Today's Trump news

date
12/12/2025
1. Peace Plan: White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt confirmed on the 11th that President Trump has received the latest version of the 20-point "peace plan" negotiated between Ukraine and several European countries. The Ukrainian and European sides hope to discuss this plan with the United States in Paris this weekend, but have not yet received confirmation from the US side. 2. Venezuela: When asked whether the US actions against Venezuela following the detention of a Venezuelan oil tanker were still focused solely on the drug issue, President Trump stated that the US measures involved "far more than just drugs" and claimed that Venezuela is sending a large number of criminals to the United States. In his response, Trump further hinted at the possibility of expanding US actions beyond the sea to land, but did not provide specific details. 3. Artificial Intelligence: Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence policy, stating that the United States needs a central authorization agency for approving artificial intelligence. Trump made the remarks at a White House event. Trump's artificial intelligence affairs chief, David Sacks, stated that the executive order gives the US tools to counter various state regulations on artificial intelligence. 4. Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict: Thai Prime Minister Anutin announced that he would have a phone call with US President Trump later in the day to discuss the latest round of border conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia. 5. India: Indian Prime Minister Modi stated that he had a phone call with US President Trump on Thursday. New Delhi hopes that Washington will reduce the 50% tariffs imposed on some key export goods from India. 6. Tax Reduction Policy: The US Department of the Treasury plans to increase the amount of tax savings for businesses under the Trump administration and expand the scope of tax reduction policies in the research and development sector for enterprises. 7. Marijuana Regulation: Informed sources revealed that the US government is expected to push for a significant relaxation of federal marijuana regulations, lowering the regulation of marijuana and its derivatives to the level of some common prescription painkillers and other drugs. Media cited sources familiar with the matter saying that on the 10th, Trump discussed this plan with House Speaker Mike Johnson in the Oval Office. 8. Land Protection Policy: Trump signed several congressional bills on Thursday local time aimed at abolishing land protection policies from the Biden administration that had restricted energy development activities in federal lands in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and three western states. 9. ESG: Trump has ordered the US Securities and Exchange Commission to review ESG rules.