Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery, one of the largest in the region, has been shut down after a Ukrainian drone strike damaged the facility last night. According to Reuters, the attack damaged the refinery’s main processing unit, CDU-5, along with a hydrocracker.

Federal prosecutors have launched a corruption investigation into Washington Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, focusing on a foreign trip she took with members of her staff that was funded by the government of Qatar.

An unidentified representative from a pharmaceutical company suffered a medical emergency and collapsed during a White House press conference earlier today led by President Donald J. Trump. The individual appeared to faint and was assisted to the floor by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), prompting an immediate response from the White House Medical Unit as reporters were escorted out of the Oval Office. Initial reports identifying the individual as Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay—cited by several journalists present at the time—have since been refuted by both Novo Nordisk and the White House. The company clarified that its only representatives at the event were CEO Mike Doustdar and Executive Vice President Dave Moore.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning to the Nigerian Government to stop the killing of Christians. "Warning! The Nigerian government better move fast before it’s too late. If they don’t, there was going to be hell to pay!"

New dashcam footage offers a different perspective of the deadly UPS MD-11 cargo plane crash during takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. Twelve people have been confirmed dead, and investigators believe an engine malfunction was the likely cause.

Zohran Mamdani: What scares Republicans across the country is the fact that we will actually deliver on this agenda.

U.S. President Donald Trump: "The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis."

Trump had the room laughing as he recounted a Chinese official’s reaction next to Xi. "I said, I want my cabinet to behave like that! I want them sitting up like that, nice and straight! I've never seen men so scared in their lives." "Every one of those people, standing like this. I commented to one of them, no response. I said, you gonna answer me? No response!" "I said, will you answer my question? He won't move! Another said, 'I will answer all questions.' JD doesn't behave like that! JD budges into conversations! I want that at least a couple days, OK?"

Trump: "We are in the midst of a disastrous Democrat-created shutdown... that's now officially the longest shutdown in American history. The Democrat radicals in the Senate have shown zero interest in reopening the government... they'll take down the country if they have to."

Trump to Republican Senators: "It's time for Republicans to do what they have to do, and that's terminate the filibuster."

In more positive news, President Donald J. Trump announced earlier today that he will renominate billionaire entrepreneur, pilot, and commercial astronaut Jared T. Isaacman to serve as the next Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Isaacman was originally nominated for the position at the start of Trump’s second term but saw his nomination withdrawn in late May following an online dispute between Trump and Elon Musk, a close friend and supporter of Isaacman’s appointment. Since then, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been serving as Acting Administrator of NASA.

The moment a cargo MD-11 plane crashed shortly after taking off from Louisville International Airport on its way to Hawaii.

The massive plume of thick black smoke from the plane crash at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, was captured on weather radar by WFMJ-TV in Ohio.

Louisville, Kentucky Mayor Craig Greenberg said: “Rachel and I are praying for the victims of the UPS plane crash that occurred during takeoff at 5:15 p.m. Every emergency agency is responding to the scene. There are multiple injuries, and the fire is still burning. Numerous roads in the area are closed—please stay clear of the scene. The plane was carrying 280,000 gallons of fuel. We will be holding a briefing soon with Governor Beshear and will share more details as they become available.”

Statement by President George W. Bush on the Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney The death of Richard B. Cheney is a great loss for our nation and a deep sorrow for his friends. Laura and I will remember Dick as a man of decency, honor, and conviction. History will remember him as one of the finest public servants of his generation — a patriot who brought integrity, intelligence, and an unwavering sense of duty to every role he held. From his early days as a White House aide and Chief of Staff, to his service as a Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and ultimately as my Vice President, Dick earned the confidence and respect of five presidents. I first asked him to help me find a running mate in 2000, but through those conversations — about experience, judgment, character, and loyalty — I came to realize that Dick Cheney was the person I needed by my side. I remain profoundly grateful that he accepted and served with me for the next eight years. In the White House, Dick was a calm, steady presence during some of our nation’s most difficult moments. I relied on his honest and forthright counsel, and he always gave his best. He stood firm in his beliefs and dedicated himself to protecting the freedom and security of the American people. Throughout his extraordinary career, Dick Cheney’s service brought great credit to the country he loved so deeply. Dick’s devotion to America was matched only by his love for his family. Laura and I have shared our heartfelt condolences with Lynne, Liz, Mary, and the entire Cheney family, of whom he was so proud. We are praying for them as they honor a great man and an even greater American.

Hamas stated, “We confirm that the entry of engineering equipment and the coordination between Qassam Brigades teams and the Red Cross in searching for bodies inside the Yellow Line greatly accelerated recovery efforts and resulted in the discovery of many bodies.”

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will begin deporting Syrian refugees, declaring that “the civil war in Syria is over” and that there are “no longer any grounds for asylum in Germany.” While voluntary returns are being encouraged, Syrians with criminal records may face forced deportation. Approximately 951,000 Syrians currently reside in Germany.

The spokesperson for the Iranian government stated: “Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons for three reasons — our cultural and historical foundations, our doctrinal beliefs, and the fatwa forbidding such weapons — along with the ethical principles of the Iranian nation.”

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated, “The IAEA is continuously acting as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia regarding nuclear power plants.”

This morning, crowds filled the streets of cities across Iran for events marking the 46th anniversary of the U.S. embassy hostage crisis in Tehran, featuring a public display of missiles and nuclear centrifuges.