The morning began with continued fallout from Musk's criticism of Italian judiciary, as Meloni attempted to mediate the tension through a phone call asking him "not to cause trouble." Trump's circle simultaneously distanced itself from Musk's perceived co-presidency role.
A major anti-mafia operation unveiled a €1.3 billion tax fraud scheme involving 47 arrests across Europe, while the Treasury's sale of 15% of Monte dei Paschi di Siena created partisan interpretations about the bank's legacy.
The Constitutional Court's evening ruling on the differentiated autonomy law marked the day's climax, declaring seven provisions unconstitutional while maintaining the law's general validity. The ruling particularly rejected provisions regarding essential service levels and regional tax policies, requiring parliamentary intervention. Calderoli claimed the reform would proceed, while opposition demanded comprehensive revision.
Trump's reported selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary dominated late coverage, alongside Italy's Nations League victory over Belgium.