Jan. 6 defendant is pardoned a second time over gun conviction

President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, indicating a willingness to negotiate and collaborate. This meeting could signify a potential thaw in relations between the Republican president and the Democratic mayor-elect, who have previously positioned themselves as political adversaries. The meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025, in New York City.

Donald Trump has called on his fellow Republicans in Congress to support the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender. This appeal comes as part of Trump's ongoing political strategy and engagement with party members. The release of these files could potentially shed light on Epstein's connections and activities.

President Donald Trump announced that the United States may engage in discussions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This statement comes as an aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean, signaling a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy towards Venezuela. The discussions are still speculative and no formal negotiations have been confirmed.

Many Republican leaders are asserting that there is no affordability crisis and are dismissing the significant election losses experienced by the GOP in recent elections. Despite these setbacks, they maintain confidence in the party's policies and President Donald Trump's leadership. This stance reflects a broader narrative within the party that seeks to downplay any issues affecting their electoral performance.

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has criticized Donald Trump for directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Democrats linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Massie questioned whether this move is an attempt by Trump to prevent the release of Epstein's files. Both Massie and Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna are advocating for the public release of all government-held files related to Epstein.