William Defoor, 26, faces state and federal charges for allegedly hammering Vice President J.D. Vance’s home, citing personal struggles, not politics.

William Defoor, 26, appeared in Cincinnati court on state charges and faces federal prosecution for allegedly damaging Vice President J.D. Vance’s home with a hammer. Arrested by the U.S. Secret Service, Defoor, who requested to be called "Julia" during his arrest, is accused of vandalism stemming from personal struggles rather than political motives. The incident prompted a major law enforcement response and raised concerns about security for federal officials. Meanwhile, Florida’s governor announced potential state-level legal action against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over drug trafficking allegations. In Oregon, Eugene’s gas prices dropped to $3.00 per gallon, a 10.2-cent weekly decline, while the city council named three finalists for its new city manager position. A stolen truck crash in Bend led to an impaired driver’s arrest, and a pastor impersonation scam targeting churchgoers in Eugene has been reported by police.