[Saturday, November 22] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare
November 22, 2025

Executive Summary

Today’s major events signal significant political and policy shifts.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress following a “fallout with Trump,” a move the President called “great news.”
The Trump administration issued a Thanksgiving deadline to Ukraine for a peace deal, tying continued U.S. aid to an agreement.
The President held a surprisingly amicable White House meeting with NYC’s socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A viral video of Democrats urging military disobedience sparked a major political crisis.
The administration terminated deportation protections (TPS) for Somalis in Minnesota, vowing to “Send Them Back.”

1. Congress and Political Landscape

1.1. Debate Over Calls for Military Disobedience

A significant political firestorm has erupted over a “viral video” in which six Democratic members of Congress urge U.S. military personnel to “refuse illegal orders” [1]. The video has prompted sharp accusations from conservative commentators, with one Fox News headline characterizing the act as a “Deranged Democrats’ latest coup attempt” that “seeks military mutiny” [2]. The situation escalated to the point that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a public response to the video [1]. President Trump also weighed in on the controversy, stating in a comment to the Daily Caller that he is “‘Not Threatening Death’ On Democrats” who participated in the video [3]. The debate has also permeated media discussions, with commentators on the television show “The view” reportedly telling service members that the defense of just “‘Following Orders’ Won’t Save Them” [4]. This convergence of political statements, executive response, and media coverage highlights an acute crisis regarding civilian-military relations and the perceived limits of presidential authority.

References:
[1] Six Democrats urge military members to ‘refuse illegal orders’ in viral video; Hegseth responds, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrats-urge-military-members-refuse-illegal-orders-viral-video-hegseth-responds
[2] Deranged Democrats’ latest coup attempt seeks military mutiny, https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/mike-davis-deranged-mocrats-latest-coup-attempt-seeks-military-mutiny
[3] Trump Says He’s ‘Not Threatening Death’ On Democrats Who Told Military To Disobey Him, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/21/trump-not-threatening-death-democrats-military-disobey/
[4] The View Tells Service Members ‘Following Orders’ Won’t Save Them, https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2025/11/21/view-tells-service-members-following-orders-wont-save-them

1.2. Resignation of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, described in one headline as a “former Trump loyalist,” has announced she is resigning from Congress [1, 2]. Multiple reports from sources including Reuters and Fox News directly link her decision to a “fallout with Trump,” which culminated in his withdrawal of his endorsement for the congresswoman [2, 3]. President Trump reacted to the news with a public statement, celebrating the resignation as “‘great news for the country’” [4]. A separate notice specifies that the resignation will be effective January 5th [5]. The timing of this departure is the subject of speculation in at least one report, which suggests the specific date was chosen for strategic reasons not detailed in the headline.

References:
[1] Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress, https://apnews.com/article/marjorie-taylor-green-congress-resigns-trump-maga-5f42d4893343babc8e87da1491a0de2b?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-11-21-Breaking+News
[2] US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after fallout with Trump, https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-representative-marjorie-taylor-greene-resign-after-fallout-with-trump-2025-11-22/
[3] Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress after President Trump withdraws endorsement, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-announces-resignation-from-congress-after-president-trump-withdraws-endorsement
[4] Trump celebrates Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation from Congress as ‘great news for the country’, https://nypost.com/2025/11/21/us-news/trump-celebrates-rep-marjorie-taylor-greenes-resignation-from-congress/
[5] Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation from Congress, taking effect from January 5th., https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1p3gi71

1.3. The Jeffrey Epstein Case and Political Fallout

The Jeffrey Epstein case continues to generate political headlines. A New York Post exclusive alleges “long ties” between Democratic House member Stacey Plaskett and Epstein, claiming her text messages to the “pedophile” have been exposed [1]. The headline specifies that Epstein was Plaskett’s “constituent.” Separately, commentary regarding the political impact of the Epstein-related files appears to be shifting. A Newsbusters article reports that a Politico senior writer, who may have previously held a different view, now admits the release of the documents is “unlikely to harm Trump” [2].

