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President Trump has contributed $10 million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, which is closely contested against Democrat James Talarico. The funds will support negative and positive ad campaigns aimed at both candidates.
Former President Trump is due to address the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention in Dallas on Wednesday, aiming to energise party members ahead of the November elections. Key speakers include Vice President JD Vance and other prominent Republican figures, with additional names expected to be announced.
The FBI is utilising artificial intelligence to enhance threat identification and crime prevention efforts against transnational criminal organisations and drug cartels, according to Deputy Director Christopher Raia. AI has reportedly streamlined response times from tips to action, significantly reducing operational delays.
The House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act on Wednesday, aiming to limit stock trading by Congress members. The bill, which requires disclosures of stock sales, received bipartisan support but drew criticism for not imposing stricter limits. A voter ID provision complicated its backing among Democrats.
The Office of Personnel Management is set to begin collecting medical records of over 8 million federal workers and retirees from 24 July, despite privacy concerns. Insurers will provide detailed data, including personal health information, with OPM retaining the ability to reidentify records amid ongoing fraud prevention efforts.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
Today’s brief focuses on economic developments across Europe.
Key issues include inflation, energy security, and fiscal policies.
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily prevented immigration authorities from deporting Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness in the shooting of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE in Houston. Judge Keith Ellison’s order requires ICE to seek permission before any deportation or transfer.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will testify before a Senate committee on Tuesday regarding a supplemental funding request of $67 billion for the Pentagon amidst ongoing escalations in the conflict with Iran, following multiple U.S. service member casualties and extensive military strikes.
The Justice Department sought to access phone records from several New York Times reporters regarding security concerns related to the Qatar-donated Air Force One. The Times moved to quash subpoenas issued for these records, citing improper government tactics, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday.
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