FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning from Democratic lawmakers during a Senate budget hearing regarding allegations of excessive drinking and misconduct. Patel dismissed the claims as a "total farce" and "political witch hunts."
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned amid reports of internal tensions and angering various groups, with Kyle Diamantas taking over as acting commissioner. Separately, the Trump administration plans to name ICE veteran David Venturella as the agency's interim director.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, has died at age 29. Separately, Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, died at 47 from brain cancer.
Tens of thousands of Argentines are protesting President Javier Milei's deep cuts to tuition-free universities, as staff wages plunge and funding laws stall. Organizers estimate 600,000 people attended the protest in Buenos Aires alone.
India has increased import tariffs on gold and silver to defend its currency and shore up foreign-exchange reserves. This move comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes to curb fuel and gold consumption amid Middle East tensions.
Israel's Eurovision singer, Noam Bettan, qualified for the final during the live semi-final despite being booed by pro-Palestine supporters. Finland also advanced, while five other countries were eliminated.
President Trump is in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where discussions are expected to cover trade, Taiwan, Iran tensions, and the role of AI. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also joined the trip, highlighting technology's prominence.
Tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, with warnings of renewed attacks and Iran expanding its definition of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is driving up inflation, impacting global markets, and causing economic pain for Americans.