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Monday, August 3, 2026

The day in brief

Trump signed an executive order creating a President's Military Spouse Commission and issued dozens of 2026 midterm endorsements across several states.

  • — Signed an executive order establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission, framed as a major step to support military families; Peter Navarro separately briefed reporters on trade and manufacturing policy.
  • — Posted a wave of endorsements and praise for Republican candidates and officials in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, and Florida, including gubernatorial contenders Ty Masterson, John James, and Byron Donalds and Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
  • — Announced federal disaster aid after calls with governors: $24.5 million for Missouri and $4.5 million for West Virginia for storms, tornadoes, and flooding.
  • — Accused Iranian leadership of duplicity over nuclear talks, saying they requested meetings while publicly denying any discussions.
  • — Claimed record-best "REAL" polling numbers, credited administration policy for Chevron's performance, and shared Interior Department and immigration-related posts.

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DocumentWhite House· 6 min read

Establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  Military spouses are intrinsically linked to the good order, readiness, and retention…

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DocumentWhite House· 6 min read

Establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  Military spouses are intrinsically linked to the good order, readiness, and retention…

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