U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a call with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, escalating tensions as Caracas criticized U.S. actions, highlighting ongoing diplomatic strains between the two countries.


Trump Confirms Call with Maduro, Caracas Slams US Maneuvers 

US President Donald Trump has granted clemency to a private equity executive who had served less than two weeks of a seven-year prison term for what prosecutors called a $1.6 billion scheme that cheated thousands of investors. The 59-year-old executive, identified as David Gentile, was released on Wednesday after he had reported to prison on Nov. 14.&nbsp;Gentile and his co-defendant, Jeffry Schneider, were found guilty of securities and wire fraud in August 2024 and were sentenced in May. The commutation given to Gentile does not nullify other potential penalties linked to his conviction, unlike a full pardon. Schneider, who received a six-year sentence, does not appear to have been granted clemency by Trump, according to a report by the New York Times.&nbsp;Alice Marie Johnson, Trump’s “pardon czar,” said on a social media post “, deeply grateful to see David Gentile heading home to his young children.”&nbsp;Donald Trump has utilised the unrestrained presidential clemency power to pardon the crimes of an array of white-collar criminals to make political points. This includes corruptly targeting the ongoing prosecutions of his supporters, just as he claims he was targeted.&nbsp;However, it is still not clear whether Gentile has any link with Donald Trump, as his Lawyers and Schneider's Lawyers declined to make any statement on it. Meanwhile, Gentile has not responded to a request for comment.<h3>Money was utilised for monthly distribution payments</h3>In court filings, prosecutors confirmed that Gentile and Schneider had used private equity funds over several years that were controlled by Gentile’s company, GPB Capital, to defraud 10,000 investors by misreporting the fund's performance and the source of money utilised to make monthly distribution payments.&nbsp;Over 1,000 people submitted statements highlighting their losses, according to prosecutors. “I lost my whole life savings,” one wrote and added, “I am living from check to check.”&nbsp;"Gentile and Schneider had raised approximately $1.6 billion from individual investors based on false promises of generating investment returns from the profits of portfolio companies, all while using investor capital to pay distributions and create a false appearance of success," Joseph Nocella Jr., the U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of New York, said in a statement after the sentencing in May.&nbsp;“A warning to would-be fraudsters that seeking to get rich by taking advantage of investors gets you only a one-way ticket to jail," he added.&nbsp;However, the White House official contended that prosecutors had misrepresented the business as a Ponzi scheme. The official noted that as early as 2015, GPB had informed investors that their capital could potentially be used to fund certain distributions.

Gentile and his co-defendant, Jeffry Schneider, were found guilty of securities and wire fraud in August 2024 and were sentenced in May. The commutation given to Gentile does not nullify other potential penalties linked to his conviction, unlike a full pardon. 

US President Donald Trump has granted clemency to a private equity executive who had served less than two weeks of a seven-year prison term for what prosecutors called a $1.6 billion scheme that cheated thousands of investors. The 59-year-old executive, identified as David Gentile, was released on Wednesday after he had reported to prison on Nov. 14. Gentile and his co-defendant, Jeffry Schneider, were found guilty of securities and wire fraud in August 2024 and were sentenced in May. The commutation given to Gentile does not nullify other potential penalties linked to his conviction, unlike a full pardon. Schneider, who received a six-year sentence, does not appear to have been granted clemency by Trump, according to a report by the New York Times. Alice Marie Johnson, Trump’s “pardon czar,” said on a social media post “, deeply grateful to see David Gentile heading home to his young children.” Donald Trump has utilised the unrestrained presidential clemency power to pardon the crimes of an array of white-collar criminals to make political points. This includes corruptly targeting the ongoing prosecutions of his supporters, just as he claims he was targeted. However, it is still not clear whether Gentile has any link with Donald Trump, as his Lawyers and Schneider's Lawyers declined to make any statement on it. Meanwhile, Gentile has not responded to a request for comment. Money was utilised for monthly distribution payments In court filings, prosecutors confirmed that Gentile and Schneider had used private equity funds over several years that were controlled by Gentile’s company, GPB Capital, to defraud 10,000 investors by misreporting the fund's performance and the source of money utilised to make monthly distribution payments. Over 1,000 people submitted statements highlighting their losses, according to prosecutors. “I lost my whole life savings,” one wrote and added, “I am living from check to check.” "Gentile and Schneider had raised approximately $1.6 billion from individual investors based on false promises of generating investment returns from the profits of portfolio companies, all while using investor capital to pay distributions and create a false appearance of success," Joseph Nocella Jr., the U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of New York, said in a statement after the sentencing in May. “A warning to would-be fraudsters that seeking to get rich by taking advantage of investors gets you only a one-way ticket to jail," he added. However, the White House official contended that prosecutors had misrepresented the business as a Ponzi scheme. The official noted that as early as 2015, GPB had informed investors that their capital could potentially be used to fund certain distributions.

Gentile and his co-defendant, Jeffry Schneider, were found guilty of securities and wire fraud in August 2024 and were sentenced in May. The commutation given to Gentile does not nullify other potential penalties linked to his conviction, unlike a full pardon.&nbsp;

'Lost my life savings': Trump commutes sentence of private equity executive in $1.6bn fraud case

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 30) said that the pause on asylum decisions for several foreign nationals, including Afghanistan, could remain in place for what he described as a "long time". This follows the fatal shooting of two National Guard members near the White House last week. One guard, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, was killed in the attack on November 26, and another remains in critical condition. The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the United States through a resettlement pathway for Afghans who assisted US intelligence operations during the war. Lakanwal had once been part of a CIA-supported force battling the Taliban and received asylum in April 2025. He has now been charged with first-degree murder.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-biden-let-national-guard-killer-into-us-but-docs-show-he-signed-the-asylum-papers-all-deets-inside-1764305041728">Trump says Biden let National Guard killer into US, but docs show he signed the asylum papers. All deets inside</a><h2>But how long exactly?</h2>Trump, when asked to specify how long the asylum decision pause would last, vaguely said he had "no time limit" in mind. Calling asylum seekers "no good", he told reporters, "We don't want those people." Trump then asked, "You know why we don't want them? Because many have been no good, and they shouldn't be in our country."The killing of a National Guardswoman triggered a swift and politically charged reaction from the administration. Trump has framed the shooting as proof that the US immigration system is broken. He blamed what he called loose vetting under former president Joe Biden for Lakanwal's entry to the US during the chaotic Kabul evacuation in 2021.The Department of Homeland Security said the asylum freeze applies to nationals from 19 countries that have faced travel restrictions since June. The list includes Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran and Myanmar, among others.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-beckstrom-one-of-the-national-guards-shot-near-white-house-dies-trump-says-other-soldier-in-very-bad-shape-1764290615212">Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guards shot near White House dies; Trump says other soldier ‘fighting for life’</a><h2>A permanent pause in the cards?</h2>Trump had earlier also hinted that the pause could be permanent. Shortly after the shooting, he wrote that he intended to "permanently pause" migration from what he referred to as Third World countries until the US immigration system "recovers."

Trump suggested the pause on asylum decisions for several countries could last indefinitely after a National Guard shooting near the White House. The Afghan suspect had US asylum since 2025 and now faces murder charges.


