First Amendment & Big Tech: A new wave of scrutiny follows Meta’s $17B teen-safety settlement, with critics warning regulators are effectively “jawboning” speech in ways courts have resisted. Trade & Local Jobs: The U.S.-Canada trade war deepened after Trump revived Depression-era tariff tools; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted the countries aren’t “at war,” while Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned the damage will hit both economies. Energy & Governance: Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is pitched as a gas-price fix, but experts say new production won’t meaningfully lower prices for years—raising questions about how quickly policy can deliver. Federal Oversight & Fraud: The federal government announced a crackdown on trucking fraud, while House Oversight Chairman Comer launched an investigation into the DEA over alleged fentanyl failures. Public Safety Tech: California reporting highlights how license-plate reader networks can expand surveillance reach, feeding privacy and civil-liberties fights. Climate Data Infrastructure: A new report maps the U.S. greenhouse-gas measurement system, cataloging dozens of programs and data assets across federal and non-government players. Nonprofit & AI/VR: A new AI/VR Motion Picture Guild launched as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, focusing on ethical AI use and creator programs. Housing & Insurance: A Washington Post analysis finds “surplus” homeowner insurance is booming as traditional insurers pull back from disaster-prone areas. Agriculture: USDA unveiled Ranchers First initiatives to rebuild the cattle herd and expand U.S. beef processing capacity. Defense AI: The Pentagon rolled out ChatGPT Mil on GenAI.mil and added Grok for Government, expanding secure AI tools for controlled unclassified work. Courts & Religion: A lawsuit challenges a Roanoke council’s refusal to let a Satanic Temple member deliver an opening prayer, alleging free-speech and religion violations.