References:
[1] Exclusive | Stacey Plaskett’s long ties to ‘constituent’ Epstein revealed after House Dem’s texts to pedophile are exposed, https://nypost.com/2025/11/22/us-news/court-docs-reveal-stacey-plasketts-long-ties-to-constituent-epstein?utm_source=nypost&utm_campaign=android_nyp&utm_medium=social
[2] Politico Senior Writer Now Admits Epstein Files Release Unlikely to Harm Trump, https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/pj-gladnick/2025/11/21/politico-senior-writer-now-admits-epstein-files-release-unlikely

1.4. Intra-Party Politics and Commentary

Amid ongoing political maneuvering, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is quoted as stating that Democrats “Didn’t Shut Government Down,” in reference to a recent government shutdown [1]. In a separate development, a Breitbart article reports on a plan by the “Bush Family” who are allegedly “Plotting Comeback to Retake GOP from Trump” [2]. In other political commentary, a New York Post piece focuses on Representative Jasmine Crockett, describing her as being on a “cringe streak” [3].

References:
[1] Jeffries on if Shutdown Worked: Dems Didn’t Shut Government Down, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/11/22/jeffries-on-if-shutdown-worked-dems-didnt-shut-government-down/
[2] Report: Bush Family Plotting Comeback to Retake GOP from Trump, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/19/report-bush-family-plotting-comeback-retake-gop-trump/
[3] Jasmine Crockett is on a cringe streak, and I’m here for it, https://nypost.com/2025/11/21/opinion/jasmine-crockett-is-on-a-cringe-streak-and-im-here-for-it/

2. The Executive Branch

2.1. Ukraine Peace Initiative

The Trump administration is reportedly escalating efforts to broker an end to the war in Ukraine. A new report from the Daily Caller claims President Trump has given Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a Thanksgiving deadline to agree on a peace deal, explicitly tying the ultimatum to the continuation of “U.S. Weapons And Intel” support [1]. This development coincides with a statement from Ukraine, circulated on X.com, indicating it has approved a delegation for peace talks and will participate in “consultations on the steps to end the war” in the coming days [2]. The proposal has generated strong reactions, including a self-post from the source subreddit titled “Trump’s latest peace proposal: NO FUCKING WAY!” [3], signaling potential resistance from within the conservative base.

References:
[1] Trump Gives Zelenskyy Until Thanksgiving To Agree On Peace Deal, With U.S. Weapons And Intel On The Line, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/21/trump-gives-zelenskyy-until-thanksgiving-to-agree-on-peace-deal-with-u-s-weapons-and-intel-on-the-line/
[2] Ukraine says it will take part in ‘consultations on the steps to end the war’ in the comings days and has approved a delegation for peace talks., https://x.com/SkyNews/status/1992191417054061039
[3] Trump’s latest peace proposal: NO FUCKING WAY!, /r/Conservative/comments/1p3q62b/trumps_latest_peace_proposal_no_fucking_way/

2.2. President Trump’s Meeting with NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani

President Trump hosted Zohran Mamdani, the socialist Mayor-elect of New York City, for a meeting at the White House that was characterized in reports as surprisingly amicable. The New York Post described the event not as an “expected slugfest” but as a “lovefest,” with the President quoted as saying Mamdani will make NYC “‘greater than ever before’” [1]. The two leaders publicly emphasized common ground. President Trump stated, “We have one thing in common: we want this city of ours that we love to do very well” after what he called a “really good, very productive meeting” [2]. During a media availability, when a reporter asked Mamdani if he considers Trump a fascist, the President reportedly interjected, telling the Mayor-elect he could “‘Just Say Yes’” [3].

References:
[1] Mamdani, Trump’s expected slugfest turns into a lovefest as president says socialist will make NYC ‘greater than ever before’, https://nypost.com/2025/11/21/us-news/mamdani-trumps-expected-slugfest-turns-into-a-lovefest-as-president-says-socialist-will-make-nyc-greater-than-ever-before/
[2] Trump, Mamdani Find Common Ground at White House – “We’ve just had a great meeting—a really good, very productive meeting. We have one thing in common: we want this city of ours that we love to do very well.”, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2025/11/21/trump-mamdani-find-common-ground-at-white-house-n2666852
[3] Trump Tells Mamdani He Can ‘Just Say Yes’ When Asked If He Thinks Trump Is a Fascist, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/21/trump-tells-mamdani-he-can-just-say-yes-when-asked-if-he-thinks-trump-is-a-fascist/

2.3. General Presidential Policies and Statements

A report from the website HotAir described recent comments by Vice President JD Vance regarding Canada as “Truth Bombs” [1]. The provided headlines offer no further details on the substance of these remarks or the context in which they were made.

