Iran Sanctions Push: President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are escalating “economic warfare” against Iran, calling it an “economic D-Day” and signaling tougher secondary sanctions while aiming to keep the U.S. from major military action. Campaign Trail: Trump is heading to South Carolina to rally for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of a GOP runoff, underscoring how much is riding on his pick. North Korea Drills Fallout: Kim Yo Jong mocked Seoul after Trump cut short U.S.-ROK exercises, while U.S. officials keep talking with Pyongyang without denuclearization. U.S. Debt Watch: The federal debt topped $40 trillion again, fueling new worries about Treasury-market fragility and costs for Americans. Immigration Detention Court Fight: A federal judge blocked parts of Colorado’s new law targeting inspections at GEO’s Aurora ICE facility. Local Safety & Transit: A state audit found security gaps in Charlotte’s transit system after a fatal Blue Line stabbing, and the victim’s family plans a lawsuit. Space Policy: Trump signed a memo to expand U.S. space transportation capacity, targeting 1,000+ launches and reentries on U.S. soil annually by 2030. Business & Tech: Amazon’s Prime Video accidentally streamed “Mutiny” early, while Forge Nano broke ground on a North Carolina battery expansion tied to defense supply chains.