1. Criticism of Powell for High Rates – Trump stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to leave, and there is a hardliner within the Fed, asserting that interest rates are too high. 2. Preparing New Investigation into Drug Pricing – According to the Financial Times, the Trump administration is intensifying its attacks on U.S. trading partners concerning drug pricing and is preparing a new investigation to lay the groundwork for a new wave of tariffs. Trump has repeatedly complained that other countries pay less for drugs than the U.S. and indicated he would take trade action against nations that refuse "equality." 3. Reiterated Agreement with India to Reduce Russian Energy Imports – President Trump emphasized that India will gradually decrease its oil purchases from Russia, claiming, for the second consecutive week, that he has communicated directly with Indian Prime Minister Modi on this matter. 4. Close to Reaching Trade Agreement with India – Three insiders revealed that India and the U.S. are nearing a long-stalled trade agreement, which may reduce existing tariffs on Indian exports from punitive levels of 50% to between 15% and 16%. 5. Warning Hamas Over Agreement Violations – Trump stated on the 21st that several U.S. allies have indicated that if Hamas continues to violate agreements with the U.S., they will respond with "strong force into Gaza" to "discipline Hamas." Trump stressed that he has asked countries and Israel to delay actions, hoping Hamas will "make the right decision," or else the response will be "swift, severe, and brutal." 6. Response to Postponed Meeting with Putin – When asked why the meeting with Russian President Putin in Hungary was postponed, Trump stated he did not wish to engage in a "futile meeting." He noted that he has not made a final decision about the meeting, which he hoped to have in Budapest as soon as possible. 7. Stalled Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Conflict – Trump's latest peace initiatives appear to have encountered setbacks, as Russia launched multiple drone and missile strikes against Ukraine, targeting several areas including the capital, Poltava region, and residential and energy infrastructure in southern Zaporizhzhia. The port city of Izmail on the Danube was also attacked. 8. Leading Oversight of Ukraine's 12-Point Peace Plan – Sources indicate that several European countries are collaborating with Ukraine to develop a 12-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict with Russia along the existing front lines. The proposal's execution will be overseen by a "Peace Committee" led by Trump. 9. Plans to Replenish 1 Million Barrels of SPR Due to Low Oil Prices – According to U.S. Energy Department officials, the Trump administration plans to procure 1 million barrels of crude oil for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to take advantage of declining oil prices and replenish this understocked reserve. 10. Refusal to Meet with Democrats – Trump declined the request from Democratic congressional leaders for a meeting on Tuesday, stating that he would not meet unless the government shutdown ends. The U.S. government shutdown has now lasted three weeks. 11. Seeking $230 Million Compensation from DOJ – Trump indicated he "might" seek $230 million in compensation from the Department of Justice he leads, citing damage from previous investigations against him. He argued that he deserves compensation but added that he would donate the money or use it for renovations to the White House. 12. Providing Weapon-Grade Plutonium to Nuclear Companies – The U.S. has granted energy companies the opportunity to access nuclear waste, which can be converted into fuel for advanced reactors, aiming to break Russia's control over the uranium supply chain. This initiative is part of the Trump administration's latest efforts to boost the nuclear energy sector, as demand for electricity in the U.S. grows for the first time in decades. 13. Supporting Negotiations for Kazakhstan's Tungsten Mine Resources – According to insiders, the Trump administration is involved in negotiations with Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund to assist an American company in obtaining rights to one of the world's largest undeveloped tungsten mines. 14. Plans to Allocate $3 Billion to Farmers – The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration plans to distribute over $3 billion in aid to American farmers, which had been frozen due to the government shutdown, as part of efforts to help the agricultural sector cope with the negative impacts of Trump's tariffs.