Context:

A significant reduction in the highest echelons of the US military has been ordered by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, targeting reductions in the number of four-star generals and admirals as well as general officers in the National Guard. Israel retaliated with airstrikes in Yemen following a Houthi missile attack near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, marking a rare targeting success by the Houthis on such a secure site. Democratic attorneys general from 19 states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the termination of federal health workers and programs by the Department of Health and Human Services, claiming it endangers public health. The National Weather Service is facing threats from a militia group that views NEXRAD radar systems as 'weather weapons', prompting increased security measures. A man was apprehended after driving through the gate of a mansion believed to belong to Jennifer Aniston, with the motive behind the crash remaining unclear.

Dive Deeper:

• Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's directive calls for a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals, a 20% cut in National Guard general officers, and a 10% cut in general and flag officers across the military, continuing his critique of senior military officers for prioritizing social justice and other initiatives.

• In response to a Houthi missile attack that nearly hit Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, Israel conducted airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi positions, resulting in one death and 35 injuries, underscoring the ongoing tensions between Israel and the Houthi rebels.

• Nineteen Democratic attorneys general have sued the Trump administration, challenging the restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services, which they argue jeopardizes public safety by firing health workers and closing vital programs, though the administration contends it is making legal reforms.

• The National Weather Service has been alerted to threats from the Veterans on Patrol group, which aims to destroy NEXRAD radar sites, believing them to be 'weather weapons', prompting increased vigilance among NWS staff for suspicious activities.

• A security incident occurred at a Bel Air mansion, reportedly owned by Jennifer Aniston, when an elderly man drove through its gate; police detained the suspect, and the investigation continues to determine whether the act was accidental or deliberate.