Defense & Industry: Anduril unveiled “Thunder,” a hybrid-electric autonomous armed tiltrotor meant to fly as a “loyal wingman” for helicopters like the Apache, with missile and rocket payload options and a first flight targeted for next year—an effort tied to the Army’s future tiltrotor plans. Wyoming Energy Development: American Rare Earths named Andrew Conover its new Chief Development Officer to push the Halleck Creek rare earths project through pre-feasibility, final feasibility, permitting, and toward construction. Public Health: The CDC reported 2,260 measles cases across 44 jurisdictions, with summer travel raising the risk of more outbreaks—most cases tied to outbreaks and linked to unvaccinated or unknown vaccination status. Wildlife & Federal Policy: The Trump administration moved to shrink Endangered Species Act protections, arguing states can manage habitat, while critics warn states lack the tools to replace federal safeguards. Water & Western Power: Lake Powell and Lake Mead hit record-low levels, underscoring how Colorado River drought could keep worsening and strain supplies. Wyoming Politics & Governance: Wyoming’s Freedom Caucus and mental health advocates are trading arguments over what the state should fund and how elections and policy priorities should be handled. Elections & Integrity: A Supreme Court case is set to address election transparency and voter-roll rules, with implications for how states handle voter registration maintenance.