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nbcnews.compolitics2 hrs ago
Pentagon Asks Congress for Authority to Withhold Some CUI Records From FOIA
The Defense Department asked lawmakers in late June for new authority to withhold controlled unclassified information from public release. The measure would also prevent state and local governments from disclosing the same records.
politics3 hrs ago
Senate Intelligence Committee Holds Hearing on Jay Clayton’s Nomination for Director of National Intelligence
Jay Clayton appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday seeking confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. Senators from both parties voiced a desire to install a permanent chief and end the tenure of acting director Bill Pulte. Clayton stressed his backg…
thehindu.compolitics4 hrs ago
Ukraine President Asks Parliament to Appoint New Prime Minister
Ukraine's president has asked parliament to appoint Sergii Koretskyi as prime minister. The request follows the dismissal of the previous government.
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freepressjournal.inpolitics6 hrs ago
Trump Shares Before-and-After Images of Restored D.C. Monuments
President Trump posted photographs this week contrasting older images of Columbus Circle and Meridian Hill Park with recent views of cleaned stonework and flowing fountains. The posts form part of the White House effort to highlight projects under the Making D.C. Safe and Beautif…
jpost.compolitics7 hrs ago
Shin Bet chief accepts request for lifelong security for prime minister's wife
The head of Israel's domestic security service has agreed to provide permanent protection to the prime minister's spouse. Protection is also expected for two of the couple's adult children.
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ABC Newspolitics8 hrs ago
CDC Director Nominee Erica Schwartz Testifies Before Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Dr. Erica Schwartz appeared Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The hearing examined her views on vaccines and prior agency leadership changes.
abcnews.go.compolitics10 hrs ago
Federal Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement and Orders Review of Attorneys
A federal judge voided a settlement between President Trump and the IRS that would have created a $1.8 billion fund. The ruling criticized Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and recommended disciplinary review.
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abcnews.go.compolitics27 min agoUpdated
U.S. Mint to produce $1 coin with President Trump portrait for 250th anniversary
The U.S. Mint will produce a new dollar coin with President Trump's image to mark the nation's semiquincentennial. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled the design on Wednesday. The coin goes on sale in the fall.
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abcnews.go.comworld2 hrs agoUpdated
Ukraine's defence minister dismissed after six months in post
Ukraine's defence minister announced his departure in a Telegram post, citing achievements in procurement reform and drone production. The move came as part of a wider government reshuffle that also saw the prime minister's resignation accepted by parliament.
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Washington Examinerpolitics15 hrs ago
Minnesota Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Conspiracy
Fahima Mahamud admitted stealing more than $4.6 million from a federal childcare program. Washington Examiner reported her daycare also collected funds through false meal claims.
focustaiwan.twpolitics1 day ago
House Panel Demands Testimony From National Museum of American History Director
A House Oversight subcommittee seeks testimony next week from the director of the National Museum of American History. The request follows a White House report on Smithsonian exhibits and leadership.
cnbc.comworld1 day ago
New York to Begin Issuing Chip-Enabled EBT Cards in 2027
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state will distribute about 2 million new cards starting in the first quarter of 2027. The cards replace magnetic-stripe technology with embedded microchips to reduce theft of SNAP and other benefits.
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
UK Covid Inquiry: Government Had Inadequate PPE Stockpile, Spent £14.9bn on Supplies
The fifth report of the UK Covid inquiry detailed how inadequate stockpiles and procurement systems left healthcare workers without proper protective equipment. Nearly £10bn of the £14.9bn spent on PPE was wasted.
zeenews.india.compolitics1 day ago
Keir Starmer to Leave Office on July 20 After Final Announcements and Defence Funding Shortfall
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will leave Downing Street on July 20. He used his remaining days to announce a ban on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Council, the Hillsborough Law, and a trade deal with Switzerland.
app.buzzsumo.comai1 day ago
HUD Withholds Over 100 Documents on AI Tools Used by DOGE Team, Citing Deliberative Privilege
The Department of Housing and Urban Development denied Freedom of Information Act requests for records on artificial intelligence tools used to shape policy decisions. Democracy Forward obtained the denial records through its FOIA submission. Wired reported the details of the wit…
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Takaichi Cabinet Approval Falls in July Polls, NHK at 58% and JNN at 65.9%
NHK and JNN surveys conducted in July 2026 recorded support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet at 58% and 65.9%, respectively. The figures mark small declines from March levels as the 150-day parliamentary session nears its July 17 close.
