A US military operation in the eastern Pacific destroyed a small vessel during a suspected counter-narcotics mission, leaving two people dead and one survivor rescued. Officials say the craft was tracked before force was used as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt trafficking routes in international waters.

US President Donald Trump lashed out at an ABC News reporter during a White House event after being questioned about a $10 billion lawsuit involving the IRS and Treasury Department. The exchange unfolded as the reporter attempted to ask about the lawsuit, which was filed by Trump along with his two oldest sons. Instead of responding, the president dismissed the reporter, criticized her tone, and labeled ABC as “fake news” before moving on to another question.