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- House passes bill to restrict stock trading by members of Congress
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- Carney to meet with premiers in P.E.I. as new Trump tariffs approach
- Trump administration announces removal of identifying details from medical records collection plan
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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 Oscars will leave Hollywood for the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles in 2029, coinciding with a broadcast switch to YouTube.
The United States is gearing up for a ground invasion of Iran as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the region. The Pentagon is formulating plans involving special forces and conventional troops. The next steps hinge on further approvals from President Donald Trump.
Tens of thousands attend ‘No Kings’ rallies against Trump across US, aiming for the largest single-day protest in history.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, European leaders address economic cooperation.
Key issues include energy transition and digital transformation strategies.
The US Treasury will feature Donald Trump’s name on all new paper currency, marking a historic first as detailed in All the things Donald Trump has put his name on.
Three killed in tourist helicopter crash in Hawaii as it went down off Kauai’s Kalalau Beach, the Coast Guard confirmed.
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