{"id":21340,"date":"2025-11-24T05:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T04:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaizen-blog.org\/?p=21340"},"modified":"2025-11-25T13:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:40:44","slug":"24-november-2025-kurznachrichten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaizen-blog.org\/en\/24-november-2025-kurznachrichten\/","title":{"rendered":"November 24, 2025 \u2013 Short News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trump increases the pressure - and the highest ranking US general appears in the Caribbean!<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The visit by General Dan Caine to Puerto Rico and to a warship marks the next escalation in the approach toward Venezuela. The United States has assembled an unusually large fleet in the region, while more than twenty boats have been destroyed and more than eighty people killed. Trump is openly considering a military strike against Nicol\u00e1s Maduro, flanked by the designation of the Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization. Europe is meanwhile focused on Geneva, where talks on the US peace proposal for Ukraine continue, even though it requires Ukraine to give parts of its territory to Moscow. Pressure is rising on all fronts, but Washington is clearly opting for determination rather than restraint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pentagon moves into open conflict - investigation into Senator Mark Kelly<\/strong>y<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That the Pentagon would publicly target a sitting senator would once have been unthinkable. Now Mark Kelly, a former Marine pilot and astronaut, is under investigation over a video in which he urges soldiers to refuse unlawful orders. The Defense Department refers to a law that allows retired officers to be returned to service to face military court. The tone is sharp: they speak of endangering discipline and loyalty. The move shows how far the military leadership in Trump\u2019s second term has shifted from its earlier political restraint - and how openly confrontation is now being carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Judge stops Trump\u2019s prosecutions - the cases against Comey and James collapse<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A federal judge has thrown out the charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The reason strikes at the heart of the Trump administration: the special prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was in the court\u2019s view appointed unlawfully. The decision is a rare and direct blow to the president\u2019s political prosecutions and reveals how hastily the administration tried to install a loyal lawyer willing to pursue the cases at any cost. With the ruling, another brick falls out of the attempt to criminally target senior officials and critics. The decision may carry lasting consequences - and shows how shaky the legal foundation of these campaigns has been. With Halligan\u2019s disqualification, another name joins the list of those whose appointment has already failed in court. The judge criticized not only the appointment but also the political influence that led to the case. For the Trump administration this is a serious setback: its strategy of using investigations against political opponents is once again blocked by the judiciary. For Comey and James, this ends a chapter that many saw as pure retaliation. For the Justice Department, the bitter truth remains that even political force cannot hide a lack of legality. See also our article: \u201cJames Comey: A case on the edge - and a judge who speaks of misconduct by the Justice Department\u201d - under the link: https:\/\/kaizen-blog.org\/en\/james-comey-ein-verfahren-am-abgrund-und-ein-richter-der-von-fehlverhalten-des-justizministeriums-spricht\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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US designates Venezuela\u2019s Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Trump administration has officially designated the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization. The step targets Nicol\u00e1s Maduro directly, even though the structure is not a classic cartel but a network of military officers, police officials and government figures entangled since the 1990s in drug trafficking, illegal mining and fuel smuggling. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke of \u201cterrorist violence\u201d, while critics argue that the label mainly serves political pressure. The decision appears to prepare further measures at a time when Washington is building up military power in the Caribbean and increasingly targeting Maduro\u2019s inner circle. The designation was published Monday in the Federal Register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mamdani contradicts Trump even after their friendly meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zohran Mamdani stands by his view that Trump behaved like a despot - despite their unusually friendly meeting at the White House. On \u201cMeet the Press\u201d, the incoming mayor of New York made clear that a polite smile changes nothing about his opinion. Trump had called him a \u201c100 percent Communist Lunatic\u201d after his election victory. Mamdani continues to see the president as a danger to democratic institutions and said that polite gestures do not disguise that. The meeting rather showed how eager Trump is to enforce the appearance of harmony with his critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trump and Xi discuss Taiwan, Ukraine and trade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trump and China\u2019s President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Monday about Taiwan, Ukraine and trade. Xi emphasized that the \u201creturn of Taiwan\u201d is part of the postwar order and referred to the shared legacy of World War II. The United States confirmed the call but