The appeals court again rejected former President Donald Trump’s effort to impound California ballots, marking another setback for his legal challenges. A federal judge meanwhile appointed a special master to investigate whether Trump officials lied in a lawsuit concerning a golf‑course development. In Europe, Carney set a target for the European Union’s “associate” membership amid a trade standoff between the United States and Canada. The United States also approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. In entertainment, the live finale of “The Celebrity Traitors” aired, while GQ editors released their list of the 11 best men’s dress shirts for 2026 and Paramount+ announced that “Criminal Minds: Evolution” will end with its 20th season.