NATO Allies Agree to Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 During the NATO summit on June 25, 2025, member countries agreed to raise defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP by 2035, with 3.5% allocated to pure defense and 1.5% for security infrastructure. Dari Elections Politics Jul 26, 2025
Senator Mike Lee Removes Federal Land Sale Proposal from GOP Policy Bill Senator Mike Lee successfully advocated for the removal of a controversial federal land sale proposal from the Republican policy bill, announced on June 30, 2025, in Washington. Elections Money Politics Jul 26, 2025
California Overhauls CEQA to Expedite Housing Development California has amended the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to exempt urban infill housing developments from environmental reviews, effective July 1, 2025. The change aims to address the... Development styles Elections Politics Jul 26, 2025
DOJ Prioritizes Revoking Citizenship of Naturalized Americans Involved in Criminal Activities The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a policy shift to prioritize revoking citizenship for naturalized Americans convicted of serious crimes, such as felonies. Dari Elections Politics Jul 26, 2025
Syria Considers Joining the Abraham Accords Amid Regional Tensions Discussions are underway about Syria potentially joining the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations. Former U.S. President Donald Trump noted interest from... Elections Interpreting Politics Jul 26, 2025
Senate Introduces New Tax on Wind and Solar Energy in Megabill The U.S. Senate has proposed a new tax on renewable energy projects, particularly wind and solar, as part of the Senate Finance Reconciliation Bill. This unexpected provision has raised concerns among... Elections Income tax Politics Jul 26, 2025
Capitol Police Arrest 34 Protesters Opposing Medicaid Cuts On June 24, 2025, U.S. Capitol Police arrested 34 individuals, including 33 demonstrators inside the Russell Senate Office Building, protesting proposed Medicaid cuts in President Trump's budget bill. Elections Politics Press cuttings Jul 26, 2025
U.S. Immigration Policy Changes Raise Concerns for Green Card and Visa Holders Recent U.S. immigration policy updates by USCIS and ICE highlight risks for Green Card holders, including potential loss of status due to criminal activities, residency violations, or immigration law... Elections Immigrants Politics Jul 26, 2025
Canada Orders Hikvision to Cease Operations Over National Security Concerns On June 27, 2025, Canada ordered Hikvision Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Chinese firm Hikvision, to halt operations due to national security risks. The decision, announced by Industry Minister Melanie... Canada Elections Politics Jul 26, 2025
Trump Highlights Life-Threatening Risks of Presidency and Reflects on Personal Danger On June 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the significant dangers of the presidency during a White House press conference. He revealed that had he known the risks, he might not have run... Elections Experiments Politics Jul 26, 2025
Supreme Court Rules on LGBTQ Education and Delays Decision on Louisiana Congressional Map On June 28, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling allowing parents to opt out of LGBTQ-themed education in Montgomery County, siding with families against the Board of Education. Elections Play Politics Jul 26, 2025
Republican Congress Members Announce Retirement Amid Trump Tensions Two prominent Republican members of Congress, including Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, have announced they will not seek reelection, citing political dysfunction and tensions with the Trump-aligned... Elections Politics Retirement Jul 26, 2025