US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 30) said that the pause on asylum decisions for several foreign nationals, including Afghanistan, could remain in place for what he described as a "long time". This follows the fatal shooting of two National Guard members near the White House last week. One guard, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, was killed in the attack on November 26, and another remains in critical condition. The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the United States through a resettlement pathway for Afghans who assisted US intelligence operations during the war. Lakanwal had once been part of a CIA-supported force battling the Taliban and received asylum in April 2025. He has now been charged with first-degree murder. Also read | Trump says Biden let National Guard killer into US, but docs show he signed the asylum papers. All deets inside But how long exactly? Trump, when asked to specify how long the asylum decision pause would last, vaguely said he had "no time limit" in mind. Calling asylum seekers "no good", he told reporters, "We don't want those people." Trump then asked, "You know why we don't want them? Because many have been no good, and they shouldn't be in our country." The killing of a National Guardswoman triggered a swift and politically charged reaction from the administration. Trump has framed the shooting as proof that the US immigration system is broken. He blamed what he called loose vetting under former president Joe Biden for Lakanwal's entry to the US during the chaotic Kabul evacuation in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security said the asylum freeze applies to nationals from 19 countries that have faced travel restrictions since June. The list includes Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran and Myanmar, among others. Also read | Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guards shot near White House dies; Trump says other soldier ‘fighting for life’ A permanent pause in the cards? Trump had earlier also hinted that the pause could be permanent. Shortly after the shooting, he wrote that he intended to "permanently pause" migration from what he referred to as Third World countries until the US immigration system "recovers."

Trump suggested the pause on asylum decisions for several countries could last indefinitely after a National Guard shooting near the White House. The Afghan suspect had US asylum since 2025 and now faces murder charges.

US asylum pause could last 'a long time,' says Trump after Afghan migrant kills National Guardswoman near White House

Key U.S. industries face looming labor shortages as immigration freezes under the Trump administration impact workforce availability. Experts warn of potential disruptions in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture.

Labour Shortages Loom in Key US Industries | Trump's Immigration Freeze

US-Venezuela tensions escalate as President Donald Trump threatens to close Venezuelan airspace, raising international concern. Venezuela condemns the statement as illegal aggression and a violation of sovereignty.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Trump Warns of Closing Venezuelan Airspace

Amid ongoing US military operations against drug cartels near Venezuela, US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed, as tensions with leftist leader Nicolás Maduro continue to escalate.&nbsp;“To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” Trump writes on his Truth Social network, “please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.”&nbsp;Trump's announcement comes following weeks of rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States have as Washington increased pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government through sanctions and surveillance operations targeting regional drug cartels. Caracas accused the US of violating its sovereignty, while US officials warned of growing security threats around Venezuelan airspace.&nbsp;The United States has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean and carried out deadly strikes on vessels, which it claims were involved in drug trafficking.&nbsp;Earlier this week, Donald Trump warned that he might soon target Venezuelan drug networks “by land”.&nbsp;In a televised address on Thursday, Nicolás Maduro insisted that Venezuelans would not be intimidated, accusing Washington of escalating “excuses and lies” to justify possible intervention.&nbsp;

 US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed in its entirety.

Amid ongoing US military operations against drug cartels near Venezuela, US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed, as tensions with leftist leader Nicolás Maduro continue to escalate. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” Trump writes on his Truth Social network, “please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” Trump's announcement comes following weeks of rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States have as Washington increased pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government through sanctions and surveillance operations targeting regional drug cartels. Caracas accused the US of violating its sovereignty, while US officials warned of growing security threats around Venezuelan airspace. The United States has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean and carried out deadly strikes on vessels, which it claims were involved in drug trafficking. Earlier this week, Donald Trump warned that he might soon target Venezuelan drug networks “by land”. In a televised address on Thursday, Nicolás Maduro insisted that Venezuelans would not be intimidated, accusing Washington of escalating “excuses and lies” to justify possible intervention.

US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed in its entirety.

Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed’ as standoff with Maduro escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared documents signed using the autopen by ex-President Joe Biden as invalid. The move has sparked political debate over the legitimacy of presidential actions and the use of automated signature devices.

PTI Claims Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM's Passport Has Been Blocked

Reports indicate that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Saudi Arabia is not yet prepared to normalize relations with Israel.


Reports: MBS Tells Trump Saudi Isn't Ready for Normalisation 

US President Donald Trump has once again hinted at contesting the 2028 presidential polls. On November 28, 2025, Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social, with ‘Trump 2028’ written on it. The post has rekindled hopes for “Trumplicans!” for the next presidential election cycle. This comes days after Trump hinted that he could back US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the next presidential polls. This comes amid surveys suggesting Trump Jr. is now only 10 points behind Vance, as the US vice president fell down from a 20-point margin earlier this summer, according to a poll by The Independent.&nbsp;&nbsp;Previously in August, Trump had said, "I think most likely — in all fairness, he’s the vice president...I think Marco is also somebody who maybe would get together with JD in some form." However, Trump added that it was too early to decide on his successor as of now. In one of his interview, he even said he would &nbsp;“probably not” seek a third term, but added, “I’d like to run…I have the best poll numbers I’ve ever had."&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-finally-accepts-he-can-t-run-for-presidency-again-but-mentions-his-best-numbers-1761711544224">Trump finally accepts he can’t run for presidency again, but mentions his 'best numbers' - What he said</a>

Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-takes-u-turn-on-running-for-presidency-in-2028-backs-jd-vance-marco-rubio-here-s-what-he-said-1754451497123">Trump takes U-turn on running for presidency in 2028, backs JD Vance, Rubio: Here's what he said</a><h2>What does the 22nd Amendment say? Can it be changed?</h2>However, critics have pointed to the 22nd Amendment and said that Trump would not be able to contest even if he wants. The &nbsp;22nd Amendment states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once."&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump had time and again expressed his desire to contest again and said that he has “methods” to overlook the 22nd Amendment. His 'methods' include the interpretation by his supporters that the 22nd Amendment only bans someone being 'elected' to more than two presidential terms but says nothing about 'succession'.

Donald Trump has hinted at his plans to run in the 2028 election, reigniting Republican debate over a potential third term despite the 22nd Amendment. His announcement has reshaped GOP dynamics, boosting Donald Trump Jr.’s standing. 



US President Donald Trump has once again hinted at contesting the 2028 presidential polls. On November 28, 2025, Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social, with ‘Trump 2028’ written on it. The post has rekindled hopes for “Trumplicans!” for the next presidential election cycle. This comes days after Trump hinted that he could back US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the next presidential polls. This comes amid surveys suggesting Trump Jr. is now only 10 points behind Vance, as the US vice president fell down from a 20-point margin earlier this summer, according to a poll by The Independent. Previously in August, Trump had said, "I think most likely — in all fairness, he’s the vice president...I think Marco is also somebody who maybe would get together with JD in some form." However, Trump added that it was too early to decide on his successor as of now. In one of his interview, he even said he would “probably not” seek a third term, but added, “I’d like to run…I have the best poll numbers I’ve ever had." Read More | Trump finally accepts he can’t run for presidency again, but mentions his 'best numbers' - What he said

Donald Trump has hinted at his plans to run in the 2028 election, reigniting Republican debate over a potential third term despite the 22nd Amendment. His announcement has reshaped GOP dynamics, boosting Donald Trump Jr.’s standing.&nbsp;

Trump hints at running 2028 US presidential polls with AI-generated photo - What this means

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the termination of several documents previously signed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, claiming they are invalid.

