Trump Says He’ll Be ‘Very Nice’ to China in Trade Talks – Bloomberg

Gunmen open fire on tourists in Himalayan region, killing at least 26 people, police say – CNN

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis – Reuters

Education Department to resume collecting student loans in default – CNN

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Threats to Cut Funding – The New York Times

Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary – NPR

Wife of Mahmoud Khalil announces birth of their son in his absence – NBC News

2nd Signal chat reveals Hegseth messaging about Yemen strikes with family members: Sources – ABC News

Ukraine reports many Russian drone attacks after truce ends – BBC

Sen. Chris Van Hollen argues Trump administration’s actions in Abrego Garcia case ‘threaten everybody’s rights’ – CNN

Alito’s dissent in deportation case says court rushed to block Trump with middle-of-the night order – AP News

Bukele Proposes Deal That Would Free Deported Venezuelans – The New York Times