Texas Business Services: Texas Secretary of State Nelson expanded “Texas Express” expedited processing so all business filings can be handled faster, aiming to help companies launch sooner as demand for quick formations stays strong. Fed Watch: The Fed held rates steady, but projections show most officials see no cuts this year and some expect further tightening, with inflation risks still driving the debate. Antitrust—Hollywood Merger: Twelve states sued to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal, arguing it would “extinguish competition” and reduce quality and choice for viewers; Paramount says the challenge is distorted and could escalate to the Supreme Court. Housing Policy: A new federal law caps how many single-family homes corporations can buy, with fines for violators, targeting investor-driven competition in places like Atlanta. EV Trade Rules (Malaysia): Malaysia’s MITI said it won’t reverse new import rules for CBU EVs, arguing the approach balances consumer affordability with building a stronger local auto supply chain. Fintech & Payments: Flex raised $70M and is rolling out stablecoin-based cross-border settlement via “Flex Global,” betting on inevitable stablecoin adoption for global business banking. Corporate Crime (Minnesota): Minnesota charged multiple people tied to Egal Properties LLC with alleged tax fraud tied to millions flowing through the company and purchases of commercial real estate. Small Business Sentiment: A Gallup poll found small business is the only major U.S. institution with strong bipartisan confidence, even as hiring and economic pressures remain in focus.