1. Trump claims Senate has advanced a new version of the Farm Bill, stating it will ultimately pass with Republican support.
2. Trump signs executive order opening land to hunters and fishermen. Trump: I signed an executive order opening millions of acres of federal land to our great hunters and fishermen.
3. Confirmed to sign Russia sanctions bill.
—According to the Associated Press: A White House official confirmed Trump plans to sign a Russia sanctions bill. The exact signing date is unclear, but it will take time for the bill to be finalized and sent to the White House.
4. Trump says war with Iran is nearing a critical juncture, decision on whether to resume large-scale strikes.
—Trump stated the war with Iran is nearing a critical juncture, and he will soon decide whether to resume large-scale military action. In an interview with Axios, Trump said, “I have a big decision to make, whether to go in and destroy them (the Iranian regime) or not. It’s a big decision, anything can happen.”
5. Trump announces major progress on plans to establish a base in Poland.
—Trump: Plans to establish a US military base in Poland have made major progress. If the plan is finalized, the base location will be announced soon, marking a "historic step" for the US-Polish alliance.
6. Withdrawal of Lance Schroyer's Nomination to Head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
—On September 17, local time, Trump withdrew his decision to nominate former Oklahoma State Trooper Lance Schroyer to head the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
7. US-Mexico Reportedly Close to Trade Agreement
—According to Politico, citing a source and a US official, Trump spoke with Mexican President Sinbaum on Wednesday, and the two sides are close to reaching a trade agreement on issues related to the USMCA. The source described the call as "mediocre," noting that some new issues emerged during the discussions, adding some volatility to the negotiations, but the specific new issues and the parties proposing them are unclear.
8. Considering Meeting with Venezuelan Interim President During UN General Assembly
—According to Axios, Trump is planning to meet with Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez for the first time as early as next week. Sources say the talks may take place during the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump plans to discuss the situation in Iran with Gulf leaders concurrently and hopes to arrange a meeting with Rodriguez.
9. Mocking the President's "Vague Power": Trump joked to hunters and fishing enthusiasts in the White House Rose Garden that he could "ban fishing" and "completely bankrupt" the CEO of outdoor retail giant Bass Pro Shops if he wanted. "The power of that position is simply amazing!" "I think I would do that... just for a day or two, until he calls me and says, 'Please, Mr. President, please.'"
10. Trump and Warsh's Harmonious Relationship Survives Rate Hike, But Harmony Is Hard to Maintain: Nick Timuraos, senior Federal Reserve monetary policy reporter for the Wall Street Journal, wrote that Trump has consistently criticized the Federal Reserve for keeping interest rates too high, but after the Fed raised rates this week, he claimed that he had approved of the decision during a call with Fed Chairman Warsh a few days before the decision. According to sources, Trump's call with Warsh was unexpected for many of the president's close advisors. This "truce" clearly indicates that Warsh has temporarily reversed the previous tensions between the White House and the Federal Reserve, which had viewed the latter as an adversary. The risk is that this situation may only last until the Fed raises interest rates again.
