Good evening, esteemed listeners and subscribers of Operation Freedom. It is our honor to bring you the latest news summaries from around the world.

**Briefing Summary**

**Domestic News**

Federal prosecutors are attempting to retry Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of causing the Palisades Fire, after a judge declared a mistrial. In related news, President Donald Trump visited New York, where he touted significant declines in violent crime since his return to office.

**International News**

A massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Indonesia’s Flores region, triggering tsunami warnings across nearby coastal areas. Meanwhile, President Trump announced plans to formally declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States.

**Regional News**

Hawaii Democrat Governor Josh Green has declared a statewide State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Lala continues to strengthen on its approach to the Hawaiian Islands.

**Military News**

The Army has released the names of the crewmen killed in a helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas.

Briefing Provided by: The Operation Freedom Press Corps