Billionaires are pouring unprecedented funds into U.S. elections, mostly backing Republicans, sparking debate over fairness and democratic health. Meanwhile, the Coast Guard has banned hate symbols among its ranks, while the Trump administration’s push for offshore oil drilling near California faces fierce resistance. On the tech front, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok made headlines by lauding its creator, raising red flags about built-in bias. In transportation, rising passenger conflicts have prompted the Department of Transportation to call for more civility in the skies. The day also marks a historic moment for art: a Frida Kahlo painting, 'El Sueño La Cama,' sold after a five-minute bidding frenzy, setting a new auction record and celebrating female artistic achievement.