Federal Infrastructure: Gov. Ned Lamont and allies announced a $14.7M BUILD grant for New Britain to redesign the Route 174/East Street intersection, aiming to cut congestion and improve pedestrian/bike access and CTfastrak connectivity, with construction slated for 2029-2031. Immigration & Jobs: The Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians has begun triggering mass layoffs as employers receive notices that work authorizations are no longer valid. Courts & Justice Dept: The DOJ dropped its Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn after filings acknowledged the damage stemmed from flawed installation, not vandalism—fueling fresh political backlash. Senate/AG Fight: Trump says Todd Blanche would stay acting attorney general if the Senate blocks confirmation, while threatening to push Congress on a controversial “anti-weaponization” fund tied to GOP senators’ delays. Foreign Policy/Travel Alerts: U.S. embassies warned Americans across the Middle East to expect possible escalation, flight cancellations, and airspace closures. Voting Access: Kansas’ Wyandotte County mailed ballots with incorrect return addresses, sending completed ballots back to voters and prompting complaints about election administration. Housing Law: A bipartisan housing bill became law July 11, but critics say it won’t fully solve affordability because it doesn’t fix income gaps.