Trump sends Thanksgiving holiday greetings to Americans

President Trump says there’s much to be thankful for on this national holiday. The president is also grateful for the men and women wearing our nation’s uniform. He made his comments ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday at a White House event where he pardoned two turkeys.

Trump orders 500 more troops to DC after shooting of Guardsmen

President Trump is sending more troops to Washington, DC, after the shooting of two National Guardsmen. The president said he has directed the Pentagon to mobilize an additional 500 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. In a video message from Florida, he said federal authorities believe they have identified the suspect as an Afghan immigrant. The president also asked Americans to remember the National Guard troops and their families in prayer this Thanksgiving.

Trump identifies DC shooting suspect as Afghan national

President Trump says the DC shooting suspect is believed to be an Afghan immigrant. Hours after the gunning down of two National Guardsmen near the White House, the president said the U-S must “re-examine every alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan.” The president described the shootings as an “act of terror” and said the suspect would pay “the steepest possible price.”

U.S. envoy coached Putin’s aide on pitching Trump, Bloomberg reports

A transcript published by Bloomberg News reveals that President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how to pitch Trump on a Ukraine peace plan. During an October 14th call, Witkoff suggested that Putin should call the president to congratulate him on the Gaza peace deal and express respect for him as a man of peace. The White House did not dispute the transcript, and Donald Trump described Witkoff’s approach as “standard” negotiating procedure.

Trump envoy to meet with Putin in Moscow next week

President Trump is dispatching his special envoy to meet with Russian President Putin next week. Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow to discuss an updated peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. U-S officials say the proposal has been fine-tuned after addressing concerns from Ukrainian officials. President Trump told reporters that Russia is “making concessions” after European allies said the plan favored Moscow. The president also said there’s “no deadline” for an agreement after first demanding that Ukraine had until Thanksgiving to decide.

Bessent: Trump could announced Fed pick before Christmas

President Trump is getting closer to naming his pick for Federal Reserve chairman. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrapped up a second round of interviews this week for a new Fed chair, and he told CNBC there was a good chance the president would announce his pick before Christmas. Meanwhile, Bloomberg News reported that White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett is seen by allies and presidential advisers as the frontrunner. Donald Trump has been sharply critical of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, whose leadership term expires in May.

FBI seeking interviews with Dems over “illegal orders” video

The FBI is seeking interviews with the Democrats who urged U-S troops to defy “illegal orders.” Democratic lawmakers who appeared in the video say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews. President Trump has accused the Democrats of sedition and said such behavior is “punishable by death.” The Pentagon is also investigating Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona over potential violations of military law. The Democrats described the FBI move as an effort by the Trump administration to intimidate them into silence.

Trump points to “tremendous progress” in Russia-Ukraine talks

President Trump is pointing to “tremendous progress” in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The president said his plan to end the war has been “fine-tuned” following recent negotiations with both sides. He announced on social media that he’s sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Putin and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials. He suggested he might meet soon with the Russian and Ukrainian presidents, but only when the deal to the war is final “or in its final stages.”

Trump pardons two turkeys in Thanksgiving tradition

Justice Department appeals dismissal of Comey, James cases

The Trump administration is appealing the dismissal of cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the White House disagrees with a federal judge who ruled that the Trump administration’s prosecutor was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. Halligan is a former White House aide who was tapped to be a U-S Attorney with no prior prosecutorial experience.

White House optimistic about peace plan for Russia, Ukraine

The White House is optimistic about its 28-point peace plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. There’s been pushback from some European leaders, who believe the proposal heavily favors Russia. But White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt insists that both Ukraine and Russia are being represented in the negotiations. President Trump initially demanded that Ukraine accept the plan by Thanksgiving. U-S officials say ongoing talks have been productive.

Pentagon is probing Sen. Mark Kelly over “illegal orders” video

The Pentagon says it’s investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law. The investigation into the former Navy pilot stems from a video that featured several lawmakers calling for U-S troops to defy “illegal orders.” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Senator Kelly needs to be held accountable. The Pentagon cited a federal law that allows retired service members to be recalled to active duty for possible court martial or other measures.

