Education & Nonprofits: Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits backs the Trump Education Freedom Tax Credit, arguing it could bring hundreds of millions in federal-linked dollars to K-12 education nonprofits—while teachers unions, civil rights groups, and public education advocates urge Gov. Maura Healey to reject state participation. Labor & Federal Appointments: The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as U.S. Labor Secretary, replacing Lori Chavez-DeRemer after workplace-misconduct allegations, with Sonderling seen as more pro-business. Immigration & Legal Representation: The Trump administration will create an HHS legal-division team to represent unaccompanied migrant children, drawing criticism that it could reduce access to independent nonprofit lawyers. Media & Free Speech: ABC asked a federal judge to block the FCC’s early broadcast-license review, warning of a chilling effect ahead of midterms; the judge hasn’t ruled yet. Environmental Enforcement: A judge allowed Conservation Law Foundation’s lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture USA over alleged Clean Water Act permit violations in Maine to proceed. Public Finance & Ethics: A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 86% of Americans oppose taxpayer-funded TV ads featuring the president around elections. State/Local Governance: California’s “shadow welfare” for illegal immigrants and their U.S.-born children remains a flashpoint, with reported billions in taxpayer spending.