Digital-Asset Push: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act next week, warning inaction would let “bad actors” exploit crypto tech and signal the U.S. won’t lead on digital-asset rules. Election-Year Economics: Trump’s proposed $5,000 “dividend” checks drew fresh scorn from lawmakers and economists, who say it’s unlikely to happen and could stoke inflation concerns. Energy & Markets: With Iran tensions driving crude and fuel spikes, the White House is weighing using the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. refining capacity, while Alaska reported North Slope crude topping $100 and higher oil-linked state revenues. Trade Friction: The U.S. moved to ban select Canadian dairy, alcohol, and motorcycles as the tariff fight intensifies. AI & Jobs Debate: A new Anthropic economic model says AI could lift U.S. GDP up to 32% by 2030 in an extreme scenario, but with major knowledge-work job disruption. Crypto Crime: DOJ actions continued as a Singapore-based crypto thief pleaded guilty in a $245M theft scheme. Retail Shift: Store brands hit an all-time high 23.8% unit share, showing consumers are sticking with private label even as inflation cools. Compliance Watch: FinCEN AML whistleblower rules are moving toward a new phase, with protections and award eligibility set to evolve.