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The White House Easter Egg Roll is a timeless tradition 
Today, First Lady Melania Trump is hosting the 140th annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House’s South Lawn. The White House Easter Egg Roll is a timeless tradition that dates back to 1878 and the Presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes.

For the lucky winners of a public lottery held in February, this year’s festivities kicked off with a bright-and-early start at 7:30 a.m. They will continue well into this evening.

“On Easter Sunday, we proclaim with joy: ‘Christ is Risen,’” President Trump said in a video message to commemorate the Easter and Passover holidays. “We praise our Heavenly Father for the blessings of freedom and the gift of eternal life.”

See historic photos and more from the timeless tradition of the White House Easter Egg Roll.

Watch: The First Lady visits a Florida children’s hospital ahead of the Easter holiday

Fighting reckless sanctuary policies 
This week, President Trump used his weekly address to discuss the threat from lawless sanctuary jurisdictions in the United States—and to call upon Congress to act.

“In recent days, San Francisco officials denied ICE’s request to turn over a criminal alien with a prior conviction for battery and a charge for driving under the influence,” the President said. “In another city in California, local law enforcement recently denied ICE’s request to turn over a criminal alien convicted of Sexual Battery who had a history of domestic violence.”

The U.S. Constitution applies equally to every State in our Union. For any jurisdiction simply to disregard the rule of law is a brazen attack on our very system of government.

Watch President Trump’s weekly address on saving American lives and American cities.

Infrastructure: What they’re saying 
When President Trump traveled to Richfield, Ohio, last week to talk about his plan to rebuild American infrastructure, leaders from both government and industry paid close attention:

• “With more Americans working and the future finally looking up, Congress will continue to work with @POTUS to lay the foundation for decades of continued prosperity.” – House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy
• “The President is right. We must work together to update our failing roads & bridges.” – Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV)
• “We need to reform the processes that are holding projects back.” – Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
• “Like tax reform, a significant investment in our nation’s infrastructure has the power to supercharge manufacturing in America.” – National Association of Manufacturers President Jay Timmons

Read more of the reactions to President Trump’s plan to rebuild America’s crumbling infrastructure.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

The traditional decorated wooden Easter Eggs commemorating the 140th White House Easter Egg Roll | April 2, 2018 (Official White House Photo by Stephanie Chasez)

POTUS TODAY

This morning, President Trump and the First Lady hosted the White House Easter Egg Roll Breakfast Reception before hosting the White House Easter Egg Roll.

This afternoon, the President will meet with new National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow.

