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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.
The US military has targeted Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, critical for Iran’s oil exports. Donald Trump threatened further strikes unless a deal is reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. For updates and analysis, follow our ongoing coverage.
A passenger’s mid-air birth raises legal questions about the citizenship of the newborn, as detailed in Woman’s birth in mid-air creates tricky legal situation | US News.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on enhanced energy cooperation
A hiker is in critical condition after being stung 100 times by bees on Lookout Mountain in Arizona.
Savannah Guthrie returns to the Today show for the first time since her mother’s disappearance over two months ago.
Trump proposes a historic $1.5trn defence budget with a $500bn increase, cutting non-defence spending by 10% for fiscal 2027.
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