US-Iran Escalation: The U.S. and Iran traded fresh strikes amid stalled talks, with Washington saying it hit Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone, while Iran and Kuwait reported retaliatory attacks and air-defense interceptions; markets reacted with oil jumping over 3% as the Strait of Hormuz remained a key pressure point. Lebanon Crisis: Israel expanded operations in Lebanon, seizing the Beaufort Castle, as the UN Security Council prepared an emergency meeting; the U.S. floated a Lebanon de-escalation “roadmap” that would require Hezbollah to stop firing first. FBI Child-Safety Crackdown: FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted a nationwide push against child exploitation networks, citing Operation Setoria’s rescue of 87 children and 273 arrests, plus other major cases across multiple cities. Trade & Food Safety: U.S. senators expanded their shrimp import inquiry, sending questions to major seafood certification groups over health risks and how retailers handle recalls. Politics & Money: Political ad spending for the 2026 cycle is nearing $4 billion, with California’s governor’s race setting a record pace. Elections Abroad: Colombia’s presidential race heads to a June 21 runoff after no candidate won a majority, with Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda advancing. Local US Watch: Boston Medical Center reported losses ahead of looming Medicaid cuts, warning safety-net hospitals could be hit hardest.