Zohran Mamdani stated this morning, September 9th, 2025, that he learned the meaning of the word "intifada" from a rabbi and now intends to "discourage" calls to globalize it, as reported by WSJopinion on X. Mamdani's statement comes as he introduced himself to potential jurors on Monday, September 8th, 2025, apologizing for the inconvenience his criminal case may cause, according to ABC News. The case involves an alleged attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump on his golf course last year. In separate but related developments, President Trump's legal team continues to deny allegations in a "Birthday Card" story published by The Wall Street Journal. Senator JD Vance and the White House Press Secretary have reiterated their claims that the report is false and politically motivated, citing the Wall Street Journal reporter's alleged lack of time for a response before publication, according to previous statements. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on September 9th, 2025, that the FBI has been investigating the murder of Iryna Zarutska from its inception, as reported by EricLDaugh on X. Separately, Senator John Thune highlighted that 48 civilian nominees, including Kimberly Guilfoyle for U.S. ambassador to Greece, are stalled due to a Democratic blockade. In other news, a Bank of America Better Money Habits report indicates that 53% of surveyed Gen Z adults in the U.S. spend no money on dating monthly.
