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Trump stated in a 60 Minutes interview that the government shutdown will end only when Democrats agree to his demands, saying 'If they don't vote, that their problem.' The shutdown continues to impact federal benefits, with contingency funds allowing the administration to provide half of normal SNAP food assistance payments to nearly 42 million recipients in November.
Trump said he knows 'nothing' about crypto billionaire Changpeng Zhao, whom he pardoned last month. Zhao had pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering through his Binance cryptocurrency exchange, which had struck a financial deal involving the Trump family's own venture.
In a 60 Minutes interview, Trump said that China's Xi Jinping assured him he will not take military action on Taiwan during Trump's presidency, and that Taiwan 'never came up' in their meeting. Trump stated that China 'knows the consequences' of military action.
Trump stated he doubts the US will go to war with Venezuela and that while Nicolás Maduro's 'days are numbered,' military intervention is unlikely. The remarks follow reports that the US has amassed military units in the Caribbean.
Trump threatened potential military intervention in Nigeria, reportedly in response to pressure from his evangelical base regarding alleged persecution of Christians in the country.
The Supreme Court is confronting Trump's tariff policies in a major test of presidential power this week. The legal dispute centers on the legitimacy of the administration's tariff authority, with significant implications for business and trade.
Trump approved a trade war truce with China and stated the US is 'always watching' China regarding their military and nuclear capabilities following discussions with President Xi.
Trump's approval rating has fallen to a second-term low of 37% according to a new CNN/SSRS survey, with 68% of respondents saying things are going badly in the country.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is shifting from defense to counterattack, telling people in his circle he welcomes the opportunity to present the public case against Trump that was denied to him by adverse court rulings and the 2024 election outcome.
Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor on the eve of the election, warning that if Zohran Mamdani won, the city would be 'highly unlikely' to receive federal funding beyond a bare minimum. Mamdani responded by mocking Cuomo over the tepid endorsement.