POLITICS09/22/26

Trump-Mamdani Gracie Mansion Meeting

NYC Mayor Mamdani hosted President Trump at Gracie Mansion on September 21, 2026.

Photo: Fox News Politics

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Washington Post emphasized Unlikely Bipartisan Rapport; Fox News Politics and Daily Wire emphasized Democrat Defies Party, Media.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Despite trading insults publicly, Trump and Mamdani have forged an unusually cordial personal relationship. — Washington Post
▸The two leaders have maintained regular calls and texts with each other. — Washington Post

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Mamdani told Trump that all media outlets, including those Trump banned from the White House, were welcome at the NYC press conference. — Fox News Politics
▸Trump defended his decision to bar CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House during the press conference. — Fox News Politics
▸Reporters pressed Mamdani on why he was cooperating with Trump, noting few Democrats would "roll out the red carpet" for the president. — Daily Wire

Vance Declines Netanyahu Endorsement

VP Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, one day after Trump backed him.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Monday: Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israel's Oct. 27 election, says U.S. may have to fight Iran alone without him

Tuesday: Vance declines Netanyahu endorsement one day after Trump backs him

Left: Vance breaks from Trump on Netanyahu endorsement.

Right: Vance: neither for nor against Netanyahu.

Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving Russia sanctions under the Lindsey Graham-named law, drawing bipartisan criticism.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Saturday: Trump signs executive order waiving Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Graham Act.

Sunday: Executive order signed two days before sanctions took effect

Left: A gift to Putin, a slap at Graham's legacy

Right: Energy relief, acting in national interest

Trump posted on Truth Social demanding New Mexico immediately change its name to 'New America.'

Left: Critics see partisan attack on a blue state.

Right: Trump touts higher home values with new name.

Katie Zacharia exits White House press secretary role after five days on the job.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 10: Trump named Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.

Saturday: Press secretary resigns after five days

Left: Zacharia lacked polish and credentials.

Right: Media drove her out, Trump says.