White House responds to Trump's 'quiet piggy' remark

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.

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.

Freed Israeli hostages met with President Trump at the White House, expressing gratitude for his involvement in their release. During the ceremony, they shared their experiences of survival and resilience, highlighting the emotional impact of their ordeal.

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.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, described as a 'communist', will meet President Trump on Friday. This characterization reflects the ongoing political tensions as Mamdani prepares to take office in New York City.

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.

After President Donald Trump accused several Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified his remarks. Leavitt stated that Trump did not intend to execute the lawmakers who urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders. This clarification follows widespread outrage from Democrats regarding Trump's comments.