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The U.S. Special Envoy for Syria: Discussed developments in Aleppo and reiterated commitment to supporting ceasefire efforts and ensuring the peaceful withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces.

The U.S. Special Envoy for Syria: Reaffirmed that joint efforts will continue to implement the road map aimed at ending the crisis in Suwayda and stabilizing southern Syria.

U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Kerr: Met with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi. Minister Safadi and I discussed the latest developments in the Syrian Arab Republic in the context of our continued cooperation.

US Secretary of State Rubio: The United States supports the brave people of Iran.

Consumer Bankers Association: We look forward to working with the government to ensure Americans have access to the credit they need.

Consumer Bankers Association: However, there is evidence that a 10% interest rate cap would reduce credit availability. If the cap were implemented, it would only force consumers to switch to less regulated and more expensive alternatives.

Well-known hedge fund manager Bill Ackman: U.S. President Trump’s call to cap credit card interest rates at 10% is “a mistake.”

NASA: Plans to carry out the separation and docking of the SpaceX "Crew-11" mission team and the International Space Station no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on January 14.

U.S. President Trump: Starting January 20, 2026, as President of the United States, I will require the implementation of a one-year cap on credit card interest rates, with interest rates not exceeding 10%.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Any tariff refunds may be gradually issued over weeks, months, or even a year.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: We see almost no tariffs being passed on to American consumers in the form of higher prices.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: If the U.S. Supreme Court rules against the Trump administration (tariff policy), the Treasury Department has enough funds to pay for any tariff refunds.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: The goal of mortgage repurchases is to roughly match the maturity size of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) on the Fed's balance sheet.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: As long as people can prove the source of funds, scrutiny of overseas transfers will not affect legal remittances.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Monday's G7+ finance ministers meeting will include Australia; India is also invited to participate.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Mortgage buybacks will boost earnings for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: The goal of mortgage repurchases is to roughly match the maturity size of residential mortgage-backed securities on the Fed's balance sheet.

US President Trump: (Venezuela opposition leader) Machado will arrive in Washington on Tuesday or Wednesday. Machado may have ties to regime operations in Venezuela.

US President Trump: Looking forward to meeting with the President of Colombia in the near future.

US President Trump: If Iran starts "killing people," the United States will intervene. But that doesn't mean ground troops will be sent.