AI Arms Race in Hollywood: A Los Angeles Times review of studio job postings shows AI adoption is already baked into production and IP defense, with studios hiring for AI tools and “unauthorized AI” protection. Election Economics: In Wisconsin’s 3rd District rematch, Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke agree voters feel affordability pressure, but split sharply on causes and solutions—while the race is framed as a potential House-control swing. Immigration Enforcement: ICE took Louisville resident Armelle Bondonga into custody after a marriage-based interview, despite her attorney saying she has no criminal history and was following the process. Crypto Meets Banking: The OCC granted World Liberty Trust conditional approval for a national trust bank charter tied to a Trump-family crypto venture, setting up stablecoin oversight and conflict-of-interest questions. Markets & Policy: Tariff refunds are flowing back to U.S. companies after a Supreme Court reversal, boosting earnings for major firms and lifting GDP outlooks. Energy for AI Data Centers: Analysts highlight how power constraints are turning energy stocks into AI plays as demand for data center electricity accelerates. Defense & Industry: HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding completed acceptance sea trials for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), moving it toward Navy testing.