Courts & Trump Administration: A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” halting any creation, claims review, or payouts while a lawsuit proceeds, with a June 12 hearing set. Money & Politics: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent floated changing the law to allow Trump’s face on a new $250 bill for the July 4, 250th anniversary—an idea critics say raises constitutional and ethics questions. Federal vs. States: The DOJ sued Washington, Oregon, Maine and Massachusetts over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to federal agents, arguing the states are obstructing immigration enforcement. Elections: A judge declined to block Trump’s executive order tightening mail-in voting rules, leaving Florida voters largely unchanged for now. Economy & Markets: U.S. equity funds saw inflows as AI-stock momentum helped sentiment, while Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman warned an extended Iran conflict could keep inflation elevated. Defense & Tech: The Army is moving to field BAE Systems’ ROOK soft-kill protection for armored vehicles, and SOCOM is advancing a new MK24 rifle to extend special-ops engagement range. Opinion & Local Impact: Washington state’s specialty crops push for stronger federal farm-bill support, while Democrats and Republicans clash over how federal policy affects everyday costs.