A federal judge has ordered the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters at press briefings, emphasizing the importance of American Sign Language for those who are deaf. The ruling counters the Trump administration's stance that closed captioning suffices, highlighting the need for proper accommodations for individuals who primarily use ASL.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a deadly strike on a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two more fatalities. This attack raises the total death toll to 66 from 16 strikes, coinciding with the deployment of an aircraft carrier to the region, indicating an escalation in military operations.

The White House is close to finalizing a deal that could significantly reduce the costs of popular weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, to as low as $149 a month for the lowest doses. This announcement, reported by NBC News, is expected to be made soon.

The Department of Energy has announced a significant investment of $625 million to support five quantum research centers, originally established during the Trump administration. Each center will receive $125 million over the next five years to explore various aspects of quantum science and technology.

The Trump administration is close to finalizing a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce the prices of their popular weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound. This announcement is expected to come this week, potentially making these medications more accessible to those in need.

House Democrat Jamie Raskin has raised serious concerns about the abrupt end of the Justice Department's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators, accusing the Trump administration of a 'gigantic cover-up.' Raskin's letter questions the motives behind halting such a significant inquiry into the late convicted sex offender's network.

The White House has confirmed that they are fully complying with a federal judge's order to distribute SNAP benefits using contingency funds. This assurance from press secretary Karoline Leavitt follows President Trump's earlier statement suggesting that benefits would only be available after the government shutdown.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that no final decision has been made regarding the future of the Energy Star program, which promotes energy efficiency in products. This comes after indications from the Trump administration that the program might be discontinued. The EPA's spokesperson emphasized that while the program is under review, it has faced criticism. The outcome of this decision is significant as it could impact energy efficiency standards and consumer choices in the market.