Fed vs. Trump: The Federal Reserve raised rates to 3.75%–4% for the first time in three years, and Trump blamed the Fed board for the hike even as markets slid. U.S.-EU Trade Fight: Trump warned he’ll hit the European Union with “very serious tariffs” or stop trading if Brussels moves ahead with Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member. Crypto Policy: A House Financial Services panel advanced a bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, locking government-held BTC for at least 20 years with audits. Defense Industrial Base: Pentagon officials are worried the U.S. can’t ramp up fast enough to support two sixth-gen fighter efforts at once, including the F-47 and the revived F/A-XX. China Detentions: A detained Myanmar scholar’s wife urged Trump to help secure her husband’s release as Xi’s Washington visit nears. Health & Vaccines: Surgeon general nominee Nicole Saphier faced tough Senate questioning after measles deaths tied to misinformation in Pennsylvania. Sports & Culture: Utah’s Mexican community marked Mexican Independence Day, and a U.S. soccer breakout star in Germany, Cole Campbell, reaffirmed his commitment to the U.S. national team.