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Friday, November 14, 2025, include a major Russian attack on Kyiv, the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related emails, and the retirement of Walmart’s http://CEO. Today’s top news stories on
US News
Epstein Files: A US House vote to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein is expected soon. Newly released emails mentioning Donald Trump have sparked political controversy, with the White House dismissing the allegations as an attempt to “smear” the President.
Immigration: The Trump administration is preparing to deport some Ukrainians despite fears of conscription. California also plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants after a judge ordered the release of hundreds arrested in a Chicago immigration operation.
Ammonia Leak: Dozens were hospitalized and hundreds evacuated after an ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in an Oklahoma hotel parking lot.
Crime & Justice: Bryan Kohberger, convicted for the Idaho student murders, has been ordered to pay for the victims’ urns as part of restitution.
Local NYC News: An NYPD shootout in Manhattan left one man dead after he threatened to shoot up a hospital, and a Brooklyn building superintendent was killed while trying to fight off a package thief.
World News
, killing at least six people and injuring dozens. Ukraine, in turn, has targeted one of Russia’s biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast. Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched massive overnight strikes on Kyiv
Middle East: Israeli settlers reportedly torched a mosque and spray-painted graffiti in a West Bank attack, as a body of a hostage, Manny Godard, was identified and returned to Israel.
India: An explosion in Delhi, labeled an “act of terror,” is under investigation. In the Bihar state election, the Modi alliance achieved a decisive victory.
: The US military has carried out its 20th strike on alleged drug boats, while Venezuelan President Maduro urged people in the US to unite for peace in the Americas. Venezuela
Business & Technology
Walmart CEO Retirement: Longtime Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is set to retire in January, with John Furner taking over as US operations chief.
Tech News: Hackers breached a mass texting service used by New York state, sending hundreds of thousands of scam messages. Blue Origin successfully launched a mission to Mars, marking the first time its reusable booster landed upright.
For more details on these stories, you can visit major news outlets such as CNN, BBC, and NPR.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 14, 2025
Day: November 14, 2025
“To make New York more affordable, Mamdani will have to put results ahead of his Democratic Socialist preconceptions: He needs to grow if his city’s to grow.”
Mamdani must embrace Eric Adams’ spirit of ‘Build, baby, build’
trib.al/xwzAkeb— NYPostOpinion (@NYPostOpinion) Nov 14, 2025
Titanic passenger’s rare gold pocket watch could become priciest artifact ever sold trib.al/VMpb5YH
— nypost (@nypost) Nov 14, 2025
“To make New York more affordable, Mamdani will have to put results ahead of his Democratic Socialist preconceptions: He needs to grow if his city’s to grow.”
Mamdani must embrace Eric Adams’ spirit of ‘Build, baby, build’
trib.al/xwzAkeb— NYPostOpinion (@NYPostOpinion) Nov 14, 2025
Titanic passenger’s rare gold pocket watch could become priciest artifact ever sold trib.al/VMpb5YH
— nypost (@nypost) Nov 14, 2025
Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features New York State Senator Jabari Brisport. Senator Brisport represents the 25th Senate District in Brooklyn which includes Clinton Hill, Navy Yard, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill and parts of Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, and Brownsville.
What piece of legislation are you most proud to have passed in the 2025 session?
The Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act. ACS investigations are extremely traumatic and abusers sometimes weaponize ACS by repeatedly making false reports of child mistreatment against their victims. Doing this is already illegal, but New York can’t effectively enforce this law because reports can be filed anonymously. The Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act will combat this by switching from anonymous reporting to confidential reporting (where the state keeps a private record of who is filing the reports.)
How are you working to better the lives of your constituents?
Our government has spent decades selling out Brooklyn to the highest bidders. I run my campaigns with volunteers and small-dollar donations instead of corporate and real estate donors so that I’m free to speak the truth and stand up to the billionaires used to pulling the strings. We’re passing life-changing legislation and providing essential direct services, but beyond that, we’re building a movement that’s shifting power back to the people for a more just future.
What is one of the lesser-known roles of a senator that you believe constituents should know more about?
When the Governor wants to appoint a new judge, State senators are responsible for voting to confirm or overturn the nominee. These votes have often been treated more like formalities and given little scrutiny – but judges have enormous power over our lives and liberties. In 2023, thanks to a groundswell of community organizing, we were able to block a nomination to the state’s highest court for the first time in New York’s history.
As 2025 comes to an end, what do you hope to accomplish in the new year?
With massive cuts coming from the federal government, it’s especially important that New York requires the ultra-rich to finally pay their fair share of taxes. We also need to fight gentrification by passing legislation like our Deed Theft Protection package. And we can build a better future; New York can help children, families, and our economy thrive by passing our Universal Child Care Act – making childcare free for all and raising childcare worker wages.
What influenced you to pursue a career in politics?
I was a public-school math teacher; my students were incredible and full of potential, but the school didn’t even have enough textbooks for them. They weren’t getting the investment they deserved in their future. I’d been involved in the fight for marriage equality and the Black Lives Matter movement, and I’d seen that change can happen when we fight for each other, so that’s what I wanted to do for them and for my community.
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Kash Patel: FBI Director’s Chaos
This URL links to a Mother Jones article titled “Kash Patel, the FBI’s Agent of Chaos.”The article is a critical opinion piece, dated November 2025, arguing that Kash Patel’s tenure as FBI Director is a “morale-killing disaster that imperils national security.”
The author, Garrett Graff, makes several arguments to support this claim:
Losing Allies: The article alleges Patel broke a promise to the head of Britain’s MI5, damaging the “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing relationship.
Losing Agents: It claims Patel has fired and reassigned dozens of agents, including those who investigated Donald Trump, leading to low morale and a formal complaint from the FBI Agents Association.
Failing to Protect the Country: The piece argues that Patel has mismanaged investigations by posting prematurely on social media and has reassigned highly-trained counter-terrorism agents to immigration enforcement.
Losing the Public: It also criticizes Patel for allegedly using the FBI’s official jet for personal trips, such as attending hockey games and his girlfriend’s concerts.
Epstein Files: The article notes that Patel, who previously pushed for the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files, has reversed his position since becoming director.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 14, 2025
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