Critical Minerals & Arizona Copper: The U.S. unveiled a $3 billion critical minerals push aimed at reducing China-linked supply chains, with major funding that includes a $1 billion Arizona copper mine investment tied to Ivanhoe Electric. Border Operations: CBP named Roque Caza as the new director of field operations for the Tucson Field Office, overseeing trade and travel security across six land ports and two airports. Election Law Fight: A judge ruled Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes broke the law with Prop. 145 ballot language about how it would affect voucher measure Prop. 212. Public Safety & Justice: Tucson police say a University of Arizona student accused in a Tucson girlfriend murder, Varun Batchigari, was arrested in Germany before boarding a flight home; authorities are pursuing extradition. Energy Storage Logistics: Lotte Global Logistics says it will triple U.S. transport volume for LG Energy Solution battery energy storage systems coming out of Phoenix. Water Watch: A new 10-year Colorado River framework could reshape access across seven states as reservoirs shrink. Local Business Spotlight: International School of Arizona highlights its growth from 14 students in 1998 to nearly 375, with language immersion at the center.