Pharma Tariffs: Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariffs on generic medicines starting Aug. 2028 raises alarms about higher prices and medicine scarcity, with critics saying the administration hasn’t clarified scope, exclusions, or consumer risks. AI for Science: Sandia National Laboratories will lead multiple projects in the DOE’s new Genesis Mission, aiming to speed breakthroughs using AI, high-performance computing, and advanced research tools. Energy Policy: House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie released the POWER Act draft to speed permitting for pipelines, power generation, and transmission—targeting lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid. Weather Readiness: The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act to codify NOAA’s mission and fund up to nine new aircraft as storms intensify. D.C. Housing Costs: A SoFi analysis puts the District of Columbia at the highest median monthly mortgage-related owner cost in 2026, highlighting affordability pressure. Public Health Tech: Candid Health raised $120M to modernize healthcare billing with AI-powered automation in the revenue cycle. Cybersecurity: Chick-fil-A notified customers of a June automated cyberattack that may have exposed account and personal data for some users. Mosquito Ecology: New research links higher mosquito numbers in low-income Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas to invasive plant litter that boosts larval survival and growth. Wildlife Conservation: A New Hampshire town is building amphibian road underpasses after crossings cut deaths by 80% in Vermont. Election Markets: Kalshi launched a Midterms Hub combining live prediction-market odds with polling and FEC fundraising data.