1. Extending the TikTok ban again – Trump signed an executive order extending the grace period for the TikTok ban for the fourth time, this time by three months, until December 16th. 2. Arriving in the UK for a state visit – Trump's plane landed in t

2025-09-17

1. Extending the TikTok ban again – Trump signed an executive order extending the grace period for the TikTok ban for the fourth time, this time by three months, until December 16th. 2. Arriving in the UK for a state visit – Trump's plane landed in the UK on the 16th local time. This is Trump's second visit to the UK in two months, following his previous visit in July. 3. Speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi – Trump stated that he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to ease tensions between the two economies amid friction over tariffs and New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil. 4. Speaking with Ursula von der Leyen – He discussed strengthening joint efforts with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to increase economic pressure on Russia through additional measures. 5. Inviting Netanyahu to the US – Netanyahu stated that US President Trump invited him to meet with him at the White House on September 29th. This will be the fourth meeting between the two countries since the start of Trump's second term. 6. First Batch of Weapons Aid to Ukraine Approved -- Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the Trump administration's first batch of allied-funded weapons aid to Ukraine has been approved and may be shipped soon. This marks the first time the United States and its allies have used a new mechanism, utilizing funds from NATO countries, to provide weapons to Ukraine from U.S. stockpiles.