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l'Info Wednesday, October 29, 2025

International

Russia remains unmoved in war against Ukraine, despite new sanctions
Department of War
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was denied a definite financial support plan by E.U. leaders on Friday following the imposition of new U.S. economic sanctions on two top Russian oil companies by President Donald Trump.
Hegseth continues military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific
Military Strikes
The U.S. has continued with its deadly military strikes against sea vessels allegedly running drugs through the Caribbean and Pacific, despite questions of legality and push back by South American authorities.

U.S.A.

CNN honcho Mark Thompson under fire for ordering softening on East Wing demolition following White House meeting
Demolition Man
One day after a meeting at the White House, CNN CEO Mark Thompson reportedly instructed staff during a conference call to cut back reports about the East Wing demolition. Top CNN staff speculated that the order came as a White House request, according to reports. A CNN spokesperson has denied the "conjecture," according to The Daily Beast.
Trump demolishes East Wing of the White House to make room for new ballroom, igniting fury
Home Improvement
NEW YORK, October 22 (C'est Vrai) — President Donald Trump (R) has escalated the scale and impact of his new ballroom on the White House grounds by ordering the demolition of the East Wing. The backlash to the change orders has been swift, but it appears partisan.
Trump makes good on threat to put the squeeze on Antifa
Antifa
The Trump administration is pressing terrorism charges against U.S. citizens opposed to his immigration crackdown. The indictment filed by Federal prosecutors on Thursday described the decentralised, social movement as a "militant enterprise."

New York

Press reports, citing social media, question Zohran Mamdani's recounting of Islamophobia allegedly faced by aunt following Sept. 11 attacks
Fact Check
NEW YORK, October 27 (C'est Vrai) — News media based in India raised questions about the veracity of the recounting by Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani (DSA-Astoria) of instances of Islamophobia allegedly experienced by his aunt following the Sept. 11 attacks in New York.
After Zohran Madamni embraced New York's business leaders, Bernie Sanders and AOC hold joint rally to celebrate moderation
Kumbaya
NEW YORK, October 26 (C'est Vrai) — In contrast to Mayor Brandon Johnson (D-Chicago), who called for a general strike in response to Trump's embrace of autocracy, Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani (DSA-Astoria) has embraced Trump's business base. Senator Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.) and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DSA-N.Y. 14) are rallying in approval.
Zohran Mamdani heads into early voting facing unanswered questions about his extremist associations
Entanglements
NEW YORK, October 25 (C'est Vrai) — Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani (DSA-Astoria) heads into the start of early voting today facing unanswered questions over his associations with controversial figures, including polarising activist Linda Sarsour ; Siraj Wahhaj, a reported, unindicted co-conspirator of the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing ; and Rebecca Kadagan, the former speaker of Uganda's Parliament and a driving force in 2013-2014 behind that nation's reported, "Kill the Gays" bill.
Early voting begins on Saturday in contentious New York City mayoral race
Early and Often
NEW YORK, October 24 (C'est Vrai) — In the lead-up to the start of early voting, Zohran Mamdani wins a key establishment endorsement, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces accusations of prejudice, and Curtis Sliwa attracts the scorn of President Donald Trump.

Editorial

Trump's use of military action against Venezuela creates unease
Department of War
President Donald J. Trump is deploying military force in the Caribbean without authorisation from Congress. The military strikes, targeting alleged drugboats with ties to Venezuela, preceded reports that Trump had approved CIA covert activities in Venezuela.

Economy

The U.S. Government shutdown triggering SNAP interruptions and layoffs
G.D.P.
With a reported impasse between President Donald Trump (R) and Congressional Democrats, the U.S. Government shutdown poses a delay or suspension in SNAP benefits to the most under-privileged Americans. The White House threats to deny backpay to, or institute layoffs of, Federal workers add to pressures to the labour market and consumer spending.
Sequoia Capital's ignored political tensions burst in public, as COO quits following partner's social media flaming of NYC mayoral candidate
Crisis PR Mode
Sumaiya Balbale has reportedly resigned as chief operating officer of Sequoia Capital, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm, following a partner's social media attack of Zohran Mamdani described as Islamophobic.
Higher U.S. tariffs under Trump reverberate through the world economy, but China manages to come out ahead
Taxation
Trump's tax policy to increase tariff collections on imports have sent shock waves through domestic small businesses, and it's exposed the vulnerabilities of a stock market bubble. But to Trump's main trading foe, China has thus far emerged unscathed.

Culture

Thieves reportedly staged daylight heist at Louvre, abscond with priceless jewels
Braquage
The Louvre Museum was closed on Sunday following a reported robbery of priceless jewels. The theft came as a shock to the nation of France despite efforts by Louvre employees over the summer to elevate museum conditions as a social issue.

Headlines

POLITICO
3 words in Letitia James’ mortgage contract could doom the fraud case against her
 Oct. 29, 2025
The Washington Post
De Blasio impostor tricks newspaper into running anti-Mamdani quotes
 Oct. 29, 2025
The Miami Herald
Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa just hours from slamming Jamaica. And it may grow stronger
 Oct. 28, 2025
The Associated Press
US sought to lure Nicolás Maduro’s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader
 Oct. 28, 2025
The New York Times
Trump Argues in Formal Appeal That His Conviction Was ‘Fatally Marred’
 Oct. 28, 2025
The New York Times
Should the Mayor Control N.Y.C. Schools ? Mamdani and Cuomo Don’t Agree.
 Oct. 28, 2025
The New York Times
A City Council Race in Arizona Turns Toxic Over Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
 Oct. 28, 2025
The Daily Beast
CNN Boss Ordered Teardown Censorship After V.I.P. West Wing Visit
 Oct. 27, 2025
The New Republic
CNN CEO Orders Change in Trump Coverage After White House Visit
 Oct. 27, 2025
The Associated Press
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls a special session to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries
 Oct. 27, 2025
Bloomberg
UBS’s Swiss Capital Fight Threatens Ermotti’s Swift Victory Lap
 Oct. 27, 2025
Bloomberg
Witkoff Firm Sells $200 Million in Miami Condos Before Breaking Ground
 Oct. 27, 2025
The Hill
CNN boss told staff to scale back White House demolition coverage : Report
 Oct. 27, 2025
The New York Times
Lawsuit Plunges New York Into the National Gerrymandering Fight
 Oct. 27, 2025
India Times
Zohran Mamdani faces fierce backlash as netizens quash his claims about his aunt’s post-9/11 subway fears : ‘He shed a fake tear’
 Oct. 27, 2025