The White House launches a $25 million tipster program to combat fraud, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth makes a secret visit to Israel amid rising tensions with Iran. In the South China Sea, China accuses a U.S. warship of illegally entering disputed waters near Sabina Shoal. Additionally, Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject independence in a referendum, and the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case regarding race-based admissions in Maryland middle schools.