New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani has abandoned his controversial plan to significantly raise property taxes, particularly on second homes. The proposed tax hike, which aimed to generate revenue for the city budget, faced considerable opposition.

President Trump signed a new counterterrorism strategy focusing on hemispheric threats and also made remarks regarding Iran, including the possibility of a deal and the acquisition of enriched uranium. During this period, he also hosted UFC fighters in the Oval Office.