References:
[1] JD Vance Drops Truth Bombs on Canada, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/11/21/jd-vance-drops-truth-bombs-on-canada-n3809163

3. Judicial and Legal Affairs

3.1. Supreme Court Intervenes in Texas Redistricting Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has stepped into the legal fight over Texas’s congressional districts. A temporary order from Alito has reinstated the map drawn by state Republicans [1, 2]. This action by the Supreme Court effectively “pauses” a lower court’s ruling that had blocked the map and halts the previous injunction against it, pending a further review by the full court [3]. The case represents a critical juncture in the ongoing national battles over redistricting.

References:
[1] Alito temporarily reinstates Texas map, https://fox56news.com/hill-politics/alito-temporarily-reinstates-texas-map/
[2] “Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling that blocked Texas Republicans’ redrawn congressional map” (X/@BreakingNews), https://x.com/breakingnews/status/1992053696226607284?s=46&t=VlU0x8mtOUPevReWHf1PBw
[3] SCOTUS Halts Injunction Against Texas’ New Congressional Map Pending Further Review, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2025/11/21/scotus-grants-pause-to-texas-redistricting-map-n2666862

3.2. Department of Justice and Law Enforcement Actions

Two significant legal actions involving federal agencies are being reported. First, a district judge, described in one headline as an “activist,” has blocked the IRS from sharing “illegal alien taxpayer info for immigration crackdown” purposes [1]. Second, a Fox News report states the Bondi DOJ is transferring death row inmates whose sentences were previously commuted by the Biden administration to a high-security “supermax” prison [2].

References:
[1] Activist district judge halts IRS sharing of illegal alien taxpayer info for immigration crackdown, https://abc7.com/post/judge-prohibits-irs-sharing-sensitive-taxpayer-data-ice/18187113/
[2] Bondi DOJ trаnsfers death row inmates commuted by Biden to ‘supermax’ prison, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/exclusive-bondi-doj-transfers-death-row-inmates-commuted-biden-supermax-prison

3.3. State and Local Legal Rulings

At the local level, a jury in New York has awarded $112 million to a group of migrants who were found to have been “‘Illegally Held’” by a county back in 2017 [1]. Separately, a report from the Hoover Institution provides what it calls a “California Update,” touching on diverse legal and political issues including “Prop 50 Legalities, L.A. Fire Confusion . . . And Bad News For Billionaires?” [2]. The summary headline suggests a complex legal environment in the state.

References:
[1] Jury Awards $112 Million to Migrants ‘Illegally Held’ by New York County in 2017, https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/11/21/jury-awards-112-m-migrants-illegally-held-new-york-county-2017/
[2] California Update: Prop 50 Legalities, L.A. Fire Confusion . . . And Bad News For Billionaires?, https://www.hoover.org/research/california-update-prop-50-legalities-la-fire-confusion-and-bad-news-billionaires

4. Immigration and National Security

4.1. Administration Ends TPS for Somalis in Minnesota

The Trump administration has taken executive action to “‘immediately’ end” Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals residing in Minnesota [1]. This policy, which had provided protection from deportation, was characterized in a Breitbart headline as a “‘Temporary’ Amnesty” that has now been terminated [2]. In announcing the move, President Trump is quoted as vowing to “‘Send Them Back,’” a comment that elicited a public response from Representative Ilhan Omar [3]. One headline also links the termination of the program to allegations that “‘Billions of Dollars’” are missing, though the connection is not elaborated upon [2].

References:
[1] Trump ‘immediately’ ends deportation protections for Somalis in Minnesota | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-terminates-deportation-protections-somali-nationals-living-minnesota-effective-immediately
[2] Trump Terminates ‘Temporary’ Amnesty for Somali Migrants in Minnesota: ‘Billions of Dollars’ Missing, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/21/trump-terminates-tps-somali-migrants-minnesota/
[3] Trump Rips Away Protected Status for Somalis in MN and Vows to ‘Send Them Back’, Ilhan Omar Fires Back, https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2025/11/22/trump-rips-away-protected-status-for-somalis-in-mn-and-vows-to-send-them-back-ilhan-omar-fires-back-n2196456

4.2. Broader Immigration Enforcement and Policy Warnings

Reports indicate a major ICE operation targeting the “WORST OF THE WORST” took place in Houston during the recent “Democrat-Led Government Shutdown,” resulting in the arrest of over 3,500 individuals described by the source as “Criminal Aliens” [1]. On a global policy level, Breitbart reports the State Department has issued a stark warning that mass migration poses an “‘Existential Threat’ to Western Civilization.” This warning was reportedly accompanied by a directive for U.S. embassies to specifically monitor for instances of “‘Two-Tiered’ Justice in Europe” [2].

