White House holds high-level talks as Trump ramps up Venezuela campaign

Donald Trump announced the termination of all documents signed by Joe Biden, including pardons, claiming they were invalid due to Biden's use of an autopen, a device that replicates signatures. This move reflects Trump's ongoing efforts to challenge Biden's legitimacy and policies.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has publicly denounced President Donald Trump for his derogatory remarks referring to Somali immigrants as 'garbage' during a Cabinet meeting, suggesting they should 'go back to where they came from.' This incident follows a series of anti-Somali comments made by Trump, which Omar described as 'creepy.'

Haiti's transitional authorities have announced a significant electoral timetable, setting the date for the country's first general elections in nearly a decade for August 2026. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges, including severe gang violence that poses a threat to the electoral process.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared for war if European powers seek conflict, asserting that Moscow does not desire war but will respond if provoked. He accused European nations of obstructing peace efforts regarding Ukraine, particularly criticizing proposals that he deemed unacceptable. This statement coincides with ongoing peace talks involving U.S. negotiators in Moscow.

A significant donation of $6.25 billion has been pledged by tech billionaires Michael and Susan Dell to establish individual investment accounts for 25 million children under the age of 10, known as 'Trump Accounts.' This initiative, part of Donald Trump's tax and spending bill signed in July, aims to provide a $1,000 initial deposit for each child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, with the funds intended for investment.

Pope Leo has urged the Trump administration to refrain from using military threats against Venezuela, advocating instead for peaceful means to instigate change in the country. This call comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the Trump administration considering various options, including military action, to address the situation.

US President Donald Trump referred to Somali immigrants as 'garbage' during a cabinet meeting, suggesting they should be sent back to Somalia. This statement coincides with reports of increased immigration enforcement targeting undocumented Somalis in Minnesota, particularly in the district represented by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a 'code red' to enhance ChatGPT, prioritizing its development over other projects. This urgent internal memo, reported by The Information, comes amid increasing competition from Google's Gemini chatbot, which poses a significant threat to ChatGPT's market position.