Red Sea Shipping Disruption: The Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz remain volatile as Houthi attacks on Saudi-linked shipping and Iran-U.S. strikes keep forcing vessels to reroute and sometimes U-turn, raising insurance and slowing global commerce. Tariffs & Trade: Trump’s new forced-labor tariffs drew fresh pushback from trading partners, with markets reacting to renewed uncertainty. Energy Costs for Transport: Oil and gasoline prices are climbing again as Middle East risk tightens supply expectations, keeping pressure on trucking, shipping, and logistics budgets. Pipeline Permitting Push: Rep. Ken Calvert introduced a bill to fast-track federal approval for “national security” interstate oil and gas pipelines, aiming to reduce state permitting roadblocks. Rail Safety Incidents: A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a train in the Twin Cities area, while another wildlife case in Pennsylvania points to train impacts on an eagle. Maritime Infrastructure: White’s Ferry in Maryland took a major step toward reopening after Montgomery County agreed to buy the landing property, clearing a key hurdle for the Potomac crossing. Aviation/Water Ops: A float plane crash near Washington’s Sucia Island injured all 11 aboard; the operator says the pilot changed course to avoid a thunderstorm. Tech & AI Policy: U.S. industry groups urged policymakers to support open-weight AI models, arguing restrictions could concentrate power and raise costs.