Federal SNAP/Medicaid Fight: Senate Republicans blocked Sen. Jacky Rosen’s push to redirect President Trump’s $1.776B “slush fund” toward SNAP, Medicaid, and law enforcement, keeping the funding mechanism alive for possible future use. Defense Cost Scrutiny: Lawmakers demanded details on Trump’s $1.2T “Golden Dome” missile interceptor after CBO estimated far higher costs and less capability than promised. Immigration Detention Oversight: California AG Rob Bonta urged cities to reject CoreCivic’s bid to keep running the state’s largest detention facility, citing inadequate medical care, staffing gaps, and unsanitary conditions. Veterans’ Benefits in Court: The Supreme Court agreed to hear an incarcerated veteran’s challenge to VA disability benefit reductions tied to prison status. Child Mental Health After Deportations: KFF Health News reports arrests and deportations of immigrant parents are triggering a mental health crisis for children left behind. PTSD Treatment Update: FDA cleared Wave Neuroscience’s MeRT system (Magnetic EEG-Guided Resonance Therapy) as an adjunct PTSD treatment for adults. New Wound-Infection Product Path: FDA accepted Macro Biologics’ IND for Amicidin-α Surgical Gel, moving toward a Phase 1 safety trial. Public Health & Food Prices: USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases, with quarantines in Texas counties raising concerns about downstream impacts on cattle and beef prices. Men’s Health Reminder: Father’s Day coverage highlights how men often delay screenings and care, urging routine checkups and mental health support.