During the week of November 10, 2025, President Trump was briefed on military options for Venezuela, including potential air strikes against President Maduro. This occurred alongside a US naval build-up and the announcement of Operation Southern Spear, with the Maduro regime responding with increased military readiness.

On November 15, 2025, President Trump pardoned Daniel Edwin Wilson, a Jan. 6 defendant, who was serving time for a separate gun offense. Wilson's pardon was based on the argument that the firearm charges stemmed from the Jan. 6 investigation.

On November 14, 2025, President Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, shortly after Zhao's company, Binance, helped boost the Trump family's cryptocurrency firm, World Liberty Financial. This event will be featured on 60 Minutes.

In the 2025 New Jersey governor's race, Hispanic voters largely shifted back to the Democratic Party, reversing gains made by Republicans in the 2024 presidential election. Recent election results and polls indicate a shift towards the Democratic Party among Latino voters who previously supported Trump.

On November 14, 2025, Michelle Obama stated that America is not ready for a female president, citing Donald Trump’s 2024 victory over Kamala Harris as evidence of persistent gender bias. She criticized the notion that the public is prepared for women in power.

On November 15, 2025, Marjorie Taylor Greene accused US President Donald Trump of fueling threats against her after he withdrew his endorsement on November 14, 2025. Greene expressed fear for her safety, linking aggressive rhetoric to violence.

The recent government shutdown has exposed significant rifts within the Democratic Party, particularly highlighted by the divided votes of Maine's congressional delegation on the bill to reopen the government. The political divisions are expected to impact upcoming elections in Maine.

On November 14, 2025, Gov. Ned Lamont formally declared his candidacy for reelection to a third term, focusing on his record of fiscal stability and the early childhood trust fund. Lamont will address tensions with progressives and contrast his approach with federal spending cuts.

In 2025, Trump asserted that interdicting drug boats is ineffective, despite the U.S. Coast Guard's record cocaine seizure and the U.S. military destroying 20 suspected drug boats, resulting in 80 deaths. A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed only 29% support for killing drug trafficking suspects without judicial intervention.

On November 14, 2025, a federal appeals court upheld the hate crime convictions of Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan, involved in the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The court ruled after defense attorneys argued that racist texts and social media posts didn't prove Arbery was targeted due to his race.

On November 15, 2025, AP News reported that both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have faced significant political challenges due to persistent inflation. The article emphasizes that there is no quick fix for inflation, a problem that has proven difficult for both administrations to resolve.

On 2025-11-15, the Trump administration released a list of detainees, revealing that 16 out of 607 individuals detained by DHS had criminal histories. The list includes details such as names, country of citizenship, and deportation status.

On November 15, 2025, the Trump administration is expanding the U.S. government’s list of foreign terrorist organizations to include left-wing groups in Europe and Latin American drug-trafficking organizations.

As of November 15, 2025, naturalized U.S. citizens are experiencing heightened fear and uncertainty regarding their status and security due to President Trump's immigration policies. Concerns include potential difficulties with re-entry and increased denaturalization efforts.

On November 14, 2025, industry groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, requested the Supreme Court to block California's climate disclosure laws, arguing that the laws violate companies’ freedom of speech. These laws require large corporations to disclose their emissions and climate change risks.

On November 15, 2025, Latino Dodgers fans are advocating for the team to decline an invitation to the White House in protest of what they perceive as a lackluster response to the summer's immigration crackdown. The request follows reports of federal immigration agents gathering outside Dodger Stadium.

On November 15, 2025, a US appeals court declined to revive a judge's finding of contempt against the Trump administration regarding deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, leaving the probe in limbo.

On November 11, 2025, Bill Maher criticized Donald Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files on his show Real Time, advising Trump to destroy evidence. Maher's monologue focused on newly released emails suggesting Trump knew about Epstein's sex trafficking activities.

In a November 15, 2025 opinion piece, Jamelle Bouie questions why Vice President JD Vance remains largely silent on controversial political figure Nick Fuentes. The article argues that Vance lacks significant influence in the administration.

On November 14, 2025, two law enforcement vehicles crashed while supporting Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade in Maryville, Tennessee, resulting in a police officer being critically injured. The U.S. Secret Service is monitoring the situation, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating.

In November 2025, the Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons posted online, citing a 'technical error'.

On November 15, 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump administration officials discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Marty Makary due to concerns over infighting among deputies. Officials decided to give Makary time to improve his leadership.