DOJ Religious Liberty: Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued updated federal guidance on religious liberty, expanding a 2017 framework in light of recent Supreme Court decisions. Abortion Policy Signal: Blanche also indicated the Trump administration may move to stop mifepristone by mail, aiming to make the Dobbs ruling “permanent” across states. ICE Body-Cam Transparency: A new internal ICE policy says the agency will decide whether body-camera footage is released, with release tied to what’s “in the best interests” of ICE—raising fresh concerns after Maine-related questions about video and accountability. AG Confirmation Watch (Maine tie-in): The Senate confirmation fight for Blanche narrowed after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he’ll vote to confirm, after Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins (Maine) said they oppose, leaving Blanche’s path tight but now likely moving forward. Maine Education: The University of Maine System welcomed four new trustees to its Board of Trustees. Volunteer Funding: Volunteer Maine won a three-year AmeriCorps grant to expand volunteer recruitment and training statewide. Local Crime: Portland police charged a man in the death of a 21-year-old near Tukey’s Bridge. Sports/Community: A CANUSA basketball tournament in Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle drew teams from Maine and Canada, with organizers calling it a potential tradition.