Voting Rights & Federal Power: A federal judge blocked Trump’s mail-in voting executive order and the USPS plan to require states to hand over voter eligibility lists, with Washington’s secretary of state calling it an attempt to take over election administration. Immigration & Higher Ed: The DOJ sued Kansas to stop a 2004 in-state tuition law for students without lawful immigration status, arguing it discriminates against U.S. citizens and incentivizes unlawful immigration. Election Security & Privacy: Wyoming AG Keith Kautz faced scrutiny after filings raised conflict-of-interest questions tied to Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s sharing of confidential voter data with DOJ. Local Tech & Privacy: Dane County reinstated $80,000 for a new automated license plate reader after residents and privacy advocates criticized Flock’s ALPR practices and alleged data-sharing. Courts vs. DOJ: A judge quashed Minnesota subpoenas targeting Democratic officials, saying they were meant to harass and retaliate—an unusual rebuke of grand jury activity. Nonprofits & Federal Grants: Viva Farms joined a lawsuit challenging USDA’s cancellation of about $127 million in grants, including a program meant to expand land access for aspiring farmers. Scams & Reporting: New polling finds many Americans lose money or data to scams, but few report them to authorities. Energy & Industry: Polestar said it will be banned from selling cars in the U.S. under connected-vehicle rules, shifting focus to Europe. Disaster Response: Panama sent rescue teams to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes, as the death toll rose to 235. Critical Minerals: Korea Zinc agreed with Australia to strengthen critical minerals cooperation and highlighted its Tennessee smelting investment. Agriculture Litigation: The Supreme Court blocked Roundup cancer lawsuits against Monsanto/Bayer, limiting warning-based claims. Journalism Capacity: The American Press Institute and AP Fund for Journalism expanded “Metrics for News” to 10 local newsrooms to track audience impact and improve sustainability.