References:
[1] WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests 3,500+ Criminal Aliens in Houston During Democrat-Led Government Shutdown, https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/11/22/worst-of-the-worst-ice-arrests-3500-criminal-aliens-in-houston-during-democrats-shutdown/
[2] State Dept. Warns Mass Migration an ‘Existential Threat’ to Western Civilization, U.S. Embassies to Monitor ‘Two-Tiered’ Justice in Europe, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/11/22/state-dept-warns-mass-migration-an-existential-threat-to-western-civilization-u-s-embassies-to-monitor-two-tiered-justice-in-europe/

4.3. Allegations of Foreign Influence and Domestic Actions

Serious allegations of foreign influence have emerged. A New York Post report claims Qatar is “pumping tens of billions into universities to help Muslim Brotherhood weaken US, ‘destroy democracy’” [1]. In a domestic security development, a conviction was secured in Texas against “Anti‐ICE Attackers,” whom a PJ Media headline describes as the “First Antifa Terrorists Convicted” in the state [2]. Concurrently, another report from Texas alleges that Islamist groups have received $13 million in taxpayer-funded grants amid what the headline calls “Abbott’s battle against Sharia law” [3].

References:
[1] Qatar pumping tens of billions into universities to help Muslim Brotherhood weaken US, ‘destroy democracy’, https://nypost.com/2025/11/21/us-news/qatar-pumps-billions-into-universities-to-help-muslim-brotherhood-weaken-us/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_content=nypost_feed&fbclid=PARlRTSAOO05BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacefDocVbvk-6URfliWgsf-bSGqbSN0lRXTKBx8x-tD-ao1yO8ISOtFQ7Uycw_aem_PfxOMTZUykg1E9YEKUYphw
[2] Texas Anti‐ICE Attackers Become First Antifa Terrorists Convicted, https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2025/11/21/first-ever-antifa-terrorist-convictions-n4946251
[3] Islamist groups in Texas rake in $13M in taxpayer-funded grants amid Abbott’s battle against Sharia law, https://www.theblaze.com/news/islamist-groups-in-texas-rake-in-13m-in-taxpayer-funded-grants-amid-abbotts-battle-against-sharia-law

5.1. Protests, Activism, and Public Discourse

Public protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continue to create political friction. In New York, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reportedly sided with an “Anti-Israel Mob” following an incident of “chaos at Park East Synagogue.” An analysis in The Free Press described this move as an “ominous sign of things to come” [1]. In a separate incident in Washington D.C., a group of “Anti-Israel Protesters” held a demonstration at Union Station, which a Townhall.com headline characterized as a “Grotesque ‘Friendsgiving’ Blood Feast” [2].

References:
[1] Zohran Mamdani Sides with the AntiIsrael Mob — The New York mayor-elect’s statement on the chaos at Park East Synagogue is an ominous sign of things to come, https://www.thefp.com/p/zohran-mamdani-sides-with-the-anti
[2] AntiIsrael Protesters Stage Grotesque ‘Friendsgiving’ Blood Feast at Union Station, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2025/11/21/anti-semitism-n2666831

5.2. Reports on Crime and Public Safety

Several violent or threatening incidents are being reported. A Facebook prayer request page has identified a 26-year-old woman, Bethany MaGee, as the victim of an “immolation attack on a Chicago train” [1]. In New York, a story has emerged about an elderly man who was sentenced to four years in prison after he stopped a mugger in self-defense [2]. A separate report details a New Jersey mother, described by the New York Post as “MAGA-loving,” who was allegedly the target of a second “vile chat” containing death threats [3].

