Franco Ordonez

Mamdani rejects the label of a communist.

Earlier in the day, he criticized Trump for failing to deliver on his campaign promises to deliver cheaper groceries.

Mamdani campaigned on a platform of affordability.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.

In his first public remark specifically addressing the mayor-elect's victory, Trump suggested Zoran Mondani represented the future direction of the Democratic Party.

Trump charged that New Yorkers will flee the city as a result.

Mamdani rejects the label of a communist.

Earlier in the day, he criticized Trump for failing to deliver on his campaign promises to deliver cheaper groceries.

Mamdani campaigned on a platform of affordability.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.

Speaking alongside the Australian Prime Minister at the White House, President Trump said the two sides had been negotiating for four or five months before reaching an agreement.

These rare earths are critical to the manufacture of countless modern products, from cars to semiconductors to all forms of electronics, including phones and laptops.

China, one of the greatest sources of critical minerals and metals worldwide, this month added more restrictions on their exports.

Australia, which is considered to have a healthy supply, is positioning itself as a viable alternative.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.

President Trump says as soon as Hamas agrees...

A ceasefire would immediately go into effect and a hostage and prisoner exchange would begin.

Trump went on to write on social media that the U.S.

and regional partners will then, quote, create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000-year catastrophe.

While much remains to be seen before anything is signed, the proposal reflects a potentially significant breakthrough toward ending the conflict.