Fed Watch: The Federal Reserve held rates steady as Kevin Warsh’s debut signaled a more hawkish path, with new projections showing more officials expect a hike by end of 2026—sending stocks down and Treasury yields up. Housing Policy: Lawmakers struck a bipartisan deal on a major housing affordability bill, aiming to boost supply and homeownership while also adding limits on a future Fed digital currency. U.S.-Iran Deal: U.S. officials released the full 14-point Iran memorandum of understanding ahead of a Friday signing, outlining steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end hostilities, and set a 60-day track toward a final nuclear-related agreement. Elections (Michigan): A practical voting guide covered Michigan’s 2026 deadlines and how to vote by mail for the Aug. 4 primary and Nov. 3 general election. Local Legal Fight: Missouri’s Columbia is being sued over a $750,000 public payment to American Airlines to guarantee a Charlotte route. Fraud Crackdown (SNAP/health): Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch announced a partnership with USDA to train fraud-fighting teams, as Trump pushes tougher oversight. National Security/Defense: Congress is pressing about Patriot interceptor supplies for Ukraine amid dwindling stockpiles. Business & Tech: Southaven, Mississippi, faces a lawsuit over xAI’s unpermitted turbines, while the DOJ argues the activity is tied to national security.