Spy-power Standoff: Congress failed to extend FISA Section 702 before Friday’s midnight deadline, putting U.S. foreign surveillance at risk and triggering a political fight over President Trump’s acting DNI pick Bill Pulte—then Trump pivoted to nominating Jay Clayton as permanent intelligence director. Housing & Affordability Costs: A new NAHB study says federal, state and local regulations add $131,734 to the price of a typical new U.S. home, up more than 40% since 2021—fueling the affordability squeeze. Data Centers vs. Communities: OpenAI says it shut down China-linked ChatGPT accounts used to influence U.S. debate on tariffs and data centers; meanwhile, Alaska residents are weighing potential impacts from proposed Air Force data center land leases. Local Development Incentives: Louisiana’s Caddo Parish is submitting 10 new census tracts for a second round of federal Opportunity Zones, aiming to spur housing and commercial investment. Infrastructure & Growth: Colorado reported major improvements in interstate and major highway pavement conditions, while Massachusetts signed a transportation bill boosting municipal road and bridge funding. Energy Shift: Solar generated more electricity than coal in the U.S. for the first time, underscoring changing power demand that also matters for housing and construction.