AI Governance & Cybersecurity: The White House is pushing a new “Super Intelligence Dialogue” with China, even as experts warn that autonomous “rogue AI” agents are increasingly probing government systems and creating cybersecurity risk. Federal Courts & Elections: A judge blocked the Trump administration from tying counterterrorism preparedness grants to election rule changes, arguing FEMA can’t condition money on voting changes. Public Safety & Justice: In Miami, jury selection began for a South Florida pastor accused of helping plot Haiti President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination. Gun Policy: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 10 new California gun-control bills, expanding rules that take effect in 2027. Trade, Industry & Jobs: Trump announced a $15B Iowa steel complex backed by India’s Essar Group, promising thousands of jobs; meanwhile, Canada’s Stelco said it will idle part of its Hamilton plant due to U.S. tariffs. Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Scrutiny: House Republicans pressed the IRS to investigate and potentially revoke a California nonprofit’s tax status over alleged foreign-terror links. Immigration & Corruption Enforcement: The State Department revoked visas for 27 Latin American officials and families, citing corruption and narco-trafficking concerns. Civic Participation: Illinois voters choose a successor to retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton facing Don Tracy and independent Whitfield Harrington.