President Trump is touting the successes of his Homeland Security task forces’ war on cartels. He’s also calling off a federal surge in San Francisco while eyeing Chicago, Portland, and Memphis.

The U.S. is hitting major Russian oil companies with sanctions, and EU member states have also agreed on further measures against Moscow. The Kremlin is already responding. Meanwhile, U.S. officials continue to work with Israel and other allies in the Middle East on the Gaza peace plan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel soon after Vice President J.D. Vance departed the country.

More than 30 people, including current and former NBA stars, have been arrested in a federal gambling operation. Investigators say players faked injuries and ran mafia-backed poker games in one of the biggest sports scandals in years.