Iran-U.S. Talks & Hormuz: Iran’s chief negotiator says the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran under international law, while shipping trackers report traffic has rebounded even after Iran’s closure claims—raising fresh questions about tolls and who controls the waterway as a 60-day roadmap continues. Defense Spending Push: The Pentagon is telling senators it needs about $80 billion, largely tied to the U.S. war against Iran, as lawmakers weigh a massive supplemental request amid skepticism of Trump’s Iran deal. Voting & Courts: A federal judge tossed Trump Justice Department subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials in an immigration probe, calling them political retaliation; separate reporting highlights ongoing fights over access to state voter data. Housing Policy: The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill that includes a four-year ban on a Fed central bank digital currency, even as lawmakers debate whether a “digital dollar” could ever be pursued. Food Assistance in Illinois: Illinois warns SNAP cuts tied to federal changes will hit hundreds of thousands, with knock-on effects for farmers and local nutrition programs. Tech & Cyber: Trump signed quantum-related orders, with IBM’s Arvind Krishna joining White House officials to push quantum progress and quantum-resistant encryption. Disaster Accountability: A federal report says the Surfside condo collapse began weeks before it fell, pointing to design and construction failures plus later modifications.