**Good morning, esteemed Operation Freedom listeners and subscribers!**

**Summary Briefing**

Here’s a rundown of recent news stories from around the world:

**Global Affairs**

* President Donald Trump has concluded his high-profile summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. During their bilateral meeting, President Trump announced that China is committed to withholding military equipment to Iran and expressed a desire to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

**Domestic News**

* The Louisiana state Senate has approved a revised congressional map following the U.S. Supreme Court’s invalidation of previous boundaries.
* The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally accused the Yale School of Medicine of discriminating against White and Asian American applicants, following a comprehensive investigation to ensure compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions policies.

**Obituaries**

* Clarence Carter, a legendary Southern soul singer, passed away at the age of 90. A blind musician known for his raspy baritone, Carter navigated the line between heart-wrenching blues and R&B for over six decades.

**Domestic Justice**

* According to data released by the Cook County Chief Judge’s office, approximately 246 out of 3,048 criminal defendants currently enrolled in Chicago’s electronic monitoring program are considered missing or unaccounted for.

**Briefing Provided by: The Operation Freedom Press Corps**