Social Security Crunch: A new fiscal analysis warns Social Security’s trust fund could be exhausted by 2032, triggering an automatic 24% benefit cut—about $500 a month on average—with New Hampshire among the hardest hit states. Federal Policy & Rights: A federal lawsuit challenges Pentagon actions targeting Stars and Stripes, arguing they undermine the paper’s editorial independence and First Amendment protections. NH Politics (1st District): Three Republicans filed for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, leaning on resumes and “affordability” messaging rather than Trump talk as the filing window opens. Healthcare & Aging: CMS data highlights mixed nursing-home performance across NH—Glencliff Home for the Elderly ranks No. 2 in Grafton County size with a below-average rating, while Saint Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center earns a top CMS score in Strafford County and Hillsboro House shows a higher rating but also substantial fines. Military & Local Impact: A major training exercise will take over the former Loring Air Force Base next week, bringing multiple units and aircraft to Limestone for six days. Business Growth: Flamingos Coffee Bar appears set to open a third New Hampshire location, teasing a move to Dover.