NPR polling shows trouble for Republicans

The Coast Guard has updated its harassment manual to classify swastikas, nooses, and other hate symbols as prohibited. This change comes in response to criticism regarding previous classifications that appeared to downgrade the seriousness of these symbols.

A bipartisan group in the House is considering a ban on lawmakers trading individual stocks. This initiative aims to enhance accountability among members of Congress and address public concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest.

NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake reported on the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The meeting is significant as it marks a shift in their relationship, previously characterized by criticism, towards a potential partnership.

Virginia Representative Eugene Vindman has called on President Trump to release the transcript of a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that took place after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Vindman emphasized that both the Khashoggi family and the American public have a right to know the details of the conversation.

The U.S. has announced a boycott of South Africa's G20 summit, leading to heightened diplomatic tensions and uncertainty surrounding the global event. This decision has sparked controversy and criticism, impacting the summit's agenda and participation.

The nuclear submarines approved by President Trump during his meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung may bolster public confidence in South Korea amid concerns over military control changes. This development could also bring Seoul closer to pursuing its own nuclear weapons program.

The Supreme Court is convening privately to discuss President Trump's birthright citizenship order, which asserts that children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporarily present parents are not American citizens. This order has been blocked by lower courts, raising significant legal questions about citizenship rights in the United States.

President Trump's federal immigration crackdown is set to expand to New Orleans next week, with 250 troops participating in operations aimed at arresting 5,000 individuals. The operation, named 'Swamp Sweep,' will be led by Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, according to The Associated Press.