President Trump escalates conflicts with Iran, China, and Canada while Republicans distance themselves ahead of midterms; Meta settles for $17 billion over addictive app design, agreeing to restrict notifications and algorithmic feeds for minors; a glacier collapse in Nepal-Tibet border region triggers catastrophic floods killing 170+ and leaving 65 Americans missing. Trump's tariff threats and AI data center support contradict positions held by seven of ten Americans and Republican candidates, creating midterm vulnerabilities.