President Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, brokered by the US, following White House talks aimed at de-escalating the broader Iran war. This move creates space for a long-term deal between the nations.
An Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was charged by the DOJ for allegedly using classified information about the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture to win over $400,000 on Polymarket. He reportedly took steps to conceal his identity and winnings in foreign cryptocurrency accounts.
Christopher Gillum, a former North Carolina law enforcement officer, was arrested in Florida for allegedly planning a mass shooting targeting Black people at a New Orleans festival. Gillum, previously named "Officer of the Month," was taken into custody without incident.
President Trump's Iran war strategy faces growing criticism from figures like Joe Rogan and former National Security Advisor John Bolton, who question its effectiveness and call for patience. Experts also debate Trump's claims of Iranian regime infighting and his use of terms like "nuclear dust."
President Trump authorized US forces to "shoot and kill" Iranian small boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as the US military intercepted 33 vessels and blew through expensive precision weapons in the region. The order highlights the danger of Iran's "mosquito fleet."
The Justice Department's inspector general will review the department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, evaluating processes for identifying, redacting, and releasing secret files. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also faced questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a budget hearing.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin publicly blasted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as a "lying scumbag politician" amid a 70-day DHS shutdown. Mullin's outburst came during a Fox News interview discussing Senate Republicans' push to fund the department.'
President Trump is weighing a financial rescue package or potential government acquisition of Spirit Airlines, which faces bankruptcy concerns. The administration has tapped law firm Kirkland & Ellis for advice, while conservatives express blowback over the proposed taxpayer bailout.