Antitrust & Public Safety: Sen. Jim Banks and Sen. Elizabeth Warren pushed a bipartisan FTC resolution into alleged price-fixing and gouging in the fire truck market, citing soaring costs and delivery backlogs that can delay lifesaving equipment. Defense & Tech Modernization: CACI won up to a $113M Navy contract to overhaul Military Sealift Command business systems, adding cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled analytics for operations ashore and afloat. AI Infrastructure & Energy Policy: Sen. Mark Warner unveiled a new AI package that would require large AI data centers to publicly report energy, water, emissions, and backup generation, tying federal tax benefits to efficiency standards. Virginia Housing Costs: Albemarle County approved an $840,000 pilot to help county employees with down payments or one-time rental aid as local housing prices strain staffing. Cybersecurity & Markets: McLean-based Cycurion requested a Nasdaq Hearings Panel review after a delisting decision tied to minimum bid price rules. Healthcare Fraud: DOJ arrested Khalid Satary, accused of orchestrating a $547M Medicare genetic testing scheme involving alleged kickbacks and unnecessary tests. Solar for Affordable Housing: Habitat for Humanity marked its 100th solar installation in Ashland, aiming to cut residents’ electricity bills and protect against rising rates. Defense Training: Cole Engineering Services’ TrueShot AI Stinger Training System cleared Factory Acceptance Testing and is set for fall fielding for U.S. Army air defense training.