What is an autopen and why can’t Trump stop talking about it?

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.'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash after stating he did not remain to observe a second military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat, which resulted in significant casualties. This incident has drawn criticism from Democrats, who labeled Hegseth as 'spineless' and a 'national embarrassment.' The White House has been accused of shielding Hegseth amid growing scrutiny over the legality of these military operations.

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.

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.

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a proposed peace deal for Ukraine, following productive talks with Ukrainian officials in Florida. This meeting marks a significant step in ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.