Trump task force expected to propose changes to FEMA but doesn’t recommend eliminating it: Reports

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the United States has requested to join the Group of 20 (G20) summit after initially stating it would boycott the event. Following a change of mind from the Trump administration, Ramaphosa indicated that the summit is now working on logistics to accommodate the U.S. participation in the two-day event.

Donald Trump and JD Vance were reportedly not invited to the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, which was attended by various US dignitaries. Notably absent were former Presidents Obama and Clinton, highlighting ongoing divisions within the Republican Party and the Cheney family's tensions with Trump.

Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is facing accusations of misappropriating FEMA funds to finance her congressional campaign. The allegations involve a scheme to divert $5 million in disaster relief intended for victims of natural disasters.

The Trump administration has canceled several citizenship ceremonies in New York, citing unmet legal requirements. This decision has raised concerns among state lawmakers, who view it as an obstruction to the naturalization process.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for an investigation into the private funding of the new White House ballroom, expressing concerns over potential corruption. As the leading Democrat on the Senate banking committee, she described the ballroom as a 'golden crime scene' and urged the next Department of Justice to trace the funding to determine if any crimes were committed.

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his gratitude on Instagram to President Donald Trump after visiting the White House, thanking him for the warm hospitality during his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday. Despite previous tensions between the two, Mamdani aims to address the affordability crisis affecting working New Yorkers during this meeting.

Rep. Greg Steube plans to censure Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over allegations of a $5 million FEMA fraud scheme linked to her 2021 campaign funding. The accusations suggest misuse of disaster relief funds intended for victims, raising serious ethical concerns.