Meanwhile. . .

Washington Post - A small group of U.S. national security officials has been discreetly advising state governments and congressional lawmakers on how to prepare for the possibility that the Trump administration will attempt to interfere in November’s midterm elections, according to people involved in the effort. The group includes about 10 current and former officials with experience in the Defense Department, some of whom have previously focused on countering authoritarianism abroad. 

Prime Chronicle -  France has arrested thousands and shut hundreds of schools, yet leaders still refuse a national emergency. About 5,000 people were detained amid nationwide student protests, most of them minors.  Authorities reported 256,000 demonstrators, with many marches peaceful alongside pockets of violence. Hundreds of schools closed due to safety risks and damage, with reported student injuries.

The Congressional Insider -  A nonprofit’s review of local 2026 counts points to an 8.2% national decline in veteran homelessness. The estimate suggests the number of homeless veterans could fall below 30,000 for the first time since 2009…. Veteran homelessness has fallen about 56% since 2010.