1. Federal Reserve: According to reports, Hassett's nomination for the US Federal Reserve met with some resistance within the Trump campaign. Some Trump allies think Hassett's relationship with the president is too close. 2. Cannabis industry: Trump said on Monday he is considering issuing an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a decision that could reshape the marijuana industry, mitigate criminal penalties, and free up billions of dollars in research funding. 3. Combating drug trafficking: Trump signed an executive order on Monday classifying fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction,” a move that greatly expands the US government's authority to crack down on illegal traffic in this synthetic opioid. He said, “Drug cartels will be listed as enemies of the United States.” 4. Russian-Ukrainian conflict: In response to questions from reporters at the White House on the afternoon of December 15, local time, Trump said that the agreement aimed at ending the Russian-Ukrainian conflict was “closer to reaching than ever before.” He said, “I have talked to Putin recently; I have spoken directly with Putin.” The Kremlin said, “The last time Putin spoke Mandarin with Trump was on October 16.” 5. Israel: Trump said, “I have always had a good relationship with Netanyahu.” He said Israel's attack on Hamas officials in Gaza is being investigated. Earlier, there were reports that the White House had sent a harshly worded secret message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing that Israel killed a senior Hamas military commander last weekend, in violation of the cease-fire agreement brokered by Trump. 6. United Kingdom: According to reports, at a time when Washington is increasingly dissatisfied with the progress of trade negotiations with London, the US has suspended implementation of the “Technology Prosperity Agreement” with Britain. 7. BBC: US President Trump formally sued the BBC for $5 billion, accusing the “Panorama” documentary of constituting defamation. 8. White House Ballroom Renovation: The US Heritage Conservation Organization sued President Trump and several federal agencies last week to stop the ongoing White House ballroom renovation project. The Trump administration responded in a court document on the 15th that the project concerned “national security” and must be carried out.

1. Federal Reserve: According to reports, Hassett's nomination for the US Federal Reserve met with some resistance within the Trump campaign. Some Trump allies think Hassett's relationship with the president is too close. 2. Cannabis industry: Trump said on Monday he is considering issuing an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a decision that could reshape the marijuana industry, mitigate criminal penalties, and free up billions of dollars in research funding. 3. Combating drug trafficking: Trump signed an executive order on Monday classifying fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction,” a move that greatly expands the US government's authority to crack down on illegal traffic in this synthetic opioid. He said, “Drug cartels will be listed as enemies of the United States.” 4. Russian-Ukrainian conflict: In response to questions from reporters at the White House on the afternoon of December 15, local time, Trump said that the agreement aimed at ending the Russian-Ukrainian conflict was “closer to reaching than ever before.” He said, “I have talked to Putin recently; I have spoken directly with Putin.” The Kremlin said, “The last time Putin spoke Mandarin with Trump was on October 16.” 5. Israel: Trump said, “I have always had a good relationship with Netanyahu.” He said Israel's attack on Hamas officials in Gaza is being investigated. Earlier, there were reports that the White House had sent a harshly worded secret message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing that Israel killed a senior Hamas military commander last weekend, in violation of the cease-fire agreement brokered by Trump. 6. United Kingdom: According to reports, at a time when Washington is increasingly dissatisfied with the progress of trade negotiations with London, the US has suspended implementation of the “Technology Prosperity Agreement” with Britain. 7. BBC: US President Trump formally sued the BBC for $5 billion, accusing the “Panorama” documentary of constituting defamation. 8. White House Ballroom Renovation: The US Heritage Conservation Organization sued President Trump and several federal agencies last week to stop the ongoing White House ballroom renovation project. The Trump administration responded in a court document on the 15th that the project concerned “national security” and must be carried out.