news today – AM 11/21/2025
Today’s top news headlines for Friday, November 21, 2025, include major developments in US politics, foreign affairs, and significant domestic events:
US Politics
Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani Meeting: President Trump is scheduled to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House today. This high-stakes meeting follows a period of heated rhetoric, including Trump calling Mamdani a “communist” and a “traitor”.
Trump’s “Seditious Behavior” Accusation: Trump has accused Democrats who urged military members to reject “illegal orders” of “seditious behavior, punishable by death”. The comments have drawn sharp criticism from Democratic leaders.
Epstein Files Legislation: A bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files has been signed into law by Trump, shifting the focus to the timeline for the documents’ release.
CDC Website Changes: The CDC’s website on vaccines and autism has been altered to include false claims about a potential link, a reversal that has sparked controversy and criticism from public health leaders.
World News
Ukraine Peace Plan: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned his country may face a choice between losing US support or its dignity as he considers a Trump-backed peace plan with Russia that would require concessions.
Fighter Jet Crash in Dubai: The pilot of an Indian fighter jet was killed when the aircraft crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show.
.Gaza and Israel: Israeli airstrikes continue inGazadespite a ceasefire, killing two in occupied East Jerusalem and 33 acrossGaza. Anti-Hamas armed groups are seeking a future role in a post-ceasefireGaza
Domestic Events
St. Louis Airport Shooting: An unarmed man wielding a knife was shot and killed by a police officer at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Fugees Rapper Sentenced: Fugees rapper Pras Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in an illegal campaign donation scheme.
Botulism Outbreak: The CDC has reported that 31 infants have been hospitalized in a botulism outbreak.
For more details on these stories, you can visit major news outlets such as ABC News, the BBC, CNN, NPR, and The New York Times.
US Politics
Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani Meeting: President Trump is scheduled to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House today. This high-stakes meeting follows a period of heated rhetoric, including Trump calling Mamdani a “communist” and a “traitor”.
Trump’s “Seditious Behavior” Accusation: Trump has accused Democrats who urged military members to reject “illegal orders” of “seditious behavior, punishable by death”. The comments have drawn sharp criticism from Democratic leaders.
Epstein Files Legislation: A bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files has been signed into law by Trump, shifting the focus to the timeline for the documents’ release.
CDC Website Changes: The CDC’s website on vaccines and autism has been altered to include false claims about a potential link, a reversal that has sparked controversy and criticism from public health leaders.
World News
Ukraine Peace Plan: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned his country may face a choice between losing US support or its dignity as he considers a Trump-backed peace plan with Russia that would require concessions.
Fighter Jet Crash in Dubai: The pilot of an Indian fighter jet was killed when the aircraft crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show.
.Gaza and Israel: Israeli airstrikes continue inGazadespite a ceasefire, killing two in occupied East Jerusalem and 33 acrossGaza. Anti-Hamas armed groups are seeking a future role in a post-ceasefireGaza
Domestic Events
St. Louis Airport Shooting: An unarmed man wielding a knife was shot and killed by a police officer at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Fugees Rapper Sentenced: Fugees rapper Pras Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in an illegal campaign donation scheme.
Botulism Outbreak: The CDC has reported that 31 infants have been hospitalized in a botulism outbreak.
For more details on these stories, you can visit major news outlets such as ABC News, the BBC, CNN, NPR, and The New York Times.
