The White House unveiled a new national security strategy, framing China as America’s primary competitor. The policy emphasizes economic and technological competition and calls on Indo-Pacific allies to take on greater defense responsibilities. The president also urged Europe to reclaim its identity, secure its borders, and take the lead in its own security, with Washington providing support.

President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship is headed to the Supreme Court, which announced it will hear the case in the coming months. The high court also approved a new congressional map for Texas, improving Republicans’ chances to pick up five seats in the midterms. Meanwhile, the Indiana House approved a new map that would give Republicans a two-seat advantage in the 2026 elections.

The man suspected of placing two pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC buildings on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021, made his first court appearance today. The 30-year-old from Northern Virginia was arrested Thursday and is charged with interstate transportation and attempted use of an explosive device.