1. Preparing for a new round of military strikes against Iran – According to informed sources, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Trump administration was preparing for a new round of military strikes against Iran that day. As of the afternoon, no final decision had been made regarding whether to launch the strikes. Trump stated on social media that due to "special circumstances related to government affairs," he would be unable to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding this weekend.
2. Accused of "marginalizing" Netanyahu – According to The New York Times, two Israeli defense officials stated that Israel had been completely sidelined by the Trump administration, with its leaders almost entirely excluded from the decision-making circle regarding the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations. U.S. officials familiar with Trump's thinking indicated that, in fact, Trump believed Netanyahu was the one who needed to be restrained in resolving the conflict.
3. Stated that Warsh would limit the Federal Reserve's forward guidance practices – Trump: Warsh will lead the Federal Reserve starting today, and I hope he can work independently and perform excellently. Warsh will limit the Federal Reserve's forward guidance practices. Warsh will receive the full support of the government. The stock market is rising, indicating that they like Warsh.
4. Iran's plot to assassinate Trump's eldest daughter – According to The New York Post, a terrorist trained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps listed Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka, as an assassination target. The terrorist planned this retaliatory action to avenge the death of his mentor, whom Trump had eliminated.
5. Accused of dissatisfaction with the Director of National Intelligence – U.S. Director of National Intelligence Gabbard resigned, and American media revealed that Gabbard was effectively "forced out" by the White House. Gabbard had been marginalized within the White House's national security decision-making system. In recent months, Trump had expressed dissatisfaction with her and considered replacements. Gabbard had long opposed U.S. government military interventions abroad and held differing views from Trump on the Iran nuclear issue.
6. Mandating foreigners to return to their home countries to apply for green cards – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Zack Kaller stated in a declaration on Friday: "From now on, foreigners temporarily residing in the United States who wish to obtain a green card must return to their home country to apply, unless there are special circumstances."
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