Spain is deploying its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants entered the Spanish territory. The announcement follows requests from local authorities for reinforcements. On Thursday, large crowds breached the border fence, leading to chaos and at least nine deaths. Spain's government said it would send the Armed Forces to assist the Civil Guard in maintaining security. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to visit Ceuta on Friday. The situation has been described as "absolute chaos," with thousands of migrants crossing. The reasons for the surge remain unclear.

President Donald Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general until Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office. The Republicans have demanded written assurances about the settlement of the president’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. Back-and-forth missile strikes between the U.S. and Iran Thursday are dimming hopes for a deal to end the war as more countries are drawn in. Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iraq have reported strikes. And a new AP-NORC poll shows Trump's approval rating has dropped, with most Americans saying the Iran war isn't worth fighting.

Thousands of migrants have entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, with at least nine dying in the attempt, prompting local officials to seek help from Spain's national government. Videos show mainly Moroccans, including families, crossing near a border checkpoint. Spain’s interior ministry says it will ensure citizen safety and border integrity but won't declare a national emergency. The surge follows a wave of migrants attempting to reach Ceuta by swimming. Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish territories in Africa, often seen as gateways to Europe. The border situation has been a diplomatic flashpoint between Spain and Morocco, with tensions flaring in the past.

Seattle mayor says the city's police chief has resigned amid public criticism of response to food festival shootout.

Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared a hurdle in the Senate. A committee on Thursday sent to the full Senate the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be director of the nation's top public health agency. Schwartz appeared to be on shaky ground after a hearing this month when she faced questions about whether she'd be willing to stand up to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he ordered CDC to do something unsupported by science and good public health practice. Public health experts cautiously support Schwartz, noting her qualifications and potential to rebuild the agency.

Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general, looking to avoid concessions to holdout Republicans.

The National Urban League's latest “State of Black America” report warns that the American Dream may be slipping away for many Black Americans. The report criticizes policy changes from President Donald Trump's administration, claiming they have worsened economic and political prospects for Black communities. The Urban League's president argues these changes affect all working Americans. The report highlights rollbacks in civil rights policies and urges civil rights groups to consolidate legal resistance. It also calls for building economic infrastructure independent of any administration. Contributors include U.S. senators and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who emphasizes closing the racial wealth gap.