Republican runoffs in Georgia and Alabama tested Donald Trump’s endorsement power, with early Georgia results showing Trump-backed Burt Jones trailing in the governor’s race and Mike Collins narrowly leading in the Senate contest. Voters also cast ballots in Oklahoma and Washington, D.C.
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Federal prosecutors charged 15 Minnesota activists with felony offenses tied to anti-ICE protests during Operation Metro Surge. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said the case targets conduct, not speech, while critics accused the government of punishing protest activity.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned green with algae days after a multimillion-dollar renovation meant to make it “American flag blue.” The Interior Department says nanobubble technology and hydrogen peroxide are being used to treat the water.
Federal prosecutors charged 15 people in Minnesota over protests against the Trump administration’s Metro Surge immigration operation. Officials accused the defendants of using vehicles, ice blocks and homemade shields to impede federal agents.
Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz open and safe under a pending U.S.-Iran agreement, but shippers say they need proof that vessels can transit without danger. Ship-tracking data shows only limited movement as concerns persist over security, mines and possible fees.
FBI Director Kash Patel said federal authorities disrupted alleged planned attacks targeting a UFC event at the White House. At least five people were arrested, and officials said more details were expected in court filings.
Trump criticized Netanyahu over Israel’s strike in Beirut, saying the Israeli leader must be “more responsible” as the United States and Iran prepare to formalize a ceasefire deal. He said the U.S.-Iran agreement can survive further Lebanon tensions but warned Iran against pursuing a nuclear weapon.
FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people were taken into custody after authorities disrupted an alleged plot targeting Sunday’s UFC America 250 event at the White House. CBS News reported the alleged plan involved explosive drones, snipers and an attempt to storm a White House gate.