1. Trump Plans to Ease Some Steel and Aluminum Tariffs – Trump plans to reduce tariffs on some steel and aluminum products to alleviate the “affordability crisis” for Americans. Countries including the UK, Mexico, Canada, and EU member states may benefit from this move.
2. Orders Ordered to Deploy Second Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East – Sources say the USS Ford aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean to the Middle East. This is the second US aircraft carrier deployed to the region, reflecting Washington’s increasing military pressure on tensions such as the Iranian nuclear issue.
3. Warning Iran “Must” Reach an Agreement – Trump said on Thursday that the US “must” reach an agreement with Iran and hopes the two sides will reach an agreement within the next “month or so.” “We have to reach an agreement, or things will get very bad, very bad,” Trump said.
4. New Round of US-Russia Talks to be Held Next Week – Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov said that Russia, the US, and Ukraine will hold a new round of talks next week. The specific date and location will be announced later by Russia. 5. Further Easing of Sanctions Against Venezuela – White House energy officials stated that the Treasury Department will further ease sanctions against Venezuela this week. U.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated that dozens of U.S. companies are considering entering Venezuela.
6. Announcement of Gaza Reconstruction Fund and International Stabilization Force Plan – U.S. officials: President Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar funding plan for Gaza next week at the first meeting of the Peace Commission. He will also announce that several countries have pledged to send thousands of soldiers to join the stabilization force and provide updates on the international stabilization force in Gaza.
7. Secret Delivery of Thousands of Starlink Terminals to Iran – According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration secretly delivered thousands of Starlink terminals to Iran last month following the regime's crackdown on demonstrations. The report states that Trump was aware of these deliveries, but it is unclear whether he or someone else directly approved the plan.
8. Increased Pressure on Israeli President to Pardon Netanyahu – Trump has increased pressure on the Israeli president, urging him to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Trump said President Herzog should be ashamed not to approve the pardon.
9. Claims good relations with Venezuela—Trump said on Thursday that billionaire energy entrepreneur and Republican donor Harry Sargeant III has no authority to act on behalf of the United States, and called US-Venezuela relations “extraordinary.”
10. Withdraws “Greenhouse Gas Hazard Designation”—Trump announced the formal withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 “Greenhouse Gas Hazard Designation,” saying the move would save $1.3 trillion in regulatory costs.
11. Halts Mass Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
—White House border czar Tom Homan said on Thursday that President Trump has agreed to end the mass federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota. This operation, which sparked nationwide outrage following the shooting deaths of two American citizens, is marking a significant retreat.
12. Comments on Commerce Secretary’s Visit to Epstein Island—US President Trump: I was unaware of Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s visit to Epstein Island. I have not discussed the matter with Lutnick.
13. Trial date set for defamation lawsuit against BBC – Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is scheduled to go to trial in February 2027, one of several lawsuits he has filed since returning to the White House.
