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Thursday, Jul 30, 2026

US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces

US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces

US Central Command said dozens of Iranian targets were hit after missiles were fired towards US forces in Jordan, while Iranian media reported civilian deaths on Qeshm island.

The chief executive of the popular gaming company laid off many employees and his pay rose to 38 million dollars

The chief executive of the popular gaming company laid off many employees and his pay rose to 38 million dollars

Electronic Arts cut jobs across four studios while its chief executive, Andrew Wilson, received an eight-million-dollar increase in annual compensation.

OMB Orders Agencies to Prepare Workforce Reduction Plans

The Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to submit plans for workforce reductions, administrative cost savings and tighter remote work policies ahead of the next fiscal year.

FAA Orders Stricter Oversight of Aircraft Maintenance Facilities

The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration introduced enhanced inspection, reporting and quality-control requirements for commercial aircraft maintenance providers following safety reviews.

US Opens New Trade Investigation Into Foreign Intellectual Property Practices

The Office of the United States Trade Representative launched Section 301 investigations into foreign policies that it says disadvantage US technology companies and infringe intellectual property rights.

NASA Expands Commercial Partnerships for Lunar Exploration

NASA signed new agreements with private aerospace companies to accelerate lunar lander development, commercial resupply missions and orbital habitat projects.

FBI Warns Critical Infrastructure of Foreign Cyber Threats

The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued new warnings to energy utilities and financial institutions about sophisticated cyber espionage campaigns targeting critical infrastructure.

Congress Presses Ahead With Cryptocurrency Regulation Talks

Lawmakers from the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee intensified bipartisan negotiations on the proposed Clarity Act to establish a federal framework for digital assets and stablecoins.

Congress Negotiates Border Security and Asylum Funding

Department of Homeland Security officials continued negotiations with lawmakers over border enforcement resources, asylum processing standards and funding ahead of federal budget deadlines.

Justice Department Defends Immigration Policy in Federal Court

Justice Department lawyers faced rigorous questioning from a federal appeals court over the administration's efforts to end temporary deportation protections for migrants from several countries.

Treasury Expands Crackdown on International Sanctions Evasion

The US Treasury Department imposed new financial penalties on overseas banks, maritime brokers and front companies accused of helping sanctioned governments circumvent international restrictions.

Federal Reserve Signals Steady Interest Rate Policy

Federal Reserve officials indicated they are likely to keep interest rates unchanged as they weigh resilient economic growth against persistent inflation pressures.

House Passes Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Trading

The House approved the Stop Insider Trading Act, a bipartisan measure that would prohibit members of Congress from using non-public information to trade individual stocks for personal gain.

Senate Delays Vote on Todd Blanche for Attorney General

The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination after Republican senators requested additional information about his qualifications and the Justice Department's independence.

Trump Orders Pentagon to Strengthen Defense Supply Chains

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to tighten oversight of foreign suppliers, eliminate sourcing waivers and expand domestic production of critical materials.

Supreme Court Expands Presidential Authority Over Federal Trade Commission

In *Trump v. Slaughter*, the Supreme Court ruled that statutory protections preventing the removal of Federal Trade Commission members violate executive authority, allowing the president to dismiss commissioners at will.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

The Supreme Court ruled that an executive order ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, holding that children born in the United States to temporary or undocumented immigrant parents are protected under the Fourteenth Amendmen...

House Approves 2027 National Security and State Department Spending Bill

The House of Representatives passed the fiscal 2027 appropriations bill for national security and the State Department, reshaping foreign assistance funding and imposing new policy conditions on international organizations.

Political Uncertainty Grows After Death of Senator Lindsey Graham

The sudden death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham at age 71 has left the Senate majority without a key vote, complicating negotiations on defense legislation and federal spending as South Carolina prepares to appoint an interim succe...

US Senate Advances Sweeping Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill

The Senate voted 86-12 to fast-track the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bipartisan measure that would authorize secondary sanctions and tariffs of up to 200% on major buyers of Russian and Iranian oil while ...

