G20 & Iran Sanctions: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent kicked off G20 talks in Asheville vowing an “economic onslaught” against Iran, but countries tied to Tehran largely shrugged off the threat as sanctions plans landed below expectations. Elections & Voting Rules: A federal court fight over Trump’s mail-ballot order is still in motion—mail ballots are expected to go out as planned for now, while appeals and possible Supreme Court review keep uncertainty alive for November. U.S. House Politics: With less than 70 days to midterms, Democrats are still favored to retake the House, with analysts pointing to Trump’s low approval and the Iran war’s economic drag. North Carolina Senate Race: Former Gov. Roy Cooper is leaning into data centers as a cost-of-living issue, arguing they should pay for their power and build their own energy to curb rate hikes. Criminal Justice (Durham): Newly discovered fingerprint evidence helped clear an Anthony Tyrone Brown in a Durham armed-robbery case after he served time. Local Community & Arts: Bethel received a $20,000 Invest Greenville/Pitt County grant for a downtown mural at the Pitt Stop health hub. Health Spending Snapshot (Medicaid): Multiple small-town Medicaid billing spikes showed up in federal data, including big jumps in Weldon (Evaluation & Management), Clayton (Surgery), and Aulander (Pathology/Lab).