On July 14, 2026, the White House published the release White House Launches Gold Eagle Initiative for Unprecedented Cybersecurity Vulnerability Coordination discussing EO 14409 Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security of June 2, 2026 (discussed in my June 3, 2026 ANP Article) and how it is being integrated across the whole-of-government. Gold Eagle is a clearinghouse that will enable cybersecurity vulnerability coordination using open-source software in a coordinated system enabling government to patch cyber vulnerabilities quickly and efficiently. This is a new model that leverages AI capabilities to detect, prioritize, and provide solutions to government.
On July 15, 2026, the White House published the research Measuring Balance of Payments Deficits, a 13 page pdf published by the Council of Economic Advisers in July 2026. Dr Joeri Schasfoort explains (in the video below) BOP (Balance of Payments) is an accounting framework that records all international transactions as current accounts or capital accounts. The research article suggests that additional measures should be added to better define the deficit/surplus balances in today's economy.
On July 14, 2026, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi of the Republic of Iraq arrived in the US to meet with President Trump.
This was followed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and President Trump holding a short press conference. During the press conference, President Trump announced:
Our relationship with Iraq is, I would say, it went from being not so good to being outstanding. We're going to have a long-term relationship with Iraq.
On July 15, 2026, President Trump participated in the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit held in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in which he said that Pennsylvania will have a key role in the arsenal of freedom, a generational investment in helping to defend our nation in the modern world.
Maria Francesca Cabrini was born July 15, 1850 in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (then part of the Austrian Empire), Northern Italy. She was born 2 months prematurely. She was small, weak, and frail as a child. She attended school graduating cum laude in 1868 with a teaching certificate. She returned home to teach at the parish school. When her parents died in 1870, she applied to the Daughters of the Sacred Heart at Arluno but was rejected because of her frail health. She contracted smallpox in 1872 while working with the sick. Upon her recovery, she applied to the Canossian Sisters of Crema; but they rejected her application for her frail health. There is a rumor that the parish priest asked both orders to deny her application because he did not want to lose her as a teacher.
By 1874, Maria was asked to take over an orphanage in Codogno, Lombardy originally operated by the Sisters of Providence (who ran the orphanage poorly). When she arrived in Codogno, she was finally able to take her religious vows. She took the name of Frances Xavier Cabrini to honor the patron saint of missionary service Francis Xavier. The orphanage closed in 1880. She inquired as to her status now that the orphanage was closed and was told no religious order would train her to be a missionary so she started her own order.
In November 1880, she and several former Providence sisters founded the Institute of the Salesian Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC). They took in orphans and foundlings, opened a day school, started classes in needlework, and sold their embroidery to finance everything. Between 1880 and 1885, they established 7 homes, a free school, and a nursery in Lombardy.
In 1887, Sister Cabrini opened a convent in Castel San Giovanni, Emilia-Romagna region with the blessing of Bishop Giiovanni Scalabrini of Placenza. The Bishop founded Scalabrinian Missionaries, an order of priests who would work with Italian immigrants in New York City. He asked Maria if she would consider opening an orphanage in New York for girls which would be funded by Countess Mary Reid DiCesnola. A meeting was set up by the Bishop for Maria to meet Pope Leo XIII. In September 1887, she asked for permission to set up a convent in Rome which was granted; however, her request to go to Asia was denied. The Pope told her to "go west" instead knowing that the Italian Catholics in New York were in great need of spiritual guidance. It was not until December 1888 that Maria finally committed to going to New York City. The Pope also designated the MSC as a missionary institute (the first group of Italian Religious Sisters to receive that designation).
Sister Cabrini arrived in New York City on March 31, 1889 with 6 of her MSC sisters. The Scalabrinian Priests were not available to meet them at the dock and had nothing set up for them. The Sisters stayed in a rooming house that was decrepit and had bed bugs. The next morning they went to Archbishop Corrigan who told the sisters to go back to Italy. She refused, showed him the letters from the Pope, and Corrigan could not disobey a direct papal mandate, so he told her to make a school first then later do the orphanage. The Sisters of Charity in the Bronx gave the sisters temporary housing. Corrigan found a rundown convent in the Five Points area of Manhattan that he gave to the MSC sisters.
In 1890, Mother Cabrini purchased a property in West Park where she established the orphanage and an MSC novitiate. It would become her home and boarding school in addition to being an orphanage. She also helped the Scalabrinians to build a hospital that opened in 1891.
Mother Cabrini started receiving requests for assistance from around the world. Ultimately, she founded over 67 institutions around the world. In 1909, Mother Cabrini became a naturalized US Citizen. Mother Cabrini died December 22, 1917 at Columbus Hospital, in Chicago, Illinois.
