The 26-year-old man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, challenged his extradition to New York in a Pennsylvania court on Tuesday, as the Manhattan DA's office plans to forcibly extradite him. Israel launched a major military campaign in Syria, deploying ground troops and airstrikes while destroying the Syrian fleet in what Defense Minister Israel Katz called a “great success.” The Franklin Wildfire in Southern California forced evacuations and threatened Pepperdine University, with over 40,000 residents losing power due to fire concerns. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, suffered a sprained wrist and facial injury after a fall at the Capitol, adding to his series of public health issues. An internal DOJ investigation revealed that the Trump administration secretly seized phone and text records from 43 congressional staffers and two Democratic lawmakers, raising concerns about the impact on Congressional oversight.

Luigi Mangione challenges extradition to NY (ABC, NYPost)

Israel launches campaign in Syria (CNN)

Franklin wildfire update (AP)

Mitch McConnell falls (CNN)

Horowitz reports Trump DOJ seized 40+ phone logs of congress. staffers (NBC)