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5 min readPresident Trump traveled to North Dakota on Wednesday for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, flying aboard a new Air Force One — a retrofitted Boeing 747-800 that was a gift from Qatar. Speaking at the event, Trump praised Roosevelt as a man who "embodied the heart and soul and fight and spirit of our country as much as anyone who ever lived." The trip also carried a financial dimension: Trump's earnings include more than $500 million related to World Liberty Financial, the crypto business he co-founded.
Micron's $250 Million Pledge to Trump Accounts
Memory chip company Micron Technology is committing $250 million to Trump accounts, the savings vehicles created as part of last year's spending package known as "one big beautiful bill." The accounts are designed to jump-start early savings for children, and Micron says its donation is the largest corporate commitment of its kind, expected to support up to one million children. The money will match employee contributions of up to $1,000 and provide one-time payments to accounts in counties where Micron operates. Trump called the pledge "an incredible gesture" on social media. The company's business has been booming: demand for memory chips is skyrocketing due to heavy investment in AI-related data centers, and Micron's shares are up more than 700% over the past 12 months.
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- 1 (00:20) **Trump Opens Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota** - President Trump traveled to North Dakota aboard a new Air Force One (a retrofitted Boeing 747-800 gifted by Qatar) to open the library, praising Roosevelt as embodying the nation's spirit.
- 2 (01:27) **Micron Pledges $250 Million to Trump Accounts for 250th Anniversary** - Memory chip company Micron commits the largest corporate donation of its kind to support up to one million children through the newly created Trump accounts.
- 3 (02:26) **Poll: Americans Proud but Worried About Nation's Future** - A new poll shows most Americans feel pride in their country but are anxious about what lies ahead, though many still believe the best days are to come.
- 4 (03:18) **U.S.-Iran Indirect Talks Wrap Up in Doha** - Negotiators met separately with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with Qatar reporting positive progress; talks expected to resume after Iran's late supreme leader's funeral.
- 5 (03:41) **Fed Chair Warsh Predicts AI Boom but Warns of Monetary Policy Challenges** - In his first appearance at the ECB forum in Portugal, Kevin Warsh said the U.S. will be a prime beneficiary of AI, bringing more jobs and prosperity, but central bankers must be ready for side effects.
- 6 (04:43) **Asian Markets Fall on Heavy Selling of Computer Chip Stocks** - South Korea's benchmark index dropped more than 5.5% in Thursday trading, driven by a sell-off in chip stocks.
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