Judge dismisses Comey, Letitia James criminal cases

Trump talks trade in phone call with China’s Xi

President Trump has been on the phone with China’s Xi Jinping. U-S and Chinese officials confirm that the two leaders had a phone call on Monday. According to China’s official news agency, Xi told the president that Taiwan’s return to mainland China is “an important part of the post-war international order. The presidents also discussed trade, but the Chinese statement did not reveal any concrete agreements on matters such as the purchase of American soybeans.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials claim progress on possible peace plan

Top U-S and Ukrainian officials say they’ve made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war. At weekend talks in Geneva, officials discussed an American proposal for peace, which some European allies fear is too favorable to Moscow. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the talks as productive. He shared few details, though he said any final agreement would need Russia’s approval. Earlier, President Trump complained on social media that Ukraine’s leaders were not grateful for U-S military assistance.

Trump, Mamdani, MTG make for head-spinning politics

President Trump is at the center of some recent head-spinning politics. Friday offered an unexpected twist in U-S politics. First, here at the White House, President Trump had an extremely friendly meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The warmth of their meeting came as a surprise after the two had lobbed hefty criticism at each other over the past few months. Then a few hours later, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a one-time Trump loyalist, announced she’ll be resigning in January after a split with the president and GOP leadership.

Trump taps Jack Nicklaus to redesign Andrews AFB golf courses

President Trump has plans to renovate the two golf courses at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington. Over the past 10 months, the president has kept busy with plans to refurbish the Kennedy Center and build a massive White House ballroom. And now he’s overseeing upgrades and renovations at the Joint Base Andrew golf courses. On Saturday, he took an aerial tour with golf pro and friend Jack Nicklaus. He claimed the military base’s recreational facilities have “been destroyed through lack of maintenance.”

Trump says Marjorie Taylor Greene needed his endorsement

President Trump is reacting to Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation announcement. The president said after Greene “went bad” — going from a MAGA ally to a critic –it was only a matter of time for her to leave Congress. Despite that compliment, Donald Trump has called the GOP Congresswoman a “traitor” for being critical of party leadership’s handling of health care and the government shutdown

Western allies concerned about Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace plan

Ukraine’s Western allies are raising concerns about the proposed U-S plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. President Trump has given Ukraine a deadline of Thanksgiving to accept a 28-point peace.
THe U-S proposal requires Ukraine to give up territory to Russia, which is a major concern for European allies, who see the plan as favoring Moscow. They also warn against rushing a deal. Asked if this proposal is his final offer to Ukraine, the president said, “no.”

White House turns focus to affordability after GOP election losses

The White House is talking more about the cost of living since this month’s GOP election losses. Voters in the off-year elections made it clear that pocketbook issues remain a top concern. Over the past two-and-a-half weeks, the Trump administration has tried to focus more on those concerns. Vice President JD Vance told an interviewer “we hear you” and “there’s a lot more work to do.” He said there had been progress on lowering prices, but the American people need to have “a little bit of patience.” And President Trump has removed some tariffs on food imports in a bid to lower grocery prices

Mamdani wants to discuss NYC’s affordability crisis with Trump

New York City’s mayor-elect plans to discuss cost-of-living issues with President Trump. During his upcoming Oval Office sit-down with the president, Zohran Mamdani wants to talk about how the two leaders could work to make New York City more affordable. When he announced the meeting on social media, Donald Trump referred to Mamdani as the “the Communist mayor of New York.” The mayor-elect said he’s “not concerned” his meeting with the president could be a political trap.

Ukraine would cede land to Russia in proposed U.S. peace plan

Details are beginning to emerge about President Trump’s plans for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The proposed peace plan would limit the size of Ukraine’s military and Russia would gain land it has been unable to win on the battlefield. According to a draft document obtained by the AP, the proposal would also prevent the future expansion of NATO, which Moscow views as a potential threat. The White House says that it has been receiving input from each side in the conflict. But Ukrainian President Zelensky has strongly opposed previous calls for territorial concessions.

White House defends Trump calling female reporter “piggy”

The White House is defending President Trump calling a female reporter “piggy.” When a reporter questioned the president about Jeffrey Epstein last weekend, Donald Trump pointed his finger and said, “Quiet, piggy.” Asked about the incident, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the comment reflected the president’s frankness and transparency. On Tuesday in the Oval Office , the president called another female reporter “a terrible person.”

Trump says Dems’ message to military is “punishable by death”

President Trump says a video message from Democrats to the military is “seditious behavior” punishable by death. The president used a social media post to harshly criticize members of Congress who told military officials they shouldn’t follow “illegal orders.” He said such behavior is “punishable by death.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, no, the president doesn’t believe the lawmakers should be executed. ongressional Democrats are outraged, calling the president’s threats disgusting and dangerous.