Immigration Enforcement Showdown: The Senate approved a $70B bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through 2029 after an all-night vote-a-rama, but the fight exposed GOP cracks over Trump’s $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund and a separate White House ballroom fight. Intelligence Oversight Clash: The Senate blocked extending a key surveillance program tied to FISA after backlash over Trump’s acting DNI pick, Bill Pulte, complicating efforts to renew the measure before it expires June 12. Ukraine Aid Pressure: House Republicans advanced a new Ukraine aid bill despite internal resistance, setting up another Senate showdown. Federal Regulation Rollback: Regulators are moving to loosen financial rules, including proposals to end mandatory quarterly reporting, drawing fresh warnings about repeating past deregulation-driven crises. State Politics & Elections: Ohio polling shows Sherrod Brown leading Jon Husted, while Florida’s August primary dates and California’s slow ballot counting keep voters focused on election mechanics. Education Governance: Michigan’s Senate advanced a plan to shift how university boards are selected, moving from voter-driven conventions to governor appointments with Senate consent. World Affairs via TRIPP: Armenia and the U.S. released the TRIPP implementation framework to expand transit connectivity tied to U.S. strategic commerce goals.