1 President Says He'll Form An "AI Force" Similar To Space Force
President Donald Trump says he plans to create a new "AI Force" and appoint an AI czar as his administration looks for ways to oversee artificial intelligence without slowing its growth. Trump announced the plan Saturday while continuing to dismiss warnings about the possible dangers of advanced AI. In a social media post, Trump compared the proposed AI Force to the Space Force, which was created during his first term. The president has not explained exactly what the AI Force would do, how it would operate, or whether it would require congressional approval. He did say that the government could use existing criminal and civil laws to deal with problems caused by AI, rather than creating a new set of regulations.
2 ICE Officer Shoots Venezuelan Man In Austin, Texas
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, yesterday afternoon during a federal immigration operation. Police say the shooting happened shortly before 1 p.m. during a brief foot chase; the man was shot in the torso and taken to a hospital, where he was listed in serious but stable condition. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said local officers were not involved in the operation and had received few details from federal authorities, and Mayor Kirk Watson called for an independent investigation involving local police and the Texas Rangers. Authorities are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
3 Trump To Meet Mamdani In New York City Today
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are scheduled to meet today at Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence in Manhattan. City officials say the two will discuss issues affecting New York and its residents, although they have not announced a time or provided a full agenda. It will be their first meeting in New York after at least two earlier meetings at the White House. During those talks, Trump and Mamdani discussed making the city more affordable and building more housing. Despite their political differences, both have said they are willing to work together on issues affecting New Yorkers.