- An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian plane over Geneva, Ohio, after it violated temporary flight restrictions near an event attended by President Donald Trump.
- North American Aerospace Defense Command said that the jet deployed flares to gain the pilot's attention before escorting the aircraft to safety on Tuesday evening.
- The incident marks the second time in a week that fighter jets were required to intervene following airspace breaches near Trump.
- The president was attending the finale of the Patriot Games, a White House-organized youth athletic competition held at Spire Academy in Ashtabula County.
- The event, organized by the Freedom 250 committee, faced controversy over a reported lack of diversity among competitors and concerns regarding low turnout.
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