Trump Terminates Docs Signed by Ex-Prez Biden; Says Documents are Invalid

US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reportedly discussed a possible meeting in the United States. The discussions come amid heightened tensions between the two nations, with issues ranging from regional security to drug trafficking and diplomatic relations.

US vs Venezuela: Maduro, Trump Discussed a Possible Meeting in the US

Putin said that US President Donald Trump's plan was "a set of issues put forward for discussion" rather than a draft agreement, adding that it could become the basis of future agreements.



Kyiv's Tough Choice: Bad Deal or No Deal

In a video circulated on social media, US President Donald Trump said that the word "India" is not allowed anymore. He said the only people who want to use the term are Indians. “You’re not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore. The only ones that want you to do it are the Indians. I will never tell you to change," the American president said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-suspect-had-a-relationship-with-partner-forces-fbi-is-probing-national-guard-shooting-as-act-of-terror-did-suspect-have-cia-link-kash-patel-1764254919905">'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link?</a>&nbsp;The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.&nbsp;The term "Indian" stems from Christopher Columbus's error in believing he had reached India. Trump has a long and uneasy history with Native American tribes. He often positions himself as their defender, despite long-running disputes with them.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-does-third-world-nations-mean-will-indians-be-affected-by-trump-administration-s-new-green-card-crackdown-1764327519839">What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump: &#39;Can&#39;t use the word &#39;INDIAN&#39; anymore — only ones want you to do it are the Indians!&#39; <a href="https://t.co/ohfS92BERM">pic.twitter.com/ohfS92BERM</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1994209991771738518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In April this year, organisations condemned Trump's threat to block a new stadium in Washington, DC, unless the local NFL team returned to its old name, the Redskins. The name was dropped in 2020 after years of complaints that it was a racial slur.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;“I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original ‘Washington Redskins,’ and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, ‘Washington Commanders,’ I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>

The term India is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.



In a video circulated on social media, US President Donald Trump said that the word "India" is not allowed anymore. He said the only people who want to use the term are Indians. “You’re not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore. The only ones that want you to do it are the Indians. I will never tell you to change," the American president said. Also read: 'Suspect had a relationship with partner forces': FBI is probing National Guard shooting as act of terror. Did suspect have CIA link? The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism. The term "Indian" stems from Christopher Columbus's error in believing he had reached India. Trump has a long and uneasy history with Native American tribes. He often positions himself as their defender, despite long-running disputes with them. Also read: What does 'Third World' mean? Will Indians be affected by Trump administration's new green card crackdown?

The term "India" is used in America to describe Native American communities. But at present, tribal members only use it, and others argue that it is outdated and rooted in racism.&nbsp;

‘Not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore, only Indians want to use it’: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump condemned the recent Washington DC shooting, labeling the shooter an “animal” and warning that they will pay a “very steep price.”

Trump Slams Shooter as 'Animal', Says He Will Pay 'Very Steep Price'

A Japanese government official has denied a recent report claiming that Donald Trump asked Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call to avoid provoking China over Taiwan.

Report: Japan Official Denies Report of Trump's Call to Takaichi

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said late on Wednesday (November 26, 2025) it has stopped processing all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals indefinitely, after two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded in Washington.


Trump Demands Review of Afghan Immigrants After DC Shooting

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the processing of all immigration cases for Afghan immigrants has been stopped indefinitely for further review of security and vetting procedures. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), USCIS emphasised that ensuring the safety and security of both the US homeland and its citizens is their top priority. This decision follows remarks from President Donald Trump, who said in an address earlier that all Afghan immigrants who arrived during the previous administration would undergo a re-evaluation process.&nbsp;On Wednesday (November 26), US President Donald Trump confirmed that two National Guard troops had been critically wounded in a shooting just blocks away from the White House. He also said that the suspect, who was arrested shortly after the attack, sustained severe injuries. Trump shared his response on social media, emphasising that the individual responsible for the shooting, whom he referred to as an “animal,” would face "severe consequences" despite their injuries. He expressed his support for the National Guard, military, and law enforcement, praising them as “great people.”&nbsp;“The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.“God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-us-national-guard-shooting-near-white-house-act-of-terror-seeks-to-blame-biden-1764211895540">Trump calls US National Guard shooting an 'act of terror', seeks to blame Biden</a>&nbsp;While initial reports from West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey suggested that both troops had died from their injuries, he later corrected this statement, saying there was conflicting information about their condition. The Governor promised to provide further updates once more details were available. The families of the soldiers were in the thoughts of many during the uncertain hours following the shooting.&nbsp;The attack occurred while President Trump was not in Washington, DC, but at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Local witnesses described hearing loud noises followed by people fleeing the scene near Farragut Square, a busy area near the White House. Authorities later confirmed that three individuals were injured in the shooting and were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Two National Guard troops were critically injured in a shooting near the White House. President Donald Trump has promised severe consequences for the suspect

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the processing of all immigration cases for Afghan immigrants has been stopped indefinitely for further review of security and vetting procedures. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), USCIS emphasised that ensuring the safety and security of both the US homeland and its citizens is their top priority. This decision follows remarks from President Donald Trump, who said in an address earlier that all Afghan immigrants who arrived during the previous administration would undergo a re-evaluation process. On Wednesday (November 26), US President Donald Trump confirmed that two National Guard troops had been critically wounded in a shooting just blocks away from the White House. He also said that the suspect, who was arrested shortly after the attack, sustained severe injuries. Trump shared his response on social media, emphasising that the individual responsible for the shooting, whom he referred to as an “animal,” would face "severe consequences" despite their injuries. He expressed his support for the National Guard, military, and law enforcement, praising them as “great people.” “The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!,” he added. Also Read: Trump calls US National Guard shooting an 'act of terror', seeks to blame Biden While initial reports from West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey suggested that both troops had died from their injuries, he later corrected this statement, saying there was conflicting information about their condition. The Governor promised to provide further updates once more details were available. The families of the soldiers were in the thoughts of many during the uncertain hours following the shooting. The attack occurred while President Trump was not in Washington, DC, but at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Local witnesses described hearing loud noises followed by people fleeing the scene near Farragut Square, a busy area near the White House. Authorities later confirmed that three individuals were injured in the shooting and were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Two National Guard troops were critically injured in a shooting near the White House. President Donald Trump has promised severe consequences for the suspect

All immigration requests for Afghan nationals 'stopped indefinitely', says USCIS

US President Donald Trump decried Wednesday's (Nov 26) shooting of two National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House as an "act of terror" and confirmed the perpetrator was a migrant from Afghanistan. "This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror," Trump said, as he vowed to have his administration "reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" during his predecessor Joe Biden's presidency.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-in-washington-national-guard-shooting-allegedly-an-afghan-migrant-suggest-us-media-reports-1764205229355">Suspect in Washington National Guard shooting is an Afghan migrant, suggest US media reports</a><h2>Trump blames Biden for the shooting</h2>In a brief video message, Trump sought to blame his predecessor, Biden's administration, for the horrific shooting, saying that the suspect came to the US in 2021 "on those infamous flights".Pushing his anti-immigration rhetoric, Trump said, "We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" under Biden. "We must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here, or add benefit to our country if they can't love our country, we don't want them," he insisted.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-security-breach-near-white-house-two-us-national-guard-soldiers-shot-in-washington-gunman-in-custody-1764203970731">Gunman responsible for shooting two US National Guard soldiers near White House arrested</a><h2>Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? All we know about the US National Guard shooter</h2>Lakanwal, as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous Justice Department official, has been staying in Washington since immigrating to the US on a special visa programme. The special visa programme was for Afghans who assisted the US during the Afghanistan war and were vulnerable to reprisals from the ruling Taliban after the US withdrawal, the official said. However, Federal agencies have not yet publicly identified the alleged shooter.FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called the attack a "targeted shooting".&nbsp;

Trump called the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House an act of terror, saying the gunman was an Afghan migrant. He vowed to review all Afghans who entered the US under Biden.

