White House ready to welcome 'communist' Mamdani

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.

Zohran Mamdani, the New York City Mayor-elect, is set to meet with former President Donald Trump to discuss issues of affordability and public safety. Trump pollster John McLaughlin indicated that those anticipating a contentious exchange may be disappointed, suggesting a more straightforward dialogue is expected.

A civil war is brewing within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as Zohran Mamdani opposes a member's bid to unseat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This internal conflict highlights the growing tensions among party members regarding leadership and direction.

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.

The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12-11 along party lines to advance President Trump's nomination of Mike Selig to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), an agency that will play a crucial role in regulating cryptocurrency. This decision comes as the CFTC prepares to address the growing complexities of the digital currency market.

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.

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.