No Ukraine peace deal after lengthy five-hour Putin-Witkoff-Kushner meeting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to over 30 countries following a deadly shooting incident involving National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. This decision comes in the wake of heightened security concerns after the shooting of Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom by an Afghan national.

President Trump has hired a new architect for the White House ballroom project, which is part of a larger $300 million renovation effort. This decision comes amid ongoing construction and management challenges that have previously delayed the project. The new architect is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the ambitious plans for the East Wing's ballroom.

President Trump attended the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he is set to receive FIFA's inaugural peace prize. The event also featured performances by notable artists, including Robbie Williams and the Village People.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at an annual summit, where they agreed to expand trade ties between Russia and India, despite U.S. pressure for India to reconsider its longstanding partnership with Russia.

Two unarmed men who survived a U.S. airstrike on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean clung to wreckage for an hour before being killed in a second strike, as shown in footage presented to U.S. senators. The men were shirtless and appeared unaware of the situation, raising serious concerns about the legality and ethics of the military operation.

As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela rise, a national security expert outlined the conditions under which the Trump administration might deploy troops to Venezuela, emphasizing the potential for escalation in military involvement. This comes amid reports of military strikes targeting drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean Sea and discussions of expanding operations to land strikes in South America.

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a redrawn congressional map for Texas, allowing the state to add up to five Republican-friendly congressional districts. This ruling overturns a previous lower-court decision that found the maps likely engaged in racial gerrymandering, thus enabling Texas to proceed with the new map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Former President Donald Trump has issued a new national-security strategy that criticizes European leaders for their 'unrealistic expectations' regarding the resolution of the Ukraine conflict and calls for an end to NATO expansion. This document reflects a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities under Trump's administration.