1. Trump Signs Appropriations Bill, Ending Partial Government Shutdown – On February 3, local time, Trump signed the government appropriations bill in the Oval Office, ending the partial government shutdown.
2. Criticized by Major Republican Donor: His Approach is Unseemly!
—Ken Griffin, founder of hedge fund Citadel, accused members of the Trump administration of enriching his family. He stated, "This administration made absolute mistakes in choosing decisions or paths that have greatly benefited the families of government members." According to OpenSecrets data, Griffin donated tens of millions of dollars to Republican political groups during the recent presidential election.
3. "Not Surprised" by Russian Attack on Kyiv – The White House stated on Tuesday that although Trump claimed he persuaded Putin to temporarily halt the attacks, he was "not surprised" by Russia's large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
4. Two Friction Incidents Preceded US-Iran Talks, But Negotiations Continue
—Trump stated that negotiations with Iran continued this week, and Iran is willing to take action. Earlier, the US claimed to have shot down an Iranian drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. Other reports indicated that Iranian armed speedboats attempted to stop a US oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz but failed.
5. Speaks with British Prime Minister Starmer – The British government stated that Prime Minister Starmer spoke with US President Trump this afternoon local time. Starmer and Trump acknowledged the strategic importance of Diego Garcia.
6. Meets with Colombian President Petro to Discuss Combating Drug Trafficking
On February 3, local time, Trump met with Colombian President Petro at the White House. They discussed combating drug trafficking, economic cooperation, and the regional situation. The meeting lasted nearly two hours.
7. Hopes the New York Times Will Close
Trump posted on social media: Why hasn't the fake news outlet, The New York Times, corrected its false reporting on corruption and anti-Semitism at Harvard? They never do fact-checking or verifying. I expect to see their circulation plummet and eventually be forced to close.
8. Urges Americans to Put the Epstein Case Aside
—Trump said on Tuesday that Americans should put the Epstein case aside. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said, "Now that nothing else has come out about me except the conspiracy that Epstein and others plotted against me, I think it's time for the country to perhaps focus on other things."
