France is summoning the U.S. ambassador over controversial remarks regarding an activist's death, marking a new diplomatic friction point between the allies (various outlets). The Pentagon has begun halting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops ahead of Trump's plan to remove them from the military, according to a leaked memo (NPR).

Boris Johnson called for allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine, while Hungary is threatening to block an EU loan over Russian oil disputes (Reuters). A massive Social Security number data breach has been reported, though details remain limited (various outlets).