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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The day in brief

Trump rallied in Gastonia, North Carolina, backing Senate candidate Michael Whatley while issuing new executive orders and Truth Social posts on Iran leaks and interest rates.

  • — Campaigned for Michael Whatley at a Gastonia rally and spoke to reporters after Air Force One arrival, criticizing former Gov. Roy Cooper on crime.
  • — Posted on Truth Social alleging disloyal leaks about Iran, calling for interest rates at 1% or below, and touting over 100 million livestream views for the RNC's first midterm event.
  • — Signed proclamations for National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week 2026.
  • — Issued an executive order on water quality oversight under the Clean Water Act and a memorandum on restoring reciprocity in federal government procurement.

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DocumentWhite House· 3 min read

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2026

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The glorious liberty that makes America the envy of the world has been secured and sustained by brave and selfless patriots from every war and conflict since the founding of our Republ…

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Restoring Reciprocity in Government Procurement

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATION…

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