Yonhapai1 day ago
South Korea Selects Tech Firms for Government AI Service Project Using Local Models
Major companies including Kakao and LG Uplus have declared participation in the science ministry's AI for all initiative. The project will offer a free public chatbot and AI agent using local models and Nvidia hardware.
ZeroHedgefinance2 days ago
Secret Service Equips Chevrolet Suburban With Anti-Drone Systems
The U.S. Secret Service has deployed a modified Chevrolet Suburban to detect and counter unmanned aerial systems during high-profile events. The vehicle was observed leaving Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.
Rapplerworld2 days ago
Philippine Health Secretary Herbosa resigns citing health; successor named amid pending graft complaints
Teodoro Herbosa stepped down as Department of Health secretary on July 13, 2026, citing health reasons after knee surgery. Malacañang appointed orthopedic surgeon Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. to the post the same day.
Yonhapbusiness2 days agoUpdated
South Korea to Create Fund for Future Industries Using Semiconductor Tax Revenue
President Lee Jae Myung said Monday the government will establish a future response fund financed by extra tax revenue from the AI semiconductor boom. The fund will support investments in future industries, youth policies, regional development and education.
Euronewspolitics2 days ago
Hungary Parliament Votes 139-6 to Remove President Tamas Sulyok
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment removing President Tamas Sulyok from office. The measure also adds judicial reforms and term limits for lawmakers.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology3 days ago
Trump Directs Study of Australia's Pension System, White House Says Any U.S. Plan Is Preliminary
President Donald Trump directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to examine Australia's superannuation model. The move came during July 6 meetings focused on expanding U.S. retirement options. Fortune reported the announcement alongside data…
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Canada installs cybersecurity sensors on Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut government networks
Cbc reported that the Communications Security Establishment operates digital sensors on IT systems in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. The rollout began in late 2022 and expanded in 2024 after multiple ransomware incidents. The agency shared 150 prevention and detect…
washingtonpost.compolitics4 days ago
Poll Finds Americans Split on Capitalism and Low Confidence in Democracy
A new survey shows 51 percent of Americans view capitalism as functioning poorly while 48 percent see it working well. The same poll found 56 percent say democracy is not working well.
upi.compolitics4 days ago
President Trump Removes Two Election Assistance Commission Members
President Donald Trump removed the two Democratic members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission on Thursday. The commission now has no sitting members after a Republican commissioner also resigned this week. The White House cited a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential…
Fox Newstechnology4 days ago
Harvard Astrophysicist Avi Loeb Named Head of New UAP Science Advisory Council
The White House and federal agencies established the UAP Science Advisory Council to study unidentified anomalous phenomena. Avi Loeb will lead the group, which will report to the UAP Governing Board.
news.sky.comai4 days ago
Japan Ministry Studies AI Agents for Local Government Tasks
Japan’s internal affairs ministry has begun exploring autonomous AI agents to handle routine work at local governments facing labor shortages. A new study group held its first meeting Thursday and will issue reports through summer 2027.
news.google.compolitics5 days ago
Vice President leasing part of Virginia farm as second residence
Vice President JD Vance is renting space on a nearly 500-acre property near Middleburg, Virginia. The arrangement is intended to give his family additional privacy while they keep their primary residence at the Naval Observatory.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics5 days ago
Canadians Raise $461,822 Toward $50 Million Goal to Restore 24 Sussex Drive
More than 2,000 donors have given to the Rideau Hall Foundation campaign as of July 9. The total remains under one percent of the $50 million target.
nypost.compolitics5 days ago
Appeals Court Pauses Release of Biden Interview Recordings
A federal appeals court granted a 10-day hold on the Justice Department’s plan to release audio of former President Biden’s interviews with his ghostwriter. The panel will decide by July 20 whether to extend the pause while Biden’s appeal continues.
