Tuesday brings a turbulent mix of headlines — Trump reignites his feud with Elon Musk, the Senate struggles over a sweeping budget bill, and a new national poll reveals deep fears about democracy and violence. In Ripple Effects, we dive into “empathy fatigue” — that feeling of emotional burnout when every newsfeed is filled with crisis after crisis. And to close, a Morning Whisper to remind you: even processors need a pause.