Key TakeawaysThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has escalated its confrontation with "sanctuary states" California, New York, and Illinois, threatening federal legal action and funding cuts over their refusal to honor immigration detainers.Hezbollah's leader has called for "a new page" with Saudi Arabia to form a united front against Israel, though Saudi sources emphasize adherence to Lebanese state decisions and a state-to-state relationship.U.S. equity markets reached new record highs in mid-S ...