Senate panel advances Trump’s pick to chair key crypto regulator

Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fl.), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced his support for repealing extensive sanctions on Syria, contingent upon the interim government in Damascus meeting specific conditions. President Trump is also in favor of this repeal.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into its own handling of mortgage fraud allegations against Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). A federal grand jury in Maryland has been convened to examine the circumstances surrounding the case, which raises concerns about potential influence from allies of former President Trump.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed President Trump's 'quiet piggy' remark, stating that he is 'very frank and honest' in his communications. This comment came in response to a reporter's inquiry about the meaning behind Trump's statement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the United States has assured Israel's 'qualitative advantage' in the Middle East, despite President Trump's plan to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This sale has raised concerns among Israeli and U.S. officials regarding the potential impact on Israel's military edge.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, described as a 'communist', will meet President Trump on Friday. This characterization reflects the ongoing political tensions as Mamdani prepares to take office in New York City.

A former aide to President Trump, Caroline Sunshine, stated that the White House must improve its economic messaging to avoid significant Republican losses in the upcoming midterm elections. She emphasized the urgency of this course correction on the social platform X, warning that failure to act could jeopardize the party's performance next November.

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., amid his efforts to address local crime. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb ruled against the deployment, marking a setback for the president's attempts to send military forces to Democratic cities without local support.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump does not intend to execute Democratic lawmakers who urged U.S. military members to ignore illegal orders. This clarification follows Trump's earlier comments suggesting that the lawmakers' actions could be deemed 'punishable by death.'