It’s Monday…
Shitshow’s public schedule for…
Since the schedule provides exactly zero details about the executive orders being signed behind closed doors today, the White House decided to post a teaser.
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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 22, 2026
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The rest of the tweet says: And by Q we mean Quantum. Stay tuned👀
The White House isn’t saying whether the teaser is connected to this afternoon’s signing event. However, Nextgov/FCW reported this morning that Puddle is expected to sign an executive order related to quantum security sometime this week.
According to Nextgov/FCW (06/22/2026):
“A pending executive order expected this week will task the FBI and intelligence community with better protecting the nation’s quantum research from foreign spying, according to four people familiar with the matter and a readout viewed by Nextgov/FCW.”
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Two of the people said the order may be ready as soon as Monday, while one of the people said two quantum-related orders could be signed, with one targeting the broader quantum information sciences and technology research enterprise and the other bolstering post-quantum cryptography migration efforts.
The order with counterintelligence directives would also task the Energy and Defense departments to build and host a quantum computer for scientific research. Additionally, the Commerce Department would be told to draft plans for expanding federal investment in quantum computing companies, as Nextgov/FCW previously reported.
Nextgov/FCW (06/22/2026).
What in Feud?
Puddle appears determined to keep his feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni alive.
On June 20th, he complained about Meloni, her popularity, and Italy’s refusal to allow U.S. bases in the country to be used for strikes on Iran.
Meloni responded by suggesting he spend less time worrying about her poll numbers and more time worrying about his own.
Apparently, that advice was not taken.
The following day, Puddle took another swipe at Meloni while revisiting his grievances over NATO spending and Italy’s position on Iran.
We were allowed to use Italy’s airstrips to stage military personnel. We were not allowed to use them to launch strikes on Iran.
Between Iran and the latest chapter of As the Reflecting Pool Drama Turns, there’s plenty left to cover. Unfortunately, I’ve had about two hours of sleep, so those stories will have to wait for another day.
Quick Hits:
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Al Greenspan has passed away at the age of 100.
Alan Greenspan, who chaired the Federal Reserve under 4 U.S. presidents, has died at 100. https://t.co/G9EmqNMuRB
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 22, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned this morning as expected.
🔊 'He said that the nominations to replace him as Prime Minister will open on July 9th, with a view to a new Prime Minister being in place by September.' @asmo17 on the Reuters World News podcast as the UK's Keir Starmer quits https://t.co/jnfs9kU6wP pic.twitter.com/d2l0QGViqb
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 22, 2026
More on this tomorrow…
The U.S. Treasury issued a 60-day license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil as part of the interim agreement to end the Iran war.
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 22, 2026
Follow live updates. https://t.co/TZ9WSH3bDt
And this…
Monday morning Reflecting Pool pic.twitter.com/herkBjZOTq
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) June 22, 2026
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