The AI User Nightmare: Private Claude Conversations Leaked to the Internet

Hundreds of Anthropic Claude chat logs, containing medical records and internal documents, appeared in Google search results after being shared by users.

Trump Delivers Partisan Speech at White House Correspondents Dinner

President Donald Trump used a rescheduled White House Correspondents Association dinner to defend his administration's agenda while criticizing political opponents and members of the media.

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Federal Judicial Nominees

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to send several nominees for federal district and appellate court vacancies to the full Senate for consideration.

Energy Department Showcases Scientific Research and Quantum Technology

The Department of Energy directed national laboratories to host public exhibitions highlighting historic scientific achievements alongside ongoing research in quantum computing and energy security.

House Committee Advances Tax Administration and Hospital Transparency Bills

A House committee approved bipartisan tax administration measures alongside legislation that would expand reporting requirements for tax-exempt hospitals and their community benefit programs.

White House Launches Nationwide Semiquincentennial Civic Programs

The White House Task Force 250 rolled out mobile museum exhibits and educational initiatives across all 50 states and U.S. territories as part of preparations for the nation's 250th anniversary.

Justice Department Reviews Compliance With Savanna Act

The Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General released an audit assessing how U.S. Attorneys' Offices are implementing the Savanna Act in investigations involving missing or murdered Indigenous persons.

NASA Updates Congress on Artemis Mission Timeline

NASA provided lawmakers with revised schedules and budget plans for upcoming Artemis lunar missions, including future crewed orbital and landing operations.

Transportation Department Orders Expanded Airline Safety Audits

The Department of Transportation instructed federal aviation regulators to conduct enhanced inspections and operational audits across major U.S. commercial airlines to reinforce maintenance and safety compliance.

EPA Revises Industrial Emissions Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency issued revised regulations easing selected air and water emissions requirements as part of the administration's effort to reduce compliance costs for manufacturers and energy producers.

Pentagon Advances CHIPS Act Funding for Defense Microelectronics

The Department of Defense continued distributing CHIPS Act manufacturing grants to strengthen domestic semiconductor production for military applications.

FBI Warns Congress of Rising Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure

Federal Bureau of Investigation officials briefed congressional intelligence committees on increasing state-backed cyber espionage campaigns targeting critical infrastructure and government networks.

Federal Reserve Signals Remain in Focus for Financial Markets

Investors continued to monitor comments from Federal Reserve officials for indications on inflation, economic growth, and the future direction of U.S. interest rates.

Homeland Security Reports Continued Decline in Illegal Border Crossings

The Department of Homeland Security said unauthorized crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border continued to fall, attributing the trend to sustained enforcement operations and tighter asylum policies.

Treasury Targets Overseas Procurement Networks With New Sanctions

The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on companies and shipping networks accused of supplying dual-use materials to foreign ballistic missile and military procurement programs.

Trump Orders Smithsonian to Emphasize Traditional American History

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Smithsonian Institution to revise exhibits and administrative priorities to place greater emphasis on traditional narratives of American history and civic values.

House Republicans Prepare New Budget Package Focused on Defense

House Republican leaders advanced plans for a third reconciliation package that would include $73 billion for defense, agricultural support, and voter identification initiatives.

U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began implementing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti after federal court rulings upheld the Department of Homeland Security's authority to end the designation.

State Department Launches Expedited Visa Appointment Pilot in Mexico

The State Department introduced a pilot program at its diplomatic missions in Mexico allowing eligible visitor visa applicants to pay a $750 fee for interview appointments within 10 business days.

House Committee Advances Bills on Tax-Exempt Groups and Foreign Funding

The House Ways and Means Committee approved legislation that would expand disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations and increase scrutiny of foreign funding in domestic political activities.

Congress Clears Housing Bill as Senate Prepares Digital Asset Debate

The Twenty-First Century Road to Housing Act became law after President Donald Trump allowed it to take effect without his signature, while the Senate prepared to consider digital asset market structure legislation before the August recess.

Trump Revises Aluminum Tariffs and Import Quotas

President Donald Trump approved additional changes to aluminum tariffs and import quotas, with the administration saying the measures are intended to protect domestic producers from global overcapacity.

