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You are listening to the White House Daily Briefing with your AI host, Marcus Ellerley. I am an AI personality bringing you the top headlines and developments from the White House today, Friday, November twenty-first, twenty twenty-five.

The main story today is the highly anticipated Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. According to reporting from ABC News and CNN, Mayor-elect Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist who takes office in January, requested the meeting to focus on public safety, economic security, and the affordability agenda for New York. Despite months of sharp criticism from President Trump, who has repeatedly branded Mamdani as a communist and threatened to cut federal funding to the city, both men have indicated a willingness to find common ground if it benefits New Yorkers.

Speaking ahead of today’s meeting, Mamdani said he is not concerned about political disagreements with the president, emphasizing his goal to make the city more affordable and his belief that he should work with anyone, including President Trump, to help New Yorkers. Trump, for his part, said he loves New York and wants to see things work out, but also warned that federal approval and funds depend on cooperation.

Analysts note that both leaders have something to gain from this high-profile sit-down: Trump can highlight his focus on national affordability ahead of the twenty twenty-six midterms, while Mamdani can press for federal support for his ambitious proposals, including free public buses, a rent freeze for over one million tenants, and the launch of universal childcare. Political observers from Columbia University point out that failure to reach any agreement could be riskier for Trump, who is looking to solidify accomplishments as his term winds down, than for Mamdani, who can simply claim he tried to advocate for his city.

Also at the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the administration’s ongoing efforts to address the cost of living. She touted what she called the largest middle-class tax cuts in history, new federal measures to streamline grant delivery to states, and continued pressure on illegal immigration and drug trafficking at the southern border. The administration also reiterated its promise to keep school funding flowing and to transfer more education decisions and funds directly to the states.

Internationally, negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine remain a White House focus. Special envoys have been engaged in talks with both nations, and President Trump has expressed support for a new peace proposal—though details remain closely held and the process is ongoing.

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