1. Nominates US Special Envoy to Belarus – Trump: I am pleased to announce that John Coale has been nominated as the US Special Envoy to Belarus.
2. Gains Support from Some Democrats – On Sunday evening local time, the Senate passed a procedural motion by a vote of 60 to 40, advancing the bill to end the government shutdown.
3. Requires States to Withdraw Full Food Aid
The US Department of Agriculture issued a memorandum on Saturday requiring states to “immediately withdraw” any measures providing full funding for November food aid. However, a US appeals court ruled that the Trump administration must provide full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
4. Reaches “Financial Protection” Agreement with Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated after talks with US President Trump that Hungary has reached a “financial protection” agreement with Washington to protect the Hungarian economy and public finances.
5. Tariffs Will Provide Most Americans with at Least $2,000 in Subsidies
US President Trump stated that tariff revenue can be used to provide at least $2,000 in subsidies to most Americans. Bessant indicated that the "tariff revenue subsidy" could be achieved through tax cuts in the landmark economic policy bill passed earlier this year.
