(AGENPARL) - Roma, 12 Luglio 2026 - America turns 250 with the biggest fireworks show in history, Trump Accounts launch for every American child, NATO commits to 5% defense spending, the Dow hits 53,000, and the nation mourns Senator Lindsey Graham.
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WEEKLY BRIEFING
America Turns 250 — A Week for the History Books
America celebrated its 250th birthday in a way the Founders would have approved — with strength, faith, and unapologetic pride. President Trump addressed the nation at the National Mall on July 4th, declaring "Our Destiny Is Written By God!" before the largest fireworks display in American history lit up the sky. Days before, he stood at Mount Rushmore — beneath the granite faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt — and delivered 28 minutes of unforgettable remarks. America is back, and the world knows it.
The week brought landmark achievements on every front. Trump Accounts officially launched — investment accounts for every American child, rung in with an Opening Bell ceremony from the Oval Office. At the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, President Trump secured the most ambitious defense commitment in the alliance's history: every NATO ally pledging 5% of GDP on defense by 2035. The Dow Jones crossed 53,000 for the first time ever. And $6.9 billion in new American investments were announced — from Toyota moving Tacoma production out of Mexico and back to Texas, to Micron and GM doubling down on America.
ICE conducted a nationwide holiday blitz arresting murderers, pedophiles, and gang members — and eight Tren de Aragua terrorists were charged in connection with kidnappings and executions in Texas and Illinois. The country is safer, stronger, and winning.
In Memoriam
This week, we mourn the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham, one of America's most dedicated public servants. A tireless champion for our military, our veterans, and American strength on the world stage, Senator Graham served his country with distinction for decades. President Trump remembered him as "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known" — a true American Patriot who was always working, right until the end. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
America's 250th Birthday — "Our Destiny Is Written By God!" President Trump delivered two of the most memorable speeches of his presidency this week in celebration of America's 250th birthday. On July 3rd, he stood at Mount Rushmore and delivered 28 minutes of remarks beneath the iconic faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt — followed by 23 minutes of light shows and fireworks over the Black Hills. Then on the night of July 4th, he addressed the nation at the National Mall, calling America "the light and the glory of the world" and declaring that "no dream in history is bigger" than the American Dream. The largest fireworks display in American history closed the night — a fitting tribute to 250 years of the greatest nation the world has ever known.
Trump Accounts Launch — The American Dream Starts Now. President Trump rang the Opening Bell for the stock markets from the Oval Office on July 6th, officially launching Trump Accounts — tax-advantaged investment accounts for every American child. Backed by the U.S. Treasury and structured to grow with the market, Trump Accounts give every American kid a stake in the country's future from the moment they are born. Democrats fought against them at every step. President Trump delivered them anyway. The American Dream starts now.
NATO Summit in Ankara — Trump Secures Most Ambitious Defense Pledge in Alliance History. President Trump traveled to Türkiye for the NATO Summit in Ankara, where he secured what no previous president could: a commitment from every NATO ally to spend 5% of GDP on defense by 2035 — more than double the old 2% standard the alliance routinely ignored. NATO allies spent $120 billion more on defense than the prior year and procured $54 billion from U.S. defense manufacturers, supporting 200,000 American jobs. Since Trump's first term, allies have increased cumulative defense spending by $1.21 trillion. America leads, and now its allies are finally following.
$6.9 Billion in New Investments — Dow Hits Record 53,000. The Trump economy delivered again this week. Toyota committed $3.6 billion to move Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico to its San Antonio, Texas plant — a direct result of Trump's America First trade policies. Micron pledged $3 billion and GM added $275 million in domestic investment commitments. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 53,000 for the first time in history, closing at a record high on the back of AI-driven market gains and renewed confidence in the American economy. The money belt is real.
ICE Holiday Blitz, Tren de Aragua Busted — America Is Safer. While the country celebrated its birthday, ICE was working. Agents conducted a nationwide holiday enforcement blitz, arresting illegal immigrant murderers, pedophiles, and gang members across the country. Attorney General Blanche announced that eight Tren de Aragua terrorists have been charged in connection with brutal kidnappings and executions in Texas and Illinois. And when Minnesota Democrats had previously pardoned a convicted child rapist, President Trump made sure the story didn't end there — he deported him. The rule of law is back.
