CNN anchor Dana Bash defended her colleague Kaitlan Collins on-air after President Trump berated her during an Oval Office press conference for asking about the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was granted legal protection from deportation by an immigration judge. Bash cut away from the live press conference to respond to Trump's claim that "CNN hates our country," stating that CNN does not hate America and that she sees a rhetorical device in Trump's statement.

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen announced he would travel to El Salvador to free 29-year-old Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident accused by the Trump administration of being a criminal. Van Hollen vowed to discuss Garcia's release with President Bukele and stated that if he didn't hear back by mid-week, he would travel to El Salvador to "check on his condition and discuss his release."

Chinese factories are creating social media videos on TikTok urging consumers to buy directly from them to avoid Trump’s tariffs. The videos claim to offer popular fashion items like Lululemon and Louis Vuitton at significantly lower prices, with some even claiming they can sell yoga pants for £4.55 compared to the usual US price of $100. However, shoppers are warned that these may be counterfeit products. Meanwhile, China has retaliated against Trump's tariffs by halting shipments of rare earth metals, critical to various industries, and Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Vietnam to join forces in upholding free trade, which Trump claims is aimed at "screwing" the US.

Donald Trump said Russia "made a mistake" with its ballistic missile strike on Ukraine's city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 people and injured over 100. The attack targeted a trolley bus, causing massive explosions and destruction. The US President described the war as "horrible", but did not directly blame Russia for the attack, despite his National Security Council earlier calling it a "clear and stark reminder" of why efforts to end the war are crucial.