Ukraine's first use of US-provided ATACMS missiles inside Russian territory dominated morning coverage, with Moscow claiming six strikes on Bryansk. Putin responded by lowering Russia's nuclear weapons threshold, generating extensive media discussion about escalation risks. Trump's cabinet formation continued with Howard Lutnick's nomination for Commerce Secretary and Dr. Mehmet Oz's surprise selection to lead Medicare and Medicaid. The Matt Gaetz ethics investigation intensified as two women testified about alleged Venmo payments, while reports emerged of unauthorized access to sealed testimony. Speaker Johnson backed Nancy Mace's bill to ban transgender individuals from women's restrooms in federal buildings, while Sarah McBride's upcoming arrival as the first trans member of Congress generated partisan responses. The Manhattan DA agreed to postpone Trump's hush money sentencing until after his second term, while maintaining opposition to dismissal. Evening coverage focused on Trump and Musk's joint appearance at a SpaceX launch in Texas, symbolizing their strengthening alliance.