Americans are feeling the pain of the affordability crisis: ‘There’s not any wiggle room’

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed his previous criticisms of President Donald Trump, labeling him a despot and fascist, despite a recent cordial meeting at the White House where they discussed collaborative efforts for the city.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed his previous criticisms of President Donald Trump, labeling him a 'fascist' during an interview on NBC News, despite describing their recent White House meeting as 'productive.' The meeting focused on issues of affordability and public safety in New York City.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reiterated his belief that President Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy following their meeting in the Oval Office, where they discussed various city issues. Despite previous tensions, Mamdani expressed a willingness to collaborate with Trump on agendas beneficial to New Yorkers.

Michail Chkhikvishvili, known as 'Commander Butcher', pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn court to a series of planned violent acts, including bombings and a plot to distribute poisoned candy to children dressed as Santa Claus in New York City. His actions reflect a disturbing trend of extremist behavior among far-right groups in the U.S.

Danielle Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, has publicly condemned President Donald Trump for labeling the victims' fight for transparency regarding Epstein's files as a 'hoax.' This statement follows Trump's recent signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the release of unclassified records related to Epstein by the Department of Justice.

One week before Thanksgiving, President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the White House to address rising food costs and affordability issues affecting Americans. Trump announced the rollback of tariffs on over 200 food products, including staples like bananas and beef, as prices continue to climb. This meeting highlights the urgency of the cost of living crisis as the holiday approaches.

President Donald Trump signed legislation this week to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, aiming to enhance transparency regarding the handling of Epstein's criminal activities. Additionally, Trump welcomed New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House, marking a week filled with significant meetings.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani expressed his openness to exploring alternatives to raising taxes on the wealthy or businesses to fund his proposed initiatives, following discussions with Governor Kathy Hochul, who has shown skepticism towards tax increases.