California voters approved a ballot measure, Proposition 50, that would allow redrawing of congressional maps to add as many as five Democratic seats, countering Republican efforts in other

German Marshall Fund's Kristine Berzina discusses President Trump's shift on Ukraine policy and Center for Autism Research Excellence's Dr. Helen Tager-Flusberg discusses the Trump administration's claims about Tylenol and autism. "We're going to the Moon," exclaimed Artemis II mission Commander Reid Wiseman at the top of a press conference with the Artemis II crew at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Pilot Victor Glover and Mission Specialist Christina Koch from NASA joined the commander, as well as Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency. The crew spoke on several topics related to the 10-day mission around the moon, including scientific research and exploration, the space race with China, concerns or risks associated with the mission, and the historic nature of Artemis II and its parallels to past Apollo missions, such as Apollo 7, 8, and 9. Former Fannie Mae CEO, former regulators, and other stakeholders discussed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Topics included housing finance, what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would look like if they were released from conservatorship, capital requirements for banks, and the impact any changes could have on mortgage rates. Activists, advocates, and others spoke on climate change, mental health, immigration outreach, food innovation and clean water during day two of the Clinton Foundation's Global Initiatives Conference in New York. Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton lead a conversation on mental health and wellness with dancer Misty Copeland, content creator Cyrus Veyssim and Pinterest CEO Bill Ready, while climate advocates discussed the impact of climate change on the world. Additionally, actor Matt Damon, co-founder of Water.org and WaterEquity, delivered closing remarks on clean water initiatives around the globe. Three years after the death of Mahsa Amini, who was killed in the custody of Iran's "Morality Police" for improper clothing, scholars discussed women's rights in Iran and the legacy of the protest movement in the aftermath of Amini's death. They also discussed the 1979 Iranian Revolution, activism against hijab laws, and U.S.-Iran relations. First lady Melania Trump spoke briefly at an event launching her Fostering the Future Together initiative, which aims to enhance the well-being of children worldwide through the promotion of education, innovation, and technology. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation held its annual legislative conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, health care stakeholders discussed the challenges of middle-income and low-income people navigating medical debt. Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA) also delivered remarks and discussed legislative efforts to lower health care costs. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation held its annual legislative conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, a panel discussed social justice and policing. Speakers included Marilyn Mosby, who came to national prominence following her unsuccessful attempt to prosecute and convict police officers over the killing of African American Freddie Gray, and former Ferguson, Missouri Police Chief Jason Armstrong. The city of Ferguson became known for the 2014 killing of African American Michael Brown, who was shot by white police officer Darren Wilson, who in turn was not charged for the killing. Armstrong became police chief of Ferguson several years after this incident. This discussion was moderated by U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO), a former St. Louis County prosecutor who considered charging Wilson in 2020. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly and highlighted the ongoing war with Russia. He said the world was in a new arms race with advanced weaponry, like drones and artificial intelligence (AI) creating more opportunity for death and violence. Zelensky criticized the world for moving too slowly to defend itself from the growing violence and pleaded for "strong friends" and allies that would stand up with Ukraine against Russia. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly and refuted accusations of Iran's purported intention to develop a nuclear weapon. His comments came just a few months after President Donald Trump ordered military action that targeted a suspected nuclear enrichment facility in Iran. Pezeshkian also criticized Israel for its war in Gaza and called Western leaders "hypocrites" for condemning countries like his for pursuing advanced weaponry.

President Donald Trump, who had said the US military would not miss paychecks amid the shutdown, said the administration found funds to pay troops.