Fauci Contempt Fight: A Senate Homeland Security committee voted party-line to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing COVID questions, teeing up a DOJ referral and reigniting legal fights over Fifth Amendment claims and a prior Biden pardon. Immigration Crackdown in NYC: Federal enforcement surged in New York City, triggering confrontations in immigrant neighborhoods and sparking protests and training efforts amid renewed sanctuary-law tensions. Georgia Senate Race Watch: Deep-red Georgia mayors backed Democrat Jon Ossoff over Trump-endorsed Rep. Mike Collins, citing constituent service and signaling trouble for Collins’ broader appeal. Michigan Party Direction: Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary win is being framed as a potential signal of where Democrats may be headed next heading into November. Social Security Pressure: Democrats warned Republicans are laying groundwork for major Social Security cuts, demanding transparency about any GOP entitlement plan. Farm Bill Stalemate: The Senate Ag Committee failed to advance a farm bill over SNAP cost-sharing disputes, pushing negotiations into recess. Defense Readiness Anxiety: Reporting and analysts point to shrinking U.S. missile and interceptor inventories after the Iran campaign, raising questions about what happens if another conflict hits before stockpiles rebuild. Local Politics & Elections: South Carolina’s special GOP Senate primary for Lindsey Graham’s seat opened early voting, while Georgia’s debate plans for the Ossoff-Collins matchup remain a key campaign storyline.