Courts & Civil Rights: A federal judge in Massachusetts dismissed the Trump administration’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, saying the alleged incidents were “too isolated and episodic” and that key claims lacked post-notification allegations. Gun Policy: A federal injunction took effect Aug. 13 blocking remaining NFA registration requirements after the government missed a deadline. Elections & Voting Integrity: Michigan prosecutors charged five noncitizens for allegedly voting in 2024 and for registering a noncitizen spouse. Homelessness Funding: A judge paused HUD’s suspension of LA homelessness funds, ordering about $241 million to be distributed and grants paid out within 45 days. Tech & Youth Safety: A federal appeals court let thousands of social media addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok proceed, rejecting a Section 230 “immunity from suit” argument. Defense & Military Readiness: Reports say the USS George Washington may replace the USS Abraham Lincoln after a prolonged Iran-area deployment amid mental health concerns, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disputed. Health Policy: Trump’s vaccine order faces pushback over plans to “unbundle” combination shots, raising major cost and logistics hurdles. Cybercrime Enforcement: Trump authorized vetted private firms to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks under federal supervision. Immigration Politics: Maine voters are increasingly focused on immigration and border security after a fatal ICE shooting sparked protests and a sharper Senate race debate.