Adam Cohen, director of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, was dismissed by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. This occurred 18 hours after a memo, co-authored by Cohen, outlined the task force's expanded role in combating illegal immigration under "Operation Take Back America." Cohen expressed shock, noting his work was apolitical until his dismissal.
Concurrently, the U.S. ceased sharing satellite images with Ukraine, coinciding with increased Russian aerial attacks. At least 22 deaths were reported. This decision followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House. Trump is reportedly pressuring Ukraine to accept a peace deal with Russia. Ukraine's defense capabilities are diminished without U.S. satellite imagery.
In France, Marine Le Pen expressed satisfaction with the "return of nations" and emphasized Islamic fundamentalism as a greater threat than Russia. She criticized Macron's approach to international affairs and welcomed Trump's focus on fulfilling campaign promises.