Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

President Donald Trump expressed his desire to see Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene return to politics, despite her recent announcement of resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026, following a breakdown in loyalty with Trump and the Republican Party. Trump suggested that Greene should take a rest after her exit from the political scene.

A leaked European Union peace proposal suggests that Ukraine should retain its military forces and keeps the possibility of NATO membership open, contrasting sharply with a 28-point peace plan proposed by former President Trump, which has faced criticism for its perceived bias towards Russia.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described recent peace talks regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Geneva as 'probably the most productive and meaningful meetings so far,' highlighting a positive shift in diplomatic engagement. Rubio emphasized the significance of these discussions in the ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict.

President Donald Trump has escalated tensions in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations by accusing Ukrainian leaders of exhibiting 'zero gratitude' for U.S. support. This statement comes as the Trump administration pushes for Ukraine to accept a controversial 28-point peace plan aimed at resolving the conflict that has persisted since Russia's invasion nearly four years ago.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has aligned with President Trump in advocating for the elimination of the Senate's filibuster rule, citing the recent government shutdown as a significant issue caused by Senate Democrats. Bessent emphasized that the American public is emerging from a prolonged and damaging shutdown, which he attributes to the obstructionist tactics of the opposition party.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faced criticism from the left following his meeting with President Donald Trump, which was described as 'weak' by a Democratic strategist. The meeting, characterized by a cordial tone, marked their first face-to-face encounter amid previous tensions and discussions on key issues affecting New Yorkers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that he does not have an urgent matter to discuss with President Donald Trump and will engage in conversation when it is deemed appropriate.

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed his characterization of President Donald Trump as a 'fascist' during an NBC interview, just days after a cordial meeting at the White House where they discussed cost-of-living issues. Mamdani emphasized the importance of acknowledging political disagreements despite the friendly atmosphere of their recent interaction.