White House Court Fight: 143 lawmakers led by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Robert Garcia and Rep. Jared Huffman filed an amicus brief urging a D.C. appeals court to stop Trump’s planned White House East Wing demolition and a $1B ballroom build without Congress. Federal Funding Blocked: A judge temporarily halted Trump’s $1.776B “anti-weaponization” fund, freezing payouts while legal challenges play out. Voting Rules in Limbo: A federal judge declined to block Trump’s mail-in voting executive order for now, but left room for future challenges. Iran Deal Uncertainty: Iran’s semi-official Fars says Trump’s reported Iran deal claims don’t match the draft under review, as negotiations hinge on Trump’s final sign-off. Crypto Regulation Push: The CFTC approved Kalshi’s first U.S. bitcoin perps and issued guidance for Coinbase, expanding the regulated market for perpetual futures. Tech/Finance: Paxos won SEC approval for clearing and settlement services, positioning it as a central securities depository for equities. Politics & Access: The Supreme Court sent a Native American voting rights case back after a ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act’s enforcement. Cost of Living: Costco and Walmart report shoppers are changing gas-buying habits as prices stay high. Space: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explosion threatens NASA’s Artemis timeline.