Trump commutes prison sentence for former private equity executive David Gentile

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responded to President Trump's accusations of incompetence regarding fraud in the state, particularly defending the Somali community against Trump's attacks. Walz's comments came during a press interaction where he was questioned about his responsibility for the alleged fraud.

President Donald Trump has invited the families of two National Guard members involved in a shooting incident near the White House to the White House, following the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and the critical injury of 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, and has prompted widespread mourning and vigils in West Virginia.

President Donald Trump has made a last-minute appeal to Tennessee voters to support Republican candidate Matt Van Epps in the upcoming special election on December 2, while criticizing Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn, claiming she 'hates Christianity.'

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly demonizing the Somali migrant community in the state during an appearance on NBC’s 'Meet the Press.' Walz emphasized the contributions of Somali individuals in various professions and called for constructive dialogue instead of divisive rhetoric.

President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of David Gentile, a former private equity executive convicted of defrauding investors in a $1.6 billion scheme. Gentile had begun serving a seven-year sentence before this decision was made public, marking another instance of Trump's clemency actions in white-collar crime cases.

Mourners gathered at a West Virginia high school to honor Sarah Beckstrom, a National Guard member who was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Washington, D.C. last week. Beckstrom was remembered as a caring individual who dedicated her life to helping others, leaving a profound impact on her community.

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) expressed concerns regarding a reported follow-up strike on two survivors of an initial U.S. attack in the Caribbean in September, suggesting it could constitute a war crime. In an interview with ABC News, he stated, 'I think it's very possible there was a war crime committed.'

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) expressed confidence that the Senate will vote on extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before the end of the year, stating that the outcome depends on Republican support. This statement was made during an appearance on CNN's 'State of the Union.'