. Michael Kratsios, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
- Ambassador Monica Crowley
- Representative Jimmy Patronis
- Mrs. Jennifer Hegseth
- Mrs. Lisa Collins
- Mrs. Marlo Greer
Every family will receive the Official 2026 White House Easter Egg Set - available in the White House Historical Association Store for $34.95 plus state tax and standard shipping (my total came out to $47.88 but "select communities" get a discount if you verify with ID.me). The eggs are made of wood, painted in vibrant colors. Four of the eggs show the Presidential Coat of Arms with an exclusive Golden Egg displaying the Presidential Seal. All the eggs bear the signatures of both the President and First Lady. Eggs are approximately 2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches tall.
You can learn more about the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll by clicking here.
This video about the White House Easter Egg Roll was posted April 3, 2026 but it shows images from 2025:
On Day 48 of the Democrat's Partial Federal Government Shutdown neither the Senate nor the House have met to resolve the shutdown. So Coast Guard members, FEMA employees, and others employed by DHS have yet to receive a paycheck. Nor has Congress met to resolve any other bills, such as the SAVE America Act or anything else related to President Trump's EOs.
How long could you go without a paycheck before you started to look for other employment options?
On April 3, 2026, the White House published the Presidential Memorandum Liberating the Department of Homeland Security From the Democrat-Caused Shutdown addressed to the Secretary of DHS and the Director of OMB. At this time more than 35,000 employees have gone without a paycheck. They are struggling to make ends meet and provide for their families. President Trump has determined these circumstances have reached a point where they are now a National Emergency compromising the safety and security of the Nation.
President Trump is directing the Director of OMB to use funds that have a "reasonable and logical nexus to the functions of DHS" to pay DHS employees that which would have accrued to them if not for the Democrat-led DHS shutdown following applicable law including 31 USC 1301(a) which states:
Appropriations shall be applied only to the object for which the appropriations were made except as otherwise provided by law.
Once DHS has its funding restored, the accounts from which these funds were "borrowed" shall see their "borrowed" funds returned. The President writes:
Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
I guess, since Congress still gets paid during all shutdowns, it is not important to them to make sure Federal employees receive their paychecks. I wish President Trump could write an EO to force Congress to forego paychecks, yet still be required to work, when they abdicate their Constitutional responsibilities in favor of a paid vacation.
President Trump's Presidential Actions published in the Federal Register (FR) to date:
- 253 Executive Orders
- 135 Proclamations
- 113 Presidential Orders, Memoranda, Determinations, Permits, and Notices
On April 3, 2026, the FR published EO 14399 Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections signed March 31, 2026 (discussed in my April 1, 2026 ANP Article) and already has 3 lawsuits filed against it (1 on April 1, 2026 and 2 on April 2, 2026 discussed below).
LAWFARE lawsuit tracker to date:
- 226 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
The following 3 new lawsuits were filed over the Election Integrity EO signed March 31, 2026 (discussed in my April 1, 2026 ANP Article):
A new lawsuit DSCC [additional plaintiffs include DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Senate Minority Leader Schumer, and House Minority Leader Jeffries] v. Trump docket # 1:26-cv-01114 filed in District Court, District of Columbia on April 1, 2026 about Election Integrity Executive Order where the Democratic Party (DSCC, DCCC, DNC, and DGA) sued the Trump administration over the new executive order titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," which purports to exert federal control over election administration and limit mail-in ballots. The lawsuit seeks the following relief:
- Declare that E.O. §§ 2(a), 3(b), 4(a), and 4(c) are ultra vires and legally void;
- Declare that E.O. §§ 3(b) and 4(a) violate the constitutional separation of powers and are not enforceable;
- Declare that E.O. §§ 3(b) and 4(a) violate the vertical separation of powers and the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and are not enforceable;
- Declare that E.O. §§ 2(a), 4(a), and 4(c) violate the Administrative Procedure Act and are “not in accordance with law” and are “contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity,” 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(B)-(C);
