President Donald Trump stated that removing Nicolas Maduro from power in Venezuela is "not an option or not an option" amid escalating US tensions with the Latin American country, according to a post on X by Alejandra JM Millo at 11:43 PM UTC. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Zohran K Mamdani for mayor, a move that leaves Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as prominent holdouts in endorsing Mamdani. This endorsement could potentially boost Hochul's own reelection prospects next year, or it could serve as an anchor, as reported by Isaac Dovere citing The New York Times. President Trump's comments on Venezuela come as the US faces escalating tensions with the country. Previously, President Trump had commented on Venezuela's election as "almost corrupt as our election of 2020" and expressed disapproval of what Venezuela sends to the United States, such as drugs and gang members. Meanwhile, the political landscape in New York is seeing key endorsements, with Hochul's backing of Mamdani potentially influencing the mayoral race. The previous report mentioned President Trump's condemnation of celebrations of Charlie Kirk's death and his intention to intervene in Ukraine peace talks.
