Local officials report multiple civilian deaths and dozens of injuries after overnight missile and drone attacks on the capital. Emergency crews are working to restore power and heat to thousands of homes knocked offline. The escalation comes as Volodymyr Zelensky travels to meet President Donald Trump to discuss a possible peace deal with Russia.

Analysts say Ukrainian security services have stepped up drone and sabotage attacks this month against combat aircraft and submarines inside Russia. These operations aim to make it harder for Moscow to launch missiles at Ukrainian cities and power plants. Western officials describe the strikes as one of the few ways Ukraine can offset Russia’s larger arsenal.

Officials say the vessel is part of a so‑called “dark fleet” accused of helping Venezuela skirt U.S. sanctions by moving oil covertly. Coast Guard personnel reportedly attempted to board the ship, but it kept sailing, prompting a continuing pursuit in international waters.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said hundreds of lawyers are reviewing every page to protect victims’ identities while following the transparency law. Officials acknowledged that some photos and materials were pulled back from a public website for further review. Lawmakers from both parties are demanding regular updates, arguing the process must balance privacy rights with public accountability.

Board members approved the change after a contentious debate over how to recognize Trump’s influence on arts funding and major renovations completed during his time in office. Supporters say the new name honors both the original presidential legacy and a more recent chapter in cultural investment. Donald Trump is chairman of the board.

Four GOP lawmakers joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition on extending Affordable Care Act premium subsidies. The maneuver compels a House vote on keeping the tax credits in place for three more years. Johnson, working with a very slim majority, insists he still has control as Republicans push a separate health bill that omits the subsidy extension.

The September operation targeted a suspected drug-smuggling vessel, but critics say the second strike killed survivors who appeared shipwrecked and no longer posed a threat. Pentagon lawyers and outside experts are debating whether the attack violated rules meant to protect people out of combat.

​Rob Reiner’s death has stunned fans and colleagues, turning a beloved family home into a crime scene.​ Police say director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirms their son, Nick Reiner, is in custody on suspicion of murder and held on multimillion‑dollar bail. Family members issued a brief statement expressing profound sorrow and asking for privacy.

This comes after a deadly shooting on the Brown University campus during final exams. ​ Officials say two people were killed and nine others wounded when gunfire erupted in an engineering and physics building during a review session. Police said the person now in custody is in their 30s and that they are not seeking additional suspects. University leaders canceled remaining classes and exams for the term.

President Donald Trump says the seizure is part of a broader campaign to pressure President Nicolás Maduro’s government, which faces narcoterrorism charges in the United States. Officials describe the boarding of a commercial ship by U.S. personnel as highly unusual and say the Coast Guard and Navy worked together on the operation.