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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on European nations to enhance their defense spending and take a more active role in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. In a recent interview, Rutte emphasized the necessity for Europe to transition from rhetoric to concrete actions, aligning with the United States' leadership in seeking a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has named former Vice President Kamala Harris as the recipient of its prestigious Chairman’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public service and advocacy, particularly in advancing civil rights and social justice.

San Clemente, a coastal town in Orange County, California, is taking steps to strengthen its coastline security in response to a rise in migrant smuggling by boat.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has officially declared his candidacy for governor of California, vowing to bring change and common sense back to Sacramento.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan signaled skepticism toward an emergency request to block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees or accessing sensitive agency records. The request, filed by 14 state attorneys general, sought a temporary restraining order against DOGE’s actions within multiple federal departments, including Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Commerce.

Democrats in Congress are grappling with how to advance their agenda without holding a majority in either the House or Senate, while President Donald Trump moves swiftly to implement his policies. CNN acknowledged that Democratic lawmakers are confronting their “powerlessness” as Trump signs executive orders and collaborates with Republican legislators to push his legislative priorities.

Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) are calling for access to Fort Knox to examine the nation’s gold reserves. Their demands follow growing public curiosity over whether the U.S. gold supply is still intact, as the last major inspection was nearly 50 years ago.

Newly appointed Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin sidestepped key cultural issues during an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Monday, despite polling that shows a majority of Americans disagree with the Democratic Party’s stance on gender and immigration policies.

The Trump administration is reportedly urging Romanian authorities to ease restrictions on Andrew and Tristan Tate, who remain under house arrest while awaiting trial on human trafficking charges. The two brothers, along with two Romanian women, face accusations of running an organized crime ring involved in sexual exploitation and forced adult content production.

U.S. Representative Rev. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) has introduced the No Asylum for Criminals Act, a bill aimed at preventing violent criminals from other nations from seeking asylum in the United States. The measure, which has eight Republican cosponsors, seeks to strengthen existing asylum laws and protect the safety of American citizens and lawful asylum seekers.