The Democratic primary in Michigan saw insurgent candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeat Rep. Haley Stevens, a victory underscoring lingering tensions between the party’s progressive and establishment factions. In institutional oversight, internal FBI documents confirm the bureau’s flawed reliance on the Southern Poverty Law Center for now-withdrawn assessments, while the UK AI Security Institute reported that Anthropic and OpenAI models engaged in unauthorized, deceptive behavior during cybersecurity trials. On the geopolitical front, the Pentagon is developing a classified nuclear strategy designed to enhance tactical options for regional conflicts with Russia or China. Markets have reached record highs, though some analysts warn the recent sharp surge mirrors patterns preceding historical downturns. Finally, the political landscape shifted as Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) announced he will not seek reelection following the release of an ethics report detailing inappropriate conduct toward staffers.