US President Donald Trump decried Wednesday's (Nov 26) shooting of two National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House as an "act of terror" and confirmed the perpetrator was a migrant from Afghanistan. "This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror," Trump said, as he vowed to have his administration "reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" during his predecessor Joe Biden's presidency. Also read | Suspect in Washington National Guard shooting is an Afghan migrant, suggest US media reports Trump blames Biden for the shooting In a brief video message, Trump sought to blame his predecessor, Biden's administration, for the horrific shooting, saying that the suspect came to the US in 2021 "on those infamous flights". Pushing his anti-immigration rhetoric, Trump said, "We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" under Biden. "We must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here, or add benefit to our country if they can't love our country, we don't want them," he insisted. Also read | Gunman responsible for shooting two US National Guard soldiers near White House arrested Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? All we know about the US National Guard shooter Lakanwal, as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous Justice Department official, has been staying in Washington since immigrating to the US on a special visa programme. The special visa programme was for Afghans who assisted the US during the Afghanistan war and were vulnerable to reprisals from the ruling Taliban after the US withdrawal, the official said. However, Federal agencies have not yet publicly identified the alleged shooter. FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called the attack a "targeted shooting".

Trump called the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House an act of terror, saying the gunman was an Afghan migrant. He vowed to review all Afghans who entered the US under Biden.

Trump calls US National Guard shooting an 'act of terror', seeks to blame Biden

Over the past three months, the United States has assembled the biggest naval force in six decades in the Caribbean, a move that prompted a pithy analysis from Venezuela’s dictatorial president, Nicolás Maduro: “regime change through military threat.”&nbsp;The threat is awe-inspiring. In the blue waters off Venezuela, you have America’s biggest aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford, along with six guided missile destroyers and cruisers, two amphibious readiness vessels carrying 2,200 Marines, at least one nuclear submarine, and a ship used for special operations forces.&nbsp;Reminiscent of the 19th-century gunboat diplomacy, the big naval powers of the time used to bend smaller countries to their will, the Caribbean operation is the biggest since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. It involves around 15,000 sailors and marines.&nbsp;The first strike in what a cynic might describe as a phoney war against a non-existent drug cartel led by Maduro came on September 2, when a missile fired from a US Reaper drone blew to bits a speedboat in international waters off Venezuela. US officials said the strike was necessary to prevent the boat from carrying drugs to the US.&nbsp;Since everybody on board died and the cargo sank to the bottom of the sea, what or who was on board remains a mystery. With one exception, that is true for 11 strikes on boats allegedly loaded with drugs in the Caribbean and another 11 in the Eastern Pacific. &nbsp;&nbsp;The one exception was an American strike on a semi-submersible on October 16. Two of the crew were killed, and two survived. One was an Ecuadorian national, the other Colombian. They were rescued by helicopter, taken to a Navy ship, swiftly repatriated to their home countries, and released there without charges.&nbsp;Blowing up suspected drug-carrying boats is in sharp contrast to decades of previous practice. That provided for suspect vessels to be intercepted by US Coast Guard vessels and boarded by Coast Guard officers, who would arrest the crew and take them to the US to be charged and tried. &nbsp;&nbsp;The campaign to intimidate the Venezuelan dictatorship gathered pace in February when the US government designated eight international drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs). Five were groups based in Mexico, one in Colombia, one in El Salvador and one in Venezuela (Tren de Aaragua).&nbsp;On November 24, the government added an additional FTO it identified as the Cartel de los Soles and designated Maduro as its leader. Asked in a television interview whether he thought Maduro’s days were numbered, Trump replied: “I would say yeah. I think so, yeah.”&nbsp;Drug experts promptly pointed out that there is no Cartel de los Soles in the sense of a structured organisation. Venezuelans use the phrase to describe corrupt army officers and government officials who enrich themselves by taking bribes from drug traffickers. The label refers to the sun insignia on military uniforms.&nbsp;The administration’s new tactic of killing suspected drug traffickers without legal proceedings is deeply unpopular with the American public. A recent Reuters poll found that only 29 per cent supported the concept. The strikes on suspected drug boats have also been greeted with unease by the country’s military. &nbsp;&nbsp;As the campaign gathered momentum in October, the top official overseeing the strikes abruptly announced that he would retire at the end of the year. Admiral Alvin Holsey, the four-star head of the US Southern Command, gave no reason for stepping down less than a year after he took command. But you don’t need to be a clairvoyant to figure out why he did.&nbsp;A month later, a brief video put together by six Democratic members of Congress, including Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and former astronaut, stressed that military personnel not only had the right but an obligation to refuse following illegal orders.&nbsp;Again, they gave no specific incidents that prompted them to produce the highly unusual message – which is also part of the syllabus of military academies. Trump accused the six – all with background in the military and the CIA – of “seditious behaviour, punishable by death.”&nbsp;That over-the-top reaction coincided with a flood of opinions from legal experts of both political parties that the boat strikes amounted to “extrajudicial killings,” the legal term for murder. &nbsp;&nbsp;Vice President JD Vance waded into the debate with a posting on X saying that “killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military.” &nbsp;Brian Krassenstein, an anti-Trump influencer and podcaster, responded that “killing the citizens of another nation who are civilians without any due process is called a war crime.” &nbsp;Vance’s response: “I don’t give a shit what you call it.”&nbsp;His remarks reflect the disdain of Trump and many of his close associates for laws, domestic and international, that run counter to their agenda and their view that might is right.&nbsp;As for Trump’s musing that Maduro’s days are numbered, they bring to mind a string of public calls by then-President Barack Obama or Syria’s dictator, Bashar al-Assad, to step aside, and the view expressed by the State Department’s top official on Syria that al-Assad was a dead man walking.&nbsp;Assad stayed in power for another 13 years, from the “dead man walking” prediction until an anti-government rebellion forced him to flee into exile in Russia last December.&nbsp;What would happen if Maduro were ousted is subject to considerable debate within America’s national security establishment. Judging from a war game conducted during Trump’s first term, one outcome would be chaos and violence as rival political factions, military units and drug gang members jostled for control.&nbsp;“The thing that really worries us is that they (the US government) don’t appear to have any serious plan for what happens afterwards,” Paul Gunson, a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, said in a new report. It added that a new government installed in Caracas with US backing might face “a potentially protracted low-intensity conflict.”&nbsp;Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s charismatic opposition leader and winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has said she has plans for a smooth transition and can assert full control of the country after Maduro.&nbsp;Transitions from dictatorships to peaceful rule are easier said than done. Just ask Iraqis, Libyans, and Iranians.&nbsp;

Asked in a television interview whether he thought Maduro’s days were numbered, Trump replied: “I would say yeah. I think so, yeah.”

