Kansas Politics & Elections: Kansas AG Kris Kobach says he won’t seek a Trump endorsement in his reelection bid, arguing the president’s support helped in primaries but isn’t necessary for the general election. State Higher Education: The Kansas Board of Regents is building AI guardrails for universities, with a committee led by SnapIT Solutions CEO Neelima Parasker focusing on responsible AI use in teaching, research, and administration. Midterms & National GOP Pressure: A new report highlights vulnerable Republicans increasingly breaking with President Trump on issues like Iran war powers and beef import pauses as polling worsens for the party heading into November. Campaign Trail (Regional): U.S. Sen. John Kennedy told Iowa conservatives inflation is tied to the U.S.-Iran war and predicted an end within six months. Kansas Data Center Politics: Democrats Mark Remmert and Juan Luengo outlined their priorities in Emporia, with Remmert emphasizing local decision-making on data centers and Luengo stressing the treasurer’s role in distributing tax revenue. Local Legal Win: Tenants at Kansas City’s Stonegate Meadows celebrated a settlement after years of claims about neglected repairs, with court-ordered money for dozens of residents. Tech & Aviation: Joby Aviation says its autonomous aircraft completed the first-ever cross-country flight across the U.S. National Energy: CENTCOM says more than 1 billion barrels have moved through the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. protection amid the Iran conflict.