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FBI Director Kash Patel's plan to reassign up to 1,000 ATF agents to the FBI has sparked controversy, with concerns about the impact on ATF's ability to fulfill its mission and potential infringement on Second Amendment rights. While the initial reassignment will involve only 150 agents temporarily deployed to support border security, the long-term plan remains unclear, raising concerns about the future of ATF.

The US Department of Health and Human Services removed the 2024 surgeon general's advisory on gun violence from its website, complying with President Trump's Executive Order on Protecting Second Amendment Rights. This action has been criticized by gun violence prevention organizations and public health experts, who argue that it prioritizes gun industry profits over the safety of children and families.

California winemakers are divided on President Trump's proposed 200% tariff on European wine, with some fearing it will hurt the industry while others see it as an opportunity to boost domestic production. The tariffs come at a time when demand for wine is already declining, particularly among younger generations, and could further destabilize an already fragile industry.

Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Lebanon after rockets were fired at Israeli targets, marking the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire with Hezbollah began in November 2023. The attack raises concerns about the ceasefire's stability and the potential for further escalation in the region.

Interpol's "Identify Me" campaign achieved its first transcontinental success by identifying a Paraguayan woman found hanged in Spain in 2018. The campaign aims to identify over 40 women found dead in six European countries and has also successfully identified a British woman murdered in Belgium in 1992.