Summary of Trump's recent news: Tensions escalate with Venezuela after president's ultimatum to Maduro reported.

Donald Trump reportedly issued a stark warning to Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro, urging him to immediately step down and leave the country. According to sources cited by the Miami Herald, the US president contacted Maduro by phone amid a months-long pressure campaign, which included a significant naval presence off Venezuelas northern coast. You can protect yourself and your family, but you must exit the country immediately, Trump reportedly said, offering safe passage for Maduro, his wife, and his son if he resigned without delay.

Maduro, however, allegedly declined to step down on the spot and presented counter-conditions, including immunity from prosecution worldwide and the ability to transfer political authority while retaining control of the armed forces. This exchange marks the latest escalation in tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Trump reportedly convened a meeting with his top national security advisors on Monday to discuss the situation, though details of that discussion have not been released.

During the call, Trump reportedly gave Maduro a direct ultimatum to relinquish power immediately, which Maduro rejected, requesting a global amnesty for himself and his allies. On Sunday, Trump confirmed the conversation had occurred, stating, I wouldnt say it went well or badly, it was a phone call. Both governments have withheld further specifics regarding the discussion, which is believed to have taken place on 21 November.

Elsewhere, EU foreign policy head Kaja Kallas expressed concern that upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trumps special envoy, Steve Witkoff, could pressure Ukraine into making concessions. The meeting between the two men is scheduled for Tuesday.

A recent report has criticized FBI Director Kash Patel, describing him as overwhelmed and heading a chronically underperforming agency suffering from low morale and fear, according to a 115-page review by retired and active-duty FBI personnel. Trump also mentioned plans to release the results of an MRI conducted during his October semiannual physical but could not specify which body part was examined.

Additional news includes: a Republican Indiana lawmaker opposing a congressional map redistricting after Trump made derogatory remarks about people with intellectual disabilities; former Trump lawyer Alina Habba being disqualified from serving as New Jersey top federal prosecutor; the UK NHS agreeing to pay 25% more for innovative drugs under a trade deal with the US; actor Josh Brolin describing Trump as a marketing genius; and federal immigration authorities raid in New York City being disrupted by roughly 200 protesters, several of whom were arrested.

Author: Sophia Brooks