Vice President JD Vance visited National Guard troops in Washington, as the city entered its ninth day under federal control of law enforcement. The U.S. Marshals Service is now offering $500 rewards for tips leading to arrests in the capital.

President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are working to arrange a direct meeting without him, though he’s ready to join if needed. Meanwhile, fighting rages on, with a Russian drone reportedly crossing Ukraine's western border and exploding in NATO member Poland.

In the Middle East, Israeli forces have officially begun the first phase of their plan to take Gaza City. The Israeli government has also approved construction of a new settlement east of Jerusalem.