cnbc.compolitics5 days ago
Palm Beach International Airport and Tennessee Bridge Renamed for President Trump
Officials in Palm Beach, Florida, and Dandridge, Tennessee, unveiled new signs Thursday renaming the airport and a bridge after President Trump. The changes follow state legislation passed earlier this year and last year.
axios.compolitics5 days ago
White House Fires Three Election Assistance Commission Members
The White House terminated the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission on Thursday. The firings follow a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a 1935 precedent limiting presidential removal of independent agency officials.
ww2.kqed.orgpolitics5 days ago
FCC Opens Review of School Internet Subsidy Program to Address Screen Time
The Federal Communications Commission began a comprehensive examination of the E-Rate program in late June 2026. The review seeks to limit children's screen time on subsidized networks while assessing the program's operations.
Yonhapworld5 days ago
President Lee Jae Myung Names Lim Ki-keun Policy Coordination Minister
Lim replaces Yoon Chang-ryeol at the Office for Government Policy Coordination, which assists the prime minister. The appointment follows Prime Minister Han Seong-sook's inauguration on July 1.
Yonhapworld5 days ago
Former Lawmaker Chae Yi-bae Named Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Han Seong-sook
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook's office announced the appointment on July 10. Chae will formally take the role the next day and is expected to focus on economic recovery and technology transitions.
Los Angeles Timespolitics5 days agoUpdated
President Trump Removes Remaining Election Assistance Commission Members, Leaving All Seats Vacant
President Trump dismissed the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission this week, leaving all four commissioner seats vacant four months before the November midterm elections. The agency distributes federal election security grants and maintains the national v…
Fox Newspolitics6 days ago
DHS to Withhold Over $1 Billion in Grants From States Over Election Security Rules
The Department of Homeland Security will withhold more than $1 billion in homeland security preparedness grants from states that decline to adopt voter citizenship verification, manual audits and paper ballots. FEMA will distribute the funds only to participating states that meet…
politics5 days agoUpdated
Families Add Nearly $125 Million to Trump Accounts in First Five Days
Personal contributions to the tax-deferred accounts for children began July 4. More than 500,000 new accounts opened and total accounts exceeded 6.5 million by July 9.
Nbc Newspolitics6 days ago
Trump Administration Expands Review of Smithsonian Exhibits
The White House has opened a new stage in its review of Smithsonian Institution displays. Current and former Board of Regents members told NBC News they expect further changes to museum presentations.
forbes.comscience6 days ago
Finalists for FDA Commissioner Sent to White House for Review
@statnews reported that three candidates are under final consideration to lead the agency. The shortlist arrives as the FDA operates under acting leadership amid ongoing regulatory responsibilities.
pewresearch.orgtechnology6 days ago
Puerto Rico Agency Says Exposed Data Did Not Include Social Security Numbers
The Municipal Revenue Collection Center left Social Security numbers accessible through its public property map. ProPublica reported the lapse after notifying the agency in mid-June 2026.
manilatimes.netpolitics6 days ago
Marcos Denies Extension for Retiring Calabarzon Police Chief Despite Remulla Endorsement
Malacañang announced on July 9 that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denied a one-year extension for Police Brigadier General Hansel Marantan, who retires July 10 at age 56. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla had endorsed the request to maintain ongoing operations.
BBC Newsworld7 days ago
President Tinubu Orders Probe Into Fictitious Agency in His Office
Nigeria's president directed the ICPC to investigate a purported body that secured funding and office space. The agency appeared in the 2026 budget with 1.3 billion naira allocated.
Forbespolitics6 days agoUpdated
Appeals Court Denies Stay on Trump Name Removal From Kennedy Center
A federal appeals court rejected requests to keep President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center during further appeals. The panel found no evidence of irreparable harm from the removal that occurred in June.
