1. Trump Issues Warnings Regarding Potential Iranian Assassination Attempt
—In an interview with the New York Post on Friday, Trump stated that if Iran successfully carried out its assassination plot, he would launch an unprecedented bombing campaign against Iran. Trump also warned on social media that 1,000 missiles were locked onto and aimed at Iran, and that thousands more were ready to be deployed if the Iranian government dared to take action.
2. Demands Iran Cease Attacks on Ships
—According to Axios, the Trump administration demanded that Iran issue a public statement by Saturday at the latest, confirming that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and promising to cease firing on commercial vessels. US officials stated that if Iran refuses these demands, the US has warned of further action.
3. Claims US Agrees to Continue Negotiations with Iran, Iran Says It Has Rejected
—Trump posted on his RealSocial social media account on the 10th that Iran wanted to continue "negotiations" with the US, and that the US had agreed to continue negotiations. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei stated that Iran had never requested negotiations with the US, but agreed to allow mediators to visit Iran.
4. Trump Changes His Motto: Gordi Howe Bridge to Open on May 27
—Trump announced on social media on May 10 that the Gordi Howe Bridge, connecting Michigan and Ontario, will open on May 27. He had previously stated he would block its completion.
5. Announces $250 Billion Micron Investment in US Chip Manufacturing—Trump stated on social media that Micron is accelerating its spending in the US, planning to invest $250 billion to manufacture memory chips domestically.
6. Plans to Ease Export Restrictions on the UAE—The Trump administration plans to ease export restrictions on the UAE, allowing UAE companies to continue purchasing advanced AI chips from Nvidia, AMD, and Cerebras Systems.
7. Additional Sanctions Imposed on Iran
—The US Treasury Department announced on May 10 that it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Iran following its recent attack on merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. These sanctions target Iranian banker and businessman Ali Ansari, based in Dubai, UAE, and 13 other individuals and entities.
8. Threatens not to sign housing bill
—US President Trump: I will not sign the housing bill that has been fully approved by Congress and sent to the White House, in protest against the Senate's inability to pass the Save America Act, which has a 97% approval rating among Republicans and is also very high among non-political Democrats.
9. Will move forward with sanctions bill against Russia—Market news: Four US senators say they have reached an agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with sanctions bill against Russia.
10. "Empty" US Election Assistance Committee—The White House confirmed on the 10th that President Trump has dismissed two incumbent members of the US Election Assistance Committee. The White House statement did not give a specific reason for Trump's move.
11. Releases more UFO documents—The US Department of Defense released 40 documents related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) on the 10th. This is the fourth batch of related documents released by the US Department of Defense at the request of President Trump since May of this year.
