Trump signs executive order directing inquiry into Muslim Brotherhood as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday afternoon that will direct the Secretary of State and Treasury Secretary to determine if certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational Sunni Islamist organization, should be a “Foreign Terrorist Organization.”
The order appears to be rooted in concerns of certain chapters or members of the Muslim Brotherhood providing Hamas support to attack civilian and military targets within Israel.
“President Trump is confronting the Muslim Brotherhood’s transnational network, which fuels terrorism and destabilization campaigns against U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East,” the executive order says
Ariana Baio24 November 2025 21:25
‘Talk is cheap:’ Leavitt responds to Mamdani sticking by his insults toward Trump
When asked about New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani standing by his insults that Trump is a “fascist” and “despot,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said “Talk is cheap.”
“I think talk is cheap, and I think that the president is going to judge Mamdani by his actions that he takes in New York,” Leavitt told reporters outside of the White House Monday afternoon.
“The meeting was positive, as you heard from the president last week, and I think that the fact that the president is willing to meet with somebody who said those types of things about him shows that he really is interested in being a president for all Americans, regardless of where they live or who their leader is.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions from reporters outside of the White House Monday afternoon (AFP via Getty Images)
Ariana Baio24 November 2025 21:00
White House vows to appeal judge’s dismissal of indictment against Comey
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday the administration plans to appeal the judge’s decision dismissing the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey
Appearing on Fox News, Leavitt purported that “everybody knows that James Comey lied to Congress, it’s clear as day.”
Leavitt accused the judge who deemed interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s appointment unlawful of shielding Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James from responsibility over a “technicality.”
The White House press secretary claimed Halligan, who has no prosecutorial experience, is “extremely qualified” for her position.
Ariana Baio24 November 2025 20:40
James Comey says dismissal of indictment is ‘reflection’ of DoJ under Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey said the dismissal of the criminal indictment against him is “a reflection of what the Justice Department has become under Donald Trump.”
In a video statement released Monday, Comey said the case against him was brought with “incompetence” and was grateful for the judge dismissing the indictment.
“This case mattered to me, personally, obviously. But it matters most because a message has to be sent that the president of the United States cannot use the Justice Department to target his political enemies,” Comey said.
The former FBI director said Trump was likely to come after him again, but that he would continue to stand up to the president.
Ariana Baio24 November 2025 20:25
Mark Kelly calls administration ‘bullies’ after learning of military probe
Senator Mark Kelly said he would not be intimidated by the Trump administration after the Defense Department announced it had opened an inquiry into his alleged misconduct.
“If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” Kelly wrote on X. “I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.”
In a lengthy X post, Kelly said he only learned of the military’s investigation after seeing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s post.
Kelly, a retired naval officer, said he was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy at 22 years old and “upheld that oath” every day since retiring.
Ariana Baio24 November 2025 20:00
Mark Kelly is only Democrat featured in video to be targeted by Defense Department
Senator Mark Kelly, a retired naval officer, is the only one of the five Democrats who appeared in a video addressed to active service members last week that falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday.
After enraging the president by appearing in a video that encouraged active military service members to ignore orders that violate the Constitution, the Defense Department opened an inquiry into Kelly to determine if he violated any rules.
“Five of the six individuals in that video do not fall under @DeptofWar jurisdiction (one is CIA and four are former military but not ‘retired,’ so they are no longer subject to UCMJ). However, Mark Kelly (retired Navy Commander) is still subject to UCMJ—and he knows that,” Hegseth wrote.
Ariana Baio24 November 2025 19:50
More GOP reps are considering following MTG out the door: report
“More explosive early resignations are coming,” one unnamed senior House Republican told the outlet. “It’s a tinder box. Morale has never been lower.”
Brendan Rascius24 November 2025 19:30
Pentagon investigating Senator Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video that sparked Trump and MAGA fury
Alex Woodward24 November 2025 19:05
Letitia James says she is ‘grateful’ for indictment dismissal
In a statement, James said she was “grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.“
“I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day,” James added.
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by Trump’s DoJ earlier this year for alleged mortgage fraud. She had pleaded not guilty to the charges (REUTERS)
Ariana Baio24 November 2025 18:50
In photos: Melania receives White House Christmas tree
In a brief media appearance at the White House, First Lady Melania Trump welcomed this year’s Christmas tree, calling it “beautiful.”
Standing in front of a festive horse-and-carriage that shuttled the tree to the White House, Trump smiled for the cameras and thanked those transporting the tree.
First Lady Melania Trump received the White House Christmas tree Monday afternoon (AFP via Getty Images)
First Lady Melania Trump made a brief appearance in front of reporters to welcome the 2025 White House Christmas tree (AP)
Ariana Baio24 November 2025 18:20