Key Takeaways
- President Trump met with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani, maintaining a warm tone despite past political attacks and differing views.
- Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress after President Trump withdrew his endorsement.
- The Trump administration plans expanded covert operations in Venezuela, despite significant public opposition to military action.
- Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals was terminated due to alleged fraud networks funneling money to al-Shabaab.
Deep Dive
- President Trump met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Monday, November 24th, 2025, exhibiting a surprisingly warm tone after previous attacks.
- Mamdani described the meeting as productive, focusing on New York City's affordability crisis.
- Mamdani reaffirmed his belief that Trump is a fascist and a threat to democracy, yet stated their conversation focused on city issues.
- Trump expressed confidence in Mamdani's ability and reiterated he would deploy the National Guard to New York City if necessary for safety.
- Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 5th, 2026.
- The resignation occurred one week after President Trump withdrew his endorsement following Greene's questioning of his "America First" foreign policy stance.
- Greene cited self-respect and a desire to avoid a difficult primary against Trump as reasons for her departure.
- President Trump posted on Truth Social, calling her "Marjorie Traitor Brown" and suggesting her resignation was due to plummeting poll numbers.
- President Trump told reporters he advised Congresswoman Greene to resign, claiming she would not have survived a primary challenge.
- Trump stated the resignation would take effect mid-term, impacting the House's Republican majority.
- He claimed to get along with everyone and, despite previous criticism, stated he would always appreciate Greene's service.
- Senator Alyssa Slotkin warned the military about disobeying potential illegal orders from President Trump concerning Venezuela, a warning Trump labeled "sedition."
- Slotkin clarified her concerns were about "legal gymnastics" and the murky definition of an illegal order, not awareness of specific illegal commands.
- A CBS News/YouGov poll showed 70% of Americans oppose military action in Venezuela.
- The Trump administration is reportedly planning to expand covert operations in Venezuela, following recent U.S. military strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats.
- President Trump terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals in Minnesota.
- The decision was based on a report alleging large-scale fraud networks in Minnesota tied to money flows benefiting al-Shabaab.
- Governor Tim Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar criticized the move, calling it a broad targeting of a community and a political distraction.