This week in America, Week 68 was all about celebrating Moms who are Angels in our lives, small business, public service, the National Day of Prayer. We saw historic highs in the stock market and S&P and fantastic job numbers for April. The war on fraud in America continues with things looking pretty serious, and tensions in the Middle East inched toward Peace. Proclamations for Military Spouse Day, Victory Day for WWII, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month were made. The FEMA Review Council released its report for major reform. Recommendations were made in an effort to cut bureaucracy and improve efficiency.

SECWar Hegseth and Chairman Caine held a press conference explaining to the press that Iran does not own the Hormuz Strait. SecWar: “What we’re demonstrating with Project Freedom is they don’t control the Strait. We know Iran is embarrassed by the fact that our blockade is holding, and we can run ships through — and we’re going to help the world run ships through.” In a separate press conference, Secretary of State Rubio explained to the press that Iran’s holding up and charging commercial ships to pass through International Waterways is illegal. “All of that is illegal. The U.S. is running a defensive measure. Cannot allow them to normalize blowing up commercial ships” he told them.

President Trump held a Bilateral Meeting with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva. They were set to hold the usual meeting in front of Press, but President Da Silva dismissed the Press and the meeting took place without them. President Trump later said that the meeting went well, discussing key issues, with more meetings as necessary.

UAP/UFO Files were made available to the public, with more coming. Representative Tim Burchett said that this is just the tip of the iceberg and that much more to be disclosed to the public containing disconcerting truths. HHS held Part 2 of a two-part Summit on Mental Health and Overmedicalization. Important and greatly needed new guidelines emphasizing non-drug options, risks and deprescribing with tapering were discussed.

Plans being made and tickets available for REDEDICATE 250 OR FREEDOM 250. For America’s rededication as One Nation Under God day of prayer on the National Mall will take place on Sunday May 17th. “Prayer is where the impossible happens.” President Trump and First Lady Melania celebrated Military Mothers honorary event. “From the start of our republic down to today, our nation has been strengthened by the love and devotion and the commitment of incredible women.” said POTUS.

Week 68 moved steadily and unapologetically forward, as America takes her place as the shining nation on the Hill. Lots more happened this week, let’s take a look:

05052026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio Holds a White House Press Briefing

• What Iran is doing in the Strait of Hormuz is piracy.
• The ships are being held hostage.
• 10 civilian sailors have died. They are running out of supplies.
• They asked President Trump to help.
• U.S. ships are guiding them through.
• We are the only ones who can help.
• We are going to help and be unashamed.
• This is a defensive operation. We are responding to Iranian threats. Iran attacked first.
• The Iranian Regime does not own the international body of water. What Iran is doing is illegal illegitimate and against international law.
• Defensive umbrella over commercial shipping.
• 7 Iranian fast boats are now at the bottom of the sea.
• Today inflation in Iran is at 70%.
• The U.S. holds all the cards.
• There’s a real diplomatic path, and if Iran chooses to accept it, it could lead to rebuilding and economic prosperity for Iran.
• Iran shut down the Straits and then charged ships to be allowed to go through. They also blew up commercial ships with mines. But their own ships passed through. All of that is illegal. The U.S. is running a defensive measure. Cannot allow them to normalize blowing up commercial ships.
• Iran is a vicious regime. They are killing their own people for peacefully protesting their quality of life. The Iranian people are suffering daily under this Regime.
• The problem between Israel and Lebanon is Hezbollah, which is inside Lebanon. Hezbollah are an agent for Iran’s desire to destabilize the region.
• This is a favor to the world. Humanitarian aid, fertilizer and other crucial things are stuck there. Goods people need
• Iran was trying to make a conventional shield to hide behind and threaten the world and hold the world hostage. They were trying to build the shield to hide their nuclear weapons behind.
• Operation Epic Fury is over. It is concluded. The President informed Congress of that fact. Now it is Project Freedom.
• International shipping lanes are supposed to remain free and open and safe. If we allow Iran to bomb and mine commercial vessels in global shipping lanes, there are other countries that will try to do it in other areas around the world. We cannot allow it to become a normalized precedent and we are the only ones who can stop it.
• The War Powers Act is unconstitutional. We comply with it. Even as a Senator, he said the War Powers Act is Unconstitutional, and that has been the opinion of every president since it was enacted.

