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NYC Policing: Mamdani Reaffirms 35,000-Officer Force in High-Stakes White House Meeting
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's first Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump turned into an unusual political moment Friday, as the two men publicly navigated past attacks while outlining areas of potential cooperation on affordability and public safety. The exchange, which included Trump interrupting a reporter's question about whether Mamdani still believed he was a "fascist," quickly became one of the most discussed political clips of the week. 
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's first Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump turned into an unusual political moment Friday, as the two men publicly navigated past attacks while outlining areas of potential cooperation on affordability and public safety. The exchange, which included Trump interrupting a reporter's question about whether Mamdani still believed he was a "fascist," quickly became one of the most discussed political clips of the week. -
Trump’s Praise of Mamdani Sparks GOP Revolt as Conservatives Warn of ‘Normalizing Communism’
Former President Donald Trump's unexpected praise of New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has triggered an intense backlash within the Republican Party, fracturing GOP messaging just as the 2026 midterm cycle accelerates. Former President Donald Trump's unexpected praise of New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has triggered an intense backlash within the Republican Party, fracturing GOP messaging just as the 2026 midterm cycle accelerates. -
White House Sparks Outrage After Leavitt Defends Trump’s ‘Piggy’ Remark as ‘Frankness’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ignited a wave of backlash across Washington this week after defending President Donald Trump's decision to call Bloomberg correspondent Catherine Lucey "piggy," framing the remark as evidence of transparency rather than disrespect. 
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ignited a wave of backlash across Washington this week after defending President Donald Trump's decision to call Bloomberg correspondent Catherine Lucey "piggy," framing the remark as evidence of transparency rather than disrespect. -
Trump Sparks Outrage After Calling Reporter ‘Piggy’ on Air Force One Amid Epstein Questions
Aboard Air Force One, former President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy after directing a personal insult at Bloomberg reporter Jennifer Jacobs during a press exchange dominated by questions surrounding newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. The interaction, captured on video and circulated widely online, showed Trump leaning forward, pointing at Jacobs and saying, "Quiet. Quiet, piggy." The remark prompted immediate backlash from press advocates and political commentators. 
Aboard Air Force One, former President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy after directing a personal insult at Bloomberg reporter Jennifer Jacobs during a press exchange dominated by questions surrounding newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. The interaction, captured on video and circulated widely online, showed Trump leaning forward, pointing at Jacobs and saying, "Quiet. Quiet, piggy." The remark prompted immediate backlash from press advocates and political commentators. -
Senate Set to Advance Epstein Records Release Bill to President Trump
Congress moved swiftly this week to compel the Justice Department to release the long-shielded Jeffrey Epstein investigative files, sending a bipartisan bill to President Donald Trump as pressure mounts over the scope of federal records tied to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and individuals named throughout the probes. The Senate, acting with unanimous consent, agreed to approve the House-passed legislation as soon as it formally arrives Wednesday morning, clearing the path for Trump-who has said, "I'm all for it"-to sign the measure into law. 
Congress moved swiftly this week to compel the Justice Department to release the long-shielded Jeffrey Epstein investigative files, sending a bipartisan bill to President Donald Trump as pressure mounts over the scope of federal records tied to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and individuals named throughout the probes. The Senate, acting with unanimous consent, agreed to approve the House-passed legislation as soon as it formally arrives Wednesday morning, clearing the path for Trump-who has said, "I'm all for it"-to sign the measure into law. -
Trump’s £65 Million Bond Buying Spree Raises Conflict-of-Interest Concerns as Portfolio Swells to 175 Trades
President Donald Trump executed a rapid series of bond purchases beginning in late August, accumulating at least £65 million ($82 million) in municipal and corporate debt during a six-week span, according to federal disclosures. The filings, submitted under the Ethics in Government Act, outline more than 175 transactions between August 28 and October 2, and have triggered new scrutiny over how the president's investment activity intersects with policy decisions made by his administration. 
President Donald Trump executed a rapid series of bond purchases beginning in late August, accumulating at least £65 million ($82 million) in municipal and corporate debt during a six-week span, according to federal disclosures. The filings, submitted under the Ethics in Government Act, outline more than 175 transactions between August 28 and October 2, and have triggered new scrutiny over how the president's investment activity intersects with policy decisions made by his administration. -
Western Agencies Probe Alleged ‘Sex War’ by Putin and Xi to Steal High-Level Defense Intelligence - Report
U.S. counterintelligence officials are investigating new claims that Russia and China have expanded covert operations targeting American nuclear, defense and artificial-intelligence programs, relying not on cyberwarfare but on human seduction. The allegations, first reported by RadarOnline, describe a coordinated "honeytrap" campaign linking operatives tied to Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping with efforts to extract sensitive information from Western scientists, engineers and government personnel. 
U.S. counterintelligence officials are investigating new claims that Russia and China have expanded covert operations targeting American nuclear, defense and artificial-intelligence programs, relying not on cyberwarfare but on human seduction. The allegations, first reported by RadarOnline, describe a coordinated "honeytrap" campaign linking operatives tied to Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping with efforts to extract sensitive information from Western scientists, engineers and government personnel. -
Trump Faces Fresh Health Scrutiny After Reports He ‘Nodded Off for 20 Minutes’ at White House Event
President Donald Trump is confronting renewed questions about his health and stamina after reports from the Washington Post and The Daily Adda described the President appearing to doze off for nearly 20 minutes during a White House event focused on weight-loss drugs. The incident, now circulating widely on social media, prompted critics to label him "Dozy Don," escalating speculation about whether the 78-year-old President can sustain another presidential run through 2028. 
President Donald Trump is confronting renewed questions about his health and stamina after reports from the Washington Post and The Daily Adda described the President appearing to doze off for nearly 20 minutes during a White House event focused on weight-loss drugs. The incident, now circulating widely on social media, prompted critics to label him "Dozy Don," escalating speculation about whether the 78-year-old President can sustain another presidential run through 2028. -
Epstein Email Release Sparks “GOP: Guardians of Pedophiles” Billboard in Los Angeles as Political Fight Deepens
A towering billboard accusing Republicans of shielding sexual predators went up in Los Angeles this week, appearing just hours after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released more than 20,000 pages of emails and records from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. The sign, reading "GOP: Guardians Of Pedophiles," quickly circulated across TikTok and X in a viral clip that thrust Epstein's ties to political figures-most notably President Donald Trump-back into the national spotlight. A towering billboard accusing Republicans of shielding sexual predators went up in Los Angeles this week, appearing just hours after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released more than 20,000 pages of emails and records from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. The sign, reading "GOP: Guardians Of Pedophiles," quickly circulated across TikTok and X in a viral clip that thrust Epstein's ties to political figures-most notably President Donald Trump-back into the national spotlight. -
Trump Administration Fails to Block House Vote on Epstein Records After Bipartisan Revolt
President Donald Trump's attempt to prevent a congressional vote on disclosing federal files tied to Jeffrey Epstein collapsed Tuesday, after a bipartisan petition surpassed the 218 signatures required to force action on the House floor. The failure capped a day of frantic White House lobbying, internal divisions, and a rare public rebuke of the administration's influence. 
President Donald Trump's attempt to prevent a congressional vote on disclosing federal files tied to Jeffrey Epstein collapsed Tuesday, after a bipartisan petition surpassed the 218 signatures required to force action on the House floor. The failure capped a day of frantic White House lobbying, internal divisions, and a rare public rebuke of the administration's influence.
