President Trump said he would meet with Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday at the New York mayor-elect’s request

The White House recently posted a cartoon on social media depicting Greenlandic mush teams, which has drawn criticism for its association with neo-Nazi and white supremacist imagery. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the use of racially charged language by the Trump administration.

Two pivotal Senate Republicans, Josh Hawley and Todd Young, have withdrawn their support for a war-powers resolution that aimed to limit President Trump's military authority in Venezuela, following assurances from officials that there are no plans for U.S. ground troops in the country. This decision comes amid Trump's criticism of five GOP senators who previously sided with Democrats on the issue.

Senate Republicans defeated a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Trump's military actions in Venezuela, following a reversal by Senators Josh Hawley and Todd Young, who had previously supported the measure. This decision allows Trump to continue military operations without congressional oversight.

Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a war powers resolution that aimed to restrict President Trump's military actions in Venezuela, with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote of 51-50. This decision follows a previous vote where five Senate Republicans had supported advancing the measure, indicating a shift in party dynamics.

Deputy Mayor Julie Su has been tasked by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead an initiative aimed at reducing excessive fees and regulations affecting small businesses in New York City, with recommendations expected within the year.

A California court has allowed the state's new congressional redistricting plan, approved by voters in November, to proceed, potentially enabling Democrats to gain five additional House seats. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges from Republicans regarding the redistricting process.

The U.S. has begun evacuating some personnel from a military base in Qatar as President Trump contemplates potential military action against Iran. This precautionary measure reflects heightened tensions in the region, particularly in light of recent developments involving Iran's airspace closure and ongoing geopolitical instability.

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) has been contacted by the Department of Justice regarding his participation in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers, which encouraged military personnel to refuse illegal orders following President Trump's controversial military actions in the Caribbean.