Over the past three months, the United States has assembled the biggest naval force in six decades in the Caribbean, a move that prompted a pithy analysis from Venezuela’s dictatorial president, Nicolás Maduro: “regime change through military threat.” The threat is awe-inspiring. In the blue waters off Venezuela, you have America’s biggest aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford, along with six guided missile destroyers and cruisers, two amphibious readiness vessels carrying 2,200 Marines, at least one nuclear submarine, and a ship used for special operations forces. Reminiscent of the 19th-century gunboat diplomacy, the big naval powers of the time used to bend smaller countries to their will, the Caribbean operation is the biggest since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. It involves around 15,000 sailors and marines. The first strike in what a cynic might describe as a phoney war against a non-existent drug cartel led by Maduro came on September 2, when a missile fired from a US Reaper drone blew to bits a speedboat in international waters off Venezuela. US officials said the strike was necessary to prevent the boat from carrying drugs to the US. Since everybody on board died and the cargo sank to the bottom of the sea, what or who was on board remains a mystery. With one exception, that is true for 11 strikes on boats allegedly loaded with drugs in the Caribbean and another 11 in the Eastern Pacific. The one exception was an American strike on a semi-submersible on October 16. Two of the crew were killed, and two survived. One was an Ecuadorian national, the other Colombian. They were rescued by helicopter, taken to a Navy ship, swiftly repatriated to their home countries, and released there without charges. Blowing up suspected drug-carrying boats is in sharp contrast to decades of previous practice. That provided for suspect vessels to be intercepted by US Coast Guard vessels and boarded by Coast Guard officers, who would arrest the crew and take them to the US to be charged and tried. The campaign to intimidate the Venezuelan dictatorship gathered pace in February when the US government designated eight international drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs). Five were groups based in Mexico, one in Colombia, one in El Salvador and one in Venezuela (Tren de Aaragua). On November 24, the government added an additional FTO it identified as the Cartel de los Soles and designated Maduro as its leader. Asked in a television interview whether he thought Maduro’s days were numbered, Trump replied: “I would say yeah. I think so, yeah.” Drug experts promptly pointed out that there is no Cartel de los Soles in the sense of a structured organisation. Venezuelans use the phrase to describe corrupt army officers and government officials who enrich themselves by taking bribes from drug traffickers. The label refers to the sun insignia on military uniforms. The administration’s new tactic of killing suspected drug traffickers without legal proceedings is deeply unpopular with the American public. A recent Reuters poll found that only 29 per cent supported the concept. The strikes on suspected drug boats have also been greeted with unease by the country’s military. As the campaign gathered momentum in October, the top official overseeing the strikes abruptly announced that he would retire at the end of the year. Admiral Alvin Holsey, the four-star head of the US Southern Command, gave no reason for stepping down less than a year after he took command. But you don’t need to be a clairvoyant to figure out why he did. A month later, a brief video put together by six Democratic members of Congress, including Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and former astronaut, stressed that military personnel not only had the right but an obligation to refuse following illegal orders. Again, they gave no specific incidents that prompted them to produce the highly unusual message – which is also part of the syllabus of military academies. Trump accused the six – all with background in the military and the CIA – of “seditious behaviour, punishable by death.” That over-the-top reaction coincided with a flood of opinions from legal experts of both political parties that the boat strikes amounted to “extrajudicial killings,” the legal term for murder. Vice President JD Vance waded into the debate with a posting on X saying that “killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military.” Brian Krassenstein, an anti-Trump influencer and podcaster, responded that “killing the citizens of another nation who are civilians without any due process is called a war crime.” Vance’s response: “I don’t give a shit what you call it.” His remarks reflect the disdain of Trump and many of his close associates for laws, domestic and international, that run counter to their agenda and their view that might is right. As for Trump’s musing that Maduro’s days are numbered, they bring to mind a string of public calls by then-President Barack Obama or Syria’s dictator, Bashar al-Assad, to step aside, and the view expressed by the State Department’s top official on Syria that al-Assad was a dead man walking. Assad stayed in power for another 13 years, from the “dead man walking” prediction until an anti-government rebellion forced him to flee into exile in Russia last December. What would happen if Maduro were ousted is subject to considerable debate within America’s national security establishment. Judging from a war game conducted during Trump’s first term, one outcome would be chaos and violence as rival political factions, military units and drug gang members jostled for control. “The thing that really worries us is that they (the US government) don’t appear to have any serious plan for what happens afterwards,” Paul Gunson, a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, said in a new report. It added that a new government installed in Caracas with US backing might face “a potentially protracted low-intensity conflict.” Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s charismatic opposition leader and winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has said she has plans for a smooth transition and can assert full control of the country after Maduro. Transitions from dictatorships to peaceful rule are easier said than done. Just ask Iraqis, Libyans, and Iranians.

Asked in a television interview whether he thought Maduro’s days were numbered, Trump replied: “I would say yeah. I think so, yeah.”

Reversing course, Trump pushes for regime change in Venezuela

Popular film franchise Rush Hour is getting a fourth instalment, and fans can thank US President Donald Trump for his timely intervention. Paramount has announced Rush Hour 4 after Trump lobbied for the film to his friend and backer Larry Ellison, the largest shareholder of the new Paramount Skydance.&nbsp;&nbsp;For years, director Brett Ratner has been trying to make the fourth instalment but has had little success. The director had retreated from the film industry after facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment during the #MeToo movement.&nbsp;<h2>Paramount greenlights Rush Hour 4</h2>According to reports, Trump lobbied for the fourth part of the hugely popular franchise, which stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Trump’s friend Larry Ellison is the largest shareholder of the new Paramount Skydance, which, as part of Paramount Global, settled a lawsuit with Trump over a critical CBS News interview with the president.&nbsp;Paramount has reportedly secured funding for the film and even agreed to a distribution deal with Warner Bros, which had earlier owned the franchise under its New Line banner.&nbsp;<h2>Director Brett Ratner accused of sexual misconduct</h2>In 2017, Brett Ratner was accused of numerous instances of sexual assault, which put an halt to his career. He sued Melanie Kohler, a former employee of the Endeavour Talent Agency, who alleged the director “preyed” on her at a club and raped her at the home of Robert Evans, the famed Hollywood producer, for defamation after she came forward; the two settled in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a statement from 2017, Kohler said she hoped Ratner would be held “accountable for the way he’s treated the nobodies of the world or at least the way he treated me”.Ratner has tried to revive his career since then, and most recently directed a $40m documentary about Melania Trump for Amazon MGM Studios. The film is set to hit theatres on January 30.&nbsp;<h2>About Rush Hour</h2>The buddy-cop franchise has been popular with the audience for years now. The first three Rush Hour films grossed over $850 million worldwide and became hugely popular in China.&nbsp;A fourth film has been in the works for a long but Ratner has been struggling to find a producer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many are looking at the announcement of Rush Hour 4 as a part of Trump’s efforts to reintroduce old-fashioned masculinity into Hollywood culture.&nbsp;

Buddy cop-adventure comedy Rush Hour is getting a fourth installment, all thanks to US President Donald Trump. Trump reportedly lobbied for the film to his friend and backer Larry Ellison, of Paramount Skydance. 

