Andrew Cuomo urged voters to support him for re-election on October 25th, 2025, citing an opponent who "campaigned with a WTC co-conspirator" as an affront to 9/11 victims. This statement, shared by Ellie Cohanim, comes as President Trump's administration continues its trade and immigration policies. During this one-hour reporting window, Governor Cuomo's campaign message was highlighted, emphasizing the perceived threat posed by his opponent's past associations. Separately, Marsha Blackburn stated that inflation averaged 2.5% under President Trump, compared to 5% under Biden, referencing a source on X. In Maine, a Senate poll indicated Janet Mills leading by 5%, with a significant shift in favor of Mills after knowledge of her opponent's tattoo. Earlier in the day, President Trump had stated he would not meet with Vladimir Putin unless a deal was imminent. He also implemented a new 10% tariff on Canadian goods on October 25th, 2025, around 8:00 PM UTC, a move that has drawn scrutiny. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously announced on October 24th, 2025, the deportation of over 2 million individuals, including members of the Tren de Aragua gang, back to Venezuela. In other developments, Zohran Mamdani expressed support for the St. John's basketball team, calling them a "New York City institution" in a post shared by Andrew Cuomo. Early voting in New York City on October 25th, 2025, saw 79,409 check-ins, with Manhattan leading. A new butterfly species has been named after Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed in Charlotte, according to a scientist involved. In Athens, Georgia, a man dressed as a Nazi for Halloween reportedly assaulted a woman after being confronted about his costume, as reported by FearedBuck.