References:
[1] A Facebook prayer request page identified Bethany MaGee as the 26-year-old victim of the immolation attack on a Chicago train., https://x.com/natcon2022/status/1992035882556129656?s=46
[2] An Elderly Man Stopped a Mugger and Saved His Own Life – New York Rewards Him with 4 Years in Prison, https://twitchy.com/justmindy/2025/11/22/new-york-sending-old-man-who-defended-himself-to-jail-n2421984
[3] MAGA-loving NJ mom targeted in second vile chat: ‘I swear she can’t die soon enough’ | New York Post, https://nypost.com/2025/11/22/us-news/maga-loving-marlboro-nj-mom-targeted-in-second-vile-chat-i-swear-she-cant-die-soon-enough/

5.3. Local Economic Policies

Cook County, Illinois, which includes Chicago, has become the first county in the United States to establish “permanent funding for guaranteed income” [1]. This landmark local policy initiative establishes a new, enduring framework for social welfare programs at the county level and may serve as a model for other municipalities.

References:
[1] Cook County becomes the first county in the US to establish permanent funding for guaranteed income, https://thetriibe.com/2025/11/cook-county-becomes-the-first-county-in-the-us-to-establish-permanent-funding-for-guaranteed-income/

6. Media and Information

A technical “glitch” or “update” on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has reportedly revealed the true geographic locations of user accounts, leading to what one headline calls the exposure of “Major Foreign Propagandists” [1]. Reports from conservative media claim the update has unmasked “waves of Democrat influencers” as being based in foreign countries, contrary to their online personas [2]. RedState.com provides a specific, startling example: an account that had been posting “‘atrocity’ stories” claiming to be from Gaza for two years was revealed to have actually been posting from Poland the entire time [1].

References:
[1] Whoa: Major Foreign Propagandists Utterly Exposed After X Glitch Reveals Account Locations – One claiming to be posting from Gaza for the last two years with endless “atrocity” stories… has actually been posting from Poland!, https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/11/22/whoa-major-foreign-propagandists-utterly-exposed-after-x-glitch-reveals-user-locations-n2196457
[2] Waves of Democrat influencers are being exposed as foreigners under X’s new location update, https://x.com/Rightanglenews/status/1992087131481678096

6.2. Criticism of News Media Reporting

News media outlets are facing pointed criticism for alleged bias in their economic and social reporting. Newsbusters accuses CNN commentators of “Tearing Hair Out to Explain Trump Economy It Spent Months Saying Was ‘Terrible’” [1]. In a different vein, Outkick.com reports on a podcast by sports journalist Pablo Torre that allegedly “Tried (And Failed) To Expose Riley Gaines,” an activist and former athlete [2].

References:
[1] CNN Hacks Tearing Hair Out to Explain Trump Economy It Spent Months Saying Was ‘Terrible’, https://newsbusters.org/blogs/business/joseph-vazquez/2025/11/21/cnn-hacks-tearing-hair-out-explain-trump-economy-it-spent
[2] Pablo Torre Tried (And Failed) To Expose Riley Gaines In Latest Podcast Episode, https://www.outkick.com/analysis/pablo-torre-podcast-failed-expose-riley-gaines-transgender-athletes?fbclid=IwY2xjawOPEptleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR74najZ43gUNBNP0LGHMl5RpoiGmCd_EB-vwA-slSmBqW_J-LGuK4AA3nKhVg_aem_Hj0esRbRmUidKoIeGgMTYg

6.3. Political Satire and Hoax Allegations

The information landscape continues to be populated by a mix of satire and allegations of disinformation. One article from HotAir claims that “Democrats Aren’t Even Trying to Hide That They Are Just Making Up Hoaxes” [1]. Another, from the Free Beacon, seeks to debunk what it calls an “Alleged Insult” by the Trump administration toward soldiers at a World War II cemetery in the Netherlands [2]. For context, several headlines from the satirical publication The Babylon Bee were also widely circulated, including one about a fictional game show hosted by the President of the United States.

References:
[1] Democrats Aren’t Even Trying to Hide That They Are Just Making Up Hoaxes, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/11/21/democrats-arent-even-trying-to-hide-that-they-are-just-making-up-hoaxes-n3809162
[2] The Real Story Behind the Trump Administration’s Alleged Insult to Soldiers at a World War II Cemetery in the Netherlands, https://freebeacon.com/media/the-real-story-behind-the-trump-administrations-alleged-insult-to-black-soldiers-at-a-world-war-ii-cemetery-in-the-netherlands/