Kennedy Center Fight: Workers started removing President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center facade after a court-ordered deadline, following a judge’s ruling that the renaming violated a 1964 federal law. Iran-U.S. Energy Shock: Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes are rattling global oil markets, while new data show the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is nearing historic lows amid continued drawdowns. Inflation Watch: May inflation hit 4.2%, with energy prices driving most of the jump. China Tech Supply Chain: The House passed the DOMINANCE Act to counter China’s rare-earth processing dominance by building allied alternatives. Space & Markets: SpaceX’s IPO fueled Elon Musk’s trillionaire milestone and lifted Wall Street sentiment. World Cup, U.S. Spotlight: The U.S. opened its home tournament with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, though Christian Pulisic was subbed off at halftime. Crime & Foreign Policy: Trump announced a U.S. strike killed Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero, with Venezuela confirming involvement. Local Economy: JBS is closing its Souderton, Pa., beef plant, threatening about 1,700 jobs. Scam Warning: Northern Illinois residents are losing millions to romance and investment scams, with local guidance urging extra caution online.