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Stripe co-founder Saikat Chakrabarti is launching a political revolution, aiming to unseat Nancy Pelosi's successor in San Francisco. He criticizes Democratic leadership, advocating for an end to US military aid to Israel, a wealth tax, and free healthcare. Despite significant personal investment and progressive backing, Chakrabarti faces a challenging local political landscape.

As tensions with Iran escalated and nuclear talks stalled, Donald Trump flooded Truth Social with AI-generated images featuring aliens, missile strikes and space warfare. The US President shared around 25 posts, including maps targeting Iran and military-themed memes, while warning Tehran that “time is of the essence”. Iran rejected Washington’s conditions and demanded sanctions relief before negotiations could resume.

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir stated India sought US mediation for a ceasefire after Operation Sindoor. This claim contrasts with US lobbying records. These documents reveal Pakistan's extensive engagement with American officials during the same period. India launched Operation Sindoor following a terror attack. The operation targeted terror infrastructure.

Democratic leader hakeem jeffries has urged party members to fight President Trump's agenda, prompting the White House to demand an apology for inciting violence. "That's not acceptable. We are going to fight it legislatively. We are going to fight it in the courts. We're going to fight it in the streets," Jeffries said. Jeffries' spokesperson said it's a laughable allegation that Jeffries incited violence against Donald Trump.

Democratic leader hakeem jeffries shared a photo from Brooklyn. Netizens noticed editing on the photo. They questioned Jeffries' editing skills in the comments. The photo reached X, where users shared their views. Fitness influencer John Dorsey criticized Jeffries. People questioned Jeffries' willingness to lie about his height. Jeffries has not reacted to the controversy. His actions are being noted online.

A New York man, previously pardoned for his role in the January 6th Capitol attack, has been arrested. Christopher Moynihan faces charges for allegedly making death threats against House Minority Leader hakeem jeffries. Investigators revealed text messages indicating intent to harm Jeffries. Moynihan was taken into custody and is currently held on bail.

Vice President JD Vance defended AI-generated videos shared by President Trump depicting hakeem jeffries in a sombrero, calling them a "joke." Vance dismissed Jeffries' "racist and fake AI" accusation, stating it's acceptable to "poke fun" while negotiating. He even offered to stop the memes if Jeffries helps reopen the government.

Karoline Leavitt stated that the Trump administration made bipartisan calls before the US strikes on Iran. This was after reports claimed only Republicans were briefed. Chuck Schumer was informed before Trump's address. hakeem jeffries learned of the strikes after they occurred. Jeffries accused Trump of misleading the country. He wants a Congressional briefing.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fired back at House Minority Leader hakeem jeffries, calling him a "stone-cold loser" after he labeled her "sick" and "demented." Leavitt accused Democrats of catering to "pro-Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals," citing their votes and campus protests. She also criticized their immigration and crime policies.

House Minority Leader hakeem jeffries has officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, just weeks before the election. Despite "principled disagreements," Jeffries emphasized party unity against President Trump, highlighting Mamdani's focus on affordability and inclusivity. This endorsement comes as Republicans criticize Mamdani's socialist affiliation.

The vote by Jeffries' fellow Democrats also marked the rise of a younger generation of leaders in the 435-member House, and the end of the Nancy Pelosi era and control by other Democrats in their 80s.

Donald Trump shared another AI-generated video targeting hakeem jeffries, depicting him with a mustache and sombrero, amidst a looming government shutdown. Jeffries denounced these "racist" videos as a disgusting distraction from critical negotiations. This deepfake controversy highlights the deep political divide over issues like migrant healthcare, contributing to the government shutdown.

House Minority Leader hakeem jeffries announced Democrats' readiness to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts in blue states, following Texas Republicans' redistricting moves. California has already responded, and further actions may occur if Republicans escalate their strategy. Despite redistricting challenges, Jeffries remains confident, citing past Democratic gains and focusing on healthcare and anti-corruption efforts.

A White House Halloween post on X, intended to mock Democrats, sparked controversy by appearing to confuse hakeem jeffries with Cory Booker and using a sombrero image previously called "racist" by Jeffries. The post's caption also incorrectly referenced filibusters in the House, drawing further criticism.

Donald Trump mocked Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and hakeem jeffries during an Oval Office meeting by placing "Trump 2028" hats on the desk. This occurred amidst failed negotiations to avert a federal government shutdown, which officially began. Trump later posted photos and continued taunting Jeffries with AI-altered videos.

House Minority Leader hakeem jeffries accused Donald Trump of racism over a deepfake video posted on Truth Social. The fabricated video depicted Jeffries in a sombrero with mariachi music, mocking Democrats' stance on migrant benefits. Jeffries challenged Trump to confront him directly, stating, "Say it to my face," after the video also parodied Chuck Schumer.

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner predicts that Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and hakeem jeffries will eventually endorse socialist mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, despite concerns about harming moderate candidates in the 2026 midterms. Weiner believes Mamdani is likely to win the mayoral race, dismissing the chances of independent candidates Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo.