Republicans have a mess on their hands over health care subsidies – Axios

Republicans are in a deepening mess over healthcare subsidies. Anxiety is boiling over among House GOP centrists, with one lawmaker calling the current situation “buffoonery.” As the clock ticks, Republicans in Congress still lack a clear health plan. Amidst the scramble, centrist lawmakers have unveiled their own ACA proposal, while Senate Democrats are pushing for a last-ditch vote to extend Obamacare subsidies.

National Guard member who survived D.C. attack ‘slowly healing,’ West Virginia’s governor says – NBC News

Good evening. The National Guard member shot in D.C. is showing positive signs and slowly healing, says West Virginia’s governor. This comes as reports reveal a volunteer previously issued dire warnings about the alleged shooter. Meanwhile, the shooter’s Afghan community voices concerns for their future. In other news, a fire has damaged four buildings on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, including Peanut World.

‘No Going Back,’ Survivors of Deadly Hong Kong Fire Are in Limbo – The New York Times

Hong Kong is reeling from a deadly fire, leaving survivors in limbo and demanding answers. The blaze, linked to contractor safety breaches and a residents’ revolt, has ignited public fury. An arrest over a fire petition is stirring debate, challenging accountability and testing Beijing’s grip on the city.

Democrats press for expanding inquiry into Caribbean boat strike – The Washington Post

Good evening. Democrats are pushing for an expanded inquiry into a controversial Caribbean boat strike. An admiral has informed lawmakers that the vessel, hit in what some call a “double-tap” strike, was a meeting boat headed to Suriname. Critically, the admiral also revealed survivors were actively continuing their drug mission. The New York Times, in an opinion piece, suggests such strikes “corrode America’s soul.” Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth is reportedly testing former President Trump’s “no scalps” rule.

Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracy – The New York Times

Donald Trump’s new national security strategy is drawing sharp reactions. Sources reveal a plan focused on profit over spreading democracy, alongside blistering contempt for Europe. The U.S. now warns of Europe’s “civilizational erasure” due to immigration, a move flipping history by casting Europe, not Russia, as the villain. Experts are calling the foreign policy approach bleak and incoherent.

San Diego Agrees to Pay $30 Million to Family of Teen Killed by Police – The New York Times

The City of San Diego will pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old boy, settling a wrongful death suit after he was fatally shot by police.

Arab foreign ministers warn Israel over one-way Rafah Crossing plan – Ynetnews

Good evening. Arab and Muslim nations are issuing a unified rejection and warning against Israel’s proposed ‘exit-only’ plan for Gaza’s Rafah crossing. Israel has stated it intends to reopen a Gaza border, but solely for Palestinians to leave.

Meanwhile, there’s an update on hostages in Gaza. Following the identification of a Thai worker’s remains, one identified hostage is now believed to remain. The father of hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak shared his anguish, saying, “I always worry about him, I pray for him.”

Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona – CNN

Democratic Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva of Arizona claims she was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during a raid at a Tucson restaurant. Grijalva describes being pushed aside and sprayed in the face during the confrontation. The Department of Homeland Security has since disputed her account.

Supreme Court to decide if Trump’s birthright citizenship order can stand – Axios

The Supreme Court is stepping into a major constitutional debate. Justices have agreed to review a Trump administration order that sought to restrict or end birthright citizenship. This sets the stage for a landmark decision on the definition of American citizenship.

Pipe bomb suspect was ‘disappointed’ in 2020 election results, US attorney says – ABC News

Brian Cole Jr., accused in the DNC and RNC pipe bomb attempts, reportedly told the FBI he believed the 2020 election was stolen and was disappointed in the results. His Woodbridge neighbors expressed shock at the arrest. Meanwhile, while conservative figure Dan Bongino celebrated the news, some on the right still voice skepticism.

US federal judge orders release of Epstein grand jury materials | Jeffrey Epstein – The Guardian

Good evening. A significant development today in the Jeffrey Epstein case. A U.S. federal judge in Florida has ordered the unsealing and release of grand jury transcripts and records. These documents stem from an abandoned federal investigation into Epstein, promising new insights into the Justice Department’s handling of the controversial probe.

‘An attack on all American tech platforms’: Trump admin decries EU fine on Musk’s X – Politico

Elon Musk’s platform X, formerly Twitter, has been hit with a significant fine from the European Union. The European Commission is penalizing X $140 million, or €120 million, for its “deceptive” blue checkmark system and a lack of transparency under the bloc’s content rules. This action has also sparked a response from the Trump administration, calling it an “attack on all American tech platforms.”

Putin and Modi expand India-Russia economic ties in talks in New Delhi – NPR

In New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have significantly expanded economic ties. A major takeaway: Russia’s pledge of “uninterrupted” fuel shipments to India, even as the U.S. pressures New Delhi to scale back its dealings with Moscow. Separately, the prospect of an India-U.S. trade deal also surfaced, with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar providing an “extremely judicious” response.

U.S. and Ukraine hold marathon talks in Miami on Trump’s peace plan – Axios

U.S. and Ukrainian officials report progress on a security framework, after marathon talks in Miami. U.S. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ukraine’s National Security Secretary Rustem Umerov were among those discussing a potential peace plan to end the war. A framework has emerged from the high-level meetings, which are now set to continue for a third day.

Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves long-standing mystery of who was buried there – CBS News

Mystery solved! A treasure trove unearthed in an Egyptian tomb reveals its ancient occupant.