Slotkin: ‘Security situation’ has changed since Trump sedition accusations

Former President Donald Trump granted Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally status as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged nearly $1 trillion in U.S. investments, establishing new defense partnerships. This move has reignited discussions about the U.S.-Saudi relationship, particularly in light of past controversies surrounding the crown prince.

The Trump administration's proposal to open new offshore drilling sites in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico has sparked significant backlash from Florida Republicans, who are voicing strong opposition to the plan. Local political leaders are particularly concerned about the environmental implications of increased drilling in the region.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House, where he reiterated his belief that Trump is a 'fascist' despite describing the meeting as cordial. The discussion focused on affordability and public safety for New Yorkers, highlighting the need for collaboration amid political tensions.

Trump's trade representative stated that the $2,000 tariff revenue payments to American families will not contribute to inflation, addressing concerns surrounding these one-time checks. This assertion comes as revenues from tariffs continue to rise.

The recent analysis highlights contrasting strategies employed by former President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump during government shutdowns, both of which were primarily centered around the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. While Obama aimed to make the shutdown's impact palpable to the American public, Trump focused more on the political dynamics within Washington.

A CNN panel discussion escalated when Abby Phillip and Ben Ferguson debated the implications of a video released by Democratic lawmakers urging military personnel to disobey unlawful orders from President Trump. The video has sparked significant controversy, with Trump labeling the lawmakers' actions as 'seditious' and calling for severe consequences.

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senator Amy Klobuchar criticized former President Trump's proposed 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, asserting that it is excessively favorable to Russia and lacks accountability for Russian actions in the ongoing conflict. Klobuchar's remarks reflect growing concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding the implications of the plan for Ukraine's sovereignty.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House, where he reiterated his belief that Trump is a 'fascist' and 'despot.' Despite this, Mamdani viewed the meeting as an opportunity to collaborate on issues affecting New Yorkers.