US appeals court blocks firing of 19 intelligence officers assigned to DEI programs

Trump tells acting DNI Pulte he can "declassify whatever you want," says Pulte likely to serve about two months

President Trump said acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte will likely serve for about two months. Trump added that he told Pulte he could "declassify whatever you want."

White House's Hassett questions why Jerome Powell remains at Fed, says it is highly unusual and expresses concern about Powell's motives for staying.

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said it is highly unusual that Jerome Powell remains at the Federal Reserve, adding he is concerned about Powell's motives for staying.

Trump says US spends $999 billion on NATO, far more than UK's $90.5B, France's $66.5B and Italy's $48.8B, calling the alliance costly and one-sided.

Trump on Truth Social: The United States spends more on NATO than any other country by far to protect them without benefit, citing U.S. $999 billion, United Kingdom $90.5 billion, France $66.5 billion, Italy $48.8 billion.

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee has died, report says. Lam was among the Causeway Bay Books staff detained by mainland Chinese authorities in 2015.

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee has died, according to a report.