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Flag Day Parade in New York City, on June 12, 2026. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. (Larry Dye/The Epoch Times)
By Epoch Times Staff
6/14/2026Updated: 6/14/2026
Gwynne Shotwell (at podium, center R), SpaceX president and chief operating officer, is joined by SpaceX executives and employees as they ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite to celebrate the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday with the biggest initial public offering in history making Musk the world's first trillionaire. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP via Getty Images)

Gwynne Shotwell (at podium, center R), SpaceX president and chief operating officer, is joined by SpaceX executives and employees as they ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite to celebrate the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday with the biggest initial public offering in history making Musk the world's first trillionaire. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP via Getty Images)

The Patrouille de France conducts a flyover above the Hudson River and New York Harbor in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, in New York City, on June 9, 2026. (Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images)

The Patrouille de France conducts a flyover above the Hudson River and New York Harbor in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, in New York City, on June 9, 2026. (Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images)

Members of Congress look on as President Donald Trump signs the Secure America Act in the Oval Office on June 10, 2026. The $70 billion package funds Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations through the end of Trump's term in office in fiscal year 2029. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Members of Congress look on as President Donald Trump signs the Secure America Act in the Oval Office on June 10, 2026. The $70 billion package funds Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations through the end of Trump's term in office in fiscal year 2029. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

A U.S. Department of Agriculture employee holds sterile New World Screwworm (NWS) pupae during a press conference where a crate of 80,000 sterile NWS pupae is installed at Chapparosa Ranch in La Pryor, Texas, on June 11, 2026. The first case of New World Screwworm infection, since its eradication in 1966, was reported in Texas last week. According to the USDA, releasing sterile flies will help suppress reproduction because female NWS flies mate only once. The sterile pupae are dyed green to distinguish them from non-sterile flies. (Joel Angel Juarez/Getty Images)

A U.S. Department of Agriculture employee holds sterile New World Screwworm (NWS) pupae during a press conference where a crate of 80,000 sterile NWS pupae is installed at Chapparosa Ranch in La Pryor, Texas, on June 11, 2026. The first case of New World Screwworm infection, since its eradication in 1966, was reported in Texas last week. According to the USDA, releasing sterile flies will help suppress reproduction because female NWS flies mate only once. The sterile pupae are dyed green to distinguish them from non-sterile flies. (Joel Angel Juarez/Getty Images)

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against De'aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second half in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 13, 2026. The Knicks defeated the Spurs by a score of 94–90, capturing their first NBA title in 53 years. (Eric Gay - Pool/Getty Images)

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against De'aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second half in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 13, 2026. The Knicks defeated the Spurs by a score of 94–90, capturing their first NBA title in 53 years. (Eric Gay - Pool/Getty Images)

The 13-basin cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, in Washington, on June 12, 2026. The fountain was defunct for seven years before it was repaired and officially reopened in May in response to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

The 13-basin cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, in Washington, on June 12, 2026. The fountain was defunct for seven years before it was repaired and officially reopened in May in response to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

(L–R) NASA astronaut commander Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency, astronaut pilot Luca Parmitano, NASA astronaut mission specialist Frank Rubio, and NASA astronaut mission specialist Andre Douglas speak during a press conference announcing the crew for the Artemis III mission at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, on June 9, 2026. The Italian Luca Parmitano will be the pilot of NASA's Artemis 3 voyage, the first European to join one of the program's missions. (Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP via Getty Images)

(L–R) NASA astronaut commander Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency, astronaut pilot Luca Parmitano, NASA astronaut mission specialist Frank Rubio, and NASA astronaut mission specialist Andre Douglas speak during a press conference announcing the crew for the Artemis III mission at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, on June 9, 2026. The Italian Luca Parmitano will be the pilot of NASA's Artemis 3 voyage, the first European to join one of the program's missions. (Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP via Getty Images)

Squirrels gather on a rail at Palisades Park in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 10, 2026. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Squirrels gather on a rail at Palisades Park in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 10, 2026. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Media preview of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) setup of the upcoming UFC Freedom Fight on June 14, on the South Lawn of the White House on June 11, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

Media preview of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) setup of the upcoming UFC Freedom Fight on June 14, on the South Lawn of the White House on June 11, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

A Skydio employee works on drone production at the company's manufacturing facility in Hayward, Calif., on June 12, 2026. (Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images)

A Skydio employee works on drone production at the company's manufacturing facility in Hayward, Calif., on June 12, 2026. (Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images)

Boston holds a parade to commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, near Bunker Hill Monument in Boston, on June 14, 2026. (Learner Liu/The Epoch Times)

