FCC Fight: A coalition of former FCC leaders and the RTNDA asked a federal appeals court to ignore the Media Bureau’s dismissal of their bid to overturn the FCC’s “news distortion” policy, arguing only the full Commission can decide. School Policy: As more states move to bell-to-bell phone bans, NuKase is marketing lockable phone cases to help districts enforce rules without centralized device handling. Elections (Michigan): Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary kicks off statewide early voting July 25–Aug. 2, with rules requiring at least nine early-voting days. Health (Food Safety): The CDC says the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded to nine states, now including Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, with Michigan still hardest hit. Health (Care Access): St. Luke’s in the Lehigh Valley was named a Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Care Center, expanding specialized treatment locally. Foreign Policy (Iran): U.S. and Iran fighting continues to escalate, with officials warning about the pace of interceptor use and reports of a rejected U.S. ceasefire proposal. Trade (Tariffs): The U.S. imposed forced-labor tariffs under Section 301 on 60 partners, including Canada and Mexico, with duties ranging from 10% to 12.5%+. Crime/Justice (Cartels): Treasury announced sanctions targeting more than 50 people and entities tied to Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel, naming a California-born leader as the new head.