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MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program Pasta De Lassar Andromaco Skin Protectant 25 Percent Zinc Oxide by MarcasUSA: Recall - Potential Contamination AUDIENCE: Consumer, Pediatrics ISSUE: MarcasUSA, LLC and Industria Farmacéutica Andromaco, S.A. de C.V. voluntarily recalled four lots of Pasta De Lassar Andromaco Skin Protectant, 25% zinc oxide to the retail level. FDA analysis of this product confirmed that Pasta De Lassar Andromaco is contaminated with high levels of yeast, mold, and bacteria. The specific lot associated to the positive findings was never sold in the US. However, due to the amount and type of contamination the remaining four lots in the US market are being recalled out of an abundance of caution. Use of the contaminated product could result in an increased risk of infection. BACKGROUND: PASTA DE LASSAR ANDROMACO brand of over-the-counter (OTC) skin protectant 25% zinc oxide is indicated for treatment and prevention of diaper rash and other minor skin irritations. RECOMMENDATION: Distributors and retailers that have Pasta De Lassar Andromaco which is being recalled should return to place of purchase (wholesaler or distributor). Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact MarcasUSA by phone at +1-800-428-9489 or by e-mail info@pastadelassar.com on Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm, PST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 Read the MedWatch Safety Alert, including a link to the press release, at: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm603428.htm Nutrizone Recalls Various Lots of Multiple Dietary Supplements Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk NutriZone, LLC of Houston, Texas is recalling 4 different dietary supplements because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Modifications to Video Game Industry Self-Regulatory Program Approved under the COPPA Safe Harbor Program The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposals to modify a video game industry self-regulatory program that the FTC approved in 2001 under the agency’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. The changes are being sought by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and would modify the organization’s COPPA safe harbor program, which is aimed at ensuring compliance with FTC regulations and guidance related to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The FTC’s COPPA Rule requires, among other things, that operators of commercial websites and online services directed to children under the age of 13, or general audience websites and online services that knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, must post comprehensive privacy policies on their sites, notify parents about their information practices, and obtain parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing any personal information from children under the age of 13. The FTC’s COPPA Rule includes a “safe harbor” provision designed to encourage increased industry self-regulation in this area. Under this provision, industry groups and others may ask the Commission to approve self-regulatory guidelines that implement the protections of the Rule. Companies that comply with the FTC-approved guidelines receive safe harbor from agency enforcement action under the Rule. In a notice to be published in the Federal Register shortly, the FTC is seeking comment on modifications proposed by ESRB to its COPPA safe harbor program. Among the proposed modifications, ESRB seeks to amend the definition of “personal information and data” to track the additional COPPA Rule guidance the FTC released in October 2017 related to audio recordings. Other proposed modifications include the elimination of a requirement that new participants in ESRB’s safe harbor program complete an initial self-assessment questionnaire before joining. Those seeking to comment should follow the directions in the Federal Register notice and will have 30 days to comment until May 9, 2018. NOTE: Publication of this Federal Register notice does not indicate Commission approval of the proposed modifications to ESRB’s safe harbor program. The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers. You can learn more about consumer topics and file a consumer complaint online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357). Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources. FTC Acting Chairman Ohlhausen Appoints Alden Abbott as Acting General Counsel Acting Federal Trade Commission Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen announced the appointment of Alden F. Abbott as Acting General Counsel for the agency. “I am very pleased to welcome Alden Abbott back to the Federal Trade Commission as Acting General Counsel. With his considerable knowledge and experience, he will contribute significantly to the continued effectiveness of this agency in protecting American consumers,” Ohlhausen said. As the Commission’s chief legal officer and adviser, the General Counsel represents the agency in court and provides legal counsel to the Commission and its bureaus and offices. Abbott has been Rumpel senior legal fellow and deputy director of the Heritage Foundation’s Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies since 2014. He is rejoining the Commission, having served previously as deputy director of the Office of International Affairs, associate director and assistant director of the Bureau of Competition, and attorney advisor in the Office of Policy Planning. Abbott has also been director of patent and antitrust strategy for Blackberry, chief counsel for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and counselor to the general counsel of the Department of Commerce. In addition, he has held senior counsel positions in the Justice Department and served as an associate for the law firm Fried Frank. Abbott earned a bachelor degree from the University of Virginia, a J.D. from Harvard Law School, and an M.A. in Economics from Georgetown University. FTC Sending Refund Checks Totaling More Than $355,000 to Consumers Who Bought CogniPrin ‘Memory Improvement’ Supplement Case brought jointly by FTC and Maine Attorney General The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 2,116 refund checks totaling more than $355,000 to people who bought CogniPrin, a deceptively marketed ‘memory improvement’ supplement. The average check amount is $168.08, and represents full refunds. In February 2017, the FTC and the Maine Attorney General charged XXL Impressions LLC, Jeffrey R. Powlowsky, J2 Response LLP, Justin Bumann, Justin Steinle, Synergixx, LLC, Charlie Fusco, Ronald Jahner, and Brazos Minshew with making false and misleading claims regarding CogniPrin’s effectiveness. The complaint also alleged the defendants failed to disclose that Jahner, who was presented as an objective medical expert, was paid a percentage of the money from CogniPrin sales. The court order settling the charges barred the defendants from the illegal conduct alleged in the complaint and required them to pay money to the FTC to provide refunds to deceived consumers. While the defendants sold multiple dietary supplements, this mailing is only to people who bought CogniPrin. Rust Consulting, Inc., the refund administrator for this matter, will begin mailing checks today. Consumers should receive their refund checks this month, and they must be cashed within 60 days (by June 1, 2018) or they will become void. The FTC never requires consumers to pay money or provide information to cash refund checks. Consumers who have questions about the mailing should call 1-800-598-3025. FTC law enforcement actions led to more than $6.4 billion in refunds for consumers in a one-year period between July 2016 and June 2017. For more information about the FTC’s refund program, including its Annual Report, visit www.ftc.gov/refunds. Get the Help You Need to Fight the Opioid Epidemic  Every day, more than 116 people die from opioid related overdoses in the U.S. The use of and addiction to opioids includes prescription pain drugs, heroin and synthetic opioids. However, there are thousands of substance abuse facilities in the U.S. open to help those in need. Learn what you can do to help fight the opioid crisis in your community or find help for someone in need.