Surveillance Showdown: The House failed to renew FISA Section 702, setting up an expiration that could reshape how U.S. spy agencies collect foreign communications used in daily security briefings. Iran Escalation: After an Apache crash near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. began strikes on Iran and Trump warned of taking Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure—while Iran said the April ceasefire is now “meaningless.” Border & Human Trafficking: DOJ charged three people in Ohio over an alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors, with prosecutors calling out “super sponsors” who may traffic children. Nonprofit Funding Scrutiny: A D.C. nonprofit received about $2.5M over two years, but an investigation says its work expanded beyond finance regulation into gender and climate policy. AI Energy Pressure: A new focus on AI’s power costs is pushing enterprises to demand better visibility into where computing energy comes from. Extremism Watch: Georgia ranked among the most active states for hate and anti-government groups, with hate flyer incidents up sharply. Public Health & Litigation: The U.S. denounced an WHO-linked cancer research body, arguing its findings are politicized and used in mass-tort lawsuits. Trade & Policy: Canada’s trade minister said Canada isn’t an “idle spectator” as CUSMA renewal talks near a July 1 deadline. Defense Tech: Taiwan conducted its first HIMARS live-fire demonstration toward China’s direction. Food Regulation Debate: A study draws parallels between ultra-processed food industry tactics and Big Tobacco’s playbook for delaying regulation.