Good morning, dear Operation Freedom listeners and subscribers. It is a pleasure to bring you today’s news briefing.

**Summary of Top Stories**

In the world of politics, First Lady Melania Trump has filed a motion seeking legal sanctions against journalist Michael Wolff following his dismissal of a lawsuit attempting to block a $1 billion defamation claim. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump will address the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday night, promising a balanced speech that combines bipartisan outreach with sharp political jabs.

In other news, the Los Angeles Dodgers paid a visit to the White House to commemorate their two World Series championship victories, gifting President Trump a championship ring. Additionally, Vance Boetler has been sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman.

**National Security**

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it has issued more than $84 billion in civil fines to illegal aliens who remain in the United States after receiving final orders of removal. Furthermore, Acting Director of National Intelligence William “Bill” Pulte has completed a fourth round of layoffs at the Office of the DNI (ODNI).

**International Developments**

A large earthquake has rocked Southern Japan, causing damage to infrastructure and leaving tens of thousands without power. In another development, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that U.S. forces had disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman for attempting to violate the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.

**Domestic News**

A Boston-based appeals court upheld a lower court’s injunction against President Trump’s March executive order on mail-in voting. In another development, three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting at a food festival in Seattle.

**Business and Technology**

SpaceX has successfully launched its massive Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas, marking the company’s first flight test since its record-breaking IPO last month. Additionally, more than 300,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in Spain and France as raging wildfires continue to spread with no end in sight.

**Justice**

Four men pleaded guilty to operating a $2 million Medicaid scheme by using artificial intelligence (AI) in Minnesota. In another development, singer David Burke has had enough evidence presented against him to go to trial in connection with the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Briefing Provided by: The Operation Freedom Press Corps