Donald Trump-related activity tracking.
2025
Dec13
Trump announced he will soon choose a new Federal Reserve chair, with Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett as leading candidates. Trump prefers Warsh and has discussed interest rate cuts with him. He expects the new chair to consult him on rate decisions and aims for rates at 1% or lower within a year.
Dec12
President Trump is set to issue an executive order on cybersecurity, aiming to centralize AI regulation under federal control to maintain U.S. leadership in AI and prevent states from creating disparate rules.
Wedbush analysts claim Trump's AI executive order is a major boon for big tech companies like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Meta, as it aims to prevent states from enacting laws that hinder U.S. global AI dominance.
President Trump reportedly plans to advocate for reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III substance, easing federal regulations. This move could impact the cannabis industry by expanding research access and increasing profits for licensed businesses. The reclassification would not legalize or decriminalize marijuana but signals a major shift in cannabis policy.
President Trump signed an executive order to establish a federal 'single rule' for AI, limiting state regulatory powers and aiming to position the U.S. as a global leader in AI.
President Trump signed an executive order to prevent states from creating their own AI regulations, aiming to establish a national regulatory framework instead. This move is intended to support emerging technologies and maintain the U.S.'s leadership in the global AI sector.
Donald Trump's involvement in the proposed sale of Warner Bros. Discovery is raising concerns about political influence in corporate mergers, potentially affecting antitrust reviews and reshaping the media landscape.
Trump has ordered the SEC to review ESG rules, potentially altering regulations related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental, social, and governance factors.
A recent AP poll shows a significant drop in President Trump's approval ratings on economic and immigration issues. Only 31% of American adults approve of Trump's handling of the economy, down 9 percentage points since March. Support for his handling of crime and immigration has also fallen to 43% and 38%, respectively. However, Trump's overall approval rating remains at 36%, down 6 percentage points since March.
President Trump signed an executive order to strengthen regulation of the proxy advisory industry, aiming to restore public confidence in the sector.
Dec11
Trump will push to relax federal restrictions on marijuana.
Trump is considering attending a meeting on Saturday, expressing frustration over the slow progress in Ukraine-Russia ceasefire negotiations.
US President Trump announced he will sign a significant AI-related agreement, emphasizing a unified federal regulation to maintain US leadership in AI and avoid the need for state-by-state approvals.
The White House announced that President Trump has expressed respect for both companies bidding for Warner Bros.
President Trump claims that tariffs have generated hundreds of billions in revenue, asserting that the U.S. is respected again as a nation.
U.S. tariff revenue in November fell slightly to $30.76 billion from October's $31.35 billion, marking the first decline since Trump's tariff policy implementation. This decrease is attributed to the temporary suspension of tariffs on grocery items and the exclusion of certain goods from the tariff list.
U.S. President Donald Trump has challenged banking practices related to digital assets, leading the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to release a report. The report reviews the practices of major U.S. banks from 2020 to 2023, highlighting restrictions on controversial industries. Banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup are noted for setting higher entry barriers. The OCC warns of potential penalties for illegal 'de-banking' and may refer cases to the Attorney General, though specific legal violations remain unclear.
Dec10
IBM's CEO Arvind Krishna has requested U.S. President Trump to reduce control over certain countries, aiming to facilitate IBM's international business operations.
President Trump stated that the U.S. should achieve GDP growth of over 3% or 4%.
President Trump announced that the approval for factory construction will occur in the coming weeks.
