US-Iran Tensions: The White House says it’s waiting on South Korea to commit resources for Strait of Hormuz security as Iran warns any Seoul involvement could be “participation in the war,” while the U.S. continues escorting tankers and presses allies to share the burden. Defense Costs: The Pentagon reports the price of U.S.-made F-35 jets is up about 11% in new production lots, with inflation and supply-chain disruptions blamed. Immigration & Health Care: A Supreme Court decision clearing Trump’s plan to end Haiti TPS is threatening work authorization for thousands of Haitian health workers in Florida, raising fears of staffing shortages in Palm Beach County. Elections & Ethics: Louisiana Senate front-runner Rep. Julia Letlow faces scrutiny over late STOCK Act disclosures tied to Meta and Nvidia purchases after receiving confidential information. Foreign Policy & Gaza: Jared Kushner says Israel’s “crazy election” is complicating Gaza planning and warns demilitarization will be difficult given the enclave’s weapons and infrastructure. Trade Politics: Michigan Democrats and Canadian officials clash over escalating Trump-era tariffs, with Michigan warning of job and investment fallout. Tech & Competition: NVIDIA’s $13B Hugging Face deal draws EU competition and AI-regulation questions. Aviation Incident: An American Airlines passenger was duct-taped after alleged racist and anti-LGBTQ slurs, prompting renewed calls for stronger airline enforcement.