Trump-Mamdani meeting, Haiti election proposal and underwater AI drones

President Trump hosts NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani at the White House, Haiti's electoral council proposes an Aug. 30 for general elections, Russia and Togo will mutually open embassies for the first time 65 Years, Japan approves a 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package, Brazil sees U.S.-imposed tariffs on agricultural goods drop by 40%, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reportedly met with Jonathan Pollard, President Trump proposes 34 offshore drilling leases in a five-year plan, the CDC updates its website on vaccine-autism claims, the U.S. Transportation and Security Agency proposes an $18 fee for travelers without a REAL ID, and the U.K. opens a new AI-powered underwater drone facility. Sources: www.verity.news