7. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act that would establish new national rules on NIL, transfers, and athlete compensation, as the Southeastern Conference and other leagues push for federal legislation to bring stability to college athletics, the way Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss may be specifically targeted as well.

6. Blue Origin suffered a rocket explosion during a test flight, while NASA and Jeff Bezos recently announced the company will continue working on human spaceflight programs that aim to compete with SpaceX in the commercial space race.

5. The Alabama Republican attorney general runoff between former Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson continues to heat up as prosecutors line up behind both candidates.

4. The Alabama redistricting dispute returned to the Supreme Court as the state fights to use its proposed congressional map, with Alabama, the DOJ, and Attorney General Steve Marshall seeking a quick decision so the state can avoid court-drawn districts that would favor Democrats in upcoming special primaries.

3. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco and said Alabama will not have to use the Democrat-friendly state Senate map drawn by a University of Alabama undergraduate student as the legal battle over maps continues.

2. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson sparred over experience during a Shelby County candidate forum while a new poll showed a 17-point lead for Moore ahead of the June 16 Senate runoff, and betting markets reflected strong expectations for the Trump-backed candidate.

1. Iran peace deal talks advanced as President Donald Trump approval remains withheld with a potential ceasefire extension on the table while both sides work through remaining gaps in any final nuclear agreement.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.