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Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Juneteenth 2026: President Trump unveiled the new Air Force One aircraft, gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. He first spoke publicly about accepting the airplane from the Qatari royal family at the White House in May 2025, calling it "a great gesture from Qatar."
https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/president-trump-speaks-with-us-air-force-service-members/681446 @cspan
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2068065467840004168

Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - House and Senate are both out today for the Juneteenth federal holiday officially recognized 5 years ago this month, following the passage of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act by the Senate by unanimous consent, the House 415-14 and its signing into law by President Biden.
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2067981850274865651

Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - House Intel Top Dem Himes; “If the reports of Bill Pulte’s arrival at ODNI are true, they demonstrate why he should never spend a minute as Director of National Intelligence, a role he is legally not qualified to perform. I am particularly concerned by reporting that he may undertake a sweeping firing of intelligence professionals, following on major cuts already undertaken last year. Mr. Pulte should expect the Intelligence Committee to closely scrutinize any actions he takes in what should be a very short period in this role, to include any personnel decisions or declassifications.”
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Juneteenth 2026: Bill Pulte begins his first day as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), appointed by President Trump.
https://www.dni.gov/index.php/who-we-are/leadership/director-of-national-intelligence
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2067968447409963069

Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - House will vote next week on comprehensive veterans' health care and benefits legislation, Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, introduced by House VA Chair Mike Bost (R-IL). House Rules Cmte at 2pm Tuesday will prep the bill for House floor debate and votes. The companion Senate bill by Senate VA Chair Jerry Moran was fast-tracked to the Senate calendar last week for future Senate consideration.
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Comprehensive veterans' health care and benefits legislation was fast-tracked to the Senate calendar today for future floor debate and votes. The "Take Care of America's Veterans Act" introduced yesterday by Senate VA Chair Moran includes bipartisan, bicameral legislation such as the Major Richard Star Act & Veterans’ ACCESS Act.
https://www.veterans.senate.gov/services/files/2E1D083D-BFDB-46BB-BBA4-7F2C92D4CBA1Image
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Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Senate next week will vote by Thursday on the Iran war powers resolution the House approved earlier this month, 215-208. Senate approved a time agreement by unanimous consent late yesterday before adjourning for the week to consider the House concurrent resolution for up 6 hours equally divided prior to a final vote.
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Iran war powers resolution was approved by the House on its fourth attempt this year, 215-208. Four Republicans Barrett (MI), Davidson (OH), Fitzpatrick (PA) and Massie (KY) voted with all Democrats. The resolution by Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) would block future U.S. military action against Iran without Congressional approval.
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2067955585576812637

Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Juneteenth 2026: Bill Pulte begins his first day as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), appointed by President Trump.
https://www.dni.gov/index.php/who-we-are/leadership/director-of-national-intelligence
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2067952514842906702
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