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Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
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Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor

From PBS NewsHour · () English

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  • President Donald Trump awarded the Artemis II NASA crew the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in Houston.
  • The crew completed a 10-day mission around the moon earlier this year.
  • The event occurred as Trump's popularity faces challenges ahead of November elections, with his stance on a costly conflict evolving.

President Donald Trump honored the Artemis II NASA crew on Friday in Houston, presenting them with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. The crew successfully completed a 10-day mission orbiting the moon earlier this year. The ceremony took place as Trump navigates political challenges, with a costly conflict impacting his popularity ahead of critical November elections for his party. Trump's rhetoric regarding the conflict has shifted; he recently stated he is "not in a hurry" to re-engage Iran in negotiations. He expressed confidence in Iran's internal struggles, noting they are "not paying their troops" and are "in deep trouble." Trump told reporters Thursday that the U.S. is "not looking to meet or anything" with Iran. The article also includes a statement emphasizing the importance of a free press in a healthy democracy and encouraging support for trusted journalism and civil dialogue.

They're not paying their troops. They're in deep trouble. They have very, very little capacity.

— Donald TrumpTrump's assessment of Iran's internal situation.
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