1. Preparing for a New Military Strike Against Iran
—According to sources, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Trump administration was still preparing for a new military strike against Iran. As of that afternoon, no final decision had been made regarding whether to launch the strike. Trump posted on social media that due to "special circumstances related to government affairs," he would be unable to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding this weekend.
2. Reportedly "Marginalizing" Netanyahu
—According to the New York Times, two Israeli defense officials stated that Israel has been thoroughly marginalized by the Trump administration, with its leaders almost entirely excluded from the decision-making circle of the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. US officials familiar with Trump's thinking stated that, in fact, Trump believes Netanyahu is someone who needs to be restrained in resolving the conflict.
3. Says Warsh Will Limit the Fed's Forward Guidance
—Trump: Warsh will lead the Fed starting today, and I hope Warsh will do his job independently and excellently. Warsh will limit the Fed's forward guidance. Warsh will have the full support of the government. The stock market rise shows they like Warsh.
4. Iran Plots to Assassinate Trump's Eldest Daughter
—According to the New York Post, a terrorist trained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has targeted Ivanka Trump, the eldest daughter of Donald Trump, for assassination. The terrorist is reportedly plotting this retaliatory act to avenge Trump's removal of his mentor.
5. Reportedly Dissatisfied with Director of National Intelligence
—US Director of National Intelligence, Ivanka Gabbard, has resigned. US media reports indicate that Gabbard was effectively "forced out" by the White House. She had been marginalized within the White House's national security decision-making system, and in recent months, Trump had expressed considerable dissatisfaction with her and considered a replacement. Gabbard had long opposed US government intervention in foreign military affairs and disagreed with Trump on the Iranian nuclear issue.
6. Mandating Foreigners to Return Home to Apply for Green Cards
—Zach Caller, a spokesperson for US Citizenship and Immigration Services, stated in a statement on Friday: "From now on, foreign nationals temporarily residing in the United States who wish to obtain a green card must return to their home country to apply, unless there are exceptional circumstances."
