In the past 24 hours, President Donald Trump has made several notable decisions impacting both domestic and international affairs. On October 3, 2025, he announced the reversal of a $187 million cut to New York's security funds, a move that had previously drawn criticism from Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul. The funds, part of the Homeland Security Grant Program managed by FEMA, are crucial for the state's counterterrorism and law enforcement operations. Governor Hochul welcomed the reversal, attributing it to the persistent efforts of state officials. This decision comes amid broader tensions, as the Trump administration had previously frozen at least $28 billion in federal funding for Democratic cities and states, raising concerns about the use of federal power for political purposes. reuters.com
On the international front, President Trump has intensified military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean. The U.S. military conducted its fourth strike on a vessel allegedly linked to these cartels, resulting in the deaths of four individuals near Venezuela. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the strike, labeling the boat as affiliated with designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking to the U.S. This action follows Trump's declaration of a formal "armed conflict" with drug cartels, citing national security threats. Critics, however, view the boat attacks as potentially illegal and extrajudicial, with a total of 21 people killed across four strikes. time.com
Additionally, President Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas regarding the proposed Gaza peace deal. He stated that Hamas must accept the deal by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, or face severe consequences. The plan, jointly brokered with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, includes a 20-point framework aimed at ending the two-year-long Israel-Hamas war. Key provisions of the plan incorporate the demilitarization of Hamas, a phased Israeli military withdrawal, unimpeded humanitarian aid entry, and the establishment of a transitional apolitical Palestinian committee to govern Gaza, co-led by Trump and former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair. time.com