German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains.
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.
A bipartisan bill making its way through the Senate would reshape the rules of the road around college sports, but critics say it benefits schools while limiting the benefits to student athletes.