The new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new artificial intelligence initiative via an all-hands email in the past hour, aiming to help individuals refine their thinking on subjects. Concurrently, the U.S. National Guard launched a new logistics center to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force mission, as reported by the Department of War. Senator Chuck Schumer stated that Republican proposals for government funding are "not good enough to get our votes" and called for negotiations with Senator Thune. The CDC's AI initiative, detailed in an email by the agency's new leadership, focuses on refining thought processes. The National Guard's new supply hub, launched in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, emphasizes flexibility, speed, and readiness, according to the Department of War's announcement. These developments follow previous reports from earlier in the day. Former FBI leaders Brian Driscoll and Steve Jensen filed a lawsuit against Director Kash Patel and the FBI for their dismissal. In political commentary, Christine Baranski expressed concerns about a second Trump presidency emboldening Russian aggression, while Kamala Harris questioned President Trump's stance on dictators. Senator Tom Cotton announced efforts to protect American schools from what he termed "radical, pro-Hamas, pro-terrorist, anti-Israel ideology." Barron Trump has reportedly moved to the White House for his sophomore year at NYU. NATO confirmed allied fighter jets shot down Russian drones over Poland, with no U.S. military involvement. Earlier in the reporting window, President Trump dined in downtown Washington D.C. around 3:10 PM UTC, coinciding with White House announcements regarding city safety and the repeal of a gun law. A statement from "DOWResponse" refuted claims that a struck boat was "artificial intelligence," asserting the incident was witnessed live and the occupants were known. Former U.S. Ambassador John Bolton criticized President Trump's administration for prioritizing officials who agree with the president. State Senator Esteves resigned his seat to focus on his gubernatorial campaign. Representatives Mary Miller and Buddy Carter acknowledged Chick-fil-A, with Carter reportedly handing the company over to the National Guard. Further context from previous reports indicates President Trump had called for the death penalty for the killer of Iryna Zarutska, and Elon Musk contributed $1 million to fund nearly 300 murals honoring Zarutska. Representative Carlos Giménez urged action against Cuban oppressors in the U.S., and the FDA issued warning letters and cease-and-desist orders to drugmakers. Secretary of War Lloyd Austin reiterated the mission to protect Americans from killings and poisoning, referencing efforts against drug cartels, a sentiment echoed by Senator Lindsey Graham's counsel to President Trump for aggressive action against these cartels. The U.S. Ambassador to Mexico highlighted cooperation leading to 55 individuals facing justice in the United States, attributed to dialogue between President Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum.
