Election Administration: Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson’s resignation sets up uncertainty for November midterms, with local officials and voting-rights advocates warning that a rushed transition could disrupt guidance and planning. Campaign Finance & Tech-Backed Politics: Trump Accounts are set to launch July 4, offering $1,000 for eligible newborns via stock-invested savings accounts, while major tech CEOs pledge additional money and affordability worries loom over the political calendar. Courts & Voting Rules: A Supreme Court decision upheld state mail-in ballot grace periods, preserving the ability to count ballots postmarked by Election Day even if received shortly after. Public Policy & Civil Rights: Senators Wyden and Merkley pressed the EPA to reverse discipline tied to employees’ “Declaration of Dissent,” arguing it violated whistleblower and constitutional protections. Food Prices & Antitrust: Egg producers reached a $3.3 million settlement over price-fixing allegations involving Urner Barry egg price quotations. Environment & Agriculture: The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a fourth straight reduction in drought conditions, though significant row-crop and livestock areas remain dry. National Security & Alliances: U.S.-Philippine Marines rehearsed NMESIS anti-ship strikes under MADIS air defense, reinforcing sea-denial tactics near the Luzon Strait. Infrastructure for First Responders: FirstNet is expanding public-safety connectivity support for the 250th anniversary events, including rapid deployables and portable cell sites.