On June 23, 2026, the White House published the release White House Unveils President Trump’s America First Resilience Strategy. This missive (link to the pdf here) details President Trump's vows when he entered his 2nd Term on January 21, 2025. The release states we are being led into a new era defined by strength, opportunity, and an unshakable confidence in our future. There are 4 tenets for this transformation: prioritization of risk, modernization of systems, distribution of responsibility, and simplification of governance. The first domains to receive this transformation will be National Security, the Economy, Public Health and Safety, and the National Infrastructure. This transformation will require coordinated and shared implementation by American Citizens (with renewed civic responsibility and engagement); American Industry (who need to revitalize for resilience); State and local governments (to restore ownership through Federalism); and the Federal Government (to be made the right size and refocus their goal to setting the national direction). President Trump concludes:
As America leads in this new Golden Age of strength and opportunity, achieving resilience across the nation secures opportunity for future generations. Resilience is a multiplier and true enabler of peace through strength, a strategic capability that advances freedom of action for the President, promotes deterrence, reduces consequences, and denies any adversaries or hazards the ability to hold America or our core interests at risk. This Strategy seeks to advance the resilience objectives through a unified approach and distinct set of tenets to guide national risk reduction and reinforce safety, security, and prosperity. Resilience is not about preparing for a recurrence of the most recent disaster: it is about preserving American freedom and opportunity and ensuring we can lead undeterred by disruption. Only together will we safeguard our future, achieve prosperity for generations to come, and sustain America’s Golden Age for the long term.
On June 24, 2026, FLOTUS reminded State Governors that:
Foster children are in all 50 states, but only 23 Governors have pledged to create Fostering the Future Accounts. These accounts help foster youth save and invest, paving the way for financial independence. It's crucial that our Governors protect these vulnerable children, ensuring they have the chance for a secure future. Contact your Governor today and urge them to support Fostering the Future Accounts. Act now.
Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2028.
Michael Chamberlain, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics for a term of five years.
Walter Darr, of Texas, to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director.
James Gadwood, of Maryland, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury.
John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 203.
Rebekah Jurata, of California, to be United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund for a term of two years.
145 Presidential Orders, Memoranda, Determinations, Permits, and Notices
On June 24, 2026, the following 2 Presidential Actions were sent straight to the FR for publication (last year's Continuations were discussed in my June 24, 2026 ANP Article):
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea signed June 22, 2026 this continuation finds that there has been no change in the threat to US national security and foreign policy and therefore, the National Emergency declaration shall continue for another year.
The SENATE convened on June 23, 2026 at 10am and adjourned at 7:05pm. They made 2 votes that were recorded on their website:
Vote 183 - On the Nomination Confirmation PN859-3 - Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador. submitted March 9, 2026 - Confirmed 67-30 with 3 members not voting
Vote 184 - On the Concurrent Resolution: HCR86 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran - Agreed to 50-48 with members 2 not voting
The SENATE reconvened at 10am on June 24, 2026 and adjourned at 11:05pm. They made 8 votes that were recorded on their website:
Vote 185 - On the Cloture Motion - PN930-7 - John George Edward Marck to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - Agreed to - 52-45 with 3 members not voting
Vote 186 - On the Nomination - PN930-7 - John George Edward Marck, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - Confirmed - 52-45 with 3 members not voting
Vote 187 - On the Cloture Motion - PN930-2 - Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio - Agreed to - 52-45 with 3 members not voting
Vote 188 - On the Nomination - PN930-2 - Michael J. Hendershot, of O.H., to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio - Confirmed - 50-44 with 6 members not voting
Vote 189 - On the Cloture Motion - PN930-3 - Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - Agreed to - 50-44 with 6 members not voting
Vote 190 - On the Motion to Proceed - SJR196 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations" - Rejected - 45-52 with 3 members not voting
Vote 191 - On the Cloture Motion - PN938-2 - Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit - Agreed to - 52-45 with 3 members not voting
Vote 192 - On the Motion to Proceed - SJR185 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress - Rejected - 47-50 with 3 members not voting
The SENATE will reconvene at 9am on June 25, 2026 for a pro forma session.
