November 20, 2025 – Short News

Mamdani Travels to the Oval Office - With a Focus on Numbers!

New York’s incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he intends to present Trump with concrete data on the housing cost crisis during their meeting on Friday. He emphasized that despite months of personal attacks he remains willing to talk when it comes to the city’s future. Trump had repeatedly called him a “communist” and even threatened to revoke his citizenship, although Mamdani has been a U.S. citizen since 2018. The mayor elect is focused on affordable housing, public safety and economic stability. For many New Yorkers the meeting is a test of whether political hostilities can be set aside when real problems are at stake.

119,000 New Jobs - A Bright Spot With Shadows!

The delayed September report shows 119,000 new jobs and therefore significantly more than expected. At the same time the unemployment rate rises to 4.4 percent because many people have started actively looking for work again after the shutdown. The revision of August is striking: instead of a small gain it now shows a loss of 4,000 jobs. Growth is driven mainly by health care, hospitality and government positions, sectors that say little about the true strength of the economy. Manufacturing continues to lose workers, now down 94,000 compared to last year. For the Federal Reserve this is a signal to tread carefully: another rate cut is becoming less likely as uncertainty over Trump’s trade policy continues to weigh on investment.

Cheney’s Farewell - A State Ritual Without Trump

In the Washington National Cathedral political allies and opponents came together to honor Dick Cheney. George W. Bush delivered the main eulogy, and Joe Biden acknowledged political tensions without withholding personal respect. The most notable absence was that of the sitting president: Trump was not invited and continues to remain silent about Cheney’s death. Liz Cheney spoke with visible determination, reminding listeners of the responsibility leaders have to defend the truth. The ceremony revealed a Republican past that stands in clear contrast to the style of the present and a party searching its own history for direction.

JD Vance Offers Condolences With Noticeable Distance!

At a Breitbart event Vice President JD Vance was asked about Cheney. He said they had their differences but Cheney had served the country. The statement sounded deliberately restrained and seemed aimed at closing the topic quickly without provoking a conflict with Trump. In an administration where confrontation is often the default tone, this response felt unusually reserved. Observers saw a rare moment in which the vice president tried to balance loyalty with a sense of institutional respect.

Indictment Shakes Democrats in Florida!

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick is temporarily stepping down from her committee post after being indicted for allegedly misappropriating five million dollars in disaster relief funds. According to the indictment part of the money supported her own campaign. Her spokespersons point to the presumption of innocence, but House rules leave no room for exceptions: she must pause her duties while the case proceeds. The situation hits Democrats during a period of high political tension and gives Republicans new ammunition in the ongoing debate over government integrity.

New Orleans Faces a “Swamp Sweep” - A City in a State of Exception

A large scale deportation operation will begin in South Louisiana on December 1. Up to 250 federal agents are expected to arrive in the coming days, supported by Republican Governor Jeff Landry. The city, known for its cultural diversity and deep mistrust of expansive state power, now faces an operation that could leave lasting marks. Particularly sensitive is the end of the reform agreement with the Justice Department, which had protected the police from direct involvement in deportation actions. The city may now see a tighter alignment between local law enforcement and federal agencies. Many residents view the operation as a threat to social stability rather than a contribution to safety.

Crisis of Confidence - Americans Believe in Democracy but Not in Its Execution

A new Gallup poll shows that a majority of Americans still see democracy as the best system, but only one quarter believes it works well in their own country. Almost half say it functions poorly or very poorly. The mistrust is directed especially at political leaders, whom many do not trust to act in the public interest or protect democratic norms. The results reflect a country where political conflict has reached the institutional foundations. The numbers suggest a mood that cannot be eased by economic progress alone.

The Missing October Report Increases Uncertainty

The Labor Department confirmed that the October jobs report will not be released because the unemployment rate could not be calculated during the shutdown. The missing data will be published in mid December alongside the November report. For the Federal Reserve this creates an unusually thin data base ahead of its December meeting. In a time of political turmoil the information gap reinforces the sense of a country that is not only economically but also administratively off balance. Businesses and analysts will have to rely on estimates while major decisions approach.

Migration Shapes the Labor Market - Fewer People, Less Dynamism

Santander chief economist Stephen Stanley sees positive signals in the September report but warns of the structural effects of migration policy. Deportations and restricted immigration are reducing the number of people seeking work. As a result far fewer new jobs will be needed to keep unemployment stable, sometimes only 50,000 instead of over 125,000 previously. In the short term this looks like relief, but in the long term it acts as a brake on innovation and economic renewal. The labor market is not becoming more resilient but smaller, and for purely political reasons.

U.S. Army sends top leadership to Kyiv!!

