Colorado River Water Crisis: Lake Mead and Lake Powell hit record lows, pushing the Colorado River system into “uncharted territory” and raising risks for water, agriculture, and hydropower across the Southwest. Immigration Enforcement: ICE is expanding 287(g) partnerships, using state troopers to question, detain, and transfer people during routine stops—turning traffic encounters into potential federal custody. Military & Alliance Politics: Trump ordered “substantially” reduced U.S.-South Korea joint exercises, drawing backlash from U.S. lawmakers and uncertainty as drills are already underway. Human Rights & Detention: A Louisville family says ICE detained a woman during an immigration interview, calling it a “living nightmare” while her green-card case remains pending. Child Safety Oversight: The U.S. Senate opened a bipartisan investigation into Roblox over child safety and alleged exploitation, demanding records and answers. Public Health Policy: Trump signed an executive order pushing states toward a shortened childhood vaccine schedule and splitting the MMR shot into separate visits. Nonprofit Impact: Miles for Military helped bring a Navy sailor home for her daughter’s surgery by donating unused airline miles. Higher Ed Under Pressure: A report argues U.S. universities are sliding in global standing as funding cuts and restrictions reshape research and enrollment. Infrastructure & Energy: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a tunnel plan for Enbridge’s Line 5 under the Straits of Mackinac after a Michigan court setback.