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· August 23, 2026
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Key points A defense technology manufacturer in Brewer, Maine, will host Vice President JD Vance on Monday. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has a tour scheduled, which includes stops in Nebraska and Wisconsin, as well as Strategic Command headquarters.
Trump administration officials are on the move. A defense technology manufacturer in Brewer, Maine, will host Vice President JD Vance on Monday. This visit marks his second trip to the state recently.
Administration officials are working to build momentum ahead of the midterms. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has a tour scheduled, which includes stops in Nebraska and Wisconsin, as well as Strategic Command headquarters.
President Donald Trump has a trip planned to present an award to the Artemis II crew at a space center on Friday, which also marks an anniversary. For more details, check the source.
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