News Wrap: Trump wraps up state visit to the UK

William Brangham:

We start today's other headlines in the U.K., where President Trump closed out his state visit with a series of deals aimed at further cementing ties between Britain and the U.S.

Donald Trump, President of the United States: I think it's an unbreakable bond we have, regardless of what we're doing today. I think it's unbreakable.

William Brangham:

He and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a major technology partnership, as well as an agreement on nuclear energy. Afterwards, they spoke with reporters, where President Trump acknowledged that he disagrees with the U.K.'s plan to recognize a Palestinian state.

On efforts to end the war in Ukraine, President Trump said he's disappointed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is continuing his attacks.

Donald Trump:

The one that I thought would be easiest would be because of my relationship with President Putin, but he's let me down. He's really let me down. It was going to be Russia and Ukraine. But we will see how that turns out.

William Brangham:

President Trump also suggested that the U.S. may reestablish a presence at the Bagram airfield in Afghanistan. That facility played a central role in America's chaotic withdrawal from the country in 2021. The president has floated this idea in the past, but has provided few details.

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. In its filing, the Justice Department claims a lower court's refusal to OK her dismissal was — quote — "yet another case of improper judicial interference with the president's removal authority."

President Trump has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, which she denies. The request comes a day after Cook joined a majority of other Fed board members in voting to cut interest rates.

Charlie Kirk's political organization, Turning Point USA, announced today that his widow, Erika Kirk, will be its next CEO. The entrepreneur and podcaster often appeared with her husband at Turning Point events. In emotional remarks following her husband's assassination last week, she vowed to continue his work. Erika Kirk takes over amid a surge in interest and support for the organization.

Charlie Kirk helped build Turning Point into a multimillion-dollar operation that was widely credited with helping Republicans win over young voters in last year's election.

In Pennsylvania, prosecutors say that a suspected stalker was hiding at his ex-girlfriend's house when he opened fire on police who had come to arrest him. Three officers were killed immediately and two others were hospitalized. The suspected gunman was identified as 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, who was killed by police in the shoot-out that followed.

The fallen officers were identified today as Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser. At a press conference today, law enforcement officials paid tribute to their service.

Timothy Barker, York County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney:

Well, their mission is now complete. You kept the faith. You ran the race. You fought more than a good fight.

William Brangham:

Last night, members of the small Southern Pennsylvania community joined police and first responders as they formed a procession to the coroner's office to show their support. It was one of the deadliest days for Pennsylvania's police so far this century.

Turning to the Middle East, the Israeli military says four of its soldiers were killed today in Southern Gaza. They're the first troop losses since Israel launched a major offensive in Gaza City this week in the territories north. As explosions dotted the horizon, residents reported that Internet and phone lines have been cut off across the Strip.

Hundreds of thousands of Gazans have already fled Gaza City in a desperate search for safety in the south, but some refuse to leave.

Bassam Al-Qanou, Displaced Palestinian (through translator):

I'm not getting out of here. God is one and death is one. Life is one. It's like 1,000 deaths. And we're not leaving. We're not getting out. I wish I could leave to save my children, but where do we go?

William Brangham:

Separately, officials say a Jordanian truck driver shot and killed two people at an Israeli-run border crossing between Jordan and the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military says it neutralized the gunmen, but provided no other details. They are referring to the shooting as a militant attack.

Back in this country, chipmaker Nvidia is investing $5 billion in its struggling rival Intel. The two companies also announced today that they will work together on custom data centers and chips for personal computers. The investment is a lifeline for Intel, which has struggled to adapt as consumers shift to mobile devices.

And it comes after the U.S. government took a 10 percent stake in intel last month. Nvidia's investment still needs regulatory approval. Intel shares surged 22 percent on the news.

And on Wall Street, Nvidia's investment helped drive the three major indices to new all-time highs. The Dow Jones industrial average added more than 120 points on the day. The Nasdaq jumped more than 200 points. The S&P 500 also ended in positive territory.

Still to come on the "News Hour": Senate Republicans push through multiple judicial nominees after changing the rules; Israel's ambassador to the U.S. discusses the ongoing war in Gaza; and we examine a new originalist analysis of the Constitution and its potential impact.