Boston holds a parade to commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, near Bunker Hill Monument in Boston, on June 14, 2026. (Learner Liu/The Epoch Times)

People watch as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 10-54 mission lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on June 12, 2026. Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq exchange on June 12 with the biggest initial public offering in history. (Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty Images)

People watch as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 10-54 mission lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on June 12, 2026. Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq exchange on June 12 with the biggest initial public offering in history. (Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty Images)

Flag Day Parade in New York City, on June 12, 2026. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. (Larry Dye/The Epoch Times)

Flag Day Parade in New York City, on June 12, 2026. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. (Larry Dye/The Epoch Times)

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (C) arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on June 10, 2026. Gates is set to face questioning from U.S. lawmakers over his relationship with convicted sex offender, the late Jeffrey Epstein. (Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images)

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (C) arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on June 10, 2026. Gates is set to face questioning from U.S. lawmakers over his relationship with convicted sex offender, the late Jeffrey Epstein. (Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images)

A homeless person's tent is seen in downtown Los Angeles on June 11, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opening match in the United States. America's second biggest city will host eight games in the World Cup but faces even bigger global scrutiny in 2028 when the Olympics come to town, bringing athletes and fans from all over the world. (Apu Gomes / AFP via Getty Images)

A homeless person's tent is seen in downtown Los Angeles on June 11, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opening match in the United States. America's second biggest city will host eight games in the World Cup but faces even bigger global scrutiny in 2028 when the Olympics come to town, bringing athletes and fans from all over the world. (Apu Gomes / AFP via Getty Images)

Workers stand on scaffolding near the signage for the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on June 12, 2026. A U.S. federal judge rejected a bid by the board of the Kennedy Center and the Justice Department to halt the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the performing arts venue. (Alex Wroblewski / AFP via Getty Images)

Workers stand on scaffolding near the signage for the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on June 12, 2026. A U.S. federal judge rejected a bid by the board of the Kennedy Center and the Justice Department to halt the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the performing arts venue. (Alex Wroblewski / AFP via Getty Images)

Emergency responders set up a decontamination unit in the middle of 23rd Street Northwest outside the Foggy Bottom Metro station in Washington on June 11, 2026. First responders were addressing the report of a suspicious package. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Emergency responders set up a decontamination unit in the middle of 23rd Street Northwest outside the Foggy Bottom Metro station in Washington on June 11, 2026. First responders were addressing the report of a suspicious package. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

A view of the newly resurfaced Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, on June 12, 2026. President Donald Trump has directed a significant public works program in Washington since returning to office last year, refurbishing a series of monuments, knocking down the East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom, and planning a triumphal arch. (Anne Lebreton / AFP via Getty Images)

A view of the newly resurfaced Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, on June 12, 2026. President Donald Trump has directed a significant public works program in Washington since returning to office last year, refurbishing a series of monuments, knocking down the East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom, and planning a triumphal arch. (Anne Lebreton / AFP via Getty Images)

U.S. fans cheer after the United States scored its first goal in their World Cup match against Paraguay while watching the match at the FIFA Fan Festival at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, on June 12, 2026. The United States defeated Paraguay 4–1 as Los Angeles began hosting eight matches during the global tournament. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

U.S. fans cheer after the United States scored its first goal in their World Cup match against Paraguay while watching the match at the FIFA Fan Festival at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, on June 12, 2026. The United States defeated Paraguay 4–1 as Los Angeles began hosting eight matches during the global tournament. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels conduct a flyover in Washington, on June 12, 2026. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels were undertaking preshow rehearsals ahead of the 2026 Ocean City Air Show, which is part of the America 250 celebration. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels conduct a flyover in Washington, on June 12, 2026. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels were undertaking preshow rehearsals ahead of the 2026 Ocean City Air Show, which is part of the America 250 celebration. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks alongside First Lady Melania Trump during an event at the Treasury Department in Washington, on June 11, 2026. The first lady’s office held the event to announce the launch of “Fostering the Future Accounts.” (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks alongside First Lady Melania Trump during an event at the Treasury Department in Washington, on June 11, 2026. The first lady’s office held the event to announce the launch of “Fostering the Future Accounts.” (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

English former footballer David Beckham poses at his newly unveiled Hollywood Walk of Fame star during a ceremony in Hollywood, Calif., on June 12, 2026. (Lisa O'Connor / AFP via Getty Images)

English former footballer David Beckham poses at his newly unveiled Hollywood Walk of Fame star during a ceremony in Hollywood, Calif., on June 12, 2026. (Lisa O'Connor / AFP via Getty Images)

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