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l'Info Saturday, October 25, 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.
Sanae Takaichi, the apparent next Prime Minister of Japan, is riding the wave of rightwing politics
Politics
With decades of political experience, Sanae Takaichi is wooing conservatives in the climb to more power. In the cross-hairs : immigration and social issues, like marriage equality—echoing Trump's agenda.

U.S.A.

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."
Trump escalates threats of prosecution against his perceived enemies
Enemies
NEW YORK, October 15 (C'est Vrai) — President Donald J. Trump (R) continues to openly urge his top Justice officials to pursue legal cases against individuals with reported motivations based on politics, even at the risk of raising vindictive prosecution concerns.

New York

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.
Eric Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo, capping a mayoral campaign beset by improbable twists and turns
BFF
NEW YORK, October 23 (C'est Vrai) — Mayor Eric Adams (D-New York) has endorsed the independent campaign of Andrew Cuomo in the succession election taking place on Nov. 4. The former rivalry between the two peaked a few weeks ago, when Adams called Cuomo "a snake and a liar."
Zohran Mamdani born-again : A democratic socialist becomes a liberal moderate
Transformation
NEW YORK, October 22 (C'est Vrai) — A former political radical, Zohran Mamdani has cozied up to the NYPD's commissioner and threatened to leave behind his DSA roots. Whereas the mayor of Chicago has called for a general strike, Mamdani has made overtures to the City's top business leaders. Here comes the new boss, same as the old boss.

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

The Washington Post
Switzerland is spending millions revamping its vast network of bunkers
 Oct. 25, 2025
The New York Post
How ‘antisemitic’ activist Linda Sarsour nurtured socialist Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral bid
 Oct. 25, 2025
The New York Times
Keeping the House Absent, Johnson Marginalizes Congress and Himself
 Oct. 25, 2025
The New York Times
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
 Oct. 25, 2025
Reuters
Commentary : Breakingviews : How a stock market collapse can lead to a slump
 Oct. 24, 2025
The Washington Post
U.S. kills six in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Hegseth says
 Oct. 24, 2025
The Guardian
Zelenskyy arrives in London for meeting with European leaders
 Oct. 24, 2025
BBC
EU fails to back frozen Russian cash loan - but vows to support Ukraine
 Oct. 24, 2025
BBC
'The mafia ain't what it used to be' - FBI's gambling case shows mob's evolution
 Oct. 24, 2025
ABC News
Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say
 Oct. 24, 2025
The Washington Post
Pentagon orders aircraft carrier to Latin America as Trump signals escalation
 Oct. 24, 2025
POLITICO
After a lengthy wait, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani
 Oct. 24, 2025
NBC News
Border Patrol's Bovino called to court after being accused of throwing tear gas canister in Chicago
 Oct. 24, 2025
NBC News
Russia furious as Trump sanctions target the heart of Putin's war economy
 Oct. 24, 2025
NBC News
Trail Blazers coach Billups, Miami's Rozier among over 30 arrested in two federal gambling-related investigations
 Oct. 23, 2025