Trump Orders Measures to Strengthen Defense Supply Chains and Critical Minerals

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating domestic production and securing supplies of critical minerals needed for defense systems and advanced technologies.

U.S. Launches Trade Investigations Into Forced Labor Practices in 60 Economies

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative opened Section 301 investigations into 60 economies to assess compliance with measures preventing the production and import of goods made with forced labor.

Trump Signals Tariffs of Up to 200% on Imported Generic Medicines

President Donald Trump said his administration is considering tariffs of between 100% and 200% on imported generic pharmaceuticals to encourage domestic drug manufacturing and strengthen supply chains.

Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Immigration Enforcement Law

The Department of Justice filed suit against Maryland and Attorney General Anthony Brown, arguing that the state's Community Trust Act unlawfully interferes with federal immigration enforcement.

State Department Intensifies Campaign Against International Criminal Court Jurisdiction

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a diplomatic campaign using sanctions, visa restrictions, and other measures to challenge the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction over U.S. military personnel and government officials.

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Selected Canadian Imports

President Donald Trump signed proclamations imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy products under the Tariff Act of 1930, citing concerns over trade practices.

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US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces

The chief executive of the popular gaming company laid off many employees and his pay rose to 38 million dollars

OMB Orders Agencies to Prepare Workforce Reduction Plans

FAA Orders Stricter Oversight of Aircraft Maintenance Facilities

US Opens New Trade Investigation Into Foreign Intellectual Property Practices

NASA Expands Commercial Partnerships for Lunar Exploration

FBI Warns Critical Infrastructure of Foreign Cyber Threats

Congress Presses Ahead With Cryptocurrency Regulation Talks

Congress Negotiates Border Security and Asylum Funding

Justice Department Defends Immigration Policy in Federal Court

Treasury Expands Crackdown on International Sanctions Evasion

Federal Reserve Signals Steady Interest Rate Policy

House Passes Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Trading

Senate Delays Vote on Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Trump Orders Pentagon to Strengthen Defense Supply Chains

Supreme Court Expands Presidential Authority Over Federal Trade Commission

Supreme Court Strikes Down Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

House Approves 2027 National Security and State Department Spending Bill

Political Uncertainty Grows After Death of Senator Lindsey Graham

US Senate Advances Sweeping Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill

The AI User Nightmare: Private Claude Conversations Leaked to the Internet

Trump Delivers Partisan Speech at White House Correspondents Dinner

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Federal Judicial Nominees

Energy Department Showcases Scientific Research and Quantum Technology

House Committee Advances Tax Administration and Hospital Transparency Bills

White House Launches Nationwide Semiquincentennial Civic Programs

Justice Department Reviews Compliance With Savanna Act

NASA Updates Congress on Artemis Mission Timeline

Transportation Department Orders Expanded Airline Safety Audits

EPA Revises Industrial Emissions Rules

Pentagon Advances CHIPS Act Funding for Defense Microelectronics

FBI Warns Congress of Rising Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure

Federal Reserve Signals Remain in Focus for Financial Markets

Homeland Security Reports Continued Decline in Illegal Border Crossings

Treasury Targets Overseas Procurement Networks With New Sanctions

Trump Orders Smithsonian to Emphasize Traditional American History

House Republicans Prepare New Budget Package Focused on Defense

U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals

State Department Launches Expedited Visa Appointment Pilot in Mexico

House Committee Advances Bills on Tax-Exempt Groups and Foreign Funding

Congress Clears Housing Bill as Senate Prepares Digital Asset Debate

Trump Revises Aluminum Tariffs and Import Quotas

Trump Orders Measures to Strengthen Defense Supply Chains and Critical Minerals

U.S. Launches Trade Investigations Into Forced Labor Practices in 60 Economies

Trump Signals Tariffs of Up to 200% on Imported Generic Medicines

Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Immigration Enforcement Law

State Department Intensifies Campaign Against International Criminal Court Jurisdiction

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Selected Canadian Imports

U.S. Bans Federal Support for High-Risk Gain-of-Function Research

Supreme Court Expands Presidential Authority Over Federal Trade Commission