Congratulations to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Babi Vivi

05052026 President Trump Signs a Proclamation in the Oval Office 

• This was so heartwarming.

PROJECT FREEDOM

Operation Epic Fury officially ended. “PROJECT FREEDOM” has been enacted to escort with force all innocent commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while negotiations continue with Iran.

05052026 Department of War Briefing

• SECWAR: “As a direct gift from the United States to the world, we have established a powerful RED, WHITE and BLUE DOME over the Strait.” “In fact, 6 ships tried to run the blockade out of Iranian ports as project freedom commenced, and they were all turned around.” “American destroyers are on station supported by hundreds of fighter jets, helicopters, drones, and surveillance aircraft providing 24-7 overwatch for peaceful commercial vessels, except Iran’s, of course, which is why our ironclad blockade remains in full effect as well.”
• Chairman Caine: “The United States has established a significant presence over the strait here in order to open up the free flow of commerce, noting the blockade still continues…”
• Iran does not control the Strait. SecWar: “What we’re demonstrating with Project Freedom is they don’t control the Strait. We know Iran is embarrassed by the fact that our blockade is holding, and we can run ships through — and we’re going to help the world run ships through.”
• There was a question about kamikaze dolphins. SecWar cannot confirm or deny that we have kamikaze dolphins, but can confirm that Iran does NOT have kamikaze dolphins.
• The Ceasefire is not over. This is a new separate project.
• SecWar: “With the ceasefire, the clock stops, if it were to restart, that would be the president’s decision. That option is always there.” “And Iran knows that. And that’s why, you know, their choices in Project Freedom are important.” “The president retains the opportunity and the capabilities, more capabilities than we had at the start of this to restart major combat operations if necessary.” “If Iran is not willing to follow through on its side of the bargain or make a deal, then the War Department is postured, locked, loaded, and ready to go!” “We hope it doesn’t have to go in that direction, but Admiral Cooper and our forces are in a three point stance and ready to go.”

Peace Talks with IRAN

Skirmish at Sea

Project Freedom Paused

Iran Reviewing 14-Point Peace Deal

Through Traffic

Economic Fury

Lasers

The U.S. is blocking Iran’s tankers and allowing others’ commercial vessels to move through safely.

THE WORLD

Brazil~ U.S. 05072026 Bilateral Meeting

China

Cuba

EU

Germany

Italy

Russia

Russia to help the world by supplying fuel and energy in this time of crisis.

Russia~Ukraine 3-Day Ceasefire and prisoner swap

Saudi Arabia

UAE

DOW

05042026 Secretary Hegseth Presents Medals to Army Maj. Ryan Reynolds & Air Force Maj. Edwin Stanfield

This ceremony honors two West Virginia National Guard members for their heroism during a targeted terrorist attack on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (near the White House/Farragut West area). SecWar Hegseth: “They pushed forward, they neutralized the threat, and they moved civilians to safety.”

Length of Wars Comparison

Better Department of War Spending

INVESTIGATIONS

Taking Down Fraud

California Hospice Fraud

Ohio Medicaid Home Health Fraud

SNAP Fraud

Congress Sexual Harassment Slush Fund

Scam Center Strike Force

Grassley Declass of the Clinton Files

Biden Caught Laundering USAID Money Through Ukraine to his Campaign

Election Fraud

Message from DOGE

UFO Files to be Released to Public

Documents found here.

Russia Hoax DNI Probe

DNI Referral to IG on Withheld Intelligence

LAW AND ORDER

Child Predators in Classrooms?

FEMA Report

In order to meet the mandate established by the President, for over a year the Council was deliberate in its actions, devoting significant time to engage across jurisdictional levels and with various entities to hear about their experiences with FEMA during and after disasters. The Council solicited input from a broad range of stakeholders, including Americans affected by natural and man-made disasters; the research community; private sector; state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments; foundations; faith-based and nonprofit organizations. In total, the Council received and reviewed (1) 11,708 public submissions, (2) a nationwide survey of SLTT agencies and non-government partners yielding 1,387 responses, (3) direct engagement with 50 states and territories, (4) listening sessions in 13 cities across the nation, and (5) four listening sessions with tribal nations.
The feedback received underscores widespread support for FEMA reform aimed at addressing inefficiencies, reducing bureaucratic barriers, and enhancing support for disaster survivors and local governments. The report can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/26_0507_fema%20review%20council_final%20report.pdf

