This week, Carolina Journal’s The Debrief dives into the DOJ’s lawsuit against North Carolina over alleged inaccuracies in its voter rolls. Then we look at the legal battle brewing over UNC’s possible ties to the origins of COVID-19 and what’s next after a state court agreed to hear the case. Plus, we break down new developments in tariff policy and how delayed action on the European Union could ripple through North Carolina’s economy. Finally, we look at the White House’s DOGE-themed cuts package. Don’t miss the headlines—explained, debated, and unpacked.