1. No Objection to Temporarily Withdrawing Attorney General Nominee – US President Trump: I have no objection to temporarily withdrawing Todd Branch's nomination as Attorney General. Branch can be re-nominated after Republican Senators Cornyn and Tillis leave office.
2. Printing More Trump-Style Patriot Passports – Due to “extremely high demand,” the US State Department will issue another 250,000 Patriot passports bearing President Trump's portrait.
3. Orders Restriction on Exports of Electronic Waste Containing Critical Minerals
US President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday authorizing a halt to the export of used batteries and other electronic waste containing critical minerals. White House officials stated that this move is one of a broader initiative to promote domestic recycling and reduce reliance on critical strategic materials.
4. Announces Hamas's Agreement to Complete Disarmament, Israel to Withdraw Troops
US President Trump announced on social media that the Peace Committee reached a historic agreement to completely disarm Hamas and all armed groups in Gaza. At the same time, Israel will receive its due security guarantees, and Gaza will no longer be used as a base for “terrorist attacks.” With the completion of disarmament, Israeli troops will withdraw.
5. Trump to Send Special Envoys to Ukraine – According to the Financial Times, US President Trump says his senior advisor Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Joshua Vitkov will make their first visits to Ukraine in the coming days.
6. No Decision Yet on Allowing Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missiles
—According to the Financial Times, US President Trump said he has not yet decided whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot surface-to-air interceptor missiles, adding, "We are looking at it." Trump said his focus is on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
7. Trump to Chair Cabinet Meeting – Trump will chair a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday at 11 a.m. ET (11 p.m. Beijing time).
