First Thing: Indiana Republicans reject effort to redraw voting maps in rebuke to Trump

President Trump addressed a Congressional ball following the Senate's rejection of two healthcare proposals aimed at extending Obamacare subsidies, highlighting the urgency of bipartisan cooperation on healthcare as premium rates are expected to rise.

Scottish rock band Primal Scream has defended its decision to display an image of a swastika inside a Star of David during a concert at London's Roundhouse, following accusations of antisemitism from concertgoers. The band stated that the image was intended to provoke debate rather than promote hate.

US President Donald Trump has expressed significant frustration with both Russia and Ukraine, as reports indicate that the US is continuing to pressure Ukraine for major territorial concessions in ongoing peace negotiations aimed at resolving the nearly four-year conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly acknowledged this pressure, highlighting the contentious nature of the discussions.

Bryan Stern, a U.S. special forces veteran, led a perilous night mission to help Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado escape from Venezuela. The operation involved navigating through treacherous waters and military checkpoints, ultimately allowing her to reach Norway after a long and dangerous journey.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, which is part of a broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. The White House announced that the tanker will be brought to a U.S. port, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Europe, labeling it as 'weak' and 'decaying' during a recent podcast, where he warned of a potential 'civilisational collapse' on the continent due to immigration. This rhetoric aligns with the Trump administration's newly released national security strategy, which appears to prioritize different values than previous U.S. administrations.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by the White House, which stated that the vessel will be brought to a U.S. port. This operation is part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government, which has been facing international sanctions and condemnation.

The United States has expanded sanctions against Venezuela, targeting six oil supertankers and three nephews of Nicolás Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores. This move follows the U.S. military's seizure of the Skipper, an oil tanker carrying 1.1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, which President Trump confirmed as part of an intensified pressure campaign against Maduro's regime.