In this episode of Safety Wars, Jim questions why both parties keep replaying the same playbook ahead of the 2026 midterms with no bold proposals. Feature Story News covers Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis, Tupac Shakur's murderer sentenced, the Pentagon's plan to livestream an execution, and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Jim debuts two original songs—"On Vulture's Wings" and "Love is a Safe Workplace"—sharing the real incident that inspired the latter. New Labor Secretary Sonderling announces healthcare price transparency rules and suspends Microsoft and Adobe from the H-1B program. EPA updates include $90M for Chesapeake Bay restoration and renewable fuel standard revisions. Safety incidents include a construction worker killed on the NJ Turnpike, a WV coal miner's death, a worker trapped in asphalt, and expanded Cal/OSHA criminal liability. Plus BSEE offshore training alerts and a hand tool safety alert.