1. Phone Call with the Mexican President – Trump: Held a very productive phone conversation with Mexican President Sheinbaum, with discussions largely focusing on the border, combating drug trafficking, and trade. A follow-up call will occur soon, ultimately leading to an in-person meeting. 2. Renewed Criticism of Powell, Urging Rate Cuts – Trump: Powell is once again "too late" in refusing to cut rates, despite having no justification for keeping them so high. We deserve the lowest interest rates globally. The Fed should enact significant rate cuts immediately! 3. Claims Putin Agreed to a One-Week Ceasefire – Trump: Given the record-breaking cold weather, I requested Putin to hold fire; parties are negotiating territorial issues. Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire. 4. Plans to Reopen Venezuelan Airspace – Trump stated that, following discussions with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the U.S. plans to reopen Venezuelan airspace. 5. Advanced Announcement of Fed Chair Nominee Timing – Trump announced he would reveal his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair this morning (Beijing time tonight). Previously planned for next week, he also remarked that interest rates should be 2 to 3 percentage points lower. He indicated the new Chair choice would not be a major surprise. 6. Warsh Secretly Meets with Trump – Sources revealed that former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh met with Trump at the White House on Thursday. The Trump administration is preparing to confirm his appointment as Fed Chair. 7. Plans for Dialogue with Iran – Amid escalating tensions, Trump plans to engage in dialogue with Iran. "We currently have many large, powerful warships heading towards Iran; it would be best if we didn't have to use them." 8. Proposed Tariffs on Nations Supplying Oil to Cuba – Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and establishing a procedure to impose tariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise provide petroleum to Cuba. 9. Seeks $10 Billion Claim Against Government Agencies – Trump is suing the IRS and the Treasury Department, seeking $10 billion in damages due to the leak of his tax returns. 10. Threatens Additional Tariffs on Canadian Aircraft – Trump, citing Canada's refusal to certify Gulfstream aircraft, announced the revocation of certification for Canadian-made aircraft in the U.S. and threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft. 11. Reaches Funding Deal with Democrats – Trump and Senate Democrats reached a deal aimed at preventing a prolonged shutdown for most government departments. This move is intended to ease fierce disputes surrounding the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 12. Government Shutdown Outcome Revealed Tonight – Trump: Does not know if the government will shut down, is working with Congress. The final outcome regarding a government shutdown will be known tonight (local time). 13. Defense Secretary Says Prepared to Execute Any Decision on Iran – U.S. Defense Secretary Hagesses stated that the U.S. military is prepared to carry out any decision Trump makes regarding Iran. 14. Other Topics from Cabinet Meeting – Trump again praised the rising stock market and asserted that U.S. steel production has surpassed Japan's. He also commented that tariffs could have been higher and that current levels are quite polite. He expressed a hope that housing prices do not fall. Regarding power stations, he stated that a grid is unnecessary. 15. Signs Executive Order to Combat Drugs – Trump signed an executive order to fight drug addiction and opioid abuse, calling it the "Great American Recovery Plan."