NEW: High-energy laser system was tested near Fort Bliss during the 10-day El Paso airspace shutdown. The technology was used to practice taking down drones. This would directly explain the extended airspace denial, the “national defense” designation, and why local officials

NOW: Pam Bondi refused to say how many Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirators have been indicted or are under active investigation. “I’m going to answer the question the way I want to answer the question… Your theatrics are ridiculous.” Still no number.

BREAKING: The U.S. military shot down an object near El Paso after initially identifying it as a foreign drone — but officials now say it was a party balloon. That misidentification reportedly triggered the unexpected 10-day airspace shutdown.

UPDATE: Officials now say the object initially identified as a foreign drone near El Paso was believed to be linked to a Mexican cartel before being shot down — but it turned out to be a party balloon.

UPDATE: CTV News has now confirmed Jesse Strang as the identified shooter in the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School case.

BREAKING: Major car crash involving federal agents reported in St. Paul, Minnesota. Video from the scene shows what witnesses describe as an apparent fatality being wheeled out. At least one person transported by ambulance.

NOW: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie slams AG Pam Bondi over her Epstein testimony. “She didn’t answer anything. She came here ready to talk about the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq, which seems kind of crazy to me.”

JUST IN: Netanyahu and Trump conclude 3 hours of closed-door talks. Netanyahu is reportedly pressing that Iran negotiations are futile and missile stockpiles remain a red line. No press access before or after the meeting.

BREAKING: Trump says negotiations with Iran will continue following his meeting with Netanyahu — but warns that if no deal is reached, “we’ll see what the outcome will be.” References previous strike “Midnight Hammer,” saying it “did not work well for them.” Also claims “There

JUST IN: Canadian authorities confirm the suspect in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting was transgender. Confirmation comes following public clarification requests. More details expected from RCMP.

NOW: Investigators have recovered a black glove believed to match the one worn by the masked suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping — found roughly 1.5 miles from her home. Authorities say the item could be a major clue in the search for the armed abductor.

UPDATE: A New York Post camera crew was reportedly on scene in the Catalina Foothills during the FBI roadside sweep where a black glove was recovered — potentially matching the one seen in the newly released doorbell footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home.

JUST IN: FBI agents are now searching Nancy Guthrie’s property — hours after investigators recovered a black glove believed to be a potential clue in the case.

BREAKING: The U.S. House votes 219–211 to end Trump’s tariffs on Canada — a razor-thin decision that now moves to the Senate. Major implications for trade and markets.

JUST IN: Nancy Guthrie’s neighbor calls the masked suspect video “terrifying.” Says she studied the figure’s shape to see if it looked familiar — and advised investigators to check the roof and septic tank. Full video below.

NEW: Photos emerge of Jesse Van Rootselaar, the transgender shooter who killed 8 people in the Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia attack. Thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.

JUST IN: Blood stains have been found at Nancy Guthrie’s home. A forensic expert says the patterns appear consistent with drip marks — potentially indicating movement and close proximity inside the house. via CNN