Key Events (10)
President Trump met with Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, at the White House in a surprisingly cordial meeting. The two exchanged praise and discussed shared goals, marking a dramatic shift from months of traded insults between the Trump administration and the Democratic socialist politician.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican congresswoman and leading MAGA figure, announced her resignation from Congress effective January 2026. The decision came after a dramatic break with Trump, particularly over disagreements regarding the Epstein files bill, though Trump later called her resignation "great news for the country."
Western leaders at the G20 summit expressed concerns that Trump's proposed Ukraine peace plan requires significant additional work and major changes. Putin responded positively to the US-led proposal, saying it "could form the basis of a final peace settlement," raising European concerns about a one-sided deal.
New Orleans is preparing for an immigration crackdown with as many as 250 federal agents expected to descend on the city imminently, despite falling crime rates. The move is part of Trump's broader immigration enforcement agenda.
The US Justice Department is recruiting legal experts to serve as deportation judges, with Trump officials reportedly purging immigration judges whose philosophies differ from administration priorities, particularly in sanctuary cities.
US military veterans and experts have condemned Trump's politicization of the military, expressing outrage over the president accusing Democrats of "sedition" for urging soldiers to refuse illegal orders.
Teen Vogue, the progressive youth-focused magazine, is being folded into Vogue as part of broader changes in the media landscape. The closure reflects challenges facing feminist and progressive media outlets.
Trump approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, raising human rights concerns in Australia and other allies about complicity in potential rights abuses, with experts warning of issues similar to those previously raised regarding Israeli military equipment.
Conservative lawyer Daniel Suhr, head of a conservative legal group, is reportedly influencing multiple decisions by the Trump FCC, raising concerns among critics about his behind-the-scenes influence on major news network policies.
The EU and US are restarting trade talks to address sticking points remaining from a July tariff deal, with US officials expressing unhappiness at slow action on implementing the previous agreement.