Defense & Tech: The U.S. Army tested its Air-Launched Effects system, launching and directing multiple autonomous drones from a UH-60M Black Hawk—an advance in manned-unmanned teaming for contested environments. Housing Policy: A rare bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act became law, but affordability advocates warn the fixes won’t solve the core problem: too little income for too-high housing costs. Local Governance: Waltham’s city council will vote Monday on whether to override a mayoral veto that could unlock up to 1,200 homes from vacant office sites. Civic Accountability: Calls for Jeanine Pirro to apologize grew after a court filing acknowledged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool came from flawed contractor installation, undercutting earlier claims. Immigration & Rights: A federal judge rejected Trump’s mass immigrant detention policy, setting up further legal fights. Public Safety: U.S. embassies in the Middle East issued heightened alerts to Americans about possible flight cancellations and airspace closures amid rising tensions. Nonprofits & Charitable Giving: Robert B. Reich argues “charitable giving” often functions as a major tax loophole that benefits the wealthy more than the public.