Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with officials in Lisbon, Portugal, today.

Secretary Rubio will discuss strategies to strengthen defense, economic development, and technology cooperation. Lajes Air Base in Portugal’s Azores is an important logistical and refueling hub for U.S. and NATO military operations in the Atlantic. The U.S. Air Force 65th Air Base Wing is based at Lajes Field.

The Treasury Department is expanding the reach and capabilities of its Do Not Pay program, which seeks to support federal agencies and federally funded state programs in preventing fraudulent payments. Secretary Scott Bessent said that his department is “using better data, stronger controls, and advanced technology to stop fraud and improper payments before money goes out the door.”

As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…

• For Secretary Rubio to receive God’s direction as he discusses defense, economic development, and technology cooperation with Portuguese leaders.
• For President Trump to seek the Lord as he makes foreign and domestic policy decisions.
• For Secretary Bessent to be prudent in his administration of the Do Not Pay program and oversight of fraud prevention in the Treasury Department.