1. Announced talks between Israeli and Lebanese leaders – On Wednesday, Trump announced that discussions between Israel and Lebanon would commence on Thursday. He stated he is "trying to create a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon."
2. Renewed threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure – Trump reiterated threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure but added that he "hopes it doesn't come to that."
3. Reiterated threat to dismiss Powell – Trump stated he would remove Federal Reserve Chair Powell if Powell remains in his position after his term expires. He also indicated he does not plan to drop the investigation into Powell.
4. Expressed support for Warsh, suggested rates may fall under his leadership – Trump said he hopes Warsh will be confirmed at next week's Fed Chair nomination hearing. He suggested that interest rates could decline if Warsh takes office.
5. Issued permits to boost US-Canada oil transport – On Wednesday, Trump signed several pipeline permits, including one for a new pipeline, aimed at enhancing the transport of crude oil and petroleum products between the United States and Canada.
6. Discussed AI risks: Anthropic threat not systemic – When asked about banks and AI risks, Trump stated that the threat from Anthropic is not systemic. He remarked that artificial intelligence could potentially make the banking system great.
7. Plans to submit "American Arch of Triumph" proposal – White House Press Secretary Levitt announced that Trump and the Department of the Interior will submit plans to construct an "American Arch of Triumph" to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
8. Shared another "Jesus embrace" image, continuing spat with the Pope – On Wednesday, Trump posted a picture of Jesus embracing him, as the war of words between his administration and the Pope showed no signs of abating.
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