Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged allies to take a larger role in protecting the Strait of Hormuz, stating that America barely uses the area and has ample energy supplies. He also suggested that Europe and Asia should also take more responsibility in protecting this area. The secret contract for Trump's $400 million White House ballroom was only revealed after a lawsuit and a judge's order. A shooting incident occurred at a mall in Baton Rouge, with no arrests made, but five people were taken into custody. An Israeli strike has resulted in the death of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, making her the fourth media worker killed by Israel in Lebanon since March.