President Trump is set to dismiss multiple members of his National Security Council following a meeting with conservative activist Laura Loomer.
Reports suggest at least three senior officials and several lower-ranking aides will be removed. However, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz remains unaffected.
While Loomer allegedly provided a list of staff she considered disloyal, Trump denied she influenced the firings.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon’s acting inspector general has launched an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app.
The review will assess whether he and other officials followed Defense Department policies while discussing military operations against Houthi militants in Yemen.
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Overseeing a $2.5 trillion budget, Oz faced scrutiny over potential Medicaid cuts but avoided clear answers during his confirmation hearing. President Trump has insisted that Medicaid funding will remain intact.
Severe storms across the Midwest and South have left at least six people dead. Tornadoes in Arkansas caused widespread destruction, while floodwaters in Michigan submerged vehicles.
The National Weather Service has warned that over 40 million Americans, from Texas to Ohio, face the risk of catastrophic flooding, with some areas expected to receive more than a foot of rain.
In international news, Myanmar’s earthquake death toll has risen to over 3,100, with hundreds still missing. The country’s military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, visited Thailand seeking international support, despite being widely shunned since his 2021 coup.
The U.N. reports that even before the disaster, more than three million people were displaced due to ongoing conflict.
In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have killed over 100 Palestinians, marking one of the deadliest days since fighting resumed with Hamas. Among the victims, 27 people were sheltering at a school in Northern Gaza when the strikes hit.
Reports suggest family members of Hamas leaders were targeted. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a red carpet welcome in Hungary, despite an ICC arrest warrant against him. Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orban, dismissed the court as a political tool.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured NATO allies of America’s commitment at a meeting in Brussels. Standing alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Rubio dismissed concerns about Trump’s stance on the alliance, stating the U.S. remains actively engaged.
This follows Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs and discussions about controlling Greenland, which have unsettled NATO members.
In Lithuania, a solemn farewell was held for four U.S. soldiers killed in a training exercise. Their bodies were transported back to the U.S. for burial, with three of the soldiers posthumously promoted to staff sergeant.
Finally, FIFA has confirmed that the U.S. is the uncontested host for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, possibly alongside Mexico.
The tournament will expand from 32 to 48 teams, marking a historic shift in the competition. If confirmed, the U.K. is expected to host the 2035 edition.
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