Hemp vs. Marijuana Policy Fight: Sen. Mitch McConnell moved to close a loophole in federal hemp law, putting the $28B “hemp THC” market in jeopardy and prompting industry pushback after a funding bill delayed the ban’s start to Dec. 11. Midterm Politics & Latino Power: In Texas’ CD-15, GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz and Democrat Bobby Pulido are battling over whether Republicans can hold Latino voters after district lines were redrawn. Data Centers Become a House Battleground: Virginia’s GOP seats are getting more competitive as Democrats target data-center-linked districts, while Amazon warns local moratoriums could hurt U.S. AI competitiveness. AI Governance Push: Trump outlined a “Super Intelligence Force” to coordinate federal AI policy and keep U.S. dominance, with FTC and Defense officials involved. Energy & Cost Pressure: G7 leaders agreed to release emergency diesel and crude reserves as fuel prices strain consumers and businesses, while diesel costs are also hitting industries like commercial fishing. Telehealth Privacy Scrutiny: Regulators accuse some telehealth firms of mishandling health data and using hard-to-cancel subscriptions. Trade War Fallout: Trump’s escalating Canada tariffs raise costs and uncertainty for manufacturers and consumers in key battleground states. Local Business/Infrastructure: Missouri roadwork plans mean lane closures on I-70, and a North Carolina hemp-gummy maker says livelihoods are at risk if the federal crackdown lands.