GOP panel backs renaming Kennedy center for Melania Trump
Summary House Republicans and the Trump administration jointly supported renaming the Kennedy Center opera house after Melania Trump. The decision was made by a key congressional panel on July 22, 2025. The proposal is seen as honoring the First Lady’s…
Jerome Powell resign: Alina Habba ousted in NJ
Summary Federal judges rejected Alina Habba to remain New Jersey’s permanent U.S. attorney after an interim term. Judges appointed Desiree Leigh Grace, Habba’s first assistant, as replacement. Habba, a former Trump personal lawyer, faced Senate…
US Congress shutdown looms as GOP dodges Epstein vote
Summary House Republicans canceled Thursday votes and ended the session early to avoid Epstein files vote. Rep. Thomas Massie, backed by Democrats, pushed to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents. Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Massie, citing…
Republicans celebrate new law as Senate moves second bill
Summary The House approved the GENIUS Act, establishing the first federal stablecoin regulatory framework. President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on July 18, 2025. The Act mandates 1:1 reserve backing and monthly audited disclosures for stablecoins.…
WV’s Capito readies Senate campaign with $3M fundraising
Summary Incumbent Sen. Shelley Moore Capito raised over $700K in Q2 2025, with $3.4M cash on hand. State Senator Tom Willis challenges Capito, loaned $100K but raised no funds yet. Alex Gaaserud is another GOP challenger but has no reported fundraising.…
South African rand steady amid inflation focus
Summary The South African rand remained largely unchanged this week amid investor caution. Inflation data and Central Bank monetary policy decisions dominated market attention. Concerns over global economic growth and commodity prices influenced investor…
GOP megabill adds $3.4T deficit & cuts 10M from health care
Summary Trump’s July 4 megabill will add $3.4 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years according to Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper. The bill cuts over $1 trillion in federal health spending, mostly from Medicaid. It causes an estimated 10…
U.S., Philippines trade deal finalized with 19% tariff
Summary The Philippines will eliminate tariffs on U.S. goods (“zero tariffs” on American imports). Conversely, goods imported from the Philippines to the U.S. will face a 19% tariff, slightly lower than the 20% originally threatened and higher than the…
Doug Burgum must approve all wind and solar projects
Summary Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will personally approve all wind and solar projects. This policy marks a major shift in federal renewable energy approvals. The change could slow project timelines and increase scrutiny. It impacts developers,…
South Korea floods 2025: 18 dead amid torrential rains
Summary Torrential rains hit South Korea, causing severe flooding and landslides. At least 18 people have died due to the extreme weather events. Significant damage reported to homes, infrastructure, and transportation. Emergency services are actively…