gave no details. Japan had recently signaled that it might intervene militarily should China act against Taiwan. Concrete agreements on trade did not emerge, even though Washington is in urgent need of a course correction in the agricultural sector. The exchange points to rising tensions that both sides publicly cover with diplomatic routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top General Caine visits US troops in the Caribbean<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited US troops in Puerto Rico and on a warship while Trump considers possible military action against Venezuela. The United States has concentrated an unusually large fleet in the region and has already destroyed more than twenty suspected smuggling boats, killing over eighty people. Officially the mission targets drug operations, but the timing greatly increases pressure on Maduro. Observers describe a show of force that goes far beyond maritime patrols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airlines halt flights to Venezuela after FAA warning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Several international airlines have suspended flights to Venezuela after the US Federal Aviation Administration warned of acute risks in the country\u2019s airspace. The agency cited unclear threats that could endanger aircraft both in the air and on the ground. TAP, LATAM, Avianca, Iberia, Gol and Caribbean Air halted operations, and Turkish Airlines is pausing from November 24 to 28. The security situation is deteriorating alongside Washington\u2019s pressure campaign, leaving Venezuela increasingly isolated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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California\u2019s governor race descends into political chaos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

California is assembling what may be the most unpredictable field of candidates in decades: former presidential hopefuls, a sheriff, two women with real chances, a former cabinet secretary and several billionaires. The campaign has not officially begun, yet scandals and internal breakdowns already dominate the landscape. The departure of Gavin Newsom leaves a power vacuum that extends far beyond the state. The winner will inherit a national stage - and all signs point to a turbulent and chaotic election season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Warnings over weakened US election security agency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cybersecurity agency CISA, responsible for protecting elections since 2018, was notably absent during recent voting cycles. Budget cuts and staffing losses under Trump have created large gaps. States must now decide on their own how to guard against attacks or disinformation. The 2026 midterms face elevated risk, since the agency had previously identified vulnerabilities and helped develop emergency plans. Many election officials are alarmed as essential security structures fall away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trump\u2019s task force overwhelms Memphis - thousands arrested within weeks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Safe Task Force launched by Trump has arrested around 2,800 people in Memphis since late September and issued more than 28,000 traffic citations. The massive operation aims to curb crime but is overwhelming courts and jails. The already overcrowded detention center is approaching a long-term crisis, cases are piling up and judges warn of months of delays. The involvement of the National Guard underscores the exceptional nature of the operation. The city is experiencing a security crackdown that shows short term strength but pushes the entire justice system to its limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JFK granddaughter breaks her silence \u2013 and directs harsh words at RFK Jr.!<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, has made public that she is terminally ill with leukemia. The diagnosis struck her after the birth of her second child, when an unusually high white blood cell count was detected. Since then she has fought her way through chemotherapy, two stem cell transplants and several clinical trials in which doctors told her she might have a year left. Schlossberg writes openly about her fear that her children might forget her. At the same time she criticizes her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who as Health Secretary has cut funding for mRNA research \u2013 technologies that could one day help with cancer as well. For her it is a political slap in the face to all those who rely on medical progress. Her words hit a government that likes to present itself as family oriented, while a Kennedy daughter is fighting for her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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California's governor race becomes a political powder keg!<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The succession of Gavin Newsom has triggered a field of candidates the likes of which California has not seen in decades. Members of Congress, former cabinet officials, two potential first female candidates, a sheriff and several millionaires are competing for the same office. The job is seen as a national power post, and many contenders are already thinking about Washington. But the opening phase has been rough: Katie Porter faltered after a failed interview, while former minister Xavier Becerra came under pressure due to a scandal involving a former staffer. Antonio Villaraigosa is trying to position himself in the political center, and Tom Steyer promises to break with powerful utilities. With a divided field, two candidates could reach the runoff with little more than 20 percent. Despite democratic dominance the race remains open \u2013 and unpredictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sanna Marin's clarity \u2013 and the silence of those who should know better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n