Tech Policy & Rights: Two Eastern District of Virginia cases challenge the federal government’s power to search and seize travelers’ phones at re-entry, with plaintiffs arguing the actions target First Amendment activity. Public Health: Virginia’s Department of Health says a Trump executive order on splitting MMR shots won’t change Virginia vaccine recommendations or school immunization requirements, citing the AAP schedule. STEM Infrastructure & Risk: A Virginia-focused policy debate is heating up around data centers—experts argue for more transparency on power and water use, earlier community engagement, and ratepayer protections as moratoriums and backlash spread. Defense & Space Tech: The Navy’s Yard Patrol training is adding robotics and autonomous systems as launch/command nodes, while Rocket Lab pushes deployable, containerized launch infrastructure (GHOST) and dedicated Neutron bookings for optical relay missions from Wallops Island. Cyber & AI Governance: Senators Warner (VA) and Husted introduce bills to tighten export controls and track China’s AI capabilities, aiming to close loopholes tied to chips, data centers, and model development. Health Tech & Society: Virginia Tech’s nutrition expert offers low-cost lunch ideas, and a separate national report highlights how classroom tech debates are shifting toward intentional, balanced use.