In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup!

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Trump Threatens Action in Nigeria Over Killing of Christians

President Trump said in a social media post on Nov. 1 that he told the Department of War to “prepare for possible action” in Nigeria over the widespread killing of Christians. As the conflict begins to gain notable attention, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu stated that his government is committed to working with the United States on a resolution. Trump, meanwhile, requested Reps. Riley Moore (R-WV) and Tom Cole (R-OK) to investigate the issue.

Canada’s PM Apologized to Donald Trump Over Reagan Tariff Ads

Canadian Prime Minister Markey Carney said he apologized to President Donald Trump. At a press conference after completing his nine-day trip to Asia, Carney said he told Ontario Premier Doug Ford that he did not think the province could share an ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs from an 1987 radio address.

Monday, November 3, 2025

Trump: ICE Raids ‘Haven’t Gone Far Enough’

President Donald Trump says he wants even more rigorous US Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity to execute his mass deportation program against illegal aliens but is being thwarted by “liberal judges” placed on the bench by his predecessors.

Federal Judge Extends Order Blocking National Guard Troops in Portland

US District Judge Karin Immergut on Sunday extended her order preventing the Trump administration from dispatching National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon. Immergut stated that White House claims of massive unrest in the city are overblown.

Newsom Defends Over-the-Top Trolling of Trump

California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom is defending his attempts to turn President Donald Trump’s propensity for mockery of his political opponents against him, saying “the politics have changed” in the Trump era. In doing so, Newsom, widely expected to run for the White House in 2028, denies he is “normalizing” a climate of trolling in the public discourse.

Top FDA Regulator Put on Leave Cites ‘Toxic’ Environment

Dr. George Tidmarsh, who heads the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, the agency’s leading regulator of pharmaceutical drugs, has addressed the reasons he was placed on administrative leave on Friday, indicating that he is considering resigning from his position altogether.

Mexico President Vows ‘Full Justice’ For Murdered Anti-Crime Mayor

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico on Sunday declared that vigorous measures would be taken to bring to justice the murderers of a mayor who loudly advocated against organized crime cartels and had called on the government to do more to protect him and other local leaders seeking to stand up against the rings.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Thune: ‘Optimistic’ About Ending Govt. Shutdown This Week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on Monday said he is “optimistic” about ending the federal government shutdown this week as the chamber prepares for a 14th vote on the stalemate today.

Federal Prosecutors Urge Judge to Reject Comey Dismissal Filing

Federal prosecutors on Monday urged the judge overseeing the case against former FBI director James Comey to reject his motion to have the charges against him dismissed for being “vindictive” and orchestrated by President Donald Trump.

Russia Claims Forces Have Advanced on Coveted Pokrovsk

Is the Russian military on the verge of a key victory in Ukraine? “Russia said on Monday its troops had advanced in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a transport and logistics hub that they have been trying to capture for over a year, but Ukraine said its forces were holding on,” Reuters reports.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Mamdani Coasts to Convincing Victory in NYC Mayoral Race

Self-proclaimed socialist Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday decisively eclipsed his leading rival, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, to win the election as the next mayor of New York City. With 91% of the vote in, Mamdani had a 50.4-41.6% edge over the former Democrat governor. Longshot Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa was a distant third at 7.1%.

Democrats Dominate Gubernatorial Races in NJ, Virginia

Democrats on Tuesday captured both closely watched governor’s races in the off-year elections, and neither contest was close. In New Jersey, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) routed Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli. Sherrill was up by a 56.2-43.2% advantage over Ciattarelli with 95% of ballots counted. Ciattarelli had hoped to harness indications that strongly blue New Jersey was in play in 2025, but that did not materialize.

Newsom’s Redistricting Initiative Easily Passes in California

A day of good news for Democrats continued on the West Coast as California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ballot initiative to allow congressional redistricting in the Golden State was approved in overwhelming fashion. The referendum was crafted as a response to similar redistricting efforts that will boost Republican numbers in Texas. It may add as many as five US House seats for Democrats.

Duffy: DOT May Shut Down Airspace Next Week If Shutdown Continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday said his department may be forced to shut down the airspace in parts of the US next week if the ongoing federal government shutdown is not resolved.

Appeals Court: Florida Can Ban Chinese Citizens From Buying Property

In a 2-1 ruling, the Atlanta-based 11^th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday allowed a Florida law to stand that restricts real estate and land purchases by Chinese citizens. “National, individual, land, and food security concerns motivated [the law’s] enactment,” Circuit Judge Robert Luck wrote for the majority.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Trump on Election Outcome: ‘Choice Between Communism and Common Sense’

President Donald Trump on Wednesday reacted to Tuesday’s disappointing results for Republicans in key off-year elections, which included the triumph of self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s mayoral race and GOP losses in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia.

Supreme Court Expresses Skepticism on Trump Tariffs

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday regarding the legality of President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs, imposed on foreign nations without the approval of Congress. Several justices appeared uncomfortable with the presidency wielding such unimpeded authority.

FAA to Cut 10% of Flights in 40 Cities as Shutdown Drags On

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it will slash 10% of flights in 40 major US cities, starting Friday. It’s intended to be a “proactive” move to ease the strain on a reduced workforce of air traffic controllers due to the federal government shutdown.