1. Claims Venezuelan Airspace Should Be Closed
—US President Trump issued a directive on social media, warning airlines and pilots to avoid Venezuelan airspace. “Please treat the airspace over and around Venezuela as completely closed,” Trump wrote in a social media post.
2. Trump Trade Takes a Hit
—A year after Trump’s return to the White House, the “Trump trade,” once a market darling, is suffering a major blow. Assets betting on his strong performance during his presidency have plummeted, causing significant losses for many investors.
3. US Hovercraft Deployed to Puerto Rico Coast
—On November 29, local time, the US Navy operated off the southern coast of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. The US military has deployed hovercraft off the Puerto Rican coast, and various military helicopters are unloading equipment at local US military bases.
4. Launches Dedicated Website to Rebut Media Reports
—The White House launched a new section on its official website to strongly condemn “biased” media reporting. The Trump administration listed news reports it opposes, marking the latest escalation of its attacks on American journalism. 5. Demands Venezuelan President Maduro step down
—According to a report in the Wall Street Journal on November 29, US President Trump directly threatened Venezuelan President Maduro during a recent phone call, stating that if Maduro refuses to step down voluntarily, the US will consider other measures, including military force.
6. Agreement reached with Northwestern University—Northwestern University reached an agreement with the Trump administration to pay the government $75 million to resolve complaints about alleged discrimination against the university and to restore federal research funding.
7. Pressures the Supreme Court on tariffs—Trump urged the US Supreme Court to rule in his favor on tariffs and reiterated that high import tariffs make the US economy “stronger.”
