NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani says he’ll work with Trump ‘to make life more affordable’ despite policy clashes

Saudi Arabia's $1 trillion investment pledge to the U.S. is seen as a significant economic commitment, but experts caution that much of this funding is theoretical and may take years to actualize. The deal's potential impact on markets remains uncertain as the promised funds exist largely on paper.

Mark Epstein, brother of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealed that his brother spoke with former President Donald Trump after the 2016 election. Mark stated that Jeffrey mentioned Trump's surprise victory, indicating that it was unexpected for many, including Trump himself.

A new Fox News poll indicates that President Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point during his second term, with 76% of respondents expressing negative views about the economy. Many voters attribute rising grocery and housing costs to the president's policies, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction.

A task force established by the Trump administration has proposed changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) but has not recommended its elimination. The FEMA Review Council, primarily composed of Republicans, was created to assess the agency's operations and suggest reforms. This development reflects ongoing efforts to reshape FEMA amid criticisms of its performance during recent disasters.

Over 2,000 Starbucks employees are participating in a strike across more than 65 US cities, supported by politicians like Zohran Mamdani. The unionized workers are threatening to make this strike the largest and longest in the company's history, urging customers to avoid Starbucks locations. In response, Starbucks has stated that most of its cafes remain operational and expressed disappointment over the strike initiated by Starbucks Workers United.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for an investigation into the private funding of the new White House ballroom, expressing concerns over potential corruption. As the leading Democrat on the Senate banking committee, she described the ballroom as a 'golden crime scene' and urged the next Department of Justice to trace the funding to determine if any crimes were committed.

Donald Trump reposted an article regarding a video released by six Democratic lawmakers, who are military veterans, urging military personnel to ignore unlawful orders. Trump criticized these lawmakers, suggesting they should face severe consequences for their actions.

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his gratitude on Instagram to President Donald Trump after visiting the White House, thanking him for the warm hospitality during his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.