President Trump is considering removing U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro after the Justice Department concluded that problems with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from a flawed renovation rather than vandalism, according to people familiar with the matter. Trump publicly criticized Pirro on Monday, saying he was "really disappointed" and that she "folded like an umbrella" after the Justice Department moved to dismiss the criminal case tied to the Reflecting Pool. CNN reports the president was "furious" over the filing, believes he was not informed in advance, and is now weighing whether to remove one of his longtime political allies from the position. The Justice Department's filing stated the evidence no longer supported the prosecution after determining the damage stemmed from construction issues rather than criminal vandalism, according to CNN.

Ukrainian attack drones reportedly struck a major power substation in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine tonight, causing a widespread blackout.

President Trump: Talks with Iran are going on right now.

Trump: "This is their last chance to make a deal before decapitation."

Trump: We turned DC into Shangri-La. Look at the beautiful ballroom and military center. It's a military center, much more than we have a drone port on top of it

Trump: They're making too much money. Chevron, too much money. ExxonMobil, too much, too much money. They better cut the retail price

President Trump: "I was really disappointed with Jeanine Pirro. She folded like an Umbrella."

Trump rejects any Iranian charges on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. has "total control."

Trump: "I know Europe better than anybody. Better than the people that run it... two things are killing Europe: number one is immigration and number two is energy."

Trump says talks with Iran are underway at Iran's request, backed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, and calls it a "last chance" for Iran to sign a deal.

Footage of a French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F in Ukrainian service shooting down a Russian jet-powered Shahed attack drone.

War Secretary Hegseth, on Trump's Executive Order for military families: "If that war fighter knows that their family is good to go, they will go the extra mile, which is what our nation asks."

Trump: "Thank you for all being here as we take a major new step to support our incredible military families... Today, I'm signing an Executive Order to establish the first-ever Presidential Military Spouse Commission."

President Donald J. Trump has taken to Truth Social to reject recent Iranian claims that no talks are taking place with the United States, asserting that Tehran is privately seeking meetings while publicly denying negotiations. Trump also claimed the Strait of Hormuz is "completely controlled" by the U.S. Navy, describing the naval blockade as the "United States Wall of Steel." He said nothing will be allowed into Iran unless authorized by the United States and that the blockade will remain in place until a deal is reached or Iran agrees to what he described as "total surrender." The president concluded by saying the United States and Iran are "talking of a solution" to the conflict, despite Iran's public denials that direct negotiations are underway.

Aerial footage shows entire neighborhoods reduced to ashes after the massive wildfires in Spokane, Washington state. Around 700 structures have been destroyed and about 65,000 people are under evacuation orders.

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At least 700 structures burned down from Spokane, Washington wildfires, according to the Seattle TImes; over 60k evacuated.

A drone hit a crowded beach in the Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik, Russia. At least 3 dead, 13 injured.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is soliciting "creative and unconventional" ideas from military analysts for new ways to pressure Iran, highlighting the growing challenge of finding options that can increase leverage without significantly escalating the conflict, according to CNN. The report says the unusual request came as President Trump continues weighing next steps after weeks of strikes that have failed to compel Tehran to accept U.S. terms. CNN also reports that recent assessments from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) conclude the current air campaign alone is unlikely to change Iran's negotiating position, while Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has publicly acknowledged that "air power has its limits." The reporting aligns with recent accounts from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Axios, and Reuters, which have described senior military leaders grappling with finite military options, dwindling air defense interceptor stockpiles, and the strategic limits of an air campaign absent a broader escalation.

Multiple Ukrainian attack drones struck Russia's Belgorod State Technological University tonight, per local channels, hitting a building that housed Russian drone development, testing, and operator training. The development center suffered significant damage.