•Germany Pauses Arms to Israel: Berlin halts certain weapons exports over alleged humanitarian concerns in Gaza, signaling cracks in allied support while EU pressure builds.

• Letitia James Under Federal Scrutiny: The New York Attorney General who won a $450M civil judgment against Donald Trump is now subpoenaed by the DOJ over high-profile cases.

• Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac IPO in the Works: The Trump administration eyes a massive $30B initial public offering that could reshape the U.S. mortgage market for decades.

• UCLA Faces Billion-Dollar Anti-Semitism Settlement Demand: Proposed deal includes restoring frozen grants and creating a $172M restitution fund, but negotiations are still ongoing.

From foreign policy rifts to legal reversals, housing market shake-ups, and campus free speech battles — all four stories test how power is used when principles are on the line.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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