Middle East Tensions: President Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is “over” as the U.S. launched fresh strikes after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliated with strikes on U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, and oil prices jumped. Defense & Diplomacy: The Pentagon’s renewed pressure comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled a planned Israel visit tied to concerns over a possible F-35 sale to Türkiye. Kentucky Local Control: Sen. Rand Paul urged that data-center decisions stay local, warning about both utility impacts and government surveillance risks from AI. Law Enforcement Accountability: A former San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to 57 months for excessive force and a cover-up involving a pretrial detainee. Courts & Elections: A federal judge blocked DOJ from getting Fulton County 2020 election workers’ names and contact info. Tech & Youth: Meta warned it could face up to $1.4 trillion in penalties in a multi-state teen mental health lawsuit. Prediction Markets: Kalshi’s fight with New York gambling rules deepened after a judge denied its bid to halt enforcement. Public Safety & Health: Arkansas won federal education flexibility waivers, while new NCOA recognition could unlock funding for a VR fall-prevention program.