President Donald Trump reiterated the United States' "FULL COMMITMENT to NATO," stating that "Together, we are achieving PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH in Europe," according to a statement from the Department of Defense. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has informed associates that he will not resign, despite anticipated escalated pressure from President Trump over the next ten months. Separately, when asked about a letter sent to Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump stated, "I don't even know what they're talking about. Now, somebody could have written a letter and used my name, and that’s happened a lot." The U.S. commitment to NATO was highlighted as Secretary of Defense Hegseth hosted Baltic Defense Ministers at the Pentagon. This reaffirmation of alliance solidarity comes as the administration continues to emphasize a policy of "peace through strength" in Europe. In domestic policy discussions, House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith indicated that extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) funding is "definitely part of the conversation" in Congress, acknowledging a division among Republicans on the issue. On the congressional redistricting front, Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled to meet with California and Texas lawmakers today in Sacramento to discuss a potential plan to redraw California's congressional districts to favor Democrats, contingent on Texas's actions regarding its own redistricting map to benefit Republicans. Several Texas lawmakers are expected to attend the meeting in person. Separately, Senator Hawley has proposed sending a tariff-related rebate check to "every working person" in the U.S. A 38-year-old Swiss citizen was arrested and had her digital accounts searched during a visit to New York to celebrate her birthday.
