Middle East Escalation: Trump again threatened more strikes on Iran as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, with Kuwait reporting new drone attacks and the U.S. issuing fresh alerts for Americans across the region. Immigration & Work Authorization: The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, triggering layoffs as employers say work authorizations are no longer valid. Legal Fight in D.C.: Trump blasted Jeanine Pirro after the DOJ dropped Lincoln Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, arguing the damage was “pure case of VANDALISM.” Justice Department Shakeup: Trump says Todd Blanche would stay acting attorney general if Senate confirmation fails, while pushing Congress to revive an “anti-weaponization” compensation plan. Cybersecurity & Water: Trump disputed claims that Iran was behind Minnesota water-system cyberattacks, blaming Minnesota officials instead. Economy & Markets: Japan and the U.S. coordinated efforts to slow the yen’s slide via interventions and signals. Health Care: VA announced a nationwide trial testing semaglutide for alcohol use disorder in more than 600 veterans. Housing: A major bipartisan housing law took effect, but affordability advocates warn it won’t fix the core income problem. Elections: Kansas’ Wyandotte County reported mail ballots sent with wrong return addresses, with some ballots returned to voters. Tech & Defense: The Army demonstrated helicopter-launched autonomous drone control in the Mojave.