US politics
Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing, detention of student
Mamdani has previously criticized Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, in particular his use of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, along with the president's policies towards Israel.
‘Tax the Jews’ chants break out at event held by Jewish mayor of San Francisco
Laura Loomer, Jewish conservatives sound alarm over Tucker Carlson’s White House access
The Democrats need a nominee with a backbone on Israel issues - editorial
White House defends Trump calling a female reporter 'piggy'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said American voters re-elected Trump for his frankness and that reporters should appreciate his openness in answering questions.
Republicans must address Nazi problem among Gen Z conservatives, Trump ally Laura Loomer says
Laura Loomer said that a failure to do so could lead to a Democratic blue wave in the 2026 midterms and pave the way for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to take the White House in 2028.
Trump to meet NYC mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday
Mamdani told reporters earlier this week that his team had reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting. According to Trump, "We have agreed that this meeting will take place [...] on Friday."
Trump signs bill approving Epstein files release after failed White House vote slowdown
Reuters reported that the administration lobbied senators to slow-walk the vote on the Epstein files while Trump publicly insisted he had nothing to hide.
New York police commissioner credited with crime drop to stay on under Mamdani
Mayor-elect Mamdani announced that Commissioner Jessica Tisch would be staying on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Mamdani apologized to the city's police for previous criticism.
US Justice Department will release Epstein files within 30 days, Bondi says
The release may not be comprehensive, but Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department will "encourage maximum transparency.
Trump administration announces steps in dismantling Education Department
It will "streamline federal education activities on the legally required programs, reduce administrative burdens, and refocus programs and activities to better serve students and grantees."
Jewish Parkland survivor runs for Congress, says leaders who ‘won’t support genocide’ needed
Kasky’s position that Israel is committing genocide is unlikely to go over with his possible constituents, who reside in one of America's most Jewish congressional districts.
Trump approval falls as Americans fault him on costs and Epstein case
"What we're seeing is probably the biggest test of his presidency in terms of his grip on the Republican Party," said Mike Ongstad
Lone US Republican rep. votes against releasing Epstein files as Senate weighs bill
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana) was the sole vote against the House measure requiring the release of the unclassified records on sex criminal Jefferey Epstein.
