1. Signs Memorandum to Boost US Space Launches and Explore Commercial Robotic Mars Landing
—The White House announced that President Trump has signed a memorandum outlining plans to expand and improve space launch and reentry infrastructure by 2030. NASA is also tasked with developing a commercial lunar logistics architecture, exploring commercial robotic Mars landings, and establishing a framework for commercial crewed missions to and from Mars.
2. Reiterates Iran Will Never Possess Nuclear Weapons
—Trump: Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. We control the Strait of Hormuz. We have no choice. I would do it a hundred times over. Iran has some missiles and drones, but its production capacity is limited.
3. Claims 25% Advantage if Re-elected—Trump: The US economy has never been stronger. If I ran again, I would win by 25 percentage points.
4. Approves Early Sale of Winter Gasoline—The Trump administration has authorized the early sale of higher-emission winter gasoline, the latest move to alleviate fuel cost and supply concerns stemming from the Iran-Iraq conflict. 5. US Navy Considers Naming Aircraft Carrier Under Construction After Trump
—According to CNN: The US Navy is working on renaming its aircraft carrier under construction, the USS Doris Miller, possibly after current US President Donald Trump. The US Navy has been pushing forward with the renaming process since the beginning of the year.
