Cybersecurity & National Security: CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare, previously unacknowledged trip to Moscow to warn Russia against escalating attacks on NATO allies in the Baltics and to press Moscow to scale back support for Iran. AI & Consumer Protection: New York’s consumer watchdog warned residents about a surge in AI-driven investment scams, citing a sharp rise in reported losses. Social Media Oversight: Meta agreed to a landmark $17B settlement over alleged harms from addictive design for children, alongside new limits for under-18 users; states including Montana outlined how funds will support youth mental health and crisis services. Immigration & Voting: Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon criticized “aggressive” DOJ election observers during state primaries, as Democrats and courts continue to fight Trump mail-voting restrictions. Trade & Economic Pressure: Canada ended parts of retaliatory seafood tariffs after broader economic concerns, while the U.S.-Canada trade fight continues to ripple into prices and local businesses. Disaster Response: Nepal flash floods left hundreds dead and at least 65 Americans missing; the State Department said it was tracking a limited number of potentially affected Americans while rescue efforts continue. Government Accountability: A federal appeals court rejected a DOJ bid to seize medical records of trans youth in New York, keeping privacy protections in place.