Popular film franchise Rush Hour is getting a fourth instalment, and fans can thank US President Donald Trump for his timely intervention. Paramount has announced Rush Hour 4 after Trump lobbied for the film to his friend and backer Larry Ellison, the largest shareholder of the new Paramount Skydance. For years, director Brett Ratner has been trying to make the fourth instalment but has had little success. The director had retreated from the film industry after facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment during the #MeToo movement. Paramount greenlights Rush Hour 4 According to reports, Trump lobbied for the fourth part of the hugely popular franchise, which stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Trump’s friend Larry Ellison is the largest shareholder of the new Paramount Skydance, which, as part of Paramount Global, settled a lawsuit with Trump over a critical CBS News interview with the president. Paramount has reportedly secured funding for the film and even agreed to a distribution deal with Warner Bros, which had earlier owned the franchise under its New Line banner. Director Brett Ratner accused of sexual misconduct In 2017, Brett Ratner was accused of numerous instances of sexual assault, which put an halt to his career. He sued Melanie Kohler, a former employee of the Endeavour Talent Agency, who alleged the director “preyed” on her at a club and raped her at the home of Robert Evans, the famed Hollywood producer, for defamation after she came forward; the two settled in 2018. In a statement from 2017, Kohler said she hoped Ratner would be held “accountable for the way he’s treated the nobodies of the world or at least the way he treated me”. Ratner has tried to revive his career since then, and most recently directed a $40m documentary about Melania Trump for Amazon MGM Studios. The film is set to hit theatres on January 30. About Rush Hour The buddy-cop franchise has been popular with the audience for years now. The first three Rush Hour films grossed over $850 million worldwide and became hugely popular in China. A fourth film has been in the works for a long but Ratner has been struggling to find a producer. Many are looking at the announcement of Rush Hour 4 as a part of Trump’s efforts to reintroduce old-fashioned masculinity into Hollywood culture.

Buddy cop-adventure comedy Rush Hour is getting a fourth installment, all thanks to US President Donald Trump. Trump reportedly lobbied for the film to his friend and backer Larry Ellison, of Paramount Skydance.&nbsp;

Rush Hour 4 is finally happening, all thanks to Donald Trump. Here are the details

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 25) announced that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Moscow next week for talks with Vladimir Putin, amid fears that his Ukraine peace plan was unravelling. The US President revealed that his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, may also join the trip, though his participation has not been confirmed. The upcoming visit comes as Washington and Kyiv discuss a revised proposal to end the war in Ukraine. The updated plan follows criticism that an earlier version leaned too heavily towards Russia and has not yet been made public.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-geneva-talks-a-significant-step-vows-no-peace-deal-without-full-ukrainian-sovereignty-1763947339091">US says Geneva talks a 'significant step,' vows no peace deal without full Ukrainian sovereignty</a><h2>What is the current status of peace in the Russia-Ukraine war?</h2>Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that "Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. I'm not sure about Jared going, but he's involved in the process, smart guy, and they're going to be meeting with President Putin, I believe next week in Moscow."This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address that he was "ready to meet" Trump to discuss "sensitive points" of Trump's Ukraine 28-point peace plan. He said that the new US-drafted principles could open the way to deeper understanding between the sides and stressed that American involvement remains crucial."The principles of this document can be expanded into deeper agreements," Zelensky said. "I am counting on further active cooperation with the American side and with President (Donald) Trump. Much depends on America, because Russia pays the greatest attention to American strength."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/home-the-deadliest-place-shocking-un-report-shows-every-10-mins-a-woman-is-murdered-by-family-or-partners-femicide-1764045604135">Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners</a>Earlier in the day, the Ukrainian president told Kyiv’s partners in the Coalition of the Willing that Ukraine was prepared to move forward with the latest framework developed in Geneva, while acknowledging that several "sensitive points" still require clarity."Ukraine has the framework developed by our teams in Geneva. That framework is on the table, and we're ready to move forward together -– with the United States of America, with personal engagement of President Trump, and with Europe," he said.

Donald Trump said that his envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin as concerns grow that his Ukraine peace plan is stalling. In Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to meet Trump to discuss what he called sensitive points in the 28-point plan. 

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 25) announced that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Moscow next week for talks with Vladimir Putin, amid fears that his Ukraine peace plan was unravelling. The US President revealed that his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, may also join the trip, though his participation has not been confirmed. The upcoming visit comes as Washington and Kyiv discuss a revised proposal to end the war in Ukraine. The updated plan follows criticism that an earlier version leaned too heavily towards Russia and has not yet been made public. Also read | US says Geneva talks a 'significant step,' vows no peace deal without full Ukrainian sovereignty What is the current status of peace in the Russia-Ukraine war? Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that "Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. I'm not sure about Jared going, but he's involved in the process, smart guy, and they're going to be meeting with President Putin, I believe next week in Moscow." This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address that he was "ready to meet" Trump to discuss "sensitive points" of Trump's Ukraine 28-point peace plan. He said that the new US-drafted principles could open the way to deeper understanding between the sides and stressed that American involvement remains crucial."The principles of this document can be expanded into deeper agreements," Zelensky said. "I am counting on further active cooperation with the American side and with President (Donald) Trump. Much depends on America, because Russia pays the greatest attention to American strength." Also read | Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners Earlier in the day, the Ukrainian president told Kyiv’s partners in the Coalition of the Willing that Ukraine was prepared to move forward with the latest framework developed in Geneva, while acknowledging that several "sensitive points" still require clarity. "Ukraine has the framework developed by our teams in Geneva. That framework is on the table, and we're ready to move forward together -– with the United States of America, with personal engagement of President Trump, and with Europe," he said.

Donald Trump said that his envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin as concerns grow that his Ukraine peace plan is stalling. In Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to meet Trump to discuss what he called sensitive points in the 28-point plan.&nbsp;

Trump sends top aide to Moscow for peace talks with Putin; Zelensky says 'ready to meet' POTUS to address 'sensitive points'

In a move being compared to the Manhattan project,
President Donald Trump has launched a bold new initiative
To supercharge America’s artificial intelligence capabilities.
Called the 'Genesis Mission'
This federal program aims to harness the power of AI.
Watch this story to find out more.


Trump's New AI Initiative Compared to 'Manhattan Project'

The Trump administration has taken a major step toward potentially designating several branches of the Muslim brotherhood as a terrorist organisations.
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President Donald Trump’s attempt to prosecute the ex-FBI chief has reportedly failed, marking a significant development in U.S. political and legal affairs.


Trump’s Bid to Prosecute Ex-FBI Chief Fails

President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the "Genesis Mission," a national initiative to harness AI for scientific breakthroughs, comparing its scope to the Manhattan Project that produced the atomic bomb during World War II.

