1. Iran reportedly plans to propose a response to US demands – Trump stated that Iran plans to submit a proposal aimed at responding to US demands, but the specifics of the proposal are currently unclear. Iran has not yet responded.
2. Speaks with Netanyahu
—After Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made his first public statement. In a video address, he said, "I had a very good conversation with President Trump on the Iran issue."
3. Sending personnel to Pakistan for talks
— At the start of a press conference, US Defense Secretary Hegsays emphasized one of the Trump administration's main war objectives: "Ultimately, Iran will not possess nuclear weapons." Trump has not yet decided whether to achieve this through diplomatic means or a military strike.
4. No decision yet on how to ensure Iran does not possess nuclear weapons
— At the start of a press conference, US Defense Secretary Hegsays emphasized one of the Trump administration's main war objectives: "Ultimately, Iran will not possess nuclear weapons." Trump has not yet decided whether to achieve this through diplomatic means or a military strike.
5. Extends Shipping Exemptions to August
—The Trump administration extended shipping exemptions under the Jones Act for 90 days, which aims to facilitate the transport of oil, fuel, and fertilizer within the United States. This decision extends the existing exemptions, originally set to expire on May 17, by approximately three months, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to transport cargo between U.S. ports until mid-August.
6. Buys Large Amounts of Bonds in March
—According to a financial disclosure report, Trump conducted dozens of bond transactions in March, totaling millions of dollars. There were 175 transactions, the vast majority of which were purchases, with only 11 sales. These transactions were almost entirely bonds, but appear to have included some bank stocks as well.
7. Re-criticizes Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs
—Trump: Those people and companies that have been taking advantage of our country for decades are now getting back $159 billion, all because of the terrible and absurd ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on tariffs. They only needed to add half a sentence, "The U.S. does not have to return what it has already paid," and our country would have gained an extra $159 billion.
8. Border Asylum Application Ban Ruled Illegal – A U.S. federal appeals court ruled that Trump's executive order suspending border asylum applications was illegal and blocked the policy's implementation.
9. Lawsuit Against the Treasury and IRS Faces Challenges – Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department has been challenged by the court. U.S. District Judge Katherine Williams stated that given Trump's actual influence over both sides, the case's lack of "genuine adversarial contention" is questionable.
