President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, the first major federal law regulating cryptocurrency, with a focus on stablecoins—digital currencies tied to assets like the U.S. dollar. The bipartisan bill aims to boost public trust and mainstream adoption of stablecoins by easing rules for banks and issuers. Trump, who has embraced crypto in recent years and launched his own coin, called the law a … Continue reading Trump signs 1st major federal cryptocurrency bill into law

The Department of Justice has recently contacted at least six states requesting detailed voter information, including voter registration lists and procedures for identifying noncitizens on voter rolls. In Colorado, outreach was linked to a former staffer of Rep. Lauren Boebert, reportedly acting on behalf of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, raising concerns among election officials. Some officials were also contacted by individuals … Continue reading DOJ contacted states for voter data, access to voting machines

A Brazilian court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor, observe a nighttime curfew, and remain under 24-hour surveillance amid fears he may flee while standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup to overturn the 2022 election. Bolsonaro, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused of coordinating with others to prevent President Lula from taking office, culminating in the January 2023 storming … Continue reading Court orders Bolsonaro to wear ankle tag and puts him under curfew

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has called for the prosecution of former President Barack Obama and top national security officials, accusing them of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election win. Gabbard alleges they fabricated intelligence about Russian interference, relying on the discredited Steele dossier to support claims of collusion. She says newly released documents show efforts to subvert Trump’s presidency … Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard calls for Obama to be prosecuted over 2016 election claims

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee walked out of a hearing after Republicans advanced President Trump’s judicial nominee, Emil Bove, despite whistleblower allegations. Senator Cory Booker led the protest, urging Chairman Chuck Grassley to delay the vote for further debate, citing serious concerns raised by former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni. Grassley refused, prompting a heated exchange and the Democrats’ exit. Bove, a former Trump defense … Continue reading Democrats storm out of vote on controversial Trump nominee

Japan has launched a new government body to address growing public concerns over the rising number of foreign residents, ahead of national elections on July 20. The agency will coordinate responses to issues like crime and over-tourism involving foreigners. With foreign nationals now making up 3% of the population, Japan has eased immigration to counter labor shortages, but anxieties remain. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s party … Continue reading Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreigners

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended suspending four Labour MPs for repeatedly defying the party whip, saying all MPs must uphold the party’s manifesto for change. The suspended MPs—Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff, Neil Duncan-Jordan, and Rachael Maskell—voted against welfare cuts and are now sitting as independents pending review. Starmer insisted discipline is necessary to deliver Labour’s agenda, despite criticism from backbenchers who argue the suspensions … Continue reading Starmer defends suspending rebel MPs after backbench criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the Kensington Treaty, a historic agreement to deepen cooperation between the UK and Germany on migration, defense, trade, and education. Despite expressing regret over Brexit, Merz proposed a strategic axis between London, Paris, and Berlin to tackle illegal migration and enhance defense ties. The treaty includes joint efforts to counter Russian threats, develop defense … Continue reading Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence

The UK government, led by the Labour Party, has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 ahead of the next general election, a move critics say is aimed at benefiting the political left. The reform, part of broader electoral changes, also includes expanding voter ID to include bank cards and tightening rules on foreign interference and donations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer … Continue reading UK government to lower voting age to 16 before next national election