1. Agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Sees Biggest Price Cut in History
—Trump announced an agreement with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, under which the two companies will sell their GLP-1-containing drugs to the Medicare & Medicaid program at $245 per month. After reimbursement, some patients will only have to pay $50 per month out-of-pocket.
2. Major Update to Critical Minerals List: Copper, Silver, and Uranium Added
—The Trump administration on Thursday added 10 minerals to its list of minerals critical to U.S. economic and national security, bringing the total to 60. These include copper, as well as uranium, boron, lead, phosphates, potash, rhenium, silicon, and silver, which can be enriched for use as fuel in nuclear reactors.
3. Meeting with Central Asian Leaders: Laying the Foundation for Critical Mineral Cooperation
—Trump hosted the leaders of five Central Asian countries at the White House on Thursday for the first time, holding a meeting within the C5+1 framework. Trump explicitly listed "critical minerals" as a core area of cooperation, seeking to diversify the procurement of critical minerals.
4. "Disastrous Ruling" on Tariffs to Trigger Plan B; No New Tariffs Announced During Supreme Court Hearing
—Trump: If the Supreme Court case on tariffs doesn't go well, a second plan will be needed. We can do other things, but it will be slower. No new tariffs will be announced during the Supreme Court hearing.
5. First Public Acknowledgment that Tariff Costs "May" Be Shared by American Consumers
—President Trump made a major shift in his rhetoric on Thursday, acknowledging that American consumers have paid higher prices for imported goods due to the tariffs he imposed.
6. Government Officials Clarify to Congress: No Plans to Strike Venezuela
—According to CNN, citing sources, Trump administration officials clarified to members of Congress that there are currently no plans to strike Venezuela and that there is no legal basis to support an attack on land targets. However, one official stated that they are seeking new opinions from the Justice Department to circumvent Congress, and policy is subject to change.
7. Bill to Prevent Trump from Using Military Force Against Venezuela Without Congress Rejected
—On the afternoon of November 6th local time, the US Senate rejected a bill by a vote of 51 to 49 that would have prevented President Trump from launching military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization.
8. $100 Billion Deal Reached with Uzbekistan, Covering Multiple Key Industries
—Trump: A trade and economic agreement has been reached with Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan will purchase and invest nearly $35 billion over the next three years, and this amount will exceed $100 billion over the next ten years, covering multiple key US industries, including critical minerals.
9. Responding to Modi's Invitation, Plans to Visit India Next Year
—Trump stated that at Modi's invitation, he plans to visit India next year. He indicated that the trip might take place next year, but declined to provide a specific timetable. Trump stated that India has essentially stopped buying Russian oil and expressed optimism about trade negotiations.
10. Consultations with Multiple Countries on the Abraham Accords
—Trump: We are consulting with multiple countries on the Abraham Accords. Kazakhstan was the first country to join the Abraham Accords during my second term, and many other countries are trying to join.
11. Reveals Iran Has Been "Privately Inquiring" About Lifting Sanctions
—On Thursday evening local time, Trump told reporters at the White House: "Iran has been asking if the sanctions can be lifted. They are under extremely heavy sanctions from the United States, which makes it impossible for them to do what they want to do. I'm open to hearing about it and seeing what happens, but I'm open to it."
12. Comments on Pelosi's Retirement: Great News, She's an Evil Woman
—Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, 85-year-old Democrat Nancy Pelosi, announced that she will not run for re-election in 2026. Trump expressed his "pleasure" that day, noting that Pelosi's retirement was a great thing for the United States, adding, "I think she's an evil woman."
13. The Trump administration finalizes flight reduction plan, ordering a 10% cut—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce domestic flights by 4% daily, starting at 6:00 AM on the 7th.
The reduction will increase to 6% on the 11th, 8% on the 13th, and finally to 10% on the 14th.
