17/04/2026 Press Briefing


17/04/2026 Press Briefing


This transcript/recap of the past weeks press briefing should have been posted earlier, I apologize for the delay. I have summorized my points from the briefing for you all here for transparancy and for anyone who couldn't attend. //Press Secretary gatorgal


Department Updates

DoJ

The Department of Justice has been hard at work this week to resolve any outstanding cases. Attorney General shorkmode is in contact with appellants regarding the cases.

Over the following months the DoJ is looking to establish an Attorney Certification process for non judiciary members in the White House. As well as establishing the Department of Justice Investigation Service. Progress is being made with both of these projects and announcements will be made by the DoJ when there is news to share about them.

The DoJ is also working on material forour website to aid our members in how to submit legal evidence in accordance with part 6 of the Prosecution Act 2025, amended with the Prosecution (Legal Evidence) (URL 1) Order 2026. I.e. In accordance with White House law.

Should anyone in our community have any questions for the Department of Justice you can contact Attorney General shorkmode via website mail. If you do not have access to the website mail funcction you may find shorkmode (pawtistic puppy) via our discord server where they will hear you out in DM's.

DoS

The Department of State would like to remind you all that applications for ambassador have been extended through this Sunday at 9pm BST. Any middle or high rank is welcome to apply. It is a fun and simple way to meet people from othger agencies while also providing the DoS with information on who to potentially ally with. [This is no longer current information and the final date for applications have passed!]

DoD

The Department of Defence remains actively engaged in maintaining safety and security across all areas. The White House is currently operating at DEFCON 5, Normal Readiness. [This is outdated information. The White House is since 23/04/2026 operating at DEFCON 3, Heightened Readiness.]

The DoD is continuing their work towards establishing an Intelligence Service to enhance information gathering and coordination efforts. Make sure to check out the updated DoD page on-site for the latest information and resources.

And as always, practise good internet safety, be mindful of what you share and take steps to protect your personal information online. Stay safe!

DSA

The Digital Services Administration has made an immense amount of updates to our website.

In line with the Freedom of Information Act 2026, the Freedom of Information request system has been made live on the website. You can find this under the JUSTICE tab on-site.

There has also been updates to help streamline the work we do through our website. Youcan find any progressbeing made by the DSA in the Digital Service Portal on-site. That is also where you can send in any suggestions, requests or bug reports.

Thank you to our Department Leaders for providing us with this information.


Executive Office of the President

Paystubs have been discontinued effective immediately. The Department of the Treasury will automatically translate paypoints into a spreadsheet going forward. This means you no longer need to fill out any pay slips. If anyone has any questions regarding the new sheet they need to contact the Department of the Treasury ASAP. Thank you OllieSafe for your work on this.

The weekly General Meeting has been pushed back by an hour to accomodate a wider variety of WH employees. Todays meeting will be held in the Cabinet Room at 22:30 BST. [The time of the general meet will be every Friday in the Cabinet Room at 22:30 BST]

The Constitutional Convention will be coming to an end soon. This is a reminder to thos ein the convention to make your voices heard and deliver your input. If by 26 April 2026 there is no majority agreement on a new Constitution, the Constitutional Convention will end there. 

Thank you to the EOP and President Praeceptor for these updates.


Final Updates & Reminders

Following the decision of our Secretary of Interior to step down from his post to return to the legislative branch again we have a vacant spot that needs filling. It is my honour to announce the new Secretary of Interior. Congratulations d-gen on your well deserved promotion! [You can read more about this in this article]

The State of Union Address will take place on April 24th 23:30 BST in the House Chambers. Make sure to attend and hear our president deliver his address.


Thank you for reading.

Comments

Great work Evve, keep it up :)

Posted at 23/Apr/2026 06:36:21 PM UTC
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