Rural Economy Mood Shift: A new AP-KFF poll finds about half of rural voters say the economy is worse since Trump returned to office, with groceries, gas and healthcare topping concerns—raising questions for GOP midterm momentum even as many still approve of Trump personally. Privacy & CDL Data Fight: A judge blocked the Trump administration from demanding a database of sensitive driver records from states, after Michigan AG Dana Nessel and allies argued the move threatens privacy and federal funding. Maine Politics Watch: Maine’s Senate race remains roiled by fallout from a ProPublica report on Susan Collins and an FBI probe that was later dropped, with Troy Jackson pressing the corruption claim and Collins’ team denying wrongdoing. Maine Energy & Property Pressure: Greenville waterfront property values jumped about 205% after a market adjustment, pushing up tax bills even as the town cut its mil rate. Local Accountability: Maine Forest Service says CSX violated state rail fire-prevention rules in Oakland, seeking restitution for firefighting costs. Community Finance Red Flags: Norway Paris Solid Waste directors voted for a forensic audit after more than $100,000 was found missing. Labor & Affordability: The machinists union IAM is launching a “workers v billionaires” campaign tour in Maine and other battleground states ahead of the midterms. AI & Finance Risk: A report warns banks are heavily exposed to AI buildout loans tied to data centers, raising concerns if growth stalls.