SCOOP: Kamala Harris writes in her upcoming book that Pete Buttigieg was her "first choice" for a running mate—but that she decided that he would be too risky. Via @jonlemire.bsky.social:

"The summit about nothing."

Chilling.

At no point did I know where this headline was going to go. Read Julia Jacobo's story about it at ABC News: abcnews.go.com/US/hammerhea...

Always double check you're in the right GC before hitting send on that text...

In the hours since the fiery argument in the Oval Office, where Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy was repeatedly asked whether he said "thank you" to Pres. Trump for aid, he has been individually tweeting "thank you" to every single world leader who has publicly expressed support.

Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova was seen facepalming as Pres. Trump and Vice Pres. Vance sparred with Pres. Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House. Read live updates: abcnews.link/GcRTAEE

Pres. Trump, Vice Pres. Vance and Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy openly sparred in the Oval Office before the press pool over the Ukraine-Russia war. WATCH that exchange here: youtu.be/iXIJBf8eeTg

INBOX: Senators Schumer and Gillibrand sign a letter urging HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to intervene on Trump administration cuts to CDC personnel that could hamstring the World Trade Center Health Program.

We can't keep letting this groundhog get away with this.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: "I happen to believe that climate change is real, it's an existential threat and it is a health care issue ... in your judgement, is climate change a hoax, or is it real?" RFK Jr.: "President Trump and I, from our first meeting, agreed to disagree on that issue."

WATCH LIVE: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. grilled by lawmakers at his confirmation hearing for health secretary. youtube.com/live/WxxLcIN...

Pres. Trump at the House Republican Members Conference Dinner: "I've raised a lot of money for the next race that I assume I can't use for myself, but I'm not 100 percent sure."

My review of "Heretic." "Boy, this isn't 'Notting Hill.'"

Hot take: Let's stop expecting social media companies do things they'll never do and instead ignore them and let's hit the bar and hang out and talk about your favorite art.

Here are some ways you can help people who have been impacted by the fires: abcnews.visitlink.me/463mSL - California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund - Wildfire Recovery Fund - Los Angeles Regional Food Bank - Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation - Mercy Chefs ...and more

BY THE NUMBERS: Los Angeles county and surrounding areas are still battling a half-dozen wildfires now that the Hughes Fire has started raging in the Castaic area. Dozens have died and tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate. Follow live updates on the fires: abcnews.visitlink.me/5EV4FG

PSA: If you've found that you're "suddenly" following Donald Trump and/or JD Vance on your social media — check if you were following POTUS or VPOTUS accounts prior. These accounts are not personal. They rotate with each administration. More from @juliareinstein.bsky.social on ABC News.

INBOX: wow. very bureaucracy. such website. wow. doge.gov, the official website for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, has officially gone live. A flurry of litigation was levied against the department and Musk after Trump was sworn into office. Read more: abcnews.link/TRB7Ps8