Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial drone attacks of the war on Russia, sending hundreds of drones and killing at least six people. The strike underscores the escalating intensity of the conflict as both sides continue to trade attacks with no resolution in sight.

Jared Kushner held a rare direct meeting with Hamas leadership in Egypt as part of a renewed U.S. diplomatic push on a Gaza ceasefire roadmap. He is also expected to meet with Netanyahu to advance the stalled talks, signaling a significant diplomatic effort to move the Gaza situation forward.

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's refusal to assist with Iran's denuclearization and his rapport with North Korea's leader. The move signals a potential shift in U.S.-South Korea military cooperation with broader implications for regional security.

President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of a potential Iran deal, escalating tensions as a 60-day negotiation window expires. Oman has been mediating talks with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, making the threat against a key U.S. ally significant for regional stability.

The Supreme Court again rejected President Trump's attempt to overturn the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation verdict. Trump has already paid Carroll more than $5 million in damages, and this ruling closes off another avenue of appeal.

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed after he pleaded guilty in the federal case. His lawyers are now seeking to have the state charges dismissed following the federal plea.

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, a major reversal in one of the state's most closely watched criminal cases. The ruling reopens the high-profile case surrounding the deaths of Murdaugh's wife and son and will have significant legal and public ramifications going forward.

Former President Trump is set to hold a rally in Myrtle Beach as South Carolina heads into a GOP Senate runoff, signaling his continued influence in shaping the state's Republican primary races. The visit could sway the outcome of a competitive runoff election.

Governor Henry McMaster has issued vetoes on the state budget, a significant move that could reshape spending priorities and funding decisions across South Carolina. The vetoes will likely prompt further legislative debate over the state's fiscal plans.

President Trump has directed the Pentagon to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, a longtime U.S. ally in Asia. The move marks a notable shift in U.S. defense posture in the region and has drawn attention from foreign policy observers. It could have implications for deterrence against North Korea and broader alliance commitments.

The U.S. military awarded Raytheon a massive $22.9 billion contract to ramp up production of Tomahawk cruise missiles. The deal reflects Pentagon efforts to rebuild depleted stockpiles of advanced weaponry amid heightened global tensions. This represents one of the largest munitions procurement efforts in recent memory.

U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine has returned to full strength, coinciding with a string of successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The renewed cooperation underscores shifting dynamics in the war as Kyiv's mid- and deep-range strike capabilities continue to pressure Moscow's energy sector.