Election Security: A new Check Point report warns hackers are gearing up for the 2026 midterms, with phishing and AI-generated impersonation likely to target election-related fundraising, websites, and media—though it says there’s no sign of widespread attacks on voting systems. Vote Counting Fallout: California’s primary is still far from finished: the state says 39% of ballots remain uncounted, with millions of mail ballots still in the pipeline and results for the governor and Los Angeles mayor races still too close to call. LA Mayoral Race: Karen Bass is set for the runoff, while Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman continue trading positions as outstanding ballots could still decide who joins Bass in November. Governor Race: Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra remain locked in a tight contest as Trump escalates public attacks on the counting pace and alleges fraud without evidence. Cyber + Military Training: Overnight U.S. military exercises continue across Southern California, including Long Beach and City of Industry, adding to local complaints about noise and disruption. National Politics: Republicans won California’s 1st Congressional District special election, but the seat could be vulnerable under new district lines for November. Tech + Cross-Border Law: California-based attorney Bo Shi launched S&P Law Firm APC to handle U.S.-China-Vietnam cross-border legal work.