REPORTER: “Zelensky is saying today that he is hoping for you to impose new sanctions on Russia. Are you considering that?” TRUMP: “That’s going to be my determination. That’s going to be nobody else’s determination. We’ll see how Russia behaves.”

Q: There are some reports Kash Patel misses some morning briefings. COMEY: I’m not the least bit concerned about that, given that nothing in his life will have prepared him to be FBI director. I’m fine if he is out doing other things and letting the career people make the decisions about operations, about priorities that would be better for everybody.

The United States has obtained new intelligence indicating that Israel is actively preparing for a possible military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities — a dramatic development that could upend President Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomatic outreach to Tehran and spark a wider conflict across the Middle East, according to a report from CNN citing multiple American officials briefed on the matter. While officials say that Israeli leaders have not made a final decision, the likelihood of a unilateral strike has “significantly increased in recent months,” one source familiar with the intelligence told CNN. Behind the scenes, Israeli military movements, the repositioning of air munitions, and a recent air force drill have caught the attention of American intelligence agencies.

The 650-year-old Fengyang Drum Tower in Anhui, China, built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, suffered a roof collapse, prompting officials to launch an investigation. No injuries were reported.

President Donald Trump is reportedly expressing growing frustration with the ongoing war in Gaza and has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “wrap it up,” according to two White House officials. “The president is frustrated about what is happening in Gaza. He wants the war to end, he wants the hostages to come home, he wants aid to go in, and he wants to start rebuilding Gaza,” a White House official told Axios. The official said Trump wants a resolution that addresses the humanitarian situation and secures the release of hostages. In recent weeks, Trump has focused on pressuring Israel to resume humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, which had been halted entirely.

Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran: Over the next four years, the One Big Beautiful Bill would boost GDP by about 4.2-5.2%, it will create about 7 million new jobs, and it will boost take home pay for a typical family of four by about $8K-$13K.

Sen. Kevin Cramer on the Golden Dome: “The new autonomous Space Age defense ecosystem is more about Silicon Valley than it is about Big Metal. What’s exciting about this is it makes it available to everybody to participate… big companies, mid-sized companies, small companies.”

Aiming to address concerns about balancing his role at Tesla with his involvement in the Trump administration, Elon Musk said that he plans to stay as it’s CEO for another five years, while adding that he plans to significantly cut political spending.