The United States has sent its highest Army leadership to Ukraine. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is traveling together with General Randy George, General Chris Donahue, and the Army’s top noncommissioned officer, Michael Weimer. Officially, the trip is about drone warfare and new tactical developments. But President Trump recently named Driscoll a “special representative” for potential peace talks. Driscoll is expected to get his own impression in Kyiv and speak directly with President Zelenskyy. The White House remains silent on the mission.

And the same story repeats itself again and again …

A U.S. citizen was forcibly detained, taken away by officers of the immigration and border enforcement authorities, and subsequently left several miles away on the side of the road. In the available video, officers can be seen removing his handcuffs, tossing his wallet and other personal belongings onto the ground, and leaving the scene without any further explanation. Straßenrand zurückgelassen. In dem vorliegenden Video ist zu sehen, wie die Einsatzkräfte ihm die Handschellen abnehmen, seine Brieftasche sowie weitere persönliche Gegenstände auf den Boden werfen und den Ort ohne weitere Erklärung verlassen.

The man reports that the officers first pushed him against a wall, handcuffed him, and placed him in a transport vehicle. Only after checking his identification did the authorities realize that he was not the person they were looking for. They then drove him out of the original operation area, dropped him off, and left without taking any further action.

FEMA report cut down - Noem’s department intervenes!!

An internal report on FEMA’s future has been drastically shortened, cut from more than 160 pages to just about 20. Several people involved in the project say key recommendations were removed or softened, directly in the office of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Emergency planners across the country are concerned that crucial warnings about disaster preparedness may now be missing. The final report is expected in mid-December, but it is already clear that the administration is pulling back from major areas of disaster management and shifting responsibility to the states.

Florida congresswoman indicted for multimillion-dollar fraud!!

Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted because, according to prosecutors, she allegedly embezzled around five million dollars in disaster aid and funneled part of the money into her own campaign. The funds come from a COVID-19 contract awarded to her family’s health care company. Attorney General Pam Bondi called it a “particularly shameless misuse of taxpayer money.” The congresswoman has so far remained silent.

First terrorism indictment against Antifa supporters ends with guilty plea!!

Five people have pleaded guilty to supporting a group that carried out an attack on a Texas immigration center on July 4. According to federal prosecutors, shots and fireworks were fired at the facility and a police officer was injured. The Justice Department is using the classification of Antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization” for the first time, a designation Trump ordered. The attack occurred on July 4, 2025, outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas, where a police officer was shot in the neck. According to the indictment, the group used fireworks and gunfire and targeted vehicles and security personnel. Prosecutors are linking the case to alleged Antifa structures for the first time, a classification viewed with widespread skepticism. The five defendants, Nathan Baumann, Joy Gibson, Seth Sikes, Lynette Sharp and John Thomas, entered guilty pleas and now face up to 15 years in prison. The classification appears far-fetched. We are taking this as an opportunity to examine the case more closely and are beginning our own investigations.

Khashoggi’s widow shocked by Trump’s words in the Oval Office!!

The widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi reacted with shock to Trump’s remarks during his meeting with the Saudi crown prince in the Oval Office. She said she could hardly believe how casually Trump spoke about the killing of her husband. For her, one thing remains clear: the political conversations in Washington must not obscure who is responsible for her husband’s death.

Federal court halts use-of-force restrictions on agencies in Chicago!!

A federal appeals court has temporarily suspended an order limiting the use of physical force by immigration authorities in the Chicago metropolitan area. The judges called the original ruling “overbroad” but warned against overinterpreting the stay. The order arose after lawsuits by media and demonstrators who had documented extensive use of force. A fast-track process is now underway that could lead to narrower requirements.

Judge pushes forward contempt proceedings against Trump administration!!

A federal judge in Washington wants to continue investigating why several Venezuelan migrants were flown to El Salvador in March despite a clear court order. The individuals landed in a notorious prison even though the judge had demanded their return to the United States. The appeals court has cleared the way for a potential criminal case. Now witnesses must be named and an exact procedure for the inquiry established.

New mayor of New Orleans warns of planned large-scale raid!!

Helena Moreno, the incoming mayor of New Orleans, is alarmed about a two-month operation that will bring federal agents into the city. She speaks of concerns that fundamental rights could be violated – from arbitrary arrests to racially motivated stops. Moreno plans to mobilize lawyers and prepare affected residents. The city is filled with a sense of fear.

Trump and Vance visit elementary school on military base!!

Melania Trump and Usha Vance spent Wednesday at schools on the Camp Lejeune base. The children received Be Best materials, small puzzles, and stickers. Melania Trump spoke with the students, praised their stories, and sat at the tables to watch them play. It was a visit meant to show lightness – while the country outside wrestles with far heavier issues.

Missouri seeks to seize Chinese assets!!

After a ruling for nearly 25 billion dollars related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri is calling for the seizure of Chinese assets in the United States. The attorney general wants to secure properties and corporate holdings that are fully or partly owned by China. Beijing does not recognize the ruling. Even Missouri admits that a long legal battle lies ahead.