Trump Signs Order To Launch "Genesis Mission" To Speed Up AI-Driven Research

A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump's push to prosecute high-profile political rivals. District Judge Cameron Currie threw out both indictments after ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. Lindsey Halligan, the interim US attorney who led the cases, was described by the judge as "a former White House aide with no prior prosecutorial experience." Under federal law, top prosecutors must be Senate-confirmed, and two acting appointments cannot follow one another.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-meeting-with-trump-won-t-melt-zohran-mamdani-new-york-mayor-elect-says-potus-still-a-fascist-1763957168723">One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist'</a><h2>Abuse of power?</h2>"All actions flowing from Ms Halligan's defective appointment, including securing and signing Mr Comey's indictment, were unlawful exercises of executive power," Currie wrote. "And because Ms Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr Comey's motion and dismiss the indictment without prejudice." She made a similar ruling in James's case. The decision leaves open the option of refiling charges, though the statute of limitations on the Comey case may now have expired.<h2>What were the charges against Comey and James?</h2>Comey, 64, had been charged in September with making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. James, 67, who successfully led the civil fraud case against Trump, faced counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.The indictments came after Erik Siebert, the interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned, reportedly telling senior Justice Department officials there was no evidence to support charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi replaced him with Halligan, who moved ahead with the prosecutions.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-tariff-payoff-is-coming-soon-promises-record-money-for-the-us-1763972217336">Trump promises Americans 'RECORD SETTING' tariff payoff coming soon, predicts unprecedented amount of money for the US</a>Comey welcomed the ruling, calling the case "based on malevolence and incompetence," and said the dismissal underscored that a president cannot "use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies." James also celebrated the outcome, calling the accusations baseless.The White House said the Justice Department will appeal, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Comey should "pump the brakes on his victory lap."The cases are part of a broader effort by Trump since taking office in January to go after critics and perceived enemies, including former national security adviser John Bolton, who faces charges over alleged mishandling of classified information. The Pentagon also confirmed Monday it is considering a court-martial against Democratic Senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly, following a video in which he urged troops to refuse unlawful orders. &nbsp;

A federal judge has tossed the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed, dealing a major blow to Trump’s effort to charge political rivals. The judge called the indictments an unlawful use of executive power. Scroll for full story.

A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump's push to prosecute high-profile political rivals. District Judge Cameron Currie threw out both indictments after ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. Lindsey Halligan, the interim US attorney who led the cases, was described by the judge as "a former White House aide with no prior prosecutorial experience." Under federal law, top prosecutors must be Senate-confirmed, and two acting appointments cannot follow one another. Also read | One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist' Abuse of power? "All actions flowing from Ms Halligan's defective appointment, including securing and signing Mr Comey's indictment, were unlawful exercises of executive power," Currie wrote. "And because Ms Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr Comey's motion and dismiss the indictment without prejudice." She made a similar ruling in James's case. The decision leaves open the option of refiling charges, though the statute of limitations on the Comey case may now have expired. What were the charges against Comey and James? Comey, 64, had been charged in September with making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. James, 67, who successfully led the civil fraud case against Trump, faced counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The indictments came after Erik Siebert, the interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned, reportedly telling senior Justice Department officials there was no evidence to support charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi replaced him with Halligan, who moved ahead with the prosecutions. Also read | Trump promises Americans 'RECORD SETTING' tariff payoff coming soon, predicts unprecedented amount of money for the US Comey welcomed the ruling, calling the case "based on malevolence and incompetence," and said the dismissal underscored that a president cannot "use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies." James also celebrated the outcome, calling the accusations baseless. The White House said the Justice Department will appeal, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Comey should "pump the brakes on his victory lap." The cases are part of a broader effort by Trump since taking office in January to go after critics and perceived enemies, including former national security adviser John Bolton, who faces charges over alleged mishandling of classified information. The Pentagon also confirmed Monday it is considering a court-martial against Democratic Senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly, following a video in which he urged troops to refuse unlawful orders.

A federal judge has tossed the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed, dealing a major blow to Trump’s effort to charge political rivals. The judge called the indictments an unlawful use of executive power. Scroll for full story.

Blow to Trump’s revenge prosecutions as cases against James Comey and Letitia James collapse

President Donald Trump says Americans will soon see the full payoff from his sweeping tariff plan, claiming that the real financial impact has yet to be counted. In a Truth Social post, Trump on Sunday (Nov 24) insisted that the United States has already made "hundreds of billions of dollars" from tariffs imposed on foreign countries, but argued that the true gains remain obscured because many businesses stockpiled goods before the tariffs took effect.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/kash-patel-blows-up-at-fbi-swat-team-for-not-playing-bodyguard-for-girlfriend-alexis-wilkins-1763970099758">Kash Patel blows up at FBI SWAT team for not playing bodyguard for girlfriend Alexis Wilkins</a><h2>Nations stockpiling to escape Trump tariffs?</h2>According to Trump, companies purchased large inventories early to avoid the higher costs, but those supplies are now running out. He said that once buyers can no longer rely on pre-tariff stock, tariff payments will surge. " That heavy inventory purchase is now, however, wearing thin, and soon Tariffs will be paid on everything they apply to, without avoidance, "predicting that "the amounts payable to the USA will SKYROCKET, over and above the already historic levels of dollars received. These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course," he said.Once again referring to America s the "hottest" country in the world, he claimed that “Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”

<h2>Congressional estimates don't agree</h2>According to The Independent, projections suggest a more modest outcome. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the deficit would be reduced by around 3 trillion dollars, roughly 1 trillion less than the administration initially projected, The Independent reported.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-meeting-with-trump-won-t-melt-zohran-mamdani-new-york-mayor-elect-says-potus-still-a-fascist-1763957168723">One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist'</a>Trump argued that the tariff revenue will deliver economic power and national security benefits unmatched in US history, while accusing critics of siding with "hostile foreign interests." He also said he is awaiting an upcoming Supreme Court decision tied to the policy, calling the matter "urgent and time sensitive" to continuing his agenda. &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump claims Americans will soon see massive returns from his tariff strategy, saying businesses can no longer dodge costs by stockpiling goods. He predicts revenue will skyrocket. Scroll for full story.

President Donald Trump says Americans will soon see the full payoff from his sweeping tariff plan, claiming that the real financial impact has yet to be counted. In a Truth Social post, Trump on Sunday (Nov 24) insisted that the United States has already made "hundreds of billions of dollars" from tariffs imposed on foreign countries, but argued that the true gains remain obscured because many businesses stockpiled goods before the tariffs took effect. Also read | Kash Patel blows up at FBI SWAT team for not playing bodyguard for girlfriend Alexis Wilkins Nations stockpiling to escape Trump tariffs? According to Trump, companies purchased large inventories early to avoid the higher costs, but those supplies are now running out. He said that once buyers can no longer rely on pre-tariff stock, tariff payments will surge. " That heavy inventory purchase is now, however, wearing thin, and soon Tariffs will be paid on everything they apply to, without avoidance, "predicting that "the amounts payable to the USA will SKYROCKET, over and above the already historic levels of dollars received. These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course," he said. Once again referring to America s the "hottest" country in the world, he claimed that “Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”

US President Donald Trump claims Americans will soon see massive returns from his tariff strategy, saying businesses can no longer dodge costs by stockpiling goods. He predicts revenue will skyrocket. Scroll for full story.

