Morning news brief

Senators Mitch McConnell and Roger Wicker criticized President Trump's proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, labeling it as a reward for Russian President Vladimir Putin and harmful to U.S. interests. The 28-point plan, developed in collaboration with Moscow, aims to resolve the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe but has raised significant concerns among U.S. lawmakers.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. requested the CDC to reverse its long-standing position that vaccines do not cause autism, as reported in an interview with The New York Times. The CDC has now altered its website to suggest that the link between vaccines and autism is being studied, raising concerns about the reliability of the agency's information.

Rep. Jason Crow (Colo.) reported a social media post by former President Trump to the U.S. Capitol Police, which suggested that six Democratic lawmakers should face punishment 'by death' for alleged sedition. Crow's office described the post as 'intimidating, threatening, and concerning,' noting an increase in threats against lawmakers following Trump's statement on Truth Social.

During a recent visit to the White House, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was interrupted by President Trump while responding to a question about Mamdani's previous comment labeling Trump a fascist. This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between the two figures as they prepare for Mamdani's upcoming term.

JD Vance has claimed that Canada's immigration policies have led to a decline in living standards, which he argues are now lower than those in the U.S. and Britain. He presented data suggesting that high immigration levels are responsible for this downturn in quality of life.

The Fox News Politics newsletter reports on the upcoming meeting between former President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This meeting is expected to focus on issues such as affordability and public safety in New York City, reflecting the ongoing political dynamics in the region.

President Trump met with Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office following weeks of heated exchanges. Mamdani described the meeting as productive, indicating a willingness to collaborate despite their previous political tensions.

President Trump has announced the removal of several tariffs on goods imported from Brazil, a move that is expected to alleviate rising grocery prices in the U.S. This decision was discussed by NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans on Meet the Press NOW.