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President Trump's economic stewardship is registering poorly in public opinion polls, even as economic indicators point to a strengthening economy. Politico highlights the contradiction between weak polling numbers and strong economic performance, a gap that is drawing attention from analysts and shaping debate over whether voters' negative perceptions will persist or catch up with the improving data.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that states may use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote. The decision gives state election officials access to a federal immigration records system for voter roll checks, a step several Republican-led states have sought. Supporters frame it as a safeguard against noncitizen voting; critics warn it risks errors and could deter eligible voters, especially naturalized citizens, from registering.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that Social Security data can be used to help identify noncitizens on voter rolls, a victory for officials pushing tighter election verification measures. The decision is drawing strong reactions, with supporters calling it a step toward election integrity and critics warning it could enable improper voter purges and discourage eligible voters from registering.

The hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI, stating the attack was 'not financially motivated'. The claim, reported by The Register, is circulating widely as observers debate the group's motives and whether the intrusion actually occurred. ShinyHunters is known for large-scale data theft and extortion, so a declared non-financial attack on the FBI would mark a notable shift if confirmed.

The US government is seeking to insert itself into Elon Musk's €120 million legal fight with Brussels, according to The Register. The clash stems from European Union regulatory action against Musk's businesses, and Washington's decision to weigh in escalates what was already a high-stakes transatlantic standoff over tech regulation, adding diplomatic weight to an ongoing corporate-legal battle.

North Carolina officials have welcomed a US Supreme Court ruling relating to voter citizenship verification, a move the state frames as support for its ability to check the citizenship status of people registering to vote. The decision touches on one of the most contested election-administration questions in the country, with supporters calling it a win for election integrity and critics warning such checks can burden eligible voters. Debate over the ruling's practical impact is expected to continue.

KTIV News 4 reports that five additional businesses tied to Apex have been found registered at a building that is not operational. The discovery adds to questions about the company's network of connected entities and what activity, if any, takes place at the address. Investigators and viewers are watching for further official findings.

A 32-year-old Malaysian was arrested at Tuas Checkpoint in Singapore on suspicion of drug smuggling after authorities seized drugs worth more than S$1 million. Nearly 7kg of heroin were found concealed in packets disguised as commercial biscuits on a Malaysian-registered motorcycle. A Singaporean was also reportedly involved, and the case has drawn attention to smuggling methods at the border crossing.