In 1938, the Vatican beatified Mother Cabrini. In 1946, they canonized her as Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and named her the patron saint of immigrants in 1950 with November 13 as her Feast Day.
In 2024, Angel Studios released a movie about her life called Cabrini. Rotten tomatoes gives the movie a 91% while viewers give it a 98% positive watch review. The movie is available for online viewing on the Angel Studios website if you are a guild member ($15 a month for the 1st year, then the price goes up). Alternatively, you can purchase the DVD/Blue Ray versions on amazon (the DVD is currently on sale for less than $15, click here for the ANP Link to buying choices).
In his message, President Trump writes:
Arriving in New York City in 1889 with nothing but their unshakable faith in Almighty God, Mother Cabrini and her sisters opened hospitals, orphanages, and schools that comforted the sick, cared for children, and provided for the weary. Mother Cabrini’s work rekindled the faith of thousands of Catholics and prepared generations to flourish as proud Americans. She met every challenge and hardship with an inexhaustible zeal, and through her tireless devotion, she opened 67 charitable institutions across the world. Today, the legacy Mother Cabrini began continues through the work of the Missionary Sisters and through the Italian American community whose deep devotion to faith and family enriches our Nation.
An immigrant who proudly became a citizen of the United States, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini cherished America as her beloved home and revered with all her heart the beauty, freedoms, and liberties that make our Nation exceptional. Her tireless pursuit of the common good, her unceasing devotion to Jesus Christ, and her measureless generosity embody the very virtues that have made America the greatest force for good the world has ever known.
In recognition of her incredible life of service to God and country, Pope Pius XII canonized Mother Cabrini in 1946, making her the first American citizen ever proclaimed as a Catholic saint. As we celebrate her enduring legacy today, we pledge to safeguard the precious freedoms she cherished so deeply, to usher in a historic resurgence of faith across our land, and to steward the full glory of the American promise for generations to come.
On July 15, 2026, FLOTUS Melania Trump called for an end to the Orphan Taxwhich is the practice of using a child's Social Security survivor and/or disability benefits to offset the cost of their foster care. So far, 29 states and the District of Columbia have heeded the call to end (or substantively reform) this practice: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming, as well as the District of Columbia.
Maria D’Avanzo, of New York, to be Inspector General, General Services Administration.
David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029.
Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Services.
Gerard Klomp, of Utah, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Gregory Carl Cook, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.
John Peter Cronan, of New York, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
Robert R. Fleck, of Pennsylvania, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years.
David M. Jones, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years.
Jason Manion, of Ohio, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 202.
Daniel F. Rendleman, of Illinois, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years.
Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
WITHDRAWALS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Juan Rodriguez, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala, which was sent to the Senate on March 9, 2026.
Konstantinos Ligris, of Florida, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
The SENATE convened on July 14, 2026 at 10am and adjourned at 6:34pm. They held 2 votes.
Vote 195 - On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed - S4784 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. - Rejected 50-46 with 4 members not voting
Vote 194 - On the Nomination- PN938-2 - Matthew A. Schwartz - The Judiciary received April 27, 2026 - Confirmed - 50-45 with 4 members not voting
The SENATE convened on July 15, 2026 at 10am and adjourned at 6:29pm. They held 2 votes.
Vote 197 - On the Nomination - PN930-4 - Jeffrey T. Kuntz - The Judiciary received April 14, 2026 - Confirmed 51-46 with 3 members not voting
Vote196 - On the Cloture Motion - PN930-4 - Jeffrey T. Kuntz - The Judiciary received April 14, 2026 -Agreed to 51-46 with 3 members not voting
The SENATE will reconvene July 16, 2026 at 10am.
The HOUSE convened on July 14, 2026 at 10am and adjourned at 6pm. They held 5 votes.
Vote 240 - YEA-AND-NAY On Passage - HR1181 - Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act - Passed 221 to 201 with 9 members not voting
Vote 239 - YEA-AND-NAY On Motion to Recommit - HR1181 - Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act - Failed 208 to 317 with 6 members not voting
Vote 238 - YEA-AND-NAY On Passage - HR139 - Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 - Passed 308-117 with 6 members not voting
Vote 237 - RECORDED VOTE On Agreeing to the Resolution - HR1423 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. - Passed 215 to 211 with 5 members not voting
Vote 236 - YEA-AND-NAY On Ordering the Previous Question - HR1423 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. - Passed 217 to 210 with 4 members not voting
The HOUSE convened on July 15, 2026 at 11am and adjourned at 5:14pm concluding all legislative business but continued for those who wanted to participate in Special Order Speeches. They held 7 votes.
