The Headlines Mamdani at the White House, and the Coast Guard’s New Policy on Swastikas and Nooses
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Nov 21, 2025 Tensions rise as President Trump meets New York mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani for the first time. Trump stirs controversy with claims of sedition against lawmakers, leading to uproar. The administration plans to lease over a billion acres of U.S. waters for drilling, prompting environmental concerns. The Coast Guard controversially updates its policy on hate symbols, also allowing swastikas and nooses under specific conditions. In international news, Ukraine's Zelensky expresses cautious interest in a U.S. peace proposal.
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Tense First Meeting Between Mamdani And Trump
- Zoran Mamdani will meet President Trump despite months of public clashes and mutual attacks.
- Mamdani says he'll cooperate on beneficial agendas but will oppose policies that harm New Yorkers.
Threats Over Military Guidance Spark Outrage
- President Trump's social post suggested hanging six Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to refuse illegal orders.
- Democrats responded that the president's reaction implied restating the law was, in his view, "punishable by death."
Huge Offshore Drilling Proposal Unveiled
- The administration proposed opening more than a billion acres of U.S. coastal waters for new oil and gas drilling.
- The plan covers the Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and parts of Alaska and faces bipartisan pushback over environmental risks.