An amendment to strip military aid from Israel, proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie, failed in the House of Representatives. The vote revealed a significant decline in Democratic support for Israel, with 104 in favor and 314 opposed. Many Democrats, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, voted against the measure, ensuring its defeat. This outcome highlights a growing division within the party regarding aid to Israel, particularly as the conflict with Hamas continues.

In other news, the Pentagon will begin screening servicemembers aged 30 and older for low testosterone, aiming to maintain "lethality." Details on treatment thresholds and gender-specific standards remain unclear. Separately, China has implemented restrictions on chatbot romantic interactions to encourage higher birthrates.

Additionally, a House Oversight Committee member faced criticism for her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. She stated that her friendly emails with him were misread and her association was a mistake, though her name appeared thousands of times in released Epstein documents.