President Joe Biden will not enforce the TikTok ban set for January 19, leaving the decision to President-elect Donald Trump. Trump has pledged to keep TikTok available in the US. Incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz mentions the possibility of an extension if a viable deal emerges.
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Vice President Kamala Harris did not extend the customary invitation to incoming Vice President JD Vance to familiarize him and his family with the Naval Observatory residence. Communication was later established between Vance's team and Navy officials to arrange details concerning the residence. Harris' team reportedly said they were busy canceling an overseas trip first and then with California wildfires.
World leaders were set to hold formal talks in Paris on Tuesday on artificial intelligence (AI), seeking elusive common ground on a technology subject to a global race for promised economic benefits. Sam Altman, the OpenAI chief set to speak in Paris later Tuesday, responded to the reported offer with a dry "no thank you" on X. For France, Macron vowed Monday to blast through red tape to build AI infrastructure in his bid to keep Europe competitive.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is open to a constructive dialogue with US President Donald Trump after a contentious meeting regarding the war with Russia. Acknowledging Kyiv's dependence on Washington, Zelenskyy defended Ukraine's position and emphasized the importance of international support amid ongoing conflict. European leaders also expressed solidarity with Ukraine at a London summit.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders to support a limited truce with Russia, focusing on air and sea warfare to test Moscow's willingness for peace. He proposed a halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure and the Black Sea, emphasizing Europe's involvement in any discussions affecting its security. This call follows tense US-Ukraine relations.
​“If I was Lady McBiden, I’d put on my big girl pants, play the long game and think about my husband’s legacy,†Nancy Pelosi's daughter Alexandra Pelosi said comparing Jill Biden to Lady Macbeth. Jill Biden recently expressed how disappointed she was at Pelosi after she played a crucial role in Joe Biden's ouster from the presidential race.
Far-right activist Laura Loomer apologized for accidentally doxxing Sriram Krishnan via public FEC records after voicing criticism of his appointment as Trump's AI advisor. Following Trump's recent support for the H-1B program, the controversy incited strong reactions, sparking debate about Krishnan’s loyalty and future immigration policy changes.
President Trump has announced a major $500 billion AI infrastructure project in collaboration with SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI to boost AI advancements in the U.S. The project includes constructing colossal data centers, with initial buildout starting in Texas. Key technology partners include Arm, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Oracle.
China's military conducted 'live-fire' drills, targeting key ports and energy sites as part of exercises around Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory. Washington condemned these manoeuvres as intimidation tactics. The drills follow heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, and Beijing's aggressive military activities have raised regional security concerns. Taiwan's military responded with its own rapid exercises.
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning left multiple people injured. Madison police responded to the incident and are currently investigating. The public is advised to avoid the area around the school. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.