20. November 2025 – Kurznachrichten

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.

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.