- Declare that E.O. §§ 3(b) and 4(a) violate the Voting Rights Act, 52 U.S.C. § 10502(d), and are not enforceable;
- Declare that E.O. §§ 2(a), 3(b), 4(a), and 4(c) violate the First and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and are not enforceable;
- Preliminarily and permanently enjoin Defendants Trump, EOP, Mullin, DHS, Edlow, USCIS, Bisignano, and SSA from taking any action to implement E.O. § 2(a);
- Preliminarily and permanently enjoin Defendants Trump, EOP, Steiner, and USPS from taking any action to implement E.O. § 3(b);
- Preliminarily and permanently enjoin Defendants Trump, EOP, Mullin, DHS, Bisignano, SSA, Steiner, USPS, Lutnick, and DOC from taking any action to implement E.O. § 4(a);
- Award Plaintiffs their costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys’ fees pursuant to, inter alia, 42 U.S.C. § 1988 and other applicable laws; and
- Grant such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Plaintiffs are represented by Elias Law Group LLP and Tyler L. Bishop (DC 90014111)
A new lawsuit League of Women Voters of Massachusetts [additional plaintiffs include League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, League of Women Voters Lotte E. Scharfman Memorial Education Fund, League of Women Voters of the United States, League of Women Voters Education Fund, Association of Americans Resident Overseas, U.S. Vote Foundation, OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.] v. Trump docket # 1:26-cv-11549 filed in District Court, District of Columbia on April 2, 2026 about Election Integrity Executive Order where the League of Women Voters sued the Trump administration over the new executive order titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," which purports to exert federal control over election administration and limit mail-in ballots. The lawsuit seeks the following relief:
- Declare that the Executive Order is unlawful, including that:
- the President may not override state rules for mail-in voting;
- the President may not compel USPS action;
- the Executive may not coerce states in the manner the Executive Order prescribes to change their mailin voting rules;
- Enjoin implementation of the Executive Order;
- Declare Section 2 of the Executive Order contrary to law and vacate it under the APA;
- Award attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses in accordance with law, including the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412; and
- Grant all such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
Plaintiffs are represented by ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts, Inc.; Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law; Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC; Latino Justice PRLDEF; and NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc.
A new lawsuit League of United Latin American Citizens [additional plaintiffs include Secure Families Initiative, and Arizona students' Association] v. Executive Office of the President docket # 1:26-cv-01132 filed in District Court, District of Columbia on April 2, 2026 about Election Integrity Executive Order where the League of United Latin America Citizens sued the Trump administration over the new executive order titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," which purports to exert federal control over election administration and limit mail-in ballots. The lawsuit seeks the following relief:
- declare that Sections 2(a), 3(b)(iii), and 3(b)(iv) of the Order are unconstitutional or otherwise unlawful, retain jurisdiction to render any and all further orders that this Court may deem necessary, award Plaintiffs their attorneys’ costs and fees pursuant to statute, and award any other relief that the Court deems necessary and just, including using its equitable powers to enter interim, preliminary, and permanent orders providing that:
- Defendants are enjoined from implementing or giving effect to Sections 2(a), 3(b)(iii), and 3(b)(iv) of the Order in any way;
- Defendants are directed to rescind any and all guidance or direction that has already been issued that relates to implementing or enforcing Sections 2(a), 3(b)(iii), and 3(b)(iv) of the Order; and
- Defendants are directed to take, in good faith, any other steps that are necessary to prevent the implementation or enforcement of Sections 2(a), 3(b)(iii) of the Order.
Plaintiffs are represented by Democracy Defenders Fund and Campaign Legal Center.
Notice that ALL the plaintiffs in these 3 cases are being represented by activist leftist organizations. Also note they are all filed in the known activist court of DC. So we can expect that they will all receive PIs followed by immediate appeals by the Trump Administration. Since the appeals also have to be filed in the activist court system in DC, the PIs will be upheld. Then the Trump Administration can appeal to SCOTUS.
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