What has Trump been busy with in the past 24 hours?

date
22/08/2025
1. Trump signs executive order to establish National Design Studio - Trump signed an executive order to launch the "Design America" initiative, establishing the National Design Studio aimed at enhancing the usability and aesthetics of federal digital and physical services. 2. Controversial remarks on Russia-Ukraine conflict: "Without striking Russian mainland, Ukrainian military will be defeated" - Trump stated on Thursday that Ukraine must continue to attack Russia in order to have a chance of winning. He said, "It is very difficult, if not impossible, to win a war without striking the invading country." White House press secretary Levy later stated, "The President simply stated an observation, which happens to be a fact." 3. Visiting the front lines of law enforcement in Washington, Trump delivers pizza and hamburgers to officers - Trump visited the United States Park Police facility in the Anacostia community of Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Trump promised to request funding from Congress for road repairs and other cleanup efforts. He also delivered pizza and hamburgers to law enforcement officers and National Guard members. Trump previously mentioned patrolling with law enforcement and the military, but returned directly to the White House after the visit. 4. Trump lashes out at New York State Attorney General, calling for her resignation - On the 21st, the New York State Appeals Court overturned a judgment against Trump for civil fraud that resulted in a fine of about $500 million. Trump celebrated on social media, saying, "Today we achieved a major victory, defeating the completely corrupt and incompetent New York State Attorney General Letitia James, as well as the equally incompetent New York State judge she controls. Letitia James should be ordered to resign! 5. Government plans to use $2 billion from the "Chip Act" funds to purchase critical minerals - According to sources, the Trump administration is considering reallocating at least $2 billion from the "Chip Act" funds to support critical minerals projects and increase Commerce Secretary Lutnick's influence in strategic industries. 6. Justice Department officials urge Powell to dismiss Cook - A senior Justice Department official wrote to Federal Reserve Chairman Powell on Thursday, stating that the Justice Department plans to investigate board member Cook and urging Powell to remove Cook from the board. Justice Department official Ed Martin wrote in the letter, "I urge you to remove Ms. Cook from the board. Take action today, or it will be too late!"