A Safer America

HOMELAND SECURITY

ICE to NICE

“I mean this, President Trump’s been clear from day one. Amnesty’s off the table. He don’t support amnesty in any form, and neither do I!” -Border Czar Tom Homan

UNITED STATES COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY

The USCT is an “America First” approach emphasizing peace through strength, three primary threats to the United States are identified as narcoterrorists and transnational gangs (e.g., cartels designated as FTOs), legacy Islamist groups (prioritizing al-Qaeda, AQAP, ISIS/ISIS-K, and Muslim Brotherhood affiliates), and violent left-wing extremists (including anarchists and anti-fascists with anti-American or pro-transgender ideologies), with risks from state sponsors like Iran. Core principles focus on protecting the homeland first, disrupting funding/recruitment, and using military, diplomatic, cyber, and law enforcement tools for decisive action, with hemispheric (cartels, Maduro) and Middle East priorities highlighted alongside regional strategies. Successful hostage returns, strikes on Iran and cartel operations, identifying plots, cut support networks, and destroying groups to ensure American safety without abusing powers against citizens.

ECONOMY

Treasury Swap Line Keeps U.S. Petrodollar Used Over Chinese Petroyuan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has proposed expanding permanent U.S. dollar swap lines with Gulf and Asian allies, such as the UAE, to create new dollar funding centers and outcompete China’s efforts to build the petroyuan alternative payment system. This article by amuse explains the strategy of the currency swap line. It’s really brilliant. The U.S. provides U.S. dollars to a foreign central bank in exchange for its own currency, which it holds as collateral, so that it can use petrodollars to purchase needed oil. The country then pays interest on the use of that money to the U.S. Treasury and must swap back at the same rate. Historically, Fed and Treasury operations have produced no losses and sometimes profits for the U.S. This reinforces U.S. dollar dominance by guaranteeing liquidity to allies (especially amid oil market disruptions from the Iran conflict), prevent shifts to yuan-based oil pricing and settlement, promote U.S. trade/investment, and preserve America’s “exorbitant privilege” of lower borrowing costs—without military involvement.

Small Business Week Celebrated

05042026 President Trump holds a Small Business Summit at the White House

BEST I CAN DO IS THE GOLDEN AGE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES- Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison x White House

Help for Farmers and Ranchers in Cattle Processing

Meatpackers have been running a monopoly and controlling the market at the expense of farmers and cattle ranchers.

North Carolina to be the Furniture Capital of the World Again

America Makes it Big on Intel

Remember when President Trump bought Intel for the American People last August 2025? He bought it at $20 and it is now $97/share. The American people are now the largest shareholder of Intel.

Stock Market Hits High

April Job Numbers

HEALTH

05052026 Mental Health & Overmedicalization Summit (Part 2)

Core elements announced:

• CMS guidance for reimbursing clinicians for time spent on deprescribing/tapering support under Medicare.
• New SAMHSA training modules (coming this summer) on psychiatric medication risks, tapering, and non-drug options.
• HHS Technical Expert Panel (July) to develop formal clinical deprescribing guidelines.
• A “Dear Colleague” letter encouraging non-pharmacological approaches and shared decision-making.

Hantavirus

SAVE AMERICA ACT

How Illegal Immigrants Have Been Used to Cheat

MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY

REDEDICATE 250

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

“We know that prayer is where the impossible happens.” Speaker Mike Johnson delivers a faith-centered message at the 75th National Day of Prayer inside the U.S. Capitol: “We know it’s where we find solace and stay anchored in our faith, even through challenges and even through the storms. And that is indeed how we have endured.”

PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK

FLOTUS

“The love between mother and child has helped shape America’s identity since the nation’s founding 250 years ago,” FLOTUS writes. “I invite you to join me in prioritizing family as we shape a stronger America for the generations to come.

05062026 Military Mother’s Day Event

• POTUS: “Nobody should ever doubt the resolve of America’s military moms — they are incredible.” “From the start of our republic down to today, our nation has been strengthened by the love and devotion and the commitment of incredible women.” “These are really incredible, really incredible women who’ve served our country, supported our troops, and poured out their care and compassion for this nation that we all love.” “So I just want to thank everybody and happy Mother’s Day. And God bless you all.”

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

President Trump about the Importance of Mothers.