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9:09 AM 11/21/2025 – News Today

9:09 AM 11/21/2025 – News Today

Today’s top news headlines include:

U.S. Politics & News
  • President Trump is facing widespread condemnation and calls of “seditious behavior” after suggesting that Democrats who called on the military to refuse unlawful orders deserve death.
  • New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to meet with President Trump at the White House today.
  • The Department of Justice (DOJ) abruptly reversed course, confirming the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey was reviewed by a full grand jury, a blow to his defense.
  • The U.S. Transportation Department has launched a campaign for “civility” on flights, including potential new rules regarding passenger clothing.
  • The CDC’s website was changed to include a claim about vaccines causing autism, sparking controversy and pushback from public health leaders.
  • Fugees rapper Pras Michel was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in an illegal campaign donation scheme related to the Obama campaign. 
World News
  • Ukraine is studying a new U.S. peace plan, which some allies fear could involve significant territorial concessions to Russia.
  • At least 41 people have died in central Vietnam due to severe flooding, with more rain expected.
  • A pilot was killed after an Indian fighter jet crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show.
  • A massive fire broke out at the COP30 climate talks venue in Brazil, forcing evacuations.
  • Gunmen abducted dozens of pupils and staff from a Catholic school in Nigeria in a recent attack. 
Arts & Culture
  • A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $55 million, setting a new auction record for a female artist.
  • A rare copy of the first Superman comic book was found in an attic and sold for over $9 million, becoming the most expensive comic ever sold. 
For more details, you can visit authoritative news sources such as The New York TimesThe Washington PostBBC News, or Reuters.