Vote 247 - YEA-AND-NAY On Passage - HR8595 - National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 - Passed 217 to 209 with 5 members not voting
Vote 246 - YEA-AND-NAY On Motion to Recommit - HR8595- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 -Failed 209 to 216 with 6 members not voting
Vote 245 - RECORDED VOTE On Agreeing to the Amendment (Roy) - HR8595- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 - Failed 136 to 291 with 9 members not voting
Vote 244 - RECORDED VOTE On Agreeing to the Amendment (Massie) - HR8595- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 - Failed 6 to 421 with 10 members not voting
Vote 243 - RECORDED VOTE On Agreeing to the Amendment (Massie) - HR8595- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 - Failed 104 to 314 with 10 members voting present and 9 members not voting
Vote 242 - RECORDED VOTE On Agreeing to the Amendment (Fine) - HR8595- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 - Failed 178 to 247 with 11 members not voting
Vote 241 - RECORDED VOTE On Agreeing to the Amendment (Boebert) - HR8595- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 - Failed 79 to 348 with 9 members not voting
The HOUSE will reconvene July 16, 2026 at 9am.
Notice that the Senate did not act on the NDAA as of yet. This new House version has the SAVE America Act components in it. But, have no fear, the Senate will vote to 'unbundle' the SAVE America Act from the NDAA before they vote on the NDAA.
Melania Trump has been selected as the Most Consequential First Lady in Modern American history by NEWSMAX. First Lady Melania Trump had previously been recognized as Patriot of the Year by Fox Nation (discussed in my November 14, 2025 ANP Article). NEWSMAX cites the First Lady's measurable results over the past 18 months in 5 categories: Child Protection, Foster Care, Technology, Diplomacy, and Humanitarianism.
Mrs. Trump championed the Fostering the Future Program starting with President Trump's EO 14359 Fostering the Future (discussed in my November 14, 2025 ANP Article) to improve educational opportunities, financial security, and long-term outcomes for children in foster care (discussed in my May 8, 2025 and May 13, 2026 ANP Articles).
Mrs. Trump garnered support from the Spouses of Senators to support children and youth (discussed in my May 22, 2025 ANP Article).
Support
Mrs. Trump secured $25 million from HUD to expand housing opportunities for youth transitioning out of foster care (discussed in my May 10, 2025 ANP Article).
Education
Mrs. Trump worked with leading universities to expand scholarship opportunities for foster youth (discussed in my ANP Article).
Launched Fostering the Future Together, uniting nearly 50 nations and global technology leaders—including Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Adobe, Meta, Palantir, and X—to empower children through education & technology (discussed in my October 31, 2025 ANP Article).
Hosted a nationwide K–12 AI Workshop in partnership with Zoom, engaging nearly 3,000 schools across the United States (discussed in my January 19, 2026 and June 13, 2026 ANP Articles).
Youth
Launched the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge, the largest youth AI initiative in American history, with over 20,000 participants, approximately 2,500 submissions, and competitors from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and Department of War schools overseas (discussed in my August 8, 2025 and June 10, 2026 ANP Articles).
Government
Convened the White House AI Task Force, bringing together leaders from technology, education, and government to shape the future of AI education in the US (discussed in my September 5, 2025, September 8, 2025, September 10, 2025, and May 20, 2026 ANP Articles).
Diplomacy
Mrs. Trump convened the largest gathering of First Spouses from around the world to form a Global Coalition for Children Fostering the Future Together ultimately involving 45 Nations and 28 Tech Entities (discussed in my September 24, 2025, March 20, 2026, March 25, 2026, March 26, 2026, and April 24, 2026 ANP Articles).
Mrs. Trump was the first FLOTUS to ever address the UN Security Council (discussed in my March 10, 2026 ANP Article).
Mrs. Trump directly appealed to Russia's President Vladimir Putin to join her efforts to reunite children displaced by the Ukraine/Russia war.
Mrs. Trump has reunited children displaced by the Ukraine/Russia war with their families on 4 occasions establishing child welfare as a central focus of international diplomacy (discussed in my December 5, 2025 and April 3, 2026 ANP Articles).
Humanitarianism
Mrs. Trump initiated the Freedom Process for Israeli Hostages in Gaza.
Mrs. Trump accompanied President Trump to Texas in the immediate aftermath of the floods recognizing the unbreakable spirit of Texans in the face of disaster (discussed in my July 13, 2025 ANP Article).
Regardless of political perspective, the scope of this First Lady’s work is extraordinary. History will judge First Ladies by measurable impact, not headlines. By this standard, First Lady Melania Trump has established one of the most substantive legacies in modern history.
Mrs. Trump has actively sought to redefine the Role of FLOTUS (discussed in my July 7, 2026 ANP Article) and based on the above, I think she has been successful at both redefining the role as well as making progress towards what she has set out to do for the children and youth of our nation.
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