Pope Leo Urges the U.S. Not to Threaten Venezuela With Force

The Trump administration has threatened to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding to several Democratic-led states unless they comply with federal requests for recipient data, including sensitive information like immigration status and social security numbers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that funding could be blocked as early as next week if states do not cooperate.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. negotiators to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, describing the talks as productive but indicating that significant challenges remain. This meeting follows a series of diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the nearly four-year war, with both sides expressing a willingness to engage further.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is prepared for war with Europe if attacked, accusing Kyiv's European allies of undermining peace negotiations by altering a U.S. peace plan that included Kremlin input. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions and violence in Ukraine, highlighting the fragile state of diplomatic efforts in the region.

Former President Donald Trump has made controversial remarks labeling Somali migrants as 'garbage' and expressing a desire to prevent their entry into the United States, citing concerns about their reliance on social safety nets. This statement reflects Trump's ongoing stance against immigration from certain countries, particularly those he categorizes as 'Third World.'

Costco has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to pause tariffs on imported goods and secure refunds for duties paid. The retailer argues that the imposition of these tariffs should be halted until the Supreme Court assesses the legality of Trump's executive orders, with a critical December 15 deadline approaching.

A family in Colombia has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike on September 15. This marks the first formal complaint regarding the Trump administration's airstrikes targeting suspected drug boats, which the administration claims are legally justified under a new interpretation of law.

In Nigeria, families are increasingly alarmed by the government's failure to prevent mass abductions of students, prompting them to seek assistance from the U.S. This concern has intensified following recent incidents, including the kidnapping of 25 girls from a boarding school in Kebbi State, highlighting the ongoing crisis of student abductions in the country.

Costco has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking a refund for tariffs paid on imported goods, coinciding with an upcoming Supreme Court decision regarding the legality of these tariffs. The retailer argues that the tariffs should be paused until the Court makes its ruling.