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msnbc.compolitics8 days ago
State Department Developing Online Passport Photo Upload System
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the department is building a system for Americans to submit passport photos taken on phones or computers. The change forms part of a broader shift toward completing nearly the entire application online and is expected within months.
livemint.comai8 days ago
OpenAI Proposed 5% U.S. Government Stake in 2025
Cnbc reported that OpenAI offered the Trump administration a 5% stake. Kalshi traders assign less than 30% odds the government takes equity in OpenAI or Anthropic this year. Similar probabilities exceed 60% for several quantum and semiconductor firms.
cnbc.compolitics8 days ago
President Trump praises Dell during market opening, shares rise 4.4%
President Trump publicly endorsed Dell during a July 6 stock market event. Dell shares rose the same day. A former ethics lawyer said such endorsements violate federal standards.
wonkette.compolitics8 days ago
Hungarian Public Broadcasters Suspend News Programs After Management Change
State-run radio and television channels halted news broadcasts Tuesday following a leadership overhaul at Hungary’s public media. The outlets displayed an on-screen apology and said programming would resume without news segments.
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The Guardianpolitics8 days ago
Hungarian public broadcasters suspend news programs after management change
Kossuth radio and M1 television halted news broadcasts Tuesday afternoon. The stations displayed messages announcing reforms and resumed non-news programming later the same day.
revolver.newspolitics8 days ago
Federal authorities refer UNC virologist for debarment and indict two NIAID scientists; all plead not guilty
Federal authorities have pursued cases against four researchers linked to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Anthony Fauci received a Senate subpoena for late July testimony.
themandarin.com.aupolitics8 days ago
Treasury Committee Faults Student-Loan Communications and Calls for Shared University Funding
The Treasury Select Committee published findings Tuesday accusing the Department for Education of misleading communications on Plan 2 loans. The report cited comparisons to low-cost items and failure to disclose possible changes to terms.
business9 days ago
Illinois Requires AI Safety Audits for Largest Labs as Federal DOGE Initiative Ends
The Hill reported that Illinois became the first state to mandate third-party audits of AI safety plans while the Department of Government Efficiency shut down on July 4.
politics9 days ago
President Calls FIFA Head About Soccer Player Ban
The president stated he contacted the head of FIFA regarding a U.S. soccer player's ban but did not direct any action. The reversal of the ban has drawn attention within soccer circles and prompted examination of ties between the two leaders.
nbcnews.compolitics9 days ago
Trump Rings Bell to Open Trading in Federal Accounts for Babies
President Trump marked the first day of trading for Trump accounts on July 6, 2026. CNN reported that babies born from 2025 to 2028 qualify for a $1,000 federal deposit into an investment account accessible at age 18.
espn.comworld9 days ago
Italy plans changes to national cloud company
Italy is preparing to restructure its national cloud company while Leonardo and Poste seek greater control, according to sources familiar with the matter. The moves come as the government reviews ownership stakes in the strategic technology asset.
The Japan Timesworld9 days ago
Defense Ministry Rolls Out Staff-Only E-Scooters at Ichigaya Headquarters
The Japanese Defense Ministry introduced Luup electric scooters and bicycles at its 25-hectare Ichigaya site in July 2026. Three stations with 10 scooters and five bicycles serve only ministry staff. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi addressed productivity goals and data concerns…
nypost.comfinance9 days ago
Federal government hands over N10 billion in hospital equipment and ambulances to Bauchi State
Nigeria's federal government delivered hospital equipment, consumables and commodities worth more than N10 billion to Bauchi State on July 5. The distribution targets primary healthcare centers in 15 local government areas under the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn C…
freepressjournal.inworld10 days ago
Israeli Government Says It Will Not Recognize Media Regulator Decisions
The government approved a proposal stating it will disregard rulings by the Second Authority Council if the body lacks the required legal quorum. The move follows appointments made under a communications reform measure.
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ZeroHedgebusiness11 days ago
CFPB Orders 450 Remote Employees to Relocate to Washington Headquarters or Resign
Acting Director Russell Vought ordered approximately 450 remote workers to commit to moving to the agency's new headquarters by July 14. Those who agree must report on September 6. Employees who decline or do not respond will be separated from the bureau.
news.sky.comfinance11 days ago
HMRC Raises Mileage Allowance to 55p per Mile for First 10,000 Business Miles
The tax authority lifted the rate from 45p to 55p per mile, backdated to April 6. Up to three million workers stand to gain from the first increase in 15 years as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax package.