Afghan Family Reunification: A federal judge ordered the State Department to issue travel documents for families of Afghan refugees who supported U.S. forces, rejecting use of the travel ban to block spouses and children and requiring updates every two weeks. Public Health: Michigan reported the first U.S. deaths from a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from Mexico’s Taylor Farms, with cases now in nine states and thousands reported in Wayne County. Federal Tech Modernization: GSA’s CIO says the agency’s digital roadmap is meant to speed adoption of new tools for agencies, moving away from slow, multi-year procurement cycles. Paid Leave Push: Sen. Brian Schatz introduced a bill to make federal FMLA leave paid for serious illness and caregiving needs. Election Law: Trump’s mail-voting appeal is set to test the Supreme Court’s anti-chaos “Purcell principle,” with potential ripple effects for election litigation. Fraud Enforcement: DOJ announced major fraud actions across the Southeast, including SNAP, SBA loan, housing benefits, and tax cases totaling more than $350 million in intended losses. Border Wall Fight: A judge allowed DHS to proceed with a border wall through a Texas levee system for now, rejecting flooding arguments. Nonprofit & Civic Education: More Perfect, the Bill of Rights Institute, and iCivics released classroom materials tied to America’s 250th anniversary civic lessons. Charitable Giving Tax Break: A reminder that retirees 70½+ can donate from a traditional IRA to charity via qualified charitable distributions, potentially avoiding taxable income.