Fox News confirms Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong were "purged" Thursday.

White House:

Mining deal represents a partnership to rebuild Ukraine and achieve long-term economic success.

Minerals deal represents a fully cooperative partnership that will benefit both the United States and Ukraine.

Trump has not yet decided who will replace National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, CNN reports.

This morning, Mike Waltz shared a White House video naming him on Trump’s “dream team.”

He’s already been fired today.

Zelensky on the minerals deal:

We have the first result of the Vatican meeting, which makes it truly historic. We are also looking forward to other results of our conversation.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir have closed all religious seminaries for 10 days.

Over 1,000 madrasas and 26,000 students are affected, with officials citing fears of potential Indian airstrikes.

Trump:

We are going to eliminate anti-Christian bias.

Ukrainian activist and army fundraiser Serhii Sternenko was shot in Kyiv in a failed assassination attempt today.

He survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

The attacker, a woman linked to Russian intelligence, had been surveilling him and was detained by the SBU.

Sternenko, known for his support of FPV drone efforts, thanked the SBU for saving his life.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:

I repeat my warning to Syrian regime leader Jolani — if attacks on the Druze in Syria continue, we will respond with great severity.

If the attacks resume and the regime fails to act — our response will be harsh.

Trump:

Whoever takes oil from Iran cannot do business with the US.

Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) FPV drone strikes on Russian S-300V launchers, Obzor-3 radar, Kasta-2E2, ST-68, and Imbir radars in occupied Crimea.

Trump believes the Pete Hegseth should not be fired after the administration's extensive efforts to confirm his appointment, CNN reports.

Witkoff has told people close to him he does not want to replace Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser, CNN reports.

Serbia's Vucic on attending Putin's parade on May 9:

"There is only one question: what punishment will Vucic and Serbia suffer? They say that they will punish me, that they will put me in chains. Serbia is on the European path, but I am personally ready for all kinds of punishment. I will keep my word, I told President Putin that I will come and I will go."

A convoy of Syrian government forces heading to the Suweida Governorate to establish control.

US Secretary of Defense Hegseth:

The minute the Houthis say they will stop shooting at our ships and drones, this campaign will end, but till then, it will be UNRELENTING.

Trump:

I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor.

Trump:

ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to, immediately, Secondary Sanctions. They will not be allowed to do business with the United States of America in any way, shape, or form.