Coast Guard Procurement: Bollinger Shipyards says it has finalized contract terms with the U.S. Coast Guard to begin production on the Arctic Security Cutter program, aiming to speed delivery and strengthen Arctic maritime capability. AI + Workforce Policy: OpenAI, Microsoft, Anthropic, and Amazon are backing Raise US, a new $1 billion nonprofit led by Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb to help workers transition into an AI-driven economy, with state launches planned in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Utah. Humanitarian Accountability: U.S. officials say Venezuela is “fully compliant” with U.S. requests to advance earthquake relief, even as civilians and humanitarian groups criticize slow and inadequate government response as the death toll rises above 3,500. Nonprofit Funding Fight: Rhode Island homelessness advocates and nonprofits are suing HUD again to block a June 1 funding notice that shifts billions away from “Housing First” priorities. Regulatory Due Process: The NCLA asks the Fourth Circuit to shut down FINRA’s “private” enforcement regime, arguing it functions like unsupervised government power. Gun Policy in Court: Arlington prosecutors say they will still prosecute under Virginia’s assault weapons ban despite ongoing lawsuits, setting up more state-federal legal friction. Copyright + AI: A SCOTUS denial keeps alive the Copyright Office’s AI training report path, potentially shaping how courts view generative AI training and fair use. Cybersecurity: Reuters reports CISA is using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit government code for vulnerabilities, highlighting growing reliance on AI for federal cyber defense.