The White House has unveiled new data showing what it claims is a sharp turnaround in economic and security indicators, crediting a record surge in tariff revenue, a mass federal return-to-office drive, and steep falls in illegal border crossings as proof that its “America First” policy mix is working.

According to administration figures, tariff collections for August reached an all-time high of $31 billion, driving calendar-year revenue to $158 billion, more than double last year’s pace. The Congressional Budget Office reportedly projects these levies will cut the federal deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade, offering the administration a fiscal and political win as budget talks heat up.

Federal workforce patterns are also shifting. The White House says new survey data reveal government employees are now “twice as likely” to work in the office as their private-sector peers, with in-office attendance among federal staff climbing nearly 30 percentage points in the second quarter of 2025. The administration argues this move is helping revitalise urban centres and strengthen workplace culture.

On border security, the administration reports a dramatic shift, citing a “reverse flow” of migration at the southern border. It claims northbound movement from Central America has dropped 97% so far this year, with unaccompanied minor crossings down 93% compared to 2024, a change it attributes to tightened enforcement measures.

The update also highlights a continued urban safety push in the nation’s capital. Washington, D.C. Mayor, Muriel Bowser, will extend a partnership with the administration after what officials call “unprecedented success” in lowering crime, positioning the project as a model for other American cities grappling with violent crime.