New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani continues to label President Donald Trump a despot and a fascist, even after a notably friendly White House meeting on Friday. The democratic socialist’s public statements highlight a stark tension between the tone of his reception in Washington and his unwavering criticism.

President Donald Trump has called on both Ukraine and Russia to immediately stop their fighting. His pronouncement came on the heels of a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging an end to what he termed a brutal war.

President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to cancel a critical meeting with top congressional leaders. On Monday afternoon, he plans to host a bipartisan summit at the White House, hoping to avert a looming government shutdown.

In an urgent bid to avoid a looming government shutdown, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries plan to meet with President Donald Trump and GOP leaders on Monday. Sources say the Oval Office session could be pivotal in determining whether a deal to keep the government open can be reached in time.

President Donald Trump welcomed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the White House on Thursday in a clear sign of improving relations. Earlier this week, Sharif joined Trump and other Muslim leaders, underscoring the positive trajectory of Washington-Islamabad ties.

Indiana Republicans are set to visit the White House as part of a mid-cycle redistricting push led by former President Trump. While some lawmakers embrace the opportunity, others have raised concerns about upending political boundaries too quickly.