Trump Warns Iran of 'Very Bad Things' Amid Nuclear Talks and Fed Nominee Discussion

Trump's Warning to Iran

• ⚠️ President Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran's Supreme Leader, stating he should be "very worried" ahead of upcoming nuclear talks.
• ⚡ Trump declared that if Iran attempts to restart its nuclear program or build a new site, the US will "do very bad things to you."
• 🚢 An armada has been sent to the Middle East, with Trump considering its use if peace talks with Iran falter.

US-China Relations and Trade

• 🤝 President Trump discussed China's stance on Iran and the war in Ukraine during a call with China's Xi Jinping.
• 🌍 The US, European Commission, and Japan are forming a new trading bloc for rare earth minerals to counter China's current control of about 70% of the market.
• ❓ It is unclear if these rare earth mineral discussions were part of the conversation between Trump and Xi.

Federal Reserve and Economic Policy

• 🏦 President Trump expects his nominee for Federal Reserve Chairman, Kevin Warsh, to cut interest rates.
• 💼 Warsh would not have received the job if he had indicated an intention to raise interest rates.

Border Security and Immigration

• 🛂 DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen visited Arizona to address border security.
• 📉 A Quinnipic poll indicates that only 34% of voters approve of ICE's immigration enforcement, with 58% wanting Nielsen replaced.
• 🤔 Nielsen reflected on her experience, suggesting a need for a "softer touch" while still maintaining toughness.