Several major headlines are making waves today. John Bolton has been indicted on charges related to the retention of classified materials. In other news, the first survivors have been reported after a United States military drone strike on a drug smuggling vessel at sea. Labor unions are taking legal action against the Trump administration over monitoring of visa holders' social media, while New York City mayoral candidates are voicing strong opposition to National Guard deployments. NBC News is undergoing significant staff cuts, particularly affecting diversity-focused teams, and a pop star made headlines for a heated rant against immigration authorities and former President Trump during a concert in Portland.
Meanwhile, New York City schools are suing the Education Department over grant cuts tied to transgender policies, and a tech executive has shared insights on early support for Trump's presidential run. The news also highlights Erika Kirk honoring Charlie's legacy with a Medal of Freedom and ongoing coverage of President Trump's meeting with the Ukrainian president, focusing on potential strategies for the Russia-Ukraine conflict.