NATO fighter jets shot down Russian drones over Poland, marking the first time the alliance has engaged threats in Allied airspace, a NATO spokesman confirmed between 2:47 PM and 3:01 PM UTC. U.S. Army Col. Martin L. O’Donnell, spokesperson for NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, stated there was "no U.S. military involvement" in the engagement, affirming that allied fighters "responded and engaged potential threats to Allied territory." This development follows previous reports of Russian drone debris found in Poland's Lublin Voivodeship, which prompted calls for renewed military support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia from figures like Mike Pence and Keir Starmer. While previous reports indicated involvement from Polish F16s, Dutch F35s, Italian AWACS, NATO Multi Role Tanker Transport, and German Patriots in the defense, the NATO confirmation clarifies the absence of U.S. military participation in this specific engagement. In other news, between 2:47 PM and 3:01 PM UTC, it was reported that leaders from Los Angeles and Washington D.C. held a call to brief Chicago counterparts on an upcoming "Trump crackdown," with details discussed by [@Carrasquillo](https://twitter.com/Carrasquillo). Separately, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico highlighted a "historical achievement" in bilateral cooperation, stating that thanks to dialogue between President Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum, 55 individuals requested by the U.S. are now facing justice in the United States. House Democrats, specifically Whip K. Clark, commented on claims by Kamala Harris regarding President Biden's re-election bid, with Clark stating her focus is on Americans' cost of living rather than the criticisms, as reported by [@IsaacDovere](https://twitter.com/IsaacDovere). Additionally, a report from Notus.org indicates some Democrats are celebrating provisions within the Republican-led tax and domestic policy law, despite voting against it. Earlier in the reporting window, President Donald Trump had called for the death penalty for the killer of Iryna Zarutska, and discussions were ongoing regarding U.S. Air Force capabilities and international defense partnerships, particularly with Singapore. Secretary of War Lloyd Austin emphasized the mission to protect Americans from killings and poisoning, referencing efforts against drug cartels, a sentiment echoed by Senator Lindsey Graham's previous counsel to President Trump for aggressive action against these cartels.
