U.S. Politics & Governance: President Trump says he expects to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden, after the Knicks reached the Finals—kicking off fresh security and logistics questions for the White House. Statehouse Power Plays: Florida Senate President Ben Albritton fast-tracks a special session to put a property-tax constitutional amendment on the November ballot, aiming to slash and eventually eliminate taxes on primary homes. New York Public Safety & Civil Rights: Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package to crack down on illegal 3D-printed ghost guns and expand public-safety investments, while New York lawmakers also advanced “buffer zone” protections around Jewish schools and houses of worship. Higher Education Leadership: Michigan State’s Kevin Guskiewicz is leaving for Clemson, setting up MSU’s next president search; Arkansas State University also named Todd Shields as its new system president. International & Courts: The ICC scheduled Rodrigo Duterte’s trial for Nov. 30, 2026. Religion & Law: Hungary’s parliament halted its withdrawal from the ICC, reversing the prior government’s move.