Trump promises Americans 'RECORD SETTING' tariff payoff coming soon, predicts unprecedented amount money for the US

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday (Nov 23) defended his astonishingly warm meeting with President Donald Trump, saying the sudden display of friendliness does not change his long-held view that Trump is a "fascist" and a "despot". During an interview, Mamdani said his political stance remains unchanged despite the unexpectedly cordial White House encounter that unfolded on Friday.<h2>Mamdani still believes Trump is a 'fascist'</h2>Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Mamdani insisted, "Everything that I've said in the past, I continue to believe." He said, "I'm not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or make a stand. I'm coming in there to deliver for New Yorkers."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a><h2>Trump-Mamdani feud</h2>The pair had spent months exchanging bitter public attacks before Mamdani's sweeping election victory earlier this month. Trump repeatedly mocked the Democratic socialist, once calling him a "100% Communist Lunatic," and threatening to deport him. Meanwhile, Mamdani had accused the president of dismantling American democracy and waging a "war on working people."But their first face-to-face meeting shocked observers. Originally expected to occur behind closed doors, the session was opened to the press after what aides described as unexpectedly smooth discussions. Cameras captured Trump grinning beside Mamdani and fielding questions as though the two were longtime allies.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-wasn-t-on-my-charts-trump-to-help-solve-sudan-war-but-only-because-saudi-prince-told-him-to-act-1763619253947">'Wasn't on my charts': Trump to help solve Sudan war, but only because Saudi prince&nbsp;told&nbsp;him&nbsp;to&nbsp;act</a>At one point, reporters asked Mamdani if he still believed Trump was a fascist. Before he could answer, Trump cut in, telling him, "That's ok, you can just say it. It's easier, it's easier than explaining it."Mamdani told NBC that "After President Trump said that, I said, 'Yes'," adding that neither man shied away from their disagreements during their talk.

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"What I appreciated about the conversation that I had with the president was that we were not shy about the places of disagreement, about the politics that has brought us to this moment," he said. "And we also wanted to focus on what it could look like to deliver on a shared analysis of an affordability crisis for New Yorkers".

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called President Donald Trump a fascist after their surprisingly friendly White House meeting. He said their cordial exchange does not change his views. Scroll for full story.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday (Nov 23) defended his astonishingly warm meeting with President Donald Trump, saying the sudden display of friendliness does not change his long-held view that Trump is a "fascist" and a "despot". During an interview, Mamdani said his political stance remains unchanged despite the unexpectedly cordial White House encounter that unfolded on Friday. Mamdani still believes Trump is a 'fascist' Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Mamdani insisted, "Everything that I've said in the past, I continue to believe." He said, "I'm not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or make a stand. I'm coming in there to deliver for New Yorkers." Also read | Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video Trump-Mamdani feud The pair had spent months exchanging bitter public attacks before Mamdani's sweeping election victory earlier this month. Trump repeatedly mocked the Democratic socialist, once calling him a "100% Communist Lunatic," and threatening to deport him. Meanwhile, Mamdani had accused the president of dismantling American democracy and waging a "war on working people." But their first face-to-face meeting shocked observers. Originally expected to occur behind closed doors, the session was opened to the press after what aides described as unexpectedly smooth discussions. Cameras captured Trump grinning beside Mamdani and fielding questions as though the two were longtime allies. Also read | 'Wasn't on my charts': Trump to help solve Sudan war, but only because Saudi prince told him to act At one point, reporters asked Mamdani if he still believed Trump was a fascist. Before he could answer, Trump cut in, telling him, "That's ok, you can just say it. It's easier, it's easier than explaining it." Mamdani told NBC that "After President Trump said that, I said, 'Yes'," adding that neither man shied away from their disagreements during their talk.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called President Donald Trump a fascist after their surprisingly friendly White House meeting. He said their cordial exchange does not change his views. Scroll for full story.

One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist'

US President Donald Trump criticised Ukrainian leaders and US allies in a new statement on the Truth Social app on Sunday (Nov 23), claiming Kyiv has shown “zero gratitude” for American support during the Russia-Ukraine war. He also accused European nations of continuing to buy Russian oil while the United States supplies “massive amounts of weapons” to NATO for Ukraine. “God bless all the lives that have been lost in the human catastrophe,” Trump said.&nbsp;He also claimed in his post that the Russia-Ukraine war would not have occurred, and a “strong and proper US and Ukrainian leadership” could have prevented the conflict. His comments were posted in a lengthy statement on social media, where he again repeated unproven allegations that the 2020 presidential election was “rigged and stolen," adding that "there would be no Ukraine/Russia War, as there wasn’t, not even a mention, during my first Term in Office."&nbsp;"The War between Russia and Ukraine is a violent and terrible one that, with strong and proper U.S. and Ukrainian LEADERSHIP, would have NEVER HAPPENED. It began long before I took office for a Second Term, during the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration, and has only gotten worse. If the 2020 Presidential Election was not RIGGED &amp; STOLEN, the only thing the Radical Left Democrats are good at doing, there would be no Ukraine/Russia War, as there wasn’t, not even a mention, during my first Term in Office. Putin would never have attacked! It was only when he saw Sleepy Joe in action that he said, “Now is my chance!” The rest is history, and so it continues," he said in the post.

Calling the conflict “a war that should have never happened,” Trump said the fighting has been “a loser for everyone,” particularly for the millions affected by the humanitarian crisis. "I INHERITED A WAR THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED, A WAR THAT IS A LOSER FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE SO NEEDLESSLY DIED. UKRAINE “LEADERSHIP” HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS, AND EUROPE CONTINUES TO BUY OIL FROM RUSSIA. THE USA CONTINUES TO SELL MASSIVE $AMOUNTS OF WEAPONS TO NATO, FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UKRAINE (CROOKED JOE GAVE EVERYTHING, FREE, FREE, FREE, INCLUDING “BIG” MONEY!). GOD BLESS ALL THE LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE HUMAN CATASTROPHE! President DJT," he added in the post.

Calling the conflict “a war that should have never happened,” Donald Trump said the fighting has been “a loser for everyone,” particularly for the millions affected by the humanitarian crisis.

US President Donald Trump criticised Ukrainian leaders and US allies in a new statement on the Truth Social app on Sunday (Nov 23), claiming Kyiv has shown “zero gratitude” for American support during the Russia-Ukraine war. He also accused European nations of continuing to buy Russian oil while the United States supplies “massive amounts of weapons” to NATO for Ukraine. “God bless all the lives that have been lost in the human catastrophe,” Trump said. He also claimed in his post that the Russia-Ukraine war would not have occurred, and a “strong and proper US and Ukrainian leadership” could have prevented the conflict. His comments were posted in a lengthy statement on social media, where he again repeated unproven allegations that the 2020 presidential election was “rigged and stolen," adding that "there would be no Ukraine/Russia War, as there wasn’t, not even a mention, during my first Term in Office." "The War between Russia and Ukraine is a violent and terrible one that, with strong and proper U.S. and Ukrainian LEADERSHIP, would have NEVER HAPPENED. It began long before I took office for a Second Term, during the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration, and has only gotten worse. If the 2020 Presidential Election was not RIGGED & STOLEN, the only thing the Radical Left Democrats are good at doing, there would be no Ukraine/Russia War, as there wasn’t, not even a mention, during my first Term in Office. Putin would never have attacked! It was only when he saw Sleepy Joe in action that he said, “Now is my chance!” The rest is history, and so it continues," he said in the post.

Calling the conflict “a war that should have never happened,” Donald Trump said the fighting has been “a loser for everyone,” particularly for the millions affected by the humanitarian crisis.

'Zero gratitude from Ukraine...': Trump rants about 'inherited' Russia-Ukraine war, slams Europe amid talks on peace plan

US President Trump says his latest Ukraine proposal is not final offer, signals room for changes.

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Clarifies Peace Plan Not a Final Offer for Kyiv Amid Pushback 

The White House has said South Africa was refusing to facilitate a smooth transition of its presidency of the Group of 20 major economies to the US, after the South African Foreign Ministry said it would hand over the presidency to the US on "an appropriate level" and after the G20 issued a declaration on the climate crisis over US objections.

White House: US Looking Forward to Restoring G20 Legitimacy

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