Mail Voting Fight: A federal judge reinstated a two-week pause on a Trump administration USPS rule limiting mail ballots, saying the government failed to show fraud and that the change risks disenfranchising voters; the administration is expected to appeal. Defense & Energy: The U.S. Army picked five bases—including Fort Bragg in North Carolina—for a up-to-$2.2 billion nuclear microreactor program, selecting private firms to build and operate transportable reactors aimed at keeping bases powered even if civilian grids fail. Local Surveillance Backlash: Asheville voted 5-2 to remove its Flock license-plate cameras and end the contract, with privacy and cost concerns driving the pushback. Election Politics: National coverage highlights Democrats’ edge in the House race as Trump’s approval stays weak and the Iran war and economy weigh on Republicans heading toward November. G20 & Iran Sanctions: The U.S. is set to press G20 finance leaders—meeting in Asheville—for tougher economic pressure on Iran and compliance with U.S. sanctions. North Carolina Courts: The state elections board posted an online judicial voter guide for appellate races. Military Research in NC: East Carolina University is moving an Army Reserve predictive-maintenance project into operational use under a new 10-year agreement.