The HOUSE convened on June 23, 2026 at noon and adjourned at 9:21pm. They made 2 votes:
Vote 223 -2/3 YEA-AND-NAY - S629 - Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 - Passed 368-19 with 44 members not voting
Vote 224 -2/3 YEA-AND-NAY - HR6644 - 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Passed 359-32 with 41 members not voting
The HOUSE reconvened at 10am on June 24, 2026 and adjourned at 7:33pm. They made 2 votes on June 24:
Vote 225 -2/3 YEA-AND-NAY - HR7401 - Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act - Passed 415-0 with 15 members not voting
Vote 226 -2/3 YEA-AND-NAY - HR915 - Small Business Technological Act of 2025 - Passed 414-4 with 1 member voting present and 12 members not voting
The HOUSE will reconvene at 9am on June 25, 2026.
So now it's the Senate's turn to play the "pro forma" game? I wonder if they'll take the entire week like the House did last week.
Representative Luna has kept her word to not vote on any legislation that does not have the SAVE America Act in it (so far) along with between 11 and 43 other members. However, it looks like her contingent has forced the dumocrats to vote FOR whatever legislation does not have the SAVE America Act in it.
17 SCOTUS stays or motions to vacate of lower court orders
2 SCOTUS affirmation of lower court order
11 suits where judges ruled for the federal government
15 suits where judges ruled against the federal government
7 criminal prosecutions by the DOJ
A new lawsuit Amarante v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement docket # 1:26-cv-02039 was filed in District Court, District of Columbia on June 9, 2026 about ICE-ERO Attorney Watchlist Database where an immigration attorney sued ICE over allegations that the agency maintains a secret watchlist of immigration attorneys. The lawsuit seeks the following relief:
Enter judgment on all counts in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant.
Determine whether Defendant was required to publish the responsive records under § 552(a)(1) or § 552(a)(2).
Declare Defendant’s failure to publish responsive records unlawful and order Defendant to produce, within twenty (20) days of the Court’s order, or by such other date as the Court deems appropriate, all responsive records under both § 552(a)(1) and (a)(2) concerning its attorney watchlist database.
Declare that, as provided in § 552(a)(1) and § 552(a)(2) respectively, any previously unpublished records either cannot be used to adversely affect a member of the public or that any unpublished record affecting a member of the public may not be relied on, used, or cited as precedent by an agency against a party other than an agency absent actual and timely notice to the affected party.
Award Plaintiff reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(E) and/or 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d)(1)(A).
Award Plaintiff such further relief as the Court deems just, equitable, and appropriate.
The attorney for the Plaintiffs is from Al Otro Lado in Knoxville, TX.
A judge has not yet been assigned to this suit.
Next thing you know, it will be illegal to keep track of who attorneys for the Plaintiffs are and which judges are assigned to which lawsuits!
On June 22, 2026, the White House released the statement America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa (last discussed in my June 24, 2025 ANP Article). This year we celebrate the 81st anniversary of our victory in the Battle of Okinawa. It was a hard won victory with more than 12,000 American service members killed or recorded as missing (a rate of about 1 American Service Member killed every 10 minutes). However, the Japanese list over 85,000 troops and 145,000 civilians in this 82-day battle that ended June 22, 1945. This year, President Trump writes:
Today in Okinawa, the Cornerstone of Peace monument stands where the fighting took place, bearing the names of every American life lost and echoing as an eternal testament to the price paid so that our Nation may remain safe and free in the blessings of liberty. It also serves as a reminder that from the devastation of conflict emerged an enduring alliance between the United States and Japan that reflects powerfully today in our shared commitment to peace and prosperity.
On this solemn anniversary, our Nation honors the unmatched bravery, valor, and heroism of the proud American servicemen who gave their last full measure of devotion to our country at the Battle of Okinawa—and together, we vow that their courage, their sacrifice, and their abiding commitment to liberty will be remembered for the rest of time.
Those are some of the exact words used by Google’s censors, aka 'Orwellian content police,' in describing many of our controversial stories. Stories later proven to be truthful and light years ahead of the mainstream media. But because we reported those 'inconvenient truths' they're trying to bankrupt ANP.
