Michigan AG Action: Dana Nessel sued Waterford nonprofit Chosen Kingdom Builders, alleging deceptive housing-lease practices that led to evictions and major losses, plus claims the group operated without a required real estate license. Auto Theft Crackdown: Caesar Cooper of Detroit was sentenced to 5–20 years for running a Metro Detroit auto theft ring that targeted vehicle storage lots tied to manufacturers, dealerships, and residences. CDL Driver Privacy Fight: Nessel joined a coalition suing the Trump administration over demands that AAMVA hand over a database of sensitive driver records, arguing federal privacy-law violations and lack of state consultation. Public Health & Community: Oakland County WIC earned a national Gold Breastfeeding Award of Excellence, and the county is hosting a free Baby Cafe breastfeeding event Aug. 17. Consumer Protection: Nessel renewed warnings about bank/credit union imposter scams using caller ID spoofing. Trade Policy Impact: A federal trade court upheld Trump’s move to scrap the de minimis duty-free exemption for goods under $800, a potential hit to Michigan import-heavy supply chains. Manufacturing Training Push: Apple opened a Houston advanced manufacturing center to train small and medium-sized businesses, with Foxconn building assembly lines for Apple output. EV/Industrial Events: Battery Show North America returns to Detroit Oct. 12–15 with an executive summit and major focus on EV batteries, manufacturing, and grid storage.